Tomorrow november 2015 edition

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A community newsletter for the western Algarve

november 2015

In this issue...

Community: Featuring the best of Lagos street art.

What's on: The People and places of our community

Food & Drink: Tawny or Ruby? Do you know the difference

Outdoor: Heavenly citrus

And so much more...

Fracking fears for the Algarve Environmental protesters are urging people to get behind their campaign to stop offshore and onshore drilling amid fresh concerns over fracking in the western Algarve.

Local environmental associations have been issuing warnings for years about the fact that the Portuguese Government had embarked on a campaign to sell offshore oil and gas drilling licences. So far 15 drilling and exploration licences have been signed by the government.

Of these six licences are for onshore drilling, with four located in the North of Portugal and two in the Algarve, the balance are for offshore.

In the Algarve and Alentejo basins, seven offshore drilling and exploration licences are signed and sealed.

On top of the offshore risk, the people of the Algarve have to now contend with fracking risks as well, as two onshore concession contracts have been signed covering Aljezur, Vila do Bispo, Lagos and Portimao in the >> Continues on page 6

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Welcome to our November edition We are proud to say that we our approaching our 50th edition and the magazine seems to gain popularity each month.

It doesn’t stop us going through the same ritual every month when the latest issue comes out which is to try to gauge reaction from our readers. A lot of effort goes into producing the magazine and we acknowledge that sometimes things fall through the gaps. We apologise when that does happen.

Each month though it’s a real team effort. We rely on our brilliant printer. We also couldn’t do without our wonderful graphic design team, Phil Harding and Rebeca Silva and there’s our fabulous feature writer Lena Strang. Layinka Howes produces the invoices and the essential calendar which she is still doing despite being on holiday in Japan. We also want to thank all the contributors who must scratch their heads every month to ensure the content is of such a high standard.

And thanks to all our readers and supporters who help with everything from the soup kitchen to the golf days, the charities locally and the campaigns we try to get behind.

We really have to mention and thank the Ray of Light Trust who have come to our aid on every possible occasion with thousands of euros for local disadvantaged children. The children’s home has been transformed by them, local businesses and a team of volunteers.

Steven Sutton, Steven Dunswell and Graham Roberts have been really excellent providing the brains, advice and plenty of assistance for our fundraising events.

So far more than 90 palm trees will have Christmas lights because of all your support and we hope the story won’t end there.

Tom, Amber and the team.

Call Tom on 919 918 733 and email amber@tomorrowalgarve.com

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The Treasures of the Deep

By Lena Strang

Tiago Presenting the finds of Patacho Pedro Dias to the general public in Vila do Bispo

“How many gold coins have you found?” This is the question that marine archaeologist, Tiago Fraga is constantly asked. “If I had a penny every time this happens I would be rich by now!” he laughs. ‘”But on the other hand; yes, I do encounter a treasure each time I look out over the sea off the Algarve coast knowing that there lies the greatest archaeological museum ever.”

And there is plenty to discover around the Algarve coastline. Lagos Bay, the largest one in Portugal, was the centre of seafaring for centuries. There is much evidence to show that Roman Lagos (Lacobriga) was a major port in southern Portugal. Because of its strategic position it became an important port of call on the international trade routes, linking the Mediterranean to major market centres in North Africa. It was of course, from here that the ships set off for

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their voyages of discovery led by Henry the Navigator in the 15th century. And over the centuries the coast of the Algarve has witnessed a succession of naval battles too. For marine archaeologists the most fascinating consequence is that the seabed is littered with evidence of activities that have taken place over millennia.

“We can trace our history and evolution by studying what lies underneath the sea,” Tiago says, “Before farmers there were seafarers and in fact, the anchor was invented before the wheel!”

For over twenty years Tiago has worked in the field of Marine Archaeology and much of his work concentrated on the coast off the Algarve. He tells me he was born in Ponta Delgada in the Azores and has always had a special connection with the sea. But

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what was it that specifically brought him to Marine Archaeology, I wonder? “I took the wrong stairs,” he says. Double take. “Yes, this is really what happened,” he explains. “I was studying Archaeology as an undergraduate at Lisbon University and my professor sent me to register for field work.” Taking the wrong turn at the top of the stairs he ended up being signed up for Marine rather than Roman Archaeology fieldwork. “They hired me because I was from the islands and had experience that landlocked people didn’t have. For a long time my professor wondered what had happened to me. But it is the best thing I did and I haven’t looked back since.”

Tiago’s track record is impressive. He graduated from Lisbon University, did his Masters in Anthropology at Texas A&M and his current Ph.D. work is focussed on investigations around the Bay of Lagos. He has worked extensively as a researcher and lecturer and has travelled around the globe. “I have broken bread in Tibet whilst looking for dug-outs, worked in South Africa on Portuguese shipwrecks, been on the Great Lakes investigating American wrecks, worked in many locations in Asia and lots of other places in the world,” he tells me. His speciality is training underwater archaeology teams and undertaking 3D reconstructions of shipwrecks. Now he has established his own business, ‘Archaeofactory’ and with his team of eight people, is busily engaged in projects investigating and preserving the underwater heritage.

Santo Antonio de Tanna site plan and associated reconstruction proposal of the ship.

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And what has been happening around Lagos Bay? Plenty of pioneering work has been done, he assures me. Between 2007 -2009 he was Director of the ‘Underwater Cultural Heritage Survey in Lagos’. It was a fully funded project involving extensive research and fieldwork with evidence emerging from late Iron Age to the 19th century. Thirtyeight possible wreck sites were discovered with five wrecks being confirmed.

In 2009 funding came to an end because of the economic situation in the country but help was at hand. “It is amazing how the local community rallied around,” Tiago says.

“A dive club and many other individuals took it upon themselves to continue the project as they thought it was important for everyone. They believed it’s a heritage that belongs to us all.”

gunboat, it can provide answers to how adaptations were made to suit Portuguese conditions. Tiago thinks there is convincing evidence that it is indeed, the gunboat, but more investigation is necessary.

And yes, there is every reason to be excited about anchors too. 116 anchors were located and mapped as part of the project.

The findings have given unprecedented access to a more complete understanding of maritime activity in Lagos. Several Roman anchors were located but what caused the greatest buzz was the discovery of five unidentified anchors. These were presented to the international maritime community – who were equally perplexed. Joana Baço, currently working in Lagos on her Ph.D. project, became an authority in this area.

Hopefully, she can shed some light on the mystery anchors in the future.

Another joint project (2012-14) investigating the 'Underwater Heritage around Sagres’ that Tiago co-directed, came across yet more interesting findings.

Among 37 wrecks found off Sagres and Vila do Bispo another tantalizing possibility emerged. Could one of them be the ‘Pedro Diaz Carlos’?

Lagos volunteer team with a Roman lead stock from late antiquity found in the bay.

Based on volunteer action, a new project, ‘Archaeological Mapping in the Bay of Lagos and Surrounding Areas’ was born.

During 2012-13 some “stupendous results” were obtained according to Tiago. Much excitement centered on a wreck termed ‘Lagos F’, believed to be ‘Gunboat Faro’, sunk in 1912 as a result of a collision at the mouth of the river Alvor. Built in England in 1878 for the Portuguese Navy, it was part of the fleet responsible for the defence of Portugal's southern coast. As it is the only known shipwreck of an English built

Eat your hearts out ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ - the story of the daring 17th century Captain Pedro Diaz Carlos equals any blockbuster! “He ran a successful smuggling ring from Huelva in Spain and managed to bring in contraband from Brazil and Argentina, right under the noses of the Spanish authorities,” Tiago explains. When returning from his frequent voyages, his water supplies were topped up in the ports of the Algarve whilst his contraband of silver, meat, tobacco and sugar was swiftly transferred to other ships, enabling him to sail to Huelva safely – and evading payment of taxes. But he came to a sticky end in more >> Continues on page 6

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The Treasures of the Deep >> Continued from page 5 ways than one. Several of his ships were lost at sea but the suspicions of the Spanish authorities were roused when one particular ship was lost in 1608 in a storm in Martinhal Bay near Sagres.

the type of ship. We use available historical information about ship design, anchors and artifacts present and create simulations,” Tiago says. “And very occasionally there is the real give-away – a sign with the name of the ship! But it can easily take between 5 to 10 years to confirm the identity.”

It would take another shipwreck and a few more years before he was finally caught and charged with high treason by the Spanish authorities. What is of particular interest to researchers is that his ship wrecked off Sagres was a ‘patacho’, a forerunner of the caravel, used in the Portuguese Voyages of Discovery and is likely to throw light on the evolution of ship design. If it is the ‘Pedro Diaz Carlos’, it will be the first discovery of this type of ship on the world stage.

With his considerable experience in the field, what are the main difficulties involved?

The response is surprising. “Ignorance,” he states. He believes many people simply don’t understand the work involved, including the need to study and preserve the aquatic heritage. “Our work isn't visible the way land archaeology is. I use a lot of my time educating people, from fishermen, members of the public to the Ministry of Culture.

What we do is serious scientific research and needs to be acknowledged as such.”

Funding remains an issue along with the need for sufficient numbers of local marine archaeologists to undertake the challenge.

I am itching to ask Tiago the question of how these ships are actually identified.

‘Well, there are lots of ways depending on

Tiago concludes on an upbeat note: “I am the first generation of Portuguese Marine Archaeologists and have worked hard

Fracking fears for the Algarve

drilling activities. As a result of all the latest developments, protesters are now upping their anti-oil and gas drilling campaigns.

>> Continued from cover page western Algarve and Tavira in the East with Portfuel. The deal was signed between the government and Sousa Cintra, the CEO of Portfuel for 'prospecting, exploration, development and production of oil.'

Although the National Authority for the Fuel Market, Paulo Carmona said that the concession agreements, research, development and production of oil in the areas designated for Aljezur and Tavira were only for land based activities using ‘traditional drilling methods’ for a period of four years, he did not exclude fracking methods from being used.

Thousands of people have already signed the petition launched by ASMAA (Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association) and ASMAA is appealing for others to get involved in the campaign.

ASMAA is also calling for people to write to their local and national newspapers and to lobby local, regional and national decision makers to try to urge them to re-think.

Campaigners are concerned that fracking which is a very serious challenge and a major risk for the Algarve is totally unacceptable, as the Algarve is an area that suffers from a shortage of water and is highly seismic.

All he said, was that prior to fracking (or unconventional methods) being used the companies would need to provide an environmental study.

Fracking is the process of drilling down into the earth before a high-pressure water mixture is directed at the rock to release the gas inside. Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which allows the gas to flow out to the head of the well.

Campaigners are concerned that there is no requirement for an environmental impact study prior to any drilling taking place. Both in offshore as well as onshore planned

The process is carried out vertically or, more commonly, by drilling horizontally to the rock layer. The process can create new pathways to release gas or can be used to

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to get us where we are today. With the younger generation on board and with new technologies at our disposal, the future can only be bright.”

What further surprises have the seas along the Algarve coast in store for us? As it is so much part of the cultural landscape and heritage of the region, we can’t wait to find out.

Lagos project's mysterious find of a probable late Phoenician stone stock.

extend existing channels.

Fracking has proved controversial in both the USA and the UK. Its use has prompted huge concerns for the environment.

The major concerns are that uses huge amounts of water that must be transported to the fracking site, at significant environmental cost. The other worry is that potentially carcinogenic chemicals which are used in the process used may escape and contaminate groundwater around the fracking site. The industry suggests pollution incidents are the results of bad practice, rather than an inherently risky technique.

There are also worries that the fracking process can cause small earth tremors.

To find out more or to sign the petition please go to www.asmaa-algarve.org

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A Modern Day Pilgrimage St Antonio chapel

This is the second part of Riki Grahne’s account of his pilgrimage to the Cape of St Vincent along the ancient route.

I continue my next 1.7 km walk towards the city of Vila do Bispo. I pass a pottery, probably keeping up a local tradition as south of Praia do Martinhal there was once a major Roman pottery centre, with three kilns for the production of roof tiles and amphorae for transporting fish products. On the small islands off the beach are remains of tanks used for salting fish. Beside the fishsalting industry, the whole area was known as the ‘breadbasket of the Algarve’.

Halfway, from the top of a hill, I can now se the 'capital' of the Vila do Bispo community on the next hillside. In the valley, east of the town, one can see what is left of Aldeia do Bispo, a village already mentioned in a 14th century royal charter.

Vila do Bispo was elevated to the status of town in 1633. What remains from this period are the stripped windmills and whitewashed houses tumbling down the slopes of a hill crowned by the church tower. The narrow streets surrounding the church contain several houses typical of the old Algarve. The main attraction is the town church 'Nossa Senhora da Conceição or Our Lady of the Conception.

