Algarve Archaeological Association tribute to Volker Huber
It is with great sadness that we record the death in May of Volker Huber. Many of our members will have counted him amongst their friends, or known him by
Firemen help Bombeiros
Silves Voluntary Bombeiros has received a delivery of vital protective clothing from England, thanks to the efforts of Patricia Hitchinson – a resident in the Algarve. Patricia met Silves’ Commandante
Algarveans step out to Almancil
The new spring production from the Algarveans Theatre Group will premiere on the stage of the São Lourenço International School on Friday May 21 and Saturday 22. Then it will
Bare ass cheek!
Inspired by the delightful film Calendar Girls, a courageous group of women have decided to take the bull by the horns – or, in this case, the donkey by the
Obituary
Sheila Stilwell, MBE, sportswoman and leading figure in the Anglo-Portuguese community, was born on October 21, 1924. She died on March 5, aged 79. Attached to a wreath at Sheila
Casa AGM
In total 60 members were present at the AGM of the CASA Social Club, held at the Tia Rosa Restaurant recently. The club organises a monthly dinner, raffles and events
Fundraising fair
The Barlavento English School will be holding a Spring Fair fundraising event on Saturday May 8. The event is being organised by parents from the school who hope to raise
Passover – celebrating a miracle
The Jewish Community of the Algarve will be celebrating the first night of the eight-day Passover festival with a communal ‘Seder’, or dinner, on Monday April 5. Reading the Hagada
Orphans need your help
The Bom Samaritano is a charitable home for abandoned children and those who have been removed from their parents as a result of abuse. The institution, based in Alvor, is
AFPOP MATTERS – Eastern Algarve Dinner
A dinner at Pedras d´el Rei, near Sta. Luzia has been organised for Wednesday March 17 at 7pm. AFPOP members visitedthis venue last May and were looked after extremely well,