Photos on show
An exhibition of photographs by John Oliver will be on display in the Sala Multiusos in Castro Verde (Alentejo) from September 21. Entitled Countryside to the Sea, the photos will
Rotary quiz night
Rotary Club Estoi Palace International continues to assist the Food Bank in the Algarve with its monthly distributions to participating underprivileged families in the Estoi parish. A charity quiz evening
Russian modern art
A collection of paintings by the Russian artist Svetlana Kurmaz will be on show at the Corte-Real gallery in Paderne. Svetlana Kurmaz has been a full time artist since 1992
São Lourenço school exam results
Examination results at I/GCSE and GCSE level this year placed the International School São Lourenço (ISSL) in the top 12% of all schools in the UK. All students entered for
The autumn holds much to look forward to
By Father Bob Bates As the summer nears its end and the slightly cooler days of autumn are with us, St Vincent’s Chaplaincy (The Church of England in the Algarve)
Top awards for Algarve marinas
Both the marinas in Vilamoura and in Albufeira have been re-awarded the prestigious five golden anchor rating by the Yacht Harbour Association of the UK, the highest ranking given by
Traditional shops close down in Portimão
Portimão’s once-popular shopping streets have lost nearly a third of their trade in the last decade, with more businesses expected to close down in the future. According to a survey
UK and Portuguese police discuss Madeleine case
British police have held meetings with Portuguese police chiefs to discuss the case of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, the first meetings to take place between the two authorities as
Wine and food pairing
An evening of wine and food pairing will be taking place at the Casa do Avô restaurant in Vale de Parra on September 30 from 8pm. A four course dinner
Wine festival
Shoppers visiting the Apolónia supermarkets in Almancil and Galé between October 3 and 16 will be able to take part in the wine festival. Tastings from various vineyards will be

