Holding back the years – Simply Red play Portugal
IT HAS been 21 years since Mick Hucknall and his bandmates first hit the music scene as Simply Red with the release of their debut single, Money’s Too Tight (To
Depeche Mode in the ‘Open Air’
FEBRUARY SAW Depeche Mode play Lisbon’s Pavilhão Atlântico on the first leg of their tour to promote their album, Playing the Angel. The second leg of the tour consists only
George Benson set to stun Vale do Lobo
CONSIDERED ONE of the greatest guitarists in jazz history and supported by an exceptional vocal style that has made him appreciated by millions worldwide, George Benson is truly a performer
Spreading hope and salvation
The international head of the Salvation Army (SA) jetted into Lisbon last weekend for a two-day official visit. General John Larsson had the opportunity to speak to SA members from
You have made a difference
When we set the target of 20,000 euros, we felt this was achievable, but our expectations were surpassed – thank you Algarve residents for your generosity and for caring. The
Back to school
Three members of the committee of the Portugal branch of The Royal British Legion travelled to southern Spain recently to take part in training courses organised by Spain South, the
Big Cats for dinner
The Hotel Garbe in Armação de Pêra is holding another dinner-theatre evening with The Jefferies English Theatre group, on February 1, 2 and 3, and February 15, 16 and 17.
British Community Council of Lisbon meeting
A well attended meeting of the British Community Council (BCC) of Lisbon, a voluntary body which brings together English-speaking people from many walks of life, took place recently at Cheshire
Ice rink raised thousands for Serra do Caldeirão
Customers at Faro’s Forum Algarve shopping centre have helped raise more than 57,000 euros towards the reforestation of Serra do Caldeirão, an area that was badly burned during last summer’s
Kennels receive support
Tavira fundraisers are holding a dinner-dance in aid of the Canil de São Francisco in Loulé which homes abandoned and neglected animals. The date is Saturday, February 12 and the