COMMUNITY NEWS

The new issue of Goan Voice Canada is out today and can be viewed at http://www.goanvoice.ca/2002/issue2/

Hockey, Surrey division one: Goan 4; Croydon MO 2. “Goan won due to their good, skilful play.” From The Croydon Guardian, 13 Nov. Full text at:
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/sport/headlines/display.var.649252.Headlines.0.html

Patricia Rozario will be performing in Toronto on Tuesday 19 Nov. at 8:00 p.m. at St. Michael's Cathedral (corner of Bond and Shuter Streets).
Details at: http://www.soundstreams.ca/concert_series02-03.htm

Please note that contributions regarding achievements by members of the Community will only be published if they are recent and been featured in the Press. Please indicate the website address of the item or submit a copy of the article by post.

The Goan Voice UK website is being put together by Marilyn Abreu in Goa and your ideas are solicited. The plan is to have the following links: Forthcoming Events (listed up to 12 months ahead); Newsletter Archives; Subscription Form; Data Submission Form; UK Goan Community Organisations; Classified Adverts (free listing); List of Donations; Goa News Sites; Goa Discussions lists; Other Goa-related sites; Useful UK info. The main box will be headed “What’s New” and contain info. on new links and deaths and funeral announcements which will be listed here as soon possible after notification. Obituaries and photographs of the deceased can also be posted on the site. Your critical comments required, please.

Donations: £10: Ray Fernandes. £20: Cornel D'Costa; Eddie & Lira Fernandes. £25: Sally Intercontinental Travel.

DEATHS

6 Nov. Purley, London - ANTHONY FERNANDES (ex-Nairobi). Husband of the late Juanita. Father of Brian/Marilyn and Mervyn/Bernadette. Grandfather of Ryan, Jason, Lee and Elliott. Brother of Hilda, Crescy, Albert, Catherine, Sabin, Appy and Johnnie. Funeral was on Wed. 13 Nov. at St John the Baptist Church, Purley and burial at Bandon Hill Cemetery, Wallington. Condolences to mervandbernie@onetel.net.uk

12 Nov. Toronto. ANTHONY ANTAO aged 87. (Ex-Uganda & Cansaulim, Goa) Husband of Maria. Father of Vinnie (Violet), Vienna ( Dr. Clarence), Vita (Clary), Victor, Villa (Joe), Virginia, Dr. Viola ( Jan) and predeceased by his daughter Jenny (Mel). Grandpa of Cheryl (Mike) Lorainne, Jason, Janelle, Aoron, Aalton, Aiden, Genevieve, James, Malcolm, Sarah and Daniel. Great Grandpa to Joey and Samantha. Friends may visit at the Jerrett Funeral Home, 1141 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Canada (one block east of Dufferin) on Thur. and Fri. from 5 - 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 11.00 a.m. at St Sebastian ’s Church, 20 Pauline Avenue, Toronto. Entombment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to: jantao@yahoo.com

13 Nov. Bexleyheath, Kent. JOSEPHINE PEREIRA (Bathu), (ex-Mombasa). Wife of Anthony. Sister of Joe /Zelia Pereira [sister of Flavio Gracias], Cissy Monserrate and Florie Pinto (both Mombasa) and the late Alu Pereira. Daughter of the late C T and the late Violet Pereira. Funeral details - 11am Fri. 29th Nov. 2002 at St John Vianney Church, Heathfield Road, Bexleyheath, Kent. Further details from Joseph Pereira on 020-8303 0567. Email messages of condolence to berniegracias@aol.com

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Bargain Holidays has: flights, 15 Nov. 1 or 2 weeks. £199.
http://www.bargain-holidays-direct.co.uk/documents/goa_offers.xls

Sunday People. 10 Nov. Want some guaranteed sunshine? Then go to Goa on Thursday with Jewel In The Crown Holidays (01293 533338) who are offering two weeks at a two-star hotel for £269 - saving a massive £300 on the brochure price.

GOA NEWS HEADLINES

It was announced on 8 Nov. that ALL the telephone numbers in Goa will have seven digits from 10 Nov.! ALL numbers have to be prefixed by the number 2. For example, 123456 will become 2123456 and you will therefore need to dial 00-91-832-212-3456.

Equipped with a wide experience of working with AIDS centres and homes for the aged in England and South American countries Nelson Rodrigues returned to India seven years ago and found that Goa had a large number of street kids. He started ‘Shallom House’ which is in Chorao and houses around 23 kids. It subsists with paltry funds from foreign countries. Navhind Times, 13 Nov. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=11137

The 75th death anniversary of Fr Agnelo will be observed by the Society of Pilar on November 20, when the high mass will be conducted by Archbishop Ranjit from the Vatican Curia. Navhind Times 9 Nov. at http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=110923

Goa is to have computerised electricity bills soon.

