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ANNOUNCEMENT
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Bindiya Phadte of GoaCom's
Goa office has been web master of Goan Voice UK for
several years. She was responsible for the production
and distribution of this newsletter and has also provided
me with invaluable assistance in dealing with the Goan
Voice UK email, subscription requests, production of
supplements, etc. Sadly she leaves on 2 July 2005 for
alternative employment. She will be greatly missed even
though she has kindly agreed to monitor arrangements
during the transitional period after her departure. |
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Bindiya's successor is Clive D'Souza,
son of Joel (of Joel's Goa newsclips). Clive has already
proved to be a dab hand at providing us with video news.
Thank you and goodbye Bindiya! Welcome aboard Clive! |
COMMUNITY NEWS
| June Noronha’s Bush Foundation
appointment |
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1 Jun: Bush Foundation. June
Noronha [ex-Nairobi], a College of St. Catherine
(Minnesota) associate dean, has been named strategic
planning officer for the Bush Foundation. She brings
to the Foundation expertise in organizational development
and management, as well as a deep understanding of intercultural
issues.
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The Bush Foundation
is a grantmaking organization that improves the quality
of life in its communities by supporting individuals
and organizations that strengthen communities. It was
established in 1953 by 3M executive Archibald Bush and
his wife, Edyth. Full text at
http://www.bushfound.org/news/06012005.htm
[June is the daughter of the late Felix Noronha and
Delphine Noronha. She attended St. Teresa's Girls and
then the Duchess of Gloucester Schools in Nairobi. It
is believed that she is currently on a visit to Nairobi] |
| Mervyns and Lifestyle Expert Susie
Coelho team up |
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21 Jun: Homeworld.
Lifestyle expert, HGTV host and best-selling author
Susie Coelho has been tapped
by Mervyns to design her first collection of casual,
modern home basics and décor created exclusively
for Mervyns, under the name Susie Coelho Style. The
line debuts in all stores on August 1, 2005 and features
moderately priced bedding, bath and tabletop collections.
http://www.homeworldbusiness.com/hwb/links/news/news_briefs.asp?ID=8369
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[Susie Coelho was born
in England of Goan parents, was one of the hot models
in America in the 1980s and had adorned the cover of
many mass-circulated magazines. She married Sonny Bono
(who was previously married to Cher). Check out the
Susie Coelho scrapbook at
http://www.susiecoelho.com/scrapbook.html
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| Canada: Rev. Raymond J. de Souza
on Gay Marriage |
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[Fr Raymond D'Souza
is the son of Greta (ex-Mombasa) and Cedric D'Souza
(ex-Uganda and Nairobi) of Calgary]. |
| Jason Lobo, former PC, accuses bosses
of race discrimination |
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24 Jun: Burnley Express.
A former police officer has accused his bosses of racial
discrimination after his fraud trial collapsed. PC Jason
Lobo (36), who now lives in Blackburn and has
competed for his country in the Commonwealth Games,
denied 12 charges of false accounting and one of attempting
to pervert the course of justice. The prosecution offered
no evidence against him on the first day of his trial
at Liverpool Crown Court. |
He has been suspended
from duty for 18 months following the allegations, made
when he was working on secondment at Salford's immigration
service. PC Lobo believes that his bosses treated him
differently because he is mixed race. For full text
click
here.
See also 20 June. Blackburn Shopping. For full text
click
here.
Jason Lobo is the son of Augustus Lobo (born in Goa)
and Maureen Picken. Jason Lobo has represented Great
Britain at both 800 and 1500 metres, in particular as
AAA champion and as a member of the World Championship
Team in Seville in 1999. In 1999 he was ranked in 39th
in the world in the 800m. He is listed in: UK Top Performers
1980-2004: (800m in 1:45.82) See:
http://www.gbrathletics.co.uk/tp/gbrm.htm
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Errol De Souza: Winner of Ernst &
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
24 Jun: Business Wire. Ernst & Young LLP announced the
winners of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R)
Awards 2005. Winner: Emerging Biotechnology: Errol
De Souza, Ph.D, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Archemix Corporation. For a profile of Errol De Souza see
http://www.archemix.com/co_peo_desouza.html
Five Questions with Francisco D'Souza
24 Jun: VARBusiness. Cognizant Technology Solutions is on
a roll. With sales of $586.7 million, the Teaneck, N.J.-based
offshorin' IT outsourcer (No. 75 on the 2005 VARBusiness 500)
has been building organically and through acquisitions. Stateside,
COO Francisco D'Souza, No. 2
on Cognizant's executive ladder, shares his thoughts about
the company's growth. For full text click here.
http://www.varbusiness.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=164303417
For a photo and profile of Nairobi-born Francisco D'Souza
click here.
http://www.cognizant.com/aboutus/aboutus_exec_frank.htm
| At your service |
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25 Jun: the Times (UK).
