RBL lunch meetings
The Algarve sub-branch of the Royal British Legion held its first lunch after the summer at the Holiday Inn Algarve in Armação de Pêra recently. With a membership of 150,
Good shot
Following last week’s opening of the Portuguese Shooting Association centre in Vale da Arrancada, Portimão, the Algarve now boasts one of the sport’s best facilities in the country. The new
International choir looking for talent
The recently-formed Shanty Choir has extended its repertoire and, as a result, has also changed its name. Choir leader Koos Terphoven has so impressed the management of local community association
Police focus on isolated and lonely seniors
A national operation to promote safety among the elderly population entitled ‘Idosos em Segurança 2013’ was introduced last week by the GNR police and will run until the end of
Terraces planned for downtown Faro
A plan to add more outdoor terraces to the downtown area of Faro has been created by the municipal authority and the association of Faro nightlife entrepreneurs, ANFARO, in order
Valverde BC anniversary pairs
Valverde Lawn Bowls Club in Almancil opened the new season on Saturday, September 21, with their annual Anniversary Pairs competition. The 28 pairs included visitors from the UK as well
IMF president tackles women’s working conditions
Progress towards levelling the playing field for women in the labour market has stalled, according to a recent article written by International Monetary Fund (IMF) president, Christine Lagarde. “This is
Proverbs in Tavira
Algarve History Association is hosting a presentation by Rui Soares, President of the International Association of Paremiology, on October 8 at 6pm in the Municipal Library in Tavira.Dr Soares’ many
Woman jailed on suspicion of killing daughter
A 30-year-old woman suspected of killing her three-month-old daughter with methadone was arrested by the PJ criminal police on Wednesday last week. The crime is said to have taken place