Bombeiros’ new recruit
Six years after retiring from the British fire service, Carvoeiro resident Steve Whitehorn is back in uniform – this time for the local bombeiros. Steve, his wife Mandy and son
Great golf and Gala dinner
The 2004 annual Charity Golf Tournament and Gala Dinner took place in Vilamoura recently, with Her Majesty’s Ambassador Dame Glynne Evans as guest of honour. Now, in its seventh year,
Forum event boosts funds
The Forum Algarve and the Lions Club of Faro have now ended their campaign to support the Algarve Oncology Association by raising funds for the Radiotherapy Unit in Faro. Their
Mamamaratona 3 raises thousands
The final amount raised by the Mamamaratona 3 charity during 2003 is a staggering 88,445.01 euros. The official books are now closed and the Civil Governor has been notified of
Stop press
Tickets are quickly selling out for the Algarve’s major annual charity golf event and gala dinner with show. Despite the fact that 2003 was a difficult business year and that
Pink balls raise thousands
Parque da Floresta recently hosted the Pink Ball Golf Competition to raise money for the Mobile Mammography Unit for the Algarve and succeeded in raising 7,008.93 euros. Following two days
Sun out for golf party
Floresta Park Golf Club held its Christmas competition at the end of last year and, to the delight of all, after the previously appalling weather, the sun shone on the
Computer helps school fund
The fund efforts of the Barlavento English School in Espiche received a shot in the arm with a Christmas raffle that raised more than 600 euros. The prize was a