Greg Watts writes about the Church of Our Lady of the
Assumption in Deptford, London. The three priests who
run the parish are from Goa … In his homily, Father
James Pereira gently
chides parishioners who arrived late. … There
seems to have been scant acknowledgement of the rapidly
changing ethnicity and culture of congregations such
as this one at Deptford. |
For unless these new
ethnic communities are fully integrated into the life
of the Church, as the Irish were, there is a danger
that they may seek spiritual sustenance elsewhere. For
full text, 609 words, search the archives at the link
below. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/ |
| Wimbledon: Men’s Doubles:
Paes-Zimonjic reach quarters |
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28 Jun: Rediff.com.
Leander Paes and Nenad
Zimonjic of Serbia and Montenegro came up with a clinical
performance to storm into the quarterfinals of the men's
doubles event in the Wimbledon Grand Slam championship
in London on Tuesday. The fifth seed pair defeated Karol
Beck of Slovakia and Jaroslav Levinsky of Czech Republic
7-5, 6-3, 6-4 to move into the last eight. |
Leander Paes was born
in Goa on 17 June 1973. Leander’s father, Dr.
Vece Paes had won a bronze medal at the 1972 Olympics
at Munich as a member of the Indian Hockey team. In
an India Express interview, Leander said, “Grandpa
actually designed this home [in Velim] for us. He was
quite a man. He came over from Arusha, in Tanzania.
He was a great doctor and when the Indians were asked
to leave from there, he got a boat with his brother
and sailed to Goa.” For the text of the interview
see
http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=34566
Update 29 Jun: Wayne Black/Kevin Ullyett bt Leander
Paes/Nenad Zimonjic 7-5, 7-6 (10/8), 7-6 (10/8)
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My bump's neater
30 Jun. The Sydney Morning Herald. Comparing bellies is a
popular pastime at online chat forums where women discuss
their pregnancies and compare photos … Mums-to-be aren't
only comparing the sizes of their tummies. They're also getting
personal trainers and hitting yoga and Pilates studios. Allan
Menezes, director of the Pilates Institute of Australasia,
says more instructors are getting trained in Pilates for pregnancy
to meet a growing demand. He says there's been a recent "unheard
of" spate of pregnant women coming to the institute's
studios. Menezes says health is the prime motivation but the
desire to look good also plays a role.
For a profile of Allan Menezes, see http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/supplement/AllanMenezes.html
| Ryan D'Souza: Tesco must wait until
last minute |
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19 Jun: Epping Forest
Guardian. A decision on whether to grant Waltham Abbey's
new Tesco superstore round-the-clock opening times will
have to wait until the 11th hour … Councillor
Ryan D'Souza said: "This
is such a big issue we should be allowed more time to
have a look at it and consult with all the residents
who are affected." For full text click
here. |
Ryan, 23, is a Barrister,
the brother of Warren and son of Roger (Nanyuki, Kenya)
& Nicolette and grandson of Richard & Theresa
(Nairobi and Machakos). He read Law at the University
of Essex. Ryan was elected as a District Councillor
for Waltham Abbey Southwest Ward in June 2004. Away
from work, Ryan, like his brother, also plays hockey
in the National League. |
| Warren D’Souza: Hockey: England
U21 World Cup Squad Announcement |
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13 Jun: England Hockey
(UK). Team Manager Peter Nicholson has announced the
squad for the Junior Men’s World Cup in Rotterdam,
The Netherlands, from 29 June – 10 July …
Warren D’Souza will
join the squad in Rotterdam after completing his A levels
on the 28 June. For full text click
here.
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Warren D’Souza,
18, brother of Ryan (above) has been featured in these
columns several times before. He has previously represented
England U16 and U18, winning gold in the European U18
Champioships in 2004, in which tournament, the England
coaching staff awarded him a prize for the most influential
player in the tournament. Warren plays club hockey in
the National Premier League for Old Loughtonians |
Warren faces an international test
30 Jun: Waltham Forest Guardian. Excerpt: Warren
D'Souza will complete his final A-level exam before
flying off to Rotterdam to represent the England U-21 hockey
team in the Junior World Cup. 201 words. For photo and full
text click
here.
