Animal Corner – Love beyond rescue: Elvis meets Daisy
Recently, my wife Bryn and I travelled to a dog sanctuary near Setúbal, called O Cantinho da Milú. A friend sent us a picture of a rescue dog at the
Bella Acapella: another year of singing in close harmony
Another year has passed – “very quickly” – for the Bella Acapella chorus, “the only Barbershop chorus in Portugal with 32 members of 11 nationalities”. The group has been busy
Hold on Teddy! Special donation to help equine therapy sessions
Helping Hands from São Brás has donated a piece of equipment for the therapy sessions held at Pinetrees Riding Centre in Almancil. On Friday mornings, a dozen clients from the
Award-winning Portuguese pianist Nuno Marques performs in Algarve
For the last concerts of 2023, the Amigos de Música will present two recitals with Portuguese pianist Nuno Marques, originally from Porto but now established in New York. The award-winning
End Polio Now charity bike ride raises €800
The Rotary Club of Estoi Palace International (RCEPI) organised its 10th fundraising bike ride with Activity Algarve Bike Rides on Sunday, November 19. The beautiful sunny weather was ideal for
Local artists Anke Punt Bach and Rui Botto unveil collaborative exhibition in Lagoa
A joint exhibition of paintings by local artists Anke Punt Bach and Rui Botto will be inaugurated at Lagoa’s municipal library on Monday, December 11 at 5.30pm. The collaborative effort
Magical Christmas Book Fair comes to town!
The newly-formed Algarve Authors group are proud to announce their first book fair to be hosted here in the Algarve. Join them at the Pestana Vale da Pinta Clubhouse in
Mértola Museum Town – 40 years of archaeology and heritage valuation
On Tuesday, December 5, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by Lígia Rafael and Fernando Martins. The first lecture will be at 2.30pm at the
Pet Corner – Des res – from one room to duplex
Indeed! Cats. Felines. Feral. This is not about cats in a flap. This is a true story of how ‘Ferragudo João’ and ‘Cat Woman Zélia’ came to blows. Having nurtured
A festive delight! 13th Vale do Lobo Christmas Market this weekend
Shopping, fun and family entertainment are promised at this weekend’s 13th Vale do Lobo Christmas Market. The hugely popular event on Saturday and Sunday (December 2 and 3), from 10am