Tomorrow September 2015

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A community newsletter for the western Algarve

september 2015

In this issue...

Community: Adventures into the Alentejo

Whats on: Looking forward to the Lagos Grand Winter Ball

Luz in photos: Superb Sardine Festival a roaring success

Outdoor: Deep watering & exotic flowers

And so much more...

Flagship slavery museum due to open Lagos Câmara has announced that it will open its brand new Centre for the Route of Slavery at Lagos Museum in October or November. It’s hoped the flagship museum, which will trace Lagos’s history as one of largest centres of commerce and routes of slavery in the 15th century, will attract visitors from across Europe.

The external works on the building have already been completed and now the Câmara has moved to the next phase which is to prepare the contents.

The contents of the museum will include discoveries that were unearthed when the car park ‘Parque Anel Verde’ was being constructed. These discoveries include 158 skeletons which have shone light on Lagos’s less than illustrious past.

In an interview with Dr. Maria Fernanda Afonso, a councillor at Lagos Câmara, she told ‘Tomorrow’ more about the findings which were unearthed. >> Continues on page 8

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Welcome to our September edition At last all the roads and the bridge have opened ‘quietly and with no real ceremony’ and what a difference they make to the traffic flow.

The big golf charity event sponsored by Espiche Golf, Ray of Light Trust and ‘Tomorrow’ takes place on September 6th. There may be a last chance to put a team in and remember whatever we raise the Ray of Light trust DOUBLES it so every euro is worth two. Call Pauline Binnie on 00 351 282 688 250.

The ‘Lagos Christmas Lights Campaign’ is underway and we intend to light 100 trees along the Avenida and the Marina so look out for the article next month with more details about this.

The Ray of Light Trust supported by our fundraising efforts has now completed all the boys’ bedrooms at CASLAS (the home for disadvantaged children) and you can read more about it in this issue. You will be amazed by the transformation.

We are proud that with the money raised at the first annual Tomorrow Summer Ball meant that 24 children from CASLAS were able to have a week’s camping holiday. Thanks to everyone.

The Ray of Light Trust has purchased outright the chair for Diego in Burgau and lots of others have supported our campaign to help the toddler with cerebral palsy and again - without your support we just could not have done it.

Our first Christmas Ball takes place on December 11th at Boavista and we have only six tables left so you need to confirm your place and payment-again further details in this magazine.

Thanks as always to you all.

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Creative Solutions: Young Entrepreneurs in the Algarve

By Lena Strang

Both ‘Casa a Sul’ and Casinha Algarvia’ are doing well. Bookings are solid; Joana has taken on additional staff and is managing her own workload. “It wasn’t easy to set up the business,” she says, “but I would do it all over again.” In fact, she is planning to open up a third guesthouse.

Joana Gloria

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Portugal is faced with a population crisis.

In the last four years it has lost nearly 200,000 people, an average of 50,000 departing each year – and many are highly qualified young people in search of employment. With a country of only 10 million people, the loss is worrying.

“It is too much, in such a short space of time, for such a small country,” was the alarming message from Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE) in 2014.

But there are glimmers of hope. Faced with the current economic crisis and general lack of employment opportunities, an increasing number of young people are taking a chance on starting their own businesses.

Although there is a growth of Government funded start-ups in Lisbon and the north, these schemes haven’t found their way to the Algarve yet. However, I was heartened

to talk to four young people who think their future lies here. Each has recognised particular needs in the marketplace and decided to become entrepreneurs.

Twenty-nine year old Joana Gloria, from Lagos, has ventured into the guesthouse business. With a hotel management degree under her belt, she has had short-term contracts at a golf resort, a local gym and also managed holiday rental websites for others. Last year she took the plunge and opened two guesthouses of her own, situated in the historic centre of Lagos. “It was hard work, including getting all the paperwork sorted and refurbishing the houses,” she says, “Without the help of my family, I wouldn’t have been able to do it.”

Joana was in the fortunate position that she didn’t have to take out a bank loan as the

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Pedro Gonçalves (30) also saw a niche in the market. The ‘Post Office Café’, strategically placed next door to the post office in Santo Amaro, Lagos, was launched. He spotted the opportunity and with a bank loan renovated the old building and fitted out the café. It looks inviting with its bright modern décor and colourful murals on the walls, together with shaded seating on the pavement.

As with Joana, setting up his business was a way forward for him. “I was also trained in hotel management but only had temporary work, including a stint in a bank,” he explains. “I was unemployed for some time and thought of emigrating, but having just

Community... got married I wanted to stay and decided to open up my own business.” And yes, it's hard, he tells me. It has now been open for six months. He finds himself working from 7am to 8 pm every day and is involved in the day-to–day running of the café. Bills, social security and taxes have to be paid but he hopes he will be able to pay off his loans sometime in the future. “It’s financially risky but I am going to give it my all to make it a success.” And the concept of his café might well work. I imagine there must be many visitors who relish a refreshing drink after they have posted their parcels next door.

Pedro Gonçalves Post Office Cafe

a keen wake boarder, managed to secure the land. 8.35 hectares of abandoned farmland and salt flats now accommodate a lake with its two-tower system of cables and obstacles. There is also a bar, large terrace and pro shop. “We financed everything ourselves. Lagos Câmara welcomed our initiative as being of national tourist interest,” Pedro adds.

As with any other businesses there are difficulties and seasonality is one of them.

Functioning for three months in the high season in order to pay the bills for the rest of the year is an issue faced by many.

The park stays open for business for ten months, as it is important to encourage all year round tourism, Pedro thinks. “Our main challenge now is to attract the local community to use the facilities. Doing wakeboarding in a secure environment and not having to pay for expensive boat hire is a definite plus!”

Anyone who has driven along the EN125 into Lagos will have noticed Wake Salinas Cable Park, near the Aerodrome. This is the brainchild of Pedro Machado and his partner João Pinguinha who just over a year ago created Portugal’s first two-tower wakeboard park here.

Along with many of his friends, Pedro has toyed with the idea of emigrating. “This is really my last go at doing something in Portugal. The efforts we made to establish the project were almost surreal. But we are here and want it to work.” >> Continues on page 6 Wake Salinas

Pedro tells me he has always been connected with action sports and ran his own shop in Lisbon selling surf equipment.

“Wake boarding is popular in Europe but is a relatively unknown concept here,” he explains, “but I realised there was potential.”

Two attempts at setting up a park near Lisbon failed but having overcome a long drawn out battle with bureaucracy, he finally struck lucky in Lagos, and with João,

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Creative Solutions: Young Entrepreneurs in the Algarve >> Continued from page 4 Pedro Marreiros also has something unique to offer visitors to the region – but this time on land in the form of bespoke jeep tours. Originally from Espiche, near Lagos, he trained as an electrical engineer and worked for three years for a firm. “I was made redundant and sent off CVs to other countries but I really didn’t want to leave,” he explains. When the opportunity to take over an already established business from a friend presented itself, he didn't hesitate. For the last five months he has been running ‘Natura Tours’ showing visitors off-the –beaten-track places of the Algarve. He has a fleet of three jeeps – two of which he bought with the aid of a

bank loan – and employs two local guides.

“We are not part of mass tourism,’”he explains, “The guides are local and know the area well. Visitors appreciate this and it makes all the difference.”

Pedro loves bird watching and along with Pedro Machado from Wake Salinas, wants to invest in year round tourism. During offseason he plans to offer bird watching trips and thinks there will be a demand. Having recently been awarded ‘Excellent’ by Trip Advisor, ‘Natura Tours’ must be doing the right thing.

Naturatours jeep

All four entrepreneurs appreciate that emigration is an individual solution that many well-qualified young people opt for.

“If you do happen to get a job in the area you are trained for here, you only earn a fraction of what you might get abroad, so people leave. It is such a waste of talent and resources,” one of them points out. As they have opted to stay on and start their own businesses they have crucially created employment for other young people in the area.

I pose the question of what should be done to support people who, like themselves, want to have a future here. The list is long: reduce bureaucracy; create job opportunities; tackle corruption and accept innovation and new ideas.

In the present economic climate it will take a long time to turn the corner, but talking to the four young people, I come away with admiration for their sheer determination and desire to succeed in their ventures. I wish them well.

Diplomatic Ramblings – Part 8 By Doug McAdam of a visitor visa for his “auntie”. When I interviewed her it clearly was not his “auntie” and she eventually admitted she was a member of his domestic staff intending to work as his daughter’s nanny in London.

