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| London: The Ritz: Ian Gomes | |||
 26 Sep: The Spectator (UK). Matthew Parris, columnist on the Times writes about
meeting Ian Gomes of the Ritz … "Were I to believe in Heaven, I should
like to suppose there'll be a sumptuous and continuous feast there, decor a la
Ritz, with Ian Gomes playing the piano"… Click
here. Ian Gomes is ex- Calcutta. His father Stanley Gomes was a very famous violinist there and leader of the then Calcutta Symphony Orchestra. For a You Tube video clip of Ian Gomes performing at the Ritz, 4m. 45s. click here. | |||
| Goan Bamboo Chair by Prajakta Bamanikar | |||
21 Sep: The Conteporist. Prajakta Bamanikar an Industrial Design student at the Indian Institute of Technology in Bombay, India, has designed a bamboo chair for use by restaurants in the popular tourist region of Goa… Description + 10 photos. | |||
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| Auction: Indo-Portuguese Furniture | |||
30 Sep: Lyon & Turnbull, Edinburgh. Lot 451. Rosewood And Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair Early 18th Century. Est £1,500 to £2,500. Also: Lot 263. Rosewood and Bone Inlaid Table Cabinet. 18th Century. £400 to £600 Lot 264. Padouk and Bone Inlaid Writing Box Mid 18th Century £500 to £800 Lot 271: Tortoise Shell, Ivory and Rosewood Table Cabinet Early 18th Century. £7,000 to £9,000 | |||
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News Summary | |||
| Goa's illegal resort stands as Russian owners go missing 26 Sep: Economic Times. The demolition order was issued against the Axis resort at Morjim beach … The property, which was purchased by two Russians for about Rs.2 crore is one of 286 properties purchased by foreigners that are being probed for violation of Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) norms… 372 words. more details.. | |||
| Investors bullish on Goa, funds flow in 26 Sep: Times of India. Contrary to popular belief, the agitation in the state against special economic zones has not affected investor sentiment. This year, until September the high powered coordination committee (HPCC) of the Goa government cleared 37 projects with a total investment of Rs 2,128 crore. This is a sharp rise when compared to investments during the last four years. 569 words. more details.. | |||
| Death: Bernadette Mandoly 23 Sep: Agassaim, Goa. BERNADETTE FILIPE DIAS MANDOLY. Relict of Dr Antonio Dias Mandoly. Mother of Dr Cajetan/Kathleen Dias Mandoly (USA); Juliet/Jan Marques (Dubai); late Aniceto, Maria/William Araujo and Lourdes. Funeral on 27 Sep. at Agassaim. | |||
| Mickky Pacheco wants change of guard 26 Sep. A day after he got a big relief in the casino extortion case, an agitated Tourism Minister Mickky Pacheco on Friday went hammer and tongs against the Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, demanding a change in leadership ... 592 words. more details.. | |||
| Antonio E'Costa: African vistas on artist's canvas 25 Sep: IANS. Memories of the sweeping wilderness of Africa seep through the works of urban designer-cum-artist Antonio E'Costa, who spent a better part of his life in Kenya. His recent solo exhibition in Delhi was inspired by nature. .. 'I had painted prolifically in Kenya,' E'Costa told IANS. The artist [born in Nairobi in 1942] is now settled in Goa… 323 words. For a photo of him see GVUK 2004-21 more details.. | |||
| Win a holiday to Kenya or Nile Cruise African Safari Club. Recommend a Friend Competition to receive the monthly email newsletter. You will be entered into the prize draw when your friend signs up to receive it. Closing date 27 Nov. 2009. more details.. | |||
| UK FORTHCOMING EVENTS Sat. 3 Oct. Goan Welfare Society Black & White Ball at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Contact: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 – 8771 4457, Jacinto Fernandes 020 - 8542 5427. Sun. 4 Oct. Majorda Union is celebrating the Feast of our Lady of Boa Morte at Woodside High School (Ex White Hart Lane School Hall) opposite New River Sport Centre, Wood Green, London, N22 5QJ. Starts with Holy Mass at 12.45 followed by a Social. Music by Mustang. For tickets and further information please contact: Meredith: 0208 803 4173 or Bernadette: 0208 361 9417 or Roma: 0208 888 1400 Sat. 10 Oct. 6pm to 11pm. The Uganda Reunion. Archbishop LanFranc School, Croydon. Tickets from Christine DeSouza 020 8310 2332 Sun. 25 Oct. G.O.A. Trook Tournament at ATC Hall, South Wimbledon. Contact: Jacinto Fernandes 020 - 8542 5427 Sun. 25 Oct. St. Diogo's Association (UK) Guirim/Sangolda. Annual Social to celebrate the Feast of our Patron Saint Diogo at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Rd., Croydon. Starts with Holy Mass at 12.15 followed by a Social. Music by Maz & Co. For tickets and further information please contact: Apolonia DeSouza: 020 8686 1876; Jane Gracias: 020 8543 5454 or Gilbert Fonseca: 020 8670 1955. For help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon, click here. FOR LATER EVENTS SEE http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/forthcoming.php | |||
