Speed dating
A speed dating event has been organised in Vilamoura on December 8. Those wishing to participate should go along to the 19th Hole bar at Vilamoura Marina. Age groups are
St Vincent’s Christmas Fayre
By Margaret Brown Another warm sunny day at the beginning of Advent and a blessing on Luz Church’s annual Christmas Fayre at Almadena on November 26. Although reduced in size,
Tea party fund raiser
Corte-Real Gallery in Paderne will be hosting a “Madrugadalicious” fundraiser on December 7, from 2pm until 5pm In aid of Madrugada, an Algarve association supporting people with life limiting illnesses.
Children to sing at Christmas fairs
Children of the Algarve Junior Choir in Vilamoura have been rehearsing Christmas carols in preparation for performances at the 3 Charities Christmas Fair tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday, the Spirit of
The best of Fado comes to Algarve
Fado lovers and those interested in becoming familiar with the Portuguese music genre, recently recognised by UNESCO, will have the chance to listen to some of the best Fado singers
Debating those controversial Algarve issues
By INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@theresidentgroup.com Followers of the Algarve Resident page on Facebook have been voicing their concerns over tax hikes and security in the region after the issues were put
Tree of love at Lagoa winery
A regional art movement is appealing to residents of the Algarve to give underprivileged children a Christmas gift “filled with love” this month. Visitors to the Arte Algarve international art
Fight against hunger continues in Algarve
Around 15,500 needy people in the Algarve will benefit from 170 tonnes of food collected by the region’s food bank during their latest campaign. More than 36,000 volunteers across the
What our Facebook followers are saying
This week we asked followers of the Algarve Resident page on Facebook if they would be using the A22 after December 8, if they had already purchased the electronic tag
IGTM coming to Algarve
One of Europe’s leading golf fairs, the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), will be held in the Algarve next year. Organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions, the event attracts more than

