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GoaNet-UK is set to re-launch next week and changes name to GoanVoice UK. The format will evolve gradually over the next few months to a web page newsletter with graphics. GoanVoice Canada is to appear fortnightly from next week. It will be co-ordinated by John J. D'Souza from Toronto. Goa Info News, edited by George Pinto from California, will be re-launched as a fortnightly GoanVoice USA. The three newsletters will have assistance from GoaCom but there will be no editorial or content connection between GoaCom and Goan Voice. The service will continue to be free but funded by voluntary donations and sponsorship. Each of the three newsletters will be independently managed. To subscribe to any of the other newsletters, please e-mail goanvoice@goacom.com
COMMUNITY NEWS From Nina Pinto. Three Goans were among the 12 member National Lottery syndicate based in a South London Halifax Building Society Branch which scooped the £7.5 million jackpot. Each got £625,000. Evening Standard 17 Oct. at http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/business/articles/timid54482. On the same day the Sun appealed “* If you know who the lucky bankers are give us a call on 020 7782 4105. Don't worry about the cost -we'll ring straight back.” From Milton Rodrigues: Dr Leo Rebello, Director of Natural Health Centre, Bombay and President of Indian Council of Natural Medicine and Research, will be visiting London en route to a Conference in Germany. He is a colourful character and gives Counselling, amongst others, regarding Stress, Natural Weight Reduction, Asthma, Diabetes, Cancer, Hypertension, Drug, Tobacco and Alcohol addiction and AIDS. Check his bio data at http://www.healthwisdom.net/About__Us/BioData/biodata.html where you will also find photographs of him with Mother Teresa, The President of India and the Indian Prime Minister. For more information about him go to http://www.google.co.uk/ and do a search on Leo Rebello. You and your friends are invited to meet him for dinner on Wed. 6th Nov., 7.30pm at Chutneys Restaurant, 124 Drummond St, London NW1. Nearest tube - Euston / Euston Sq. Cost: only charge for Chutneys set-meal (choice of 3) for £9.95. Limited places (max. capacity is 60) so please confirm attendance by contacting Milton Rodrigues on 07947-307986 or email: mfjrodrigues@aol.com From Evening News (Edinburgh). Oct. 21. Herman Rodrigues is one of the Scotland’s most innovative restaurateurs. His Suruchi restaurants have offered diners some eccentric culinary experiences. He has also travelled the country compiling a photographic record of the lives of many Scots-Asians. He hopes his collection - which is to go on show in a major exhibition at the Ocean Terminal shopping complex from November 3 - will help bridge divisions between the country's white and ethnic minority populations. Ex-East African Goans can revel in nostalgia at the British Library Newspaper section in Colindale where they can find a microfilm copy of the 1958 issues of the Goan Voice (Nairobi). Events such as the opening of the Tailors Society rest house, the death of Dr A.C.L. de Sousa, the detention of Pio Gama Pinto etc. are covered. The advertisements for Zam-Buk skin ointment, Dumex baby food, Peps tablets, Brooklax, etc. will bring back memories of a bygone era. Have your lunch at the Oriental City across the road. In the Food Court there is a wide variety of canjee dishes available for £3. Hockey: Old Mids 7 Goan 1. Mids produced their best hockey of
the season during the second-half demolition of Goan. Croydon
Guardian 24 Oct. The two oil paintings by FN Souza in the Christies auction of 18 Oct. fetched £1,175 (Martyr) and £1,351 (Cardinal) against the estimated value of £1,500 - £ 2,500 each. At the same auction the Goanese 19th c. ivory carving of Christ realised £470 (est. £400-£600)
DEATHS 18 Oct. Calizor, Moira. TELESFORO D'CUNHA. Husband of Lucy. Father of Clive, Cheryl (U.K.) & Charlotte. Oct 22. London /Carona-Aldona: ANDRE LUIS NICOLAU CAETANO D'LIMA (also known as Luis D’Lima) ex Civil Service Nairobi. Husband of Conty. Father of Manuel/Phila (London), Errol/Debbie (London). Grandfather of Gillian, Gavin, Christopher and Olivia. Funeral on Thurs. 31st October at 11.00am at St Monica’s RC Church. Stonard Road, Palmers Green, London N13, followed by burial at Edmonton cemetery. Condolence messages to Dlima4u@aol.com
LOOKING FOR From John Pinto, e-mail arujoh@yahoo.com : I am looking for Malcolm Braganza We were together in St. Paul's, Belgaum and I believe he is in the UK.
