Book launch of 'A Railway Runs Through'
2014-05-03 13:30 - 14:30 UTC | Sterling Suite, HSBC Sports and Social Club, Lennard Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1QW, United Kingdom
The Goan Association (U.K) is pleased to invite you to the book launch of ‘A Railway Runs Through.’ The book is the outcome of the three year ‘Histories of British-Goans Project’ and forms a unique record of our history.
The launch will take place at 1:30 pm on Saturday May 3, 2014 at the following address:
Sterling Suite, HSBC Sports and Social Club. Lennard Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1QW.
Ample parking available. For those travelling by rail, the New Beckenham BR station (Travelcard Zone 4) is adjacent to this club. Refreshments will be served at the event.
Please confirm your attendance to lescarvalhos@yahoo.com indicating the names of those in your party. Thanks to a generous grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund, 100 copies of this book will be available for distribution, free of charge, on this day (restricted to one copy per family) on a first come, first serve basis. For more information about the project, click here

Goan Chaplaincy Day
2014-05-18 | Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR9 3AS, United Kingdom
Sunday 18 May 2014
Venue: Archbishop Lanfranc School Hall, Croydon.
Thanksgiving Mass at 1.30 pm.
Principal Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Francis Carvalho – Superior General of Pilar – followed by a social.
Live on stage: MUSICAL VISION and Inacio’s one-man-band – STRING ALONG.
Added attraction: Goa’s unique cultural dances showcased by Agnelo Carneiro.
Mood setter: Elliot Bocarro.
Tickets available from: Nina Pinto (Tooting) 020 8767 0663.
Cippin Fernandes (Swindon) 07727617537
Debbie Fernandes (Hounslow) 07896007011
Joe Fernandes (Norbury) 07764659305

12th Annual GOA Golf Open
2014-07-06 | Wycombe Heights Golf Course, Rayners Ave, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9SZ, United Kingdom
Sunday 6th July 2014:
12th Annual GOA Golf Open

Wycombe Heights Golf Course,
Rayners Ave,
Loudwater,
High Wycombe,
Buckinghamshire HP10 9SZ
United Kingdom
(Phone: 01494 815897)
For further details please contact –
Jacinto D’Silva 07770968164 – jac.dsilva@btconnect.com
Joe Mascarenhas: 01784 211832 – joe_mascarenhas@hotmail.com.

G.O.A. MEN'S WORLD CUP FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
2014-07-19 | Elmers Road, Elmers End Station, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4EJ, United Kingdom
Saturday 19th July 2014
Venue: Elmers End Road. Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4EJ
For further details contact:
Blasco Junior Goes on 07946 432747
or
Neil DeMendonca on 07960736052

GOAN Community Association(Ealing) Sports Day 2014
2014-07-19 | St Anslems Church, 89 West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HJ, United Kingdom
Sports Day 2014

G.O.A. GOAN FESTIVAL 2014
2014-07-27 | Cranford Community College, 161 High Street, Cranford, Middlesex, TW5 9PD, United Kingdom
GOAN FESTIVAL – SUNDAY 27th JULY 2014
CRANFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High Street, Cranford, Hounslow, Middlesex TW5 9PD
Goan Festival Poster 2014
Please abide by the following rules:
NO PRIVATE FOOD & DRINKS INCLUDING ALCOHOL
ARE ALLOWED TO BE BROUGHT ON THE PREMISES.