The patron saint of the church is shown as a statue from early 16th century placed on the carved gilt altarpiece of the main altar.

The Immaculate Conception, according to the teaching of the Catholic Church, was the conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in her mother's womb free from original sin by virtue of the foreseen merits of her son Jesus Christ (Feast day 8th of December).

The facade of the church is typical of the art of the 18th century with a doorway surmounted by an eye-window and a curved pediment. Attached to the church is a closed museum containing some interesting works of religious art, notable among which are two

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By Riki Grahne

statues of Our Lady from the 16th century, I am told. For me the most fascinating object, in the church, is the small reliquary holding the right thumb of St. Vincent, which I have yearly admired on the Saint’s feast day on the 22nd of January.

I leave the town behind me and continue my pilgrimage. To the left I can see Torre de Aspa (named on old marine map), a 157 metre high view point which offers a panoramic view of Sagres, the fishing town with its fortification and the Cape of St, Vincent. After 2.6 km I reach the place where the now vanished village of Santa Maria do Cabo once stood. The village had in 1515 been donated to the Bishop of Silves. The place was later destroyed, probably by Sir Francis Drake, in 1587. It is believed that Vila do Bispo has its origins in this village; others believe that the town has its origins in Aldeia do Bispo (named on old maps).

On my left side, on a hill, I can see Amantes, a large group of menhirs and in front of me I have a wide, flat landscape. I continue my walk and after 1.2 km, passing some farms, I reach my next goal, the small Chapel of St. Anthony, located half way on my pilgrimage. It is closed as well but I visited the place last year, on June 13th, the feast day of St. Anthony.

St. Anthony of Lisbon was born in 1195 in Lisbon and studied in Coimbra but was later active in Italy where he also died in 1231 at the age of 36. He became a powerful Franciscan preacher and teacher.

The white Chapel was renewed by Prince Henry because of its importance to all the pilgrims. Inside it is extremely plain with seats for approximately ten people.

I continue my walk along the straight sandy road, like thousands of pilgrims, during the Middle Ages have done before me each year.

Now I can feel the quietness. Have I finally passed the 'holy border' as a real pilgrim?

The only sound comes from the typically strong wind, blowing from the north. The wind activates my thinking while walking.

My conclusion is that all these rather small, old churches in Western Algarve were designed and mainly meant for locals, not for crowds of pilgrims or tourists.

In the past pilgrimage was an integrated part of life. For me it is a part of an adventure, to understand the fascinating cult of St. Vincent

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and to have a closer look at the area around his Cape where the cult once started.

My next 4km lap will take me to the farm of Vale Santo. Before reaching the farm I pass on my left hand side, a pine forest planted by monks hundreds of years ago. This is the only forest in the vicinity.

Vale Santo is a small habitation consisting of many houses. Some structures are from the Roman period. The farm once belonged to the Convent. It is the nearest 'village' to the Cape and it is said "those who go thither to view it stay at the neighbouring village overnight, and continue to the place on the morrow, carrying water with them, as there is none to be produced there." The farm was the final stop where pilgrims prepared themselves for the next day’s five km walk to the Holy Cape.

At the farm I choose the pilgrim route to the right (marked on old maps) in the direction of Telheiro Beach where Roman tombstones have been found. I continue along the Atlantic west coast, now on the narrow, old path used by local fishermen during hundreds of years.

Soon I reach the tuna-fishing place, Armação Novo, where the body of St. Vincent was probably brought ashore in 779. From here I can already see the red lighthouse of Cape St. Vincent, built on the exact position of the main chapel of the Convent, my final destination!

Now, for the first time, I can feel that I have crossed the 'Holy Border'. I hear the rough and pounding waves transforming into vast natural organ pipes. I do realise now that pilgrimage of today is all about finding yourself.

Next month Riki will outline what he finds when he finally reaches the Cape of St. Vincent.

Vale Santo

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Pride of Espiche in my lung, abdomen and the bone in my leg, and was told it was terminal. The impact of this was devastating. I thought it was the end.

5. How and why did you start fundraising for the Weston Park Hospital ?

I agreed to go on a drugs trial, and for 12 months had to self inject drugs three times a week, which gave me flu symptoms three times a week for a year. The results were amazing, and here I am today! The cost of the drugs trial was £100,000 and I vowed to raise that sum of money for Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity who funded the trial.

John Price who has a villa in Espiche has recently been named as the regional fundraising award winner for Yorkshire in the Pride of Britain awards. We were pretty proud when we heard about it so we spoke to John about what led him to fundraise.

1. Please tell us a little bit about yourself?

My names John Price, aged 61, from Sheffield England.

2. Please tell us about your professional background.

Recently (semi) retired from running my own plumbing & heating business.

6. How much have you raised to date?

To date I have raised £205k 7. What are your plans to fundraise for the future?

For the last 6 years I have run an annual golf day; this year's day raising over £30k (net). I started fundraising at my 50th birthday party, and have also held fundraising "do's" for wedding anniversary celebrations. I have started planning already for next year's golf day.

10. Can you explain what the Pride of Britain awards have meant for you?

Being the regional fundraising award winner for Yorkshire, at the Pride of Britain awards has been a tremendous experience. I am very proud at being nominated and proud for the charity, of which I am now a Patron.

11. What would you say to other people who may be in your situation with a cancer diagnosis?

Never give in. New treatments and cures may be just around the corner due to the amazing the charity does in funding research.

12. What's been the biggest thing you have learnt along the way?

Take each day as it comes.

13. What has your involvement meant for the hospital?

With the money raised the Charity have been able to fund other initiatives, and has also highlighted the magnificent work they do.

Other people have also been encouraged to fund raise. Every penny counts.

3. What are your links to the western Algarve?

Bought a villa in Espiche 9 years ago, and have been visiting the area since then as much as work would allow.

8. How has all this changed your life?

It's given me a life. I have been able to see my two boys grow up, see them through University, established in a career, see them married and now I have two wonderful grandchildren. My eldest son is an oncologist, and my youngest a structural engineer.

14. Is there anything else you would like to add?

I am now a member of Espiche Golf Club, where the staff and management have been very supportive. Other clubs in the area have also given me 4 ball vouchers to auction off to help me raise funds. My grateful thanks to everyone who has supported me.

4.Can you tell us about the moment that you were told you had cancer?

Diagnosed with kidney cancer in 1998 and had a kidney removed. Three years later in 2001 was diagnosed with secondary cancer

9. How is your health now?

I still attend the cancer hospital for regular check up's but all appears well. Age is catching up with me though and I am booked in for a hip replacement in November.

If anyone can help further please contact me at: : anne_john_price@hotmail.com as the research and drugs trials carried out at Weston Park Hospital, not only help save lives locally but internationally.

Let’s light up Luz too! By Tom Henshaw Not only have we now got sponsorship for more than 90 plus trees in Lagos (as we go to print) but we’ve just found out that the President of Lagos Câmara and her team have agreed that we can light up Luz this Christmas as well! So now is your opportunity to make Luz sparkle too.

for your lights, one tree is €79 including IVA on info@sulsolar.com.

And for a plaque size 30 cms x 10 cms with your logo or personal dedication email Barbara at NARUA. barbara.narua@gmail. com with the details and a plaque is €7.99 including IVA

The details are as before but we will repeat them here for you in case you missed the October issue so you do need to get your orders in very soon to make sure we have as many trees lit this year.

If you need further information before ordering please email me at tom.henshaw@sapo.pt

Please email Mark at Sulsolar with your order

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Together we will be the very first area in the Algarve where the community gets together to light up Christmas and New Year.

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Lagos Orphans Fund By a volunteer So many people have been involved in helping the Lagos orphanage. There has been a huge amount of fundraising and we’ve been keeping you up-to-date with the revamping that’s been carried out with your money and funds from the Ray of Light Trust as well as a band of willing volunteers. Some of the money raised is also used to take the children on trips. Here Jeanette Griffin tells us about one of their most recent excursions.

“Last month we took 14 children to Elvas where we wandered around the castle, learnt about the Napoleonic War and how the Duke of Wellington used it as his headquarters before fighting the Spanish in nearby Badajoz.

On Sunday we had a guided tour around the Palace at Vila Vicosa and learnt all about the Braganza family and their royal family.

Then we went to church and visited the ancient castle there, built by the Moors and the Romans. It is now stuffed full of a private collection of hunting trophies; several of the species are now extinct in Portugal.

The children were all very excited and appreciative of this generous treat which was financed by The Lagos Orphans Fund.

In the last four years we have also taken the children to Gibraltar, Lisbon and Evora and

had a boat trip from Portimão.

This fund was set up many years ago by Tony and Joyce Nevison. Tony is now sadly deceased. Many generous individuals donate money to this well-known local charity, especially, but not exclusively Floresta Parque Golf Club. You may see their collection pots dotted around: O Arco Iris (Rainbow Pub) in Espiche, Sol Mar Café in Praia da Salema, Bela Vista Hotel, Godots and Floresta Parque Bowls Club and Bar Caribe in Praia da Luz, the Dentista in Almadena, the Pigs Head in Burgau and O Tiago Restaurant in Budens.

We aim to provide extras that the Portuguese Government and the Lar cannot provide, such as these trips, their Christmas Party, individual Christmas and birthday presents, discounted trips to Slide and Splash. We think this means each child feels individual and special.

If anyone would like to donate to this worthy cause the account is held at Credito Agricola in Praia da Luz, Acc.no. 40240607755, Joyce M Nevison Lagos Orphans Fund NIB 0045 7194 40240607755 86, IBAN PT50-0045 7194 4024 0607 7558 6, BIC/SWIFT: CCCMPTPL.”

Gardening guidance Last month we had a query from Althea Lusher about her two Beaucarnea plants in pots. After 17 years the plants had flowered for the first time and she was asking advice from our gardening expert, Clive Goodacre about whether she should cut the long shoot or leave them.

Here is Clive’s response: “Your Beaucarnea(s) look outstanding - it is quite rare to see them flower. But since you have had them for so long the chances are that they would flower eventually. You can cut the flowers off as soon as they start to die off or you get tired of them. Beaucarneas do not die after flowering (unlike Agaves which are monocarpic) but they tend to look a bit scruffy and may take a while to look good again.

- also perhaps top up the pots with fresh potting compost. Or even treat them to new larger pots.

I have successfully grown a Ponytail palm, as they are commonly known, in a gravelly bed with minimum water in my garden here for at least ten years and you might like to consider planting one or both of them out if you have space. But only if you don't get temperatures below -4C or prolonged cold spells. Yours is Beaucarnea recurvata which in its native Mexico can grow to 15m tall, but seldom reaches more than 2.5m here so you can relax on that score!”

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Songs that open your heart

By Laura Rodríguez Merino Over time music has become more complex in western society and we have lost much of the healing power of sound in our modern music.

As lyrics, notes and sounds are more complex, we have to be more concentrated in our left brain function, and therefore we are losing our ability to relax and find ecstatic states of joy and inner peace within us. We also tend to forget how vital it is for us to find time for ourselves, to connect, evaluate, understand and care for our inner natures.

The fast pace of our routines take all our energy and exhaust us to the extreme, we forget that we also need a form of freedom from the daily chatter of the mind. Mantras, a very old form of Meditation is now spreading fast in our communities, as not only does it bring us the endless benefits of quietening our mind, but it also leads us to happiness, satisfaction and fulfilment.

Mantras are a form of chanting, composed of sacred Sanskrit syllables, capable of creating transformation, vibrating our own inner energies, listening to the sound lying within us and relieving us from negative energies. It reconnects us to the spirit which exists within us all, carrying us effortlessly to a place of quiet, peace and great spiritual power.

In Lagos, Mantra gatherings take place every Tuesday at 8pm in InLight and it is available to anyone willing to experience a new form of meditation through chanting and music, regardless of musical ability, age or cultural background.

We invite you to experience transformation through enjoyment, feeding your soul with peace, happiness and love. www.inlightlagos.blogspot.co.uk/ rodriguezmerinolaura@gmail.com

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Lagos street art By David F. Every year since 2011 Laboratório de Actividades Creativas (LAC), with the agreement of Lagos Camara, has invited three or four international street artists and two Portuguese to decorate the walls in our town. Over the next few months, we will be featuring some of the best of this street art.

1 - Boy (looking up)

2 - Man and Bird

3 - Meeting the God

This depiction of a sad-faced boy looking upwards is one of several amazing new creations that have appeared in 2015. Many smaller unnamed ones by ALIAS, a street artist from Berlin, have been produced using stencils and are found around the town. The artist chooses backgrounds aged by sun and rain, like this example in Rua Dom Vasco da Gama applied to an old door on a ruined building.

