How old is too old to have a dog as a companion?
Pet corner The answer is … never. When an older person seeks a companion, what better than an older dog? No stressful marathons or hikes. You and canine happily walking
New website for Algarve Network for Families in Need
Charity helps desperate families in need A new website has been launched by the Algarve Network for Families in Need, a charity providing vital help to families in need across
Local painter showcases ‘The Magic of a Book’ in Lagoa
Anke Punt Bach aims to encourage book-reading A new exhibition by German artist Anke Punt Bach will be unveiled on Wednesday, May 4 at Lagoa’s municipal library at 4pm. Entitled
ASB ride to Santa Clara and Lower Alentejo
On the road again! Leaving from the meeting point in Silves, the motorcycle riders of the Algarve Senior Bikers (ASB) took to the hills over to Nave Redonda. From there,
Merit certificates for Estoi school
Rotary Club Estoi Palace International handed out the certificates For the last 10 years, Rotary Club Estoi Palace International (RCEPI) has given Merit Certificates to recognise the efforts of the
Pet corner – Saints and sinners: The good and the bad in the life of pets
APAA’s April 15 Pop-Up at O Tasco restaurant on Good Friday was indeed a goodun, as we Brits would say. From the moment Pop-Up Queen Anita set up stall, she
ERA – 25 years of public archaeology
The Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by archaeologists Lucy Evangelista and Rita Dias on Tuesday, May 3. The first lecture will be at 2.30pm
Tavira resident launches ‘Sheep for Ewe-Kraine’ initiative
For a minimum donation of €10, you can own a cute handmade sheep Tavira resident Christine Wright has been overwhelmed with orders following her ‘Sheep for Ewe-Kraine’ initiative. “I bought
Funds raised for victim support association APAV
Rotary Clubs and Alliance Française hand over cheques worth over €6,700 Rotary Club Estoi Palace International (RCEPI) welcomed Teresa Santos from victim support association APAV, Albufeira branch, to their meeting
Ceremony of honour at Huelva’s British Cemetery
Algarve group attends ceremony to honour two airmen killed in plane crash 80 years ago A major clean-up of two graves in the British Cemetery in Huelva, some 40 minutes