World:Diary (Update: MAY-2018)
Where Goan People Support, Meet and Greet. Showcasing our Music, Cuisine, Talent and Heritage. Please forward and share with family and friends. MAY 2018 GOA -Global Goans Network as part of World Goa Day Celebrations 2018 worldwide is bringing out a book “Goa Stories”, and invites all age groups to participate and share interesting stories of your childhood as accurately as possible for publication Feel free to use our “Amchi Bhas”, our local colourful Konkani with its English translation in Brackets It is hoped that your untold stories will evoke memories from your childhood days. A gift to our younger generation who are born and spread out in the diaspora. Your entry 500 words min to 3000 words max further details from goastoriesfromchildh...@gmail.com *** UK London Sun: 20 May 2018: Margao Union UK invites you to celebrate Feast of The Holy Spirit at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road Croydon, CR9 3AS. Holy Mass at 1245pm followed by dancing to the sound of Stringalong by Inacio. Tickets (Tickets include Snack, meal and dessert). Before 30 April: Adult: £12.00 Children (5 -14): £8. Thereafter all Tickets: £15.00. Contact Bella: 0208 372 1253 or 07949 233307; email: isabellafernan...@hotmail.co.uk mailto:isabellafernan...@hotmail.co.uk . Xavy: 0208 803 5146 or 07507 950455 Rosalind: 0208 767 8652, Camilo: 0208 801 3637 Lucas: 0795 714 8406. *** UK 25 May 2018 GDPR becomes Law are you and your organisation compliant. What is the GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation is a new, European-wide law that replaces the Data Protection Act 1998 in the UK. It places greater obligations on how organisations handle personal data. It comes into effect on 25 May 2018. The really big issue facing us Goans at the moment is, though, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which will also have an effect on clubs and associations and how they store and use their members’ personal data. The Information commissioner’s office Phone helpline is aimed at people running small businesses or charities. To access the new service dial the ICO helpline https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/helpline/ on 0303 123 1113 and select option 4 to be diverted to staff who can offer support. This dedicated advice line offers help to small organisations preparing for the new data protection law, including the General Data Protection Regulation. https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/ *** UK London 27 May 2018: Goans have Talent an evening of Song, Music Comedy Traditional Goan Snacks and a meal. This is a show where children are the stars accompanied by professional guest Tiatrist to entertain you. Children who wish to take part please contact Grina 07846657791, Francisco 07846 034060 Peter 07417 494316 Simon 07417 437462 Greg 07931753653 For Tickets and further information please contact the above. Villiers High School,Boyd Avenue Southall UB1 3bt at 5.00pm *** JUNE 2018 UK Swindon Sat. 2nd June 2018. Wyvern Theatre Swindon, SN1 1QN at 2.30 & 6.30pm. Samhen Production Presents Samuel Carvalho's new play “NHOIM MOGACHE PUN ROGTACHE” with starry casts and fresh faces alike with enjoyable evening of laughter & tears combined that you won’t regret booking for. Sound by Waterfront (Carlos) and Lights Greg Carvalho. Wembley contacts: Luiza 07949366303, S Caitan 07440384326, Martin 07438470500, Asis 07459458363, Felix Gonsalves 07800570081. Swindon contacts: Monty 07417388762, Alvaro 07440720334, Bala Peter 07438779468, Vital 07459237802, Olavo 07448334041, Augustin 07405696091. Southall contacts: Liston 07424765111, Inacio Sequeira 07542039323, Sebastian Pinheiro 07401870858, Peter De Souza 07448331204, Geldo 07448177490. *** UK Colchester Essex Sunday 10 June- Pipes in the Park Castle Park makes the perfect setting for a Scottish themed day out, culminating in the awesome massed pipes and drums at 5pm. With pipers, drummer and dancers performing throughout the day in their colourful kilts, there is plenty to see and hear. A great range of local craft stalls, children's entertainments and food and drink outlets make for a perfect family day out. Entrance to the park (public) is free, so come and enjoy 'Pipes in the Park' Quality Goan food and Spices will be available from Goan Cusine of Epsom.http://www.goancuisine.co.uk Car Parking £2.00 entrance. Catchpole