Said CEO was duly carpeted by my boss in no uncertain terms! But cases of this nature all added to the flavour of the job which was fascinating, if at times exhausting.

In my June and July “Ramblings” I briefly described my work as Immigration Attaché in New Delhi in the early 70’s. This was intensive, especially in the summer when the normal number of allocated visa applications by dependants (mainly to join husbands/fathers) was bolstered by applications from visitors.

This often involved long hours in poorlycooled offices, but relieved by relaxed rules on summer wear when bush shirts rather than suits were worn by all staff. But the longer one carried out this work the better one’s antennae developed.

On one occasion the Indian CEO of a multinational company asked our High Commissioner if he could facilitate the issue

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On every feasible occasion we would try to bridge with a public holiday to escape from Delhi and start exploring. A few of us decided to spend one Christmas at the Palace of the Maharajah of Jodhpur (in Rajastan), part of which could be rented at very reasonable rates. I mentioned to my cricketing pal (who was ADC to the President) that we intended to stay at Jaipur on the way to Jodhpur.

He said we should leave accommodation to him and later gave us directions to an address there. When we arrived at the address in our cars wearing very casual travel gear it turned out to be the Palace of the Maharajah of Jaipur where The Queen had stayed on her state visit – and very grand it was, too!. The next morning after paying our modest dues we proceeded southwards.

Twice during our stay in India we made the journey to Kashmir – a 22-hour drive.

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After many hot hours dicing with constant hazards on the Grand Trunk Road arrival in wondrous Kashmir with its temperate climate made it all worthwhile. A group of us would rent the “Lady of Shalot” houseboat on the picturesque Lake Dal. The owner would ferry us around in his shikara, including into the nearby capital Srinagar.

He would also arrange local activities like yachting or pony trekking. As one does I learned to water ski on Lake Dal! I have been a fly fisher since childhood but had my best day of trout fishing ever in a nearby river where I was expertly coached by the mandatory ghillie (an elderly guy with horrendous facial scarring who has only just survived being mauled by a bear).

The houseboat was visited daily by traders on their own shikaras including by the florist “Mr Marvellous” and the artisan “Mr Wonderful” selling local handicrafts. The whole experience was cathartic.

After just over three years in mystical India purgatory called in the guise of a London posting!

Doug McAdam retired to the Algarve 11 years ago after 43 years in the Foreign Office.

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Completion of this year’s orphanage project By the Ray of Light Trust

Slave Market >> Continued from cover page She said: “Among other findings, a cemetery has been identified, associated with a Leprosy Hospital. A medieval and more modern rubbish tip were also discovered that provided very important data for the knowledge of Lagos, which includes a reference to human slave trafficking between the 15th and 16th centuries.” She added that they would have more information about the skeletons of the 158 men, women and children when the University of Coimbra had finished analysing the bones. Part of the analysis about Lagos’s role in the slave trade has also been carried out by researchers in Dublin, Madrid, London and the United State.

Dr Afonso said that the Câmara had already published a short guide ‘Lagos on the Route of Slavery’ which allowed people to undertake a ‘Journey through time" to Lagos from the end of the Middle Ages to the beginning of the Modern Age (15th –16th centuries) associating the route closely to the first generation of Africans who landed in Lagos as slaves.

“It is obviously important because it is part of the history of Lagos. We are not proud of this past, but it is part of our history and it is not our intention to ‘hide’ this period. Not least because the idea is that with all this information we can learn and also share lessons that these findings will bring to light,” said Dr Afonso.

You can read the full interview with Dr Afonso on page 12.

At the end of July we started the project of refurbishing the six boys’ bedrooms at CASLAS, the Lagos orphanage. Most of the bedrooms were previously painted in very dark colours, making the rooms feel very small and gloomy, so we opted to paint each of the rooms in white which would give them a bright airy feel and would help to open the space up which was vitally important as three children share each bedroom. We must thank our wonderful painters João and Nuno who did a fantastic job and worked so hard over the two weeks especially in the blistering heat.

We were also presented with the problem that the built in wardrobes had doors hanging off or missing so this meant that we needed to replace all of the doors with solid wood doors. Florentino and his men came to the rescue. They gave us a great price and custom made each of the new doors. They fitted these as well as providing each door with a padlock allowing the boys to keep their possessions safe.

On the first morning that the furniture started to arrive the children were buzzing with excitement. One of the most poignant moments throughout this project was when the first mattresses was brought into the first bedroom. One of the children exclaimed: “Wow! Look at that mattress! I have never slept on a mattress like that before.” This is something that we in our everyday lives take for granted, but for these children is is sadly a new experience.

Our thanks again go Mike and Elliott from Abode Furniture this year for continuing to support the orphanage projects, their huge discount allowed us to buy good quality, sturdy furniture that will last. All of the beds were also given new bedding and blue bed

linen, thanks to Karen from Linen-etc who gave us a great deal. This allowed us to give the orphanage two sets of bed linen for each bed. Each bedroom was finished off with new blue curtains and new curtain poles that were donated courtesy of Joe Rawlings from Fresco.

Once the redecoration and furniture was installed there was a special treat in store for the children as each room was given a ‘tattoo’ on its wall, courtesy of Madalena at Na Rua. This individualised the rooms and gave each one a theme. They also created five great canvas pictures which now hang proudly in the corridor connecting the boys bedrooms.

Now the project is complete the boys have new bedrooms in which to start the new school year. So thanks to everyone who supported and helped raise money for this worthy cause.

Having completed the boys’ bedrooms we now need to look forward to next year’s project, the refurbishment of the girls bedrooms. Unfortunately there are nearly twice as many girls’ bedrooms so we need to raise as much money as possible at the Tomorrow and Ray of Light Trust golf day on 6th September. Our charity the Ray of Light Trust will match all of the funds raised for the orphanage on this day so please come and support this very worthwhile cause.

If you would like to contact the Ray of Light Trust offering your services for next years project or to make a donation please call Louise on 932 963 498

‘Tomorrow’ and the Ray of Light Trust would like to thank the below companies for their help in completing the six bedrooms at CASLAS, the Lagos orphanage.

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Bowls Club gets that sinking feeling The club has had a very successful year, winning the Bowls Algarve league, the men’s singles and ladies pairs. It has a large membership and is very popular with serious bowlers and holiday makers alike, many of whom will come with us.

Floresta Bowls Club, which has been based on the Golf Santo Antonio Resort (previously Parque da Floresta) for nearly 20 years, is moving to a new venue.

Unfortunately, the bowls green had developed a nasty case of subsidence.

Proprietors Lynne Riddle and George Humphreys said: “We have been concerned for some time not only about the green but also the clubhouse which needs extensive refurbishment. After consultation with a structural engineer and with no hope of investment from the resort in its current financial position it was decided to move lock, stock and bowls to a new venue in Praia da Luz.”

Mr Humphreys said: “We are also hoping that as we will be close to Luz and nearer to Lagos we will attract some new bowlers.

We will be organising beginners’ days on Tuesdays and various other events throughout the year. Families are also welcome during school holidays.

“Although it is sad to be leaving such a picturesque spot I think most of our members are looking forward to bowling on a flat surface for a change,” he added.

Floresta Bowls is moving to what was a disused bowls club behind Picanha restaurant. After much clearing of weeds, painting and the laying of a new bowls carpet, the club will be ready for its first members roll up on the September 4th.

Art robbery in the Algarve Last month robbers stole a few pieces from the Arte Algarve Gallery in Lagoa.

They entered the gallery from the rear and stole pieces from resident artists Alexandre Manuel, José Luis CerraWollstein and Laurence Kitchen. Police are now investigating.

Arte Algarve has also announced that it will be closing down its gallery in Ferragudo.

In a statement it said: “We want to thank everybody who visited us and are looking forward to welcoming you in our big and spacious Gallery in Lagoa.

We are situated within the Adega on EN 125, by the main traffic lights.” www.artealgarve.net/

For more information please call Floresta Bowls Club on 966162873 or Lynne Riddle on 919707635.

Funds handed out after 'Tomorrow' charity ball The Mustard Seed Soup Kitchen.

Tucked away at the top of the old town of Lagos, lying behind a glass door, there is a small hall. Within this hall there is a kitchen set at the back.

With a portion of the money we raised at the Tomorrow Lagos Summer Ball, we were able to provide staple foodstuffs that are essential to the kitchen being able to function.

