APAA’s final event of the spring season was a sumptuous garden party
APAA’s golden motto is ‘Here to Help’. How indeed then can it ring even more true than at a social event hosted by Anita Wight, in her beautiful country garden, should have a cry for help?
“All our events and Pop-Up shops are just that. A helping hand, surely for the animals who need care and often urgent attention.”
The Association for Protection of Animals Algarve’s final event of the spring season was a sumptuous garden party. “Mad Hatters!” Jenny is laughing. “Anita and her crew did all they could, pulled out the stops as it were.” Wonderful potted plants supplied by Liz. “A whole van load!” Jenny winks. “Alexey helped to ease us into a lovely mood with his singing and guitar playing.”
The golden opportunity for a community and members to get together for a ‘bash’ and donate time and money to SNiP (Spaying and Neutering Programme). APAA’s SNiP Programme has a long, well-proven track record. “By raising the money, we can care for and maintain the numerous and fast-growing feral cat colonies. Also, the vet bills for abandoned dogs.” The list does not end. Or the tireless efforts of all concerned to continue to raise awareness and money.
One of the helpers at the ‘Hatters’, giving her free time, found her car locked, keys inside. “I couldn’t believe it!” Alla was in a tight spot. The insurance did not cover her. The car company wanted cash. “Wonderful people came to my rescue.” Needless to say, a big “Thank you!”.
Dates for your diary
- Friday, June 7 – He-man caves and She-girl sheds gear at Casa de Pasto A Parreirinha, in the outskirts of Odelouca. Tools and stuff for the home and garden, DIY’ers be warned! Tasty jams, preserves and exotic chutneys will still prevail. Get a refreshing cold or hot drink whilst browsing! Don’t wait, make it a date!
- Different courses in Portimão, with selected quality goodies, The Garden will be hosting APAA’s Pop-Up on Friday, June 28, 12pm-3pm. A café known for its special gourmet-style approach to its vegan and vegetarian snacks.
Charity shops at Alvor and Silves are always full to bursting with bargains and goodies throughout the year. Check out Alvor’s new make-over care of Josephine, who has an eye for the colourful ‘rag-trade’, getting first prize for her wild and whacky hat at the Hatters Party.
If you want to help, have any money-raising charitable ideas for events, or ‘Pop-Up’ near you, don’t just think about it. Please, pick up your phone, drop APAA an email. We love to have new faces to join Team APAA. Every second you give helps us to help our furry friends!
APAA Jenny: info.apaaportugal@gmail.com
Cat colonies: zelia.santos@live.co.uk
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