New era and name for All Saints Anglican Church Algarve
A new era is beginning for All Saints Anglican Church Algarve, which henceforth will be known as Christ The King Anglican Church. “Like everyone else in our community, the last
Algarve stray dog finds new home in Scotland
A Scottish family-of-four enjoying a holiday in the Algarve has returned home with more than just great memories. The Robertsons (father John, mother Lesley and children Grant and Amy) have
Pet Corner: When something is not right
When a dog isn’t up to it and appears clearly unwell, look out for the first sign – the tail, the usually happy, rotating emotion organ, isn’t wagging. Something is
€3,000 raised as Tiny Shelter donation drive continues
Around €3,000 was raised for Albufeira dog refuge Tiny Shelter at a charity event held in Guia last Sunday (July 24). The event was organised by animal lover Donna McFadden
How moving to the Algarve changed Wendy Beugels’ artistic expression
Painting the world A versatile artist, Wendy Beugels went through an incredible artistic transformation as she settled into Algarvian life. From realistic and expressionistic artworks, using oil and acrylic paint,
Santo António Golf to host Pepe Gancedo Trophy
Santo António Golf, located behind the fishing village of Salema near Lagos and Sagres, is gearing up to host the sixth edition of the Pepo Gancedo Trophy on Sunday, August
Almancil riding centre seeks help to rebuild after fire
“Firefighters were nowhere to be seen,” owners say Horse riding centre A Palmeirinha in Almancil is seeking help to rebuild after having been almost completely destroyed by the fire which
Big dog, hot dog! Meet Rafa, Sebby and Rover
Spectacular people who understand larger breeds are required Sizzling summer temptations! Surely there is a “cool” place for these three adorable big doggies to chill out? APAA, Association for Protection
Cat walk, cat talk
Pet corner For some kitties, a life means ‘nine’. APAA (Association for Protection of Animals Algarve) has all of their nine truly at heart. The problem? Too many of them.
Algarve Croquet Club goes from strength to strength
Algarve Croquet Club (ACC) has opened two new tournament-standard lawns at their home at Benamor Golf, near Tavira. Club Chairman William Weber explained: “These two new lawns represent a major