It is here that, twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays, a truly dedicated team of volunteers feed up to 100 or more people that find themselves in unfortunate circumstances.

With just 100 euros we were able to provide all the foodstuff pictured and the great news is that with the monies we have collected so far there will be six more of these food donations.

This team are not looking for any recognition or thanks. It is their aim to put food on the table for these needy people of Lagos.

Please contact Mike Heenan mustard seed leader at Mike.heenan@sapo.pt or call on 962304492 concerning donations.

Photo includes: Michael, Dena and his wife Robyn and John.

Madrugada.

On Friday 7th August, Tom Henshaw and Steven Sutton paid a visit to the Madragada Head Office to personally deliver the money raised at this year’s Tomorrow Lagos Summer Ball. Madrugada is the charity that provides palliative care here in the Algarve for the people that most need it. There are three

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Madrugada shops in the Algarve, two are in Luz and one is in central Algarve.

It is through theses shops that much needed money is raised. All three of these outlets welcome donations and will be delighted with any items that can be sold to raise much needed funds. They need everything from second hand books to CDs, men’s and women’s clothing to furniture.

Alison Blair Executive President (left) Steven Sutton (middle) and Kathy McLauchlan operations Manager (Right)

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Uncovering the past cities and countries (Dublin, Madrid, London, United States) have had access to the collection of skeletons exhumed at ‘Parque do Anel’ for a variety of studies (genetic and human evolution). A number of researchers at the University of Coimbra have done and some are still in the processo of doing their Master’s thesis based on the collection.

Ahead of the opening of the new Centre for the Route of Slavery in Lagos we interviewed Dr. Maria Fernanda Afonso, a councillor at Lagos Câmara. Here she tells us more about what was uncovered in Lagos.

1.How many skeletons were found and are now being analysed?

Among other findings, a cemetery has been identified, associated with a Leprosy Hospital. A medieval and more modern rubbish tip were also discovered that provided very important data for the knowledge of Lagos, which includes a reference to human slave trafficking between the 15th and 16th centuries. As for the number of skeletons found, there were 158 (men, women and children) dating from the 15th – 17th centuries.

2. What is the average age of the slaves when they died and the cause of death?

The skeletons are still being analyzed at the University of Coimbra.

3. What have you learned from the study of skeletons? Have the analyses made added more knowledge about the time, the way people lived and the slave trade?

The analyses, which are still in progress, have obviously added more knowledge about this period in time.

Along with already existing information Lagos City Council has been able to publish a short guide ‘Lagos on the Route of Slavery’ which allows anyone to undertake a ‘Journey through time’" to Lagos from the end of the Middle Ages to the beginning of the Modern Age (15th – 17th centuries) asscociating the route closley to the first generation of Africans who landed here as slaves. That is, anyone with the guide in their hands will have the opportunity to encounter the emblematic places of the city associated with the Route of Slavery.

It is also important to note that, in addition to researchers from the University of Coimbra, several researchers from other

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4. As part of the UNESCO slave route, the museum must be of importance to Lagos?

How? Will it be of tourist interest?

It is obviously important because it is part of the history of Lagos. We are not proud of this past, but it is part of our history and it is not our intention to ‘hide’ this period.

Not least because the idea is that with all this information we can learn and also share lessons that these findings will bring to light.

It should be noted that outside the walls of Lagos the greatest medieval and modern urban rubbish tip was discovered.

Alongside the food remains consumed by the population and the day-to-day objects, skeletons were exhumed whose anthropological traits confirmed an African origin and buried in positions compatible with the condition of slaves.

The archaeological invesitgations can also corroborate the written testimonies of the fifteenth century. Lagos as the point of arrival and departure for the intense exploitation of the West African coast under the command of Infante D. Henrique, received the first African captives to reach Europe by sea.

5. When will the Slave Museum be open to the public?

This is not a Slave Museum. It is rather, a Centre for the Route of Slavery at Lagos Museum. The external building works were recently completed. Now we move on to the next phase – preparing the contents.

The ground floor has already been defined.

A Scientific guide has been prepared based on the guidelines set out by Prof. Isabel Castro Henriques, from the Portuguese Committee of ‘The Route of Slavery’. Based on this, a programme for the Museum has been prepared (with the collaboration of the Algarve Regional Directorate of Culture).

Currently work is being done on exhbits for the museum.

We would like the space to be reopened to the public in October / November this year, but there is still no specific date.

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Jumping for cancer

Fiona Morton decided to celebrate her 50th birthday by doing a charity sky dive in Alvor to raise money for a cancer charity. A member of Fiona’s family is suffering from cancer. This is her account of her skydive on June 14th.

“What a day to jump out of a perfectly good plane! Sunday June 14th dawned with scattered light clouds, but that didn´t last long. With the sky turning increasingly dark, I drove to the airfield at Alvor to do something I´d wanted to do for a very long time - Skydive.

After suiting up and a quick safety briefing we boarded the plane to try and get airborn as quickly as possible, to beat the weather. As we clawed our way up through thunderous black clouds, it looked more and more like this wasn´t going to happen. Rain, hail and a sudden drop of 2000ft made it feel like being a leaf being blown around on a winter´s day. But then suddenly we found some clear sky and we were off. Door open, feet out onto a tiny step, then we were out. Plummeting down with seemingly the whole world laid out below us. WOW. All too soon the chute opened and the second part of our adventure started.

Gliding down, swooping through clouds and rain, we came back to earth.

A huge thanks to all the guys at SkyFall Aero Vip for a fun, relaxed but very professional skydive.

Thanks also to everyone who generously donated over €1200, which goes to the Portuguese League against Cancer (LPCC), to carry on their vital work.”

Fiona is the owner of Fi-Line Fashions inArmação de Pera. If you would like to make a donation please contact Fiona on 914538888 or filine@sapo.pt.

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Rescue at Sea waves. We positioned the rib alongside and I assisted the sailor to free himself and then he managed to right the yacht.

At this time we had two boats in distress and a young family on board in situation that had worsened dramatically. As it was difficult to secure the rib in one place we circled in support until the sailors had regained energy some 45 minutes later.

They were then able to give us thumbs up as they attempted to tack in towards Meia Praia in the offshore winds.

They were grateful for the assistance we had given them.

For Paul Anthony, owner of Portofino’s restaurant on Lagos marina, a leisurely boat ride turned into a dramatic rescue at sea.

His ten-year experience in the UK armed forces and in the Bermuda Emergency Response Team came to good use. He is also an experienced boat user with a RYA Offshore Powerboat licence under his belt.

He explains here what happened.

“In late June my wife, Gorette, our two children and I, along with a good friend, Ally, and her daughter, headed out from the marina in Lagos for a cruise in a rib (rigid inflatable boat) down the coast. The weather conditions were excellent on what seemed a perfect Portugal day. We were very much looking forward to enjoying lunch at Alvor, further along.

After lunch we got back on board and as always, we put on our life jackets with the intention of heading towards Praia Dona Ana for some snorkeling. As we made our way out of the channel at Alvor I was aware that the weather and sea conditions had worsened and were changing dramatically.

The waves were crashing over the front of the boat with a very heavy swell.

Full throttle I turned from my course and headed straight for the object some minutes away. To our amazement we spotted a person in a wet suit and life jacket, rolling around in the water, apparently semi conscious. In what were very difficult conditions I attempted to position the rib along side the woman.

I managed to grab her arm and pulled her up into the boat. It was apparent she was in distress; she had turned blue and had difficulties in breathing. I loosened her life jacket and unzipped her wet suit and Gorette and Ally continued to give her assistance.

She was confused and pointed to what turned out to be her husband, in a sailing dinghy that also appeared to be in distress, in the distance. I headed for shore with the casualty. I dropped the woman and our friend off on the beach and immediately made for for the sailing dinghy. It was clear to me that he was inexperienced in these weather conditions and having lost control, was being blown out to sea.

My concern was for the safety of the children and we moved them behind the cockpit. The rib was fighting to keep course as we headed about one kilometre offshore towards the shelter of Praia Dona Ana.

It was then that two men in another sailing yacht headed out to assist. Their aim was for one of them to enter the dinghy in distress and bring it back to shore. I positioned the rib in the rough water along side the sailor in difficulty and reassured him that he was ok.

As I maneuvered the vessel I was checking behind and around the boat and also into the distance as the sea had become extremely rough. In my line of vision to the right I was aware of something that seemed to be a hand emerging from the waves and an object some distance away.

