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COMMUNITY NEWS
| Warren Noronha’s Creation
at the Baftas |
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19 Feb: Mail on Sunday
(UK). Actress Thandie Newton is on a mission to help
designer Warren Noronha. Thandie, 33, wore a pea green
outfit of his at last week's Harper's Bazaar bash. 'He's
my favourite designer and a huge talent, but he's gone
bankrupt,' she told me over a Belvedere cocktail. 'I
want to do all I can to keep his business afloat. I
planned to wear his dress to the Oscars, but didn't
get nominated.' There's always today's Baftas - Newton
is up for an award for Best Supporting Actress for her
role in Crash. For a GVUK profile of Warren Noronha
(ex-Nairobi), click
here. |
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20 Feb.
The Independent (UK). Headline: Thandie Newton crashes
to Bafta win. Click
here.
Many newspapers and TV news programmes around the world
featured Thandie Newton in the Warren Noronha gown.
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Isabel helps docs come up
with diagnosis
17 Feb: The Times of India. "Isabel, the web-based
diagnostic decision support, has information on more
than 10,000 diseases that a doctor is otherwise supposed
to cram into his head," said Dr Joseph Britto,
who studied in JJ Hospital, Byculla before moving to
a London hospital as a paediatric intensivist. It was
during his stint in St Mary's Hospital, London that
he came across Isabel, a three-year-old girl, whose
condition took weeks to diagnose … 526 words.
Click
here.
| Why Doctors So Often Get It
Wrong |
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22 Feb. The New York Times. … Joseph
Britto, a former intensive-care doctor, likes
to compare medicine's attitude toward mistakes
with the airline industry's. At the insistence
of pilots, who have the ultimate incentive not
to mess up, airlines have studied their errors
and nearly eliminated crashes. ''Unlike pilots,''
Dr. Britto said, ''doctors don't go down with
their planes.'' Click
here.
For a GVUK profile of Dr Britto click
here.
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The worthy 30: Toronto's most eligible bachelors
18 Feb: National Post (Canada). … Stephen Lobo Age 32.
Sign "I'm on the cusp of Scorpio and Sagittarius."
His beat: Actor. Drink of choice: Rye on the rocks. In a nutshell:
We'll have what he's cookin'! Stephen, who plays chef Ramir
-- a ladle-carrying ladies' man on the Bravo/CityTV dramedy
Godiva's -- is very crush-worthy. Maybe it's the puppy-dog
eyes or the Joliesque sting or just the quiet confidence,
but he's got the sort of presence that makes even the most
determined channel-surfer pause. Back and forth between Toronto
and Vancouver (where the series is shot), this thespian claims
to know the Grease script by heart. Word for word. His dream
date "There has to be chocolate gelato." For a photo
and profile of him click
here.
| Herman focuses on integration |
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18 Feb. Evening News
– Scotland. The New Scots exhibition of Scotland's
Asian community will showcase the photographic talents
of Herman Rodrigues, director of Suruchi Indian restaurants.
Mr Rodrigues has spent much of his time since coming
to Scotland in recording the lives of the Asian community
across the country, and in Edinburgh in particular.
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The show comes fresh
from a tour of Indian cities where it was exhibited
courtesy of the British Council … New Scots will
be on show at the National Library of Scotland from
March 10 until May 22. 567 words. http://www.scotsman.com/ |
| Paintings By FN Souza Go On Sale
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22 Feb: Clickwalla.com.
In 1965 FN Souza outraged public opinion in Britain
when at the age of 40 he married his third wife, 17-year-old
Barbara Zinkant. He and his new bride were forced to
flee the country after negative press coverage and they
settled in New York where Souza fell on hard times and
was declared bankrupt. |
Over the years he gave
away many of his paintings to friends, pictures which
are now fetching six figure sums and more. Today Britain
is belatedly waking up to the fact that it lost one
of its greatest 20th century artists.
The painting shown is expected to fetch between £200,000
and £300,000. For full text, 838 words, click
here. |
| Toronto: Poor John's Cafe could
have a rich future |
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23 Feb: Now (Toronto).