Bags and cars will be searched and any unauthorised items will be CONFISCATED & DISPOSED. Searches will also include stall-holders’ vehicles. Only food for special dietary requirements will be permissible.
Support our caterers as the Goan Festival is not a “picnic”.
By law, the Bar has the authority to refuse to serve anyone whom they feel has consumed over an excessive amount of alcohol.
Please deposit litter in the bins provided.
No animals or pets other than guide dogs will be permitted on the premises.
Entrance to the Festival is charged at £5.00 per person. Children under 16 are free. Proof of age may be required.
PLEASE BRING EXACT MONEY – this will reduce queuing time at the gate. If you are exiting the premises and wish to return, please ensure you notify the security gate personnel.
There is ample parking for cars and coaches on the premises. Cars will be charged at a full day’s rate at £5.00 per car
PLEASE BRING EXACT MONEY – this will reduce queuing time at the gate
Parking Is At Your Own Risk – The Goan Association are not responsible for damage or theft to vehicles or vehicle contents
PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE NEARBY RESIDENTIAL STREETS OR IN THE GROUNDS OF NEARBY BUSINESSES including the British Airways Concorde Club.
A “free” shuttle service will operate from Hounslow West Underground Station (Piccadilly Line).
Alternatively, you may travel by tube to Heathrow Terminals (T1,2,3) and
take Bus Route: 105. This bus will stop right outside Cranford Community College.
Bus Routes 105, 111, H28
Trains/Underground
The nearest Underground station is Hounslow West Underground Station, 1.7 miles away on the Piccadilly line. The nearest Railway Train stations are: Southall Station 2miles away and Hayes and Harlington Station 2.1 miles away.
Roads
The venue is located close to Junction 3 (A312) of the M4. The A4 & A30 feed into the A312 and High Street, Cranford crosses over the A312 Parkway. Stewards will be directing traffic to the appropriate Entrance Gate.
A map of the site can be obtained from our website HYPERLINK “http://goauk.com” www.goauk.com or via the following link:-
Map Location Link
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED:
PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY PRIVATE ALCOHOL TO THE GOAN FESTIVAL AS SECURITY HAVE BEEN AUTHORISED TO CONDUCT SEARCHES AND CONFISCATE ANY UNAUTHORISED DRINKS

Goan Welfare Society Summer Sizzler
2014-08-17 13:30 - 21:00 | Harrow Leisure Centre, Christchurch Avenue, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 5BD, United Kingdom
At the Harrow Leisure Centre, Christchurch Avenue, Harrow HA3 5BD from 1.30pm to 9pm.
Music by the fabulous Raising Steam and DJ Kim.
All proceeds to the Goan Welfare Society (Registered Charity No. 280542).
Tickets: £15 each to include three course meal. Children under 10 – £8.
Contact:

Norma Menezes 020 8771 4457
Nina Pinto 020 8767 0663
Ravi Vaz 07909 927539
Paul/Chloe De Mendonca 020 8384 0272
Alfred/Anita Rebello 020 8337 8022
Dexter Botelho 07855 434300.

GOA Senior Citizens Trip to the Seaside
2014-09-13
Saturday 13 September 2014.
GOA Senior Citizens Trip to the seaside.

Venue to be confirmed.
Pick-up points: Greenford (Bridge Hotel bus stop), Tooting Broadway (Library) & Norbury BR Station.
Tickets: Members £12, Non-members £15.
Contacts:
Chloe De Mendonca 020 8384 0272,
Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 8771 4457
Flavio Gracias 020 8723 1322.

GOA Trook Tournament
2014-09-21 | ATC Hall, 192 Merton Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1EG, United Kingdom
Sunday 21 September 2014.
GOA Trook Tournament
at ATC Hall, 192 Merton Road, South Wimbledon.
Entries close on 9/9/14. Draw at 11.30am.
Contact: Jacinto Fernandes 020 8542 5427

GOA Mass for Deceased
2014-11-08 | SS Peter & Paul Church, Cranmer Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4LD, Cranmer Road, Mitcham, CR4 4LD, United Kingdom
at SS Peter & Paul Church, Cranmer Road, Mitcham CR4 4LD,
at 12.15pm, followed by a three-course meal.
Advance booking required for meal – ticket price £7.
Contact:
Chloe De Mendonca 020 8384 0272
Nina Pinto 020 8767 0663
Flavio Gracias 020 8723 1322.

The Village of Nuvem SILVER JUBILLEE feast
2014-11-09 | Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR9 3AS, United Kingdom
Saturday 9 November 2014
The Village of Nuvem celebrates
the SILVER JUBILLEE feast of Our Lady of Mae Dos Pobres (Mother of the Poor)
Location:
Archbishop Lanfranc School,
Mitcham Road,
Croydon,
CR9 3AS.
Holy Mass at 12.30pm followed by a social gathering
(Contact: Greg Carvalho at: greg@god.co.uk)
Download Word Document for this event

2014 – G.O.A EGM / AGM
2014-11-29 | Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR9 3AS, United Kingdom
SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2014
G.O.A EGM / AGM at Archbishop Lanfranc School
(2.30pm) Open to fully paid members only.

