The history of leaving out food and drinks for Father Christmas
Growing up, it was always a tradition on Christmas Eve to leave out milk and cookies for Father Christmas, and a carrot or two for his reindeers. Like most of
The 10th Annual Resident Motoring Awards
It’s time to take a step back, look at the last 10 years and talk about the industry I love and the cars that have made me lose countless sleeping
It is Christmas … again
It has arrived once more, unavoidable as always! Without us noticing, it always comes every year, every winter, and it is impossible to stop it – but who would want
The January 2023 Night Sky
Welcome to the January night sky. This month has three notable meteor showers for those who can brave the long cold nights in the northern hemisphere. At the moment, the
Your dogs at Christmas
Christmas time can be a stressful time for us and for our dogs. Whilst we enjoy having visitors during the festive season, it may be overwhelming for our pets, especially
An insight into dementia villages
A new report gives an encouraging insight into the benefits of residential villages specially designed for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, benefits that outweigh those of traditional
Walking from Odeleite
Odeleite is a traditional unassuming village of less than 600 inhabitants located just off the IC27, which runs north from Castro Marim to Alcoutim. Walking through the village, it is
Christmas stockings
Our family loves to have a stocking to open on Christmas morning and so each adult in the family traditionally makes up a stocking for another adult. We take turns
Diabetic retinopathy – the first cause of blindness in the Western World?
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a disease that affects the small vessels of the retina, the part of the eye responsible for the images that are formed and sent to the
Christmas trees, and some alternatives
Christmas gives an opportunity to bring nature into the house and enjoy the benefits of evergreen foliage. These include indoor air-purification, avoiding waste and plastic trees, and the possibility of