Festive charity swims in Armação de Pêra
It’s that time of year to prepare for a sea swim! Two charity swims are again taking place in Armação de Pêra this festive season, promising a fun-filled day and
Rotary Club Estoi raises €600 to help fight hunger
Members of Rotary Club Estoi Palace International (RCEPI) manned a bric-a-brac stall at the São Brás Christmas Market on Sunday, November 27. Items donated by club members were sold to
Tattoo artists use their art to help Animal Rescue Algarve
Tattoo artists from the Uraeus Studio (Faro) offered their work to help Loulé-based animal welfare association Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA). On December 3, tattoo artists Sara Caldeira, Tomás Oliveira and
EMARP exhibitions lead to charity auction for animals
Portimão’s Municipal Water and Waste Company teams up with seven artists for online charity auction, with proceeds going to a local association. EMARP – Portimão’s Municipal Water and Waste Company
Olhão Police brings festive cheer to children in need
The Municipal Police is collecting toys until December 19. To bring a bit of Christmas magic to some of the most underprivileged children in the county, Olhão’s Municipal Police is
End Polio Now annual charity bike ride
The Rotary Club of Estoi Palace International (RCEPI) organised its ninth fundraising bike ride with Activity Algarve Bike Rides on Sunday, November 20. The crisp, sunny weather was ideal for
Eupheus Christmas Bazaar raises over €5,000 for Loulé charity
Eupheus International School held its inaugural Charity Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 19, raising an “incredible” €5,081 for local Loulé charity Existir. “It was a vibrant, festive occasion with a
Pet Corner: These dogs need forever homes
APAA, the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve, has quite a few success stories. There are wonderful people out there who actually do care. Almost to a year, Blondie was
afpop EA raises over €1,800 for animal sterilisation
afpop East Algarve organised a Wine Tasting & Dinner at Octant Vila Monte in Moncarapacho on November 17 and raised €1,835 for StreetLife, a local animal sterilisation programme. Organiser Linda
Pet Corner: wreathing about … Christmas is coming!
Anita Wright’s florist friends, Paul and Pasi, with businesses formerly in Madrid and London, offered wreathes as part of their services. Anita is always looking for new ‘Pop-Up’ ideas for