Yearly Archives: 2009
THREE PEARL BUTTONS
My name is Beverley Shenoy. I live in Pennsylvania (USA) with my husband and two young children. I have recently authored a novel, titled, ‘Three Pearl Buttons’. The story is about a catholic family living in Mumbai and the life … Continue reading
TREATMENT OF BRITISH FAMILIES IN GOA
Hi I am one of the British who bought property in Goa after visiting for years,please sign our petition to the British Government and help us.If we loose our home in Goa we loose all our savings and pension fund.Could … Continue reading
Mass for the deceased – Saturday 13th June 2009
The Mass for Deceased members of our community was held on Saturday 13 June at the Goan Community Association’s Centre in North London. Continue reading
GOA REGIONAL PLAN RP – 2021
The Regional Plan will have a major impact on many issues that affect Goa, its beauty, land and environment, its people, their properties and infrastructure. Non-resident Goans who are not aware of its contents will find the RP will most likely impact on their … Continue reading
ANNIVERSARY / MAY BALL 2009
Following the very successful Extravaganza Ball in January, the Board turned its attentions to planning the rest of the year’s events. The first of these was the Anniversary/May Ball during which we had the crowning of the May King and … Continue reading
Membership Renewals
All our Ordinary and Associate Members are reminded that the membership year runs from 1st January to 31st December – in other words, it is the calendar year. Renewals become due in January of each year and members have up … Continue reading
18/02/2009 INTERESTED IN APPEARING ON TV – READ ON
The makers of Channel 4’s successful documentary series ‘The Family’ that was aired last year, are looking for a new family to take part in the second series, but this year they would like to look at a British Asian family. … Continue reading
GOAN EXTRAVAGANZA – 3 JANUARY 2009
Despite the credit crunch, the flu virus, the extreme cold and the enticement of cheap fares to Goa over the Christmas season, the GOA’s New Year Extravaganza attracted yet again a mega crowd of revellers to the Wandsworth Town Hall … Continue reading