Fundraising fair
The Barlavento English School will be holding a Spring Fair fundraising event on Saturday May 8. The event is being organised by parents from the school who hope to raise
Every little helps
Local charities are constantly raising money for those who need it. From quiz nights in bars to health and beauty events – every little helps. Here is a round up
PRO-AM with Pros
Last year, ACCA, the charity that helps children in need in the Algarve, and Eyes for Zimbabwe (restoring sight to children and adults in Zimbabwe) raised over 37,000 euros at
Passover – celebrating a miracle
The Jewish Community of the Algarve will be celebrating the first night of the eight-day Passover festival with a communal ‘Seder’, or dinner, on Monday April 5. Reading the Hagada
Orphans need your help
The Bom Samaritano is a charitable home for abandoned children and those who have been removed from their parents as a result of abuse. The institution, based in Alvor, is
AFPOP MATTERS – Eastern Algarve Dinner
A dinner at Pedras d´el Rei, near Sta. Luzia has been organised for Wednesday March 17 at 7pm. AFPOP members visitedthis venue last May and were looked after extremely well,
Algarve Bowling League – Cameron Cup Final
The final of the Cameron Cup double rink bowling competition took place recently at the Tavira County BC. The final was played between the Parque da Floresta Ravens and Alvor
Marcha needs a home
As residents of the Algarve know only too well, stray dogs and cats are a real problem, and charities are constantly battling to keep their numbers down. Many are simply
Racing pancakes
Toddlers, teenagers, mums, dads and grandparents raced on the beach below the Hotel Garbe in Armação de Pêra recently, tossing pancakes and raising money for SniP, the spaying and neutering
Miles of swims
One of the regular winter clients at the Hotel Garbe, Mrs Bess Nelson, recently completed a three-and-a-half mile swim in the heated pool at the hotel, which qualifies her for