The second sailing yacht with what I believe were his friends, sailed close to us. One of them jumped off and got on board the boat in difficulty. Then the yacht capsized. The ropes on board tangled around the sailor and he was pulled under water as the vessel rose and fell in the

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The following evening the woman we’d rescued and her husband came to Portofino’s restaurant in the marina. They turned out to be German tourists on holiday. The lady's arm was in a sling as it had been dislocated when she was being brought into the boat during the rescue.

She was in tears as she thanked us for our assistance.

I suppose the moral of this story is that although we have clear blue skies, the Atlantic and the winds off the Algarve coast can create a vicious and unforgiving environment very quickly. It must never be taken for granted even when swimming in calm waters. My children certainly experienced first hand the dangers of the sea.”

Paul Anthony and family

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The History of Algarve Golf by Matt D'arcy Almost seven centuries ago a Scottish king, James II, banned ‘ye golf’ from being played anywhere across his kingdom because he felt it was distracting people from practising archery, a much-needed skill in battle.

The edict, handed down in Edinburgh, read: “It is ordanyt and decretyt that ye futbawe and ye golf be uterly cryt done and not usyt...” (It is ordained and decreed that football and golf be utterly condemned and not practised).

This was on March 6th, 1457. And in those late medieval years there were plenty of battles to keep the archers occupied!

But the futility of this was exposed in 1502 when his grandson James IV, one of his successors, lifted the ban following the signing of the Treaty of Glasgow between Scotland and England—because he wanted to play golf himself!

The following year saw the first recorded mention of golf equipment when a royal scribe recorded the purchase, ironically from a bowmaker in Perth, Scotland: "For golf clubbes and balles to the King that he play it with…”

In fact, we know from historical archives that forms of golf have been played for nine centuries.

Yet it is an amazing fact that half a century ago there wasn’t a single championship golf course anywhere in the Algarve, now one of the world’s premier golf destinations with 38 golf courses along its entire 90-mile width— or one almost every three miles!

Next year, 2016, marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of Penina when golfing legend Henry Cotton laid out his 18-hole course across what were formerly rice fields.

region is now one of Europe’s leading holiday destinations where an incredible total of 42 9-hole or 18-hole layouts can be played at 38 different golf courses within the Algarve zone of of the Federação Português de Golfe."

In fact, it is quite possible that a form of golf was played here on the Algarve as long as 2,000 years ago, during the Roman occupation.

Some historians trace the sport back to the Roman game of paganica, in which participants used a bent stick to hit a stuffed leather ball.

One theory asserts that paganica spread throughout Europe as the Romans conquered most of the continent during the first century BC (including what is now the Algarve), and eventually evolved into the modern game.

The first “proper” (in the loosest sense of the word!) golf course of any kind in the Algarve was built in the 1920s between Portimão and the beach of Praia da Rocha.

But the beautiful natural landscape of the area proved a somewhat tricky host at first, as a lack of fresh water meant that the greens were “browns” as they had to be constructed from an un attractive and unappealing mixture of sand and oil.

But Penina was the course, now called the Sir Henry Championship Course, which first focussed international attention on the Algarve as a golfing destination and was the trigger for the first golf hotels in Portugal to spring up.

West Algarve Álamos Golf | Alto Golf | Boavista Golf | Espiche Golf | Oceânico Nick Faldo | Morgado Golf | Oceânico O'Connor | Palmares Golf | Parque da Floresta | Penina Championship | Gramacho | Silves Golf | Vale da Pinta | Vale de Milho

The region draws hundreds of thousands of golfers to its almost incomparable selection of tees, greens and fairways each year, the plethora of courses, and the superb Algarve weather making it possible for them to play throughout all 12 months.

During the 1970s, the 1980s and on into the first half of the 1990s, golf course mushroomed all along Portugal’s south coast as it became increasingly attractive to holidaymakers from northern Europe, sparking a huge increase in Portugal golf breaks.

One golfing expert marveled at the way the Algarve had embraced the sport: "The

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Golf is a true all-year-round sport in the Algarve, though the main season is from late autumn to late spring. Winters are mild and golfers from northern European countries can enjoy warm, sunny days and keep their swings smooth at a time when their home courses are unplayable.

But here on the “Al-Golf” all the courses are eminently playable all the year round. And here is a list of the jewels in the crown that make Portugal’s Algarve one of the leading premier golf destinations on the planet.

The Algarve’s 38 Courses:

The Old Course at Vilamoura followed in 1969, and in recent years this Frank Pennick designed parkland style layout has several times been voted Portugal’s finest golf course by readers of the UK magazine Today’s Golfer.

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Now, as we approach the 50th anniversary of Sir Henry’s great golf creation at Penina, the mainly arid Algarve countryside familiar to summer visitors gives way to verdant oases at each of the golf complexes thanks to large, state-funded water catchment and distribution schemes, as well as private boreholes which tap into subterranean water sources for irrigation. Holes made tricky by water hazards are, therefore, not an infrequent feature on Algarve courses.

Forty years later it was the legendary Sir Henry Cotton, three times winner of The Open, who put the Algarve on the golf map.

In 1966 he designed the first traditional grass course at Penina, the first of three (Alto Golf and Benamor Golf were the others) he designed in the Algarve, a place he loved and made his home for almost 30 years.

And in the comparatively short time since then the Algarve has rapidly become synonymous with the great game of golf, the region and its courses regularly winning international awards from administrators, the golf travel industry and from golfers themselves.

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Arnold Palmer creating the glorious Victoria course at Vilamoura in 2004 and Sir Nick Faldo and Christy O’Connor designing the two widely differing courses at the spectacular Amendoeira Golf Resort which opened in 2008 on the fringes of Silves, alongside the A22 motorway. And more recently eco-friendly Espiche Golf Club and its award-winning clubhouse has opened outside Lagos.

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Central Algarve Balaia Golf Village | Oceânico Laguna | Oceânico Millennium | Vilamoura Old Course | Pine Cliffs Golf | Oceânico Pinhal| Pinheiros Altos | Quinta do Lago North | Quinta do Lago South | Laranjal | Salgados Golf | San Lorenzo Golf | Vale do Lobo Ocean | Vale do Lobo Royal | Oceânico Victoria | Vila Sol | Vilamoura Academy Eastern Algarve Benamor Golf | Castro Marim Golfe | Colina Verde | Monte Rei Golf Club | Quinta da Ria Quinta de Cima | Quinta do Vale.

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The Torre de Belém – Portugal’s sixth ‘wonder’By Ray Gillman The Torre de Belém was commissioned

by King Manuel I, so the architect, Francisco de Arruda, incorporated in the stone decoration the nautical symbols which characterised the ‘Manueline style’.

Armillary spheres and other navigational instruments, twisted and coiled ropes, chains, anchors and so on.

What will sail into view over the horizon?

As well as the Torre de Belém there are many fortresses on the sea’s edge around Portugal, guarding the communities from ocean-borne threat.

A defence against pirates...

When construction started on the Torre de Belém in 1515 the River Tagus almost lapped against the portals of the Jerónimos monastery nearby.

The Torre was built on rocks in the Tagus as a cannon-carrying gun emplacement – a fortress in the sea to protect the newlybuilt monastery, and Lisbon, from raids by ‘corsairs’.

These were privateers: fearless and unscrupulous captains, with their own ships and men, who plundered on land and at sea – preying on the ships in port or returning home laden with spices, silks, silver, ivory and, sometimes, gold, from the recently discovered lands on the other side of the world.

An eclectic design...

Lagos has two.

The city itself was a Moorish stronghold and when the Portuguese finally ousted them towards the end of the thirteenth century Lagos was virtually turned into a fortress

by Dom Dinis. He protected the citizens by building high walls around them, with nine towers and eight gates.

The Fortaleza da Porta da Bandeira now on the Avenida in Lagos was, like the Belém tower, also surrounded by sea, when it was built as a defence against corsairs.

One ‘corsair’ who attacked Lagos and Sagres - and caused immense damage - is referred to, without affection, by the Portuguese as “that well-known English pirate, Sir Francis Drake”. Here’s why:

The battlements of the fortress bear repeated stone shields carved with the cross of the Order of Christ – the military/religious order of which Prince Henry the Navigator had been the Grand Master.

The Spanish usurpation of Portugal started right here...

The sentry-posts at the corners, with their ‘melon’ domes are based on a Moroccan design and there are also Moorish arches (and a carved rhinoceros, to celebrate the Discoveries in Africa).

