Tomorrow august 2015 edition

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A community newsletter for the western Algarve

August 2015

In this issue...

Community: When the sardine was supreme

Lagos in photos: Street

Give it a whirl: Local

Fest a fabulous success

dancers take on the world

Outdoor: A tropical jungle delight

And so much more...

Step back in time in Silves Organisers hope that this year’s Silves Medieval Festival will top last year’s event drawing even more visitors from across Europe into the town. Last year around 75,000 visitors flocked to Silves to see its transformation into a bygone era.

One local newspaper reported that 63,000 day tickets and 9,000 bracelets,which allowed entry for the whole event, were sold last year. It added that this was a 2.6 per cent increase in visitors from the year before.

The 10-day event is one of the biggest and best summer festivals attracting crowds from across Europe. This year will be the 12th annual event and it will run from August 7th to August 16th.

The stunning town of Silves comes alive with its historic atmosphere. People dress in medieval costumes, eat and drink medieval fare, cross paths with jousting knights, mysterious moors, leprous beggars and more.

The town’s streets fill up with merchants selling a variety of handicrafts, sweets and other Arab-inspired goods. There are street performers dancing, singing and playing music, and medieval taverns offering ancient delicacies. There are also battle reenactments, horse-riding tournaments and fire shows.

You can get into the festival by either buying a bracelet which is valid for the duration of the festival or a day ticket. If you buy your bracelet before August 6th it costs 3 euros but after that date it will cost four euros. The bracelets and day tickets are available from the parish councils of the municipality of Silves, as well as from municipal swimming pools, the city library, the Castle of Silves Municipal Museum of Archaeology and Islamic Heritage interpretation centre) and in various shops around Silves.

Silves Medieval Fair takes place in the historic city centre between 6pm and 1am.

For more details please call 282 440 800.

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Welcome to our August edition It’s all down to you, your community spirit, our contributors and our ever supportive advertisers. We appreciate you all and we all know at 'Tomorrow' this magazine would be nothing without you.

We believe in our campaigns, charities and helping local needy causes. With this point very much in mind sometimes in our rush to get to print, as we were after the ball, we can accidentally ‘overlook’ some of our supporters.

PLEASE forgive us. People like Ashleen McAlinden sang so beautifully at the first Tomorrow Ball, she was wonderful and gave her services for free to help us help others in this area.

Musical duo Wendy and Adam had all 200 of us on our feet from when they started at this splendid evening, they brought it together because of their excellent and deserved reputation.

None of us really likes criticism but I would rather know when I have ‘dropped a stitch’!

The first Tomorrow Christmas Ball is on December 11th at Boavista. There is only room for 120 to dine with us so book now and the cost is approximately €30 per head. Email address for booking later in the magazine or email me tom@tomorrowalgarve.com The second annual Espiche Golf day is on September 6th and all the details are also further on in the magazine.

Please do keep us on our toes!

Best wishes for a great August.

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When the sardine was supreme

By Lena Strang

Women working in the factories (courtesy of Fototeca de Lagos)

Life was ruled by sirens. As the shrill sounds reverberated, hundreds of women could be seen rushing along the streets of Lagos.

Some would come from much further afield, all heeding the call. Often they carried babies in their arms or toddlers would cling to their skirts. Rain or shine, the journey was repeated, sometimes more than once a day, because fish had arrived and there was work to be done in the canning factory.

This scene takes us back to the first half of the 20th century, the heyday of the fish canning industry in Lagos, employing mainly female workers.

Fishing had always been an important activity but new conservation methods changed the game. F. Delory from Brittany established the first canning factory in Lagos in 1882 and many more followed.

In 1920 up to thirty-two factories were registered in the city. Lagos was in a prime location with its accessible bay and large fishing fleet. There was a plentiful supply of fish – mainly sardines but also anchovy and mackerel – together with a large workforce.

The canning industry generated a variety of subsidiary activities and other businesses sprang up. Commerce brought revenue and the city prospered giving rise to considerable social and economic change.

But what was life like for the numerous women who worked in these factories?

I was able to talk to two women who had spent much of their working lives in the canning industry and still have vivid memories. They are both animated and keen to share what was obviously a significant period in their lives.

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Seventy-five year old Isaura Conceição started work at 18 in ‘Fábrica Ribeirinha’ near the city fort. This was a convenient location as fishing vessels could dock near the factory. Two years later she secured a job at ‘Fábrica de Santo Amaro’ (close to the present market) where she stayed for 24 years. She remembers the sirens well. “Each factory had its own sound,” she explains, ”It went off at three intervals to let us know when we should arrive.” The first siren call indicated that the fish had been bought; the second to let people know that the fish had arrived at the factory and by the third call workers should be ready to start.

Some factories also employed ‘chamadores’ who went around the city telling people to present themselves for work.

Sixty-seven year old Joselia Canelas from Chinicato, outside Lagos started work at ‘Fábrica Exportador’ (by D. Maria bridge) at the age of 14. As the eldest of six siblings she accompanied her mother in order to help feed the family. “The hours were long,” she says, “Quite often when we arrived home the sirens would go off again. We just had to put our coats on and walk all the way back.” When fish was available there was work to be done regardless of the time of day – or night.

Fábrica Ribeirinha (courtesy of Fototeca de Lagos)

Talking to the two women about what was involved I was somewhat surprised to learn

Community... that both of them relished this period of their lives. “Yes, it was tough, but at the same time it was the best time of my life,” Joselia assures me.

And what was the work like? Apart from certain tasks, most of it was carried out by women. Both Joselia and Isaura remember the long tables where women were sitting doing various tasks. “We were able to do different jobs, such as beheading and gutting fish, washing and putting fish on grids for drying,” Joselia explains. At 14 she was given simple tasks working alongside someone more experienced and then later advanced to more demanding jobs. It was common for girls to start work at this age. If they didn't quite reach the table, boxes were placed on the benches for them to sit on.

While men were responsible for boiling the fish – a procedure taking a few minutes with the aid of steam from big cauldrons, other jobs such as inserting fish into tins and adding olive oil, was done by women.

The job that Joselia liked most was doing the work of the ‘batedeira’. This involved banging tins of fish together to ascertain whether the fish was of sufficient quality. “I loved the sound of the tins being knocked together and being able to tell the good ones from the bad,” she laughs.

Joselia Canelas

Isaura recalls the supervisor they used to call ‘visitadeira’ who walked around checking that the work was being done correctly. “We had to pay attention all

the time so nothing would go wrong.” But despite rigorous rules and punishments imposed for infringements, they both point to the general feeling of wellbeing and sense of camaraderie amongst the women.

“We were able to do some talking, sing and have some fun too,” she adds.

But what were the punishments, I insist?

If anyone was late or didn’t turn up for work there were penalties and pay was docked. They both have stories to tell. Isaura remembers the occasion when she missed a day’s work because of a funeral and was turned away from work the following day.

Joselia and her husband attended a fair one night when the sirens went. “We had such a good time and arrived at the factory half an hour late. We were sent away and told not to come to work for two days.” And of course, no work meant no pay.

The long hours worked by the women must surely have had an impact on their family lives? Yes, they tell me but they just had to cope in the best possible way. If there was no one to care for the children at home, the women brought them along to the factory. Earlier on there were few facilities but crèches were increasingly organised and children were looked after while the mothers were busy. Irregular working hours posed additional problems. Domestic chores would still have to be done however tired the women were.

And at the end of a week’s toil they didn’t have much to show they tell me. ‘Uma miséria,” Joselia repeats. When she started work, her hourly pay (18 tostões) was just enough to buy a loaf of bread. In the 1960s a factory worker could earn up to 500 escudos per week. Not a princely sum but enough to feed a family. >> Continues on page 6

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When the sardine was supreme >> Continued from page 4 After the revolution of 26th April 1974 conditions improved in factories. Before this, hours worked hadn’t been recorded too rigorously and as many women were unable to read or write, they couldn't keep track themselves. A card system and later clocking in and out was introduced and the working week was limited to 48 hours. Improved working conditions were welcomed but the flipside was that the opportunity to earn some badly needed extra cash had gone.

‘Algarve Exportador’ where Joselia worked was one of the first canning factories in the country to be concerned with social conditions of its workers. Changing rooms, refectories and crèches were introduced early on and even some residential areas for workers established. It is interesting to note that this particular factory became one of the major exporters of tinned fish using the label ‘Nice’.

I pressed both women to tell me their best and worst memories about working in the factories. They agree that the cold conditions in winter were unbearable.

Apart from an apron on top of everyday

clothes along with a headscarf, they had no protective clothing or gloves. “It was terrible handling frozen fish with bare hands,” Isaura says, ”Drinking cups of coffee and warming up by the cauldrons helped.” They both make fun of it but the constant smell of fish was something they had to put up with. No soap could get rid of the smell that permeated everything. “Sometimes ladies in town would sniff in the air when we passed and comment but what could we do? All of us smelt the same anyway!”

Label 'Nice’ produced by Algarve Exportador

And the best? Joselia’s face creases with laughter. “I still think banging those fish tins together was the best for me!” Isaura’s response is surprising. “Freedom,” she says, “Despite all the hardships, I felt free. We all got on together and managed to take care of our families and ourselves. Children could play outside in safety and we didn’t have to worry. Not a bad life, really.”

production of between 4 and 5 million tins per year in Lagos during its heyday, the second half of the 20th century saw a marked decline in the whole of the country.

Fish stocks had diminished, there was lack of investment in new technologies and canning had to compete with the advent of frozen products. In Lagos the silting over of the bay didn't help matters either. By the end of the 1970s every single factory had closed down. Some are still left in ruins; many have been converted to other uses or pulled down to make way for hotel blocks.

Tourism had arrived to become the new lifeline in the region.

The tall chimneys of the old factories are now home to stork families and the sirens have been silenced for good. But it is still important to recount the stories of this time and appreciate the lives of these hardworking women.

Present ruins of Algarve Exportador

The fortunes of the fish canning industry fluctuated over the years. From a

New Lions in Lagos The Lions International's Clube de Loulé, has started a new English speaking branch which aims ‘to serve’ the Lagos community in the widest possible manner.

A basic board has been selected, a few more members have joined and more potential members have shown their interest.

The projects that the Lions support are specifically in line with several fundraising events and other activities already started by other individuals and groups in the Lagos area.

Those people could consider joining the Lagos Branch and continuing their activities under the Lions umbrella and become more sustainable.

Raising funds to make life better or assisting with urgent needs for individuals and institutions, because

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of the present economical situation in Portugal, state and local government fail to address.

The Lagos Branch is in its foundation stage, aiming to become an independent service club within the Portuguese and international community, by gradually growing to 20 or more members, ready to invest time and skills for the objectives of Lions International, and to serve the local Lagos community.

The objects of Lions Clubs are: to create a spirit of understanding between people; to promote good citizenship; to take an active interest in all aspects of the community; to unite with other Lions Clubs in a bond of friendship; to provide a forum for discussion in matters of public interest, and to encourage service-minded people to serve their community.

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Sharing these objectives with more than 1.4 million members worldwide, Lions Clubs International, founded in 1917, is the largest service club organisation in the world.

If already active in our community as individual or organisation, or wish to become a member of the established International Lions Organisation, starting up in your community, feel welcome to contact the acting secretary, Theo de Jager ted.hunter@world.net.pt.

The next monthly general meeting conducted in English will be on September 9th at the Tivoli Hotel in Lagos.

Please get in touch or join the next meeting.

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A Sunshine Life for the Golden Girl By Matt D’Arcy Carol Hawkes With Husband Chip Hawkes

Carol, Chip and their family feel so at home in the village that son Jodie married his Portuguese wife Claudia in the little church close to the sea at Praia da Luz, and Carol says: “This is more than a second home - it’s also a retreat, a real paradise.

“When we first came in 1971 and bought two apartments, Luz was a small fishing village.

It’s grown since then, but we love how it’s grown and it’s still a lovely place to be.

“In some strange way it has retained that small village feel. The Algarve is the best bolthole in the world, to get away chill out, relax. It’s got everything you want and nothing for us encapsulates that more than Luz.”

THE GOLDEN SHOT. Remember ‘Bernie the Bolt’? A typical game would commence with the immortal words from host Bob Monkhouse: "Bernie, the bolt!" The following inexact instructions from the contestant to the blindfolded cameraman would follow: "Up a bit . . . left a bit . . . right a bit . . .up a bit . . . up a bit . . . down a bit . . .FIRE!"

fame both as a solo artiste and in the band Transister.

Golden Girl Carol Hawkes and Golden Boy Cliff Richard have more in common than their mutual love of, and passion for, the Algarve, stretching back as much almost 45 years.