Note Added Dec 5th 2014:
The EGM & AGM were held at Archbishop Lanfranc Academy on Saturday 29 November 2014 and, although we have nearly 700 Members, the attendance was most disappointing this year.
The EGM was inquorate and the Chairman, Ravi Vaz, was forced to adjourn the meeting. However, he did give a verbal report on our property investment in Ilford. He confirmed that since the property was rented from its inception, we have not had a single vacant month.
Fortunately, by the time the AGM started, we had a quorum and business was able to proceed. Richard Fernandes explained in detail, various aspects of our Financial Statements of Account and said that he was stepping down at today’s AGM. A vote of thanks for his 14 years of service was recorded.
We are delighted that new Directors joined the Board. Juliette De Menezes-D’Costa was elected as Public Relations Director and Vincent Fernandes, as Sports Director. Calvin Barreto became the new Finance Director and as a result his former position of Assistant Finance Director is now vacant.

G.O.A. Celebration of the Feast of St Francis Xavier
2014-11-30 12:30 - 17:00 | Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR9 3AS, United Kingdom
SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2014
G.O.A. Celebration of the Feast of St Francis Xavier at Archbishop Lanfranc School.
Starts with Holy Mass at 12.30pm and followed by a scoial.
Tickets: £3.50 for members & £7.00 for non-members (price includes a meal).
Contacts: Chloe De Mendonça (020 8384 0272)
Nina Pinto (020 8767 0663)
Flavio Gracias (020 8723 1322)

G.O.A. Children’s Christmas Party & Senior Citizens Lunch
2014-12-06 16:00 - 22:00 | Vestry Hall, 336 London Road, Mitcham, ,CR4 3ND
SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER 2014
Christmas Party
Members and their guests are welcome to bring along their children (up to 12 years of age) to the annual Christmas Party details of which appear below.
This is also a function for the Senior Citizens to come together for Christmas Cheer. Families are of course most welcome as there will be a lot of entertainment!
Venue: Vestry Hall, 336 London Road, Mitcham CR4 3ND
Time: 16:00 onwards
Tickets: Children – Members £6; Non-Members £8. Ticket includes a meal, drink and a gift from Santa.
Adults – Members £6; Non-Members £8. Ticket includes a meal.
For tickets please contact: Chloé De-Mendonça 020 8384 0272

G.O.A. Coach Trip to Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market
2014-12-13
SATURDAY 13 DECEMBER 2014
Christmas Market, Birmingham
Saturday 13th December 2014
This will be a Christmas Shopping experience to remember! A day trip to Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market which is the largest authentic German market outside Germany and Austria with over 180 stalls. All ages welcome!
Indulge in gifts, jewellery, decorations, handmade toys, delicious German delicacy and the ever popular Glϋhwein, and Traditional Carols and Christmas Songs.
Dress code: Jump in the festive spirit with Christmas Jumpers and/or Christmas coloured clothing. Tickets: Members £13; Non-Members £17.
Coach pickup points:

Norbury Station 08:30hrs;
Tooting Library 09:00hrs;
Greenford (behind the Bridge Hotel, UB6 8ST) 10:00hrs.

For tickets please contact Chloé De-Mendonça 020 8384 0272 or Flavio / Bernie Gracias 020 8723 1322

GOA Extravaganza
2015-01-10 19:00 - 2015-01-11 01:00 | Wandsworth Town Hall, High Street, SW18 2PU, United Kingdom
Wandsworth Town Hall
One of our iconic events in the G.O.A. UK Calendar is upcoming on Saturday 10th January 2015. Preference will be given to Members to purchase their tickets until 19 December 2014. Please get your tickets early to avoid disappointment as after this date, sale of tickets will be open to all.
No Members’ tickets will be available for sale at the gate.
For more information, please contact Chloé De-Mendonça 020 8384 0272 or Marilou De-Souza 020 8677 0390 or Bernie Gracias 020 8723 1322
Goan Extravaganza Saturday 10th January 2015

A Day with Our Lady of Fatima
2015-05-24 13:30 | St Boniface Roman Catholic Church, 185 Mitcham Road, Tooting, SW17 9PG, United Kingdom
Sun. 24 May 2015 – G.O.A. (UK).
A Day with Our Lady of Fatima
at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 185 Mitcham Road, Tooting, London. SW17 9PG.
From 13.30hrs, Rosary, Benediction and Consecration to the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary followed by Holy Mass being offered for the Goan Community by Rev. Fr. Peter Soares before he leaves the UK.
After the service you are invited into the hall for light refreshments in the presence of Our Lady of Fatima. This is one of the four statues of Our Lady commissioned by Pope Benedict XV in 1917. This statue was then blest by Pope Pius X.
For further details, please call Juliette on 07958 537314 or visit http://goauk.com for more details.

