Tails of the unexpected
Do you believe in miracles? After the experiences of the past 23 years, we at the Lagos Animal Protection Society (LAPS) most certainly do! Many of you will be wondering
Wine society visits sherry country
Contributed More than 40 members of the Algarve Wine Society visited the sherry region of Spain recently. The trip was organised and led by society member, Erla Walther, who has
A great show
Sunny weather greeted this year’s St Vincent’s Country Fayre, which featured more than 60 exhibitors, including The Resident, at the Fatacil grounds in Lagoa. The event also featured traditional Scottish
Atmospheric São Brás
Members of the Archaeological Association of the Algarve recently took a day trip to the town of São Brás de Alportel. There, the group visited the Museu Etnografico do Trajo
England fan takes the long route
English football fan, Rory Coleman, plans to run from London to Lisbon to watch the national team’s first match in the European championships. The 42-year-old football fanatic aims to complete
Every dog’s a winner at Scruffts
A crowd of happy dog lovers and their furry friends filled the FISSUL centre in Silves last week to watch the 2004 Scruffts Dog Show. The show for non-pedigree dogs,
Algarveans step out to Almancil
The new spring production from the Algarveans Theatre Group will premiere on the stage of the São Lourenço International School on Friday May 21 and Saturday 22. Then it will
Firemen help Bombeiros
Silves Voluntary Bombeiros has received a delivery of vital protective clothing from England, thanks to the efforts of Patricia Hitchinson – a resident in the Algarve. Patricia met Silves’ Commandante
Bare ass cheek!
Inspired by the delightful film Calendar Girls, a courageous group of women have decided to take the bull by the horns – or, in this case, the donkey by the
Tradition with a twist
If there was one tradition worth celebrating in the English village of years gone by, it was the church fête. All the worthies of the village assembled in one place