Saving lives on International Women’s Day
In an effort to reduce infant mortality, the Algarve’s former business women’s association Network raised enough money to purchase 27 maternity sterilisation kits to be sent to the once Portuguese
Look! Flamingos!
The latest production by the Aperitivo Performance Group is a musical comedy entitled “Paradise Island” to be staged in May. “Paradise Island” is indeed paradise for bird watchers (even when
An afternoon of entertainment at Vale Verde
In the run-up to the end of term, the Primary Section of Vale Verde International School backed by the 35-strong Secondary Band produced a spectacular show consisting of three half-hour
Albufeira hosts yoga workshop to help homeless animals
A yoga workshop will take place this Saturday (April 1) in Albufeira in aid of animal association Pata Ativa. The event starts at 10am at Parque da Alfarrobeira. Anyone can
Lagoa hosts lecture on Charles Darwin
University professor Peter J. Bowler will be in Lagoa on Thursday, April 13 to present a lecture (in English) about Charles Darwin. It will take place at the São José
Iron Dog Algarve hosts dog trial
Iron Dog Algarve will host its first dog competition, supported by the Portuguese Kennel Club, on Sunday, April 9. The Quarteira-based dog training centre is the venue for the ‘TS/BH
Finn and Foster, rainy day winners
The popular Old Village International Golf Classic was played for the 18th time at Vila Sol Pestana in Vilamoura. There were 45 players of different nationalities for this event, which
A troubled ride for senior bikers
The Algarve Senior Bikers (ASB) ride postponed for a week due to the recent bad weather finally got underway from Silves on March 22. It was led and organised by
Bowls Algarve presentation dinner
Bowls Algarve held their presentation dinner and dance on Sunday, March 19 at the Baía Grande Hotel in Albufeira. It was an evening filled with good food, good wine, many
Valverde BC Club Championships
Valverde Lawn Bowls Club, Almancil, held their Club Championships on Saturday, March 25. For once the Algarve weather disappointed, but despite a cool wind and rain showers a good crowd