DEATHS
29 Jun: Quebec, Canada. JOAQUIM D'SILVA.
Viewing at: Maison Darache Funeral Home, [Tel: 450 676-6257],
7679 Boul. Taschsreau, Brossard, Quebec, Canada on Sat. and
Sun (July 1-2) from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm and Mon (July 4) from
8.30am to 9.30am
Funeral Service at St. Mary's Parish, 735 Miller Street, Greenfield
Park, on Mon July 4 at 10:00am. [Info from Felix D’Sa]
27 Jun: Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania. XAVIER
JAMES BARRETO. Son of late Joseph and Marianna Barreto
(Zanzibar), Husband of Alison Alphonso e Barreto. Father of
Jerry and Lavina. Brother of Custodio, Orlando and Rosalina.
Funeral 30th June, 2005 at St Joseph's Cathedral (Dar-es-Salaam)
at 4 pm
Condolences to milagrina_1@yahoo.com
cabaretto@hotmail.com
philomenabarrettojj@hotmail.com
or pdcea@hotmail.com
25 Jun: Edinburgh, Scotland: RAJARAM
SARDESAI, aged 72. Husband of Anna. Father of Davi,
Gaby and Aaron.
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24 Jun. Varca, Salcete,
Goa. MARIA MATILDA ROSA (aged 90).
Wife of late M.A. Rosa (formerly of Nairobi). Mother
to Philomena, late Sinhorina, late Edward, Josephine
(UK), Rosario & Sr. Raquel. Passed away peacefully.
Funeral on 25 June at Varca. Messages of condolences
for Josephine and Aires to jo.fernandes@virgin.net |
22 June: Thornton Heath, UK: VICTOR
DE LIMA (aged 85, ex-Nairobi & Kampala). Husband
of Melezinha. Father of Philomena, Joaquim, Arzilia and Olga.
Funeral on Tue 28 Jun. 10:00am at St Andrews Church, Brook
Road, Thornton Heath. Burial at 11.30 at Bandon Hill Cemetery,
Plough Lane, Wallington, Surrey. Condolences to Chris@cambridgeinvestments.co.uk
19 Jun: Streatham, London. BRUNO
DIAS (ex-Nairobi West; Standard Bank), aged 73. Beloved
husband of Esther. Father to Brian, Elaine and Michelle. The
funeral service will be at 12:30pm Thu 30 June at the English
Martyrs Church, 2 Mitcham Lane, London SW16 6NN. The burial
will be at Lambeth Cemetery, Blackshaw Road at 2:00pm. Parking
is available near the Church at Tooting Lido. In lieu of flowers
donations to the Diabetic Association, http://www.diabetis.org.uk/
Condolence messages to michdias@hotmail.com
HOLIDAY INFORMATION
The Hip Hols
26 Jun: Sunday Mirror. Goa: Holidaymakers shopping for a
long-haul bargain will be scrambling to buy packages to
Goa later this year as prices plummet. That's because the
Indian government has relaxed its restrictions on cheap
flights and now operates an open-skies policy. The real
impact will be felt in packages later in the season - so
wait until October to explore this exotic coast. For text,
click
here.
Tourism & Goa
26 Jun: Indian Express. One of the biggest magnets for Indian
and international tourists is beautiful Goa. Did you know
that Goa does not even have a civilian airport (despite
landing so many international charters and domestic flights)?
The Navy runs the airport and places a number of restrictions
on its use … The obvious question is, shouldn’t
the Goa airport be freed for civilians …
http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=73307
India worried over air fare wars
29 Jun: BBC News. A fierce fare price battle in India's
start-up budget airlines market is worrying aviation authorities.
Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel told the BBC he was
concerned by "indiscriminate" fare wars. India
worried over air fare wars
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4634091.stm
GOA NEWS HEADLINES
Monsoon rain drowns Goa film fest venue
25 Jun: Deccan Herald. Revamped at an exorbitant cost of Rs
23.5 crore, the infrastructural projects built for the international
film festival in Goa have already been damaged by the monsoon.
http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/jun252005/national144392005624.asp
Pacheco sworn in as minister in Rane
Govt
25 Jun: NDTV: NCP MLA Francisco `Mikky' Pacheco was today
sworn in as a minister in the Congress-led Goa government
ending the deadlock between the two alliance partners over
the issue. For full text click
here.