A new piece of street art that appeared in 2015 at the top of the old town is well worth the climb. It is one of the best examples of street art in Lagos and illustrates a man and a bird. Apart from the eyes, it consists entirely of straight lines in black and white with a little blue. It is as good close up as when viewed from a distance.

At the bottom of Rua Lançarote de Freitas is this representation of a crouching/ running person and a fish, entitled "Meeting the God". It represents the tale of someone seeking God in various forms in the forest, here appearing as a fish. At streetartnews.net you will find an animated version where the fish repeatedly changes form.

The artist is an architect and is, appropriately, called DRAW. He hails from Porto. You will find this masterpiece at the junction of Rua do Paiol and Rua do Jogo da Bola.

The artist is Bezt from Poland assisted by Natalie. The runner has Natalie's face as depicted by Bezt. This example appeared in 2013 so is starting to deteriorate a little.

Download the free Munzee app on your smartphone to locate this and other fine examples of Lagos street art on the Munzee Street Art Trail.

This is one of several examples of street art that you will find at www.chiptheduck.co.uk and which is included in the Street Art Munzee Trail accessible using the free Munzee smartphone app.

Get Your Dancing Shoes On By Nicola Thomas

If you don't already know about MoveMent Dance School, then you should. This Lagos-based expat Dance School has had two flourishing years since opening, with shows, International exams and representing Portugal at the Dance World Cup in Romania.

As an ever growing school, they are proud to announce their new team of staff.

Joining them is Tiffanie Jorge, who has trained at Conservatory School of Dance of Lisbon, Marika Besobrasova School of Classical Dance in Monaco and Superior Dance School of Lisbon. In 2007, with the dance group 'Abstractin,' she was the winner of the 1st edition of RTP TV Contest, 'Aqui

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há Talento.' She also made it into the top 10 finalist of 'So You Think You Can Dance' Portugal in 2010. In recent years, Tiffanie has been dancing internationally, in productions such as 'The Crazy Paris Show' in Macau, 'Azul Infinito' in São Paulo and at the MTV European Music Awards with Gorillaz. Over her career, Tiffanie has undertaken various workshops in Portugal, Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, Brasília), Barcelona, Paris , Chicago and New York (Broadway Dance Center) attending: Classical, Contemporary Dance, Flamenco, Tap, Jazz, African Dance, Hip Hop (Yeyasweden, Shawn Evaristo, Lando Wilkins Henry Link), House Dance (Brian Green), adding to her huge knowledge of dance. She will be teaching Jazz, Ballet and MTV Dance from November, and is enthusiastic to share her experiences with her students.

Taking over the Ballet program is Carla Nunes. Carla has been dancing for many years, studying styles including Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz and Oriental, as well as rhythmic gymnastics and

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synchronized swimming. She has reached Grade VIII with the Royal Academy of Dance, for which she got a distinction, whilst also undergoing many teaching courses in this discipline. She completed 'Teatro de Estudantes' at Coimbra University, training as an actress, producer and teacher.

Continuing her teaching at Move-Ment is Nicola Thomas. Nicola is currently National Tap and Jazz Champion in Portugal. She has successfully helped the school with all of their productions since opening, and has choreographed and prepared students for both National and International Competitions, with one of her choreographies in Jazz coming 5th in the world. She will continue to teach Modern and Tap, as well choreography for upcoming shows and competitions.

Come and try a class and join the fun with Move-Ment. Preparations are already in place for a Christmas Show!

For more information look at Move-Ment Dance School Facebook Page or call 913832335

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Sponsored slim raises over €1,600 for charity Left to Right Peter Cain, Joao Vieira Gonçalves da Silva, Cristina, Sir Owen Gee

The money raised by Kiss Fm’s ‘Captain Peter’ Cain for his sponsored slim, in which he lost 15 kilos in just 10 weeks, was presented to, Joao Vieira Gonçalves da Silva, the President of NECI (Núcleo Especializado para o Cidadão Incluso) at Portofino’s restaurant, Marina de Lagos.

The final total came to €1,640.00 of which one third of the money was collected at the ‘magical’ Celebration of Ayli Tait’s Life Party held at Portofino’s, where 150 friends and family turned up to remember Captain Peter’s late partner, Ayli Tait, who sadly lost her eight week battle with cancer.

Paul Wormall, owner of Portofino’s, provided, free of charge, the canapés, pizzas and wines, while likewise, Ayli’s favourite Algarve entertainer, Rikki Ryan, the Elvis Presley tribute act, in association with Gee Spot Promotions, provided exhilarating entertainment, with friend, international singing star, Bonnie Tyler, joining in on a duet with Rikki, and sang the Elvis number, 'Can’t Help Falling In Love', leaving not a dry eye in the house.

Ayli was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Colon Cancer shortly after Peter began his slim for charity and she died one week after the official, final ‘weigh in’, at the Kiss Fm studios, Albufeira.

Peter dedicated the money in memory of Ayli, for she continually provided support and encouragement with his diet, even though she was terminally ill.

Peter, a published writer himself under the pen name P.D. Cain is presently writing a book ‘Till the End of Time’, which began as a diary to document his diet, but quickly turned into a diary of a very different kind.

CONEXAO will be opening its doors on November 3rd at 12pm as a Drop In, information and help centre. It will be open on Tuesdays between 12 and 5pm, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11-00 -15-00 CONEXAO will connect people to people and people to places. Just drop in for Cha and Chat as there will be tea and coffee available.

The centre is an ideal place to meet with others in the centre of Lagos especially if you are lonely, in need of a friend or just someone to talk to.

CONEXAO will operate the Listening Ear - a safe place for you to express your problems and share with others who may be able to help.

CONEXAO will have an onsite therapeutic masseuse who will give holistic treatment using aromatherapy oils. Elizabeth De Azevedo who is a highly qualified therapist can help you if you are suffering with muscle pain and tension. For more information phone Elizabeth on 913892783 and she is available for emergency appointments.

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Following on from the successful first International Meeting of Waterdogs in Lagos in October, a special edition calendar has been produced. It outlines the history of the waterdog throughout history. Being one of the oldest known breeds in the world, it was once used as a working dog in the Algarve, assisting fishermen in their boats. From near extinction in the 1970s it has made a comeback and is now used frequently for search & rescue and therapy, as well as making a delightful pet.

The calendar was produced in Lagos with the help of local people. It retails at €10 with proceeds supporting a local animal charity ‘Cadela Carlota’. To order your copy of the calendar, please email Bernadete Bishop at creaati@hotmail.com.

It would make an excellent Christmas present as well as supporting an animal charity.

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CONEXAO Nutrition. Hannah, a quantified nutritionist, will be available to help you with any dietary problem so drop in and make an appointment with her.

CONEXAO Can also connect you with people offering domestic home help.

The information centre will have an advertising board that can help connect you with people who can provide home maintenance, carpentry, painting etc – those little jobs that never seem to get done.

CONEXAO can connect you with Maria who can teach you Survival Portuguese!

CONEXAO will be operating other programmes during the winter months including Dream interpretation and exploring your gifting with guests John and Heather Alcock from South Africa.

CONEXAO is in Rua Joaquim Tello 32a, Lagos 8600-583. For more information please go to www.conexao.com or email: info@conexao.com

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Volunteers needed Riding for the Disabled is looking for new volunteers to help with its sessions which are now on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10.30am at QPA in Bensafrim.

Riding for the Disabled is a voluntary group that offers riding lessons to people with disabilities and learning difficulties.

NO previous experience is necessary. The organisers say it is a very social group of all ages, nationalities, and from all walks of life.

They provide training and encouragement, so please give them a call and arrange a morning to go and see what they are about. Please wear sensible shoes. Please contact them for further information. You can call Frank Bulmer on 912967870, David Hibbert on 936445945 or Angela Coon on 912137129. Location: Centro Hipico, Quinta do Paraiso Alto, Fronteira, 8600-089, Bensafrim, Lagos

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A labour of love that could take 10 years 2. Please tell us about your professional background?

My education was at the Liverpool School of Architecture, the University of Liverpool, where I received a B.Arch (Hons), Master of Civic Design and MA. These were later topped with a PhD from The Queen’s University of Belfast.

Cliff Moughtin has embarked upon one of the most ambitious artistic projects of his lifetime. It’s a mosaic of the Late Supper which he estimates will take him about 10 years to complete. The characters in the mural are based on real people mostly local Portuguese farmers.

Eighty-three-year-old Cliff and his wife, Kate, divide their time between Nottingham and their home in Tavira. When Cliff started classes in mosaics he was making beer mats but decided that he needed a more exciting project! He certainly seems to have found it.

Our editor, Amber Henshaw, spoke to him 1. Please tell us a little bit about yourself?

I was born in Liverpool in 1932, a good decade before The Beatles. I am from a working class background and proud of it. I received much love and support from an adoring extended family. I am one of those fortunate people, - born with a silver spoon in my mouth.

I had a series of wonderful teachers in all the schools I attended. They are responsible for constructing my intellectual life. At 83 I remain grateful to them for their professionalism and skill in moulding some unpromising material.

At the beginning of the Second World War I was evacuated to my grandmother’s cottage in Rhosesmor in Flintshire. In that 3 roomed house with thunder-box down the garden path I lived with my grandmother, mother, aunt and 2 cousins. We were as ‘snug as bugs in a rug’, particularly in the freezing winter months. Each evening in 1941, from our mountain-top hideaway, we watched Liverpool burn, fearful for the friends and family left behind. That apart, I had a wonderful war in an idyllic setting on a wild mountain top in North Wales. It was so different from the grime of Liverpool.

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In my early career I worked as an architect and town planner in Liverpool Housing Department and in Singapore when it was still a British Colony, in the newly independent Commonwealth countries of Ghana and Nigeria. Before returning home I worked for the University of Khartoum in the Sudan. Here in Britain I have been Professor of Planning in both The Queen’s University of Belfast and the University of Nottingham.

3. What are your links to the western Algarve?

Kate, my wife and I bought some land in Eira da Palma near Tavira in 1989 and built our octagonal house in 1990. We travel to Portugal 3 or 4 times a year for about a month at a time. We love Portugal, its people and the food. But we also love Britain and what it has to offer in the way of theatre, which Kate loves, galleries and educational opportunities. We both still attend lots of short courses.

4. Please tell us about your work as an artist?

My father taught me to paint from the age of two. I remember being encouraged to sketch the Vicar during Sunday Services at the Liverpool City Mission. It was the only sure way to keep me quiet. I have painted in watercolour and oil ever since. My only commercial work in the arts was as an illustrator for my 8 books on architecture and urban design published by The Architectural Press. From paintings I have earned about 20 pence per month over the last 30 years – so I think that makes me an amateur. I paint for my own pleasure.

When I retired in 1994 I went to courses in Mosaic making. I have made two large mosaics both in my garden in Eira da Palma – one is of Saint Patrick chasing the snakes from Ireland, the other is a study of the wild life of The Algarve. I have made a series of oil on canvas paintings of local people in bars, markets and at festivals. My latest painting is a commentary on the Last Supper. It is called The Late Supper and is set outside the local village bar at Fonte Salgada. The apostles are the local farmers and central figure is the owner of the bar.

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My work in Nottingham includes paintings of local buildings such as Lincoln Cathedral and the churches of Nottingham. I rarely paint anything further than 10 miles from either of my two homes.

5. Please tell us about your latest project?

My latest project in my Portuguese home (The valley of Indolence, Val da Preguica) is a mosaic of The Late Supper using the completed oil painting as the model. The wall has been built for the mosaic; the composition is drawn in outline on the wall and two apostles have been completed.

Several line drawings of the heads have been made and all the tesserae have been bought.

Another two to three year’s work should complete the mural.

My latest project in Nottingham is an oil-oncanvas painting of The Creation. I went with Kate to see and hear Haydn’s Creation, an awe inspiring composition. So I decided to use it as the inspiration for a painting. I have made small pen and watercolour sketches as the basis for the picture and have the main painting 8ft 6 ins by 12ins in draft form. The composition is held together by the double helix, the geometry of life. The painting will take me another two months to complete then I will relax and do some watercolours.

6. Why did you decide to embark upon it?

In the case of The Late Supper I was reading about Da Vinci’s Last Supper and thought “I can do that!” Da Vinci’s painting is a magnificent piece of work but I thought he had got it all wrong!

Da Vinci’s brilliant perspective concentrates much attention on the ceiling – the eye is lifted heavenwards. My painting concentrates on the floor – inviting the thought that heaven should be made here on earth. I used local people for the characters in my painting because I think the characters in the original story were more likely to resemble Algarve farmers than well dressed and beautifully coiffured individuals seen in some paintings on this theme.

