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The main Remembrance Service in the Algarve will start at 10.50am on November 11 at St. Luke’s Church in Palhagueira, where wreaths will be laid by the British Ambassador to

May 13 1929 – October 25 2012 Oonagh Swift, who has died in the Algarve at the age of 83, was a cultured, charismatic and quintessentially Irish figure beloved by

A charity quiz and Elvis tribute night is being held at Jardim do Vale Restaurant in Almancil on November 30, at 7.30pm, to raise funds for the new Goldra animal

The Algarve’s charitable children’s association, ACCA, is appealing for Christmas angels to answer the simple wishes of under-privileged children living below the poverty line or in orphanages in the region

The Algarve History Association is this month organising three events on varied subjects. Starting on November 13, Rachel Barnard will be talking about Arraiolos carpets in the Municipal Library in

Saint Martin’s Day will be celebrated in Albufeira this Sunday from 2.30pm in various locations in the municipality. The afternoon will see a ‘Magusto’ celebration, where visitors will gather around

Barlavento International Primary School in Espiche is organising a Bonfire and Fireworks Night on Saturday, November 17 from 6.30pm. Musical entertainment will be by One Reason. There will be a

Each year, the Almancil International Rotary Club (AIRC) sends young Portuguese students abroad for short and long-term exchanges to learn of other countries’ cultures and attend school in the host

The British Consulate in Portimão will be closed for staff training purposes on Tuesday November 6 and Thursday November 8. If you should need to speak to a consular officer,

Lagoa Municipal Auditorium is hosting an Irish and Celtic music night featuring Ireland’s Linda Scanlon and her band on Saturday November 17 at 9.30pm. Band members are Linda Scanlon (vocals,