Every dog’s a winner at Scruffts
A crowd of happy dog lovers and their furry friends filled the FISSUL centre in Silves last week to watch the 2004 Scruffts Dog Show. The show for non-pedigree dogs,
Firemen help Bombeiros
Silves Voluntary Bombeiros has received a delivery of vital protective clothing from England, thanks to the efforts of Patricia Hitchinson – a resident in the Algarve. Patricia met Silves’ Commandante
Helping fans feel at home
Gary Fisher is the British Embassy’s Euro 2004 Football Attaché. He has been in Portugal since October 2003, making preparations for the influx of England fans that are expected to
In the swing
Opens, majors, championships and tournaments Penina hosted the recent Portuguese Open for the first time in three years, but, amazingly, for the 9th time in history. While I am not
International music across the Algarve
From today (May 14) until June 28, the Algarve will be transformed into a music capital of Portugal. The region will play host to 300 international musicians for the 28th
Joro opens in São Brás
Joro of Almancil, the heating, solar energy, water treatment and leisure products specialist, has opened an agency at Klickpoint in São Brás. David has assisted on many Joro exhibition stands,
Airport chaos ahead
Inspectors from the Foreigners and Frontiers Service (SEF) are advising the government to install giant screens at Portuguese airports during the Euro 2004 tournament, in order to show matches. The
Jouk’s spring collection
Jouk’s studio recently showed its spring show at a cocktail party. The studio celebrated the season’s colourful collection and several young designers were also there showing their latest lines of
Algarve authorities launch anti-fire plan
Last year’s fires, which devastated large tracts of the Algarve, were the worst in the last 20 years. But in spite of this, as we’ve reported, the government considers that
New Speed Frame showroom in Lagoa
Speed Frame, the largest European manufacturer of PVCu windows and doors, marked the opening of their exclusive new conservatory showroom in Lagoa by hosting an open day for visitors. The