ACCA spreads smiles among children
It is eight years since children’s charity ACCA launched its annual bike ride and the 2017 run raised €7,000 which will go towards the causes it supports. ACCA’s president Wanda
Lagos school prepares for Dance World Cup
A Summer Garden Party fundraiser for the 40-strong Escola de Dança de Lagos medal-winning dance team is taking place on Saturday, June 10 in a private garden in Torre, Lagos,
Bowls Algarve round-up
Tuesday, May 30 was a very hot morning for roll up at Balaia Bowls Club, but great bowling was enjoyed by all who attended. The summer seems to have arrived
Rotary Club Estoi helps buy mobile breast screening unit
The Algarve Oncology Association (AOA) has a new much-needed mobile breast screening unit which it purchased via EU funding and with the help of a number of local charities, including
Open Day to celebrate dog school’s anniversary
Quarteira dog school Iron Dog Algarve is celebrating its first year in business by holding an Open Day on June 5 from 9am to 9pm. Dog owners can visit the
New ‘Portuguese for Beginners’ course starting in July
Centro de Línguas de Lagos is holding a 10-day Portuguese beginners course in July. The course will give students a solid grounding in the language. The aim is to have
Bowls sets an example for solidarity
Tuesday, May 23 was a hot humid morning for roll up at Balaia Bowls Club, but an enjoyable morning was had by all. Mid way through proceedings along with many
Special concert to raise funds for new crèche
A special concert is being held on Sunday, June 18 at the Cine-Teatro in Loulé to raise funds for the building of a new crèche at Associação Social e Cultural
Croquet club goes international
Last year the Bela Romão Croquet Club staged the second Portuguese World Championship Tournament and now the club is set to rise even further in its international standing. The creation
Algarve Cup goes east
Lusitano FC (VRSA) won the Algarve Cup in dramatic style against Quarteirense at the Estádio José Arcanjo, Olhão last Saturday. Underdogs Quarteirense were drawing 1-1 when they had a player