Chip, who is in full remission after a battle with multiple myeloma, or bone marrow cancer, still plays gigs, and found another lease of life as a solo artist, most recently touring with Gerry Marsden and The Searchers on 'The Sixties Gold Tour'.

Back in 1961 they both appeared in the hit musical movie ‘The Young Ones,’ Cliff taking the starring role as Nicky, Carol appearing as a bright-eyed nine year-old with just one line.

Referring to Cliff, she says: "It’s like having a crush on a ghost."

Their paths have never crossed since that day, yet the singer and the former actress and TV show hostess—best known as Carol Dilworth, one of the 'Golden Shot’s' Golden Girls—both spend a great deal of their time in Portugal after falling in love with the Algarve.

Carol’s Portuguese retreat for the past 44 years—their main family home is in the Surrey Thameside village of Laleham—is on the Western Algarve, not far from the beach in Praia da Luz, whilst Cliff’s is further east at Guia, near Albufeira.

And Carol’s musical influences these days are much closer to home—she is married to Len ‘Chip’ Hawkes of the hit band the Tremeloes, their sons are the singer Chesney (‘The One and Only’) Hawkes and his drummer brother Jodie, and their daughter Keely who found

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Chesney has also recently been seen in Celebrity MasterChef while Carol herself recently appeared on the 'Alan Titchmarsh Show' with Nicholas Parsons, reminiscing about 'Sale of the Century'.

Carol, who began shooting The Golden Shot in 1967, went on: “I am always here for four months, usually April, May, September and October. But I also come out every time Len goes on tour. I have probably more friends here than I do back in the UK and I have a better social life.

In early October he starts another tour with old pals Brian Poole and Dave Mundon from the Tremeloes, and with Ray Ennis, The Swinging Blue Jeans, Bad finger and the Ivy League playing dates all over the UK through to December.

But he confesse he loves nothing better to retreat to Luz when he’s not on the road, and unwind from the stresses of travelling and performing.

No doubt, as they sit on the terrace of their Praia da Luz villa in the gentle Algarve evenings with views of the beach, the sea and the spectacular Rocha Negra headland, the refrain from the Tremeloes’ 1967 worldwide hit ‘Silence Is Golden’ plays softly through their thoughts.

(Guitarist Rick West sang lead vocal on their million-selling "Silence Is Golden", although the prominent voice is Chip Hawkes’ falsetto which mimics the parts sung in The Four Seasons’ US original by Frankie Valli).

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Carol Dilworth on the cover of TV times 1967

“And how lovely is it to go and sit on the beach and have your lunch rather than being in a locked house because it’s pouring with rain outside back in England.”

Carol, now a grandmother, is still the attractive, bubbly blonde with the sparkling blue eyes and vivacious personality that persuaded Bob Monkhouse to retain her as the one remaining Golden Girl when he cut the hostesses from three to one on replacing Jackie Rae as presenter. >> Continues on page 10

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A Sunshine Life for the Golden Girl By Matt D’Arcy >> Continued from page 4

“Bob was a very talented, lovely man and we all had a marvellous time making the show,” she recalled.

After the ‘Golden Shot’ Carol spent four years as hostess on Nicholas Parsons’ ‘Sale of the Century’.

“We had to go live because the contestants were sitting in their own armchairs at home, watching the screen and directing a blindfolded cameraman over the phone to aim the crossbow bolt at the target.

She also had a leading role in the 1969 cult horror classic ‘Haunted House of Horrors’ which starred US teen idol Frankie Avalon, and appeared on popular TV shows like Budgie and ‘Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased).’

But she gave up showbusiness to become a mum, she and Len raising a hugely talented musical family.

“One contestant missed the target by a mile and when Bob pulled his leg the chap revealed he didn’t have a phone at home, so he was in a phone box looking across the street at a TV in an electrical shop!

"I don’t regret it, not one little bit," she smiles. "I still have videos of many of the films and shows I did and I can look back on them with affection.

"But the ones I love looking at most of all are the family films we’ve made ourselves, of our children and their children.

"They’ve been my life’s work and my best production."

Carol, Chip and their children Chesney, Keeley and Jodie

“Another bolt hit a contestant who was saved thanks to her Dallas-style shoulder pads and a clergyman who had criticised the show for being unsafe was invited to the studio, only to be hit by a bow that ricocheted off the studio lights.”

Even after 40 years ‘The Golden Shot’ engenders much affection in the UK and a year or two back Carol was invited to fly home and talk about the show—along with ‘Bernie the Bolt’ himself, aka Derek Young—on Vernon Kay’s TV programme ‘Challenge The Game Shows.’

Poppy garden picnic Casa Grande owner, Sally Vincent, who donated free use of gardens and the old Adega for the occasion, declared: “It was a lovely day and it brought back the wonderful party feelings when we used to hold big events here back in the old days.

It was so special to see everyone enjoying themselves so much”.

There wasn’t a grouchy Victor Meldrew face to be seen anywhere.

The Poppy Garden Picnic held by the Royal British Legion’s Portuguese branch may have been held in the grounds of Burgau’s Casa Grande, location for BBC TV’s One Foot In The Algarve.

But Victor’s scowl was replaced by dozens of smiling faces even though the scorching heat on what was the Algarve’s hottest day of the year kept down the numbers attending.

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The event included a fancy summer hat parade—judged by hostess Sally—a fun quiz, cream teas, face-painting, pony rides and a cake stall. And talk about the luck of the Irish!

One family from Ireland who were holidaying in Burgau won the Bingo THREE times.

The event helped raise €205 towards the RBL’s Poppy Fund and Western Branch organizer Sue Howe said afterwards: “The people who did brave the heat to attend had a great time, especially the children. Tiffany Stables, near Espiche provided two ponies and staff for Kids Pony Rides and all the fees they took was donated to the RBL, with an additional donation”.

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New alcohol law The ban on selling alcohol to under 18s came into force at the beginning of last month.

From 1st July there is no distinction between spirits and beer and wine. Up to now the sale of the beer and wine was permitted to young people aged above 16.

To ensure compliance with the law, establishments may ask for the presentation of an identification document to check a person’s age.

Sellers risk receiving fines of between 500 and 30,000 euros in the case of illegal sale of alcohol to minors, and between 500 and 5500 euros for failing to display notices on the new legislation. www.safecommunitiesalgarve.com

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Algarve Network for Families in Need By Alison Webster The network has been very busy over the last few weeks and month supporting families in the community and Lagos, Espiche and Bensafrim Old People's Homes.

Outdoor tables, chairs, umbrellas, crockery, cutlery, bedding and towels have been taken to them along with a Christmas tree which was on their 'wish list'!

very poorly funded by the government and rely on donations. They care for adults and children with learning difficulties. I will be visiting with someone who is closely associated with them in the next week to take clothes and bedding which have been donated to the network.

Bikes have very generously been donated and one has been given to a man who goes to the Lagos soup kitchen. He had found a job but had no transport to get to it - now he has! Bernadette Abbott helps at the soup kitchen weekly and assists many families and individuals in need with clothing, shoes and household items we have been given.

Please get in touch with us via the Facebook page (Algarve Network for Families in Need) if: - you can offer some time to help as a volunteer - you can offer transport for larger items to be moved where required - you have anything you wish to donate - you know of anyone in need who would benefit from our help

Cracep, a residential and daycare facility in Mexilhoreira Grande and Portimão is also

Many thanks to all the people who have so generously given.

The Portugal Masters

Railway Museum - update By Tom Henshaw Everything in Portugal does seem to run at a snail’s pace and when I said the ‘clock’ had stopped for the museum in 2007 I obviously was not exaggerating!

Antonio Marques, a local architect, is still doing his utmost to get through to the powers that be at the Railway museums centre of operations in Entrocamento.

It is well worth a look at their website which is www.fmnf.pt to see the scale of their operation and I suppose ‘little old Lagos’ must not be on their ‘do or die list’-yet!

We have had many offers of help and John Ballinger has offered to fully restore the original clock for freebut again we cannot start anything without permission.

Anyway, please let us know if you wish to be available as I do hope to be able to get this moving before too long.

I am wondering if we can ask for an ‘open day’ for all those willing to offer time and effort to see the ‘age of enlightenment in Lagos.

We will try and keep you informed.

You can email me if you would like to be involved or have any suggestions about the museum.

About 360 volunteers are needed for the Portugal Masters which will take place at the Oceanico Golf Course, Vilamoura between October 15th and 18th.

If you are interested, you need to be able to work on all four championship days to be entitled to the full volunteer package which includes a uniform designed by an American company.

The package will include two golf shirts, a windcheater and a hat, guest tickets, daily vouchers for purchasing refreshments or merchandise and a complimentary round of golf at any Oceanico Course on the Algarve.

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If you would like to be involved but can only spare two days you may opt to work on Thursday and Friday.

Volunteers who only attend on Thursday and Friday receive part uniform, guest tickets and daily voucher.

If you think you might be interested please contact Sandra Slater from Golf for Greys by email: casaslater@yahoo.co.uk or portmast2010@yahoo.co.uk.

For more about the masters www.europeantour.com

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Four legged lifeguards to the rescue By Lena Strang

We are all familiar with dogs used in rescue missions in mountains and assisting police in their work. But how about dogs as lifeguards on beaches?

This has been the case in Italy for more than 20 years, where trained dogs are regularly used to save lives. Thanks to the ceaseless efforts by Rodrigo Pinto, Portuguese Waterdog breeder in Lagos and his son Gonçalo, a qualified lifeguard, this will soon become a reality in the Algarve too.

Assisted by Nando Gargantini, an Italian lifeguard trainer for dogs, Gonçalo was able to do an intensive course in Italy three years ago. As he already had experience as a lifeguard and Linda, his Portuguese Waterdog was adept in the water, they both passed with flying colours. And now Portugal had its very first certified Lifeguard dog. “This was the start,” Gonçalo explains,” We were determined to set up a similar project in Portugal. My dream is to have teams of lifeguards with their dogs patrolling our beaches so many more lives can be saved.”

After three years of preparation and much help from their Italian colleague, a school for training lifeguard dogs (EICNS Escola International para Cães Nadadores Salvadores) has finally been set up this month. It is based at ‘Casa da Buba’ kennels in Lagos. The first seven customers have already been signed up and soon we can see them in full swing on Solaria beach in Lagos (near the city fort). Rodrigo Pinto who has been breeding Portuguese Waterdogs in Lagos for many years, points out that other breeds are equally suited to become lifeguard dogs as long as they are large and muscular (at least 30 kg) and will take easily to the water.

The dogs and their handlers will be taken through the paces. Dogs will initially receive obedience training on land

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Christina walks tall…

followed by introduction to the water with plenty of exercises. At the end of the course, handlers and dogs will receive their appropriate certificates.

Christina Vandermeulen, who walked 400km from Cape St Vincent to Fatima earlier this year, raised €2,000 for charity.

Can anyone in the Algarve take part? “Oh yes”, Gonçalo assures me, “As long as the dog is robust with a go-ahead nature and both handler and dog are prepared to work as a team, we are more than happy to train them.”

The Amovate member, aged 61, from Vale da Telha has now received the final donations following her epic walk.

According to Gonçalo dogs are very useful in assisting with rescues at sea “as more than one person in distress can be helped.

One person can hold onto the handle of the dog’s life jacket while we see to the other person.” Swimming with the help of the dog is also much less tiring. Part of the exercise on the course involves dogs towing a boat ashore if the lifeguard needs to resuscitate victims on board.

All this is excellent news but according to Gonçalo there are still hurdles to overcome.

The school has full support of the Italian association but is waiting for the go ahead from the Portuguese authorities. “We can operate privately, on a recreational basis and this is what we are going for initially,” he explains, “Legislation in Portugal needs to be changed so dogs can work officially on beaches. And this takes time!” He hopes they can soon operate under the auspices of the Red Cross or the Navy as part of Civilian Defence, as is the case in Italy.

Best of luck to Gonçalo and his four-legged team. The beaches in Portugal are bound to be safer as a result of their efforts.

For more information contact: Casa da Buba Kennels Rodrigo Pinto +351 967 683 545 Gonçalo Pinto K9 Trainer +351 927 554 123

Rodrigo Pinto, Mathea Ovnerud and Gonçalo Pinto with the rescue dogs

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Cheques of €100 from Amovate, €50 from the association’s Keep Fit Club led

by Bob Packham and €50 from Antonio Ramos, head of the Pétanque Club, were presented to her at Amovate’s Country and Western Hoedown held at the Pétanque Club in the Churasqueira Mendes.

And all of this came on the heels of sponsorship during the walk and from well-filled collection boxes in our local bars and restaurants (Christina sends her heartfelt thanks to the owners of these establishments), and of course deposits in the account she opened at the BPI bank in Aljezur.