The roll of Jesus is played in this painting by someone deep in thought - my figure is more like a tough round faced Union leader rather than the romantic image associated with the Sacred Heart. The composition is symmetrical but the long evening shadows lead the eye to the end of the table where a figure with raised finger looks you in the eye inviting >> Continues on page 18

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your scepticism. I had Doubting Thomas in mind when including this fellow at the table. Belief and its necessary counterpart, disbelief, are present in all of us.

7. How far have you got so?

The mural of the Late Supper is at an early stage. The oil painting has to be translated into a mosaic, a different medium with its own discipline.

8. What do you plan to do with the finished work?

I hope to exhibit the painting in Tavira when I have completed a few more paintings of life in Tavira. The mosaic will be in my garden and seen occasionally by friends and family. My Nottingham paintings are

exhibited in The Nottingham Society of Artists' studios from time to time.

9. What or who has inspired you when it comes to art?

My main influence is Cezanne. The colour range I find suitable for the Algarve comes directly from Cezanne: so too is the subject matter – the local scene in terms of people and place. I also admire the work of Rembrandt, Da Vinci, and Van Gogh.

10. Tell us about your working day?

I get up most mornings and pinch myself to make sure I survived the night. Then I say a prayer thanking God for such a wonderful life and asking for a wee bit more! In Portugal I usually do 2 to 3 hours work then go out shopping with Kate or better still walking on the lovely beeches around Tavira.

Alternate evenings Kate and I go to one of the local restaurants. I go to bed quite early - with the hens.

afternoons so I sleep. There seems too much still to do and so many things to learn and see that I don’t wish to turn my toes up just yet. I’m hoping that I am not wanted for a sunbeam for some time to come.

12. What do your family and friends make of it?

Kate thinks I do too much but is very supportive. My three sons have learned to live with my idiosyncrasies. My grandchildren question my sanity.

13. What are you planning to do next?

My garden is full of stones. Kate calls it the quarry. I would like to use the stones as tesserae in a large three dimensional mosaic on a town planning scale. I may need another life for that project – it could also bring on a divorce.

11. At 83 aren't you meant to be slowing down?

Unfortunately, I get a bit tired in the

14. Any words for any of other readers that are looking for inspiration?

Do your own thing whatever that may be. Try to get in a position where you have enough money to survive without paid work. Give up work early - it’s surprising how little you need in order to live well. Don’t give a damn for the views of critics – forget about pleasing a market that knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. Be happy doing what pleases you.

members in the Lagos area and to raise funds for the club's charity fund.

of the month at Vivenda Miranda in Lagos, Porto de Mòs.

The Lagos-Branch of Lions Clube de Loulé is growing faster than expected. The aim to become an independent Service Club: 'Lions Clube de Lagos', within the Portuguese and international community, by approaching the required number of 20 members looks set to happen soon. Once chartered, the club will be ready to invest time and skills for the objectives of Lions International and to serve the local Lagos community.

You're most welcome to get in touch, visit our next meeting, join us for a lunch and meet the members.

In Nottingham the pattern is similar but we don’t eat out as much and I do a bit of creative writing when the light is not suitable for painting.

Lions start to roar It’s only a few month since the Lions started investigating the possibility of opening a branch in the Lagos area and already the number of members and potential members is steadily growing. Many of them former Lions in their own country now living in the Lagos area have transferred or rejoined the new Lions Lagos Branch.

There is also quite a few others who have shown an interest, attended our meetings and are about to join. It seems there are lots of people keen to become engaged in humanitarian and fundraising projects.

Still in the early stage, we've recently participated in our first fundraising event, a well visited wine tasting at the Herdade do Seromenhos near Espiche, organised

by Lagos resident Luis Cardoso, President of parent Club LC de Loulé, supported by spouse Ana Maria Cardoso and Lions Branch's Lagos liaison Ulla de Jager.

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 people to serve their community.

This gave our members an opportunity to meet other regional members and potential

We have our general meeting, conducted in English, every second and fourth Wednesday

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If already active in our community as individual or organisation, or wish to become a member of the established International Lions Organisation, by joining the Lions Branch Lagos, feel welcome to contact the secretary Theo de Jager at: ted.hunter@world.net.pt

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A great insight into Portugal’s history By Ray Gillman

Over the last few months ‘Tomorrow’ has looked at each of the sites selected as Portugal’s ‘Seven Wonders’ to discover what makes them so special and, in particular, the dramatic episodes in Portuguese history that they bear witness-to.

Manuel I at the beginning of the sixteenth century. This building featured the ornate use of decorative motifs like compasses, sextants, armillary spheres, coiled ropes, chains, anchors - even seaweed - which became known as ‘Manueline’.

Portugal was founded, in1139, by Afonso Henriques, born in Guimarães castle. He went into battle against his mother, daughter of the king of Castile, and wrested control of the province of ‘Portucale’ from Spain. He went on to defend the new country from Spanish counter-attack and expanded it by driving out the Moors.

The Torre de Belém also featured ‘Manueline’ decoration but was basically a cannon-carrying gun emplacement in the Tagus to protect Lisbon from marauding ‘corsairs’ - essentially pirates - who preyed on ships at sea or in port laden with spices, silks, silver, ivory, and (sometimes) gold. One of these ‘pirates’ was England’s own hero: Sir Francis Drake!

When King Afonso I conquered the Moorish stronghold of Santarem in 1147 he vowed to establish a spectacular abbey, Alcobaça, and its story revealed the dramatic, and grisly, tale of the love and retribution of Pedro and Inês de Castro.

Finally, last month, we looked at the Pena Palace. This ‘folie de grandeur’ was started in 1838 by the young Queen Maria II’s Prussian consort: Duke Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg (the cousin of Queen Victoria’s consort, Prince Albert). The story eventually led to the assassination of King Carlos I in 1908, and the proclamation of Portugal as a republic in 1910.

A love story with a happier ending was that between King Dinis and his young bride, Isabel of Aragon. He gave her Óbidos as a wedding present in 1282. Isabel turned out to be a peacemaker, a philanthropist and was beatified as a saint.

Another fantastic church: the Abbey of Santa Maria de Vitôria, at Batalha, was also built to celebrate victory in battle - over the Castilians again. King João I beat a much larger force at the Battle of Aljubarotta in 1385.

This led directly to the cementing of an alliance with England. He married King Edward III’s granddaughter, Philippa of Lancaster, and their second son was the Algarve’s ‘own’ Prince Henry the Navigator.

The ‘Seven Wonders’ open a window on Portuguese history, as do all the other sites shortlisted for the vote in 2007: The castle of Almourol, the castle of Marvão, the convent of the Order of Christ (Tomar), Mafra National Palace, Sagres fort, Monsaraz, the church of São Francisco (Porto), Clérigos church, the ducal palace at Vila Viçosa, the University of Coimbra, The Mateus palace, Queluz National Palace, The ruins at Conimbriga, and the Roman temple at Évora.

Make sure you visit some of them soon!

The glorious feats of seamanship which created the great Age of The Discoveries were celebrated in the building of Jerónimos monastery in Lisbon, by King

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How does your garden grow? By Rosie Peddle

The Mediterranean Garden Fair will take place in the gardens of the Pousada in Estoi on Saturday November 7th this year and as usual we will be celebrating the start of the gardening year. This annual event puts you in touch with gardeners here who are keen to share their knowledge and experience of making gardens in the south of Portugal.

For the first time this year we have invited two specialist Mediterranean plant nurseries from France and the UK. Their pre order list of roses recommended for Portugal is available on request by contacting Becky Hook on: sales@frenchtearose.com or go to their website www.frenchtearose.com

A group of skilled gardeners will be available to answer your questions, and help with advice on growing conditions, watering and soil. There will be no set times for talks and you can come along during the day and talk to another gardener at any time. We also know they can cope with many languages!

You can hear more about Roses for Mediterranean Gardens from Charles Quest Ritson at: www.mediterraneangardeningportugal. org/charlesquest_ritson.html

The topics covered will include fruit and vegetable gardening, irrigation zoning for efficient water use, container planting, making dry gardens, using native plants in gardens and planting with succulents.

There will be a great range of plants and local knowledge available from the plant nurseries present on the day. Many of these nurseries do their own propagating from plants they know work well in our gardens here.

We have also invited a very interesting nursery for the UK. They hold the National Plant Collections of Passionflowers and Jasmines and will be bringing a range of climbers suitable for our climate. Their stands at flower shows regularly win gold medals. Website: www.tyningsclimbers.co.uk for a catalogue of all their plants.

Full details on visiting the Mediterranean Garden Fair please go to: www.mediterraneangardeningportugal. org or contact Rosie Peddle at: rosie@thebtf.net or call 289 791 869.

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Christmas Fair

Arte Algarve looks for a new venue

It's that time of year again when you need to start looking for those Christmas stockings, and writing your Christmas cards. Get into the festive spirit at Vale Verde International School's annual Christmas Fair on December 6th.

The owner of Arte Algarve said the gallery will no longer be able to stay at its home in Lagoa after the end of this year. In a statement Rolf Osang said: “The management of the Adega Cooperativa told us on the 4th of October, that they cannot renew the lease for 2016.

Over the next few weeks there will be a special discount of 10 per cent on all exhibited works. The current exhibition OPEN XIII is open until December 12th.

On Saturday, November 14th Arte Algarve will hold an art auction where you can sell art from your possession. You can take the art you would like to sell to the gallery from November 2nd.

A fun day out for all the family, with the chance to get those last minute Christmas lists to Father Christmas, play games organised by the students, have a face painting, enjoy the bouncy castle, make some Christmas arts and crafts and hopefully win big in the tombola!

“This came to us from out of the blue.

But I promise that this is not the end of a movement that has made art in the Algarve a real attraction which is not only known to a few insiders.” Mr Osang said negotiations on a new location were already underway.

Traditional mince pies and mulled wine will be on offer, as well as a barbeque and baked good galore!

Christmas carols with the choir Christmas event and would like the choir to be involved then do get in touch on the email below to discuss potential dates.

Local stalls are all welcome, so please get in touch if you are interested. Local charities will be benefitting so help support this community event.

For more information or stalls call 913832335.

Memorial golf On Tuesday December 1st friends of the late Fred Hurley, a well-known and respected financial advisor in the Algarve, will hold the fifth ‘Fred Hurley Memorial Golf Day’ at Boavista Golf Resort, Lagos.

The proceeds of the day are in aid of Riding for the Disabled of which Fred was a fervent supporter.

The Riding for Disabled Barlavento (Associação de Equitação Adaptada Barlavento) is a voluntary, non-profit making organisation dedicated to making a real and lasting difference to the lives of disabled people, enabling them to ride in order to improve their health and wellbeing and to achieve new goals.

For more information about the organisation please go to www.riding4disabled.com The format of the day is 18 holes of Golf (Pairs Betterball-Stableford) shotgun start.

Cost €65 per player, with buggy including lunch and prizes.

All enquiries should be directed to Ian Galloway: ianmckgalloway@hotmail.co.uk.

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We're now eight weeks into our Autumn/ Winter programme and are busy rehearsing your favourite Christmas songs and carols in preparation for the festive season. Our programme this year includes old favourites as well as new songs and arrangements. This year we'll be singing at a variety of venues over the Christmas period which will include our annual Christmas carolling evening around Luz...

As always, the start of a new programme is the perfect time to join the choir - and we've already welcomed some new members in the past few weeks so if you enjoy singing, or you are interested in taking it up for the first time, do feel free to come along and join in for a session. The Western Algarve Choir is an all-inclusive choir with no auditions or previous singing experience necessary, and with a strong emphasis on singing for fun.

However we still have some availability for Christmas bookings. If you are planning a

For more information about joining or regarding future bookings, please contact choir leader Elizabeth Roberts on elizabeth_roberts15@hotmail.com

Supper Club

will be chocolate and raspberry brownie with vanilla ice-cream for pudding.

The final Supper Club of the year will be taking place at Café Fresco in Lagos on November 12th at 7.30pm. It promises to be a fabulous evening with fabulous food and good company. Don’t forget our Supper Clubs are a great way to meet new people.

If you want to come but don't want to go on your own, please call Tom on 919 918 733.

The four course menu (which costs 12€ per person) includes mixed couvert; cream of leek, fennel and asparagus soup with a bread roll; homemade fishcakes with parsley sauce and vegetables or Stilton and mushroom pot pie with roast potatoes and vegetables. There

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The Supper Club Christmas Lunch will be on December 13th. More details in next month’s newsletter.

For both events booking is essential so please call Teri any time Sunday to Friday between 9am and 5pm on 966 499 554.

