COMMUNITY NEWS
A Happy Ganesh To All! |
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27 Aug. Navhind Times.
The stage is set in Goa to welcome Lord Ganesha on the
occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi festival beginning on August
27. The feast is observed in almost all the Hindu households
as well as at community level and is spread over a period
ranging from 1½ to 11 days. Click
here. |
Canada: Mississauga Elections: Dale
D’Souza |
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Dale D’Souza
is contesting the Ward 10 elections on 13 Nov. He was
born in Karachi. His father, Irwin D'Souza, was born
in India in 1929 and his mother (Lucy D'Cunha) was born
in Karachi. His maternal grandfather is Philip D'Cunha
and he traces his Goan roots to Tivim. Check out his
website at www.dsouza4ward10.ca |
Canada: Mississauga Elections: Patrick
Mendes |
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Patrick Mendes is
also contesting the Ward 10 elections on 13 Nov. He
too was born in Karachi and migrated to Toronto in 1979
at the age of 13. Check out his profile at www.votepatrickmendes.com |
John Fernandes: Success beckons for
teenage Tiger Woods
23 Aug: Enfield Advertiser. Young golf star John Fernandes
has putted his way into fourth place in junior’s golf
top tournament. The 14-year-old of Tudor Road, Edmonton, was
vying to become Britain’s top junior player …
He is also hoping to follow in the footsteps of his 20-year-old
brother, Thomas who has just won a place on a golf scholarship
to America … For photo and full text click
here.
Kampala: Cemeteries
26 Aug: The Monitor (Kampala) … The City council owns
three cemeteries at Jinja road, Lusaze Cemetery and Bukasa
Cemetery. Other private cemeteries in Kampala include those
owned by churches, hospitals, and mosques and privately owned
by ethnic groups like the Asians. Some privately owned cemeteries
in Kampala include those for Lubaga and Namirembe Cathedrals,
Parsi cemetery owned by Asians at Lugogo, Nsambya and Mulago
hospital cemeteries. City council has however resolved to
retain and beautify city cemeteries, contrary to its early
pronouncements to allocate them to an investor … Kampala
Mayor, Nasser Sebaggala, has since said the city council is
planning to plant flowers and maintain city cemeteries as
tourist attraction features. "We are in touch with the
British High Commission to see these cemeteries beautified
ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting [Nov.
2007]," Sebaggala told Daily Monitor at City Hall yesterday.
He said city council has no authority over privately owned
cemeteries. 471 words. Click
here.
Vaz Calls for Probe after Men Pulled
off Plane
26 Aug: Leicester Mercury. Keith Vaz has called on ministers
to begin a formal investigation into why two Asian men were
asked to leave a Monarch Air flight on Sunday. Mr Vaz said:
"I have already received complaints from constituents
who want to know if the Government sanctions what amounts
to a form of apartheid. It also smacks of mob rule …
Of course, in the current climate, we all have to accept restrictions,
but we should draw the line where they begin to undermine
the fundamental values of equality." 205 words. Click
here.
Two men, two continents, one bond |
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26 Aug: Intelligencer
Journal (PA, USA). The red, black and gray ties worn
by John Jarvis and Eustace D'Souza symbolize a bond
thicker than blood … Jarvis, 81, of Lancaster,
and D'Souza, 85, of Bombay, India, were both young lieutenants
in the Indian Army … D’Souza recently made
the journey from his homeland to visit his friend …
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D’Souza joined
the Indian Army in 1943 and was trained in jungle warfare
with the intention of being sent against the Japanese
in Burma. However, the regiment's 1st Battalion, which
had fought the Italians in Ethiopia and German Field
Marshal Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps in North Africa,
had taken heavy casualties in Italy. D'Souza retired
a major general in 1977. Text, 853 words and photos
at http://local.lancasteronline.com/4/25194 |
UK: Hospitals botch 300 births a
year
27 Aug: The Sunday Times (UK). More than 300 babies a year
are being left with brain damage because of oxygen starvation
caused by lack of proper care at birth … Jane Rodrigues,
34, from Dartford, Kent, blames the damage suffered by her
two-year-old son Louis on the fact that midwives had failed
to recognise that her 4ft10in frame would have difficulty
delivering the 10lb baby she was about to produce …
Her baby was classed as stillborn but was resuscitated. He
has been left mentally handicapped, unable to walk or talk.