The presentations at the hoedown brought the total up to €2,000, which Christina then handed over to Donna Fernanda Agapito and Caterina Rodrigues Pereira from her target charity, Conferência de Nossa Senhora D’Alva, Aljezur.

This is a purely local division of the international St Vincent de Paul Society, set up to help Aljezur families in urgent need of support.

For more details about Amovate please go to the website www.amovate.com

Christina (centre) with, from left, Amovate President John Bergstrom-Potter, Leo Vandermeulen, Donna Fernanda Agapito, Rick Hursthouse (Amovate), Antonio Ramos (pétanque association), Steve Scott (Amovate) and Caterina Rodrigues Pereira.

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Riding High lovely charity (I am sure many people are familiar with it) which grants wishes to very sick children.

An Irish women who lives in Lagos is celebrating her 50th birthday by challenging herself to do not one but two long distance bike rides for a Portuguese charity. Liz Ryan, who ran a successful interior decoration business in the Algarve for many years, will be setting off on the first ride from Paris to Nice in September, followed by a second charity cycle in Portugal, from Sesimbra to Lagos, in October. We managed to catch up with her in between her training sessions to ask her a few questions.

1. Please tell us a little bit about yourself?

I originally trained as a teacher but only taught for four years. Since then I have had a very varied career, ranging from management training, software installation and most recently interiors. The latter is what brought me to the Algarve.

2. How did you end up in Portugal and when did you move there?

I am Irish but prior to moving here 12 years ago I had been living in Edinburgh for seven years. I then came here, set up an interiors business, met my partner, and had two kids.

So a busy few years and pretty life changing to say the least.

3. Tell us about what you are doing?

This year I celebrated my 50th birthday so I wanted to do something special but wasn’t too keen on the idea of climbing Kilimanjaro or the like! I heard of this cycle from Paris to Nice which is run by an Irish group on behalf of 10 charities in Ireland.

I did some research and decided that this was exactly the thing I wanted to do to mark my birthday. I did however want to raise the money for a Portuguese charity since I live here.

4. Are you raising money for charity and if so, which one?

One of the listed charities is the Make a Wish Foundation and this charity does have a Portuguese arm - the group accepted my proposal and the training began. It is a

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5. Can you tell us more about the first cycling challenge?

The cycle is 720 km over six days in September. You pay all the travel expenses yourself and commit to raise at least â‚Ź3000 for the chosen charity. All of the money raised goes to the charity. If you would like to donate to help a very worthy cause then go to the www.justgiving.com/lizsparis2nicecycle2015 or just google lizsparis2nicecyccle2015 and you will find the page.

6. What do you think are going to be the most difficult aspects of this cycle ride?

At the moment, with about 10 weeks to go, the difficulty is getting the training and the fundraising done. They are both very time consuming and my children (eight and nine year-old boys) are on holidays which adds to the challenge. Also I am doing my training on my own whereas the Irish group is doing a lot of training together. I have not met any of the other 75 riders and will not meet them until I arrive in Paris on September 18th to begin the ride.

7. Tell us about your side project?

The second cycle is a cycle from Sesimbra (outside Lisbon) to Lagos in October. I am organising this because I was not sure I would be accepted to cycle with the Irish group from Paris to Nice. I did obviously end up getting a place but have decided to go ahead with the Portuguese ride too.

I am looking for 20 people to cycle from Sesimbra to Lagos on October 9th, 10th, and 11th. It is 300km over three days and will be a beautiful road cycle down the west coast. The cost for this is â‚Ź399 and this price includes all meals, accommodation and support vehicles etc. Out of this 20% will go to the charity 'Make a Wish Portugal'.

There are still places available so please contact me if you would like more info: lizryanireland@gmail.com 8. Any tips for anyone else thinking of taking up a sporting challenge?

Pick an easier one! No just joking - I think the achievement of these challenges and reaching these goals is rewarding in so many ways. It is not only the level of physical fitness you achieve but the people who you meet along the way and the good feeling you get from giving something back.

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Top tips for holiday safety The Algarve is one of the safest destinations in Europe. To help keep it safe the following guideline has been produced. We hope you enjoy your holiday.

Avoid carrying large sums of cash, valuables credit cards, passports and travel tickets together.

Keep important documents such as passports in a safe place. Make photocopies.

Carry wallets in front pocket. Handbags should be secured under the arm.

When leaving your villa ensure doors and windows are closed and locked, alarm (if installed) activated and valuable items locked in the safe if there is one.

Make use of hotel safe or room safe, if provided, for storage of valuables.

Avoid setting the combination to your year of birth.

Ensure valuables are not left in cars when parked and that other items are out of sight.

In markets and shops do not place wallets and handbags on stalls and counters, and in restaurants handbags on the back of chairs.

Beware of distraction crime, e.g. someone asks you for directions etc and whilst off guard someone else steals your handbag etc.

Late at night be prudent, familiarize yourself with local surroundings and if walking alone avoid dimly lit and remote routes.

After a late night drinking session take a taxi (preferably accompanied) back to your villa or hotel. www.safecommunitiesalgarve.com

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Trail blazer

Simon Davies took part in last month’s Lagos Street Food Festival after he converted a horse trailer into a pizzeria.

Here he tells us about how he went about it. “We (myself and long suffering girlfriend) moved to Portugal the best part of ten years ago, chasing the sun and a more relaxed way of life. My last three years in the UK was spent as head chef in a bistro pub that specialized in stone baked Italian style pizza. Prior to that I worked the event scene, doing back stage catering for many large UK festivals, like Glastonbury and Reading.

Based on my past experience, I'd been wanting to convert something into a pizzeria for some time, but it wasn't until a friend mentioned a TV program (George Clark's Amazing Spaces) that featured a horse trailer conversion, and we thought that's it... horse trailer it must be, easy right? Not quite, whilst there's an abundance of affordable trailers in the UK, none with the required matriculation paperwork, it turns out they're somewhat illusive in Portugal.

Nonetheless, after months of searching, a battered old thing - half the size and twice the price as planned - cropped up in LoulĂŠ, and we grabbed it with both hands.

Converting the trailer into a pizzeria is not as easy as one might think, especially when the oven you've purchased takes up 3/4 of the interior, and legalities don't allow special circumstances for miniature kitchens on wheels.

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In spite of this, with an overwhelming amount of support from friends, an informative health and safety inspector, and understanding accountant, the Little Kitchen was born.

The Little Kitchen caters for private parties and events in the Algarve, and I'm hoping to get involved with more local festivals and markets. My first event was the Lagos Food Fest last month, which was a great success for everyone involved. People seemed to love our concept, along with our rustic pizzas.

The pizzas we make are in the classic Neapolitan style, really thin and crispy, and cooked in an oak fuelled wood fired oven, which gives them a great smokey flavour. We're trying to keep the style (not necessarily the toppings) as traditional as possible, so all our base ingredients come straight from Italy.

My future plans are to expand from one trailer, perhaps into a mini fleet, offering a variety of street food from quirky trucks. I have my eye on Piaggio Ape Oyster Shack next! But for now we're busy at summer events in the Pizza trailer, and excited to see what the next year will bring".

If anybody is interested in finding out more, or having Simon to cater for an event please go to the website: www.littlekitchenportugal.com or contact us at: info@littlekitchenportugal.com

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Jerónimos – one more of the Seven Wonders

by Ray Gillman

and a magnificent monument to Portugal’s golden Age of Discoveries.

In the sixteenth century - while building continued on the Jerónimos monastery in Lisbon- Portugal continued its colonisation arriving in Japan in 1543.

New Worlds to the East and West...

Meanwhile - á propos the other side of the world - the Portuguese crown had refused to finance Christopher Columbus’s plan to find a westward route to the Indies, so he approached ‘The Catholic Monarchs’ – Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain – and set sail to discover ‘that’ New World in 1492.

This is one more of the Seven Wonders and a magnificent monument to Portugal’s golden Age of Discoveries.

When the fifth century Saint Jerome -‘Jerónimo’ in Portuguese - died, he was buried under the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

Jerónimos Monastery, founded by King Manuel I in 1501 to celebrate Vasco da Gama’s epic voyage to India, is in the Belém district of Lisbon - ‘Bethlehem’ in Portuguese.

It stands on the site of a hermitage founded

by Henry the Navigator to assist seafarers.

This is apposite because the lavish building was paid for by a tax levied on the maritime trade arising from the Voyages of Discovery.

The importers of valuable pepper and spices, fabrics and gold paid 5% of their value into King Manuel’s fund to create one of the most thrilling buildings in Portugal.

There be monsters...

The 1400 and 1500’s were a time of fantastic change and achievement for Europe, and Portugal played a pivotal role.

Legend had it that beyond the known world lay lands peopled by fierce monsters and alien creatures. Yet brave men – a disproportionate number of them Portuguese – set sail to confront whatever they might find.

Most of Africa, for instance, was undiscovered, until a brave sailor from Lagos – Gil Eanes – rounded Cape Bojador on the Western Saharan coast of that vast land, in 1434. Then came Cape Verde, São Tome, the Congo.

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The competition between Spain and Portugal for ‘Discoveries’ was so intense that the Papacy intervened and the famous Treaty of Tordesillas was signed in 1493.

This allocated to Spain all lands west, and to Portugal all lands east, of a line running north- to-south, 360 leagues west of the Cape Verde islands.

Not long after – in 1500 - Pedro Cabral sailed off and discovered Brazil, which was on ‘our’ side of the line!

the expansion in Africa and the historic ‘division’ enshrined in the Treaty of Tordesillas.

When João II died the throne passed to his son Manuel I, who reigned until 1521.

The Manueline legacy...

His father’s fierce measures had strengthened the monarchy but Manuel I wanted to build bridges and spend the increasing wealth pouring into the country wisely.

He restored many of the nobles’ estates – but not their political power.

Manuel reformed the legal and tax systems.

Control of public services, such as hospitals were centralised and standardised. He also fostered contact with Renaissance Italy.

The most potent connections with his name, however, were to be with architecture and design: The Manueline style.

No wonder Manuel, who had succeeded to the throne in 1495, felt there was a lot to celebrate.

Jerónimos – Manueline style...

In the works Manuel commissioned, extravagant forms encapsulated the thrill of the Age of Discoveries.

Blood and uproar at Court...

Manuel brought to the throne stability, and development in cultural and civic matters, after the turbulent rein of his father.

The architects’ lavish use of space and scale are reflections of a culture that knew no boundaries and was always looking to new horizons.

Dom João II had sought to reduce the influence of the powerful noble families in Portugal. He stripped them of their lands and appointed his own courtiers to positions of power.

The Navigators provided a wonderful pool of distinctive features to be incorporated in the decorative motifs which surmounted classic Gothic architectural lines.

Unsurprisingly, dissent fermented.

One aristocrat challenging for the crown was João’s half-uncle – the Duke of Bragança. The family had long disputed with the ruling Avis dynasty.

João arrested him, tried him (briefly) and then had him beheaded (in 1484).

Then João’s cousin (and brother-in-law), the Duke of Viseu, mounted a second plot.

The king stabbed him to death with his own hand.

João was in full command after defeating a third set of rivals and he continued

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Compasses, sextants, armillary spheres (featured on Manuel’s personal coat of arms), twisted and coiled ropes, anchors, the cross of The Order of Christ (the military Order of which Prince Henry the Navigator was Master and whose wealth was used to finance early voyages).

Even seaweed, combined with the other elements, and twisted into extraordinary whorls around windows and doors.

All of these are to be seen in the Jerónimos Monastery – a paean of praise and thanks for the Golden age.

A ‘must-see’ for visitors to Lisbon.

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Arte no ar – art in the air

When you are next in Faro Airport, take some moments to look upwards in the departures area, as you will be able to see the new exhibition by the Algarve Artists Network, which has been commissioned by the airport as part of their 50th birthday celebrations.

The exhibition comprises 16 paintings, one hanging sculpture and 200 seagulls. The brief from the airport was for paintings to be made from their collection of photographs, and each artist chose a photo for the starting point for their painting.

The seagulls were the idea and work of artist member Silvia Cavelti, which represent the

incoming visitors to the Algarve, as they come in and flow out again.

The exhibition will be hanging at the airport at least until the end of December, and then may be touring to other airports in Portugal, but as yet plans aren't finalised.

The exhibiting artists are: Aidan Bremner, Brigitte von Homboldt, Claus von Oertzen, Jessica Dunn, Jill Stott, Jutta Mertens-Kammler, Jorge Cabrita, Kasia Wrona, Kerstin Wagner, Liz Allen, Mary Hurst, Meinke Flesseman, Milita Dore, Nada Mandelbaum, Peter de Jong, Silvia Cavelti and Vera Christians.