FLIGHT INFORMATION Cheap Flights, http://www.cheapflights.com/eu/LGW/Goa.html has Gatwick - Goa, 2 weeks, dep 21 Nov,, for £275. Many other dates are under £300.
GOA NEWS HEADLINES Those interested in Goan music can view the online music magazine "Dulpod" that has been set up by AngelAV in Goa. People can also contribute articles and pictures to the magazine via the web. There is also an extensive library consisting of profiles of Goan musicians and a soon to be added selection of (legal) samples of Goan music. Check it out at: http://www.goacom.com/angelav/ Advocate Aires Rodrigues has challenged the appointment by the
Goa government of Rajesh Singh to the post of Director, Information
and Publicity. Times of India 20 Oct. A rumour that a ghost granted wishes to those who called a particular
telephone number generated an avalanche of calls in Goa. The Star
(Malaysia) 21 Oct. Goa could be a target by Al Qaeda. Sandesh Prabhudesai. 23 Oct.
Rediff. Throat Cleaning, Indian Style. By Sharad Gaitonde. Navhind Times.
24 Oct. 564 words.
IN THE NEWS 20 Oct. Independent on Sunday. 987 word feature article, with photographs, on Goa by Juliet Clough. Excerpts: …a magical combination of its Portuguese and Hindu heritage…the prosperity vanished with independence in 1962 but the descendants cling to their decrepit mansions…Full text at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net/message/24627 20 Oct. Economic Times. Goa tourism: Waiting for the charter to come. Extract: in a bid to minimise risks, UK tour operators have reduced their capacity which implies less number of seats to sell. For example JMC or Thomas Cook have reduced their seats from 23,000 to 14,000 for the entire season. Full text at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/articleshow?artid=25657982 20 Oct. The Observer. By Miranda Sawyer. “But at the same time as more and more of us venture abroad, fewer of us travel our own country. I can't tell you how many Londoners I've met who've been to Goa but not Newcastle” 20 Oct. Calgary Sun. Sunday Magazine. May de Souza and Danelle Martin help Calgary cookbook author Julie Van Rosendaal with a cookie demonstration at the downtown Sears test kitchen. Photo at http://www.fyicalgary.com/Lifestyles.shtml 21 Oct. The Globe and Mail (Toronto). Young Entrepreneur Award Winners. Meet Canada's stars of the future…David D'silva, 29, Silva Care Inc., Regina, Saskatchewan. He gives his mother, a registered nurse, the credit for suggesting he open a care home. …D'Silva focused on making customers and their families feel secure in the two homes he designed…I'd love to expand and franchise my care homes," he declares. Click here.... 22 Oct. The Age (Melbourne). Leading Italian restaurant, Scusa Mi, has been sold to Dubai-based businessman and Bombay restaurateur Theodore d'Souza… The Bombay-born d'Souza, who is new to the Melbourne restaurant scene, says no changes are planned to Scusa Mi's format. 22 Oct. BBC. Holiday bookings made through travel agents across the UK to the end of August reveals that for winter breaks, Florida, Goa and Thailand top the faraway holiday list. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2348545.stm 23 Oct. Catholic News (Australia). Indian Catholics consider including Sanskrit in prayers. http://www.cathnews.com/news/210/127.php 23 Oct. The Mercury, Hobart. Pataks range includes a couple of beef dishes -- derived from the Anglo-Indians [sic] of Goa, who also like plenty of chillis… 24 Oct. The National Review. Book review: Letters to a Young Conservative by Dinesh D'Souza (Basic Books: 224 pp., $22.00). http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/comment-continetti102402.asp 24 Oct. Ananova
(UK). A woman who urinated in a council office has been praised
by politicians for highlighting the poor state of public toilets.