"I am sad and angry for him," she said. "He
is going to be dependent on other people for the rest of his
life." She is pursuing a complaint against Darent Valley
hospital in Dartford. The trust has apologised but denies
liability. Click
here.
Melbourne: World Goa Day Celebration
28 Aug: Bayside Leader (Melbourne). Melburnian Goans will
converge on Kingston City Hall on September 30 to celebrate
annual World Goa Day … Now in its fourth year, World
Goa Day commemorates the 2000 recognition of Konkani Goa's
mother tongue in the Indian constitution … Festivities
on the night will include traditional folk dancing, live music,
prizes and a buffet dinner. Mr Lobo said everyone was welcome
to join the party … World Goa Day is on September 30
at Kingston City Hall, Moorabbin. Details: Oscar Lobo on 0404
848 345
UK: Cricket: Robin d’Souza
torpedoes Bridgwater title hopes
29 Aug. Bridgwater Mercury. A remarkable all-round performance
from former Indian U-19 cap Robin d'Souza ended Bridgwater's
title aspirations at The Parks on Saturday … D'Souza
completed a match-winning 102 not out, with 8 sixes and 7
fours … His remarkable, one-man performance has virtually
crowned Weston as champions of Premier Two. 697 words. Click
here.
Canada: Troy DeSouza: Fall federal
elections doubtful |
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30 Aug: Goldstream
Gazette. Troy DeSouza, the Conservative candidate in
the January election, doesn't believe there will be
another federal vote before 2009. "There's been
lots of speculation and rumours, but I don't see much
of an appetite for another election," DeSouza said
… While DeSouza is considering running in the
next election, he won't officially decide until a nomination
date has been set. For full text, 378 words, click
here. |
Troy is the husband
of Kismet, father of Ava and son of Vince and Sandra.
Born in Karachi, Troy DeSouza came to Canada with his
family in 1975. His father did just about everything
to support his wife and four children. In 1980, DeSouza's
father was beaten and left for dead. |
Eva Fernandes: Know your market
and stand out in it |
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30 Aug. Western Daily
Press (UK) … Eva Fernandes is founder of Born
(www.borndirect.com), a stylish nursery and babycare
store on Gloucester Road. For example her shop was set
up with the intention of encouraging greater use of
real cotton nappies … Now, six years after launching,
BORN has a second shop in London, a productive e-tail
site and an annual turnover of around half a million
pounds. Which all goes to show that small shops can
succeed - but only those determined to stand out from
the crowd. 233 words. Click
here. |
Eva Fernandes was born
in the UK, is married to James Long and they have a
son called Jacob. Her sister Georgina was born in Nairobi.
Their parents, Glorio and Antoinette Fernandes live
in London but are ex-Nairobi (Eastleigh/Pangani) They
trace their Goan roots to Verna (father) and Benaulim
(mother) |
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DEATHS
28 Aug: Siridao, Goa. CAMILO PIRES.
Husband of Ana Rita Fernandes. Father of Alex (London), Rosario
(London), Andrew (London), Magdalena, Lourdina and Socorinha.
26 Aug. Tivim, Goa. MUSSOLINI VALES
DE MENEZES (LINI) Husband of Silvia. Father of Subhash\Esmie
(Melbourne) Kenyatta\Judyline (Perth-Australia) Sarojini\Judy
(Melbourne -Goa) Pappazinha.
