Mês das crianças com Monteiro Lobato e muito mais…

Neste mês de outubro a Cia do Verbo estará juntamente com a Editora Globo, comemorando o Dia das Crianças de maneira bem especial, promovendo várias sessões de contação de história em algumas das melhores livrarias de São Paulo, divulgando a literatura fabulosa do querido e grande autor Monteiro Lobato, com os contos dos livros Reinações de Narizinho Volume 1 e História de Tia Anastácia.

Confira a nossa programação e aproveite para se deliciar com a maravilhosa literatura de Monteiro Lobato, com as aventuras de Narizinho, as travessuras da Boneca Emília e com toda a turma do sítio do Pica-Pau Amarelo.

• 03/10 – Projeto Quixote – 11:30 horas às 13:30 horas
• 03/10 – Livraria Capítulo 4 – 15:00 horas
• 07/10 – E.M.E.F Professora Florinda Cardoso – 10:00h e 13:00h
• 08/10 – Creche MAMA – 10:00 horas
• 09/10 – Escola Caminho Aberto (CAMB) – Das 10:00horas às 16:00horas.
• 10/10 – Colégio Mater Amabillis (Guarulhos) – Das 09:00 h. às 12:00 h.
• 10/10 – Livraria Capítulo 4 – 15:00 horas
• 11/10 – Livraria Capítulo 4 – 15:00 horas
• 11/10 – Livraria Cultura Shopping Vila Lobos – 16:00 horas
• 12/10 – Livraria Sobrado – 15:00 horas
• 16/10 – Telefônica “Super Dia” – 15:00h
• 17/10 – Colégio Notre Dame Rainha dos Apóstolos – 10:00h e 12:00h
• 17/10 – Livraria Sobrado – 15:00 horas
• 18/10 – Livraria Cultura Shopping Vila Lobos – 16:00 horas

 Livraria Capítulo 4:

Rua Tabapuã, 830 Itaim Bibi – São Paulo / Tel: (11) 2737-2037 / (11) 2737-2038

 Livraria Cultura:

Livraria Cultura Shopping Villa-Lobos – Av. Nações Unidas, 4777 – São Paulo/SP

LIvraria Sobrado:

Av. Moema, 493 – Moema- São Paulo/ SP – E-Mail: vendas@livrariasobrado.com.br – Fone: (11) 5052-3540

 Contato Cia do Verbo:

ciadoverbo@gmail.com

Tuesday night saw Boro travel up to Yorkshire and pick up a very valuable 3 points as the race for the play-offs continues. The following night Kidderminster visited struggling Woking and thumped the Cards 5-1, who sacked manager Phil Gilchrist the next morning. Kiddy are now back in 5th after Boro’s brief 24 hour stay there and the two sides meet on Saturday at Aggborough, which is a game that Boro can’t lose. A point will be sufficient enough, with Mark Yates’ side still yet to visit BHW this season. The way the play-off race is now shaping up is that it’s between ourselves, Kidderminster and Kettering, who are still not out of it after a respectable point at champions elect Burton on Tuesday, to who gets the last remaining place.

Stevenage’s win at York on Tuesday maintains the unbeaten run and keeps the confidence levels high going into Saturday’s game at Aggborough. Boro should also have the fresher legs with Kiddy playing 24 hours later this week. GW and co know the importance of the game on Saturday. Both games should be treated like a two-legged semi-final, with the winners favourites to land 5th place. Westley’s side have been hit with the injuries to David Bridges and Andy Drury, but with the FA Trophy final looming then players are playing for starting places at Wembley, so everyone should be that bit more motivated to perform.

Away from the pressure of the first team and the Boro reserve side lost heavily at home to Peterborough United. A Boro side featuring names like Ashley Bayes, Mark Albrighton and Peter Vincenti were soundly beaten by a young and vibrant Posh side. One familiar face returning to BHW was Shaun Batt who scored 2 of the 6 goals. A hat-trick from Kwesi Appiah and a further strike from Sergio Torres completed the scoring.

Should hear some news tomorrow regarding ticket details, prices and everything else to do with Wembley. A meeting is taking place between both clubs and the FA at Wembley tomorrow and everything is expected to be finalised then. it is anticipated that priority sales will begin on the 15th April. More can be read here. Talking of tickets, Boro have announced they have allocated another 250 to Cambridge for when they visit on Tuesday night. Surely that isn’t enough for their ‘proper’ support?

Travelling alone provides one with plenty of opportunity to reflect on those people who have touched our life. In the past three days I have traversed the Cambodian countryside on buses, motodups, tuk tuks and taxis for a total of 19 hours. This morning, everyone else seems to be nursing their Saturday hangover, so I sit alone enjoying my fruit salad and rice muesli. No one to chat to, but plenty of time for reflection. This journey is a little different from those before – I have a purpose for being here. And although I sit here by myself, I have not come alone, but am sharing this journey with two people who mean so very much to me.

Frank and Mary Peek are my grandparents. I still recall the weekends of my youth spent baking date rolls, choko pies and fresh custard. I´d wander through the pumpkin and passionfruit vines in search of a tasty piece of sugarcane to chew on. Children of the depression, nothing was thrown out at Frank and Mary´s house. Adorning the vj walls of their Queenslander were bird feathers, calendars reflecting a history of coronations, sporting heroes and photographs from 90+ years of life.

Frank and Mary were married for 63 years, and although they could not be together in the final year of their lives, I made sure they were together for eternity, joining in a local tradition of placing their names on a padlock and throwing away the key atop one of China´s holy mountains, Hua Shan.

At the time of writing this, I have tears. Frank and Mary passed away within six months of each other, and I miss them. But above all, I feel a privilege to have them share this journey with me, for without them, this trip and my vision would not be happening.

When people leave our lives, we can always wish we had talked more, shared more, asked more, loved more. I do. But I can also ensure that the memories I have of them stay with me and I never forget what they gave me, nor the value they placed on their family and the little that they had.

When I helped clean up their house, I found a sealed envelope. On the front in my grandmother´s scrawl was written ¨to those left behind¨. I had not been in the country when Mary passed away, and with the deepest sadness did not attend her funeral. I felt that for some reason I was chosen to find the letter, hidden in the dark recesses of a wardrobe for over 20 years. My hands trembled as I opened the letter. I could imagine Mary sitting at her old manual typewriter, keying in the names of all her children and grandchildren. On the attached page was a short message espousing the love she had for her family and her wish for their happiness.

Frank and Mary – I love you. I am forever grateful for what you gave me. In return, I shall provide an opportunity to individuals, communities and organisations that are giving to others. I hope you are enjoying this journey as much as I am enjoying having you a part of it. My journey is dedicated to your memory and my vision honours all that you gave me.

I hope for all who read this, that you take some time out to thank those in your life who have provided you with opportunity, knowledge, purpose and pleasure. If you´ve ever been stuck in Cambodia during rainy season, you will know how important a bridge can be. They allow us to move through our lives easily, with support and provide us with the opportunity to go as far as we want to go. Rebuild broken bridges. Strengthen existing ones. And importantly, build new ones.

Thank you Frank and Mary. You have allowed me the opportunity to embrace my passions, but more importantly, to help me find a sense of purpose in my travels and my life.

Frank, you can finally be proud.

Mary, you need not worry – I am happy. xx