Old folk enjoy outing to Vilamoura Marina
AROUND 500 old folk from the borough of Castro Marim recently enjoyed an outing to Vilamoura Marina, organised by the council in an effort to combat loneliness and isolation among the
Politics v sport
Recent public statements by the President of Iran stating that the holocaust is a myth has prompted French MEP Daniel Cohn-Bendit to call for Iran’s exclusion from the 2006 World
Portugal’s first Million Dollar representative
NOVEMBER 19 saw “Million Dollar Hole-in-One” have its first hole-in-one winner in the Algarve, with Colin Mocock achieving this at Parque da Floresta Golf and Leisure resort. Colin Mocock from
Presidential elections vote turnout could beat all records
AS MANY as six million Portuguese could turn out at the ballot box to vote for the country’s next President in January. According to a survey carried out by Eurosondagem,
School delights audience
WHEN DAVID Higginbottom arrived at St Julian’s with the idea of creating a full orchestra at the St. Julian’s School, many doubted this would be possible. A couple of years
A wealth of Christmas and New Year activities in Lagoa
THERE ARE Christmas lights, exhibitions, music and lots more to enjoy in Lagoa until January 8. In order to celebrate the festive season, Lagoa council is promoting a range of
SNOOKER
The generation game • Steve Davis, now 48, but still ranked 15th in the world THE TRAVIS Perkins UK Championship in York did not at all go the way most
Albufeira pools now open
THE OFFICIAL opening of Albufeira’s municipal swimming pools took place recently and to celebrate the event, entry is free until the New Year. The complex can host a range of
Soares warns Cavaco-style is on collision course
WHEN THE American Club celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1997, a number of commemorative events were held. At that time, a Lifetime Membership Award was created and bestowed on Dr.
Algarve big on nativity scenes
Vila Real de Santo António AN ENORMOUS nativity scene, measuring 70sqm and containing 2,000 figures, is currently on display in Vila Real de Santo António. Created by artist Ernesto Pires,