Poor John's Café (1610 Queen West, at Callender,
647-435-2688). … Don't feel sorry for John Silva.
The first-time restaurateur and his partner, Kristine
Remedios, have just launched Poor John's Café
on the westernmost front of Queen and are doing very
well, thank you. …"Make that seven Brie and
avocado," Silva barks to his sister-in-law Denise
Moraes, who's busily assembling sandwiches … |
Masala Frittata is
a lightly curried scramble wrapped in a chapati and
dolloped with raita … PJ's Goan Breakfast ($8.75)
- more charitable types would describe this dish as
pulled curried pork on rye toast. 783 words. |
DEATHS
19 Feb: Toronto. STEPHANIE FERNANDES
(ex Kericho, Nairobi, Kenya; Dindira, Tanzania and Chorao,
Goa). Wife of Daniel. Mother of Danny/Christine, John/Jacinta
and Senen/Teresa. Grandmother of Joanne, Sean, Lance and Lester.
Viewing at Benisasia Funeral Home, 3263 Derry Road East, Mississauga
on February 22, 2006 from 5:30 to 8:30pm (tel:905-678-0464)
Mass at Our Lady of the Airways in Malton, 7411 Darcel at
10:00 a.m. Thu. Feb. 23. Burial at Assumption Cemetery. (Derry
& Tomken Rd). Condolences to synergyt@pathcom.com
[Info from Stephen de Souza].
18 Feb: Bandra, Mumbai. HILARIO JOANES
of Lisbon. Beloved husband of Petra. Loving father of Anya/Manuel
(London), Lena/Frederic (London). (Death followed a car accident
in Goa). [Info from Gabe Menezes]
13 Feb. Aquem, Goa. ROLLY COLACO.
Husband of Corinne. Father of Conroy. Brother of Elavia/late
Meyrellis Morenas (UK), Roosevelt/Myra (Canada), Isalita/Orceth
Gomes (India). Uncle of Reynella/Kenwyn, Ransley/Rama, Riscenda
(UK), Raechelle/Shelton, Charmaine, Charles (Canada), Shawn/Suzy,
Shelton/Sherna, Shannon, Silvestre (India), Great Uncle of
Isabelle, Niara (UK), Ethan (Canada), Shianne (India).
| In Memoriam: CONRAD MONTEIRO. Month’s
Mind |
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Brenda & Caruso
wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for the support
received from the numerous friends & relatives on
the recent parting of our much-loved Dad, Conrad Monteiro
in London, (aged 83, ex-Customs Mombasa & husband
of the late Blandina). Your prayers, Mass offerings,
messages of sympathy have been a great source of comfort
and consolation to us. Dad left us on 24th January 2006
after suffering from Aspiration Pneumonia and Myocardial
Infarction following a successful routine hip operation.
As a token of appreciation, a holy sacrifice of the
Mass will be offered for all your intentions. caruso@blueyonder.co.uk |
HOLIDAY INFORMATION
Gatwick - Goa 2 weeks £199
Goaway has 2 weeks Dep Gatwick 9 Mar. for £199. Click
here.
Videoclip: Goa: Celebs put 'Behind Bars' for drinking
16 Feb: CNN-IBN. Goa was the place to be last weekend as
Mumbai's Page 3 descended here for the launch of two new
watering holes. To access the videoclip, 2m 17s. click
here.
Visit Goa for the first-ever salsa holiday. By
Pamela D’Mello
17 Feb: Asian Age. A first-ever salsa dance holiday concept
is taking shape in Goa, with some fifty salseros from India
and abroad beginning a salsa weekend on Friday. The "all
stars" salsa weekend launches at a Latin speciality
restaurant "Havana" on Candolim beach on Friday,
followed by a day of workshops, beach games and a closing
celebration of the this Cuban and Puerto Rican dance style
… Click
here.