24 Aug. Sancoale, Goa. IRENE ESMERALDA
FERNANDES. Sister of Augusta/late Joe D'Souza (UK),
Edward/Violet (UK), Timothy/Emilia (UK), Florida/ Gerard,
Epiphania/Minguel.
16 Aug. Siolim, Goa. REV. FR. ROBERTO
G. FERNANDES (Ex Principal, St Francis Xavier School).
Brother of late John Vincent / Luzia Fernandes, late Justina
/ late Jeremias Francisco Noronha. Uncle of Joe / Eileen (Ireland),
Richard, Iiona (UK), Maria (France), Savio (UK), Sophia /
late Dr. Lawrence Lobo (UK), Dr Xavier / Angela Noronha (Canada),
Blanche / Domnick Fernandes (Canada), Agnes / Joe Rocha (Canada)
& late Leocadia Fernandes.
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12 Aug. Fatorda, Goa.
ARCANJA RODRIGUES. Wife of late Andre
Nicolau. Beloved Mother/Mother-in-law of late Avelino,
Joaquim/Ezilda (Toronto), Filomena/late Victor (Poona),
Rosita/late Sebastiao (Majorda), late Maria Santana/late
John (Poona), Andrew/Libby (Fatorda), Joanita/Minguel
(Leicester). Grandmother of 19 and Great grandmother
of 17. Funeral was held on the 12th of Aug. in Fatorda.
Condolences to donminguel@yahoo.co.uk |
CLASSIFIED
Aerotours & Aerosafaris –
Nick DeMello. |
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HOLIDAY INFORMATION
Goa La Fantasque. By Marie-France Calle.
25 Aug: Le Figaro (France). Excerpts: … the property
developers, come for the majority from north from India,
threw their reserves on this old Portuguese colony for the
obsolete charm … Worse, of the businessmen dream to
install on the quiet coast of the “call centers”
here, the majority of people speak impeccable English”,
claimed a businessman of Bombay … If the regional
persons in charge do not take guard there, the future of
Goa is extremely likely to belong to the concrete …
For Frederick Noronha, independent journalist with Goa,
“Initially, drugs always formed integral part of tourism
in Goa … If you are neither white nor Western, you
do not belong to this world.” For photos and text,
1791 words, click
here.
For a machine translation click
here.
Relationships Summer Loving: My sexy souvenir
27 Aug: The Independent (UK). The holidays are over. But
what if you've met someone special? Emma Beeny, 37, and
her husband Robert, 30, live in Ely. They have a one-year-old
son. She says, “We met five years ago in Goa. I was
on holiday with a friend, and Rob was at the same hotel
… Every morning we would swim together. It was very
romantic - completely different from what I would do in
England, like going on a date every day … We haven't
been back to Goa, but we will when the children are older.
I'd definitely recommend a holiday romance. Click
here.
Climate change to drive radical changes in global
tourism
27 Aug: Easier Travel News (UK). In less than 25 years climate
change will have a radical impact on the global travel industry,
according to the Holiday 2030 report launched by Halifax
Travel Insurance … The main impact of climate change
on Goa will result from rising sea levels, with this very
flat, low-lying area extremely susceptible to even the smallest
rise. By 2030, beach erosion and inundation of shoreline
properties is likely to be a real problem … the coastal
zones that support much of the tourist trade will suffer
increasingly from beach erosion and inundation in the run-up
to 2030 and beyond. Both Goa and Kerala are within the Indian
Ocean’s cyclone belt, and will be affected by the
increase in the number of more powerful cyclones predicted
to occur due to climate change … Click
here.
Around 200,000 foreign tourists expected to visit
Goa
31 Aug: Navhind Times. Around 850 charter flights are expected
to land in Goa in the ensuing tourist season. Over 700 charter
flights landed in the state last year bringing in around
150,000 tourists …Condor is expected to run scheduled
flights from Frankfurt to Goa … Air Lanka would also
operate flights from Colombo to Goa. 518 words. Click
here.