Senior Citizens Coach Trip to Windsor
2015-06-27
Saturday 27th June 2015
Pick-up points: Norbury, Tooting and Hounslow.
For further details contact Chloe De Mendonca on 020 8384 0272.

G.O.A. Open Golf Tournament
2015-07-26 | Hoebridge Golf Centre, Old Woking Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 8JH, United Kingdom
G.O.A. Open Golf Tournament will be held at Hoebridge Golf Centre, Old Woking Road, Woking, Surrey GU22 8JH (in Woking, Surrey) on Sunday 26 July 2015.
There will be prizes of: 1 st , 2 nd , & 3 rd for both Members and Guests; Five nearest the pin on the par 3’s; Longest drive on the 4 th hole; and, other novelty prizes..
Further details about entrance fees will be released later depending on sponsorship received for prizes. It is the intention to keep the fees the same or even lower than last year. Contacts:
Jacinto D’Silva: 07770 968 164 – jac.dsilva@btconnect.com
Joe Mascarenhas: 01784 211 832 – joe_mascarenhas@hotmail.com.

Goan Festival 2015
2015-08-02 | Cranford Community College, 161 High Street, Cranford, Middlesex, TW5 9PD, United Kingdom
Sunday 2nd August 2015
At Cranford Community Academy. ( See poster for details)
For further information contact Ravi Vaz on 07909 927539
or Juliette De Menezes-D’Costa on 07958 537314.
For Stall applications contact Bernie Gracias on 020 8723 1322.

Senior Citizens "A Day Trip to Windsor"
2015-08-08
8th August 2015 – Senior Citizens ”A Day Trip to Windsor”

A most welcomed date in the diary to the Queen’s home of Windsor Berkshire. Lunch opposite Windsor Castle, Shopping, Sightseeing and Relaxing by the River.
Coach pick up points from Tooting Library (10.00 a.m.) and Greenford BP Connect, UB6 8ST (10.45a.m.)
Tickets :
Members £15.00
Non-Members £19.00.
Contact :
Chloe DeMenconca on 0208 384 0272
or
goanassociationukevents@gmail.com

G.O.A Five-a-side Football Tournament
2015-08-16 | Goals, Alperton Plaing Fields, Alperton Lane,, Wembley, HAO 1JH
G.O.A Five-a-side Football Tournament – Sunday 16/08/2015
Venue : Goals, Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 4EJ.
Each team should consist of eight players (3 subs.).
Kick off Time 11.00 a.m.
£80 per team.
For further details contact:
Vince Fernandes on 020-8764-8780 or 07853 132336
Lloyd Lobo on 020-8856-6018 or 07770 982446
Junior Goes on 07946 432747
Closing date for entries: 09/08/2015.

Tiatr: 'Oxir Rosteanchi Rundhai, Part 2' - Southall
2015-08-22 | Villiers High School Hall, Boyd Ave, Southall, UB1 3BTl , United Kingdom
Sat. 22 Aug. Southall. Tiatr: ‘Oxir Rosteanchi Rundhai – Part 2’.
Fr Lucas Rodrigues sfx presents the sequel to the spectacular success of the first part to complete the arduous journey embarked upon by the leading character in the play.
Oxir Rosteanchi Rundhai – Part 2 poster. Fr Lucas Rodrigues

Debut Show in Southall at Villiers High School Hall, Boyd Ave, Southall, UB1 3BTl
with the first performance at 12.30 pm and a second performance at 6.00pm.
Contacts:
Anton Mendes: 07882749692
Peter: 07930165925
Inacio; 07405347885
Liston 07424765111
Assumption: 07440578191
Wilson: 07417434187.

GOAN Association Sports Day
2015-08-23 | Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Rd, London , SE25 4QL, United Kingdom
23rd August 2015 – GOAN Association Sports Day – Croydon Sports Arena
– Doors open at 11.00 – Events commence at 12.00 noon
GOA’a annual event is back. An array of track and field events are scheduled for this sporting day, suitable for all ages, talents and team participation!
For more details and entry forms, please contact :
Vince Fernandes on 0208 764 8780,
marisolandvince@blueyonder.co.uk,
visit www.goauk.com or Facebook : Goan Association UK – Goauk London.