Far out of the purple haze. By Gavin Bell
18 Feb: Daily Telegraph (UK). Goa, long known as a charming
but shambolic hippie haven, also does a nice line in refinement
for the discerning visitor … amiable chaos of arguably
the most laid-back and charming people in the whole of India
… the thing that really strikes you in Goa is that
people smile all the time - easily and unaffectedly, signalling
a happy disposition best summed up by the concept of socegado.
1934 words. Click
here.
Stumped for choice. Mark Rowe
18 Feb: Daily Telegraph (UK). Mark Rowe offers travelling
cricket fans a guide to England's unorthodox spin around
the subcontinent. The article includes guides to Cricket
Test Match package tours from the UK.
Click here.
Hot spot; Sun World
18 Feb: The Sun. Goa is 31DegreesC. Two weeks B&B at
the Alagoa Guest House costs from £349pp with flight
from Gatwick on March 5. See www.cooptravelshop.co.uk
or call 0870 514 3301.
‘TTAG is a partner in Goa's progress’
19 Feb: Express Travel World. Charles Bonifacio, president,
Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) speaks about
how the association is helping to promote tourism in the
state. 554 words. Click
here.
Dancing in a sea of dust and chaos
19 Feb: Sun Herald (Sydney, Australia). It was once a hippie
haven but a hunger for dollars has corrupted this tiny Indian
state, Kate Hamilton writes. 1507 words. Click
here.
Goa Maps on the Internet
20 Feb: About.com. There are a number of good maps
of Goa available on the Internet. For a Guide with links
click
here.
Goa, Goa, gone
21 Feb: The Guardian. Once an idyllic hideaway, Goa is now
straining under the pressure of a tourist invasion. But
parts of this paradise haven't been lost, writes David Jenkins.
Excerpts: From Vagator southwards is, in season, as populous
as Torremolinos on a torrid August day. Palolem, famously
the most beautiful beach in the south, pullulates with people.
Colva and Calangute are alive with the sound of package
tours … La Plage is one of the most stylish beach
restaurants on the globe … the Russian presence is
large and rowdy … The Russian mafia is said to be
moving in on western-owned businesses in Goa; one restaurateur
is alleged to have been slapped around; another had a gun
shown to him on his premises … 1526 words. Click
here.
PRIZE COMPETITION
Win a holiday for 2 to Canada
Closing date 28 Feb. Click
here.
GOA NEWS HEADLINES
“Goans, the most-cultured people”
17 Feb: Navhind Times. Swami Ramdevji Maharaj today said that
Goans should be lauded for their discipline and dedication
as evident from their response and behaviour … He said
that he had been given an erroneous impression about Goans
before his arrival in the state. “I was told that Goans
consume alcoholic drinks and go to sleep,” he added.
306 words. Click
here.
Goa: Football: Churchill earn FIFA’S
wrath
18 Feb: The Telegraph, (Calcutta). Fifa has pulled up the
Goan club for duping a Nigerian footballer and not paying
his salary … Fifa has directed Churchill to pay $4,800
to Nigerian footballer John Kingsley, but has also said that
the Indian club has made false and contradictory statements
to cover up for their own faults. The Nigerian footballer
had lodged a complaint to Fifa against Churchill. Click
here.
| Goa: No welcome, no meeting: Clinton
to CM |
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18 Feb: MidDay. Former
US President Bill Clinton failed to receive a formal
welcome as per the state protocol, when he landed at
the Dabolim International Airport, Goa, yesterday evening
… A 35-member armed-security force has flown in
from the US. Besides, the Goa police have also provided
tight security around the Leela Resort in Varca, where
Clinton and his delegates are stationed. |
However, Goa’s Protocol Department spokesperson
said, “We have no information on his visit to
Goa.” Click
here.
19 Feb: Los Angeles Times. Clinton Urges Help for
Kids With AIDS. By Pamela D’Mello. Click
here
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Goa: No Aid For HIV Positive 'Outsiders'.
By Preetu Nair
18 Feb. Countercurrents.org. Words hurt more that the disease.
The article lists a sample of how insensitive medical professionals
in government hospitals are when they deal with HIV positive
patients. 552 words. Click
here.
