afpop Movember Men’s Health seminar
afpop, Portugal’s largest foreign residents’ association, hosted its inaugural Men’s Health seminar as part of its Movember campaign on November 23 at HPA Alvor. Forty people attended the information and
Festive charity swims in Armação de Pêra
Two charity swims will again be held this festive season in Armação de Pêra. The special swims will be on Christmas Day (December 25) and New Year’s Day (January 1),
Animal Rescue Algarve raises over €25,000 at fundraising dinner
Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA) held its annual fundraising dinner on Friday, November 17, at Monty’s Restaurant in Vale do Lobo. Attended by more than 100 supporters, mostly from the Vale
Clubs in the Algarve: culture, camaraderie, community
Three years ago, soon after my wife and I immigrated to Portugal, I had many moments of severe homesickness. “What the heck have we done?”, I thought. After living my
Algarve Senior Bikers go bonkers with conkers
The Algarve Senior Bikers (ASB) ride which took place on Wednesday, November 15 was preceded by a game of conkers. For those of you not familiar with this ancient British
AHA announces history and music events
The Algarve History Association has announced its events for November and December. History talks A recent request for history information suggested that the Royal Dynasties of Portugal would make a
Algarve 41 Club donates €500 to Riding for the Disabled Barlavento
Algarve 41 Club recently presented Riding for the Disabled Barlavento, Bensafrim, Lagos, with a cheque for €500. The presentation was made by the current Chairman Michael Brown. Riding for the
Safe Christmas Seminar raises awareness of devastating impact of road deaths
The ‘Safe Christmas and New Year Seminar’ event held by Safe Communities Portugal (SCP) and Amigos do Museu do Traje São Brás de Alportel on November 17 was well attended
Pet Corner – In the bag … Ho Ho Ho?
Unfortunately, a lot of things get the wrong connotations with the word ‘bag’. Handbag, baggage, in the bag. Bag is extensively used not only as a descriptive noun but as
Help the homeless in the Algarve
Sleeping bag and welfare package 2023 Christmas fundraiser – €25 donation = 1 sleeping bag The days may be filled with sunshine, but nights are now starting to draw in