Society Archives

The true spirit of Christmas

It is that time of year when Christmas songs are playing in every shopping centre, the latest toys are being advertised nonstop on the television, schools are frantically rehearsing their

December 16, 2022by Penelope Best

Golf: The story your divots tell you!

Your divots are a great indication of what is going on at impact Whenever possible, practise from grass so you have more chance to learn from your divot pattern. After

December 14, 2022by Scott CranfieldIn Golf, Golfing Tips & Tricks

Alzheimer’s: reason for hope

Reports of a breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer’s have given hope to countless people close to the estimated 50,000 people in Portugal and 50 million worldwide suffering from this

December 13, 2022by Len Port

Dupuytren’s disease – minimally invasive surgery is the answer

Dupuytren’s is a genetic disease with no known cure. It produces a thick layer (fibromatosis) underneath the skin which proliferates towards the fingers, forming a fibrous cord, which gains contractile

December 12, 2022by Portugal Resident

Glenn piping in Praia da Luz|Glenn and Glenda in paradise

Moving to Portugal with the perfect man – and it only took 168 first dates

Did you see that movie “50 First Dates”? Try 168! I got divorced 20 years ago and tried that online dating thing. My second date ended up being a serious

December 11, 2022by Glenda Cole

The UK Autumn Budget

Having taken the decision to scrap the previous mini budget released in September, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt released the new autumn budget – officially called the Autumn Statement

December 10, 2022by Dan Henderson

A view over Câmara de Lobos and Churchill Bay, from what is known locally as “Churchill’s Viewpoint”, where he set up his easel on January 8, 1950|The view from the balcony of our room in the Churchill Bay pousada|Larry enjoying his cold white wine on his balcony, with Câmara de Lobos in the background|The rugged coast near Porto Moniz|Porto Moniz, named after Columbus’ Portuguese wife, which features the only protected harbour on the north coast|The lush, mountainous countryside of the centre of Madeira|Helga on the quayside at the mouth of Churchill Bay on a lovely, soft evening|The remarkable artesonado locally-sourced cedar wood Mudéjar ceiling in the Funchal cathedral, declared a National Monument in 1910|– A statue of Sir Winston Churchill, in front of the Churchill Bay pousada reception|The replica of Christopher Columbus’ boat the Santa Maria, built in 1998 in Câmara de Lobos

Madeira is much more than just Funchal, Ronaldo and bananas

Madeira. They call it the “Pearl of the Atlantic”. That’s a misnomer. Madeira is neither round nor smooth nor white. It is rugged and spiny and volcanic (although the volcanos

December 9, 2022by Larry Hampton

The all-new Opel Astra (2022)|The all-new Opel Astra (2022)|The all-new Opel Astra (2022)|Motor Trade Portugal Resident 2022-12-08

Reinventing the Opel Astra

Opel continues to clean up its act with yet another surprisingly good car. It’s the new Astra this time and it comes with a special secret under the hood. The

December 8, 2022by Guilherme Marques

An American footballer gets into the World Cup

Hey, sports fans! Okay, I know that not all of my readers are into sports and that’s just fine. I fully understand that there are other facets to a full

December 8, 2022by Portugal Resident

Salazar at his desk with a picture of Mussolini|1933 poster for New Constitution

Salazar’s rise to power

Dr António de Oliveira Salazar of Coimbra University took the first step into national politics on three separate occasions. Third time lucky In 1921, Salazar stood for election to the

December 7, 2022by Peter Booker