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Historical tours of Lagos

Golden Grass By Carolyn Kain as wild flowers, nevertheless the variety of grasses is immense. Their names, so imaginatively thought out, conjure up their differing appearances; Quaking grass, Drooping brome, Pendulous sedge, Roundheaded club-rush, Bermuda creeper. The descriptions of some others have been likened to animals, to name but a few; Golden dog’s tail, Hart’s tongue fern, false fox-sedge, Hare’s tail.

An initiative called ‘Discovering History – Heritage and Art in the City’ is taking place in Lagos this month.

Every Tuesday and Thursday in August the Municipal Câmara organisers will be hosting guided tours - walks or rides by tourist train - to teach people about the heritage of Lagos.

Expert guides will introduce visitors to the variety of buildings, monuments and public art with some stops to enjoy the panoramic views of the city.

The tours which will take place at 10am and 21.30pm are free but people will need to register at the Tourist Office in Praça Gil Eanes (282 763 031) to attend because places are limited.

August’s programme: Tuesdays (4th, 11th and 18th) 4th and 18th August 10.00am – 12.30 Church of St. Sebastian / Chapel of Bones / Renaissance Porch 21.30 – 23.30 Discovering the Architectural Heritage during nocturnal walk. (Contemporary monuments) 11th August 10.00am – 12.30 Walls and Ramparts of the old town wall of Lagos 21.30 – 23.30 Discovering the Heritage during nocturnal walk. (Religious Heritage) Thursdays (06, 13, 20 and 27) 6th and 20th August 10.00am – 12.30 Church of St. Sebastian / Chapel of Bones / Renaissance Porch 21.30 – 23.30 The Heritage and Art in the City by Tourist Train 13th and 27th August 10.00am -12.30 Walls and Ramparts of the old town walls of Lagos 21.30 – 23.30 Heritage and Art in the City by Tourist Train

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A wilderness of wild grasses painted by Georgia Hopkins and displayed at Galeria Côrte-Real

Based at Galeria Côrte-Real in Paderne, artist Georgia Hopkins paints profusions of wild grasses that occupy the nearby fields.

At this time of year – as the growing season comes to an end - most wild grasses have died into crispy golden stems. To portray their continuing beauty, the physicality of the artist’s painting style involves the use of bold brushstrokes and layers of natural colour.

Spending her time in the Algarve’s rural landscapes Georgia Hopkins is intrigued by this wilderness of densely-packed, swaying stems. Not as immediately identifiable

Regardless of their names Georgia has the ability to create eye-catching compositions.

She is one of the youngest artists to exhibit and be supported by Galeria Côrte –Real. Her paintings are impressive and displayed amongst a group of more than 30 international artists.

The main gallery ‘Galeria Côrte-Real’ is signposted from Boliqueime, Ferreiras and Paderne.

Open: Thursday to Sunday, 11am until 5pm Telephone: - 912 737 762 Gallery website: www.corterealarte.com Visit Côrte- Real’s new Gallery located above the estate agents ‘Fine and Country,’ in the centre of Carvoeiro.

Early music The Early Music Festival Sons Antigos a Sul [SAS] is a unique project of AML, on the promotion of early music throughout the whole South of Portugal, which aims to introduce this genre to a wider audience.

The first festival happened in 2012. It takes place in historical spaces providing original acoustic sound. This cycle continues to embrace the Ermida da Guadalupe, recognized Portuguese heritage site, but this year extends its venues to several sacred places in Lagos, such as Igreja de Santa Maria, Igreja de D. Sebastião, Igreja da Luz and the historical military fortress Forte da Ponta da Bandeira.

The repertoire is always performed by national and international specialists in the fields of early music, using historical instruments. In 2015 the Festival will promote also one Young Talent Ensemble, in partnership with the Royal Conservatory The Hague. The SAS 2015 theme honours

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the 600 years of the Portuguese Maritime Expansion 1415-2015.

For more details about the programme please call the Academia de Música de Lagos on 282 082 786 or 919 804 662 or go to www.academiamusicalagos.pt and www.facebook.com/academiamusicalagos and you can email dtomaz@academiamusicalagos.pt

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Fun for Kids (And Grown-Ups) By mydestination.com/algarve The Algarve has a great reputation as an excellent family destination. As any parent knows, the secret to a great family holiday is keeping the kids happy so here’s some suggestions of fun things to do this summer.

Zoomarine Even if you aren’t travelling with children, you should still visit Zoomarine. The Algarve’s biggest attraction, the park has shows, rides, slides and pools galore.

Focused on environmental education and with a well-reputed rehabilitation centre for marine life, at Zoomarine you can enjoy dolphin and sea lion shows, see birds of prey in action, and learn about marine ecosystems as well as having a very good time. At the Dolphin Emotions centre you can participate in the Dolphin Interaction programme - the only one in Europe, which is guaranteed to give you great memories. www.zoomarine.pt/en/

Boat Trips While they might not want to stay still for too long, most children really enjoy boat trips. The adventure of boarding, hoisting the anchors and riding the waves while trying to spot pirates on the horizon usually goes down very well. Add in a trip through the caves and secret grottoes of the coastline aboard a small boat and a BBQ lunch on a private beach and you should have a very happy tribe at the end of the day.

Water Parks It’s hard to beat a day slipping and sliding around a water park in the sunshine. The Algarve has some great parks that guarantee hours of family fun. Look for Slide and Splash, Aqualand and Aquashow.

Fiesa Sand Sculpture Festival The 13th annual festival runs from May to October, with a different theme each year.

Using up to 40,000 tonnes of sand and billed as the largest sand sculpture festival in the world, this is an entertaining way to spend a few hours. Lovely during the day (a bit hot, but ideal to truly appreciate the skill) at night Fiesa is magical, with lovely lighting effects, a bar and snack bar, occasional live music and a very relaxed vibe. This year visitors can see around a hundred different sand scenes featuring musicians, instruments and musical cultures from around the world. Entrance fee is €9 for adults and € 4.50 for children between 6 and 12. www.fiesa.org/evento/

Beach Day Quite simply, a beach day in the Algarve cannot be beaten! With so many fabulous beaches to choose from, the hardest part of the day is deciding where to go.....Slap on some sunscreen, pack the spades and buckets and off you go. Head for scenic, cove beaches like Praia da Marinha for photo opportunities, search the beach at Salema for dinosaur footprints (honestly) or chill at a chic beach club. Wherever you go, please heed the lifeguards’ indications and always, always keep your eyes on the children while swimming.

Children’s life sciences centres Kids love to get involved and that’s exactly what they can do at the Centros de Ciências Vivas in Faro and Lagos. There are plenty of interactive exhibitions and experiments to awaken curiosity. The centres are inspired by Portugal’s rich seafaring past and give a nod to renewable energy. Very good value for a few hours’ fun.

Country picnics Turn your back on the ocean for a few hours and discover the beauties of inland and rural Algarve. In the West, head uphill to Monchique where you can enjoy some great

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country walks and find some lovely scenic picnic spots. At the Fontes de Estombar (natural springs) you can follow trails along the River Arade, do a spot of bird-watching and fire up the barbeque for lunch while the children enjoy the playground. To the East, the Pego do Inferno, near Tavira is spectacularly beautiful - a waterfall, rock pools, rich vegetation and picnic areas galore.

Karting If your kids feel the need, the need for speed, then karting is an option. There are no less than 3 locations for karting in the Algarve. In Olhão there is an indoor track - the largest in Europe, there is a pretty impressive outdoor track at Almancil, and another fabulous karting track near Portimão, adjacent to the International Race Track, home to world championships and Superbike competitions.

Get Active Across the Algarve there are so many activities available, particularly during the summer months. Check out the local tennis clubs. At the marinas ask about surf schools and sailing schools. Do a bit of horse-riding - there are centres all across the region offering lessons and guided treks through the countryside or on the beach.

There is an Adventure Park in Albufeira where adults and kids get to go around a high ropes course. At Praia da Rocha beach, near the marina, each summer there is a full programme of beach activities - volleyball, hydro gymnastics, yoga, surf try outs and even scuba try dives. Best of all, many of these activities are totally free of charge! www.mydestination.com/algarve

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What's On... Street Food Fest

Fabulous food fest About 20,000 visitors turned up every day of the first ever Lagos Street Food Fest which was held last month.

Organisers say the three day event was a huge success.

A spokeswoman said that the event was so popular that every food truck that took part sold out every day.

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The trucks that took part in the event offered a wide range of options including bistronomique burgers, kebabs, and bagels reminiscent of those from New York.

Organisers say Lagos Câmara has already shown interest in repeating the event next year but they hope it would be even bigger next year with live music thrown into the food fest mix.

No dates have been set as yet but it is most likely to be early July again.

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Part of the money raised at the event will go to the charity Vela SolidĂĄria which teaches disabled people to learn to sail. www.velasolidaria.pt Email: lagosfoodfest@gmail.com for more details.

Photography by: J Photography Jessica Santos: +351 926 504 072 jessica.d.santos@live.com.pt

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The magical history tour of the Algarve By Lynne Booker, Algarve History Association Land of blistering hot sunny days, miles of golden sand and oasis upon oasis of verdant golf courses. The Algarve is indeed a perfect place to relax. It is also a magnificent area to explore.: Romans, Moors, Crusaders, pirates, explorers.

Here are some ideas for your voyage of discovery!

Starting in the Eastern Algarve on the right bank of the River Guadiana, the border with Spain, is Vila Real de Santo António, the ´City of Enlightenment´, so called because it was constructed in the famous grid pattern design during the late 18th century. The focus of the town is the magnificent orange-tree lined, Praça Marquês de Pombal, named after the eponymous Marquis who was responsible for the design of the earthquake damaged areas of Lisbon. If you have time, take a ferry across the Guadiana to visit Ayamonte. Very Spanish, very beautiful, very different and once a part of Portugal.

Further north on the river is Castro Marim which grew as a port servicing the ships that brought copper from Alcoutim and Mértola further upstream. To defend the Algarve from the Spanish to the east, D Afonso III built a massive castle which became headquarters of the Order of Christ for 35 years. The town´s importance declined until D João I in 1421 revived Castro Marim´s profile by granting it the privilege of being a sanctuary for fugitives and wanted men! En route westwards the fort in the small village of Cacela Velha was built to deter the Barbary Corsairs who terrorised the southern coast of Portugal for nearly 300 years. The fort now is headquarters of the local GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana) who are looking out for present day smugglers. Further west the privately owned fort of São João da Barra in Cabanas is now used for bed and breakfast and the Forte de Rato in Tavira was landlocked by the shifting sands of the Atlantic coast long before it was finished.

Described as the prettiest city in the Algarve, Tavira has been home to Phoenicians, Romans, Moors and now many Northern European settlers. The Romans built a large town, Balsa, to the west of Tavira. Unfortunately fifty years ago there was no will to conserve the Roman town and many of the ruins, allegedly, have been used as infill on the EN125 road. Tavira was an important base for the conquest

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and supply of Portugal´s North African garrison towns. The town´s fortunes declined as the river silted up but at the end of the 18th century Tavira became a main port for tuna fishing - fishermen were able to catch some of the fish as they migrated towards the Mediterranean to spawn, and to catch others on the way out again after they had spawned. There is a Tuna Museum in the Vila Galé Albacora hotel to the east of Tavira.

At Barril Beach near Santa Luzia to the west of Tavira is the anchor graveyard: when the industry declined in the 1960s hundreds of anchors used for holding the enormous tuna nets were buried in the sand next to the old tuna fisherman´s village. In quirky Olhão the two oldest quarters of the town have the exotic white cubist housing that is unique in Europe. The houses are similar to those in North Africa but they have a few unusual modifications: verandas and roof terraces. After the victory over the invading French in June 1808, fishermen from Olhão sailed in the Bom Sucesso to inform the Prince Regent in exile in Rio de Janeiro. He rewarded them by naming their town Vila de Olhão da Restauração. The old Roman port of Ossónoba became the capital of the Algarve under its Portuguese name of Faro.

It became a city in 1540 and was sacked by the English under the Earl of Essex in 1596 who stole books from the Bishop´s Library (the books are still in the Ashmolean Library in Oxford). The city is a haven for culture vultures: the Algarve Regional Museum and the Archaeological Museum; city walls built by Romans and Byzantines; the Italian designed Arco da Vila with its unique horseshoe gate; many churches including a cathedral from the tower of which you may observe at close quarters passenger jets about to land at the airport, and the Carmo Church with its haunting Chapel of Bones; the Mouraria; the Jewish quarter and the Jewish Cemetery; the Episcopal Palace and if you have time to spend the evening here then the Teatro Lethes (modelled in the style of La Scala) or the modern Teatro das Figuras are well worth visiting.

From here, rather than following the coast, you can take a detour inland to Loulé - on a quick visit here you can see the home and the monument to the man who changed the face of Portugal - Duarte

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Pacheco. The monument at the top of the Avenida 25 de Abril reflects Pacheco´s commitment to modernising the built environment of Salazar´s Portugal.

