Active in Pereiro
A walk/run to promote healthy exercise habits will be held on January 18 in the small town of Pereiro (Alcoutim). With two routes available (9kms and 5kms), the event will
Algarve Jazz Orchestra concert at Lagoa’s municipal auditorium
The Algarve Jazz Orchestra will perform a concert to celebrate the arrival of the New Year this Saturday (December 10) at Lagoa’s municipal auditorium. Tickets cost €6 and can be
Fado, a special kind of music
Algarve historian Peter Kingdon Booker will be giving his second talk on “Fado”, with music examples, this month at two venues. Fado occupies a special place in Portuguese culture. About
Local resident writes first novel
Book || Fuseta resident Lynne Whiteley has written a remarkable first novel, based on fact and a family’s struggle during the desperate times surrounding World War One. Loyalty and love
British expat walks barefoot for charity
Albufeira || British expat Michael Wood is going to take charity walks to a whole new level when he attempts a 20 kilometre barefoot hike to raise money for two
Christmas shows benefit the local community
Choir || For the second year running, The Algarve Rock Choir and The Salvation Army Brass Band got together to perform two nights in the São Brás de Alportel Theatre.
Christmas support
A total of 127 Christmas hampers were distributed to families in need in Lagoa and Carvoeiro in December. The initiative was led by the two towns’ parish union. “It’s our
São Brás council offers ambulance and €6,000 subsidy to local fire department
São Brás de Alportel’s fire department received two very special Christmas presents from the local borough and parish councils last month – a brand new ambulance and a €6,000 subsidy.
‘Janeiras’ concert
Nine local choral groups will be performing traditional Portuguese songs known as ‘Janeiras’ at the historic Teatro Mascarenhas Gregório in Silves on January 5. ‘Janeiras’ are traditionally sung on town
Hundreds greet New Year with sea swim
Ferragudo || More than 200 people braved the cold sea on New Year’s Day (January 1) at Praia do Pintadinho in Ferragudo, marking the town’s traditional ‘Banho de Mar’ event.