Every little helps
Local charities are constantly raising money for those who need it. From quiz nights in bars to health and beauty events – every little helps. Here is a round up
PRO-AM with Pros
Last year, ACCA, the charity that helps children in need in the Algarve, and Eyes for Zimbabwe (restoring sight to children and adults in Zimbabwe) raised over 37,000 euros at
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
Racing pancakes
Toddlers, teenagers, mums, dads and grandparents raced on the beach below the Hotel Garbe in Armação de Pêra recently, tossing pancakes and raising money for SniP, the spaying and neutering
Alternative antiques
AFPOP, the association for foreign residents in Portugal, recently held its own version of an ‘Antiques Road Show’. Organised by Pat Allen, the area representative for Lagos, and Pat Roberts,
Blues raises green
Jazz and blues fans ensured that the recent concert by the Quintessence band, staged in the Lagos Cultural Centre, was a sell-out. The event, which was organised to raise money
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