Goa: Fundação Oriente
to launch Conservation Plan
19 Feb. Agência Lusa. Plans include the setting up of
a Museum, art gallery and meeting room. Expenditure is estimated
to be 20 – 30 million Euros. For text, in Portuguese,
495 words click
here & here.
Goa cracks chicken, egg dilemma
21 Feb. The Pioneer. The Goa Government on Monday said it
has an action plan in place to face any eventuality in the
wake of the bird flu scare. Chief Minister Pratapsinh Rane
said that the State borders are sealed for poultry and related
products from neighbouring States and animal husbandry officials
are inspecting all the farms in the state. … Stating
that the tourism industry need not panic, the chief Minister
said there was no single case of bird flu reported in the
State. 190 words. Click
here.
Goa Woos Call Centre Cos
22 Feb: Business Line. Goa’s Chief Minister, Mr Pratapsingh
Rane, has said the Government is encouraging IT industries
and also providing required infrastructure for setting up
such industries in the State. Mr Rane was addressing the delegates
at the `Goa BPO destination annual seminar, 2006' organised
by Mike Jackson BPO, a call centre business company at Agassaim
in South Goa. Click
here.
IN THE NEWS
World Goa Day Cruise.
13 – 20 Aug. 2006. Join the International Celebration.
Departing Long Beach, Los Angeles, Calif. From $1026 per person
(not including fares to/from L.A.). For full details see http://www.goancruising.com/
Reserve your places by 28 Feb. 2006. Enquiries to info@goancruising.com
Portugal: Immigrants And Their Children
Can Become Citizens
16 Feb: IPS-Inter Press Service. By Mario de Queiroz. A new
law approved today by the Portuguese Parliament which extends
the right of nationality to second and third generation immigrants
… The previous law was not based on children's place
of birth, but on the origin and nationality of their parents.
Click
here.
Ann's Emotional Goa Trip
16 Feb: Cornish Guardian (UK). Cllr Ann Lister spent three
weeks in Goa helping families with everyday life and teaching
the locals English. Ann visited the country last year and
was so touched by the people and the friendships she made
that she decided to return, this time with a suitcase of clothes
taken from her own wardrobes, her children's cast-offs and
brand new items kindly donated by Cobweb children's clothes
shop in Fore Street, Newquay … She said: “I will
be taking more books and clothes next time …”
If anyone would like to donate items for Ann to take on her
next trip they can contact the Cornish Guardian's Newquay
office on 01637 873461. 349 words. Click
here.
Goan Crab Soup
19 Feb. Daily News (New York). … Along the southwestern
coast of India, fish soup is all about fusion: Gary Walia,
the general manager at Tamarind, says the Goan crab soup served
at the restaurant is typical of this region, where there is
a big Portuguese influence. He describes the rich, silky mix
of crabmeat, cream and curry leaf, ginger and saffron as "Portuguese
with Indian spices." For the recipe click
here.
UK: New ethnic media trade body aims
to lure advertisers
19 Feb: Asians in the Media. A trade body seeking to bring
ethnic media owners under one banner was unveiled at Westminster
this week. The launch for Multi Ethnic Media Owners (MEMOA)
was hosted by culture minister David Lammy and Keith Vaz MP.
Click
here.
UK: Leicester: Church Petition Taken
to the Top
20 Feb: Leicester Mercury. A petition with 900 names opposing
a ban on flowers and mementos being left on graves has been
handed in to the House of Commons. The decision by St Mary's
Church in Humberstone, Leicester, to prevent people leaving
items on ground where ashes are buried has enraged people
whose loved ones are interred there. The document was handed
to Deputy House of Commons Speaker by Leicester East MP Keith
Vaz. St Mary's church council says it needs to keep the site
tidy. 416 words. Click
here.