The boy-king Dom Sebastian had launched his ill-fated expedition into Morocco, in 1578, from the bay of Lagos. He and 15000 of Portugal’s finest young men were killed, and only 100 or so were released by the Moors in

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King Philip II of Spain had invaded a ‘rudderless’ Portugal in 1580.

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exchange for huge ransom payments which severely weakened the Portuguese economy.

The king’s elderly uncle - a cardinal - Henrique - had served as regent when Sebastian inherited the crown as an infant, now he was proclaimed king but died within two years.

Philip II of Spain saw the opportunity to invade and annexe the country - supported by some wealthy Portuguese who were weary of protracted war and cognisant of the need to bolster the economy through the influx of Spain’s ‘American’ silver.

King Philips of Spain (3 of them successively) would rule Portugal until the Braganças won the nation back sixty years later.

It was that same Spanish silver and treasure that was a root cause of Spain’s war with England ending with the famous victory by Drake over their Armada.

Arise, Sir Francis...

Francis Drake had been at loggerheads with the Spanish since his early days as a slave trader attempting to sell African slaves in Spanish Mexico.

Licensed by Queen Elizabeth to plunder any of King Philip of Spain’s property, he did so with energy and success.

He attacked in Panama - a drop-off point for Spanish ships bringing silver and gold from Peru. In 1577 Queen Elizabeth sent him to the Pacific coast of South America.

He attacked and looted unprotected merchant ships up the coasts of Chile and Peru and eventually sailed across the Pacific and Indian Oceans around the Cape of Good Hope back to England. He had circumnavigated the world!

Wealthy with the treasure he retained from the voyage, Queen Elizabeth knighted him in 1581.

The Armada is coming...

In 1585 and 1586 Elizabeth again ‘unleashed’ Sir Francis Drake on a series of raids which saw him take towns and treasure in North and South America.

These acts prompted King Philip to order the building and equipping of a vast armada of warships to invade England.

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Opening of new Nandi Charity shop Dianne Worman On May 31st, the President of the Câmara, Sra. Joaquine Matos, who is a keen supporter, did the Nandi a huge honour by cutting the ribbon to our new shop. The opening ceremony was attended by a good many of the shop’s volunteers and longtime customers and supporters.

They were treated to drinks, nibbles and a slice of cake that was decorated in chocolate cats and dogs, so thankfully donated especially for the day by Helder Cardoso, e-mail: hc.mysweetpassion@hotmail.com.

In March of this year, the main Nandi Charity Shop in Lagos was given notice that their lease was cancelled and had only 10 days to move out. Coming as a shock to everyone, forces were gathered to find new local premises to serve all our faithful customers and supporters.

Much investigating and viewing of premises took place. Finally, a shop was located on the road behind the private Hospital S. Gonçalo, next door to the new Sete Mares Restaurant and it was twice the size!

The day was a huge success with almost €1000 taken on that one day, that will go a long way to helping the many animals that the Nandi Charity Shop help provide for. In the past ten years, the Nandi has helped in neutering well over 5000 cats and dogs, given aid to sick animals and continues to help feed the cat colonies and gives grants to other feeding programmes.

If anyone would like to help out by being a volunteer or donating unwanted items, just come into any of the Nandi Shops for information. If you would like to help by supporting our forthcoming charity events, we have 3 coming up until the end of 2015.

(1)‘Battle of the Boffins’, Thursday, Sept.

24th, a dinner and quiz night at Picanha’s Buffet Grill restaurant in Luz, meal, prizes, fun for all, €12.00 per ticket, call Dianne on 919 117 108 for tickets.

(2) Annual Christmas Fair, Sunday, November 29th at the Mercado de Levante (nr. Bus station) in Lagos. If you would like a table, please call Annette on 282 762 620.

(3) Christmas Dinner and Dance, Saturday, December 5th, at the Boa Vista Golf Club House. Victor the entertainer will be providing the merriment. €25.00 per person, contact Patricia Chesterton for tickets on 913 636 983. Alternatively, you can call into any of the Nandi Charity Shops to purchase tickets or get more information.

At this time we would like to thank all our faithful volunteers who have worked tirelessly to keep this Charity going, too many to mention individually who give their heart and soul to this cause. Also, the people who continue to donate items and support our cause year after year, we humbly thank you all too, without you all, what would the animal situation in the Algarve be like now?

Vale Da Telha Family Fun Day Voted A Big Success

By Matt D’Arcy face-painting and hair-braiding and various fairground-style games to be played.

As Amovate President John Bergstrom-Potter said afterwards the entire event was the result of a huge effort by the committee and volunteers.

As we left the Vale Da Telha Family Fun Day on the Algave’s west coast at Aljezur after five enjoyable hours my four-year-old granddaughter settled back into her car seat, reflected on the pony rides, the bouncy castle and various games, and said contentedly: “That was fantastic—can we come back again next week?”

Summer's unsolicited remark was a fitting testimonial to this pivotal event of the charity fund-raising for 2015 by local residents’ association Amovate.

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She had a fantastic time as did all the kids and their parents who attended Amovate's fun day which was also a charity fundraiser.

The photographs by Sue Bedford show people having fun at co-host Hugo’s Bar as the Bombeiros Band played, the Caporeira Dancers entertained and singer/ guitarist Areano had the crowd singing and dancing.

There was a petanque tournament, an assortment of stalls selling arts and crafts,

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He said: “Ian and Sue Bedford were outstanding in the design etc. of the programme, Steve Scott was the lead of the events committee, Sue Bergstrom-Potter, Kate Lang and Chic Wilson performed heroically, cooking burgers, hot dogs and bifanas all day without a break."

“It was difficult to assess how many people turned up—but a conservative estimate would be at least 250," Mr Bergstrom-Potter added.

“We are already starting to plan next year’s event, which is hoped will be bigger, with maybe two stages.” Watch this space.

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A first adventure into the Alentejo

By Charles Stephens

cobbled streets to explore, leading up to what looks like a castle from the outside, but which is in fact a completely intact and compact stone - built bullring. Just when the Toytown proportions have you thinking it's not Death in the Afternoon, there is a darker side however. This being Portugal, bulls are no longer killed in the fights: except in Monsaraz, where for each of the last eleven or so years, locals have applied for a special exemption to the law to allow them to kill one bull. The exemptions were turned down, but they went ahead with the killing anyway, with seemingly no action taken as a result. We didn't know this as we explored the ring and might have felt a bit differently about if we had, especially in the underground gated pens for the bulls, where the mud has been freshly churned up by hooves.

Enough culture. The skies cleared for a brilliant sunset, taken on the terrace of Q café with a very large glass of branco. Dinner was unassuming but substantial.

On the occasional day when the wind blows from the east, flights from Faro take off towards Spain, turn left at the Spanish border and head north. After a few minutes, the Algarve gives way to a landscape of high plains, craggy hilltops and lakes. Ever wondered what was down there? Me neither.

To our shame, in six years on the Algarve, we have never ventured further inland than Monchique, so about time to find out about the Alentejo.

The Rough Guide to Portugal (2010 edition, second hand from mother: don't ask) lists 35 "must see" sights, none in the Algarve. Number 5 is Monsaraz, and on the recommendation of some friends, that's where we went. However, we chose one of the wettest weekends of the year so far for the trip, so Beja was a quick scurry through the showers to find a coffee so can't really say we saw much there. The rain had stopped a bit for lunch in Évora, which looks like a more interesting proposition. A tangle of Moorish streets around a fairly intact Roman temple, big open squares, attractive parks and being on a hill like most Alentejo towns, views for miles.

Monsaraz is known locally as the "eagles' nest": a village of just 300 people perched on a vertiginous summit looking out over lakes and plains towards Spain, just 10 miles or so away. There are really only two

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Then for the real show. After nightfall and sat outside our very nice room at the little Horta da Courtada hotel a mile outside Monsaraz, the silence and darkness were absolutely profound. Apart from the obvious display of zillions of stars in the absence of light pollution, there were a few larger objects. A bit of Googling revealed that all five visible planets were visible that night (if you see what I mean), with Jupiter and Venus particularly noticeable. Throw in the rustle of cicadas and a large glass of brandy for a perfect Alentejo night.

through mile after mile of orderly rows of vines leading to a truly industrial scale production facility, with ranks of stainless steel silos and automated packing lines. It's not all about plonk though (and I know my plonk): there is still a shed where grapes are tramped by foot for the best wines and the result aged in American barrels in chill tunnels 70 metres underground. Sadly, the tasting at the end of the tour was of the stuff from the stainless steel tanks, albeit with some oak chips thrown in. I'm not grumbling and a very interesting way to pass a wet Sunday morning.

