Alvor birdwatching walks
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
Paraglider aboard
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
Archaeological association opens autumn season
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
Quiz night
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.
BuildGraham McGeoch is not what maning bridges through faith
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
Residents win quarry fight
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
Charity sale
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
Say NO to tolls with the Algarve Resident
From April 2011, many drivers in the Algarve won’t be taking the A22 because “it’ll be quicker”. Instead the majority will be taking the EN125 because they simply won’t be
Goodlife Test
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Charity’s anniversary dinner
A charitable association which supports and helps to rehabilitate addicts in the Algarve, GATO, Grupo de Ajuda a Toxicodependentes, will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a fundraising dinner on October

