Run against cancer
A run/walk to mark International Women’s Day is being held on Sunday in Tavira from 10am. The initiative, organised by the Algarve Oncology Association (AOA), aims to not only promote
English Golf Union winter training camp
The Boavista Golf & Spa resort hosted two English Golf Union (EGU) regional teams, East Midlands and Thames Valley, in February for a week. Blessed with sunshine during their stay,
Lions’ sale has new date
The next sale from the Lions Clube de Loulé at the Community Centre in Almancil (ASCA) will now be on Sunday, March 25, not March 18, as the date had
Sewer lids stolen
A Portuguese man, 33, was arrested on February 28 for the theft of five sewer lids, worth nearly €300 each. The man, a resident of Porches, was detained in Pateiro,
Exploring the English language in Lagoa
An ALFA Exploring English meeting is taking place on March 14 at Convento de São José in Lagoa from 2.30pm. Two speakers, Carol Macdonald and Maxwell Birch, have been invited
Lisbon classics
Lisbon is to host the 8th Classic Saloon Car and Motorcycle Show on April 20, 21 and 22 at FIL (Feira Internacional de Lisboa). The biggest event of its kind
Shopping up in the hills
The brand new Intermarché supermarket, located at Asseiceira, Pé da Cruz, Monchique, is poised for opening on March 14. As well as providing new employment in the area, there are
Faro aces
Top seed Pedro Sousa celebrated only the second ATP Futures victory of his career in Faro on Sunday. The 23-year-old world No317 who reached the final of a similar event
March 2 results
Last week we asked readers if they were prepared to work longer and harder to help their company survive the recession. 64% of voters said they were prepared to worker
Smoked sausages attract thousands
The 19th Feira dos Enchidos Tradicionais took place in Monchique last weekend featuring a variety of local produce including the famed smoked sausages, honey, cakes, wines and Medronho with a

