Algarve Burns Supper a success
The Saint Andrew’s Society of the Algarve held their Burns Supper at the Ponte Romana restaurant in Silves on Saturday, January 23. According to Society Chieftain Doug McAdam, the Supper
GNR save badger from drowning
A badger that was stuck in an irrigation canal in Silves was saved from drowning by GNR police on Friday (January 22). The animal was reported as “returned to the
Aljezur and Silves invest in new IT equipment for schools
In an effort to “improve school conditions”, Aljezur and Silves councils have bought new computer equipment for their primary schools. While schools in Aljezur have received 12 new computers, 55
Silves fire station hosts blood drive
A blood donation drive will be held on Monday (December 14) at the Silves fire station between 10am and 1.30pm. Anyone willing to donate can sign up at www.cm-silves.pt. Donors
Silves holds Mimo market at FISSUL
‘Mercado do Mimo’, a market selling clothes, accessories and several other products for parents and their children, will take place on Sunday (December 6) at the FISSUL building in Silves.
Join the Algarveans’ Down The Old Bull And Bush…
Coming hard on the heels of their last show ‘Talking Heads’, The Algarveans Experimental Theatre Group is launching ‘Down At The Old Bull and Bush’, an old time music hall,
Silves school panic as earthquake shakes town
Staff at Silves’ Dr. Garcia Domingues school has been talking of the generalised panic this morning as they were forced to evacuate 200 terrified children following the earthquake that shook
Silves and Portimão ready to host autumn fairs
Fun || Silves will be holding its traditional ‘Feira de Todos os Santos’ autumn fair, between October 29 and November 1 at Sítio do Encalhe – behind the castle. This
Talking Heads still heard today
The alcoholic and Godless wife of a vicar, a curtain-twitching meddler who finds happiness in prison, the middle-aged bachelor who thinks his mother is being swept off her feet by
Fado at Silves Castle
Fado group Madragoa will be the last act to perform at this year’s “Sunset Secrets”, the summer event held at Silves castle. Taking place on Thursday (August 27), the evening