Being mindful
Mindfulness has become an accepted concept of everyday 21st century life, and many schools and progressive industries have publicised its inclusion in their curricula and working practices. However, it is
The pressures on press freedom
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres promotes World Press Freedom Day annually on May 3 to raise awareness of the fundamental importance of press freedom and remind governments of their
The Seven Ages of Man … The Schoolboy
Shakespeare’s schoolboy, circa 1600, “with his satchel. And shining morning face, creeping like snail. Unwillingly to school”; William Blake’s schoolboy, 1758, “but to go to school on a summer morn,
It’s not all about tennis in SW19!
Leafy Wimbledon in South West London is home to your columnist but is, of course, most famous for the annual All England Lawn Tennis Championships. But there is a lot
And you thought Portuguese laws were mad!
Before I moved to the Algarve nearly 20 years ago, I got to understand quite a lot about the intricacies and sometimes the out and out stupidity of English law.
Ask Afpop
In this new monthly column, afpop, Portugal’s largest foreign residents’ association, aims to answer some of the most frequently-asked questions by members. Fiscal Representative Question: I understand that I need
Twenty years of pampering and healing
This will come as a huge surprise to my sister Lara when I write that I really admire her for the way she has, over the last 20 years, established
Welcome to the new norm
As children of all ages in Portugal return to school, it is now very important for parents and school communities to support our learners with emotional and academic guidance as
Covid-19: a view from a small business
It is hard to believe that by this time last year we were all locked down and told to stay at home. I remember enjoying Algarvean spring walks with the
You are very lucky to still be alive!
Now, if you are like me – that is you are ever so very slightly just over the age of 37 or, in my case to be exact, 70 –