GOA NEWS HEADLINES
Japan Withdraws Students from Goa
University Academic Prog
25 Aug: PTI. Japan has withdrawn its students from the current
year's 'Study India' programme at Goa University, following
recent blasts in Mumbai and the terror threats. 242 words.
Click
here.
Goa policemen to patrol on bicycles
25 Aug: NDTV. The friendly neighbourhood cop in Goa will now
be doing his duty on the good old bicycles … in Goa,
like everything else, the pace of crime is rather laidback.
The state has one of the lowest crime rates in the country.
Click
here.
Goa gets nod for first SEZ
25 Aug: Business Standard. In a significant development, the
Union commerce ministry has given green signal to Goa’s
first special economic zone (SEZ) at Keri in Ponda taluka.
Click
here.
Goa all set for a bright Ganesh Chaturthi
26 Aug: Herald. Not withstanding the high cost of food, fruits
and sweetmeats people across the State are poised to celebrate
Ganesh Chaturthi in a big way. Large crowds were seen thronging
the markets at Panjim, Margao and Mapusa as they made their
last minute purchases before the commencement of the ten-day
festival. For Goans, it’s that time of the year, where
entire Goa eagerly awaits the most colorful and popular Hindu
Goan festival, Ganesh Chaturthi or chovoth as it is traditionally
known. 323 words. http://oheraldo.in/node/18405
Racism in Goa. By M Coutinho (UK)
26 Aug. Herald. I am also a Goan, who has been living in England
for the past 25 years. Racialism exits everywhere in the world,
including Goa. What is worse in Goa compared to England is
bribery where if you have the rupees, one can buy the Law.
The use of paying Ministers, Judges, Police is just uncontrollable
in Goa. Where is the justice? The writer of the article Goan
victim of racism in the UK, needs to know that people in England
do not have to go through injustice that takes place in Goa
due to bribery. I can only assume that the reader comes from
a well off family whose family can afford to ‘BUY’
the law in Goa. http://oheraldo.in/node/18420
‘Indians are among the most
racist people in the world’
27 Aug: Hindustan Times. The moment an Indian comes face to
face with another for the first time, all it takes are a few
subconscious seconds for an ethnic profile to be formed on
either side … Goan —gregarious, laid back, fun
… Given our genetic diversity, when a fair-skinned Punjabi
of Aryan descent dismisses a dark-skinned Dravidian as a ‘Madrasi’,
what it essentially amounts to is racism. Samuel Fatai, a
24-year-old Nigerian studying at Delhi University, has to
say: “I’ve been called kalu, Habshi, Negro, all
sorts of names … I have been strip-searched at most
Indian airports even before 9/11.” 533 words. Click
here.
Goa will face acute water shortage
in future
27 Aug: The Hindu. Goa will suffer an acute water shortage,
as its demand is expected to touch 575 million litres per
day (mld) as against the current 415 mld in few years, Click
here.
Gay marriages on the rise in Goa
27 Aug: Times of India. The number of gays entering into wedlock
in Goa is on the rise and groups working for homosexual rights
are demanding legal cover for such marriages. "In the
last couple of years in Goa, we got 25 such gay couples married.
They don't have social acceptance but the number of gay marriages
is rising," said Vishant Chodankar of the Humsafar trust
in Goa. Gay marriages on the rise. 278 words. Click
here.
Interest free loan scheme a hit among
students
27 Aug: Herald. The Interest Free Loan Scheme (IFLS) launched
by the Government in 2002-2003 has received a tremendous response
from students. Students have taken loans for studies in other
parts of India, the US, the UK, Russia, and Australia among
other places besides Goa. Majority of students who have taken
loans have opted for engineering, dentistry, biotechnology,
nursing, hotel management, sciences and computer applications.
Last academic year 2005-2006 there were more than 1000 beneficiaries.
