Óbidos: Carving the way for craft market organisers
The next market, this Saturday, takes place on the opening weekend of the world-famous Óbidos Medieval Festival Most of us have woken up the morning after and been surprised to
Charity golf tournament in Algarve to support Ukrainian medics
Whether you swing a club or raise a glass, your presence can help save lives Golfers, guests, and supporters from both Portuguese and Ukrainian communities will gather on Monday, July
Tony Wood Award 2025 presented to Koren Morez
This year’s Tony Wood Award, presented by Aljezur International School, has been won by year 8 student, 13-year-old Koren Morez. The annual award is given in memory of retired fire
A Huge Thank You – and a Summer SOS
Thanks to the amazing generosity of the local community and the dedication of our tireless volunteers, our recent food drive at the Continente stores in Lagos and Odiáxere was a
From Singapore to the Algarve – 50 scarves with a story
The Algarve Knitting and Crochet Group which meets in Armação de Pêra has received a special international donation – 50 handmade scarves, all the way from Singapore. Michelle Seyffert, who
Palmeiros residents create first-ever micro-community event
On the occasion of the festival of Santos Populares, some residents of one of the region’s tiniest communities got together for the first time and . . . pardied! Pretty
APAA, ARA and AA
Jenny Clarke, President of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA), and her colleague Anita Wight have just left Animal Rescue Algarve’s Shelter ‘Cabanita’. Sid Richardson, ARA’s CIC, and
Successful Portugal Charity Network coffee morning in Alcantarilha
Volunteers, charity workers, and community supporters gathered on Wednesday, June 25 at Kit & Caboodle, Alcantarilha, for another uplifting meeting of the Portugal Charity Network, a grassroots initiative that brings
Algarve Senior Bikers brave heat for June ride
The Algarve Senior Bikers (ASB) held its Central Algarve Group Ride on June 27. The route was planned by David Shirley, who also organised the following lunch, assisted on the
Water inspires new AAN exhibition in Portimão
The Algarve Artists Network (AAN) is hoping to make waves this summer with its powerful new exhibition “Planeta Azul – Blue Planet’, opening Saturday, July 5 at the Portimão Museum.