Goa: Laws on consumers’ rights
to be strengthened
26 Jun: Navhind Times. The Chief Minister, Mr Pratapsing Rane
said that Goa, which has one of the highest per capita savings
in the country, unfortunately witnessed a large number of
cases pertaining to duping of investors by non-banking financial
companies. “The government would strengthen the existing
legislations to protect the rights of consumers, especially
in financial sector,” he assured.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=062611
Supreme Court unseats two Goa BJP MLAs
27 Jun: Hindustan Times. Two BJP legislators on Monday ceased
to be members of the Goa assembly, with the Supreme Court
refusing to extend a stay on their disqualification order.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1412784,000900040002.htm
RECENT ITEMS OF PARTICULAR
INTEREST ON GOANET. BY CORNEL DACOSTA
The contrast between crime in Goa in earlier decades, and
today, is provided by an interesting account by Tomazinho
Cardozo
Who exactly were the Freedom Fighters who liberated Goa
from the Portuguese in 1961? There has been much debate
on this issue, including the view that Goa was not liberated
but occupied by Indian forces in 1961.
Frogs, or more precisely, frog legs have always been a delicacy
in French restaurants. But this is also true in Goa for
private consumption which is illegal but rampant in the
monsoon season. There is now a risk that the frogs are disappearing
in Goa because of the high demand for them. A small movement
on 'Saving the Frogs' has begun to counter the poachers
in the fields of Goa.
An unusual brief account alerts us to the risk of purchasing
fake designer goods on the Italian Riviera. Apparently,
there are on-the -spot fines for such purchases as part
of a police crack-down on illegal street trading.
Another particularly important warning to travellers to
India alerts us to of some unscrupulous airport officials
who ask for our passports at airline desks and then tear
out a crucial page from the document without us becoming
aware of what is happening when we take our eyes off the
airline official. Moments later, on entering the airport
security zone, an official there, involved in the racket,
notes that there is a missing passport page and one is detained
for having a fake or incomplete passport in one's possession.
Clearly, one needs to be acutely aware of this possibility
happening to us.
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IN THE NEWS
Goan recipes
Sify.com. Recipes for Goan dishes.
http://food.sify.com/keyword_recipe_search.php?keywords=Goa
India Urged to Protect Church Personnel
22 Jun: CathNews (Aus). The Catholic bishops' conference of
India urged the central and state governments to take serious
note of the recent outbreaks of violence against the Church
and its personnel. http://www.cathnews.com/news/506/124.php
How secure are India's call centres?
24 Jun: BBC. Is information security becoming a casualty in
India's booming call centres as they drive down costs to keep
themselves competitive for foreign clients?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4619859.stm
Portland, OR, USA: New Restaurant.
24 Jun: Portland Tribune, OR, USA. David Machado, owner of
Lauro Kitchen is working on a new restaurant at the corner
of Southeast 21st Avenue and Clinton Street. Called Vindalho
(Portuguese for “wine of garlic”), the restaurant
will feature Southeast Asian cuisine, specifically the cuisine
of Goa, the Indian port that was a Portuguese colony until
1987. Readers can follow every stage of the new restaurant
development on Machado’s blog at www.vindalho.com
He’s shooting for a mid September opening.
http://www.portlandtribune.com/archview.cgi?id=30537
Tongue in a Twist
24 Jun: Outlook. Kannada or Devanagari? The dialect-rich Konkani
sets off furious debate on the choice of script in Karnataka.
For full text click
here.
UK: Patak offers ethnic tastes
25 Jun: The Grocer. Patak’s is targeting growing consumer
interest in food provenance with a range of sauces inspired
by different Indian regions. Regional sauces featured includes
Goan 7 Spice Masala (rsp: £1.99 for a 425g jar).
Culinary Crossover
26 Jun: Sunday Independent (South Africa). Classic Mozambican
dishes manifest the diversity of influences. In caril de galinha,
the coconut milk chicken curry and piri-piri hot sauce reflect
the legacy left by Goanese spice traders and administrators.
Pre-colonial tastes are manifested in okra-based dishes such
as siga de candja com camarao, the shrimp and okra stew. For
full text click
here.
Adele Silva interviewed in Goa.
