BOWLS ALGARVE –   December 11

Firstly this week, the Mid Week league was scheduled for last Wednesday at Amendoeira, but was totally washed out by the appalling weather. These games will be rearranged for early

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Giving back

Local footballers from the Portimonense team were due to be the guests of honour at a meal provided by Le Meridien Penina for members of the Portimão community. More than

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‘Tis the season to be jolly

Audiences will have a final chance to watch the Bah Humbug! show by the Aperitivo Performance Group during a performance tonight (Friday) at the AL-MaSRAH fringe theatre in Tavira.

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CASA feels at home

CASA The Social Club held its Christmas dinner on December 11 at Bon Bon restaurant in Sesmarias, Lagoa.

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Holy confirmation by Bishop

Right Reverend David Hamid (centre) came to Luz on December 12, the third Sunday of Advent, to confirm six candidates into the Anglican Church. Vows were taken by the candidates

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Chanukah success

More than 25 members of the Jewish community celebrated Chanukah in Faro on December 5 for the twentieth time in the Algarve. Davis Rosenfeld of the Yeshiva College of Brooklyn

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Illegal tobacco seized

GNR police seized more than 475,000 cigarettes inside a van aboard the ferry Vólcan de Tijarafe at the Portimão harbour on December 12. The van, four suitcases and two bags

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Christmas boost for Tavira

A magical display of fairy lights makes Tavira the place to visit this Christmas. Standing on the old Roman Bridge, one can watch the twinkling blue lights reflect in the

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Occupancy levels down in November

Average occupancy levels across the Algarve during November were at 24.4 percent, down by 5.7 percent in comparison to the same period last year according to data from the Algarve

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Christmas carol concert in Lagoa

Students from the International School of the Algarve entered into the festive spirit on December 10 with a Christmas carol concert held in Lagoa church. The event, which has now

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