Artists’ invasion at Lagoa historic winery
A new exhibition of contemporary art is currently showing at Galeria Arte Algarve in Lagoa’s historic winery. A total of 50 painters, sculptors and creators are involved in OPEN IX,
Artistic bronze
An art exhibition by Swedish artist Helena Björnberg is being inaugurated at the Antigo Paços do Concelho (old town hall) building on October 11 at 4pm. Entitled ‘From the subconscious’,
Artistic bronze
An art exhibition by Swedish artist Helena Björnberg is being inaugurated at the Antigo Paços do Concelho (old town hall) building on October 11 at 4pm. Entitled ‘From the subconscious’,
Open day celebration event at Aljezur International School
Aljezur International School in the Algarve is holding an Open Day on Saturday, October 12 to celebrate its recent move to new premises. There will be workshops for children and
2014 dog calendar
After the success of last year’s ‘Goldra dogs’ wall calendar, the Friends of the New Goldra Dog Sanctuary have just launched the 2014 edition, featuring dogs for adoption and sponsorship,
Charity sky dive in aid of Madrugada
By LYNNE BOOKER Why would a 74-year-old man with vertigo and a fear of heights jump out of a plane 4,600 metres from Earth? “Partly to conquer my fear of
afpop members take trip to Spain
A trip to Seville and Granada in Spain was recently enjoyed by nearly 100 afpop members in the Algarve, thanks to organisers Linda Cree and Pat Allen. On September 23,
Browns Open Day
Browns Sports & Leisure Club in Vilamoura is holding a Health Club & Spa Open Day on October 12 from 10am. Visitors can participate in all activities offered by the
Calendar Girls still doing it for charity in the Algarve
At the end of June, the Algarveans Experimental Theatre Group put on a successful production of Tim Firth’s Calendar Girls at Lagoa Auditorium. This poignant yet funny comedy told the true story of
Animal support
Bricomarché stores in Portugal have joined a campaign in aid of needy animals to celebrate both World Animal Day (October 4) and the company’s 15th anniversary. Running until October 13,