Panto preparations are underway
The Algarveans Experimental Theatre Company is currently preparing for its next production, Aladdin, at the Lagoa Auditorium in February. The show promises to be an entertaining family affair, with organisers
Swim for Shoes success
A series of events at the Holiday Inn Algarve raised hundreds for charity. A sandcastle competition held on Christmas Eve by the Holiday Inn Algarve raised €50 for the Swim
Bikers help
A charity Christmas lunch was held by the Algarve Senior Bikers at the Brazilian Rodizio, Rocha Gralheira, on December 16. In aid of the Gaivota home in Albufeira, €350 was
Children benefit from Grand Christmas raffle
A grand Christmas raffle organised by Algarve children’s charity ACCA was held on December 22 at Quinta Jacintina near Vale do Lobo. Raffle winner was May Brown, who took home
Bilingual carol singing session for charity
Larga Vista Residents Association held their annual carol singing concert just before Christmas at the Restaurante O Foral. Around 80 people of all ages and nationalities thoroughly enjoyed exercising their
Chop for charity
Algarve freelance writer and author Suzy Turner has made the decision to cut off her long hair for charity – on Friday January 13. Upon approaching 2012, Suzy began to
CHRISTMAS DINNER
‘Os Gorilas’ and the Expat Supporters Group will be celebrating Christmas at the Ria Formosa Restaurant, Olhão on Saturday, December 17, €15 per head including beer and wine. Book early
Casa visits Alentejo
Members and friends of the Casa Social Club based in Carvoeiro travelled to the Alentejo last month for their autumn trip. While there, they visited the Santa Vitória winery, the
Birdies and bogies
Algarve golfing brothers Ricardo and Hugo Santos took joint 20th place for Portugal in the prestigious Omega Mission Hills World Cup in China. The pair’s two-under-par opening effort of 70
Castelo de Sonhos Christmas fair helps the poor
A charity Christmas fair on November 20 at the Hotel Colinas dos Mouros in Silves raised €653 for Castelo de Sonhos. This money will be used by the charitable organisation