A hazardous rescue operation by Lagoa’s fire brigade
There was all good reason to think that January 31 would be as quiet as any other Sunday… The previous day had been windy and – looking upwards to the
Bragança carnival reinvents itself amid pandemic, to be celebrated online
Bragança’s carnival is taking place online this year in February due to the pandemic, offering virtual classes with chefs and mask-making lessons. People will also be able to order the
Obituary – John Bromley Oliver
January 29, 1932 – January 10, 2021 It is announced, with very great sadness, the passing of John Bromley Oliver after a short illness. Known to many across the Algarve
Algarve notables David Thomas and Andy Mahoney to receive MBEs
David Thomas and Andy Mahoney, two Brits responsible for major endeavours in the Algarve, will be receiving MBE awards in 2021 after being included in The Queen’s 2021 New Year
Obituary – Martin Philip Date
September 23, 1953 – December 1, 2020 A well-known businessman and friend to many, Martin Date passed away peacefully in his sleep on the night of December 1, 2020 at
Algarve riding schools working together to promote good horsemanship
On December 29, nine riders were able to take their “Sela 4” exam of the Portuguese Equestrian Federation (FEP). They had all been studying hard and practising for months to
Anke Punt unveils new art series; 50% of proceeds in aid of children’s home
German artist Anke Punt will be exhibiting her new art series at Lagoa’s Convent’bio throughout the month of January. Fifty per cent of proceeds will go to the Alvor children’s
Shoeboxes full of heart-warming gifts bring smiles to the elderly
The 2020 16th Annual Christmas Shoebox Campaign for the Elderly has “once again been a tremendous success”, said organisers. Over 250 boxes were collected and delivered. Volunteers at the Silves-based
Algarve Archaeological Association lecture cancelled
The Algarve Archaeological Association has announced that its January 2021 lecture has been cancelled. In a statement to the press, the association said: “Due to the current restrictions relating to
Algarve Senior Bikers raise €2,450 for Gaivota children’s home
There was no ASB Charity Lunch this year but the Algarve Senior Bikers still managed to raise a record amount of money for the children of A Gaivota children’s home