Brit sets new Burpee world record and raises €6,000 for young cancer patient
It was the “longest and most painful” 12 hours of his life, but British fitness coach Ryan Smith has set a new world record by completing a jaw-dropping Burpee challenge
Exhibition pays tribute to the life and art of Irish painter Patrick Swift
An exhibition of some of the best paintings and ceramic pieces by late Irish painter Patrick Swift, who moved to the Algarve in the 1960s and became one of the
Collective art exhibition at Porca Preta
A collective exhibition of small artworks by Algarve artists is running at Galeria d’Arte Porca Preta in Monchique until December 29. Artists include Georg Scheele, Sílvio Rocha, Sujin Huyn, Liz
CASA Sunday lunch in Alvor
Sunday, November 18 saw nearly 50 CASA Social Club members and guests descend on the Churrasqueira Colina Restaurant, near Alvor, for lunch. This was the first visit by CASA to
Carols on the cliffs of Carvoeiro
Sing Christmas Carols from the top of the cliffs overlooking Carvoeiro, followed by mulled wine and mince pies, on Thursday, December 20 at 6pm. Meeting point is in front of
Charity quiz night for local causes
Local charity Helping Hands in The Algarve continues to fundraise for a variety of worthwhile causes including the Bombeiros, disadvantaged families, and horse-riding lessons for children with cerebral palsy. On
Busy bowling week before Christmas
Here we are at the end of the first half of the bowling season, and a busy week it has been. The second round and last Cameron Cup before Christmas
Famous Algarvians are topic of library talks
Historian Peter Booker will be giving a talk on ‘The Famous Five Algarvians’ on Tuesday, December 18 in the Municipal Library of Lagoa, at 6pm, and on Friday, December 21
St Patrick’s Society monthly walk
Thirty-six members and guests of the St. Patrick’s Society of the Algarve joined leader Joe Goodwin for a walk around the estuary in Alvor on Saturday, December 1.
Festive charity sea swim returns to Armação de Pêra
Meet at the Holiday Inn Algarve Hotel in Armação de Pêra on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, at 11am, for the popular annual charity sea swim. Go along and










