‘Make a Bid’ holds online auctions to help animal rescue efforts
‘Make a Bid…Make a Difference’ is the name of a Facebook page which has been holding online auctions for the last three years in a bid to raise money for
Japanese duo perform at Quintinha da Música
Aya Komatsu Namiko Kimori A concert featuring Japanese musicians Aya Komatsu (on flute) and Namiko Kimori (on piano) will take place on Sunday, October 7 at Quintinha da Música, near
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in English
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in English are available in the Algarve focusing on the “12-Step Programme”, which has helped people around the world recover from alcoholism for decades. The only requirement
Award-winning Spanish artist exhibits at Vale do Lobo
‘Evolucion’ – Lacquered wood – 40x40x4cm Vale do Lobo will feature a collection of inspiring pieces from Spanish artist Carlos Evangelista during his “Concrete Derivation” exhibition running from October 11
‘Obrigado, Bombeiros!’ event raises €7,300 for local firefighters
The third ‘Obrigado, Bombeiros!’ fundraising event held on September 22 raised €7300 for the Bombeiros of Lagoa and Silves. Around 200 people attended the event at Casa Algarve in Porches.
Charity fashion show for Algarve causes
Around 100 people attended a fashion show in Almancil last Saturday to raise funds for worthy causes in the Algarve. The Florentinta Charity Fashion Show took place at Bijou Restaurant
Ritual protection marks or “witch marks”
The Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by Andy Weaver on Tuesday, October 2. The first lecture will be at 2.30pm at the Museu do
Training and social opportunities for Algarve equestrians
Members from the Association of British Riding Schools (proprietors and trainers) will be in the Algarve from October 15 to 19 to visit some of the local equestrian professionals and
Riding for the Disabled is moving to new arenas
Charitable association Riding for the Disabled in the Algarve (Associação de Equitação para Deficientes no Algarve) has decided to move its therapy sessions to the Albufeira Riding Centre in Vale
Golf club’s successful skydive for Algarve charities
SICG members (from left) Phil Callaghan, Frank Wilson, John Bataille, Howard Ridgway, Nisse Degerman, and Charlotte Haynes, suitably clad in their appropriately named jump suits. Big-hearted golf club members of