Road CO1 1XN.Lucky number prize draws. *** UK London Sun. 17 June 2018: Siolim Union (London) invites you to celebrate their 38th Anniversary of the Feast of St Anthony of Padua to be held at Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, Mitcham Road, Croydon CR9 3AS. Mass at 12 noon prompt, followed by dancing to the fabulous music of 'MAZ & CO'. Tickets: Members £14, Guests £15 include snacks and a Goan meal. Children under 12 years free admission. Licensed Bar available. Dress - Formal (strictly no jeans or trainers). No table reservations allowed. The Managing Committee reserve the right of admission. For tickets please contact: Tony Fernandes 020 85403566, Eugene Fernandes 020 86654773, Loretta Fernandes 020 83309307 or Wendy Fernandes 020 87680545 *** UK Southampton Sat 23 June 2018: Golden Goa Southampton Annual Picnic, Avon Beach Dorset. Return coach from Southampton. WhatsApp Roque 07816 195002 or email roque...@yahoo.co.uk *** UK London Sun 24 June 2018: Benaulim Association UK invites you to celebrate the feast of their Patron St John the Baptist at Woodside High School Hall, White Hart Lane, Wood Green N22. Holy Mass will start promptly at 12.30pm, followed by dancing to the sounds of 'SHADES'. Tickets which include delicious snacks and a meal costs £12 for members and £14 for guests. Children 6 TO 15 years £7 and FREE for 5 and under. Please book early to avoid any disappointment. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. For further details and tickets please call Jack on 0208 903 9017, Mary 0208 803 9752, Filu 020 7625 4728 Josephine 0208 352 8355/07957148406. For the flyer, *** JULY 2018 UK London Sun. 1 July 2018: Aldona Association (London) would like to invite you to celebrate our 42nd Feast of Saint Thomas at Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, Mitcham Road, Croydon CR9 3AS. Holy Mass starting promptly at 12pm, followed by Social with ‘Live’ Music from the UK’s No.1 Goan Band ‘Shades’ plus our very own DJ Richiee. Tickets (include Snacks & Meal): Members £13, Guests £15, Children (6-11 years) £6, Children (Under 5) Free. Book early to avoid disappointment – Tickets will not be sold at the door. For tickets and further details, please email: aldonalon...@gmail.com or call Gary Coutinho: 07958 435147 or Michelle DeSouza: 07713 449906 *** Canada Mississauga Sat 28 July 2018: Viva Goa 2018 - GOA Toronto | GOA Toronto https://goatoronto.com/viva-goa-2018/ Canada Missisuaga Toronto Sat 28 July Viva Goa presents Legends of Goa supporting Mississauga food bank at “Father Kamber” Croatian Recreational Park, 4525 Missisauga Road, Eglinton from 11am to 7pm. Visitors are requested to bring non perishable items for the FOOD BANK Tickets: Regular $10.00, GOA Members $8.00 (Until May 13), Children under 12 free. Selwyn Colaco 416 6485468 Errol Francis 9056242566 Rachelle Almeida 647 8298306 Linda DSA 9058248406 Greta Dias905 646 2853 Hema Pereira 647500 6103 Cassian Rodrigues 905301 2160 Bernie Raymond Souza 416892 2629 Noreen Almeida 416303 8360 Lynette Gomes 416 697 0153 Edgar Faleiro 2896814102 Dexter Fernandes 6478985313 Yvonne Carvalho 647207 3096 Wendy Pinto 7786820361 Fatima D’Mello 9058369807 Email: i...@goatoronto.com. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5667 Station "A" Toronto, Ontario, M5W 1N8. For flight enquiries contact your usual Travel Agent or in UK mel...@symtravels.com mailto:mel...@symtravels.com (www.sym-travels.com) *** AUGUST 2018 UK London Sun 26 Aug 2018. G.O.A. Sports Day, Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road, London, SE25 4QL, 11am to 5.30pm - Contact Vince Fernandes 07853132336 *** UK: London Sat 20 October Colva Union uk Colva Union UK is organising their 45th Anniversary Ball celebrating the Feast of Infant Jesus on Saturday 20th October 2018 with Holy Mass at 4pm at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church Heston.TW5 0RL followed by a social next door. Music will be provided by super Goan band The Big Dream and they will be an authentic Goan buffet. Dress to Impress: Formal - Theme Colour is Sapphire Blue. Tickets are priced at just £17.00 for Adults (£20.00 after 1st October 2018), £10.00 for children under 12 years. For Tickets contact: Gabriel: 0208 2307139, Brian: 07833494173, Deborah: 0208 384 3809, Joe: 0741741527, Pedro: 07854865116. Your Mood Setters: Brian, Elaine and Antonio. Rights of Admi