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Our own Dixie Chick By Tom Henshaw

Ray Charles once said: “Music to me is like breathing, I don’t get tired of breathing, I don’t get tired of music.”

I think that quotation seems pretty apt when it comes to local singer, Emma Louise. The 24-year-old seems to live for her music, mainly country, pop and soul.

Her parents influenced her by taking her to see live performances of The Dixie Chicks

and Beth Neilson Chapman. It sparked in her a passion for music which encompasses her genuine pleasure of providing music that covers all ages and genres.

Why not discover the best ‘terroirs’ in Portugal under the expert guidance of sommelier Miguel Martins? Miguel is offering private tailored wine tours to suit your requirements and interests.

I can vouch for her voice and professionalism and great involvement in the local music scene but for those who want to know more you can ask for CD and a demo of her favourite songs.

You will visit the best wine producers in Portugal with plenty of wine tastings and food on location. Accommodation will be in some of Portugal’s most charming quintas.

She will be singing her heart out at the Tomorrow Christmas Ball - free of charge - to help us keep funds coming in for our major local community charities.

For more details, please email Miguel on sommelier.wineshop@gmail.com, pop into his shop on the Avenida in Lagos or call him on 927 309 103.

She is aspiring to working overseas so her two main passions, travel and music can be combined.

Remembrance Dinner

We really do wish her luck and we feel sure that her talent will take her far and wide.

In the meantime if you wish to know more about Emma and where she is performing please visit her website www.3mmalouise.com

Come have a ball! accompanied by wine, will then be offered.

Coffee will be accompanied by Atholl Brose.

We are delighted for the 15th year running to bring over from Scotland our talented ceilidh band “The Sounds of Islay” who are guaranteed not only to get your feet tapping, but hopefully also to lure you onto the floor so that you can have fun practising your Scottish country dancing skills – or even having a go for the first time.

So, a great opportunity for you to get out your glad rags. Ticket prices will be €42.50 for society members and €45 for nonmembers.

The Saint Andrew’s Society of the Algarve will be having its annual St Andrew’s Ball on Saturday 28 November so do come along and literally have a ball!

The Penina Hotel, which has looked after us so well for the past few years, will again be the venue for our event. Starting at 7pm, participants will be greeted by the skirl of the pipes played by our wonderful piper Malcolm MacGillivray as they make their way to a champagne reception.

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But for those who wish to avoid driving home after the ball and instead to spend the night at the hotel, and/or have a round of golf on the Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course, the Penina has made a very advantageous offer for ball participants.

If you would like to buy tickets and find out more about the hotel’s special offer give Kathy Prentice a ring on: 919 635 246.

Doug McAdam, Chieftain (and “Rambler”)

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The Royal British Legion Portugal West Branch, will be holding a Remembrance Dinner/Dance and auction at the Restaurant Jardim, opposite the Meia Praia Train Stop in Lagos on November 11th at 7pm.

Please book your tickets by November 2nd.

For further details, menu & price, please contact James Howe or Sue Salisbury-Howe on 969324117 or email casahobo@sapo.pt

Car boot Car Boot Sale on Sunday November 1st, and the first Sunday of every month: Old School House, Vales, Aljezur. Unwanted household items only--no goods grown, made or bought for profit please.

Stallholders charged €2 for each table space, x multiples of €2, or €4 for vans (i.e. transit size) and are permitted to enter and set up their tables from 7.30—9 am with the sale then being open to the public from 9am.

Get into the festive season A Christmas Craft Fair is being held at A Tasquinha Restaurant in Monte Carvoeiro on November 7th between 11am and 4pm.

There will be high quality art and handicrafts from local artisans for sale and the restaurant will be open for lunch.

For some extra Christmas cheer there will be mulled wine and mince pies. For more details: www.atasquinha.info

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Magical musical walk This year’s Magical Musical Walk which took place at the end of September raised €2,200 for the bombeiros, nearly twice as much as the year before.

Organiser Carole Henchy is already planning next year’s Magical Musical Walk.

Captured in costume Our slaves for a day Part of the great success of the Espiche Charity Golf Day was that so many talented people gave up their time, without any charge, to boost our fundraising efforts.

Cheque for charity

Thanks to Ray and Vi, Tony and Anne who chipped in with generous donations so we could have live music from Funky Folk (Jo and William) at O Marafado Tapas Restaurant which is just out of town, past McDonalds.

A number of people who own properties at the Porto Dona Maria development near Praia de Luz have raised 3266 euros for the charity NECI. NECI, is located on the outskirts of Praia de Luz and accommodates and supports some of the most vulnerable children and young adults in the region.

The food was really excellent and once again another fun night thanks to all those that came along in support. Thank you William and Jo for giving us a great evening.

Thanks also to slaves Gary and Janine at ViP Chauffeurs who very kindly donated a day out or a trip to the airport VIP style.

The lucky passengers were Mary and Keith Young from Praia da Luz Call Jo for Funky Folk on 964 201 904 if you want great entertainers to be part of your future events or VIP Chauffeurs on 282 695 074 or by emailing bookings@vipchauffeurs-algarve.com.

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Corinne Ferreira is an accomplished costumière and wanted to celebrate her birthday in style. It took place in an Italian restaurant ‘Pizzaria Itália’ in the central square, 'Praça de Camões’ in Lagos.

All the walls in the restaurant feature beautiful Italian landscape scenarios which provided the perfect backdrop.

The table was laid out meticulously with flowers and a large antique floral candelabra. Seven guests were invited, all dressed in clothes made by Corinne.

They were allotted a personality such as 18th century George Washington and Queen Carlota Joaquina from Portugal to characters from the Victorian era.

One of the invited guest took delight in exploring Steampunk which adopted the style of the 19th-century works of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Mary Shelley.

Bryan and Angela Nutter, Pat and Ian Gill and Chris and Gerry Johnson presented on behalf of the owners the donation of 3266 Euro to João Vieira Goncalves da Silva.

Out and about Look who we spotted reading last month’s magazine. It seems that even football legend John Aldridge is a fan!

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Many of the guests and passers-by in the street requested photographs as it is not very often Lagos receives such elegantly dressed visitors from the past!

Group photo in Praça de Camões outside the restaurant

What's On... Birdwatching Festival

The festival of birds This year’s Sagres Birdwatching Festival was a record beater. More than 1000 people from 20 countries attended the event which took place at the beginning of last month. In total there were 215 activities this year.

About 150 different bird species were spotted and some of the highlights included the shearwater-de-cap, pardelaBalearic, painho-de-wilson, Sabine's Gull,

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the eagle owl, a large number of dark, one species that has shown a sharp decline in their populations and a wide variety of prey, such as Bonelli's Eagle and the eaglecalçada.

But this year it wasn’t just about the birds.

There were lots of other nature activities on offer. As well as bird spotting, some of the visitors also saw butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies. This year visitors on the

boat trips saw commonplace dolphins, bottlenose dolphin, minke whales, shark -martelo, blue shark, sunfish, flying fish and the leatherback turtle. This is one of the country's largest nature event, sponsored by the city of Vila do Bispo, the Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds and the Almargem Association. The visitors this year came from across the world including the USA, Sweden, Russia, Germany, Australia and South Africa.

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What's On - Your weekly events calendar...

Please advise for.tomorrow@hotmail.com of items and events you may wish to have in our monthly calendar - IT’s FREE OF CHARGE

Weekly

Tuesdays

Bodhi Room | Monday - Friday 2-5p.m Lagos | €7 per session, 30 Euros the

Bowls for Beginners | Free Lessons | Floresta Bowls Club, Rua Direita , Praia

whole week | 920 559 642 | www.bodhiroom.moonfruit.com

da Luz | 919707635

Swimming Lessons with Yvonne | Mon, Wed & Thurs (from 2.30pm) & Sat

7:30pm - Life Journal Bible Study | Oasis Christian Fellowship | 936 358

(from 9am) | €9 | Boavista Golf Resort | To book: 917 953 914

553 | rolland@rollandwright.com

Mon - Sat - Dance School of Lagos | Different Dance Classes, All Ages

8.30am - 5.30pm (&Thurs)- (1hr) Equipment Classes Lisa | Drop-in | Pilates

912376595 / 915812055/ ass.danca.lagos@gmail.com

Room, Lagos | Call for Details: 926 514 613 | www.pilatesroomlagos.com

Weekly Services | Sundays 8am & 11.30, and Thursday 10am

9.30 - 10.30am (&Thurs)- Body Fit Classes | €5 | Golf Santo Antonio,

St. Vincent’s Anglican Church, Praia da Luz

Budens | 282 690 086

Holiday Courses with Yvonne | 3x per Week | €20 Members €25 non

10-11.30am - Hatha Yoga with Diana | €8 | Barao S. Joao | 962492607

members | Boavista Golf Resort | To book: 917 953 914

Monthly Zumba® Kids with Gi Curto (Certified Instructor) | 912 417 994 Perfect For Kids 4-6 & 7-11 yrs | Magnolia Mar, near Praia do Porto de Mós Spinnakers Fun Quiz | Wednesday 11 & 25 November @ 8 pm Spinnakers Live Music with Emma Louise | Friday 6 & 20 November @7 pm 25th November - 11am - Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group Meeting Restaurant Pirilampo, Lagos | Carol Evans | 926 297 527 27th November - 9pm -Live Music with Nightshift | €5 Quinta dos Areões, Espiche

Mondays

10.30am -12pm (&Thurs) - Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Classes with Ann | €8 The Yoga Place, Burgau (overlooking the beach) | 913 202 621 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 5pm - Sanctury - 20 mins Quiet, Music & Refelction | St. Vincent’s Anglican Church, Praia da Luz 6.15pm - Tribal Dance Fusion with Mónica | Casa Sakra | 914523636 7.30pm -7:30pm - Life Journal Bible Study | Oasis Christian Fellowship 936 358 553 | rolland@rollandwright.com 8pm - Mantra Chanting Circle with Marion & Dani | Inlight, Lagos 914523636

(& Fri) ROLL UP - for bowlers that have played before | Floresta Bowls

8.30pm (& Mon,Thurs & Fri) Live Music | O Artistas bar, Lagos

Club , Rua Direita , Praia da Luz | 919707635

282769147

9.15 & 10.30am (Wed & Fri)- (1hr)- Mat Classes with Lisa | €9 | Pilates Room, Lagos | 926 514 613 | www.pilatesroomlagos.com 9.30 - 10.30am (& Fri)- Zumba with Linda (Licensed Instructor) | €6 Alma Verde | 918 461 840 | www.almaverde.com 10 - 11.30pm - Tai Ji Quan with Carl | €8 | Barão São João | 919 718 955 10.30 - 12.30 - Art Class with Mo | Madrugada Support Centre | 282761375 10.45 - 12.15 (&Thurs) - Yoga with Noeline | €10 | Quinta Bonita Boutique Hotel, Lagos | 282 762 135 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 6 - 7pm - Swimming Club for +7’s with Yvonne | Boavista | 917 953 914 6.15 - 7.15pm - Gymnastik for fit back & body with Irmela | €7 | Hotel Belavista, Luz | 965 211 996 6.30 - 8pm - Gentle Hatha Yoga | The Yoga Place, Burgau | 965 201 477 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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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 11-12pm - Pilates with Lucienne | €6.50 | Hotel Belavista, Luz 968288258 12.15 - 2pm - Gentle Hatha Yoga | €8 | Hotel Belavista, Luz 965 201 477 6.00 - 8.30pm - K9 Dog Training | €50 per month, Lagos 964 083 602 6.30 - Yin Yoga Class with Ann | €8 | The Yoga Place, Burgau 913 202 621 7pm - Social Netball in Lagos | All ages & abilities welcome | First session free | 'Netball in Lagos' on Facebook / steffie_wood@yahoo.co.uk 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 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 10pm - Karaoke ‘till you drop! | The Lighthouse, Lagos Marina 968 073 449

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Thursdays 8.00am – Espiche Golf “Roll Up” | Reduced green fee rate | 282 688 250 9.30 - Weekly walk with Ros & Lol | (Approx. 2 1/2 hrs) | Boavista Golf Resort | 282 789 358 or 914573373 9.45 - 11.30 (&Fri)- Riding for the Disabled | Volunteers welcome, weather permitting | Bensafrim | Phone Frank: 912967870 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