323 words. http://oheraldo.in/node/18447
Goa’s Records of Births and
Deaths. By Kathy Pereira
28 Aug: Herald. Goa’s records of Births and Deaths were
shifted to Department of Archives so that it would be maintained
properly, without any damage to the manuscripts, most of which
are of Portuguese era … The actual process of applying
for the document is another nightmare. 483 words. http://oheraldo.in/node/18453
Goa on the radar of terrorists
30 Aug: Navhind Times. The Chief Secretary, Mr J P Singh today
said that along with the rest of India, Goa too was reeling
under a constant threat of terror attacks because any terror
activity here would attract international media attention
on an unprecedented scale … “Cyber-cafes will
be asked to maintain a register where all customers will have
to enter details,” he said. 499 words. Click
here.
IN THE NEWS
Portugal’s Consular Staff in
Goa have not been paid for two months.
24 Aug: Lusa (Portugal). "The last salary that received
was in June", said Jorge Veludo who claimed that some
staff there earn 30 euros a month. The consulate of Goa employs
16 persons; 7 of them earn between the 150 and the 300 euros,
seven earn above a thousand euros and two cleaners earn 30
euros. 256 words. Click
here.
UPDATE: Portugal’s Consular
Staff in Goa have not been paid for two months.
25 Aug: Diario Digital. The Government informed today that
the delay in salary payments to the consulate of Goa was due
to a “technical error of the National Bank of the India"
and that the situation was regularized on Monday. Click
here.
Ireland: Fr. Conceicia D’Silva:
Retreat on 2 Sept.
25 Aug: Waterford News & Star. One Day Retreat. Holy Family
Church healing experience by Fr. Conceicia D’Silva Goa,
India (India’s Rosary Priest). Jesus wants you well.
Let Jesus heal you of all of your illnesses (fears, tensions,
depression, guilt, resentments, painful memories, alcoholism,
etc. Programme: 10 a.m. Mass and Reconciliation until 1 p.m.
3-5 p.m. Fr. Conceicia available for private chat. 7.17 p.m.
Mass and Healing Session. Venue: Holy Family Church, Luke
Wadding Street, Waterford. Date: Saturday, September 2nd,
2006. All are welcome.
Karachi: 'Creation of Social Harmony
Most Important' |
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26 Aug: The Nation
(Pakistan). Religious clerics and leaders of Muslim,
Christian, Sikh and Hindu communities came together
to share their views on how to achieve social harmony
at a conference … Archbishop of Lahore Lawrence
Saldanha chaired the session … Wrapping up the
meet, Archbishop Saldanha appealed for help to bring
change in society. |
“Intolerance
is growing at grassroots. Incidents of burning of churches
are increasing. Christians are being targeted and weapon
used is registration of blasphemy case. We no longer
feel at home here. Christians feel insecure. We have
lost the cream of our community. Christians are migrating
to other countries. Fundamentalism and extremism are
spreading in the society,” he added. “The
government should give us time on TV to speak about
our community. This could be one way of discouraging
extremism in society,” he maintained. |
Archbishop of Bangalore celebrated
Konkani mass in Mississauga, Canada
27 Aug: Bellevision. The Most Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras, Archbishop
of Bangalore and Fr. Edwin D’Souza celebrated Konkani
mass on August 20, 2006 at the Sts. Martha and Mary Church,
Mississauga. For text and photos click
here.
Banyan Tree spreads beyond the Asia-Pacific
28 Aug: Straits Times (Malaysia). Banyan Tree executive chairman
Ho Kwon Ping is expanding his premium resort, hotel and spa
chain to India, Ireland, Australia and China … Next
month, Mr Ho will be travelling to India to scout for new
opportunities. He has his eyes on Goa, which is popular with
Indian and foreign tourists.
Karachi: solemn funeral mass for
Archbishop Pereira
28 Aug: AsiaNews. (Italy). The bishops of six dioceses, the
apostolic nuncio and thousands of believers attended the funeral
mass of the archbishop emeritus of Karachi. The deceased bishop
was buried alongside the first Pakistani cardinal, Mgr Cordeiro,
who had been his tutor and friend. For text, 325 words and
photo click
here.