Back out into the weather and the long drive South past the huge lake of Baragem da Alqueva, the largest artificial lake in Europe.

85km long and with a shoreline of over 1,000km, the lake forms the border between Portugal and Spain for a stretch and, to loop back to the beginning, can be clearly studied on the flight north from Faro if the routing allows. The lake is dotted with piers and marinas for boat trips and water sports, but sadly not too attractive in the rain, so we pressed on through thousands of hectares of wheat fields to the IP2 and then the motorway back to the Algarve.

Things to do next time, when we go back: take a boat trip on Lake Alqueva, check out some of the other bars and restaurants in Monsaraz, enjoy the pool and gardens at Horta da Courtada and spend a bit longer in some vineyards. Then plan which bit of the Portuguese interior to have a look at next…..

Horta de Courtada is just six or so rooms, presumably converted from farm buildings down a little track. Each has their own garden, but the central complex had a pool (no use this weekend unfortunately) as well as a homely little dining room where a fabulous breakfast was served: thanks for looking after us Virginie and Ana. Sunday morning and the rain is back, but that doesn't matter on a winery tour. We opted for probably the most well known, Herdade do Esporão. I had always (wrongly) assumed that Alentejo wine - good and bad - had been produced by the tanker load for centuries. Wrong. Production only really took off in the 1980's after various land reforms following the 1974 revolution. You wouldn't know it now: the drive through the Esperão estate from Regenguos stretches

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A life thwarting crime than HM the Queen. Obviously, over such a long period there were many changes, but in terms of government the most important of these was in my view the fight against corruption. When I went there in 1974 this was endemic, but with the forming of the Independent Commission Against Corruption and the work of police, Hong Kong is now one of the “cleanest” countries in the world.

Other changes were the increasing number of Chinese mainland visitors after 1997 and the massive growth in infrastructure and investment.

David Thomas set up Safe Communities Algarve (SCA) about five years ago after a career that took him around the world. He served in the Hong Kong Police, worked as a consultant for INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Bangkok. Here he tells us a bit about his background and why he set up SCA. 1. Please can you tell about your family background?

I grew up in Carshalton, Surrey in the UK and undertook my schooling there. My interests as a teenager were classic cars and motorcycles owning my first car a Renault Dauphine at the age of 17. I spent 10 years in the local Air Training Corps. I married my wife Jane following a love affair with a 1963 Jaguar E Type. Although sadly my E-type was sold in order to pay for a deposit on our first house, luckily our marriage has lasted somewhat longer – currently 42 years.

2. Please can you tell us about your professional background?

After leaving school I spent a short while in banking and computer programming and sales, which I did because my best subject at school was mathematics. However this was not for me and in 1972 I joined the Royal Air Force as a trainee pilot. I managed to master and go solo on the basic flying course, but I found flying jet aircraft upside down too demanding, so I left in 1974.

3. How did you end up working for the Hong Kong Police?

On leaving the RAF, I considered the Metropolitan Police, the Canadian combined

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armed forces and the British Army. However, the Royal Hong Kong Police were recruiting at the time and on the advice of a friend I applied to the Hong Kong Office in London.

After interviews I was lucky enough to be accepted and flew to Hong Kong with my wife on 7th November 1974.

4. What were the biggest challenges you faced during your time there?

To be honest with a career spanning 31 years in many different roles and at increasing levels of responsibility there were many challenges; initially getting to grips with the Cantonese language. However if I was to list the greatest of these it would be: the 3 years I worked as the Head of the VIP Protection Unit responsible for the close protection of visiting Heads of State including Her Majesty the Queen and George Bush (the elder), who was at the time Vice President of the USA. Other challenges were certainly the time I spent as Commandant of a Vietnamese Boat People camp with 11,000 people in huts and under canvas and towards the end of my career securing funding of HK$ 2 Billion for the new 42 storey police headquarters. I was lucky that my career was diverse and the challenges were both operational and administrative!

5. When you retired in 2005 you were an Assistant Commissioner - what were some of the biggest changes that you had seen during your 31 years there?

Some may think that 1997 was to bring about many change but in reality this was not the case. In fact, only our badges of rank changed as well as our loyalty now being to the Hong Kong Administrative Region of China rather

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6. What did you do after you left Hong Kong?

In fact, I had very little rest time as I was recruited as a full time consultant to INTERPOL by the Secretary General about a week before leaving! We arrived in Portugal in May 2005 and by August I was travelling to and from Lyon in France once or twice a month. So it was a case of setting up our house in Portugal very quickly.

7. Can you give us an idea about life at Interpol?

I would described this as an excellent opportunity to gain international experience in policing. My work was providing expertise and guidance in the establishment of INTERPOL’s training capacity, particularly with regards to developing a strategy and providing coordination. As a consultant this brought me into contact with a wide range of staff at different levels from the Secretary General to front line operational staff. At the time there were nearly 80 different nationalities working at the Headquarters in Lyon so there was considerable diversity in culture, language and experience.

8. Can you give us an idea of the average day with Interpol?

There is really no average day in INTERPOL as each day brings new challenges and demands. Of course INTERPOL deals with many different matters and for operational staff new cases arose daily requiring INTERPOL’s expertise. Basically the organisation is there to support its 190 member states, so requests for assistance could come from many countries, including Portugal, at any time. My work often involved preparing briefings for the Secretary General and his deputies; preparation for and attending Executive Committee meeting presided over by the elected President and working on a diverse range of projects, including an Anti-corruption Academy. I had

the opportunity to visit a number of different countries so was able to gain valuable experience in how police operated in these countries.

9. Were you involved in any high profile cases and can you give us any details please.

Although my work was largely administrative, this did not mean there was no excitement or pressures. I think a couple of successes stand out during my time. Firstly my visit to the Russian Police and negations with them which resulted in the setting up of an INTERPOL Anti Heroin Smuggling Training Centre on the outskirts of Moscow. Also the acceptance by the INTERPOL Executive Committee of INTERPOL’s first Training Strategy, which I developed, was another high point, as well as securing significant funding from the German Government for a police project in Africa – known as Project OASIS. 10. And similarly can you tell us about your job as a consultant to UN office on drugs and crime.

Basically my job was to evaluate a 10 year UNODC project concerning the establishment of Border Liaison Posts between countries in the Greater Mekong area of South East Asia.

This involved extensive travel in Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. It was very challenging work but interesting to the point that if it was “unpaid” I would still have done it! Basically the work involved evaluating the project which meant speaking to front line officers and Government officials from the military, police, immigration and Customs etc. concerning the passing of information and developing of intelligence in the area of cross border drug trafficking as well as people trafficking. The writing of the evaluation report to United Nations standards was also a challenge!

11. What kind of cases did you get involved with? Any interesting experiences?

Being in Bangkok at the height of the “Red Shirt” disturbances was certainly an experience, which resulted in me working from the hotel for a few days as the United Nations Office was surrounded by demonstrators. Another highlight was being invited to speak before the Governor of a Province in Cambodia together with his police, customs, and immigration officials in a large hut in a rural area. I asked officials a number of questions specific to their work, but there was a stony silence, only to turn out that the Governor (a former Khmer Rouge officer) needed to vet the questions first of all.

12. What stands out in your mind and why?

What stood out in my mind was the way that some countries, many much poorer that Portugal, managed to get the best out of

the limited resources they had. For example providing regular training using IT in border posts many miles from the nearest town.

Regular in-service training is vitally important in ensuring professional standards but often when an economy suffers, it is training that is often cut. Crossing the Mekhong River from Thailand to Laos in a motorized canoe with a suitcase was also an experience!

13. How did you end up in the Algarve?

In the 1990s we travelled to a number of European countries on holiday and felt of these Portugal best suited our interests and lifestyle. We bought a house here in 1995 and visited it for holidays until our retirement from Hong Kong 10 years later. We moved in at the end of May 2005.

14. Don't you find it quiet after such an eventful career?

This is a question I am often asked. The difference between Hong Kong and Portugal could not be greater, particularly when it comes to the pace of life. Certainly in Hong Kong most services were a “one stop shop” where matters were dealt with quickly. Here things can take somewhat longer! However my work with Safe Communities Algarve keeps me fully engaged and with a number of hobbies, life is anything but quiet.

