Pet Corner: The unspeakable … in pursuit of the uneatable
This was Oscar Wilde describing fox hunting. The Grand National attracted animal rights, gambling against time and authority at Aintree. The “unspeakable” are humans who choose to pursue specific sports
Quinta do Vale Golf Course to host charity tournament
Participants must enter as a pair A charity golf tournament to raise money for the Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Vila Real de Santo António will be held at the
Vilamoura Nature Run raises €350 for charity
A total of €350 were raised during the Vilamoura Nature Run for Mulherendo – the Portuguese Support Association for Women with Endometriosis. Held last Saturday (April 8), the event brought
Strings play in Silves theatre
Quarteto do Barlavento helped raise €3,000 for local educational projects Saturday, March 25 was described as “an evening to remember” by the audience attending the concert by Quarteto do Barlavento
Charity run from London to Paris in aid of KLS
Kleine-Levin Syndrome is a rare disorder sometimes referred to as “Sleeping Beauty” Syndrome Algarve resident Jeni Mendes and her friend Danielle Harris have embarked on a 420km run from London
Fundraiser to help Carvoeiro mum of two recover from stroke
Kristina Ferreira is recovering from an Ischemic stroke suffered in February An online fundraiser has been launched to help Carvoeiro’s Kristina Ferreira, 45, a beloved and talented hairdresser and mother
Pet Corner – Having kittens …
Mummy with five new kittens landed on someone’s doorstep – transferred hurriedly in a suitable warm box and transported to Jenny Clarke, president of APAA. The Association for Protection of
Saving animals through teamwork
APAA, the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve, has a hectic month ahead. In-between SNiP’ping, pup-homing and ‘Pop-Upping’, there has been little time for the team to catch breath. “Gosh!”
Intermarché helps animal associations across Portugal
Supermarket chain Intermarché is once again trying to help feed or find new owners for abandoned dogs and cats across Portugal through its ‘Amiga-me’ campaign, which runs until March 22.
More help needed for Madrugada palliative care services
The Madrugada palliative care association, founded in 2009, continues to give invaluable support at home to an increasing number of people suffering life-limiting illnesses. But it requires more volunteers and