“Green Christmas” magically resurrects a forgotten mountain village
The tiny Algarve village of Parises comes alive for the holiday season When people think of the Algarve, all too often it’s just about the clichés of resorts, beaches, golf,
First Christmas with new Chaplain at St Vincent’s
Chaplain Revd Carla Vicêncio Prior is Portuguese On Sunday, December 15, a full church enjoyed the traditional Carol Service at St Luke’s Church near Loulé, with a difference, as this
Vilamoura International School raises €12,500 for charity
The school’s Christmas Fair helped raise the funds The Vilamoura International School (CIV) community raised €12,500 in aid of “families facing financial difficulties”. The Big Hand (€1,500), Mãozinhas Solidárias (€3,500), Cáritas
Balaia Bowls Club helps Albufeira Food Bank
120 kilos of much-needed items and “some treats” The Albufeira Food Bank received a much-needed donation in December thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Balaia Bowls Club and their
Catholic Christmas Day Mass in English in East Algarve
Tavira is home to a growing English-speaking community of Roman Catholics On Christmas Day, December 25, there will be a Catholic Mass in English at 10.30am at the Igreja de
Knitting kindness – spreading warmth in Algarve
Algarve Crochet & Knitting Group donates over 540 handmade items to those in need The power of community and creativity has come together to spread warmth and hope this winter.
German School Algarve spreads joy this Christmas
Annual Christmas Bazaar benefits elderly and children in Algarve The German School Algarve (DSA) in Silves held its annual Christmas Bazaar on December 14, with organisers describing it as “a
Pet corner: Inspection, insurance and running costs
If we love them, they need to be cared for properly “Well, that’s what we do with cars and motorbikes.” Jenny Clarke, president of the Association for Protection of Animals
Estoi Casa do Povo Christmas Party and Food Bank distribuition
There are 47 families in Estoi registered with the Faro Food Bank Estoi Palace International Rotary Club (RCEPI) welcomed ‘Pai Natal’ to the Estoi Casa do Povo on Sunday, December
Urgent need for foster homes for dogs like Casper and Bonnie
Every dog deserves a chance to feel safe and loved. For dogs like Casper and Bonnie, this starts with a foster home. Once homeless and deeply traumatized, these dogs require