26 Jun: The Sunday Mirror. Emmerdale’s Adele Silva,
24, interviewed in Goa by Lara Kilner. Her boyfriend, Antony
Costa, from boyband Blue, was with her in Goa … Later
it’ll be time for curry and a trip to a bar in the local
town (‘It ain’t exactly Ibiza, is it?’ is
Antony’s view of the small Goan fishing village). 1503
words.
'Watch Your Step' vs. 'Step Right In'
26 Jun: The New York Times. …two years ago concerns
about terrorist activity in Kenya prompted travel warnings
from the United States and Britain urging visitors to defer
nonessential travel there … The British government has
since cancelled its warning but as of press time Kenya remained
on the State Department's list … Many tour operators
are baffled as to why the Kenya warning is there at all. ''One
has to accept that the State Department may know more than
the rest of us,'' said Dennis Pinto, managing director of
Micato Safaris, which operates trips into Kenya's game parks.
''But after all the steps that have been taken to beef up
security, it seems there is no valid reason for continuing
it.''
On HIV, a few positive notes
27 Jun: Indian Express. Celina is petite, middle aged and
has amazing confidence for someone who is HIV positive. She
was still coping with the death of her husband in Goa when
the media carried her picture and story. Her in-laws immediately
threw her out. The excuses given ranged from “your brother-in-law
will not be able to get married if you are in this house”
to “mosquito bites and shared toilets will lead to others
in the family contracting the virus”.
http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=73351
India’s new PC dubbed 'world’s
cheapest'
27 Jun: Contractor UK. A new paperback-sized PC running open-source
software is making a bid to become one of the world’s
cheapest computers at just $200 (£110). Developed by
a small Indian company, Encore, and backed by the national
government, the machine is billed as offering conventional
features of a normal PC but at an affordable price.
http://www.contractoruk.com/news/002166.html
Canada: Racism remains real in Ontario:
rights commissioner
28 Jun: Globe and Mail. Ontario's human-rights commissioner
is calling on organizations and institutions to acknowledge
that racism is a real issue. For full text click
here.
'Breakthrough' in skin treatment
28 Jun: Daily Mail. Scientists at Newcastle University claim
a breakthrough in the treatment for psoriasis which affects
up to a million people in the UK alone. Psoriasis is a genetic
condition which leads to a thickening of the skin, resulting
in raised red, scaly patches. Professor Nick Reynolds and
Dr Mark Birch-Machin studied the effects of dithranol, an
ointment applied to the surface of the skin. The ointment
is derived from the araroba tree found in the rain forests
of the Amazon. In India, the same substance is known as Goa
powder. For full text click
here.
Bombay: Thousands mob beach in 'diamond'
rush
29 Jun: Reuters. Thousands of people have been flocking to
Juhu beach, Bombay in a manic diamond rush, but police said
that the stones were fakes and warned them to stay away after
one treasure hunter was drowned. For full text click
here.
Golf: Training range inaugurated in
Goan Gymkhana, Nairobi
29 Jun: The Nation (Kenya) A new practising facility has been
inaugurated at the Goan Gymkhana Club, Created around the
Goan Gymkhana grounds, the range has all sorts of facilities
including a chipping bunker. It will be open to players as
well as aspiring golfers who may not necessarily be members
of any club. For full text click
here.
Holiday in India for good health
30 Jun: Times of India. Excerpt: A bone marrow transplant
in the US costs over $250,000. In India, the bill would hardly
cross $26,000. While an uncemented hip surgery in UK would
require nearly £10,000, the same would cost not more
than £1,500 in India. The Tourism ministry has decided
to ask tour operators and Indian tourist bureaus abroad to
aggressively market and promote India as a leading destination
for the unhealthy. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1156043.cms
British Paedophile Suspect to Surrender
to Indian Court
30 Jun: The Scotsman. British charity worker and paedophile
suspect Duncan Grant has returned to India and was set to
surrender to a Bombay court today. Indian police had issued
an international warrant for Grant’s arrest, fellow
Briton Allan Waters and an Indian citizen, William D’Souza,
on sexually abuse at a home Grant ran for street children
in Bombay. Grant also ran children’s charities in Tanzania.
He was arrested last year in Dar es Salaam and later released
on bail.
http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=4761581
UK: TV HIGHLIGHTS By Mafalda de’Sa
City Cabs: Nairobi
Wed 6 Jul Discovery Travel & Adventure. 11pm (30 mins)
Series looking at the cities of the world through the eyes
of taxi drivers travels to Nairobi, where Michael wants to
do an urban safari in the infamous city but takes some time
to convince the driver to take him into the non-tourist areas
of the city. Repeat.