11 - 12pm - (&Tues) Pilates | €5 | Golf Santo Antonio, Budens | 282690086 11 - 12pm - NIA Dance & Fitness | €7 | Alma Verde Studio | 963 233 725 3 - 7pm (& Fri)- Special Candle Massage (35 minutes) | €20 | MYTHOS, Meia Praia, Lagos | 969 928 571 (please book in advance) 5.30 - 7pm - Tai Ji Quan with Carl | €8 | Barão São João | 919 718 955 6.30 - 8pm - Kids Yoga | €7 | Abrigo Natura (organic health food shop), Lagos | 969 764 192/ abrigonatura@gmail.com 10pm - Live Music | The Star, Travessa 1st May | 282769265

Fridays 11-12 - Yoga & Pilates with Lucienne | €6.50 | Hotel Belavista, Luz 968 288 258 | www.facebook.com/dancebodymind 11am -12pm - Rally Obedience/Agility with Albertina | Espiche | 968086320 6pm - Adult 5-A-Side Football | €3 | Burgau Sports Centre | 282697350 19.30 - BBQ Evenings & Live Music | €16pp | Boavista | 282 000 114 9pm - Karaoke Night | Valentinos Restaurant | 914852266 10pm - 'till late - Karaoke/Live Music | Atabai Bar | Barao S. João | 282688072 10pm - Live Music | Lighthouse, Lagos Marina | 968073449

Saturdays 10am - Computer Classes w/ Teresa | All levels | €10 | Lagos 918764613 4 - 5pm - Rally Obedience/Agility | €25 x 4 sess. | Espiche | 968 086 320 4 - 5pm - K9 Dog Training with Luis | €50 per month, twice a week Lagos | 964 083 602 6 - 7.30pm - Yoga Flow | €5.30 - 9 | InLight, Lagos | www.inlightlagos.wix.com/inlight 6pm - Summer Cocktails & Live Music | €16pp | Boavista | 282 000 114 7 pm - Live Music | Turiscampo, N125 | 282 792 217 10pm - 'till late - Live Music Atabai Bar | Barao S. João | 282 688 072 10pm - Live Music | The Lighthouse, Lagos Marina | 968 073 449

Sundays 10am - Kids Golf School | €20 p/month | Espiche Golf, Espiche | 282 688 250 11h -13h - Lively Worship and Biblical Teaching | Lagos | 964 285 351 12pm - 6pm - Live Music & Poetry ft. Funky Jo & Gez | Indonesian food & home brewed beers | The Beer Garden, Espiche 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

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The Portuguese National Cup

Charity wine tasting

Portugal’s best courses.

A charity wine tasting lunch with the wines of Herdade de Maroteira (Alentejo) presented by Phillip Mollet, will take place at Restaurant/Garrafeira Veneza, near Paderne on Saturday, November 14th.

The Rotarian Wine Appreciation Fellowship (RWAF) and the Lions International Club of Loulé are pleased to be working together to raise funds to sponsor underprivileged autistic children from the Algarve to attend a summer camp programme in 2016.

Join in the fun and help these children (and their families) have a very special summer break.

On November 14th, Sagres will be the arena for one of Portugal’s biggest triathlon races of the year. Algarve Triathlons is proud to be hosting the event where the top tri-athletes from across Portugal battle it out for the title. The setting is truly breath taking with dramatic cliffs, stunning national parks and some of Portugal’s most historic land marks.

The fun starts at 13.00 on Saturday, 14th November, in the wine-drenched atmosphere of the garrafeira.

Algarve Triathlons has agreed to run an open sprint race on the same day, allowing tri-athletes from all over the world to soak up the atmosphere and experience one of

The wines are made by António Maçanita, one of the rising stars of the Portuguese wine industry.

Touching Lives

Our guest, Philip Mollett, will make an additional contribution to the project for each bottle of wine purchased at the lunch. Philip’s young son participated in such a summer camp this year and it was, in fact, Philip’s idea to raise funds for autistic children.

For bookings, or more information, call 916 787 925 or email clarson@mail.telepac.pt.

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Regional delicacies will be on offer from stallholders who trade at the local market in Lagos and there will be organic wine from a local vineyard.

A launch is being held to promote Lena Strang’s new book, 'Touching Lives', on Tuesday November 10th at the Cultural Centre Cafeteria in Lagos between 7-9pm.

If you are an artisan or vendor of Christmas gifts, decorations or food items, you need to plan now for the annual Rotary E-Club Porches Christmas Market at Galeria Arte Algarve in Lagoa on November 21 and 22.

Prices for stands start at as little as €40 for the weekend.

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We think 'Touching Lives' would make a fabulous Christmas present and hope as many of our readers as possible will be able to attend this event.

Christmas crafts

Whether you put together a group of friends or come along individually, you're sure to have a great time and support this worthy project.

Herdade de Maroteira www.maroteira.com

To finish the year in style Algarve Triathlons will be holding one of their famous ‘after parties’. Located in the stunning harbour, athletes and spectators can party in style with great live music, DJ, BBQ, chill out tent and bar. And of course, the all-important prize giving ceremony to crown the Portuguese 2015 Champion.

There will be a book signing and the opportunity to meet many of the people who are featured in the book. 'Touching Lives' is a celebration of the lives of people in Lagos and the western Algarve. All of the people in the book have been the subject of in-depth interviews conducted by Lena over the last few years and featured in the Tomorrow Newsletter.

Several wines will be presented and served with appropriately matched food; the wines will also be available for sale at special promotional prices.

Please note that the presentation of the wines will be in both Portuguese and English. The price for the lunch is €35.00 with €10.00 from each ticket to benefit the charity.

The town of Sagres is known throughout Portugal for its historical buildings and geographical location within Europe. The race will start and finish in the heart of the town in amongst its cobbled streets and into the town’s harbour. The athletes will cycle to the most westerly point of Europe, Cape St Vincent, and finish off with a run through the national park with stunning views of the coast.

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Banco Alimentar (Food Bank) and members will be on hand to explain more. The club is hoping to buy an electric forklift for the Portimão warehouse, and the funds raised at the market should help do that.

For more information please email rotaryeclubporches@gmail.com

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Why Yoga is for everyone By Ann de Jongh This may vary from day to day but yoga is non- judgmental, so we always accept what our body can do in the present moment and not think about what it cannot do.

As we get older yoga becomes more important from a physical point of view; to help keep the body moving, muscles lengthened and the joints oiled.

The word yoga often conjures up images of bodies contorted into strange postures, or groups of hippies sitting around chanting for hours. Whilst there maybe elements of that, it is not what yoga is fundamentally about.

A yoga class should include not only the postures, but also it involves breath work (pranayama) and meditation (which can be as simple as sitting still and doing nothing).

I often say in class that Yoga is the time to be 100% selfish; during a class the only thing of importance is you on your mat. Every body’s body has a different history and our bones are of different lengths, so we all approach postures differently. I am a great believer that Yoga should be something which nurtures the body and the mind.

We work within the limits of what our body is capable of, each time we come to our mat.

Oxygen By Niki Medlock So oxygen…why do we need it?

We inhale: the negative pressure created in our lungs forces air to rush in. There are a variety of molecules in air but only 20.9% of these are oxygen. The average person breathes in approximately 432 litres/day with the tissue cells of the body requiring a minimum of 352.8 litres/day at rest. The brain, which is only 2% of the body mass, requires almost 20% of this intake.

There are approximately 700 million air sacs in our lungs called alveoli, they look like small bunches of grapes!!! Each one consists of a thin epithelial membrane and an extra cellular matrix of blood capillaries covering about 70% of their area.

From a mental point of view; meditation is increasingly being shown to have a massive impact on brain health, stress levels and general well being. I often describe meditation as a way of “defragging” the brain, creating space and putting everything back into its place.

If you have never done yoga, or it has been a while since you have been on your mat, why not make this month the month you get connected again with your body, breath and mind.

Ann teaches Yoga in Burgau. She also offers personal training, sports massage and nutrition advice.

To contact Ann please call 913202621, or email ann@fit2lovelife.com.

Her website is www.fit2lovelife.com

they dissolve from gas molecules into a solution in the blood. 98% of this solution is bound up to an iron based chemical substance in the red blood cells called haemoglobin.

The heart pumps the oxygenated blood, which is bright red when the haemoglobin is saturated with oxygen, from the lungs in arteries throughout the body for the cells to use and then the deoxygenated blood, which is a purplish-blue colour, is taken back to the lungs through the venous system.

When oxygen reaches the cells in our body a process called cellular respiration takes place. Carbon dioxide is the waste product of cellular respiration which is then expelled through the lungs – we exhale.

Next Month: What is cellular respiration?

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Don’t just sit there! By Dr Wen Oates Remember when you were little, your mum was always telling you to “sit up straight”. Not such a bad idea, but research in America warns that bad things can happen to your body if you sit for too long.

Prolonged sitting has been linked to high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol.

People with the most sedentary lifestyles are more than twice as likely to have cardiovascular disease than those with the least.

If most of your sitting occurs at a desk, craning your neck forward towards the keyboard, or tilting your head to cradle a phone while typing, can strain the cervical vertebrae and lead to instabilities.

Furthermore, spines that don’t move become inflexible and susceptible to damage in everyday activities, like reaching for a cup of tea or bending down to tie up shoelaces.

When we move around the soft discs between the vertebrae expand and contract like sponges, soaking up fresh blood and nutrients. When we sit for a long time, those soft discs are squashed unevenly and lose their sponginess.

So what can we do?

One suggestion is to sit on something wobbly (like one of those big fitness balls), or a backless stool to force your core muscles to work. If you’re sitting in your home office, try not to lean forward, keep your shoulders relaxed, and keep your arms close to your sides with your elbows bent at about 90 degrees. Ensure your lower back is supported by your chair or use a rolled up towel to do the same job. But don’t sit for too long - stand up every half hour or so and walk about.

If you’d like to discuss chiropractic care for you or members of your family, call Lagos Health on 282 768 044 or visit www.lagos-health.com to find out more.

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Natural Suncreams & Mozzy Repellents.

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Pets Mate By Lars Rahmquist The problem is many or most of these dogs are ‘intact’ and ten weeks later there are bags of puppies dumped near bins or in rivers. Somehow that is more natural and responsible than sterilising your pet. It is an attitude that is found in every country I’ve worked in and Portugal is no exception.

For once I had an article ready to submit on time. But after the last few days (and weeks) I have pencilled another 1st draft to talk about neutering pets again.

The amount of puppies found by bins in the last few weeks has jumped again... Sigh. The various shelters are beyond capacity and carers are looking after litters at home. This is not news to some of our clients.

As most readers are aware there’s no shortage of dogs roaming freely on the streets and around the campo in this neck-o-the-woods. Some of these dogs are street dogs fed by the community and others are pet dogs heading for a night on the town.

Meri Get rid of gout ByHanlin I have been dealing with Rheumatoid arthritis very successfully for a number of years now thanks to my daily MSM tablet.

In the past month or more I have been suffering with extreme pain in both of my thumbs making them practically useless. I have tried everything I could think off when it suddenly dawned on me...I have GOUT! Most people associate gout with the big toe but that is just one of many places it can appear. I immediately started taking pure cherry juice, a tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother and celery seed capsules. In less than four days the improvement has been wonderful!

Here's a bit more on the benefits of cherry juice for gout...yes...for the big toe too!

For much more information please feel free to come on by and let's talk!

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Owning a pet is a responsibility in various ways. By domesticating dogs and cats we have already changed the natural population fluxes. If you have a male cat or dog and it can slip out of the yard (or collar) it can follow the scent of a female ‘on heat’ for many miles.

This means that your lovely calm, male dog can be out making other bitches pregnant.

10 weeks later their owners are putting puppies by the bins and in the rivers. The same goes with cats, as all of the kittens at Sandra’s will attest.

So we, along with other vet clinics, animal shelters, Canils and caring individuals want to urge readers to maybe help in a small way. If you know friends or neighbours with pets that are not neutered, perhaps talk to them about it. Many people just haven’t

Research indicates that tart cherries may help reduce inflammation related to arthritis and gout. There’s hard science to back it up. Tart cherries are one of the highest sources of phenolic compounds, specifically anthocyanins, which have been shown to fight inflammation – even as much as some pain medications. In fact, some researchers have concluded that tart cherries have more inflammation-fighting potential than any other food.

A look at the evidence.

It reduces uric acid levels. Excess uric acid in the blood is the culprit behind the excruciating pain of a gout attack. When participants drank 8 ounces of 100 percent tart cherry juice daily for four weeks they experienced lower levels of uric acid in their blood, which is a biomarker for inflammation and risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Lowers risk of gout attacks.

Patients with gout who consumed tart cherries over a two-day period showed

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thought much about it. Maybe your dog that you don’t intend to breed from isn’t castrated.

As well as responsibility to the dog/cat population as a whole neutering decreases incidence of various fatal conditions and decreases unfavourable behaviour traits such as fighting and biting.

