Algarve big on nativity scenes
Vila Real de Santo António AN ENORMOUS nativity scene, measuring 70sqm and containing 2,000 figures, is currently on display in Vila Real de Santo António. Created by artist Ernesto Pires,
Better Christmas for local firemen
Four new vehicles for Tavira bombeiros FOUR NEW fire engines have been added to the fleet used by the Tavira bombeiros. The firemen now have three new fire-fighting vehicles at
Carols galore in Lisbon
THE RESIDENT was invited to attend two Christmas carol concerts last week and was very impressed with the quality. First visit was to ‘Carols on the Patio’ at St Julian’s
christmas
Friday 23 – Christmas Concert by Algarve Orchestra at Lagos Cultural Centre Auditorium. From 9.30pm. Call 282 770 450 Friday 23 – Christmas Ball at Sociedade Recreativa de Santo Estevão,
Christmas at Quinta da Fonte
AS IN previous years, the British Retirement Home in Quinta da Fonte, S. Pedro do Estoril, opened its doors to the international community for carol singing led by Canon Michael
Contraceptive pill is solution for pigeon problem
OEIRAS CÂMARA says its hands are legally tied, following complaints from residents in Paço de Arcos about a plague of pigeons in the area. The situation seems desperate as house
Cruel death of a dog
A court in Coimbra has fined two young men, aged 21 and 22, charged with throwing a dog from the eighth floor of a block of apartments in April 2003.
Delicious dishes to serve at your party
IT’S THAT time of year, when you may want to throw a party for family and friends. It isn’t always easy to think of something simple to make that is
Dick Turpin is nearly ready to stand and deliver
REHEARSALS ARE well underway for the Algarveans’ annual pantomime production. In 2006, the less known but equally traditional pantomime Dick Turpin has been chosen to entertain and delight children of
Film Review – KING KONG
Monkey business on a GM scale BY CHOOSING to remake King Kong, Peter Jackson set himself a task higher than the Empire State Building, but, in doing so, was able