Dear Gabe There is another mystery that needs to be solved, what has happened to the hymn sheet from the hymn book of the well researched writer of the above article "Adrift but not lost", published in OHeraldo recently. Has this sheet blown off the ship that captured the mighty 9,000 and still blowing in the wind? In her above article she has written "These are people adrift in a confusing, alien world. What he needs is support from the Goan community by way of legal advice, aware of welfare and housing benefits..." Can we presume she has forgotten about the organisation she continually sings songs of praises about, The Goan Association UK, an organisation in existence for over 45 years, it has a Welfare Director and part of its mission statement reads: "We also endeavor to provide limited welfare assistance to our community and our aim to increase the scope of this service in the future".
According to Melvyn (a lapsed member for a few years), who has been involved with over 35 years as an honorary volunteer and office bearer with the organisation, he feels the current school of thought is more with bricks and mortar rather than investing in people. Wonder if welfare matters on the once good ship GOA UK are now hanging on drift wood.........adrift and soon may be lost? Rose Fernandes Thornton Heath, Surrey, United Kingdom 15 September 2012