Ultimately, the decision lies with the owner.

If you have a pet you haven’t sterilised and wish to know more, contact your vet or send us an email. Also there are various charity organisations that can help pay for sterilisations of strays and low income families. You could even speak with people in your area and see if they are interested in having their animal neutered.

Often they would prefer to stop dropping pups by the bin and in the river. To find out more about charity organisations, either for their help or perhaps to offer to help them (eg fostering kittens till they get a home)... once again contact your vet clinic or send us an email.

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a 35 percent lower risk of gout attacks compared to no intake.

Manages osteoarthritis Tart cherry juice may be an effective way for osteoarthritis patients to manage their disease.

What you can do: Replace the juice you’re currently drinking with tart cherry juice. All forms of tart cherries have anti-inflammatory benefits, but on a per serving basis, tart cherry juice concentrate was found by researchers to have the greatest anti-inflammatory activity.

With millions looking for ways to naturally manage pain, it’s promising that tart cherries can help, without the possible side effects often associated with arthritis medications.

I’m intrigued by the potential for a real food to offer such a powerful anti-inflammatory benefit.

You can pop in to see Meri at Harmony Earth in Luz.

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Business I.T. can be easy

By Steven Dunwell

I often get asked for advice about Christmas shopping online, as my family and friends know that I am an Amazon and EBay fanatic. Follow these basic guidelines and you can shop online with confidence at this time of year.

I’ve given a few UK website addresses in this article as examples, the same advice is also relevant for Portuguese sites too.

Before I start, here is one of the best tips I can give you: Never, ever give anyone your credit card over email. Ever.

Shop Trusted Names Stick with sites like Amazon.com, Tesco. com or other familiar retailers. Beware of misspellings or domain names using '.net' instead of '.com' or '.co.uk' as that is one of the most common ways scammers trick consumers.

Use Stronger Passwords With so many online accounts for banking, credit cards, email etc. it's common practice to recycle simple passwords that can be

easily recalled. Use uncrackable passwords, especially when banking and shopping online.

Your password is weak if: - It uses numbers or letters in the order they appear on the keyboard for example “1234” or “qwerty”.

- It’s the name of your children, pet, favorite football team or city of birth.

- It’s your birthday, anniversary or car license plate number etc.

- It’s 'letmein', or especially, 'password'.

Look for the lock and the 's' A secure website starts with https:// instead of http://

Secure sites will also have a small lock icon either in the lower-right corner of the screen or at the top on the address bar:

PayPal, however, is still a good, safe way to make a payment.

Don’t Share Too Much An extremely important online shopping safety tip is keeping your personal information protected. No store needs your National Insurance, Fiscal number or your birthday. Combined with your credit card details some serious damage can be done.

Always give up the least amount of personal information possible.

Think mobile It is predicted that 25 percent of adults will do online browsing with their smartphones to find gifts this Christmas. Download the storespecific apps like those for Amazon.com or Argos.co.uk and make your purchase without going to their website.

Have a great month, see you for another tip in the December issue, and remember: be safe out there! If you have any questions, suggestions for future tips or require assistance with any I.T. challenges, I am happy help.

Please contact me via email: sdunwell@sky. com or call me on: 00351 936 387 512.

Swinging times this Autumn The golfers and their guests were delighted with the success of the event.

This year’s Christmas Festival will comprise of three golf competitions. A Texas Scramble Shotgun on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, and The Newland Trophy – Greensomes on Boxing Day.

Winners of the final day Am Am competition - Rebecca Smith, Trisha Southard, Maria Dawson and Katherine Hughes

Golf Santo António, at Parque da Floresta, recently held its 29th consecutive Autumn Festival. The festival which ran over six days, comprised of a combination of event competitions. This year’s the festival attracted more than 600 entries.

A health and well-being room was available during the event. Nursing services were provided by specialised staff, who were performing basic screenings and available to assist the golfers with any matter related to their health. The spa was also represented

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with a space dedicated to golfers, providing therapeutic massage demonstrations to help them relax and loosen up.

The festival concluded with the PrizeGiving Gala Dinner, which filled the Clubhouse Restaurant with over 160 diners.

After the dinner there was a surprise fireworks display for the diners. Local band, The Protons, provided live entertainment.

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The festival is open to all, with a special green fee rate of just €25 per competition, plus the entry fee where applicable.

Details for the Christmas and New Year events are available from Santo Antonio Golf Reception: golf.reservations@saresorts.com +351 282 690 054 | www.saresorts.com Prize giving dinner

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Riding the crest of a wave by David Westmoreland Property for sale in Lisbon has seen an unrivalled growth over the last two years.

Prompted by the Golden Visa scheme for non-Europeans buying property and receiving a European visa this market has grown exponentially. The Non Habitual Residency scheme is now adding to this remarkable growth and making Lisbon one of the hot spots of European property markets.

You cannot walk two blocks anywhere in the downtown area of Lisbon without seeing historical blocks of apartments being renovated. From studios to five bedroom penthouses these properties are being snapped up by savvy investors as well as purchasers wanting to benefit from these visas or tax schemes.

Lisbon is on a crest of a wave. 30% capital appreciation coupled to an average of 8% ROI for rental properties is making Lisbon a desirable place to invest your money. (Source: Inspired Property internal data).

B&P Real Estate Agency has identified this growing market as a key strategical area for the expansion of the B&P brand with the first office opening taking place in September 2015. In partnership with Portugal Immobilier, B&P will focus heavily on the French & Belgian NHR market. The UK market is yet to waken to the possibilities in Lisbon but this is about to change. B&P will be marketing heavily within this market as well as the Scandinavian market.

In the Algarve the average price per meter averages around 2500€ per m2. In Lisbon this can be as high as 8000€ per m2. (Source: Portalimo) This demonstrates the shortage of quality properties as we see this figure rising year on year.

david@bpaproperty.com or take a look at our website http://tinyurl.com/bpa-lisbon Lisbon Almost everyone who has ever visited Lisbon will totally agree with one thing: The Portuguese are possibly the most friendly and hospitable people in Europe. Whether you are simply asking for directions on the streets, the local people will not only point you where you should go, but the chances are they will walk you to the door!

Lisbon is still not a hugely touristy city. The locals love to meet and chat with visitors, often giving friendly advice and directions to the best places to see or even eat. The Portuguese are incredibly hospitable and love to serve their guests with a friendly smile.

The city boasts some amazing features from art and culture through to fantastic cuisine and wine. Nightlife in the city is also diverse with the hustle and bustle of Bairro Alto. The night life in Bairro Alto is vibrant, and offers a variety for everyone. From Fado houses, to reggae bars to punk and rock spots.

No one will be bored in Bairro Alto. What distinguishes the Lisbon night life is the fact that people love to hang out outdoors rather than inside crowded bars and clubs. You’ll often find crowded streets, filled with people from all walks of life, having a fun night out through to sophisticated restaurants in Príncipe Real and Chiado. The Mercado da Ribeira and Caís do Sodre offer stylish night life while the Avenida Lideradade offers plenty of opportunity to spend your euros in top high street and designer shops.

The rental market in Lisbon is also growing at the same ratio. In 2014, Lisbon presented its best results ever. It was the city with the highest growth in Europe in terms of total room-nights (+15.3%), and the city with the second highest growth of foreigners in Europe (+14.95%). Source: INE (Jan/ Nov 2014, in comparison with 24 relevant European cities on the Tourism sector). This in itself shows the potential Lisbon has in terms of tourism as well as investment.

The City Lisbon faces the river Tagus, and is connected to the south by way of 2 massive bridges.

Ponte Abril 25th reminds us of San Francisco Golden Gate while Ponte Vasco da Gama is over 10km long and connects through to the east of the city and the Expo area of Lisbon.

The city itself is composed of seven hills. This enables Lisbon’s geography to offer stunning view points and breath taking sunsets. The historical centre with it’s labyrinth of streets and tile covered buildings are unique in the world. Here the old and modern mix in perfect harmony.

“B&P Real Estate Agents, Lisboa” will be offering a range of properties from studios for sale to apartments for sale in Lisbon For more information either email myself on

Unlike most big Europeans cities, Lisbon still conserves some of her old neighbourhood’s intact. Areas such as Alfama, Mouraria, Graça, Bica, Príncipe Real, Chiado, Rato, Lapa, Estrella

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and Santos offer the opportunity to go back in time and forget you are in a major capital city and just relax while walking through the little narrow streets, where colourful fragrant flowers adorn the typical Lisbon houses.

Lisbon weather Lisbon offers a mild climate throughout the year. Our summers are nice and hot, very inviting for a beach day. The winters are usually sunny and relatively warm during the day.

Lisbon is one of the best destinations, no matter what time of the year you decide to visit.

B&P Real Estate Agents Our company philosophy has always been to offer you property for sale in Portugal, at the right price with support and independent advice. Our unique service provides a one stop shop for our clients. Whether you plan to buy an apartment in Lisbon for living in or to find a solid investment in Lisbon we are committed to find every potential client the property to suit them.

On top of the expected high level of customer service our clients are used to, B&P Real Estate Agents also offer a full short term and long term letting of your property. Our newly formed Management and letting team has been designed around the success of Resort Rentals Algarve, the largest independent letting and management agent in the Western Algarve.

When choosing your Lisbon Property we have formed strong links with a network of Portuguese partners, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained and the ideal property can be sourced for your personal requirements. We have developed contacts with some of the best developers in Lisbon. You cannot walk more than 2 blocks without seeing the investment being made in the city.

We are very selective with the properties in our sales portfolios; we will only offer you properties that we would want to buy ourselves.

We realise that it is very important that when you visit Lisbon, you are looked after by friendly, professional staff in a ‘no pressure’ environment. This again is a key principle of the B&P way.

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Preparing your home to sell. Part 2... By Portugal Property

Last month we looked at the exterior of your property and the first impressions a prospective buyer will get as they pull up outside. This month it’s all about revamping the interior and finally tackling those little jobs you never got round to. If a buyer is keen on the exterior, the interior has to match their expectations too.

Earlier this year we were contacted by a resident in Lagos, who’s apartment had been on the market for 9 months with little interest. We agreed to list the property and when our sales team visited the apartment and pointed out a few subtle interior changes, which the owner was pleased to make. The results were instant. Viewings increased and the property sold within 4 weeks.

At Portugal Property we have a simple mantra - the three R’s. Repair, Restore, Revamp. Here are a few key things that a buyer will notice, that you can remedy quite

easily without the need for a major financial outlay;

this as jobs they have to pick up if they buy the property.

• The Walls – the backbone of any interior.

If you have wallpaper that is specific to your interior theme, remove it and go with paint instead. Don’t simply paint over the wallpaper as this will be easily noticeable and make it much more difficult for the new owner to remove. We know it can take time but if it helps sell your house it’s worth the effort. Neutral colours are also the best, it makes your property appealing to a greater number of people. They need to see your property as a blank canvass to put their own brush to.

• Sofas & chairs – make sure the sofa looks inviting rather than tired and worn. Buy some fresh pillows or cushions that liven up the room, but nothing too garish in colour.

• Repair any cracks in the walls. You might have become used to them by now but it’s exactly what will draw a potential buyer’s eye. They’re in there to sniff out the imperfections. Don’t make it easy for them!

• Light bulbs – make sure they’re all working. You’ll be showing your buyer through every room, so you want to avoid an embarrassing situation where you have to explain why one of the lights doesn’t work. It never looks good.

• Bathroom – Put fresh towels on the rails and replace bath mats and shower curtains that are starting to look a bit grubby. A buyer will appreciate a bathroom that has been looked after.

We hope these little pointers have given you a few ideas about what you can do to improve your property. In the next installment we’ll be looking at sparkle – how dirt and grime can make or break a sale.

At Portugal Property we are here to help. If you are considering selling your property and would like to know more, please get in touch: Tel (UK): +44 203 011 0051 Tel (Portugal): +351 308 800 878 Email: info@portugalproperty.com www.portugalproperty.com

• Doors & drawers – again, a buyer will be using them a lot! Without knowing it you’ll find yourself showing them the cupboard under the stairs that you haven’t used in 6 months. Make sure it opens and closes properly. A buyer will see small things like

Your business and the internet By Paul Hughes In this day and age the internet is vital to all, from the young to the old. The internet has exploded in recent years and can now make or break a business. As a new editorial contributor for 'Tomorrow' magazine I wanted to take my 15 years knowledge of everything internet, to provide local businesses with some insight to the biggest problems I see them facing in the Algarve.

As a relatively new resident to the Algarve I have found one of my most used tools worldwide is only within its infancy locally; Google Maps. Information, which cannot be found, or is most of the time out of date and incorrect, and local businesses cannot be found on it.