Trouble is brewing up for people holding an international driving license issued in India. Some European nations, including UK have raised doubts about their genuineness. The matter is expected to be part of official of deliberations at the forthcoming international conference on driver training systems being held on November 15-16, 2002 in Goa.

A 59-year-old British tourist died at the Mapusa market on Tuesday evening. Christopher Neville Deaumont went there to purchase fruit and collapsed whilst doing so.

IN THE NEWS

6 Nov. Oakleigh Monash/Spingvale Dandenong Leader (Australia). Taj On The South restaurant has been cooking up a storm since opening in July. Owners Oscar and Hazel Lobo offer a variety of tasty dishes from their Indian and Goan menu. "My wife has always had a passion for cooking. It is part of our culture," Mr Lobo said. The Lobos are from Goa…The restaurant range includes sorpotel, a pork curry that is hot and sour for $11.50 and beef or chicken vindaloo, marinated in special spices, for $10.50. Their speciality is nishtemshi kodi, a fish curry in mixed masala and coconut cream. Another option is samarem, in which savoury chickpeas are cooked in roasted spices and coconut.

11 Nov. Radio Netherlands. Producer Dheera Sujan went to India to adopt a child which she then took to Goa. “Goa has given her a glowing tan and we had terrific food there.” Photographs and weekly reports at http://www.rnw.nl/special/en/html/021111dheera.html

12 Nov. Toronto Star. Feature article (2212 words), on Brendon deSouza who died of leukemia. in Sept this year, aged 12, More than 1,000 people attended his funeral. For text, click here.... Brendon was the son of Judy and Leonard (ex Nairobi). Judy's parents are Jack (Nairobi Heroes) and Natty Carvalho. Leonard's parents are Elma and Anthony De Souza, also ex-Nairobi. Check the Brendon deSouza website for photographs and full details. www.brendondesouza.com

13 Nov. Carlisle News and Star. Cumbrian chef John Crouch, who is also the Mayor of Allerdale, plans a special cookery course in Goa. Lasting two weeks and costing £2,200, the course is scheduled for 2004. He said, “I chose Goa because it will also give people a chance to do some of the more traditional touristy things, such as lazing on the beach.” For more information contact the Field Studies Council on 01743 852150. 275 words. http://www.news-and-star.co.uk/helper_fullstory.asp?sid=10162

13 Nov. New York Post. Review of new restaurant: Goa at 308 E. Sixth St. …The creamy coconut sauce with grilled sea bass is punctuated with curry leaves and mustard seeds ($16), and shrimp balcho tingles in a spicy coconut and tomato masala ($17)…lamb vindaloo adds a tart vinegar kiss ($14)… 305 words. http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/nycuisine/restaurants/62002.htm

13 Nov. Kitchener-Waterloo Record (Canada). Microsoft Corp. chairman Bill Gates has announced a $400-million-US investment in India. “It could take several months' income for an average Indian to buy Microsoft's software," said Frederick Noronha, founder of Bytesforall.org, whose group works for information technology access to poor people. Microsoft's software may be ubiquitous, but it restricts many freedoms of the users like any other proprietary software," Noronha said from Bangalore, India's technology hub. http://www.therecord.com/business/technology/z111219A.html

FORTHCOMING

Sun. 17 Nov. Feast of Our Lady of Livrament. Goan Community Association, Keston Road, Tottenham, London N17. Mass at 12.30pm. Followed by a Social, Music. By 'Autumn' (Ivor & Mandy). For tickets and further info. please contact Paixao Colaco On 07816 468884 or Josephine on 020 89677471.

SOLD OUT! Sun. 17 Nov. Navelim Union - Feast of our Lady of Rosary. Streatham.

Sat. 23 Nov. The Goans of St. Anslem's Church, Tooting Bec are celebrating the feast of St. Francis Xavier. Mass is at 6.15 p.m. followed by a get-together in the lower hall. Tickets are £5.00 with delicious meal. There will be music and lots of surprises. Please contact Fatima or Claver on 0208 672 4562 or Francisco on 0208 767 1545

Sun. 24 Nov 2.30pm Association of the Friends of Ven. Fr. Agnelo, London (UK) - Fr Agnelo’s Day. 75th Commemoration Mass, St. George’s Cathedral, Westminster Bridge Road. Thereafter at the Amigo Hall. Sponsored by the Goan Association (UK) in conjunction with Goan Villages and club organisations

Fri. 29 Nov. (5.30pm - late) Young London Goans Society (YLGS) - Free membership - Monthly get-together. Los Locos Bar/restaurant/Club 24 -26 Russell Street, London, WC2B 5HF New members welcome. Nearest underground: Convent Garden. Contacts: marie.pereira@talk21.com 07958373076, alisonbraganza@hotmail.com 07799 586 793, dsouzajj@hotmail.com 07957 395 811.

