Lagos Marina art academy expands
Lagos Marina Art Academy has launched extra classes for its summer and autumn programme. The Polish artist Kasia Wrona, who runs a life drawing class, has introduced a drawing session
We went to a marvellous party…
… is the title of one of Noel Coward’s songs, which was included in The Angels Theatre Group’s latest production ‘Mad Dogs and Englishmen’, in tribute to the singer. But
Orchestra concert
Algarve Orchestra is performing a free concert tonight (Friday) at Albufeira Municipal Auditorium featuring the works of composers from the 20th century. Starting at 9.30pm, the performance will include musical
Algarve citrus industry in danger
By Sophie McCarrick sophie.mccarrick@algarveresident.com A lack of rainfall in the Algarve has for some time been affecting agricultural production throughout the region. Faro in particular is now suffering from a
Beach bar parties
Purobeach Vilamoura held an opening party on June 2 to mark the beginning of the summer season for the beachside bar. The bar, described as having a trendy and relaxed
Celebration at the Galeria Arte Algarve
You may not be aware of it yet, but the largest private art gallery in Portugal can be found in Lagoa – revolutionising “empty space” in the town’s ancient adega
Choir singing at charity variety show
Organisers of the Midsummer Cocktail variety show to be held at the Lagoa Auditorium on June 20 have announced new acts for the evening in aid of Lagoa voluntary Bombeiros.
A busy biking weekend
Members of the Algarve Senior Bikers (ASB), led by Leif Axelsson, attended the official opening of the new headquarters of Moto Clube de Faro on June 2. Moto Clube de
A22 traffic down 58%
Traffic on the A22 decreased 58% in the first two months of the year, in comparison to the same period in 2011. Data sent by the government to the Algarve
OBITUARY – Rachel Waite
Rachel Waite February 12 1933 – May 19 2012 After qualifying as a primary school teacher Rachel, started her career in Cheltenham followed by four years in Switzerland. Rachel was