Floyd's India: Goa
Thu 7 Jul, Sky Travel. 6 pm (30 mins)
Culinary travel series with bon vivant Keith Floyd as he travels
around India sampling the diversity of the country's cuisine.
In the state of Goa - remarkably popular as a holiday destination
for us these days - he visits the capital, Panjim, cooking
crayfish curry and seeing how spices such as cinnamon and
nutmeg are grown. Repeat.
Rageh Omaar's Tsunami Journey
Thu 7 Jul 05, ITV1. 11pm (60 mins)
Six months after the Indian Ocean tsunami claimed 300,000
lives, distinguished war reporter Rageh Omaar presents a special
documentary which asks the question - where was God? The wave
affected believers from all the world's great religions who
wondered how a loving God could have allowed it to happen.
This is his report on the devastating results on the faith
and lives of the millions who lost their loved ones and livelihoods
The AfriCANs: Taxi Girl
Fri 8 Jul Community Channel 9:50pm (15 mins)
Charting the life of the first woman to drive taxis in Kampala.
Repeat.
FORTHCOMING
See http://www.lanfranc.com/lanfranc_location_2000.pdf
for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon
Sun 3rd July Aldona Association
- Celebration of St Thomas' feast at White Hart Lane School,
White Hart Lane N22. Mass 12pm. Music by Revival and Say One
Do One. Tickets- Members £7, Non Members £8 and
Children £5. Contact Alfred Louzado 020 8737 7786, Marilyn
Moniz 020 8441 9075, Caroline Fernandes 020 8952 0435.
Sat 9 Jul. Swindon. Konkani Dramatic Association,
UK presents a Konkani Musical Show
"Goencho Avaz". Top Comedians and Singers from Goa
will be touring UK, Canada, France, Portugal and USA. For
further information contact Domacian Moniz: 0208 376 1609
/ 07940 501196. Or email at: kdauk2003@yahoo.co.uk
Sun 10 Jul. G.O.A OPEN
2005 - London Golf Tournament at Whitney Lakes near
Oxford. GOA UK members £17.50, Overseas GOA Affiliations
£30.00, Guests £35.00. Applications on a first
come first served basis. Closing date for entries: 5th June
2005. Contact: Jacinto D'Silva 020 - 8723 1233, Menino Mascarenhas
01784 211832, Cedric D'Cruz 020 - 8954 1596
Sun 10 Jul. Tivim Feast
"Taste of Africa" at Archbishop Lanfranc School,
Mitcham Road Croydon. Mass at 12.30 p.m. Nite Life and Mellow
Tones. Details from Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 8771 4457 tivimtickets@hotmail.com
Sun. 10 Jul. Copland Hall, Wembley. Konkani
Dramatic Association, UK presents a Konkani
Musical Show "Goencho Avaz". Top Comedians
and Singers from Goa will be touring UK, Canada, France, Portugal
and USA. For further information contact Domacian Moniz: 0208
376 1609 / 07940 501196. Or email at: kdauk2003@yahoo.co.uk
Fri. 15 Jul. 7pm until midnight. Midsummer
Fund Raising Dance @ Bottwell Hall, Botwell Lane, Hayes,
Music by the band "Mustang" and disco by "Nite
Life." Tickets advance only £10:00 children under
10 yrs £5:00. For tickets: Sean Almeida 07841 383709;
George Hillier 020 8908 1039; Tony Lobo 020 8542 0528; Alison
Braganza 07799 586793.
Sat. 16 Jul. Dr. Ribeiro
Goan School (Nairobi) Reunion. 5.00 - 11.30 p.m. Archbishop
Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Contact Donald &
Alvira 0208 300 6154; Viv & Reggie Remedios 0208 204 1912;
Lambert Pereira 0208 570 2347; Cornelius Monteiro 0208 681
8716
Sun. 24 Jul. 5.00pm - The Asian Chaplaincy.
Konkani Mass will be celebrated
at Our Lady & St Christopher's Catholic Church, 32 High
Street, Cranford, Middlesex
Sun 31 Jul: G. O.A.
GOAN FESTIVAL in conjunction with Goan Organisations
at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Starts
with Holy Mass at 12.15 pm. Contact: Diego Pinto 020 - 8767
0663 Alfred Rebello 020 – 8337 8022. For stall applications:
Bernie Gracias 020 – 8723 1322
FOR LATER EVENTS SEE http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/ |
