COMMUNITY NEWS

Thanks to your support, this newsletter celebrates its fourth birthday this week. It is an opportune time to launch the 2003 Donations appeal. £10 is the suggested personal annual contribution and £25 per event p.a. for organisers of paid events. It is stressed that this is entirely voluntary and the proceeds will be used to maintain and enhance the service. Cheques, made payable to E. Fernandes can be sent to 1 Onslow Gardens, London N10 or handed in at the Goan Voice stall at the UK Goan Festival on Sun. 27 Jul. All contributions will be acknowledged at http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/donations.htm

On 23 June the BBC World Service Radio broadcast a programme by Dr Raj Persaud on mental illness in Goa. He found that there is huge stigma associated with mental illness and patients are unwilling to come forward. However, things are beginning to change. The Sangath Centre in Goa takes its message out to the countryside, targeting women and adolescents at risk from drug abuse and mental illness. London-trained psychiatrist Vikram Patel has recently returned to Goa to take up the challenge. Dr Persaud is married to Dr Francesca Cordeiro (ex-Saligao), an ophthalmologist specialising in the treatment of Glaucoma. They live in Berkshire.

30 Jun. The Times. Blaise De Souza, 46, BA baggage compliance manager, London Heathrow, talks about the stress of his job. He is married to Chantal and father to Byron, 17, and Cherrelle, 14. He plays hockey and enjoys a very active social life. [Blaise is ex-Mombasa]. Full text, 367 words at http://www.timesonline.co.uk/

Leander Paes (whose roots are in Assolna, Goa), is making considerable headway at Wimbledon. He has reached the third round in partnership with Martina Navratilova. He and David Rikl are in the semi-finals of the men’s doubles. Follow his progress over the next few days. He won both Wimbledon titles in 1999. Is the magic still there? The Leander Paes page is at http://www.its.uci.edu/~jaykay/leander.html

From Rene Barreto: Filomena Saraswati Giese will be part of a choral tour of England from July 13 to August 2nd with the Choir of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Berkeley, California. She and her husband, John, have been part of the wonderful music and organ recital program of St. Mark's for a number of years. Funds for the choir tour were raised by members of St. Marks. Filomena is Vice-President of Goa Sudharop Community Development, Inc. www.goasudharop.org a California-based non-profit dedicated to the development of Goa and Goans. For more information e-mail r_barreto@btconnect.com

30 Jun. India Today. The music industry is keeping a close watch on Goa-based Oliver Sean, 25, who will release his debut album ‘I Like It’ in London and Dubai. "I was approached by Sky TV to do live performances after they heard my single ‘There She Goes Again’. Ever since, I have been performing all over the world," says the curly-haired crooner. The album is "a mix of blues, rock and country with the tabla. The Indian influence is predominant everywhere and people love it". And just in case his songs don't stop you in your tracks, his looks will. [Oliver Sean is touring UK 25 Sept to 4 Nov. Check out venues at http://www.geocities.com/stud_man_98/england.html]

3 July. Wiltshire Gazette & Herald. Headline: Church stalwart dies in car crash.
ELLIS D'SOUZA, 72, of Sarum Drive, Devizes, was killed when her red Rover Metro was in a head-on collision with a two-seater Mercedes car. She had been a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in St Joseph's Place for the last decade. Parish priest Father Bosco Lobo paid tribute to her. He said: "She was a very helpful lady. She organised the rotas for cleaning the church and for making coffee on Sunday mornings. At every function in the church she would be there, lending a hand. Father Bosco has visited her family, including Mr D'Souza and the couple's children, Patrick, Cheryl and Tom, who came from London to the family home. Father Bosco said: "Mr D'Souza is taking it very badly. He is devastated." Text at:
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/wiltshire/devizes/news/DEVIZES_NEWS_LOCAL0.html

DEATHS

28 Jun. Chiswick, London. JOHN CARVALHO, (ex-Nakuru), Husband of Libru, Father of Soccorina and Augusto. Brother of Florian.
Funeral Mass: Thu. 10 July at 12.30pm at Our Lady of Grace & St. Edwards Church, High Street Chiswick, London. W4. Condolences to scorpiosocks@hotmail.com

28 Jun. Benaulim: PURIFICACAO RODRIGUES, wife of late Menino, mother of late Antonio/Julieta, Anita/late John Pereira, Bernadette/John Furtado, Mena/John Correia (UK), Flora/Elias Fernandes, Amaro/Sidon.

