Arsenal FC in Lisbon
The first Arsenal football academy in Europe opened earlier this year in Carcavelos, in the grounds of St. Julian’s School. It was set up as the SoccerPro Football Academy in
Bonfire and fireworks extravaganza
On Saturday November 6, commencing at 6.30pm, the Barlavento English School will hold its annual fireworks and bonfire extravaganza. This is a fund-raising event organised by pupils’ parents to help
Children’s shelter opens
António d’Orey Capucho, President of Cascais Câmara, and Fernando Negrão, Minister of Social Security, attended the recent opening of the Casa das Conchas, a home for children in need. The
China found it first!
The Algarve Archaeological Association is holding a special book reading and talk by Gavin Menzies, author of the best selling book, 1421 – The Year China Discovered the World. Menzies
Cinema closes for overhaul
The historic São Jorge Cinema in Lisbon will close on October 25 for a major overhaul, including repairing the roof, rewiring of the entire electrical system– which is still the
Decisions, decisions
Having bought a property in the Algarve – be it an apartment, townhouse or villa, overlooking a golf course or ocean – you will have to make a decision about
Former minister enlightens chamber
Former Industry Minister and CGD Vice-President, Dr. Luís Mira Amaral, explained new international banking rules and guidelines on risk management to a gathering of British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce members at
From Kiss to this
Ex-Kiss FM radio DJ, Jasmine Harman, has now got her own daily TV show on the UK’s Channel 4. Jasmine worked at Kiss FM for three years and was also
Gang terrorises Cascais area
A group of young men caused terror among shop and bar owners in the Cascais area recently. In one night alone, they threatened a woman, stole two cars, broke into
Get involved with IWP
Every autumn, the International Women in Portugal organisation (IWP) holds its annual Activities’ Fair to highlight the opportunities it offers members in a wide range of social and cultural activities.