Tiatr: 'Oxir Rosteanchi Rundhai, Part 2' - Croydon
2015-08-23 | Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR9 3AS, United Kingdom
Sun. 23 Aug. Croydon. Tiatr: ‘Oxir Rosteanchi Rundhai – Part 2’.
Fr Lucas Rodrigues sfx presents the sequel to the spectacular success of the first part to complete the arduous journey embarked upon by the leading character in the play.
Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, Mitcham Rd, Croydon CR9 3AS at 3.00pm.
Contacts:
Nina Pinto: 020 8767 0663
Pilar Fathers: 020 8648 2101.
Oxir Rosteanchi Rundhai – Part 2 poster. Fr Lucas Rodrigues

Tiatr: ‘Oxir Rosteanchi Rundhai, Part 2’ - Wembley
2015-08-29 | Oakington Primary School, Wembley, HA9 6NF, United Kingdom
Sat. 29 Aug. Wembley. Tiatr: ‘Oxir Rosteanchi Rundhai – Part 2’.
Fr Lucas Rodrigues sfx presents the sequel to the spectacular success of the first part to complete the arduous journey embarked upon by the leading character in the play.
Oakington Primary School, Wembley, HA9 6NF at 2.00pm.
Contacts:
Mark 0753531677
Caetano 07882009063
Edna 07590419942
Pilar Fathers 020 8648 2101;

Oxir Rosteanchi Rundhai – Part 2 poster. Fr Lucas Rodrigues

Tiatr: ‘Oxir Rosteanchi Rundhai, Part 2’ - Swindon
2015-08-30 | Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon, SN1 1QN
Sun. 30 Aug. Swindon. Tiatr: ‘Oxir Rosteanchi Rundhai – Part 2’.
Fr Lucas Rodrigues sfx presents the sequel to the spectacular success of the first part to complete the arduous journey embarked upon by the leading character in the play.
Location:
Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon, SN1 1QN
at 11.30am with the Final Show at 5.30 pm.
Contacts:
Pilar Fathers 020 8648 2101
Monty 07840 135121
Pedro 07448 791717
Luis (Reading) 07831 160766
Oxir Rosteanchi Rundhai – Part 2 poster. Fr Lucas Rodrigues

GOAN SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB
2015-09-02
GOAN SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

Theatre Trip
The Sinatra Show at the London Palladium
Wed 2nd September 2015
Matinee show at 3pm
Ticket: £39.50 (reduced from £69.50)
Only 30 tickets available on a first come first served basis
Contact: Bernie Gracias 020 8723 1322 or
Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 8771 4457

GOA Senior Citizens Lunch Party
2015-09-26 | St. Andrew’s RC Church, Brook Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7RD, United Kingdom
Saturday 26th September. – G.O.A. Senior Citizens Lunch Party
– 12.15 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Quadrant Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7RD.
Three course meal followed by dancing to live music with afternoon tea.
Tickets priced at £10.50 for members and £13.50 for non-members
Available from Juliette DeMenezes-D’Costa – 0208 765 0258
Nina Pinto – 0208 767 0663
Vince Fernandes – 0208 764 8780
Bosco Saldanha – 0208 684 4474
or via email goanassociationuk@gmail.com.
Kindly note members of Merton Goans and Croydon Goans are entitled to tickets at members rates. Book early to avoid disappointment. For the flyer please click here…..

G.O.A Badminton Tournament
2015-09-27 | Tolworth Recreation Centre, Fullers Way North, Tolworth, Surrey, KT6 7LQ, United Kingdom
Sun 27 Sept. G.O.A Badminton Tournament.
Venue : TRC (Tolworth Recreation Centre), Fullers Way North, Tolworth, Surrey KT6 7LQ.
Men’s Singles | Men’s Doubles | Ladies Singles | Ladies Doubles | Mixed Doubles.
For doubles, a minimum of 4 pairs required for each event.
The event will commencing at 11am sharp. Players to be prompt and arrive by 10.30 a.m warm up.
Entry fee £5 pp.
For further details contact:
Viju DeSouza on 01784 430547 | Mob 07873277028
Vince Fernandes 0208 764 8780 | Mob 07853132336
Conny Mascarenhas 01784 259110 | Mob 07899 893553.
Closing date for Entries 21/09/15.