There is another castle to visit here but if you want to go down rather than up, visits can be made to Loulé´s salt mine - huge galleries from 230 to 270 metres below ground which sometimes host art exhibitions.

Travelling again westwards you may reach Silves (with its magnificent Moorish castle) which prospered as the capital of the Moorish Al-gharb: it became a cultural centre of poets, chroniclers and lawmakers. D Sancho I with his crusaders reconquered the city for Portugal, but it was not until 1242 that Silves was finally reclaimed by the Christians. D Afonso III could then justifiably take the title of King of Portugal and the Algarve. The Municipal Museum in Portimão makes good use of an old canning factory and nearby is the Museum-home of a former President of Portugal. Manuel Teixeira Gomes was a businessman, painter, author and diplomat.

Under pressure from his friends, he agreed to stand for the Presidency, and was promptly betrayed by them. His grave is in the municipal cemetery.

Like Tavira, Lagos benefitted from its position, and the ships which set off from Lagos on the voyages of discovery returned with ivory, gold, silver and slaves. Rich merchants came to live here and much wealth was poured into building churches and houses - many of which were lost in the earthquake and tsunamis of 1755. Visit the chapel where King D Sebastião heard mass before setting off for the fatal battle of Alcácer quibir in Morocco. In Praça Gil Eanes, you may see João Cutileiro´s infamous sculpture which makes D Sebastião more of a Ziggy Stardust than a monarch. It is rumoured that he will return and when he does Portugal´s fortunes will wax again.

Portugal´s most famous son, Prince Henry the Navigator, is famed for his connection with Sagres where he called his house World´s End. Henry died before he could take up residence there. Off land´s end, Cape St Vincent, around 1800 there were three naval battles in the space of fifty years, and the monks in the monastery had a ringside seat! www.algarvehistoryassociation.com

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Lagos Premiere The world premiere of Jorge Salgueiro’s Third Symphony ‘The Lusiads’ op. 162 is taking place on August 21st at 10pm in Praça do Infante Square in Lagos.

The event is being staged 600 years after the Portuguese Navy conquered Africa.

It will be a performance that will bring the Lagos Music Academy Symphonic Orchestra together with acclaimed composer Jorge Salgueiro, lead violinist João Pedro Cunha and renowned actor António Fonseca who will be the narrator for the 60 Stanzas of the Portuguese epic poem ‘The Lusiads’. This extraordinary Portuguese literary masterpiece, Os Lusíadas, is an epic poem by the Shakespearean Luís Vaz de Camões, a 16th century famous Portuguese writer.

It relates to the Vasco da Gama’s voyage to India and return to Lisbon, passing by the Island of Love, focusing mainly on a fantastical interpretation of the Portuguese voyages of discovery during the 15th and 16th centuries. The Lusiads is often regarded as Portugal's national epic, much in the way as Virgil's Aeneid was for the Ancient Romans, or Homer's Iliad and Odyssey for the Ancient Greeks. It was first printed in 1572, three years after the author returned from the Indies.

For more information please go to the www.facebook.com/amlgs or www.academiamusicalagos.pt or call the Academia de Música de Lagos on 910 508 134 or email dartistica@academiamusicalagos.pt

Quinta de Vale da Lama

There are plenty of things happening at Quinta de Vale da Lama, near Odiáxere in August, including two Open Days.

The first one kicks off on 1st August at 2 pm with a session: ‘Introduction to Permaculture’ and an afternoon working party, followed by a Guided Farm Tour at 5 pm (cost €5 per person; booking by email).

The second Open Day is on 15th August at

Concert of voice and harp

the Casa Vale da Lama Eco Resort. From 4 to 7pm Sofia Brito will lead a workshop on Body and Voice. A Guided Farm Tour will take place from 5.30pm - 7.30pm (€5 per person; booking by email. Visitors can enjoy a Pizza Night at 8 pm (€8 per person) and while away the rest of the evening listening to live music with DJ Kobertur.

Two week long Summer Camps for youngsters also take place during this month (8th -16th and 26th to 31st August).

‘A Ideias do Levante’ – the Cultural Association of Lagoa, in partnership with the municipality of Lagoa, will organise a concert ‘Voice and Harp’ as part of project Lyra (www.lyramusic.info). This will take place on Saturday, August 8th, at the Convento S. José in Lagoa, at 21.30.

Discover the ocean

Summer Eco Holidays for Families, complete with optional activities, are offered during 23rd to 29th August. www.casavaledalama.com or www.valedalama.net/en/

The Lagos Grand Winter Ball After the hugely successful Tomorrow Masquerade Ball we are now gearing up for our winter ball.

There’s just four months to go until December and Tomorrow and the Lagos Ball team are just finalising the details.

The Boavista Golf and Spa Resort will be hosting this very special event. Again, any good reason to get dressed up and dance the night away while raising moneys for local charities.

December 11th with entertainment to excite, dazzle and amaze.

After the success of the Summer Masquerade Ball this event promises to be another evening to remember.

So, keep an eye on next month’s edition of the Tomorrow for more details or visit www.Lagoswinterball.com for more details and don’t forget to visit www.Lagossummerball.com to see the pictures of the last ball.

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‘Blue planet – discover the ocean with art’ is the title of the summer exhibition running until September 4th at Galeria Arte Algarve in Lagoa. More than 40 international artists are dealing with the fascinating topic ‘Blue Planet’ and show their own vision in paintings, photographs and objects on 3000 square meters exhibition space.

Opening times are Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm. www.artealgarve.net or email arte@artealgarve.net

& Borsalino Lagos Take away available Open Lunch & Dinner

Amici Praia da Luz Lunch menu for only 6,90€

Traditional Italian food in a comfortable and stylish environment

Reservations: +351 282 782 417 Urbanização Rossio de S. João Lt 4, Loja A 8600-774 Lagos

Open Lunch & Dinner

Reservations: +351 282 763 119 Urbanização St. James, Lt 5-V Praia da Luz 8600-128 Luz

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Mondays continued...

Bodhi Room | Monday - Friday 2-5p.m Lagos | €7 per session, 30 Euros the whole week | 920 559 642 | www.bodhiroom.moonfruit.com

6.15 - 7.15pm - Gymnastik for fit back & body with Irmela | €7 | Hotel Belavista, Luz | 965 211 996

Swimming Lessons with Yvonne | Mon, Wed & Thurs (from 2.30pm) & Sat (from 9am) | €9 | Boavista Golf Resort | To book: 917 953 914

6 - 7pm - Swimming Club for +7’s with Yvonne | Boavista | 917 953 914

Mon - Sat - Dance School of Lagos | Different Dance Classes, All Ages 912376595 / 915812055/ ass.danca.lagos@gmail.com Weekly Services | Sundays 8am & 11.30, and Thursday 10am St. Vincent’s Anglican Church, Praia da Luz Holiday Courses with Yvonne | 3x per Week | €20 Members €25 non members | Boavista Golf Resort | To book: 917 953 914

6.30 - 8pm - Gentle Hatha Yoga | The Yoga Place, Burgau | 965 201 477 7.10 pm - Zumba w/ Gi & Vítor | €5 | Lagos (Magnólia Apts.) | 912 417 994 8pm - Live Fado Music | Taberna De Lagos | 919 426 240 9.30pm - Live Music, The Muskets | The Lighthouse, Lagos Marina | 968073449 10pm - Pub Quiz | FREE | Kelly’s Irish Bar, Praia Da Luz | 282 788 631 10pm - Fun Quiz Night | The Star, Travessa 1st Maio | 282 769 265

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Tuesdays

Full Body Massage | 60 min 46€ | Golf Santo Antonio, Budens | 282690086

Bowls for Beginners | Free Lessons | Floresta Bowls Club, Budens | 919707635

31st July, 7th & 21st August- Live Music with the MUSKETS & BBQ | Food: 7.30 Music: 8.30 | €8 Adults & €6 Kids | Pigs Head, Burgau | 282 697 315

7.30 - 9.30am (& Thurs, Fri) - Zazen Meditation | Zen Dojo Tai Ku An, nr.

Barão São João | Donation Based | 919 718 955

9th August | Salema Festa (Sta Fatima) | 5 - 6.30 pm - Live Music with Funky Folky (folk/rock/funk) | Salema | 964 201 904

8.30am - 5.30pm (&Thurs)- (1hr) Equipment Classes Lisa | Drop-in | Pilates Room, Lagos | Call for Details: 926 514 613 | www.pilatesroomlagos.com

11th August - 8 - 9.30pm -Meditation with Oneness Deeksha Blessings €6 | InLight Lagos | 913 127 421 | www.inlightlagos.wix.com/inlight 12th & 27th August - 8pm - Mantra Circle with Marion & Dani | Donation based | Lagos, Travessa do Forno, 4 inlightlagos.wix.com/inlight 14th & 28th August | Open Mic Night with Funky Folky | 8.30pm ‘till late | Talent welcome | Tutti Paletti, Barao de Sao João | 964 201 904 15th August- Live Music with the MASHUPS & Hog Roast | Food: 7.30 Music: 8.30 | €10 Adults & €6 Kids | Pigs Head, Burgau | 282 697 315 16th August - Art Exhibit by Jo Braswell | Calmaria, Salema 23rd August | 6 pm - Live Music with Funky Folky + Stu | 8.30 - 10.30pm Open Mic | Atabai, Barao de Sao Joao | 964 201 904

9.30 - 10.30am (&Thurs)- Body Fit Classes | €5 | Golf Santo Antonio, Budens | 282 690 086 Leaving 9.45 - Unsupervised Walk on Meia Praia | Meet @ Linda’s Bar 10.30am - Computer Users Group & Book Club | Spinnakers Bar, Lagos Marina 10-11.30am - Hatha Yoga with Diana | €8 | Barao S. Joao | 962492607 10.30am -12pm (&Thurs) - Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Classes with Ann | €8 The Yoga Place, Burgau (overlooking the beach) | 913 202 621 10.30am - 12.30pm (&Thurs) - Stain Glass Classes with Dianne | €10 Espiche | 919 117 108 12.30 - 13.45 - Hatha Yoga with Kathrin | €5 or €20 x 5 sess | Madrugada Support Centre | 282 761 375 1.30 - 4pm - Bridge Club | Spinnnikers Bar | 282 031 498

26th August- 11am - Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group Meeting Restaurant Piril ampo, Lagos | Carol Evans | 926297527

5pm - Sanctury - 20 mins Quiet, Music & Refelction | St. Vincent’s Anglican Church, Praia da Luz

28th August- Live Music with the MUSKETS & Hog Roast | Food: 7.30 Music: 8.30 | €10 Adults & €6 Kids | Pigs Head, Burgau | 282 697 315

6.15pm - Tribal Dance Fusion with Mónica | Casa Sakra | 914523636

Mondays (& Fri) ROLL UP - for bowlers that have played before | Floresta Bowls Club , Golf Santo Antonio , Budens | 919707635 7.30am - Mantra Singing with Marion & Danni | Donation Based Casa Sakra | 914523636 9.15 & 10.30am (Wed & Fri)- (1hr)- Mat Classes with Lisa | €9 | Pilates Room, Lagos | 926 514 613 | www.pilatesroomlagos.com

8.30pm (& Mon,Thurs & Fri) Live Music | O Artistas bar, Lagos | 282769147 10pm - Live Music, Daisy B & Tom | Lighthouse, Lagos Marina | 968073449

Wednesdays 9.30-10.30am - Zumba Classes with Monica | €5 | Golf Santo Antonio, Budens | 282 690 086 10 - 11am (& Fri) Zumba w/ Lucienne | €6.50, Hotel Belavista, Luz, 968288258 10 - 11.30am - Hatha Yoga | InLight Lagos | www.inlightlagos.wix.com/inlight

9.30 - 10.30am (& Fri)- Zumba with Linda (Licensed Instructor) | €6 Alma Verde | 918 461 840 | www.almaverde.com

11-12pm - Pilates with Lucienne | €6.50 | Hotel Belavista, Luz | 968288258

10 - 11.30pm - Tai Ji Quan with Carl | €8 | Barão São João | 919 718 955

6.30 - 8pm - Gentle Hatha Yoga | Hotel Belavista, Luz | €8 | 965 201 477

6.00 - 8.30pm - K9 Dog Training | €50 per month, Lagos | 964 083 602

10.30 - 12.30 - Art Class with Mo | Madrugada Support Centre | 282 761 375

9pm - midnight - "Funky Folky" Live Music | Fools & Horses, Lagos | 282762970

10.45 - 12.15 (&Thurs) - Yoga with Noeline | €10 | Quinta Bonita Boutique Hotel, Lagos | 282 762 135

10pm - Karaoke | The Lighthouse, Lagos Marina | 968 073 449

11am -1pm - Life drawing classes with Kasia | Beginners & Professional artists | €10 per session | Marina de Lagos | 916 035 308 11.30am - Baby Massage Course | 6 Weeks, €78 | Alma Verde | 282761745 5.30-7pm - Football Academy 10-15yrs | Burgau Sports Centre | 282697350 6pm - Dance Nia with Danni | €7 | Casa Sakra | 914523636 6pm (&Thurs)- Pilates with Indah | Escola E.B. 2, 3 Vila do Bispo | 911754890 6pm & 7.15pm - (1hr)- Mat Classes for Men with Lisa | €9 | Pilates Room, Lagos 926 514 613 | www.pilatesroomlagos.com

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6.30 - Yin Yoga Class with Ann | €8 | The Yoga Place, Burgau | 913 202 621 7 - 8pm - Irish Dance classes with Fabiola | €30 per month (4h per month) Primary School of Vila do Bispo | 925 561 640/damhsa.fab@gmail.com 7.30 pm - Bokwa Fitness with Gi & Vítor | €5 | Lagos (Magnólia Apts. overlooking the beach of Porto de Mós) | 912 417 994 8.30 - 9.30am (& Thurs, Fri)- Zazen Meditation | Zen Dojo Tai Ku An, nr.

