What feeling should I have at address?
I had a great discussion with my group last week about the feeling at address. I explained that we need a solid base with relaxed hands and arms. A concrete
Re: Margaret Brown reminisces
Dear Editor I was fascinated to read Margaret Brown’s account (last week) of her time in the WAAF during World War Two for two reasons. Firstly, my mother was born
Children present appeal
Dear Algarve Resident readers, Could you help me provide a Christmas shoebox filled with surprises for each of the 36 children from the Bom Samaritano Children’s Home in Alvor? This
Re: Algarveans’ show – ‘How The Other Half Loves’
Dear Editor, Those who missed seeing the Alan Ayckbourn play in Lagoa (November 21 to 23) missed a very special performance. Well written, acted, directed – a real professional production,
Golf etiquette basics
Grasping all the relevant do’s and don’ts of golf takes time. So if you are comfortable on any golf course and with any player, use this list as a good
DECO informs…“What are the risks of becoming a guarantor?
In this new column, Portuguese consumer watchdog DECO will be informing readers of various interesting issues and laws affecting consumer decisions. “What are the risks of becoming a guarantor? DECO
Re: English courses for GNR officers
Dear Editor, I was disappointed to read in last week’s Algarve Resident the views of César Nogueira, a spokesman from the Associação dos Profissionais da Guarda (APG/GNR) who is reported
Control your distance with wedges
Distance control is imperative in the scoring zone. It is the easiest way to save shots. I suggest initially just practicing with one swing – the 9 O’clock to 3
The Lion King of Albufeira
Dear Editor, Being a cat lover on holiday, I noticed the Algarve was a place of many cats. I thought that was lovely and naively assumed they belonged to somebody,
Re: Wild child forces school shutdown (Nov 8 edition)
I have trouble with my son and I wish kids wouldn’t be labelled as ‘wild children’ etc. There is usually an underlying reason and unfortunately not enough support in Portugal