Blood donors wanted in Albufeira
ANYONE INTERESTED in donating blood is invited to attend a blood drive taking place at the Hotel Paraíso in Albufeira on April 22, between 9.30am and 1pm. The initiative is
Bowling club ends season with hotly contested matches
THE INTER-club bowls competition finals were held at the Clube de Bowling at Parque da Floresta recently, which brought to a conclusion a well-contested and friendly session of matches held
British man found dead in Vilamoura Marina
JOHN OLD, 53, from Gosport in the UK, was found dead in the water at Vilamoura Marina last Sunday morning at 9am, close to his boat that was moored on
Chamber welcomes British Consul
BILL HENDERSON, recently appointed to the post of British Consul for the Algarve, received a warm welcome at a cocktail reception held in the Sheraton Algarve last month. The event
Christmas comes early at Thomsonfly.com
THOMSONFLY.COM has announced its winter 2006 flying programme from Faro, offering flights from the end of October 2006 to March 24, 2007. Following the success of its routes from Faro,
Drink whatever you like with whatever food you like
AN INTERESTING article, entitled Why cheap wine goes best with cheese? by Science Correspondent Julie Wheldon, has appeared in the Daily Mail newspaper. A team from the University of California
Eight suspected drug dealers arrested in Olhão
SEVEN MEN and one woman, aged between 18 and 50, were recently arrested by police in Olhão, suspected of drug dealing. Armed with eight warrants, police undertook a raid on
european leagues
All over, bar the shouting WITH OVER a month of football yet to be played, Europe’s league champions in waiting, are as good as home and hosed. In Scotland, Celtic
For income and growth, bonds are often a safer option
DIVERSIFICATION IS an important factor in your investment portfolio, which should normally contain a cross-section of cash, bonds, property and equities to ensure the best returns possible with the lowest
From Almancil to the Azores
THE GOOD Time Jazz Band is a professional, six-piece Dixieland jazz band, notable for their entertainment value, versatility and reputation as a fun band. This year, the band has gained