15. Please tell us how you ended up setting up Safe Communities Algarve Towards the end of 2009 there was an increased sense of insecurity in the Algarve as a result of violent indoor residential robberies committed by overseas gangs against foreigners. Clearly there was a need for police to have greater awareness of the needs of the foreign community and for that community to know how they could help the police in the fight against crime. Portugal is one of the few countries I have visited which did not have any community associations dealing with crime prevention. I discussed this with the Algarve Civil Governor at the time and later with the Commander of the GNR for the region. I put the idea to the latter of forming a community based crime prevention association and he gave it full support – hence it came into being.

16. How has it grown since you set it up?

At the start it had around 12 pieces of crime prevention advice on a website, dealing mainly with crime such as burglaries and car crime.

Since then we have become involved in wildfire prevention and cybercrime advice. In fact, we now have 13 different services, including advice to tourists and on our new Safe Communities Portugal website, a Cybercrime Section with Cybersecurity alerts updated daily. We have crime prevention advice in eight languages including Chinese and Russian. Our

committee has grown to seven including a cybersecurity expert Jim Litchko, plus we have a number of advisors. Jane helps me a great deal with displays and seminars. We deal with over 500 enquiries a year and in June 2015 we received nine crime reports (some very serious) which were referred to police. Our two websites are visited by nearly 500 people daily and are reached in 26 countries. We now have protocols with the GNR, PSP, ANPC, SEF and AMAL as well as close associations with ASAE and the Judicial Police. We also work closely with the British Vice Consul, Clive Jewell, in Portimão. We are also grateful for the support of the British and Dutch Ambassadors. We are constantly taking on new projects such as that currently with the ANPC concerning wildfire prevention advice to tourists. We are now expanding into other areas of Portugal.

17. What are the main challenges when it comes to crime in the Algarve?

Basically, our position on the south west tip pf Europe. We have open borders as well as a long coastline just north of Africa. In addition a number of large drug shipments use routes off the Portuguese coast originating from Africa en-route to northern European countries.

Crime has decreased in the Algarve by some 27 % since 2008, but external factors and migration into the country are, I feel, top priorities at present. It is reassuring therefore that the police work very closely with their overseas counterparts especially those from Spain in the sharing of information, so we can be one step ahead of the criminals.

18. If you look ahead what would you say your biggest concerns were about crime in the Algarve - do you see any patterns developing?

If we look at crime patterns, I feel that cybercrime is going to be one of the greatest growth crimes globally and the Algarve will not be immune to this. There are many expats living here with banking for instance in the UK and we know from information we receive that there has been a considerable growth in scams targeting the lifestyles of many expatriates. As such we will work closely with the Judicial Police concerning awareness and prevention. At the present time crime, especially violent crime is decreasing, but with our proximity and increasing migration things can change. Portugal has been rated one of the safest countries in the world, so we must all help for it to continue that way.

More details about David’s work can be found on: www.safecommunitiesalgarve.com Facebook www.facebook.com/scalgarve He can be contacted at: info@safecommunitiesalgarve.com or on 913045093

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MARINA DE LAGOS

relax.... drink....Eat.... tasty Tapa’s & Grill Served day & evening All sports shown, live music, free wi-fi, pool table large outside terrace & lounge area overlooking the marina TheLighthouseBarLagos

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What’s On...

The Lagos Grand Winter Ball

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

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

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

There is space for 120 guests on 15 tables of eight so book your table as soon as possible. Tickets cost 30 euros, which includes a three-course meal including wine and coffee, and 10 euros will go to charity.

The Boavista Golf and Spa Resort will be hosting this very special event. This is another great opportunity to get dressed up and dance the night away while raising moneys for local charities.

This winter ball will be held on the evening of December 11th with entertainment to excite, dazzle and amaze. This will include carol singers, live music and a raffle.

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

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Lunch Bunch charity event

Fun for charity come prepared and if you have a backing track, bring it of an SD card. There are plenty of interesting stalls offering a variety of crafts, ideal for Christmas and birthday gifts.

So come and celebrate the end of summer in style making the most of the wonderful Algarve climate.

The Ladies Lunch Bunch invite you to a great pre-Christmas shopping experience.

The event is being held in the Emerson Suite at the Boavista Golf Resort on Tuesday, October 27th between 10am and 1pm. The event is in support of the four very worthy charities of the Lunch Bunch which are, Nandi, Riding for the Disabled, the bombeiros and CASLAS.

Madrugada Charity is working hard to improve the way in which people affected by life limiting illness are supported here in the Algarve. They have a Support Centre in Luz which offers a wide range of services and the charity provides palliative care for those wishing to spend their last remaining days in their own home fully supported by a professional team of nurses.

This will be a unique opportunity to find that extra special gift from a wide range of quality products, many of which are hand crafted locally by skilled artists.

Products available will include individually designed cards and paintings, fine jewellery, beauty products, clothing ranges and accessories, toys and clothes for children, art glass, not to mention delicious chocolates and jams!

For more information about this event contact either Patricia Sandford (Inpsandford@gmail.com), Susan Puttick (susanalice757@gmail.com) or Kate Kinnair (kinnair@sapo.pt). For more information about the Ladies Lunch Bunch contact Janice Galloway (janicegalloway@hotmail.co.uk)

The event is taking place between 11am and 4pm on September 27th.

Carvoeiro Clube de Ténis is hosting an ‘End of Summer Fair’ in aid of the Madrugada Charity. The day promises to be fun filled, offering games, entertainments, delicious refreshments, a BBQ, therapies, face painting, hair braiding, manicures, children’s tennis, dance, Zumba and magic.

There’s an opportunity to be a busker for fifteen minutes, so if you want to perform

For more information or if you would like to contribute or volunteer, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please contact the Carvoeiro Clube de Ténis tl: 282 358 236, tm: 961 137 20, email geral@tenniscarvoeiro.com or Madrugada Charity on 282 761 375, 964 951 570, email admin@madrugada-portugal.com

Sing for fun

Open studio An Open Studio is being held in Quinta Pintados, Chilrão in Monchique between 12pm and 4pm on September 27th featuring paintings by Liz Allen.

For more information please call 282 955 320 or email at: liz@lizallenart.com.

You can find directions here: www.lizallenart.com/directions.htm

Our summer programme is drawing to a close - but not before we get to perform some of our favourite songs from this season one more time at the Tomorrow and Espiche Golf Club event on September 6th. We had a great time there last year and it's lovely to have been invited back again to help raise money for such a good cause.

After that we will be starting our Autumn/ Winter programme - which will include our extensive list carols and Christmas songs (it always feels a little odd to be singing them when the sun is shining and Christmas still feels very far away).

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As always, the start of a new programme is the perfect time to join the choir - so if you enjoy singing, or you are interested in taking it up for the first time, come along and join us.

The Western Algarve Choir are an allinclusive choir with no auditions or previous singing experience necessary, and a strong emphasis on singing for fun.

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

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Get funky

Jo has been embracing the creative spirit of the Algarve with an open mind. She has been playing music and doing art and constantly getting inspired by the locals and those traveling through.

Reflecting on Peace and Love in the Algarve.

So, having been here since June 4th, she has written a children’s bool and began a duo called “Funky Folky” with William Murphy from Birmingham, England. The name of the duo pretty much covers what they do some old, new rock, and folk, and jazzy pop tunes, including some Portuguese and some originals that Jo has written.

Artist Sue Hall is working at spreading some peace and love in our sometimes turbulent world. She has constructed letters using shells found in the Algarve.

The letters are created in a mirror image or inverted format.

American artist, musician and writer now based in the Algarve, Jo Alice Braswell, is holding an art exhibition on September 13th in Salema at the Calmaria Store.

jobraswell on Facebook For more information please email joalice: braswell558@gmail.com

It is a one day event from 10am and 4pm. This is her first exhibition since she left Los Angeles.

"Funky Folky" on facebook and Jo’s website www.joalice.com

Dance the dance

The school’s main focuses are the Vaganova Method of Classical Ballet, Carater Dance and Contemporary Dance, styles in which our students regularly participate in national and international competitions.

There is a basic course for beginners and a professional course for the more advanced, with yearly exams. Other forms of dance taught by the school include Modern Dance, Oriental Dance, Hip-Hop, Ballroom Dance including Kizomba and Salsa, Tap Dance, Flamenco, Zumba...and more.

The Dance Association of Lagos starts its new school year on September 1st. New members are welcome to join all year round and the school accepts children from the age of three.

