Give a needy child a gift this Christmas
Presents are being collected under the ‘Tree of Love’ in the Galeria Arte Algarve at Lagoa Adega (winery) in aid of the Bom Samaritano children’s home in Alvor. A tree
Saint Andrew’s Society ball success
Members of the Saint Andrew’s Society of the Algarve held their annual Saint Andrew’s Ball at Le Meridien Hotel Penina last month. Guests were greeted by piper Malcolm MacGillivray and
Christmas lunch
Chef Alain Salles has created a Christmas lunch menu for Vale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa ‘s Olive Tree restaurant in Carvoeiro. It includes pumpkin soup with chestnuts, turkey and
Golfing highlights
The Iberian Golf Tour will hold its 2nd Pro-Am Suisse Vilamoura between March 3 and 10 of next year. Teams of four comprising one professional and three amateurs are invited
Smuggled cigarettes seized
A Spanish-plated vehicle carrying a total of 730,000 cigarettes was intercepted by the GNR during a routine check near Olhão on December 11. The smuggled cigarettes, including brands such as
Christmas shopping spending down 15% on 2010
Pre-Christmas sales in Portugal are expected to drop by around 15% on 2010 according to the Portuguese Confederation of Commerce and Services. That could translate into a loss of €600
Hearty lunch
Tavira Câmara is organising a Christmas lunch for needy residents of the council on Monday, December 19. Around 200 people will be served a Christmas meal at the municipal soup
Soldiers of Peace needed
São Brás de Alportel voluntary firefighters are looking for new candidates to join the force. The Bombeiros Association is appealing to potential candidates aged between 16 and 34 to register
CHRISTMAS TREAT
Lagos Sport, the organisers of the Estoril Open, are offering special ticket packages for next year’s 23rd edition of Portugal’s biggest tennis tournament until December 31. More information can be
International club returns under new management
The International Club of Lisbon, a club which is devoted towards fostering relationships between Portugal and other countries, continents and peoples, has returned under new management and new name –