Lose weight cycling and help a local charity
An Algarve resident and keen cyclist is organising a weight loss contest in January in aid of charity. Paul Beesley from Activity Algarve, organisers of regular bike rides in the
Archaeology meetings
The Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) is holding two meetings on December 7. The first will be at São Brás Museum at 2.30pm and the second at Convento de São José
March against tolls in Faro
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com A march of protest against the introduction of tolls on the Via do Infante/A22 road led to traffic delays on the main access to Faro and
Association against new road link
An environmental association has voiced its opposition to a new road link to be built between São Brás de Alportel and Faro. In a statement, Al-Portel Association for the Defence
New officers elected at RBL AGM
The Royal British Legion’s Portugal Branch Annual General Meeting took place at the Holiday Inn Algarve on November 24, when several officers were elected on the day. The meeting was
Bazaar success for Lagoa school
After a two-year break, the Christmas Bazaar at the International School of the Algarve, Lagoa, returned on November 27. The event was hailed a success, raising almost €3,000 for orphanages
OPEN DAY AT QUINTA DOS VALES
Quinta dos Vales in Estômbar, Lagoa, is hosting an Open Day on Sunday giving visitors the opportunity to visit its winery, sculptures and animal park. The event, from 11am to
British Ambassador in Algarve to say farewell
By INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@theresidentgroup.com British and Portuguese citizens raised a glass to the “old alliance” at a special lunch organised by the British Consulate in the Algarve on November 25
Parents protest
More than 30 parents gathered at the entrance of the Algoz pre-primary and primary schools, Jardim de Infância and Escola Básica nº 1 respectively, on November 23 to protest against
Carvoeiro Christmas fair
Residents and business owners in the town of Carvoeiro, in the Lagoa council, have organised a Christmas fair to take place between December 12 and December 19. As part of

