Old folk enjoy outing to Vilamoura Marina
AROUND 500 old folk from the borough of Castro Marim recently enjoyed an outing to Vilamoura Marina, organised by the council in an effort to combat loneliness and isolation among the
Portugal’s first Million Dollar representative
NOVEMBER 19 saw “Million Dollar Hole-in-One” have its first hole-in-one winner in the Algarve, with Colin Mocock achieving this at Parque da Floresta Golf and Leisure resort. Colin Mocock from
Presidential elections vote turnout could beat all records
AS MANY as six million Portuguese could turn out at the ballot box to vote for the country’s next President in January. According to a survey carried out by Eurosondagem,
School delights audience
WHEN DAVID Higginbottom arrived at St Julian’s with the idea of creating a full orchestra at the St. Julian’s School, many doubted this would be possible. A couple of years
Soares warns Cavaco-style is on collision course
WHEN THE American Club celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1997, a number of commemorative events were held. At that time, a Lifetime Membership Award was created and bestowed on Dr.
SOS Children’s Villages need your help
READER DES Taylor contacted The Resident recently to tell us about the SOS Children’s Villages in Portugal, an operation that needs greater support. “Very few expatriates support SOS Children’s Villages
Successful year ends with memorable Christmas lunch
IN TOTAL, 60 convivial members of the Algarve Wine Society gathered at the Amadeus Restaurant near Almancil to enjoy a traditionally festive Christmas lunch and celebrate the end of a
Vicious rumours
Japan’s coach, Brazilian World Cup winner Zico, has severely criticised Fifa for letting politics interfere with the competition’s draw. He believes that placing countries into “pots” for the seedings and
A wealth of Christmas and New Year activities in Lagoa
THERE ARE Christmas lights, exhibitions, music and lots more to enjoy in Lagoa until January 8. In order to celebrate the festive season, Lagoa council is promoting a range of
Whatever the weather…
Take a green holiday with Leo FINALLY, IT’S possible to combine environmental awareness with Hollywood celebrity. Heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio has splashed out on his own Caribbean island and is planning