Childrenâs treats
Lynda and Andy Lewis-Pratt, owners of the Lewis Andrews Lifestyle Store in Almancil, have donated hundreds of items and gifts to local childrenâs charity ACCA. The items consist of everything
Cyclists take to the road for disabled children
The charity bike ride âPasseio SolidĂĄrio de Cicloturismo de Almancilâ is back for its third edition on April 6, this time to raise money for special horse-riding lessons for disabled
Art show in Almancil
Algarve artist Raymond Gilbert Parfait is inaugurating his main annual paintings exhibition on Saturday, March 1 at ASCA (social and cultural association) in Almancil at 5pm. The artist will be
Expert legal support in Almancil
A new solicitorsâ office has opened in Almancil providing legal support in many areas. Solicitors InĂȘs Nascimento can help clients with conveyance transactions, commercial and property business, fiscal representation, tax
Almancilâs Oxford candidates
Oxbridge interviews are not easy to achieve, but three students from the Almancil area have done so. Simply to be invited to attend an interview is a prestige in itself.
A new place for a new pleasure – CONTRIBUTED
Guylaine, an interior consultant, discovered Lisbon, the Alentejo and the Algarve eight years ago with her husband Philippe, a designer, and their four children. They knew, then, that a part
International football for all
Back in 1997, the International Club in Almancil opened its doors to kids from all nationalities who wanted to play football. From these humble beginnings, the club has grown and
Cork for horses
âItâs great for putting a spring in your step!â exclaims Bev Gibbons from Pinetrees Riding Centre, Almancil, referring to a recent link with wine company, WineMine, based in Silves Gare.
Dying by the day in the âgolden triangleâ
In the last week, at least seven dogs have been fatally poisoned in the area to the south of Almancil, in what locals to the area are calling âindisputable murderâ.
Almancil renames streets
Local politicians have decided to rename some of Almancilâs streets in honour of illustrious deceased residents. Largo do Poeta Clementino Domingos Baeta is set to be renamed Rua Völker Huber,