Free dog sterilisation
A complimentary sterilisation campaign is being offered to dogs in the Aljezur area until August 15. Organised by the Associação Ecologista e Zoófila de Aljezur (AEZA), with great support from
Garden Party to celebrate Popular Saints
THE TIVOLI Marinotel gardens in Vilamoura will be the setting for the festivities of Santos Populares (Popular Saints) on June 10, from 8pm. Guests can indulge in a large and
German tourists coming back to the Algarve
Until last year, tourism coming from Germany had been on the decline, but recent data shows that there has been a six per cent increase, with a total of 1.8
High tension in Monchique
THE PEOPLE of Alferce and Fornalha, in Monchique, are very conscious of the problems that the planned line of high-tension electricity pylons will bring to the area. Despite the fact
Marchas Populares bring colour to Portimão
IN PORTUGAL, June is the month when Saints are remembered and celebrated with a range of marches, parades and all-round entertainment. This year, in Portimão, the tradition of parading throughout
New premises for Lagoa GNR
LAGOA GNR have recently moved to new premises. The new station, situated on the Francisco Veloso road, next to the Health Centre and the Municipal Auditorium, will provide better working
Locker-hooked modern art tapestries come to Lagoa’s Convento
GUDRUN ROBINSON, an accomplished, self-taught hand-spinner, is soon to exhibit her latest work at the Convento de São José in Lagoa. The convent’s Pintor Manuel Gambôa exhibition room is certainly
Motorbike convention in Olhão this weekend
THIS WEEKEND (June 2, 3 and 4) sees the Clube Moto Convívio de Olhão host its 14th motorbike convention at Pinheiros de Marim (just off the EN125 between Olhão and
National Acrobatic Gymnastics squad trains in Loulé
LOULÉ IS to host the training camp of the National Acrobatic Gymnastics team from June 5 to 9, prior to their participation in the 20th World Championship of Acrobatic Gymnastics,
New life for dependency patients
I WAS saddened to discover that residents of Tunes are outraged by the thought of a rehabilitation centre opening in the area. Personally, my own first thoughts were: “Great, what

