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From Eddie Fernandes. I will be in Goa till 30 Jan. and I will try to maintain continuity of newsletter service during the period. You can e-mail me as before at eddie@fernandes.u-net.com In case of urgency please contact Bernie Gracias at BERNIEGRACIAS@aol.com tel 020-8723-1322.
DEATHS
27 Dec. LUCY D'SOUZA (ex-Uganda). Wife of John. Mother of Ned/Adrienne and Dominic; sister-in-law of Zac/Ozzie (Reading,Berkshire), Sheila/Chris (Abbey Wood,SE London), Died tragically. Funeral details to be announced. Condolences to sheila.britto@ntlworld.com 21 Dec. Leicester. MARIO ROQUE BENTO RODRIGUES ( ex-Nairobi, Dondaro Juga Farm ). Husband of Liberata. Father of Teresa/Augustino, Linda/Baptist, Vera, Judy, Dominic. Grandfather of Samuel, Curtis, Christine, Andrea, Allison and Victoria. Funeral Mass on Fri. 2 Jan. 2004 at 12:45 at Sacred Heart Church, Mere Road, Leicester. Condolences to baptist.carrasco@bt.com LOOKING FOR jayanti_mistry@hotmail.com seeks William Lobo, from Kisumu High School (1958). Camilo Fernandes. camstud93@hotmail.com is looking for Nascimento D'Souza who he last knew was living in Wiltshire. FLIGHT INFORMATION 28 Dec. Sunday Mirror. Save pounds 180 on a seven-night stay in Goa with Odyssey Worldwide which now costs pounds 339 p.p. (two sharing) for B&B at the two-star Dona Alcina at Candolim flights from Gatwick on January 17. Details: 0870 429 4242; www.odysseyworldwide.co.uk GOA NEWS HEADLINES 24
Dec. Yahoo News. Goa, the mecca for cake lovers! See: 26 Dec. The Economic Times. With beach resorts and hotels virtually flashing Housefull boards and the room tariffs set to skyrocket in the fortnight, Goa is all set to reassert itself as the leading X'mas and New Year destination. 27 Dec. Herald. Sex-pills on a new climax as season peaks in Goa. Chemists in Goa are piling up stocks of Viagra substitute pills to meet the demand from tourists. The article names some of the popular brands .http://oheraldteam.com/?q=node/view/656 28
Dec. Times of India. Goa set to see 25% rise in tourist inflow
this year. 30 Dec. Indian Express. What do Viagra sales have to do with December 31? On the sun- and feni-drenched coastal strip where beach parties are hardwork, the question is out of place. Rediscovered by the jet set, overrun by tourists, Goa is receiving a flood of pleasure-seekers looking to combine the sentiment of a New Year celebration with the sheer thrill of skinny-dipping. See: http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=38228 31 Dec. Deccan Herald. Headline: Goa's nightspots compete for year-end sizzle. By Devika Sequeira. Text at: http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/dec31/n5.asp IN THE NEWS 26 Dec. The Vancouver Province. Indian Defence Minister George Fernandes flew yesterday to the icy Siachen glacier in Kashmir to hand out 4.5 tonnes of Christmas cake to troops posted on the world's highest frontline. Fernandes distributed 7,750 pieces of the cake, baked by an Indian based in Canada, to soldiers in thermal bunkers on the 6,300-metre-high glacier, defence ministry officials said. "I prefer this icy terrain to celebrate Christmas instead of exotic places like Goa," said Fernandes, who is Christian, referring to the western sea resort state. 26 Dec. The Gazette (Montreal). Jazz lovers who want to welcome the New Year to a syncopated beat have several choices. At Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill, starting at 8 p.m., vocalist Diane Nalini will be offering her sparkling take on the music. Her group includes Thuryn von Pranke on piano, Miles Perkins on bass and Wali Muhammad on drums. The evening is in a supper-club format at $129.95 per person, which includes a half-bottle of wine, a three-course meal, and champagne at midnight. Capacity will be limited to 55 people. The club is at 1254 Mackay St. For reservations, call (514) 931-6808. 27 Dec. The Peninsula (Qatar). Joao Francisco Xavier, the winner of Qatar Duty Free’s first Millionaire raffle, says that the bonanza came at a critical moment in his life, as he was beset with financial problems back home. For full text click here.
FORTHCOMING See http://www.lanfranc.com/publications/location/directions.htm for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon Wed 31 Dec. (6.30pm till 3.00am). Dark Star Social Club. New Year's Eve Gala Ball at Harrow Leisure Centre, Byron Hall (capacity 1400), Christchurch Avenue, Harrow (nearest station Harrow & Wealdstone). Music by CALIBRE and DARK STAR. Tickets: Adult £18 (£15 before Mon. 15 Dec.); Child £10. Contacts: Derrick Pereira 020-8952 8899; Hazel Rodrigues 020-8357 6776; Bernie Gracias 020-8723 1322; Savio Pereira 020-8679 4331. Wed. 31 Dec. (7pm till late). The Saligao Association (London) is holding its New Year’s Eve Ball at Tolworth Recreation Centre, Tolworth, Fullers Way North, Surrey, KT6 7LQ. Music by 'Guava Groove'. Members £17, Guests £19. Meals and snacks are included. Further details from Zemira Fernandes 01895 259947, Marlene Vaz 020 8669 5838, Sergio Coelho 020 8543 4681, Julius Sequeira 020 8460 6385 Wed. 31st Dec. (7pm till 12:30am). The South East Goans Sports & Social Club: New Year s Eve Ball at the Woolwich Town Hall, Market Street, London, SE18. Music and Disco by Mustang & Say One Do One . Entry inc. snacks: Members £14; Guests £18. Contacts: Eusebio: 020 8304 9089; Alex:020 8306 0974; Evelyn: 01322 433393; Chris: 01322 400732; Victor: 020 8303 5106; Bonnie:020 8851 4677; Terry: 01322 449486. SOLD OUT Sat. 3 Jan. G.O.A. GOAN EXTRAVAGANZA Sun. 18 Jan. Commemoration Mass in honour of the Birth Anniversary of Ven. Fr. Agnelo De Souza at 1.45pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wellesley Road, West Croydon followed by light refreshments in the Parish Hall. Please contact Felix De Souza for further details on 020 8686 1876. Sat. 24 Jan. Join 'Say One Do One Disco' in playing R&B, Garage and latest tunes. All welcome, free entry. Cittie of Yorke, 22 High Holborn, London WC1 6BS from 7 till late. Nearest tube Chancery Lane or 10mins walk from Holborn tube. For details call Paul on 07956 496190 or Nigel 07956 984532 or email: Say1do1@hotmail.com Sun 25 Jan. 4pm - The Asian Chaplaincy. Konkani Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady & St Christopher's Catholic Church, 32 High Street, Cranford, Middlesex. Fri. 30 Jan: YLGS (Young London Goans Society) MONTHLY MEET UP: 6pm till 3am. Free membership [18+] at WAX BAR, 4 Winsley Street, London, W1N 7AR www.wax-bar.co.uk Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus. New Members Welcome! For more Info, Contact: Alison 07799 586793 or events@ylgs.org.uk FOR LATER EVENTS SEE http://www.goanvoice.org.uk |
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