Algarve

St Vincent’s Youth Group and Kid’s Club are hosting an evening of entertainment in aid of local and international charities tonight (Friday) with a children’s talent contest. The show, at

An association has been formed to protect the interests of fishermen and their trade in the fishing village of Ferragudo, in Lagoa council. The Associação de Pescadores de Ferragudo e

As part of European birdwatching week, two nature walks have been organised along the Alvor riverside by Portimão Câmara. They take place on October 3 and 5, with both starting

A paraglider had to make an emergency landing on the deck of a cruise ship docked at Portimão port last week. The Brazilian pilot, 25, had experienced problems with the

A lecture by archaeologist Jason Webster will start the Algarve Archaeological Association’s autumn season on October 12. Speaking at two different venues on the day, Jason Webster’s lecture is entitled

A dinner and quiz night in aid of Silves charity for underprivileged people, Castelo dos Sonhos, is taking place at the Holiday Inn Algarve on Friday, October 15, at 7.30pm.

By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com Graham McGeoch is not what many might imagine a Church of Scotland minister to be. For a start, he’s young, dynamic, witty and always smiling. He

By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com A residents’ association has won a legal battle to stop the construction of a quarry in Tavira. The PROBAAL group, formed as a legal association for

Discount clothing, shoes and jewellery are available to buy as part of the APAA Alvor charity shop end of summer sale. There will be 50 percent off many items at