Classic cars show
Classic car owners are invited to take part in a classic car meeting tomorrow (Saturday) The event takes place from 10.30am, with all owners of pre-1980 cars invited to meet
Silent protest by musicians and artists
More than 300 people took part in a silent demonstration on December 4 in Faro to protest about the possible end of the ARCM cultural association. The association has been
Cycling to beat cancer
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com When John Shell’s mother Irene died from breast cancer in 2007, the 39 year old, year 9 manager from Biddick Sports College in Washington, in the
Successful year for BPCC
The British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the south has had a great year, with over 40 events attracting hundreds of members. The Chamber was pleased to be able to say
Câmara to help special needs school
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com Lagos Câmara is backing a special needs school by providing support for the construction of a new residential home for 24 people with disabilities. A spokesman
Take a dip for charity
This year will see the return of the Swim for Shoes campaign held on the beach in front of the Holiday Inn Algarve in Armação de Pêra. The hotel is
Family assesses death of Jacinta Rees
Family members of Jacinta Rees, an Australian woman who was found dead at her home in São Brás de Alportel in March 2008 have met with officials in Australia to
Thanksgiving at Centre Algarve
A special Thanksgiving dinner was held at Centre Algarve near Moncarapacho for the 27 volunteers currently working to make it ready for visitors next year. The idea of the dinner
Faro art
Downtown Faro has become an extension of the Centro Cultural de São Lourenço (CCSL) in Almancil, hosting an art show called Arte Top until January 5. Eight shops in the
Variety show success
More than €3,000 was raised during the fourth annual ‘Grand Night of Variety’ in Lagoa on December 5 in support of the local voluntary fire fighters. Organiser Jenny Grainer told