26 Jun. Wimbledon, London: LINO PHILIP LOBO (ex-Kampala). Husband of Eunata. Father of David, Ian/Cheryl, Lorna/Richard, Errol. Grandfather of Catherine, Patrick, Matthew and Maria. Brother of Joe/Bertha (Alto-Betim, Goa). Son of late Francis Lawrence/late Matilda.
Funeral: Mon. 7 July at 11.00am at St Winefrides Catholic Church, Latimer Road, Wimbledon followed by burial at Merton and Sutton Cemetery, Garth Road, Sutton, Surrey. Mourners may join the family afterwards at 'Club Constellation', 660 London Road, Sutton, Surrey. In place of any floral tributes the family would prefer that a donation be made to OXFAM – cheques, payable to Oxfam may be sent direct to them c/o Ms Penny Morris, Oxfam, 274 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7UZ or to Mr Errol Lobo, 15 Hamilton Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1JD. Condolences to errol31@hotmail.com

Sao Paulo, Brazil. LUCY GRACA PINTO (ex- East Africa). Wife of late Mario Graca Pinto. Mother of Desmond/Tania, Derek/Lee. Daughter/daughter-in-law of late Leticia/Norbert Gomes, late Orlinda/Leonildo.

GOAN VOICE CANADA
Issue of 27 June is at http://www.goanvoice.ca/2003/issue13/

Also Tim De Mello relates the experiences of running Konkani classes in Toronto.
http://www.goanvoice.ca/2003/issue13/newslinecanada.htm#konkani

Joel D’Souza provides an account and photographs of the Sao Joao Festival of June 24 at http://www.goacom.com/goanow/24june/sj.htm

BBC EASTENDERS

The Ferreira family in the popular BBC TV soap continues to provoke comments by the media. If you are not in the UK and want to follow the action, the photo strip can be found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/eastenders/updates/index.shtml

28 June. The Citizen (Cheltenham). Headline: Ferreiras Ender Up As Dull As The Rest! The new family have done absolutely zilch to spice up life in Walford. Full text, 607 words, click here.

29 Jun. Sunday Herald (Glasgow). Headline: East Is Not EastEnders. Critical look at the Ferreira family. It is claimed that white writers of the series are unable to portray Asian characters accurately. It is also claimed that the Asian cast were disappointed to learn that they were meant to portray Goan Christians. 1226 words. Full text at: http://www.sundayherald.com/34881

FLIGHT INFORMATION

28 Jun. The Hindu. There will be a new charter flight service operating from Amsterdam to Goa from early Oct. to end of May. Thomas Cook will have 168 seats and TUI’s share of seats in the weekly chartered flight will be 100.

e-bookers have a special one-day offer for online bookings made on 3 Jul.: London Heathrow to Nairobi £237 return By British Airways for departures 08 Jul 2003 - 30 Sep 2003. Go to
http://www.ebookers.com/flights/ba_promo.html

PRIZE COMPETITION

From 'M' magazine. Win a holiday of a lifetime to India. Ten day holiday for 2 adults, business-class flights to Delhi, 5-star accom, to be taken before 30 Dec. 2003. Question: Which of the following is not an Indian tea? a) Chinese b) Darjeeling c) Assam. Phone 0901 560 9662 (1550 923840 ROI) - 60pence pm (2 minutes) Text - MMINDIA followed by a space then your answer a,b or c to 88100 (57802 ROI) each text cost £1.50 / 2euro. Lines close at midnight on 4th July.

FOR SALE

E-Bay auctions has 1747 Bellin Map View of Goa. Bids start at about £140 and ends on 6 Jul. See: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2542010073&category=2206

GOA NEWS HEADLINES
mainly from Joel D'Souza in Goa, courtesy of GOACOM

This week saw the change of goatelecom e-mail addresses to sancharnet with barely any notice! anybody@goatelecom.com is now anybody@sancharnet.com

	28 Jun. The Navhind Times. Excerpts: Palmira Coutinho was the only lady photographer of her times. She was recently filmed and interviewed by BBC. She said, “Some 30 years ago David Bailey had come to Goa and he happened to step into my studio. Now I came to know through the BBC that he has chosen my picture to be profiled on the cover page of his book. I was interviewed and filmed by the BBC. They were surprised to see me so active perhaps they expected to see an old bed-ridden lady and so I jokingly told them that I can not just click but I can walk, I can talk and also run at this age.
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Text at http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=mag&Story_ID=062832 [ As a result of the BBC appeal in this newsletter (issue 2003-14), eight readers were able to identify her].