Barão São João | Donation Based | 919 718 955 9.30pm- Late (& Sat) - Late Karaoke | O Artistas Bar Lagos | 282 769 147 9pm till midnight | "Funky Folky" live music | Fools & Horses, Lagos

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Thursdays 8.00am – Espiche Golf “Roll Up” | Reduced green fee rate | 282 688 250 10.30am- Pilates classes with physiotherapist Indah | €5 | Centro Cultural, Barão de S. João | 911 754 890 10 - 11am - Zumba Step! | €6.50 | Hotel Belavista, Luz

968 288 258

11am - 1pm - Arts and crafts | €6 | Bodhi Room, Lagos | 920559642 11 - 12pm - (&Tues)- Pilates with Monica | €5 | Golf Santo Antonio, Budens | 282 690 086

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11 - 12pm - NIA Dance & Fitness | €7 | Alma Verde Studio | 963 233 725 5.30 - 7pm - Tai Ji Quan with Carl | €8 | Barão São João | 919 718 955 6pm - Pilates with Lisa | Burgau Sports Centre | Call: 282 697 350 6.30 - 8pm - Kids Yoga | €7 | Abrigo Natura (organic health food shop), Lagos | 969 764 192/ abrigonatura@gmail.com 7.30pm - “Blues to Pop” Live Music Night | Clubhouse, Boavista Golf and Spa Resort | 282 000 114 10pm - Live Music | The Star, Travessa 1st May | 282769265 10pm - Live Music with MJ Blues Sessions | The Lighthouse, Lagos Marina | 968 073 44

Fridays 11am - 12.30pm - Yoga & Pilates | €6 | Bodhi Room, Lagos 920 559 642/ www.bodhiroom.moonfruit.com 11-12 - Poweryoga | €6.50 | Hotel Belavista, Luz | 968288258 6 - 8pm - Afro -Latin Dance | €6 | Bodhi Room, Lagos | 920 559 642/ sharencreate@gmail.com 6pm - Adult 5-A-Side Football | €3 | Burgau Sports Centre | 282697350 9pm - Karaoke Night | Valentinos Restaurant | 914852266 10pm - 'till late - Karaoke/Live Music | Atabai Bar | Barao S. João | 282688072 10pm - Live Music, Trouble Makers | Lighthouse, Lagos Marina | 968073449

Saturdays 10am - Computer Classes w/ Teresa | All levels - Min 1hr | €10 | Lagos 918764613 4 - 5pm - K9 Dog Training with Luis | €50 per month, twice a week Lagos | 964 083 602 1 - 3pm - Arts and crafts (Kids 7yrs-12yrs) | €9 | Bodhi Room, Lagos 920 559 642/ www.bodhiroom.moonfruit.com 2pm - Reiki with Marion by donation | Fonte de Luz Figueira | 914523636 4 pm - 5 pm - Dog Obedience/Rally Obedience with Albertina €25 x 4 sess. | Barão de São João | 968 086 320 7 pm - Live Music | Turiscampo, N125 | 282 792 217 6 - 7.30pm - Yoga Flow | €5.30 - 9 | InLight, Lagos www.inlightlagos.wix.com/inlight 10pm - 'till late - Live Music Atabai Bar | Barao S. João | 282 688 072 10pm - Live Music with The Muskets (Party Session) | The Lighthouse, Lagos Marina | 968 073 449

Sundays 10am - Kids Golf School | €20 p/month | Espiche Golf, Espiche | 282 688 250 12.30 - Jazz Lunch | Fortaleza Da Luz | 912 511 196 5pm - Jazz Band, Live Music | Lazyjacks Bar, Lagos Marina | 282 761 384 8.30pm - Blues, Jazz Music | O Artistas Bar, Lagos | 282 769 147 8.30 - Karaoke | The Star, Travessa 1st Maio | 282769265 10pm - Live Music, The Mash Ups! | Lighthouse, Lagos Marina | 968073449 9pm - Live Music with Funky Folky & JAM/ OPEN MIC Night | Atabua Gin Bar, Salema | 964 201 904

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Time to tee off

Lodge in Lagos The Discoveries Lodge of English Freemasons based in Lagos is holding a summer get-together on Sunday 30th August at the Boa Vista Golf course, Lagos/Luz. Come along and find out more about the work that Freemasons carry out for charity. Masons on holiday here are, of course, also invited.

There will be a tasty three course meal with 1/2 bottle of wine per person, plus water and coffee. The fun begins at 7pm for 7.30pm, with good food, good music, good company and a raffle with great prizes. The dress code is smart/casual.

The second annual charity golf day, which is being organised by Tomorrow, Espiche Golf and the Ray of Light Trust, is taking place on September 6th.

The money raised will go to CASLAS, the home in Lagos for disadvantaged children and to the Mustard Seed (which used to be known as the Lagos Soup Kitchen.

Last year’s event was such a massive success we knew we wanted to repeat the formula and again the Ray of Light Trust will match what we raise euro for euro.

Espiche Golf Club did us proud last year and have come up trumps this year with the same amazing offer. Half of the money per golfer

will go straight over to the two charities.

The cost for the golf day and BBQ is €50 and you can invite your partners, friends and non-golfers to take part in the BBQ at a cost of €25 per head with €5 of that going to charity.

The money raised last year has helped to transform the children’s home and we would like to better that this year so please come along and support this event.

Please book now by calling Pauline Binnie at Espiche on 282 688 250 or email golf-manager@espiche-golf.com

Debut Album for Richie Ros When Irish born singer/songwriter, Richie Ros, called in on Kiss Fm Portugal’s Solid Gold Sunday Show on the 12th July, SirOwen Gee asked him who or what, was his first musical influence.

Without hesitation, Richie replied, ‘Elvis Presley’, although he is making his mark by singing his own compositions.

album, ‘Odyssey’, due to be released on August 29th.

Richie returns to his native Ireland to start a tour, having just toured as far afield as Australia.

Both Rikki and Richie can be booked though Gee Spot Promotions (00351) 917532154

As a result of the interview, he was invited to appear and guest at various venues, including joining Elvis tribute act, Rikki Ryan, at Portofino’s on Lagos Marina on 15th July.

Rikki is there every Wednesday performing to a capacity audience.

At the end of Rikki’s set, Richie performed two of his songs from his forthcoming debut

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The price is €27.50 per person and this will include a small gift for the ladies.

ALL profits to be donated to a local charity.

For more information, or to book your place please contact thesecretary9409@gmail.com

Daughters of a Magana An exhibition by the artist Carlos J. Mendes Faísca, known as Kalhy, shows a set of paintings that reveal his fascination for women’s world. This exhibition is open until August 18 in Aderita artistic space.

His eye enhances the most out of feminine sensuality, their strength, their charms and mysteries.

His works invite us to embark on a journey full of magic, where we're challenged to explore in detail and depth the mysteries of a woman’s body, full of intrigue and fantasy.

His works have a very strong energetic charge, and each line is made with great delicacy and accuracy having as exponent his creativity without limits.

Kalhy of Lusitanian origin, resides in Barcelona, Spain although he is a natural of de la Plata, Argentina. Aderita artistic space is in Almancil. www.aderitaartisticspace.com or email aderita.artisticspace@gmail.com and you can call 91 218 6868

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Readers’ Letters...

We are always really pleased to get letters from our readers. If you would like to send us your views on anything that’s going on in the western Algarve or if you have any suggestions to make about the newsletter please email: amber@tomorrowalgarve.com

NECI’s appeal Dear Editor, Can anyone tell me which planet NECI is on?

Certainly not the same one upon which most of us live. Haven't they heard that there is a recession and money is tight?

Their latest project - they are begging for a mere €18,000 to erect a covered walkway 'a colourful mosaic fabric option' from the original building to the new residencia to keep children and staff dry when moving from one to the other (on the rare occasions that it rains - what's wrong with umbrellas?).

Anyone visiting or passing NECI will see that there is just such a thing in place already - seven brightly coloured OZ Shade Sails covering the whole stretch between the two buildings - why the need for new ones?

If they wish to replace them, what's wrong with a 'tipico Portuguese' walkway with a tiled or perspex roof? Very efficient, waterproof and probably less than a quarter of the cost OR why replace them at all?

NECI has benefited for many years from the generosity of the ex-pat community for all the 'little extras' they seem to think they need. A Portuguese television company did a 'big build' project there some years ago, and built them a fantastic playground for the children, but they didn't bother to maintain it, and within a year it was a total wreck.

Surely the time has come to call a halt to the demands on our good nature. Yes, of course they do a fantastic job for those much less fortunate than most of us, but so do so many Portuguese charities which don't seem to get the support of their own people.

I wonder in how many Portuguese newspapers NECI has placed their request for support for this latest venture - I would beg to suggest not many, if any at all, as they know the response they would get - NADA. Get real NECI. You can only go to the well just so often before it runs dry, and in this instance, I am sorry, but a 'brightly coloured walkway'

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just doesn't cut it, especially when there is one in place already. If your walkway is that necessary try asking the authorities for funding and see how far you get - not very, I would suggest - don't 'demand' funding from us.

As a rider, why aren't NECI supporting this lovely young lad, Diego Pedrosa, from Burgau - 4 km from NECI - who was your front page article in June. Surely that's exactly what they are there for. I can't think of anyone more deserving of their or our help rather than this latest project they say they so desperately need.

Many will not agree with these sentiments, but you might be surprised at how many do.

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Railway Museum Dear Editor, I have read with interest your article concerning the possible restoration of the Lagos Railway complex in June’s newsletter.

I would like to put myself forward as a possible volunteer/contributor to this project.

My background is in engineering with a specialty in electrical. However I can put my hand to most things. I was director of a computer maintenance company together with other varied activities throughout my career.

If I can be of assistance - not regrettably financial, and not too labour intensively, I would be please to help out.

Look forward to hearing from you, Mike Bickerdike.

House swap?

Following very enjoyable stays in Lagos where my sister and husband have had a house for many years, we decided that life in the Algarve is for us.

Only one problem, we need to sell our home here in France first.

I will give you some personal details for you to consider.

If any of your readers are interested in relocating to the Charente area of France (about 1.5 hours North of Bordeaux) our beautiful three bedroom Charentaise farmhouse with swimming pool, various outbuilding including: an office , artists studio, wood store, and self-contained one bedroom Gite is now for sale, or even as a swap!

I am a retired 75-year-old pensioner, currently living in Lagos, but have permanently resided in the Algarve since 1993. As a family we have made annual visits over a 30 year period.

Set in the middle of large well maintained gardens in a very quiet hamlet, the house has stunning views of the French countryside where sunflower and cornfields abound. It is for sale for offers in the region of 255,000 euros.

I can remember the days, before the Marina development, when the Station was functional. There used to be a builders Merchant called Abilio on the road where the Marina is now - he supplied building materials to my first house in Montinhos Da Luz.

We may even be interested in swapping for a house or apartment in or around the Lagos/Luz area, providing we can sort out comparative values.

When I was in the UK I was involved with the Quainton Railway Trust, based near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshre. http:// bucksrailcentre.org/

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I can email a selection of photographs to anyone interested.

Thanks, Susan Goodfellow

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Organic baby food By Meri Hanlin just a few types of less processed food, for example, apples, potatoes and carrots, they may receive higher exposures of pesticides and although the EU has set maximum levels for individual chemicals used in infant formula and baby foods, this does not take into account the cocktail effect of lots of pesticides.

Why choose organic baby food - what are the benefits?

