Captivating Cape Verde
AT PDM we’ve been raving about Cape Verde for some time. Now, it seems that travel experts across the world are tipping the Cape Verde islands, which bask in the
Parsnips – By Sheena Rawcliffe
IN MY opinion, parsnips are one of the most underrated vegetables. Many of us think of serving them only at Christmastime, perhaps because they are not readily available in Portugal
Film Review – Let them eat cake – By Ruth Sharpe
AFTER THE success of The Virgin Suicides and Lost in Translation, director Sofia Coppola has taken on a whole new challenge with Marie Antoinette. The film is a modern interpretation
Autumn’s here, so let’s get planting
By Paul McKay WINTER IS on the way. By the time you read this, the cooler nights and the autumn rain will have turned the summer vegetable plot into a
Premieres Oct 26 – A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION
Comedy/Music A look at what goes on backstage during the final broadcast of America’s most celebrated radio show. Hosted by Garrison Keillor, a host of characters hold court including singing
From visiting the Algarve to counselling in the Algarve
By Joanna Gardner Dip IIP, MBACP, MASIIP I HAVE been visiting the Algarve annually for holidays since I was two-years-old and have seen many changes since 1960. Now, a mother
Hurricane season blows out
EXPERTS HAVE admitted that their predictions of major hurricanes for the Atlantic and Caribbean were way off the mark. Some forecasters thought this season would be worse than 2005, when
Follow the queen of pop to Malawi
MADONNA’S RECENT visit to Malawi is raising awareness of this little-known African nation. The country’s authorities are hoping her visit could spark a much needed tourism boom. Tourism is recognised
Paying the price for boozy holidays
HOLIDAYMAKERS RISK losing their insurance cover if they are injured or taken ill abroad while under the influence of alcohol, insurers said this week. Insurance companies are increasingly refusing to
Premieres – October 19
ALEX RYDER: OPERATION STORMBREAKER Action/Adventure Based on the best selling adventure books by Anthony Horowitz, the story follows Alex Ryder, a 14-year-old orphan, who has been unwittingly trained his whole