28 Jun. The Navhind Times. Feature length article by Augusto Rodrigues on the plight of “John” who arrives in London on a 6 months visitor’s visa and is compelled to work as a waiter in an Indian restaurant. Text at http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=mag&Story_ID=062844

28 Jun. Times of India. In the Special Olympic Games in Dublin, Goa's Ketan Bhobe won three gold medals in badminton (singles, doubles and mixed doubles). Sharon Pereira, also of Goa claimed the silver medal in the 100 metres run.

28 June. Deccan Herald. Russian charter traffic set to treble in Goa.
http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/jun28/n13.asp

2. July. Hindustan Times. Britain favours more Indian IT professionals.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_295858,00050003.htm

3 Jul. Times of India. Goan Christians face shortage of burial land.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow?msid=55875

IN THE NEWS

27 Jun. The Independent. Sir Denis Thatcher died yesterday. Excerpt: When, in Goa for the Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting, the electricity failed as he was trying to shave himself in a chalet, Denis emerged into the open, soap-suds still adorning his face, and surprised fellow Commonwealth leaders in adjoining chalets by bellowing out: "The buggeration factor is high and growing in this part of the world..."

27 Jun. The Scotsman. Herman Rodrigues who runs the Suruchi restaurants (http://suruchirestaurant.co.uk/) in Edinburgh observes that unfortunately very complex and fine cooking has been reduced to post-lager cuisine. His menu is also written in Scots, which has proved very popular. The proof? "I've had several hundred copies stolen," Herman sighs.

28 Jun. Toronto Sun. Headline: Goan League Is A Family Affair. Feature length article on Toronto’s Inter-village Goan soccer league, the first and only sporting association in the 15,000 strong Goan community in Toronto. It was started by Everest Fernandes. Cyprian D'Cruz points out the popularity of the game in Goa too. For second generation Goans, soccer is the No. 1 sport. “Field hockey used to be the sport when our parents first came here," said Conrad Collaco adding that the league is starting to bring the community together and give Goans a sense of culture. The teams play every Sunday, each game attracting spectators lugging lawn chairs. "It's a good way to spend a Sunday afternoon," said Ron Montero, while having a barbeque with teammates and family. "It has become a community thing" For full text click here.

28 Jun. Gulf News. Feature article on Rose Fernandes and her Down syndrome child.
http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Articles.asp?Article=55105&Sn=BNEW

28 Jun Rocky Mountain News. The Real Appeal of America. By Dinesh D'Souza. Excerpts: The conventional wisdom is that immigrants come to America to get rich. But there is more. America offers a degree of mobility and opportunity unavailable elsewhere. Had I remained in India, I would undoubtedly have married a woman of my identical religious and socioeconomic background. I would face relentless pressure to become an engineer or a doctor. My socialization would have been entirely within my own ethnic community. By coming to America, I have seen my life break free of these traditional confines. I married a woman of English, Scotch-Irish, French, and German ancestry. Full text at:
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/opinion/article/0,1299,DRMN_38_2073684,00.html

2 Jul. Malayala Manorama. Excerpts: In Canada marriages between members of the same sex are becoming increasingly common. Lawyer Maretta Miranda, whose parents are from Goa, is married to Joanna Radbord. "Joanna is expecting a baby and with this new ruling, I will become the child's parent automatically without going through an adoption process," she said. Miranda and Radbord have been together for 10 years and had a church wedding last year. Full text, 725 words, click here.

2 Jul. San Diego Union-Tribune, California. Housing bias against Asian-Americans seen. 762 words. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20030702-9999_2m2bias.html

FORTHCOMING
(for a list of events scheduled for the next 12 months, visit: www.goanvoice.org.uk ).

