Food collection campaign
Loulé-based charity Existir is holding a food collection campaign starting today (Friday) until August 14 (Sunday) at the Continente Modelo supermarket in Albufeira Shopping Centre. “The event aims to collect
Backpack appeal
While the summer holidays may still be in full swing, the Castelo dos Sonhos charity for underprivileged people in the Silves area is asking people to look ahead to September
MEDAL FORM
Algarve speed skater Martyn Dias confirmed the promise shown over 1,000m earlier at the European Championships in Holland last week. The Roller Lagos star claimed silver and bronze for Portugal
Charity fundraiser for kennels
More than €5,000 was raised for the Canil São Francisco kennels in Loulé during a charity event organised by Julia Hammond. The event, held at Barringtons in Vale do Lobo,
Top school
Real Madrid are to open their first football academy in the Algarve. The José Mourinho-managed Spanish giant concluded negotiations with the Vila Real de Santo António Câmara this week and
Charity cookbook
There is still time to pick up a copy of the charity celebrity cookbook Dine in with the Famous and Friends of the Captain James Philippson Trust, available from the
First Cupid Group quiz night raises €800 for animals
Following the closure of the Goldra Centre a new group has been formed to raise money for the Donkey Sanctuary in Estombar and the first quiz to raise money for
Human ribbon
Organisers are hoping that more than 1,000 people will come together on August 13 to show their support in the fight against breast cancer by forming a human ribbon at
Historic reunion
More than 20 former Formula One drivers including Joachim Stuck, Jochen Maas, Tony Brooks and Jo Vonlanthen will take part in this October’s 3rd Algarve Historical Festival. The Portimão Motor
July jolly at Pinetrees
Young riders both from and visiting the Algarve took part in a gymkhana on July 24 at the Pinetrees Riding Centre in Almancil. During the event, which involved riders from