Algarve plans wine route
ALGARVE WINE producers are working together to launch an Algarve wine route, Rota do Vinho do Algarve, to promote the regional wineries and wines for tourists and visitors. The idea
Wine feast
SÃO JOÃO da Pesqueira, a village in the Douro, is holding the seventh Vindouro – Festa do Vinho wine festival this weekend. The event opens at 5pm today (Friday) at
Water, water everywhere…
THE ALGARVE is changing as more of us strive for a lifestyle of ‘holiday’ homes and hi-tech construction. But are we guilty of taking this beautiful area, and our environment,
CAPTAIN WAG AND THE BIG BLUE WHALE by Michael Terry
A lively picture book story of pirates and a helpful whale, with 40 stickers and a fold-out scene for busy hands.
THE ALCHEMYST by Michael Scott
Nicholas Flamel is referred to in the Harry Potter books as protector of the elixir of life but, in fact, he was a real person born in Paris in 1330.
HORRID HENRY ROBS THE BANK by Francesca Simon
HORRID HENRY ROBS THE BANK will delight boys with his fiendish plots and wicked ways. Ages 5-8.
ZOE AND CHLOE OUT TO LUNCH by Sue Limb
It is from the popular Girl 15/16 series, much-loved by girls aged 11-16 years. Zoe and Chloe spot two dreamboat boys while veggie picking – can they persuade their parents
BRISINGR by Christopher Paolini
Following the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for
Speed vote
MORE THAN 50 per cent of online voters on a Portuguese motoring website think that the country’s maximum speed limit of 120kmph should be increased. The website, which asks readers
Travelling through South East Asia – Part II
By: NIGEL AND SUE WRIGHT