Click here for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon

Sat. 5 Jul. Calangute Association will be celebrating the feast of St Alex at the Crown Conference Centre in South Ruislip. Tickets are £13 for members and £15 for guests. 'Dimensions' will be performing live and there is an 'eat as much as you like' buffet. Contact Kevin Coutinho on coutinhok@yahoo.co.uk or call 07956 389 194 for more information and tickets.

Sat. 5 Jul. YLGS Day Trip to Alton Towers. For more details contact Alison 07799 586793 or alisonbraganza@hotmail.com

Sat. 5 Jul. (7.30pm -10.30pm) UKGPA (UK Goan Professional & Associates ) - free membership. FILMHARMONIC - ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL, LONDON WATERLOO (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra plays the best of British, including Out of Africa, Goldfinger, Ghandi, Shakespeare in Love, Poirot, Inspector Morse, etc..).See:
http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/events/78324.html?section=classical&file=index&month=1&week=3
Contact: ukgpa@yahoo.co.uk

Sun. 6 Jul. Aldona Association. Feast of St. Thomas at the White Hart Lane School Hall, White Hart Lane, Wood Green, London N22. Mass at 12 noon followed by get together. Music by Dark Star. Tickets - Members £8, Guest £8.50, Children 5-12 years
£5; under 5 years free. Contact Nigel Moniz 020 8441 9075; Richard Fernandes 020 8482 9665; Martin Moniz 020 8903 5282.

Sun. 13 July 2003 - Tivim Traditional Fiesta, Bishop Thomas Grant School, Belltrees Grove, Streatham. Mass will commence at 12.30 followed by Social. Adults £12 and children £4 inclusive of meal. For further details telephone Norma Menezes on 020 8771 4457 or email normamenezes@aol.com

Sat, 19 Jul. DILEMMA: a Young Goans event at the Elephant Bar, 20 South End, South Croydon. A must for the over 18’s Time: 8 till late. Music: R& B and Hip Hop with DJ 2 Faces; DJ Sparkx and DJ Mixed Breed. Dress Code: Dress to Impress Entrance: £5.00. Contact Darren on 07956 117703 or Aaron on 07956 953311.

Sun 20 Jul. 4pm - The Asian Chaplaincy. Konkani Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady & St Christopher's Catholic Church, 32 High Street, Cranford, Middlesex.

Sun. 27 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. Stalls applications close on 9 July. Diego Pinto 020 - 8767 0663 Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457 Cornelius Monteiro 020 - 8681 8716. This is the main Goan event of the year with upwards of 3,000 attending. Visit the Goan Voice UK stall to make your views on the newsletter known.

Sun. 3 Aug. The Goan Cultural Society UK presents for your entertainment the GCS VARIETY SHOW at St John’s Hall, Bourne Hill, Palmers Green, London N13 at 3.00pm sharp. This nostalgic show of your old time favourites will be performed by children. LIMITED TICKETS, Adults £ 6.00, children under12 £ 4.00. Please contact: Bella 020 8352 0373, Rosy 020 8352 9450 or Ida 020 8881 2921.

Sun. 10 Aug. Bastora Union Feast of St Cajetan at Archbishop Lanfranc School. Mass at 12:30. Music by Equinox. Tickets Adults £9; children (5-12 yrs.) £5; <4 free. Contacts: Peter 020 8672 3232; Agnelo 020 8361 2561; Lester 020 8361 8732; Peter 020 8531 1476. More info at www.bastora.com

20 Aug. World Goa Day. http://www.goaday.com

Sat. 23 Aug. 7pm to midnight. Goan Association (UK) Disco Fever for ages 16 and over. Dynamic Duo playing all your favourites. Bina Banqueting Hall, 4-8 Upper Tooting Road, SW17 (opposite Tooting Bec Station). Licensed bar. Entrance: £5 including snacks. Contact: Lily/Tony D'Souza 020-8644 5310; Wilma/Cedric D'Cruz 020-8954 1596.

Sun. 24 Aug. Chorao UK celebrates the feast of St. Bartholomew at Merton Hall, 76 Kingston Road, Mass at 4pm followed by a get together till late. Music by Nite life. Please contact Claver D'Mello 020 8672 4562 or Mervyn Ramos on 020 86892970

Sun. 24 Aug. GOA (UK) Five a side football tournament at Canterbury Road, Croydon. For further details please contact Val Nunes on 01322 44 5743 or Darren Fernandes 07956 117703.