Pet Corner – A happy APAA new year!
“We’re heavily committed now into raising money for SNiP (Spaying & Neutering Campaign)” – Jenny Clarke Jenny Clarke, the president of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve, has APAA’s
Algarve History Association presents first concert of 2025
Concert features Varoujan Bartikian (cello) and Irene Ainstein (piano) The Algarve History Association’s (AHA) first concert of the new year features “old friend” Varoujan Bartikian on the cello and Irene
Pet Corner – Looking back at 2024 and forward to an exciting 2025
Our current cat shelter is facing a pressing challenge (…) we will soon need to relocate As we close 2024, we reflect on another remarkable year made possible by our
Algarve animal lovers mourn sudden death of volunteer Zélia Santos
A tribute and appeal from Jackie Billings, member of the Association for the Protection of Animals in the Algarve (APAA) It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden
“Toy Swap” is a big hit with children and parents in Silves
Charity called Castelo de Sonhos sponsors this new event Here’s a brilliant idea for spreading Christmas joy among our children: a toy-swap. Old toys become familiar, and no longer interesting
Silves sets up cat shelters in several parishes
The initiative is a collaborative effort between the municipality and Silves Prison The municipal council of Silves has set up cat shelters in several locations across the borough, including two
ASB Charity Lunch in support of A Gaivota children’s home
€1,100 was raised at the event On December 12, which also happens to be my birthday, I had the pleasure of hosting the Algarve Senior Bikers Charity Lunch. This is an
Record number of gifts donated to disadvantaged children in Algarve
Up to 2,500 children have received a present, or will soon This December, more than 550 carefully wrapped presents are being delivered to families in need in a joint operation
“Green Christmas” magically resurrects a forgotten mountain village
The tiny Algarve village of Parises comes alive for the holiday season When people think of the Algarve, all too often it’s just about the clichés of resorts, beaches, golf,
First Christmas with new Chaplain at St Vincent’s
Chaplain Revd Carla Vicêncio Prior is Portuguese On Sunday, December 15, a full church enjoyed the traditional Carol Service at St Luke’s Church near Loulé, with a difference, as this