UK: Ethnic groups 'fear police more'
20 Feb: BBC News. Almost one third of Asian and black people
in England and Wales fear police harassment if they make a
complaint against their force, a study suggests. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4730922.stm
| Pakistan: Christians Easy Target
for Mobs |
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20 Feb: Asia News
(Rome). The Catholic Church condemns yesterday’s
attack against two Christian churches in Sukkur, ostensibly
motivated by allegations of blasphemy … What is
happening is really worrying Archbishop Pinto. “Things
are really tense for the Christian community in Pakistan,”
he said. “We are easily targeted by angry mobs
and the authorities do nothing to calm our fears.”
681 words. http://www.asianews.it/view.php?l=en&art=5441 |
| India: Badminton: Richard Vaz is
BAI vice-president |
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21 Feb: Herald. Excerpts:
Richard Vaz became the first Goan to be elected on the
Badminton Association of India panel. … Goan badminton
has survived for long due to the magnanimity of Richard,
ever since he was elected secretary of the GBA in 1984.
He said , “I haven’t yet realised the dream
I have for Goan badminton … Efforts of the players,
parental support and government backing is a must.”
Richard has also been named as the Chairman of BAI’s
Development Committee. For full text click
here. |
Congratulations to
Goan Voice UK sponsor Richard Vaz of Rich(ard) Builders
in Goa. His is married to Lafira (nee Louzardo, ex-Mombasa).
To check out his website click here. http://www.richbuilders-goa.com
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India: Teachers looking for people
to sterilise
21 Feb: Asia News (Rome). Public school teachers are now required
to promote sterilisation among students and their families.
Such a policy has come into place in the northern Indian state
of Uttar Pradesh after a district judge issued an order forcing
teachers, public servants and village leaders to fulfil a
“sterilisation” quota by March 31 on pains of
dismissal, suspension or transfer. Click
here.
Jana Stanfield to perform in Kisumu
& Goa
21 Feb: Eworldwire (NJ, USA). Jana Stanfield, an inspirational
humorist and accomplished singer-songwriter who achieved multi-platinum
success with her songs being recorded by such artists as Reba
McEntire and Andy Williams is going on a World Tour …
Stanfield will travel to Haifa, Israel; Salvador, Brazil;
Kisumu, Africa; Goa, India and Sydney, Australia. Click
here.
| Chicken Cull in India |
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22 Feb: Globe &
Mail (Canada). [Photo by Sebastian D'Souza shows an
Indian government health worker gingerly wringing the
neck of a chicken in India. The health worker is not
wearing gloves or mask!] |
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Abuse rattles Indian call centre
staff
22 Feb: BBC News. Many call centre workers in India resent
being abused. Recently Shane Fernandes in Mumbai was speaking
with a customer in the US about a credit card scheme but just
at the last minute the American learnt the young, sweet-talking
agent was calling from a call centre in India. "He just
refused to deal with me because he found out I was an Indian,"
recollects Mr Fernandes … tantrums by customers in the
services industry are not uncommon in any country. But it
is the racial overtones that worry young professionals in
India's multi-billion-dollar Business Processing Outsourcing
industry. Click
here.
RECENT ITEMS OF PARTICULAR
INTEREST ON GOANET. BY CORNEL DACOSTA
The Shroud in Turin (Torino) has been discussed and debated
extensively on Goanet with respect to its authenticity.
Readers of the Goan Voice (UK) may well have seen the Shroud
for themselves, and hopefully, will contribute to the discussion
on this theme on Goanet. Likewise, there has been a lot
of in-depth debate about the authenticity, or not, of the
remains of Saint Francis Xavier in Goa.
Bill Clinton's visit to Goa to help non governmental organisations
to advance his international health mission on HIV/AIDS
appeared to have been quite successful, especially, the
planned visit to the CIPA pharma plant at Verna. Mr Clinton
praised India's substantial output of doctors as well as
his sheer enjoyment of the hotel facilities in South Goa,
including the superb cuisine. I did wonder however, if he
had any time to play his tenor saxophone, which he so much
enjoys, with some of our outstanding Goan jazz musicians?
He had done this, not too long ago, on a visit to Bombay.