Lawmaker Matanhy Saldanha said: "Because of the trouble she
has taken, our awareness has grown." 249 words.
FORTHCOMING Fri. 25 Oct. YLGS (Young London Goans Society - Free Membership 18+). Monthly Social - 6.00pm - Late. NEW VENUE: Soho Spice, 124-126 Wardour Street London W1. New members always welcome! Contacts: marie.pereira@talk21.com (07958 373 076 ), alisonbraganza@hotmail.com (07799 586 793), dsouzajj@hotmail.com (07957 395 811) Sat. 26 Oct. Goan Association (UK) Early Christmas Shopping Bonanza. Shop and dine in France travelling by coach and Le Shuttle via the Euro Tunnel. Pick up from Tooting and Norbury Stations (leaving approximately 8.30am and returning 10.30pm). Advance bookings only. Tickets: Members £18, Non-Members £20. For further details, please contact: Norma Menezes-Rahim on 020-8771 4457 or Bernie Gracias 020-8723 1322. Stop Press: A few seats still available! Sat 26 Oct. 7-11pm. Teenagers Halloween Party at Goan Community Centre, Keston Rd. N17. Following the success of the last teenagers Disco which brought them closer together, hence, "A wonderful Summer with the Goans.” £2 inc. snacks a drink. Music by DJDEX/sound system 'Say One Do One'. Tel. Dexter 07929 781 653 020 8376 1068. Sun 27 Oct. Tiatre. Youth of Goa (UK) presents ASSRO (Shelter). Written and Directed by Lawrence Mascarenhas. Willesden High School Hall, Doyle Gardens, London NW10 3ST Call Lawrence 07939600383; Rosy 020 8352 9450 or Larryboy 020 8578 3336 Sun. 27 Oct. 1pm to 6pm. Fund-Raising Function For Sangath – Charity for Mentally Handicapped Children in Goa. Good Shephard Church Hall, Moorside Road, Downham, Bromley, Kent. Tickets: Adults £5, Children £3. To reserve tickets please call Felicia Saldanha on 020-8289 8393 or Bernie Gracias on 020-8723 1322. DONATIONS WELCOME. Wed 30 Oct. 7pm. Not in my Backyard: Linking Refugees and Development St James's Church, Piccadilly, W1. Global Development Forum debate between Claude Moraes, Baroness Shirley Williams, Peter Bottomley and Anthony Browne from The Times. Chaired by Lord Dubbs of Battersea. Source: Time Out 23 Oct. page 46. Wed. 30 Oct. 7.30pm. From Hildegard to Tavener. Patricia Rozario (soprano), Graham Johnson (piano). Wigmore Hall. Source: Time Out 23 Oct. page 142. Sun. 3 Nov. Nuvem Feast at Archbishop Lanfranc School. Contacts: Greg Carvalho 01245 - 261302 Florian Carvalho 020 - 8452 8362. Sat. 9 Nov. 6.00 pm Goan Association (UK). Mass For Deceased Members at the ATC Hall, South Wimbledon followed by a 3-Course Meal Contacts: Nina Pinto 020-8767 0663. Bernie Gracias 020 - 8723 1322 Sun. 17 Nov. Navelim Union Feast at Bishop Thomas Grant School. Contact: Jason D'Costa 020 - 8765 0258. Sun. 24 Nov. 2.30pm. Goan Association (UK). Fr Agnelo’s Day. 75 Commeration Mass. St George’s Cathedral, Westminster Bridge Road. Thereafter at the Amigo Hall. |
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