Indian bishop visits Australia for
first Mangalorean Mass
29 Aug: CathNews (Australia). Bishop Aloysius Paul D'Souza
of Mangalore, India, is visiting Melbourne this week to celebrate
the traditional Nativity feast of Konkani-speaking Catholics
in honour of Our Lady's birthday. Click
here.
Dowry: Extreme or mainstream?
29 Aug: Kuwait Times. Condemned by some and praised by others,
the dowry debate still rages. Many agree that it's an institutionalised
custom in India, but for Indian expatriates and others in
Kuwait the dowry is still a topic that spurs controversy among
people from every generation and religion. Although dowries
are illegal in present day India, it is common for the bride's
parents to present substantial gifts to the groom's family
on the day of the wedding. Opinions about the dowry vary greatly
among the young and old. Some say that the "dowry is
a sign of greed" and others argue that the "dowry
preserves our tradition and protects the country's rich heritage."
1044 words. Click
here.
NRI husbands claim harassment by
anti-dowry law
29 Aug: Gulf Times. A growing number of Indian American husbands
claim to be victims of an Indian law against dowry that has
them vulnerable to exploitation – both financial and
emotional – by their wives and in-laws. Click
here.
UAE real estate developers target
projects in India
31 Aug: Khaleej Times. After attracting global attention through
their towering projects, Middle East real estate giants are
now moving to the Indian shores … Some of the large
real estate developers in the Middle East — Emaar Properties,
Al Ghurair Group's ETA Star, Al Rostamani Enterprises' KM
Properties, Nakheel LLC, Dubai Properties and Kingdom Hotel
Investments are betting big on India. Their investment is
literally going everywhere — hotels, malls, healthcare,
housing, IT parks and integrated townships — in Mumbai,
Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Goa and Rajasthan.
Click
here.
RECENT ITEMS OF PARTICULAR
INTEREST ON GOANET. BY CORNEL DACOSTA
Karachi and Pakistan may not have featured much in the
consciousness of the Western Goan Diaspora. However, a recent
detailed post forwarded to Goanet, originating from Lenny
Barretto tells us a great deal about the Goans in Karachi
of yester-year and also in more recent times. Goan Voice
(UK) readers may also find a visit to The Goinkars Own Academy
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goinkars_ownacademy/
quite fascinating.
GVUK readers who have avidly followed the controversy over
Roman and/or Devanagri script and indeed other scripts,
should learn a lot more about this issue from recent Goanet
posts. There are so many points of view and there is so
much new data provided to make this a significant study
in its own right.
Goanet News Service indicates that, gay marriages are on
the rise in Goa and that, groups active for homosexual rights
are demanding legal cover for such marriages. However, on
noting comments on gay people/activity from some Goan Diaspora
sources on Goanet, it would appear that Goan thinking today
in Goa may be more 'progressive' on this issue than in the
Goan Diaspora. Indeed, some Goanet posts suggest that views
on personal morality in today's Goa are increasingly different
from those of 'yesterday's' Goans currently in the Goan
Diaspora. Do GVUK readers agree with such a view? Please
have a say on Goanet.
The Konkani Tiatr has really been going places in recent
years! It has made it to the UK and Canada where sizeable
Goan communities now live. However, that SUKH, led by Gregg
Carvalho (GCS London), will be staged in Frankfurt, Germany
on 7 October 2006, is surely welcome news. This must relate
to a significant recent outflow of Goans from Goa to Europe,
mainly via the Portuguese passport route. With Germany's
economy picking up quite dramatically, once again, even
more Goans are likely to make it their chosen European destination
apart from the UK.
GVUK readers are invited to submit essays about their reminisces
of Goa to be included in the Goa Sudharop Goan Seniors E-Book.
For further details, please contact goainfonews@yahoo.com
Finally, Goanet has reached its 12th Anniversary with a
readership of some 7,000 worldwide. It had small tentative
beginnings but it is undoubtedly a major success story.