1. Higher nutrition levels Put simply, organic food is packed with nutrients. A baby's digestive system is more efficient than that of an adult at absorbing foods, enabling nutrients to be used more quickly.

2. No nasties It is not just what organic food does contain, it is also what it does not that is important. A baby’s nervous, circulatory, and reproductive systems are all developing fast so it is vital that alien chemicals do not disrupt them during the growth phase.

Immature kidneys are not as proficient at getting rid of harmful substances, so they may circulate in the body of a baby for longer.

Many additives are now being linked to health and behavioural problems, including Monosodium Glutamate, Brilliant Blue, Aspartame and Quinoline Yellow. Research has found that mixtures of the additives, which are commonly found in children’s food and snacks, have a much more potent effect on nerve cells than each additive on its own. All of these are banned under organic standards.

3. Fewer pesticides Because a baby’s diet is often restricted to

The best method of reducing exposure to potentially harmful pesticides would be to eat organically grown food, where their use is avoided.

4. Better for the environment It's kinder to the environment too. Organic farming works with nature, not against it, and research shows that it's better for birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Farm animals are reared humanely and not routinely fed antibiotics to suppress disease or promote growth.

This brings us neatly full circle. The food you're putting in your child's mouth can actually help create a better world for him or her to grow up in.

Pop in to see Meri at Harmony Earth in Luz.

Allez and get on your bike By Ann de Jongh scenery and there is always a bit of a breeze to cool you down on hot days. You get to appreciate the amazing landscape we live in, exploring country roads and villages you would not normally go to.

There are a number of essential items to begin with, firstly you need a bike (rent, borrow or buy), a helmet and a decent pair of cycling shorts, (these can make all the difference to the enjoyment of a bike ride).

The Tour de France is currently on whilst I am writing this article, so it seemed apt to write about cycling.

Cycling is great for everyone, it does not impact joints in the same way as other sports, you can go alone or with friends, it has no age limit, and you can go out for 1km or 100km and anything in between.

One of the great things about cycling in Algarve is the quiet roads, stunning

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Once you have those things then you just need to go out and cycle. The more often you go, the quicker your body will get used to it and the further you will be able to go each time. It has huge health benefits, for a starter you get a good healthy dose of Vitamin D, along with reducing stress, improving cardiovascular health, strengthening muscles, and is a much cheaper for of transport than a car. It is a form of exercise you can carry on doing all of your life.

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Warning - it can become quite addictive once you start to put in the kilometers and feel the freedom and pleasure that a bike can give you, it is not long before you start looking at the next bike(s) and before you know it you are joining the n+1 as the number of bikes you own (I am speaking from experience)!

So take advantage of this stunning place we live in and go and get out on your bike and explore.

Ann is doing a charity bike ride from Lisbon to Lagos 9-11 October, if you fancy coming along contact Ann for more information.

Call Ann on 913202621, www.fit2lovelife.com or email ann@fit2lovelife.com

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Pets Mate By Lars Rahmquist A hearty thanks to all the puppy parents who brought their bundle of furry madness to the Lagos Vet Clinic last month.

We hosted a puppy party for people to bring their little ones to interact, play and learn in the relaxed setting of the garden of the vet clinic. No puppy classes, just fun, pizza and prizes. The afternoon was a great success and an eye opener for me. I watched some nervous pups arrive whom were barking at everything. They all settled down and started interacting with the other pups almost straight away. Some I had to take away from their owners who they were hiding behind and barking. Once the interaction with their peers started, it was puppy love all the way.

The most scared puppy upon arrival was a little white Chihuahua. When it was time to go home, she was pulling at the lead to stay – like kids at kindergarten.

Facebook page, hopefully you can come along to the next one.

In passing I just want to mention the summer temperatures. Yes, it’s hot and August will probably be getting hotter still. Cats and dogs lose heat from panting only, so be mindful of this when leaving them. Spare an extra thought to your pets and make double sure you filled that water bowl before going to work< make sure your pets have access to shade and some air movement as well.

For now, enjoy the puppy party photos…

Farmers’ market health foods

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Treatment has come on in leaps and bounds and, more and more, leukaemia is being classified as a chronic illness and not an automatic death sentence.

Apart from the conventional radio and chemotherapy treatments, emphasis is now being put on therapies that target only cancer cell production on a genetic level thus not harming healthy cells in the process.

These proliferate and mature into the three types of blood cells; red cells needed to carry oxygen, white cells to fight infection and platelets to help the blood clot.

By Hannah Sharpe da Rosa

Courgettes are particularly rich in potassium and also contain manganese, zinc, folate, vitamin C, antioxidants, carotenes as well as plenty of soluble fibre. Along with keeping blood sugar in check these nutrients also work together to lower high blood pressure. This star

By Niki Medlock

Bone marrow contains immature cells known as hematopoietic or blood-forming stem cells (these are different from embryonic stem cells which can develop into every type of cell in the body).

Special thanks for the afternoon go to all of the staff at the Lagos Vet Clinic (especially Ana who organised the day) and our mate Simon, from the Little Kitchen Company (find them on Facebook, or this magazine) who made fresh, wood-oven pizzas for the attending puppy parents (and staff).

We look forward to hosting the next one, especially if we can secure that pizza trailer! There are some more photos on our

Whilst we have access to courgettes all year long in the supermarkets, they are at their peak now and in abundance in our local markets. They are one of my favourite veg (technically a fruit) as they are so versatile and can be eaten raw, roasted, stir-fried, blended into dips, used as a nutritious filler in breads and cakes, the possibilities are endless. As they have a neutral taste and combine well with mushrooms, they are easy to incorporate into an English breakfast, a useful start to the day for type 2 diabetics as courgettes help to stabilise blood glucose levels.

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is a great functional food for decreasing inflammation in gastrointestinal disorders due to its high pectin content, with studies showing it protects against duodenal and gastric ulcer formation.

All this goodness along with the high water and low calorie content make courgette a great food to include in weight loss plans.

It also has diuretic properties so helps to ward off summer water retention!

Commercially grown courgettes often have high levels of pesticides, so this is another food I suggest you buy organic.

Hannah Sharpe da Rosa BSc Nutritional Medicine, is a BANT registered nutritional therapist working in Lagos and Praia da Luz. Please call 914 950 740 or see www.algarvenutrition.com for more information.

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Most hematopoietic blood cells are found in the bone marrow but some are found in the bloodstream and are called peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs) and blood in the umbilical cord also contains hematopoietic stem cells.

High doses of chemotherapy/and or radiotherapy generally affect cells that divide more rapidly than most healthy cells, such as leukemia cells, but because bone marrow cells also divide frequently they can be severely damaged or destroyed by this process.

As a result the damaged or nonexistent bone marrow has to be replaced and this is done by either bone marrow transplant (BMT) or a peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (PBSCT).

Next month I will explain the procedures, especially the PBSCT that I have just gone through with my brother, in greater detail.

Niki Medlock is the head nurse at www.luzdoc.com

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Business Local dancers take on the world By Nicola Thomas

Boavista: A Walk on the wild side

By Lena Strang

The Dance World Cup 2015 in Bucharest, Romania was a real adventure for us all. It is the world’s biggest dance competition, attracting 18,000 dancers from 38 countries. For three local Lagos girls, the prospect of being involved in such a huge event brought not only pressure but huge excitement.

As representatives of Move-Ment Dance School, Lagos and Portugal, I feel we did the community proud. Annika Thomas came 5th out of 40 in her Jazz solo, and made it into the top 20 with her Tap solo.

Chantal and myself also made it into the top 20 Tap solos, and I made it into the top 25 for my jazz solo. Our achievements helped Portugal to come 3rd in the world for a second year running.

By going to the Dance World Cup, we have proved that anything is possible. The opportunities are just as great in Lagos as in London.

At Move-Ment Dance School we hope to give more international opportunities to children in the community. Why not come and visit us in September, and try one of our classes?

The lessons are great fun and there’s also an annual show.

In the third article about Boavista Golf & Spa Resort near Lagos, Lena Strang takes a look at the impact the golf course has had on the natural environment.

The golf course is good news for wildlife, I am told. During my buggy ride around the resort, I spot numerous waterfowl splashing about in the lakes, ducks waddling across the greens and even a fox prowling in the undergrowth of one of the valleys.

For anyone who has enjoyed a round of golf in this lush setting, it is hard to imagine what the terrain must have been like only fifteen years ago. “It was abandoned farmland. Because the soil was stony and thin, mainly almond, fig and olive trees were grown,” Joaquim Costa, the Course Manager, says. “Any wildlife that had been there disappeared because locals used the area for hunting.”

Please contact 913832335 to find out more or go to www.move-mentdanceschool.com

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The overriding concern when the construction of the golf course began in 2000 was to work with the natural contours of the landscape and restore as much as possible of the natural setting.

The area around holes 5-12 is in an environmentally sensitive area and many plants and wildlife are protected. Parts of the golf course had to be built around particular plants, including a precious variety of the Algarvian thyme (Thymus camphoratus) around tee 7.

Gradually wildlife returned and rabbits, hedgehogs and grouse have taken up residence again. The network of streams and lakes create attractive nesting habitats for birds. The golf course is on the migration route between northern Europe and Africa and provides a safe haven.

Observant golfers can spot a variety of birds from hoopoes, bee-eaters and black ibis to peregrine falcons, buzzards and grey herons. The lakes have become home to freshwater fish, terrapins and toads. However, unwary players may find themselves victims of a dauntless duck or two that have been known to help themselves to sandwiches left in buggies!

The golf course not only attracts visitors from far and wide, keen to take advantage of the attractive golf and leisure facilities but there are others - of the furry and winged variety – who have also made it their permanent home. www.boavistagolfsparesort.com/resort

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Treasure Hunt

By Laura Rodriguez Merino

As our info-guide www.localheros.tk expands and so does our map platform, our main moto continues in the same direction. We pride ourselves to intensely work for our community to be visible everywhere, to help businesses increase their client portfolio and to spread the word-of-mouth worldwide. And what could be more suitable than a summer season full of adventures and activities for you and your clients? How can you go the extra mile with your clients and involve them into an unforgettable experience? Local Heros Treasure Hunt will do it for you!

This summer, Local Heros has launched a very active Treasure Hunt to incentivise customers to refer businesses and increase client portfolio. An effective means of generating loyalty is to delight customers

by delivering superior value derived from excellent and innovative experiences. As we are all aware by now, people share awesome things, so the best way to go is to make things awesome and provide unforgettable experiences to clients.

Our Treasure Hunts offer the most remarkable experiences in the Algarve: Ocean Kayaks, Sailing Catamaran with qualified instructors, Spa Treatments with professional therapists, Romantic Dinners, Cave Tours… It is open to anyone receiving our weekly newsletters. To get them open our info-guide www.localheros.tk, click with the right button of your mouse on the map and type your email address. You will be then part of our newsletter community and will receive our latest news with plenty of useful information and updated Treasure

The heat is on... By David Westmoreland The weather seems to be hotter than ever this year with temperatures reaching over 40º already this summer. This is also being reflected within the property market.

June 2015 saw record sales for B&P where we sold an average of one property per day across the whole month! That represents a 30% increase for the year versus 2014 and continues the strong performance we are seeing over the last 3 years.

The French and Scandinavian markets have continued to deliver strong growth along with a strong pound giving a boost the UK market.

Sales are across the portfolio from Fractional quarter shares through to luxury villas.

Non-Habitual Residency and Golden Visa are still attracting quality clients hoping to move to Portugal to enjoy the tax breaks and residency status these schemes offer. While UK clients are looking to capitalise on the strong pound. A villa valued at 500,000€ in November 2014 would have cost approx. £435,000 and is now costing £358,000 representing in a saving of £77,000!

Condominium is now selling equally well with viewings and offers coming in daily.

Hopefully some of the other Lagos builders will kick-start their planned projects to fulfil the demand….

The need for new listings is constantly required as properties sell quicker than they have in the last 10 years so if you are considering selling we would love to hear from you.

Rentals are also hitting their peak and even with the new legislation we are experiencing record holiday clients this year. Resort Rentals and Lagos Long Lets offer professional service to both property owners and holiday makers.

If you are considering renting your property or require a professional management company to look after your asset you can contact me on david@bpaproperty.com Enjoy the summer and enjoy the heat it looks like it is here to stay in more ways than one!

New build apartments are scarce but where we have them to sell they are selling well.

Rodrigues & Vermelha apartments at Santo Amaro have completely sold out prior to completion where B&P sold around 35 properties in just over 12 months. The new development, Porto de Mos Beach

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Hunts with lots of exciting treasures.

Also, our ongoing Ten-to-Ten competition is waiting for the best description of www. localheros.tk to win an exciting, captivating dolphin watching boat trip for 10 people on board of Europe’s fastest and biggest dolphin watching RIB: Tornado.