Is there a fear that, the Goans are likely to be minorities
in their own land? This is indeed what MLA Mathany Saldanha
believes and he provides an explanation for his fears. Find
out more about this theme from Goanet.
The issue of avian flu is of much concern to many in Goa
and the authorities appear to have established strict controls
over the import of birds into the state. However, in the
many markets in Goa, it is business as usual over the availability
of poultry including English breeds.
Finally, for those interested in obtaining Indian and Portuguese
passports there is extensive detail provided on Goanet about
the current regulations which are in place to obtain such
documents. But do hurry!
More details can be found at the Goanet archives at http://www.goanet.org
Or to subscribe to Goanet, send an email to subscribe@goanet.org
UK: TV & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS
Travel Programme on Goa
23 Feb. 6:30 – 7:00 pm. Travel: Earthwalkers: Goa. Travel
Channel (148)
Drama: Footballers' Wives with Laila
Rouass
23 Feb. 9:00 – 10:00 pm. ITV1. Series Broadcasting same
time every Thursday, Repeated on ITV2 on Wednesdays at 10:30
pm
Film: The Ascent. World War II Drama
set in Kenya
24 Feb. 3:00 – 5:00. Channel: Hallmark. Cast includes
Rachel Ward and Ben Cross. 1994
Music: Ravi Shankar in Concert
25 Feb: 8:30 – 9:30 pm. Channel: Artsworld (157)
Documentary: Children visit their
roots
26 Feb: 12:00 – 12:30 pm Channel: five 105. Eleven-year-old
Hemali from Leicester discovers a side of India she's never
seen before.
Talk Show: Thinking Allowed: Sati
1 Mar. 4:00 – 4:30 pm. BBC Radio Four Longwave. Laurie
Taylor looks at the Indian custom of Sati or widow burning.
Travel Programme on Goa
1 Mar. 8:30 – 9:00 pm. Travel: Earthwalkers: Goa. Travel
Channel (148)
Entertainment: Desi DNA
1 Mar: 11:20 – 11:50 pm. BBC 2. Asian arts and lifestyle
magazine. Includes the growth of male grooming and a look
at Brick Lane.
Documentary: A Very British Bollywood
2 Mar: 9:00 – 10:00 pm. BBC 2. Documentary looking at
how the Indian movie industry has begun to make films in the
UK and a look at the making of Private Moments, an erotic
comedy that revolves around the sex lives of four young women
in London.
Film: Bollywood/Hollywood
3 Mar: 01:55 – 03:45 am. Channel 4 Canadian-Indian director
Deepa Mehta’s Bollywood comedy/love story.
FORTHCOMING
See http://www.lanfranc.com/lanfranc_location_2000.pdf
for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon
Sat. 25 Feb. 4 pm to 10:30 pm at Archbishop
Lanfranc School, Croydon. Traditional
Red & Black evening to celebrate Goan carnival,
partly in aid of PEACE HAVEN. Enliven yourself with live bands
- Level 4 and Chicco. Dress - Red & Black combination.
Tickets (inc. Buffet & snacks) adults £15.00, children
4-12 years £5.00. contact- 0208 932 9375, 0208 640 6589,
0208 681 8716 or email: normancortez@hotmail.com
chicokey72@hotmail.com
or cornmonty@tiscali.co.uk
Sun. 26 Feb. Mungul
Union (UK) celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Mount
Carmel at White Hart Lane School Hall, White Hart Lane, London
N22. Live music by "MAZ & CO" and Disco by "FANTASY".
Mass at 12.30 pm. For tickets and details, contact by email,
piadsilva@hsbc.com
Sun. 30 Apr. G.O.A.
Ruby Singles Snooker Tournament. Entries by email to:
malawifelix@hotmail.com
Sun. 7 May. G.O.A.
Ruby Goan Nostalgia - Cultural Show at Archbishop Lanfranc
School. Contact: Alfred Rebello 020 – 8337 8022
FOR LATER EVENTS SEE http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/
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