The history behind the British shipwreck “SS Roumania” that reappeared near Foz do Arelho
SS Roumania, a British steam ship that sank near Foz de Arelho (Caldas da Rainha) after hitting a sandbank over 126 years ago, reappeared from its sandy grave in January.
The February 2019 Night Sky
Welcome to the February night sky. The cold clear nights of winter are ideal to see the grand constellation of Orion and the Milky Way. On dark moonless nights, the
Bringing about change
One of the reasons I formed Safe Communities Algarve in 2012 was to help improve communication between the authorities and the community. Another reason was to help bring about change
The January 2019 Night Sky
Welcome to the January night sky. On the first month of the New Year we can see the Quadrantids meteor shower during the nights of the 3rd and 4th. This
We wish you a happy Christmas and crime-free New Year
Yes, Christmas is almost upon us and a chance to celebrate with family and friends. However, criminals also like to celebrate in a rather different way! This can be through
The December 2018 Night Sky
Welcome to the December night sky. This month we have no bright planets easily visible in the early evening sky, but that is made up for by the opportunity to
Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping scams
Yes, it’s that time of the year again with just 45 days to go before Christmas. For retailers this is the best time of the year, and also the most
100 years, 100 poppies at Nobel school
What environment could be more fitting to celebrate the lives and to commemorate the losses of the 40 million casualties of the First World War than an international school? In
The November 2018 Night Sky
Welcome to the November night sky. The gas giant planet Jupiter is now lost below the western horizon at sunset. The ringed planet Saturn is also getting low in the
O Remechido*
I recently went on the first heritage walk, one of five organised by Lagoa council. During the walk around the town of Estombar, we were treated to a re-enactment by