All you have to do is describe the benefits of Local Heros, you have a maximum of 10 words to do it. The most voted comment on our Facebook page will get a trip for 10 people for free!

Send us your benefits no later than the 31st August at 5pm to justin@abstractcloud.net. Voting will be open on the 4th September. To vote, "like" our Facebook page.

Good luck!

Are you about to buy a second hand car?

By Cardine Martins If so, please remember that checks should be done in order to see if the car or van has any charges on it, just like you would if you were buying a property. I have seen many people get caught out as the car can be seized and then sold, hence losing both your car and your money.

When you go and register the car in your name at the “Conservatória do Registo Automóvel” there is no obligation for the attendees to share this information with you unless specifically requested, so my advice would be that you go to the “Conservatória do Registo Automóvel” before purchasing the car or at the very least before you register the car in your name.

Alternatively, I can obtain this information for you and I can also register the car in your name without the hassle of queuing up. In order to check the details, all you need is the car registration number. I am available should you require information or should you wish to register a car in your name.

Please contact me on: 6692@solicitador.net or +351 967 550 485.

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Raven Surf School

Wine Offer the World under 18’s. Mikes most recent result was winning the UK over 28’s in 2013.

Raven Surf School has opened a new office in Lagos!

Raven Surf School has been operating in Bude, Cornwall in England since 2004 owned and run by Mike and Nicky Raven and their 6-year-old son Taylor. It has been very successful featuring in the Sunday Times best Surf Schools in the UK. Running high quality safe, fun and low student to instructor ratios for all surfing abilities at Widemouth Bay it has also been heavily involved in community projects running surfing programmers for children with social, physical and mental issues.

Raven Surf School offers local kids a club called Rippers, which has been running successfully for 11 years now. It introduces children to the amazing and healthy sport of surfing and gives them the skills to stay safe in the ocean! It has also led on to developing Raven Elite Squad, which has helped to produce national champions.

Mike Raven is a former English, British and European surfing champion and has represented Britain in the World Games on several occasions finishing 14th in

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Mike is a level 4 ASI (Academy of Surfing Instructors) Surf instructor and Instructor Trainer and has run several Instructor courses at Sagres and trained some of the Instructors working in the Algarve.

Also an SGB (Surfing Great Britain) Level 4 Surf Coach and a qualified SLSGB (Surf Life Saving Great Britain) Lifeguard and Lifeguard Trainer assessor, these qualification being the highest attainable in the World of surf instruction.

After putting in an application for a license to operate a surf school in the Algarve back in February, Mike and Nicky found out in May that they had been successful!

Mike moved to the Lagos at the beginning of June leaving Nicky, Taylor and the Raven Surf school team to run the UK operation while Mike kick starts Raven Surf School Portugal. Mike's parents lived on the Algarve’s West coast for 10 years (in the 90’s) so he knows the beaches well.

Nicky and Taylor will be joining Mike in September and Taylor will be attending Vale Verde International School.

Mike is offering surfing lessons for all abilities and Surf Coach lifeguard training.

Mike and Nicky are also hoping to offer community projects like in the UK as soon as they get established.

Find out more: www.ravensurfschool.com Phone: [+351] 963 256 697

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The Sommelier Wine Shop on the Avenida in Lagos is offering a special discount for our readers.

You will be able to buy two bottles of Senhoria Alvarinho 2011 for 10 euros – the normal price per bottle is 8 euros.

Lagos chemist Tello Chemist by the main church in Lagos is open Monday to Saturday from 9am until 11pm until 15th September.

Call them on 282 760 556.

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‘Number 7’ By Tomorrow’s sommelier, Miguel Martins

Last month the national launch of the new BMW ‘flag ship’, of the fantastic series 7, took place in Lisbon.

The venue could not have been more perfect with the modern area of Lisbon and the Meo Arena as the centre of action. Nor can we wax lyrical about a super high tech car with laser headlights and full remote key control …. I will have to leave that to the experts. You must be wondering what all this has to do with wine? Well, the number 7 was the common factor for a big party where seven of the top Chefs in Portugal and seven of the country's top Sommeliers were invited.

From one of the hottest address in Lagos Pimenta-PiriPiri Ask anyone who knows Angelika Fernandes Costa and they can tell you about her fiery brand of chilli.

Not a newcomer to making hot and spice pastes, she has been creating her magic ‘fire’ since 2010 and more fully since she retired as a medical assistant this year.

Angelika and her husband, a former cultural attaché of the Portuguese Consulate General in Hamburg have travelled widely in India and Mexico and so these skills have been ‘honed’ through wide knowledge and interest and you and I can have the pleasure of tasting and buying her unique range on Rua 25th April, the main street from the ‘spaceman’ square in the historic centre of Lago.

You can call into their very lovely bar and restaurant and sample the products, great for gifts and to add some spice in your life.

Call 00 351 282 087 494 | www.pimenta-piripiri.eu

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The event was held during three days, with 200 VIP guests on each days - a major feat of logistics with an arrangement of stages and video walls with lots of light and lasers in a futuristic environment.

Here a 27-metre wide open plan kitchen was mounted where Chefs were able to prepare and present their creations in full view of everyone. The menu consisted of three ‘Amuse Bouch’ and a sequence of fours courses according to a Tasting Menu. Each dish was prepared by a different chef and for every dish a Sommelier selected the best wine as accompaniment. Seven Chefs and seven Sommeliers working in unison for the sole satisfaction of the customers!

For the event I was invited to oversee all logistics related to table service and the wine as well as choosing a wine for one of the dishes to be presented. It involved many hours of work that began with a preopening with Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa to create a menu and for me to select all the wines for that first day. The format had been established for the following days’ participation of all the Chefs.

Once again the importance and value of the work done by Sommeliers were emphasised. Finally, it seems that great gastronomic events in Portugal are in fashion and are here to stay but this time in a different way, which is to be welcomed. Gastronomic festivals are beginning to become standard practice and this was a canny and innovative enterprise launching a luxury product, in this case a car, and combining it with what we do best in gastronomic terms in Portugal.

Miguel’s shop is on the Avenida in Lagos. For more information pop in or email him at sommelier.wineshop@gmail.com

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Restaurante Vivendo, Meia Praia

The set menu is constantly changing but we has a delicious warm goats cheese starter, followed by soup, guinea fowl, and mouthwatering lemon crème brulee. The house wines were excellent.

The staff were extremely attentive and friendly, and the chef came out to chat to us at the end of our meal.

Situated about half way along Meia Praia, a short taxi (or bus ride) from town, or a stroll along the beach if you are feeling energetic!

Restaurante Vivendo is well worth a visit for a special occasion, or if you just feel like a change from traditional Portuguese cuisine.

We have lived in Lagos a number of years and despite some of our friends’ excellent reviews have never got round to trying Vivendo.

Last Saturday evening, we realised what we had missed. Fine dining at its best with the

added bonus of panoramic views of Lagos Bay. You can choose from the à la carte menu but we had the set 4 course menu (including a bottle of wine for 2} at 38.50 euros a head.

Pizza, pasta and Presley

By Tom Henshaw However I can assure you that they loved it but probably more to the point we did too.

As the night progressed his relaxing and amusing style or should I say the Presleystyle was great and if you closed your eyes and listened only I think anyone would be hard pressed to know the difference.

I am sure nearly everyone that knows Lagos would agree that Portofino is excellent value and a very ‘smart’ restaurant upstairs on Lagos Marina.

Loving Italian food and not having visited for a while I ‘suggested’ to my sister and her partner we should make a visit. The night we chose was a Wednesday and apparently that is night the regular Presley tribute artist Rikki Ryan is on stage (he starts at 9pm).

I know he has a very good voice and a very good reputation but I wasn’t just quite sure how it would work for the regulars or tourists.

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The only slight negative is that the decor is a little chintzy in style which doesn’t seem to suit the ambiance and setting of this fine restaurant.

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Cachoa Restaurant

By Julie Battersby Literally off the beaten track…. from the Luz Roundabout follow the signs to the restaurant only a short drive down the lane or even better take a taxi.

Great entertainment on a hot July evening sitting on the elegant outside terrace which is well protected from the wind and overlooks one of the best views in Lagos The interior of the restaurant itself is very tastefully decorated and has added a much needed boost to the first floor of the Marina. Mind you we came for the food and I nearly forgot to mention it - faultless in a word - all your favourite Italian specialities so why wait? Book it before you miss a seat - they were forced to turn away lots of hopefuls.

Inside there is an air of elegant fine dining. The staff are attentive and polite.

The portions are good and all was very well presented.

I have no option but to mention the service - I do not think I have had better anywhere.

It looked effortless but on a busy night it can’t be –well done to everyone and on our table I have to mention Alina who gave us outstanding service.

Don’t just take it from us. Go and sample the superb food, we can promise you will not be disappointed.

Rikki Ryan is playing every Wednesday throughout the year.

Quatro Estradas, Sitio da Cachoa, Lagos, 8600 Algarve.

Book for sure on 282 799 824

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There is a delightful outside dining in the garden area, for these wonderful, warm summer evenings with romantic lights all around!

A great place for a lovely and memorable evening or that special occasion.

Take cash because they do not take cards.

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5 Draught Beers 6 Widescreen TV’s All sports Live Outside Terrace 4 Ciders IRISH BAR

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Fully Air Conditioned

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Outdoor... from red to dark green in colour. It works well in a pot in a semi-shady position with regular water and good soil, flowering until late summer.

Hoya carnosa

Stapelia gigantica

Now for something different By Clive Goodacre As summer continues to scorch and simmer, shade is a great place for gardening and admiring some of nature’s more unusual plants.

For a tropical jungle look, it has to be the Philodendron family which includes climbers and of course that star of 70’s Habitat lifestyle, the Swiss cheese plant, Monstera deliciosa . But P. bipinnatifidum makes a far stronger plant for Algarvean gardens, growing in shade or dappled sun, eventually reaching up to 4m high.

Its glossy deeply split leaves can easily measure 1m long. Originating from Brazil, P. bipinnatifidum does not like cold winters although it quickly grows back after shedding some or all of its leaves. Plant it against a courtyard wall in rich soil, water regularly (washing up bowl fulls work fine), and enjoy its fabulous exotic effect.

Semi-shade suits a surprisingly wide variety of succulents normally regarded as needing full sun. Rather than ‘need’ it is more a case of ‘tolerate’ because the difference between agaves, for example, grown in full baking sun and dappled shade is striking. When looking at weird and wonderful succulents few are more exotic than Stapelia gigantea featuring clusters of fleshy stems. But what sets it apart are huge hairy star-shaped flowers measuring almost 200mm across which can appear several times during the year, although mostly in late autumn.

Originating from South Africa this easily grown succulent is commonly known as the carrion flower because of its bad smell and attraction to flies. But don’t let this put you off as the flowers have a bizarre attraction.

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Adeniums are also another group of succulents with special appeal. However for years because of their Namibian heritage they have been grown half-starved as small desert plants on low water when in fact they thrive in partial shade with moderate feeding and watering. Given this treatment they develop fabulous fat swollen twisted stems, crowned by pink flowers on stubby trunks reaching 1m high or more. Adeniums make ideal pot plants, resembling large bonsai trees, provided in winter they are not allowed to stand in water or become continuously damp.

Adenium obesum

Some plants are more prone to aphids than others such as the evergreen climber Hoya carnosa which unfortunately can attract masses of orange bugs on its growing tips and stems. The best solution by far is to simply spray it with the hose and wash them away. The same goes for any other infested plants – support the infested area with your hand or a fly swat for example while spraying. Otherwise known as the wax flower, this is an exotic curiosity with fragrant hanging bunches of waxy pink star-shaped flowers and thick shiny fleshy leaves ranging

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Long lasting cut flowers for interior use can be hard to find in Algarvean gardens during summer and for this reason Alstroemeria aurantiaca (Peruvian lily) is well worth planting. They are a tuberous perennial which can be left year after year to form large clumps of brilliant colour up to one metre high ranging from yellow and red to the deepest purple. As cut flowers they can easily last several weeks, while outside they can flower all summer. For quick results buy pot grown flowering specimens for decoration round the house and patio which can be planted out once they have finished ready to give masses of cut flowers next year onwards.

Average water and average soil with minimum disturbance or fuss makes the Peruvian lily a long-lived summer favourite here.

Tibouchina urvilleana is one of those indoor outdoor plants which can stay out all year in many areas here, but in many areas benefits from being brought inside for a couple of winter months. After a short rest indoors it usually comes back into bloom. Beautiful velvety leaves tipped with red and masses of intensely violet flowers emerging from pink buds make this small shrub something special. Outside give this Brazilian beauty protection from wind, a little shade and regular water and feed, plus periodic pruning and shaping up to stop it becoming straggly.

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