Archaeology: The rise of monumentality in Eastern Amazonia
… and its link with the local Neolithization Process On Tuesday, January 9, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by Archaeologist Dr João Saldanha.
Smiles all round – ‘Feliz Ano Novo’ from Castelo de Sonhos
The Silves-based family charity Castelo de Sonhos would like to send a “huge thank you” to everyone who participated in the 19th Christmas Shoebox Campaign for the Elderly. A
Dealing with stage IV cancer… and Portugal’s SNS Health Service
SOS Algarve Animals/Sterilise Our Strays hero expresses frustration with Portugal’s National Health Service after being given terminal cancer diagnosis and waiting months for vital operation Algarve animal rescuer Ginie de
Animal Corner – “Lady Jess”
A royal title for an abandoned doggie She was originally discovered by the ‘ladies’ who run the APAA Charity Shop in Silves. They spied her being harassed by several male
A lovely Christmas with “Shoebox Sue”
Sue Loram is the coordinator of the annual Christmas “Shoeboxes for the Elderly” project After this Christmas, I will never look at a shoebox the same way again. And, I
Bikers raise funds for children in need
On Friday, December 8, I had the pleasure of hosting the Algarve Senior Bikers Christmas charity lunch. This is an annual event for members and friends of the ASB, which raises
Animal Corner – Getting to know you!
Famous lyrics brings home how true this will be for a dog. Especially a re-homed four-pawed pet! There is a deal which is 3×3! No, not an off-roader. Three days
Solidarity in the spotlight: Vilamoura International School donates €10,600 to social causes
“This is an example of how small gestures by many people can transform the world!” – school’s pedagogical director At a time when so many families face financial difficulties, Vilamoura
New TVs for São Brás physiotherapy centre patients
Ten brand new television sets and a larger multi-use screen have been donated to São Brás de Alportel’s Centre of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (CMRSul) by the Municipal Council of
Three rescuing dogs: Lex, Papaia and Ginx
Mr. Tony Pass’s warming story of the conviviality of Elvis and Daisy (Resident, December 7) reminds me of the great relationship between my dogs, Lex and Ginx, who also came