Tivoli Carvoeiro hosts English folk festival
An English folk festival entitled ‘Costa del Folk’ will be taking place at the Tivoli Hotel in Carvoeiro starting this weekend (October 3-7). Acts include Seth Lakeman, Barbara Dickson, Show
RBL talk: Commonwealth War Graves
The Royal British Legion will be hosting an illustrated presentation on the Commonwealth War Graves of WW1 and WW2, given by Ron Curtis, on October 21 at the Holiday Inn
Monchique art gallery holds ‘End of Summer’ party
Galeria Porca Preta in Monchique will be holding an ‘End of Summer’ party this Saturday (October 3) at 4pm. There will be a lot of food and drinks to enjoy
Calling all children who love to sing, dance and be dramatic!
The “Algarve Juniors” are back with a new location at the Aquashow Park Hotel in Quarteira. After having taken a three-year hiatus to fulfil filming, concert and touring obligations connected
Smiles all round for Almancil’s needy schoolchildren
It’s back to school for most children in the Algarve. This comes as a welcome relief for those parents who have been struggling with keeping their children amused during the
São Brás celebrates 100 years with limited edition book
Throughout 2015 the residents of São Brás de Alportel have been celebrating a centennial. In 1915 their town gained status as an independent municipality (Câmara). Festivities to mark 100 years
Cosmetic soap made in Portugal
In northern Portugal an organisation of artisans specialises in the production of naturally blended soaps. Created with as much care as a work of art, the soaps’ textures and fragrances
UK’s Callington Singers in Algarve
UK-based gospel choir Callington Singers is making a short visit to the Algarve on October 10 in support of cancer care in the region. Under the direction of musical director
Ibex Insurance supports Sierra Leone Ebola Orphan Appeal
Ibex director Philip Langley is all set to participate in his fourth Sierra Leone Marathon taking place in Makeni, Sierra Leone, on October 24. Phil is, once again, raising money
Algarve’s needy children to receive 229 backpacks
A record number of 229 backpacks and gym bags have been distributed among the Algarve’s neediest schoolchildren following the ninth annual backpack drive. It was organised by Silves-based charity Castelo