Can GVUK readers now afford not to be more involved in this
magnificent Goan organisation?
More details can be found at the Goanet archives at http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/
Or to subscribe to Goanet, send an email to subscribe@goanet.org
UK: TV & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS By Lira Fernandes
DOCUMENTARY: Difference on Screen.
BBC 2. Sat. 2 Sep. 03:30 to 04:00. How Canada's commitment
to multiculturalism works in its film and television industry.
DOCUMENTARY: Get a New Life. Goa
UKTV Style. Sat. 2 Sep. 18:00 to 19:00. Jo and Trevor Whyley
want to swap Birmingham for the more tropical climes of Goa
in India. Builder Trevor is dreaming of retirement but office
manager Jo wants to set up a guesthouse. However, can she
cut through Indian bureaucracy? They have a month to decide
whether to make the move permanent.
DOCUMENTARY: A Tribute to Freddie
Mercury.
BBC Radio 2. Sat. 2 Sep. 21:00 to 22:00. Charts his childhood
in Zanzibar, move to the UK, the formation of Queen and his
rise to superstardom and assesses his musical legacy.
DOCUMENTARY: The Jesus Effect.
Channel 5. Sun 3 Sep.12:35 to 13:35. Jesus in Asia. The varied
effects the presence of Jesus has had on different Asian countries.
FILM: DRAMA: Komal Gandhar.
Channel 4: Tue 5 Sept. 00:35 to 03:05. Ritwik Ghatak charts
the effects of the Partition of India in 1947. In Bengali
with English subtitles, 1961)
FILM: DRAMA: My Son the Fanatic
BBC 1. Wed 6 Sep. 23:45 to 01:15. Bradford taxi driver, Pervez,
originally from Pakistan, embraces the British way of life
whilst his son decides to be an Islamic fundamentalist. 1997.
GARDENING: Garden Invaders
UKTV Style Gardens. Wed. 6 Sep. 21:30 to 22:00. Mark Evans
and Nikki Mager build an Indian style beach hut in rural Oxfordshire.
FORTHCOMING
See http://www.lanfranc.com/lanfranc_location_2000.pdf
for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon
Sat. 2 Sep. G.O.A. Ruby
Thames Boat Cruise & Disco in conjunction with
YLGS. Reporting time 6.15pm, sailing at 7.00pm. Open to all
ages. Contact: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457, Alison
Braganza 07799 586793 or any member of the Social Committee.
Sat. 10 Sep. G.O.A.
Ruby Whist Drive from 1pm – 7pm at St Boniface
Social Club, Tooting. Contact: Diego Pinto 020 - 8767 0663,
Felix Pereira - malawifelix@hotmail.com
Sat. 30 Sep. G.O.A. Ruby
Shopping Extravaganza. Day Trip to France. SOLD
OUT
Sun. 1 Oct. Majorda Union.
Feast of Our Lady of Boa Morte. White Hart Lane School Hall,
Wood Green, London N22. Contact Bernadette Dias 020 8361 9417
or Cajie Braganza 020 8888 5093.
Sat. 14 Oct. G.O.A.
Ruby Ladies in Red Soiree at 7pm at Lola Jones Suite,
Greaves Place, Tooting. Contact: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 -
8771 4457, Claire D'Souza 01784 421421, Marina Viegas 020
- 8656 4217 or any member of the Social Committee.
Sun. 15 Oct. Colva
Union, 33rd Anniversary of the Feast of Infant Jesus.
Venue: Bishop Thomas Grant School, Belltrees Grove, Streatham,
SW16. Mass at 12.30pm followed by the Social. Tickets: Adults:
£12. Children up to 12 years: £5. For Tickets
contact: Bento Fernandes (020) 8672 0283; Hilary Dias (020)
672 5528; Fiona Fernandes (020) 8489 1183; Arlene Fernandes
(020) 8930 7679
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