Sailing around the world
In a talk organised by the Algarve History Association (AHA), Anthony Collis will take his audience on an epic voyage of sailing round the world. The first part of this
Primary production at VVIS
On March 22, a visitor from outside might have been surprised by seeing an array of students in costume, ranging from Pinocchio to the Ugly Sisters and many other disparate
Guided walks in Tavira
Algarve historian Peter Kingdon Booker has organised three guided historical walks in Tavira this month. The first took place on Wednesday (April 4) and covered the walled town on the
Students achieve 100% results for AS Physics and Chemistry
Five Nobel International School Algarve students in Year 12 achieved the highest marks possible in their AS Level Physics and Chemistry exams this spring. Niketa Pillay, João Lehodey, Aurelien Cailleux
Algarve’s 41 Club seeks former round tablers
The Algarve’s 41 Club, described as the only group of ex-round tablers in the region, is looking for former members of round table groups to join their club. The guild
Book showcases student artwork
“Arte e Poesia” is the name of an educational project led by local artists that has been carried out at different schools in the Algarve from 2016 to 2018. The
Rotary supports special needs students
Rotary Estoi Palace International (RCEPI) held a fundraising dinner at the local Estoi Poeta Emiliano da Costa School on March 17. The cookery students prepared a three-course meal which they
English Literature group starts with Shakespeare
Scared of Shakespeare? Puzzled by poetry? Then join David Roberts in his unravelling of the mysteries embedded in English Literature. David runs a Literature Exploration group and the 2018 programme
Bowlers celebrate season of success
All bowling competitions finished for this season and we are now moving into the madness of the numerous visiting teams, which most clubs have at this time of year. But
Chilly bike ride to lower Alentejo
At last there was a short break in the much-needed rain for the Algarve Senior Bikers (ASB) to get a day out on their bikes. John Heffernan organised a ride










