Lavender’s blue, dilly dilly, lavender’s green …
So begins the nursery rhyme which was often broadcast on ‘Listen with Mother’. It forms the beginning of a song which dates from the 17th century, and quite possibly even
Chronic venous disease – Set your legs free!
The veins in your legs carry blood back to your heart. They have one-way valves that keep blood from flowing backward. If you suffer from Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), the
Cinema: Those Who Wish Me Dead
Director: Taylor Sheridan; Starring: Angelina Jolie, Nicholas Hoult, Finn Little; Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller; Age: 14+; Time: 100 minutes A smoke jumper and a traumatized boy fight for their lives
Cinema: Monster Hunter
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson; Starring: Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa, Ron Perlman; Genre: Drama; Age: 12+; Time: 103 minutes Behind our world, there is another, a world of dangerous and powerful
Minister reveals €8 million support for winemakers during visit to Lagoa
A series of support measures totalling around €8 million for the national wine sector were announced by Portugal’s Agriculture Minister during a visit to Lagoa on Friday (May 7). Among
A pure Alentejo white
In the very heart of the Alentejo wine country near Vidigueira lies Herdade Grande, a family owned and managed estate that produces consistently good wine in the true Alentejo style.
Enjoy a picnic as Vila Vita celebrates International Family Day
Families are being invited to Vila Vita Parc in Porches to celebrate International Family Day on Saturday (May 15). The resort is preparing an afternoon of live music, fun activities
Children’s art, labels and wine
Howard’s Folly launches new white Reserva with special wine label design The artwork of children supported by the Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) has been taken to a new level –
Natural beauties
In the Algarve, there is a documented flora of over 1,000 species and numerous genera, common in Mediterranean areas. In the inland area of the Algarve (Barrocal), within the municipality
Soaring souls
Set your body and soul soaring with Kabinga Yoga Retreat. A handful of giggling women dangle in various states of asana from brightly coloured silks. A sight like this is