Sun. 1 Dec. 12.30pm. Goan Association (UK). Feast Of St Francis Xavier at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Choir by the Goan Musical. Contacts: Diego Pinto 020 - 8767 0663, Cyril Rapose: 020 - 8874 8329.

Tue. 3 Dec. 7:45pm. The South East Goans Sports & Social Club will be celebrating the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. St. Thomas More Church, Long Lane, Bexleyheath, Kent. Principal Celebrant: Right Reverend Bishop Charles Henderson. Free refreshments in the Church Hall after Mass. Contacts: Damaciano: 020 8316 1473; Eusebio: 020 8304 9089; Alex: 020 8306 0974.

Tue. 3 Dec. 7:00pm. Special Holy Mass to commemorate the 450th anniversary of St Francis Xavier at the Holy Family Church, Trelawney Avenue, Langley, Slough. The mass will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Oliver Antao s.f.x., and will be followed by a get together after the service. Further information from Ciril de Quadros (ph 07986355391) or e-mail dequadrosc@hotmail.com

Fri. 6 Dec. Join 'Say One Do One Disco' in an evening playing R&B, Garage and latest tunes. All welcome, free entry. Upstairs in the Princess Louise Pub, 208 High Holborn from 7 till 11. For details call Paul on 07956 496190 or Nigel 07956 984532 or email: say1do1@hotmail.com

Sat. 7 Dec. 3pm sharp. Goan Cultural Society. A Children's Konkani Pantomime CINDERELLA" written and directed by Mike Alfonso, at St Johns Hall, Bourne Hill, Palmers Green, London N13. Admission: Adults £5; Children £3. Contact Ida- 020 8881 2921 or Rosy - 020 8352 9450.

Sun 8 Dec. North London Goans celebrating the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. White Hart Lane School Hall, White Hart Lane, Wood Green, London. Tickets contact Seby D'Silva 020 8245 5463; Johnny Fernandes 020 8881 4579 or Tina Rodrigues 07957 272 134.

Sun 8 Dec. 12.30pm. Moira Feast - 25th Anniversary. Music by Maz & Co. Bishop Thomas Grant School, Streatham, SW16. Contact Alex de Mello 020 - 8306 0974.

Thu. 12 Dec. From Commander Joseph Da Gama: Please join us for a Presentation on The Royal Navy at the Goan Community Centre, Keston Rd. N17 7-9pm. Over 60 Career options. Workshop followed by refreshments. It is important to know the attendance for catering purposes. Please contact Candy on candyrose2000@hotmail.com

Sat 14 Dec. 7.00pm to 12.30am. Xmas Dance at Jasmin’s Club. 202 Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7TG. Music by Zodiac. Tickets, inc. meal, £10 adults & £5 for children (aged 2-12). Contact Tony Lobo 020 8542 0528; Reg Da Cunha 020 7732 2659; Joaquim Rodrigues 020 8767 6942; Anthony Lobo 020 8764 1856.

Sat. 14 Dec. Young London Goans Society (YLGS). XMAS PARTY: Thames River Cruise & Disco, 7.30pm – 11.30pm. Leaving & returning to Westminster Pier. Tickets are £10 (Including Snacks). For more Information & tickets, contact Alison 07799 586 793 or James 0795 739 5811.

Sat. 14 Dec. Chorao UK. Christmas Fun night at the Wandsworth Bengali Association, 57-59 Trinity Road, Tooting Bec, SW 17 7SD. The night will be comprise of games, dance and bingo. For further details contact Claver 020 8672 4562 or Mervyn 020 8689 2970

Sun. 15 Dec. Goan Association (UK) Children's Christmas Party at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon from 1pm to 6pm. Tickets - Members £4, Non-members £6 to include a meal and entertainment. Tickets and further details available from Bernie Gracias 020-8723 1322, Norma Menezes-Rahim 020-8771 4457, Illona Fernandes 020-8300 5347.

Sun. 15 Dec. 1:30pm- 4pm. The South East Goans Sports & Social Club: Children's Christmas Party. St. Stephen's Parish Hall, 26 Deepdene Road, Welling, Kent. Includes Food and Drink, Entertainer, Competitions, Prizes, Games and Nativity Play. Members at £3.50 and Guests at £4.50. Contacts: Eusebio: 020 8304 9089; Alex: 020 8306 0974 Tatayana: 020 8316 1473; Sheila: 020 8310 9921; Damaciano: 020 8316 1473