Elvis braves chest wax
Elvis impersonator Rikki Ryan had his chest waxed for two cancer charities on Wednesday December 5 at the Jayne Jackson Beauty Centre’s annual Christmas Drinks Evening for clients. A total
Giant Portuguese Christmas cakes
A highlight of the festive programme in Olhão this month will be two giant bolos-rei (king’s cakes) served to the general public by local pastry chef Filipe Martins. A slice
‘Monday Munchers’ raise over €1,000 for Madrugada
The winning ticket for a beautiful quilt created by a group of ladies known as the ‘Monday Munchers’ took place at Carvoeiro Tennis Club’s annual prize-giving event on Sunday (December
Festival in honour of Our Lady of Conception
One of the many reasons some of us choose to live or holiday in the Algarve is the quality of the fish and sea food that can be found in
The future is bright
We are delighted to announce that Rotary is alive and well and, following the inauguration of the first Interact Club in the Algarve, will be in excellent hands in the
Volunteer needs in Portimão
A forum to discuss the type of volunteer work that is needed in the Portimão council is being held at the city’s museum tomorrow (December 15) from 9.30am to 1.15pm.
Nativity scene features 3,500 figurines
Celebrating Christmas in style, Vila Real de Santo António (VRSA) is again displaying a giant nativity scene, this year at the Centro Cultural António Aleixo; it features over 3,500 figurines
Real treat for art lovers
An auction of art works that were exhibited during the Arte Algarve OPEN VI at the Lagoa winery gallery is taking place this Sunday (December 16) from 3pm. The show,
Special lunch in aid of the animals
Algarve animal welfare charity ADACNR (registered charity) is organising a sale and lunch at Pedras d’Água Restaurant, Loulé, tomorrow (December 15). All proceeds are going towards helping sick and abandoned
Festive in Olhão
A nativity scene with human performers and animals can be visited in Olhão daily until January 6. The initiative is by the Association of Commerce and Services in the Algarve

