Prime Minister meets and greets the people
APRIL 25 is the only day of the year when the Prime Minister throws open the door of his official residence to the general public. This year was no exception,
Revellers pay the price for antics
PARTY REVELLERS who find themselves in trouble abroad could soon find their night out costs them more than their dignity. People enjoying one of the increasingly popular boozy holidays in
Rheumatology society launches awareness campaign
AN AWARENESS campaign was recently launched by the Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia (SPR), the Portuguese society for rheumatology, with regard to Rheumatoid Arthritis. The campaign began on April 27 and
Royal British Legion AGM
THE HOTEL Garbe in Armação de Pêra was the setting last month for the Annual General Meeting of the Royal British Legion (Algarve sub-branch), after which members enjoyed a convivial
Sandwiches
Sandwiches When it was brought to my attention that it is British Sandwich Week from May 14 to 20, I thought it worth sharing a recent experience with you. On the
SNOOKER – The Crucible
THE OLD stagers; Davis, White, Hendry et al, turned out once more in Sheffield for the sport’s World Championships, but stood little chance of reliving days gone by, with one
Spring has Sprung!
Spring has Sprung! Three best value wines to enjoy now and throughout the warmer months Várzea de Gouxa Branco Vinho de Mesa from Ribatejo A blend of Fernão Pires and
Tennis for charity
THE CLAYMAN Cup at the Jim Stewart Tennis Centre in Quinta do Lago is taking place this Sunday (May 7). Twenty-four players will be competing for the Cup and there
Terrorists strike Egypt again
LAST WEEK’S terrorist attacks, which killed 24 people and injured up to 100 others at the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Dahab, showed that Islamic militants are continuing to target
This week’s chocolate treat
This week’s chocolate treat – tried and tested by The Resident’s Helen Berns – is the Mars Delight. Now available throughout the Algarve and priced at around 2.20 euros for