You might ask why it’s so important, but as the fifth most used App worldwide and the

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first for navigation, its global reach is unchallenged.

So what does this mean for your business?

Well, in simple terms it helps people locate you, contact you and see when you're open.

With complex addresses common in Portugal it can be a life saver for tourists and even locals. My personal opinion is that a lot of business will lose out by not using it.

Some people think that setting this up for their business is complex and expensive, the truth is you can do it in less than an hour and it's totally free. Google provides a tool called: Google My Business and using this tool you can setup a free local business listing. This tool allows you to advertise the Name of your business, the sector it is in, what you do and other information including; Phone Number,

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Opening Times and Web Site address.

The URL for this service is: https://www. google.com/business/ and to verify you are the actual business owner they send out a little postcard to you, with a verification ID so someone can’t setup a fake profile.

I hope you have enjoyed my first Internet for Businesses editorial and as a new business owner in the Algarve providing a full portfolio of everything IT and Internet, I would really love any feedback you might wish to provide or editorial you may wish me to consider for further issues. I am also very happy to provide advice if you run into any trouble setting up your Business with Google.

Paul Hughes – paul@vortechs.pt Internet Guru @ Vortechs.pt

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Food & Drink...

Tomorrow Indian Buffet Night

"Tawny or Ruby?"

By Miguel Martins, Tomorrow’s sommelier

'Tomorrow' and Delhi Dorbar Indian Restaurant invite you to a buffet night on November 6th.

The last Indian buffet supper club was a huge success both because of the great value, warm atmosphere and truly excellent food.

We recommend you book early for this once a year event because it was oversubscribed last time!

It’s amazing value for money at €18 per person (drinks are extra) – this includes poppadums and pickle tray, mixed starters and a range of main starters including chicken, prawn, lamb dish and vegetarian with boiled or pilau rice and naan breads. There will be a range of desserts.

I am often confronted with this question, Ruby or Tawny? Of course we are talking about port and in fact, I feel that most people do not know the difference between the two types of port.

First of all what we must realize is that Tawny and Ruby is simply a classification of wine colour, nothing more than that. Thus the Tawny is the clearest wine and Ruby, as the name implies, is the darkest wine.

Make sure you book by calling 282 762 249 or 923 206 701.

The restaurant is next to the Repsol Garage.

Now all Port wines that are Rubys will match dark wine - red, almost black, loaded with colour with shades of ruby and violet. Young wines are usually very heavy with red fruit flavour and aroma along with ripe red fruit with tannins present.

These being young wines, they are fantastic as accompaniment to chocolate, red fruit desserts or even strong soft cheeses - or they can equally be consumed on their own.

In relation to Tawnys they are wines that after having passed through a phase of great fruit concentration when they were young (Ruby), are in this more evolved stage with the most clear-cut and elegant aromas with hints of nuts, caramel or even orange peel and usually with great acidity.

The Tawnys are an excellent accompaniment to nuts and caramel or even with a good cigar, the tawnys because of their acidity can often also be used as an aperitif. Tawny Port wine is a wine that usually develops this lighter colour from 25 years old.

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Now it is advisable to clarify that both wine styles are excellent, you cannot say that one is better than the other.

They are different so it depends on the occasion or the food that you can use or even our personal taste. They are wines of high quality but above all different. More often people ask for Tawny because they believe they are superior but Ruby is often better value for money. Late bottled vintage is unanimously considerer the best port wine for daily consumption.

In the aging process of port wines there are two ways to age the wine - in the bottle or in wooden barrels. In the bottle it takes longer to achieve a tawny colour because the wine has little contact with oxygen and in this case, only through the stopper.

Vintage wines are all aged in accordance with this process. Then there is aging in wooden casks. As the timber is more porous, oxygen exchange is higher. Therefore, these wines undergo faster aging and become a tawny colour more rapidly.

So the well known saying that vintage port is born Ruby and eventually turns into Tawny with age is confusing. But the Portuguese are complicated by nature!

So do not worry about these classifications in detail - leave it the experts! Just enjoy the world's best wine on special occasions and in the company of those you love. sommelier.wineshop@gmail.com

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O Tiago – A restaurant with soul

By Clive Goodacre

Gray. The restaurant was opened in 1991 by Tiago’s mum Estella Borges, originally from Óbidos via 12 years in Buxton, Derbyshire and ten years in Holland. Although she passed the business on to her son Tiago last year, Estella, ably assisted by Elvira who has notched up 22 years’ service in the kitchen, will still be cooking your meal during your visit.

O Tiago is a restaurant with soul well loved by expats and locals alike. Motor west along the EN125 to Budens – yes, it finally has a shiny new roundabout – and you can be forgiven for only stopping at the EcoMarché supermarket and perhaps Linens Etc a little further on. Proceed up the hill and you are on your way to San Antonio Golf, formerly Parque da Floresta, and a number of condominiums including Quinta Encosta Velha.

But head into Budens village and opposite the church you will find O Tiago and be in for a real treat. Incidentally if you were a fan of Mud (never forget those ‘Tiger Feet’) the church yard is the last resting place of Les

Talking to Estella one clearly recognises an enthusiast who picks up ideas and influences during her travels. Be prepared for the best Portuguese cuisine with a European twist and perhaps a curry also thrown in. We had to delay our visit because the restaurant had been closed for a week while Tiago married his Brazilian bride in Praia da Luz church.

Four of us chose different mains comprising: Chicken Raff’s – chicken breast with bacon and cheese – Tiago’s nephew Rafael's favourite; fillet steak on the stone with perfectly cooked vegetables which is one of the restaurant’s signature dishes; Monkfish A Tiago – includes shellfish in fresh cream and brandy sauce; and Pork and mushrooms A Tiago. I am happy to say we were all delighted with our choices.

Because we had been advised that the mains required serious attention we shared a couple of starters between all of us. I am ashamed to say we didn’t have space to sample Esteilla’s famed desserts which included among typical Portuguese fare, a classic apple crumble. Prices were in the midrange for a restaurant of this quality – typically €7 for a starter of garlic mushrooms and €11-12 for a chicken or fish dish up to €18 for steak on the stone.

A 24hour advance order menu is available offering great options like paella, fresh bass in the oven, and pork and clam cataplana, but that will have to wait for our next visit.

So there you have it – a great fusion of charming service, good surroundings and excellent food.

O Tiago is open every evening except Saturday from 17h30 until last orders at 22h00. With only 48 covers booking is recommended – call: 282 695 081 or 917418973.

Email tiago_budens@hotmail.com

‘Tomorrow’s 2015 restaurant takeaway list Lagos Chinese Palácio da China - 282 763 791 Dynasty - 282 763 746 Asia - 282 792 180 Indian Maharaja’s Tasty Indian - 282 768 083 Delhi Darbar - 282 762 249

Praia da Luz

Sushi Magoya Japanese - 282 762 254 Osaka - 282 792 715

Chinese City Sol Chinese - 282 789 878

Chicken/Grilled Foods/Fish BBQ Bar Paris - 918 660 457 Praça de Armas - 282 768 116 Churrasqueira Marques - 282 767 933

Chicken/Grilled Foods/Fish BBQ Galo's Chicken 282 799 219

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Indian Saffron - 282 768 825 Pashmina - 282 789 667 Pizza/Italian Pizza Real - 282 788 369 Luz Panini - 282 789 101 Amici - 282 763 119 Pizzaria Da Luz - 912 871 561

Pizza/Italian Mama-Mia - 282 762 231 Italia - 282 760 030 Borsalino - 282 782 417 The Lighthouse - 282 762 115 Portofino - 282 799 824 O Marafado - 912 849 714

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The Lighthouse - 282 762 115 Marina Bar - 282 789 701 Fools & Horses - 282 762 970 Rockefellas - 282 798 634 O Artistas - 282 769 147 O Marafado - 912 849 714 Bom Pecado - 964 992 893 Bar Linda - 282 792 146 Lazy Jacks - 282 761 384

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Atlantico Luz - 282 788 799 Fortaleza da Luz - 912 511 196 Galley - 282 769 063 Chicca’s (organic) - 282 761 334

Burgau Pizza/Italian Casa Padaria - 969 678 519 Indian The Spice Cottage - 922 273 828 Red Fort - 282 102 378 International Foods Tomik - 282 695 525 The Pigs Head - 282 697 315 Cabanas Beach Bar 282 698 630

Espiche Indian Sangam Jardim - 282 760 882 International Grapevine - 912 170 987 Turiscampo - 282 792 217 Dinner cooked at your home or holiday accommodation call Robin on: 911 941 097

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Limes Theoretically limes should grow here, but unfortunately growers tend to supply varieties grown in Spain which struggle the further west one goes. Look for Caipirinha which as its name implies makes a refreshing (and very alcoholic!) drink. Persian lime is one of the hardiest turning yellowish if left on the tree for several months. Kaffir lime is used in Thai cooking and has bizarre walnut-like fruit and double leaves. It is the most tender and difficult to obtain here. For most Thai foods requiring lime leaves the commonly grown varieties provide a good substitute.

Heavenly citrus

By Clive Goodacre

November is the time of year when citrus comes into its own across the Algarve. They are indispensable even in the smallest garden whether planted in pots, borders or even in a small orchard. Luckily the Algarve is well below the magic limiting citrus belt encircling the earth at a latitude of 40 degrees south, but even so success depends on understanding their likes and dislikes.

Frost pockets and windy spots are to be avoided while heat and humidity are ideal.

Citrus are normally grafted onto rootstock chosen to give early fruiting and resistance to diseases and adverse conditions. So when planting make sure that the tree is the same height or slightly higher than in the pot. The hole does not need to be deeper than the pot unless the tree is excessively root bound because citrus are shallow rooting – seldom going down more than 60cms. But make it roughly twice the diameter of the pot wide, prune any long circling roots and loosen the ball by washing away some of the soil.

The jury is out with regard to adding compost, although as a rule try not to use very much and do not add fertilizer until the tree shows signs of growth. Once established citrus need plenty of nitrogen – more in spring than autumn. The amount should be increased to around 1kg per annum after a few years – plus lesser amounts of phosphorous, potassium and trace elements such as zinc.

Drainage as always is vital and you may need to penetrate lower layers of subsoil.

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Apart from too little fertilising, competition from other plants is one of the main reasons for poor performance so ideally keep ground cover, lawns and any other vegetation well away. Britta should be avoided because of its alkalinity, but river washed pebbles, granite chips or treebark are OK. A clear surrounding area makes fertilising and watering much easier to control.

Citrus make beautiful pot plants provided they are not baked dry or starved so use as large a container as possible, give a general purpose fertilizer at least every two months and be prepared to carry out daily watering in the heat of summer. Plant in a free draining soil mix allowing a top watering fill depth of about 5cm and if drip saucers are used make sure these are removed in winter.

Having the scent of citrus wafting around your terrace is really something special.

Oranges Oranges ripen on the tree and can often be left for several months. Like other citrus, oranges tend to bear fruit more heavily in alternate years and may even miss a year entirely if subjected to stress such as a cold winter for example. Sweet varieties grown here include: Lane late, New Hall, and Valencia while Seville is renowned for producing bitter marmalade. For flavour old Portuguese varieties like Baía with its scabby looking skin and variable shape beat the flashy Israeli Jaffa and Spanish navel varieties hands down.

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Lemons Lemons grow particularly well in the Algarve because they can withstand dryer summers.

Choose Eureka, Lisboa and Improved Meyer varieties – the latter is a lemon/orange hybrid and forms a smaller tree with fewer thorns. Once they are juicy, lemons can be picked and used green.

Mandarin, tangerines and clementine This group of citrus has many varieties able to withstand cold winters, mostly maturing in winter - hence their association with Christmas. All are basically mandarins and numerous hybrids like Minneola, Tangor and Ortanique have been created from crossing mandarin with oranges and grapefruit. For something unusual look out for trees grafted with more than one variety.

Calamondin Calamondin is a winner when it comes to ornamental beauty and culinary attributes.

It is the hardiest of all citrus bearing highly scented blossom and miniature oranges for most of the year. The fruit has an acid/ lime/bitter orange flavour making it an outstanding substitute for lemon in a G&T or other cocktails while imparting extra zest when squeezed on seafood and salads or used in Thai food and curries. The tree seldom grows beyond 3m and can be grown as a bonsai.

Finally there is probably more mumbo jumbo and misunderstanding regarding the pruning of citrus than any other aspect of their culture. Citrus grown non-commercially only need shaping up and removal of deadwood, suckers emerging from the rootstock, vigorous shoots sprouting vertically from branch joints and thinning out where the centre becomes crowded.

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