Santa parade marks start of festive season
Armação de Pêra is preparing for another Santa invasion to mark the start of the festive season. The 4th Father Christmas Parade is taking place on Saturday, December 5, starting
Valverde President’s Shield
Valverde Lawn Bowls Club in Almancil held the final of their President’s Shield on November 9. This is a singles’ knockout competition which attracted 24 entrants. This year a new
Charity receives much-needed help in “particularly hard times”
Two fridges and a shopping trolley filled with food and essential baby items were recently donated by the Algarveans Experimental Theatre Group to the Castelo de Sonhos charity in Silves.
São Brás museum “open door”
The ‘Amigos’ committee of Museu do Trajo in São Brás is holding an “open door” event on November 25 to meet, greet and find out more about the needs of
Vilamoura International School holds popular Christmas Fair
Preparations are underway for the annual Christmas Fair at the Vilamoura International School (CIV) to be held on Saturday, November 28, from 10am to 4pm. It will feature various stalls
Royal British Legion Christmas Lunch at Holiday Inn Algarve
The Central Area of the Royal British Legion (Portugal Branch) will be holding its Christmas lunch at the Holiday Inn Algarve in Armação de Pêra on December 9 at 1.15pm.
Wine tasting raises €2,000 for autistic children
Seventy wine lovers packed the cellar of Restaurant Veneza in Paderne on Saturday to learn about the wines of Herdade da Maroteira, enjoy a meal and raise funds to help
The archaeological site of Boca do Rio
A lecture on the archaeological site of Boca do Rio in Budens is taking place on December 1 at two locations – first at the São Brás museum at 2.30pm
St Andrew’s Society promises fun night of Scottish traditions
The St Andrew’s Society of the Algarve will be having its annual St Andrew’s Ball on Saturday, November 28, at the usual venue of the Penina Hotel, near Portimão. Starting
Angels get ready to spread joy
Algarve children’s charity ACCA is hoping to make Christmas special for 1,800 youngsters this year. Last year ACCA’s “Angel Programme”, which is designed to bring a smile to the faces