Charity craft fair
A craft and artisans fair will be taking place at the Fissul building in Silves on October 16 and there is still time for interested stall holders to book a
Madrugada fashion
A fashion and autumn fair held on September 18 raised €2,000 for Madrugada, the charity that provides home based palliative care in the community and support for people affected by
Helping those in real need
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com The Algarve Food Bank (Banco Alimentar Contra a Fome do Algarve – BACFAlg) has helped thousands of people in need over many years and as the economic
Pro-Am charity success
Amateur golfers joined women from the European Tour to take part in a charity pro-am golf tournament in aid of the Algarve children’s charity ACCA on September 20, raising more
EARLY CHRISTMAS
The October 14 FA Cup home tie against Benfica should provide Portimão with a much-needed financial boost, whatever the result. A full house will be eager to see a fixture
Charity event
Under the slogan Diverte-te a Ajudar (Enjoy Yourself Helping) the TClub night club at Quinta do Lago is hosting an event in aid of the Loulé-based charity association Existir tomorrow
Backpack success
More than 220 backpacks were donated to Silves-based Castelo dos Sonhos charity and have now been distributed to underprivileged children in the area as they return to school. Organisers of
A book for a smile
Olhão municipal library is collecting children’s books to give to underprivileged children in the area this Christmas. The books have to be in Portuguese, be either new or in very
EASTERN STAR
Three-time handball world champion Lyudmila Postnova is recovering from injury in the Algarve. The 27-year-old Russian star player is one of the first athletes to make use of new facilities
Help during hard times
British residents living in the Algarve are able to enjoy the sun, sea and lifestyle of the region but it is increasingly becoming a more difficult place to live in