Please contact ass.danca.lagos@gmail.com for more details or call 912376595 or 915812055.

Get twitching

The annual Sagres Birdwatching Festival will take place this year between October 1st and 4th.

There’s plenty on offer for twitchers and nature lovers alike including scuba diving,

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For more information and to register to take part in the event please go to www.birdwatchingsagres.com

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They are photographed in various locations such as Porto de Mós and Boca da Ria either in water or when the sun is setting or rising.

Reflections or shadows are then formed which spell the word Peace or Love the correct way round. The words are captured in shadow or reflection, caught for a moment before the tide retreats or the sun sets and the word will vanish.

She is currently exhibiting at Chicca’s Restaurant, Luz where they are available for sale at affordable prices.

A donation from each sale goes to Chicca’s Charity which supports animals in need in the Algarve.

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What's On... Sardine Festival

Superb sardines This year’s Sardine Festival has been a huge success. Hundreds of tourists and locals turned up.

In total 350kg of Sardines, 200kg of sweet potatoes, 20kg of calamari, 15 boxes of avocados, 30kg of steak and lots of burgers, bifana, sausages, beer, wine, gin and rum were all consumed! More people than ever before turned up to enjoy the delicious

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food and evenings’ entertainment. There was traditional live music from live local bands, DJs, traditional dancers and even some Karaoke.

There were about 30 stalls selling everything from homemade cakes, local wines and other produce to clothes, arts and crafts, sweets, Sagres, Super Bock and Caipirinhas! Other stalls at the festival included Whipsmith nitrogen ice-creams, the Little Kitchen Company’s horse trailer

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pizzas, and the pork man in a van! The other restaurant involved was the Atlantico.

The Pickled Carrot and Algarve Marquees teamed up to organise the catering, bar and the seating and tables all under the big stretch tent.

There will be another Sardine Festival in Luz on September 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th.

Fotos courtesy of - www.birchphotography.com

What's On... Sardine Festival

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What's On... Silves Medieval Festival

Fotos courtesy of - www.facebook.com/pages/Feira-Medieval-de-Silves

Step back in time in Silves This year’s Silves Medieval Festival was another huge success with thousands and thousands of people coming from all over Europe for the event.

This was the 12th annual event and it is now one of the biggest and best summer festivals.

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The stunning town of Silves really comes alive during the 10 day event with its hugely historic atmosphere.

People dress in medieval costumes, eat and drink medieval fare, cross paths with jousting knights, mysterious moors, leprous beggars and more.

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

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The Vale da Telha Arts & Crafts Show

Lagos Art

Norman Denkel-Fishes

Some of the Algarve’s finest artists and artisans will display their significant talents at an exciting new Vale da Telha Arts & Crafts Show next month.

São Bras Museum, Ferragudo and at Quinta do Logo. But this is the first time Susan and her colleagues have mounted a significant exhibition on this part of the Algarve.

In what is possibly the first major show of its kind to be staged in this fast-growing west coast community outside Aljezur, a number of designers in fabrics, wood, glass, jewellery, ceramics and natural soaps—plus two artists—will exhibit and offer for sale their beautiful creations.

She explained: “It’s an exciting new venture, being able to bring our creations to a totally new audience and, perhaps, set a precedent for years to come as the numbers of resident Portuguese and expats continues to grow along the Aljezur coastline.

The show will be hosted at the Restaurante Vale da Telha alongside the Pines Roundabout on Sunday, September 13th between 11am and 5pm.

Entrance is free and each artist or artisan will have his or her own table, all arranged alongside the outside of the room to allow free movement between all the exhibits.

Artist Susan J Puttick, one of the driving forces behind the show, has exhibited with fellow artists and craftsmakers on a regular basis across the Algarve including Caldas de Monchique, Fortaleza da Luz, Tavira ,the

“We like to include talented artists from as many countries as possible, which up to now includes, Portugal, England, France, Germany, and America, in order to give people a great variety of products to choose from.”

Susan, who works with oil-based coloured pencils to produce her artworks, is one of a number of highly-skilled artists and craft creators who will be exhibiting and selling at the show.

The other artists include: Susan J Puttick, Gill Goode, Nina Bradley, P.M Exley, Norman Denkel, Sandie Croft and Trudi Deal.

A special cultural event is being held in Lagos Marina on September 5th between 3pm and 9pm.

The event will promote the Marina de Lagos Academy of Art. There will be a life drawing class which is open to the public during the afternoon.

There will also be the opening on an exhibition by the Algarve Artists Network and music by the Lagos Music Academy.

The gallery will be open every day (except Sunday and Saturday) from 10-7pm until the 21st of September.

Marina de Lagos supports artists by having created an “art center” in Núcleo Gil Eanes, with exhibitions, art classes and permanent display of the works of several artists and continues to contribute to raise attention to the culture of Algarve.

Algarve Artists Network The Algarve Artists Network is a group of 22 professional artists of different nationalities, from various countries: Portugal, England, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Scotland, Poland and Japan.

They support each other through the exchange of ideas and skills. All artists have a special connection with the Algarve.

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Gill Goode & Watercolour Wares

The group was created in 2006 and since then their art has been exhibited regularly in Portugal.

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Mondays continued...

Bodhi Room | Monday - Friday 2-5p.m Lagos | €7 per session, 30 Euros the whole week | 920 559 642 | www.bodhiroom.moonfruit.com Swimming Lessons with Yvonne | Mon, Wed & Thurs (from 2.30pm) & Sat (from 9am) | €9 | Boavista Golf Resort | To book: 917 953 914 Mon - Sat - Dance School of Lagos | Different Dance Classes, All Ages 912376595 / 915812055/ ass.danca.lagos@gmail.com Weekly Services | Sundays 8am & 11.30, and Thursday 10am St. Vincent’s Anglican Church, Praia da Luz Holiday Courses with Yvonne | 3x per Week | €20 Members €25 non members | Boavista Golf Resort | To book: 917 953 914

Monthly 15% off all Spa & Beauty Treatments | 30 min Reflexology 30€ | Golf Santo Antonio, Budens | 282690086 4th (The Muskets), 18th & 26th (The Shakespearos) September - Live Music & BBQ | Food: 7.30 Music: 8.30 | €8 Adults & €6 Kids | Pigs Head, Burgau | 282 697 315 3rd & 17th September | Open Mic Night with Funky Folky | 20.30 untill 23.30 | Great food and ambience, all musicians and poets welcome! | Tutti Paletti, Barao de Sao João near the senior center.

12th September- Live Music with the MASHUPS & Hog Roast | Food: 7.30 Music: 8.30 | €10 Adults & €6 Kids | Pigs Head, Burgau | 282 697 315 13th September 10am - 4pm - Art Exhibit by Jo Braswell | Refreshments, Live music & Art | Calmaria, Salema, next to Solmar Pastelaria 23rd September 11am - Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group Meeting Restaurant Piril ampo, Lagos | Carol Evans | 926297527

Mondays (& Fri) ROLL UP - for bowlers that have played before | Floresta Bowls Club , Rua Direita , Praia da Luz | 919707635 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

8pm - Live Fado Music | Taberna De Lagos | 919 426 240 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

Tuesdays Bowls for Beginners | Free Lessons | Floresta Bowls Club, Rua Direita , Praia da Luz | 919707635 7.30 - 9.30am (& Thurs, Fri) - Zazen Meditation | Zen Dojo Tai Ku An, nr.

Barão São João | Donation Based | 919 718 955 7:30pm - Life Journal Bible Study | Oasis Christian Fellowship | 936 358 553 | rolland@rollandwright.com 8.30am - 5.30pm (&Thurs)- (1hr) Equipment Classes Lisa | Drop-in | Pilates Room, Lagos | Call for Details: 926 514 613 | www.pilatesroomlagos.com 9.30 - 10.30am (&Thurs)- Body Fit Classes | €5 | Golf Santo Antonio, Budens | 282 690 086 10-11.30am - Hatha Yoga with Diana | €8 | Barao S. Joao | 962492607 10.30am -12pm (&Thurs) - Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Classes with Ann | €8 The Yoga Place, Burgau (overlooking the beach) | 913 202 621 10.30am - 12.30pm (&Thurs) - Stain Glass Classes with Dianne | €10 Espiche | 919 117 108 12.30 - 13.45 - Hatha Yoga with Kathrin | €5 or €20 x 5 sess | Madrugada Support Centre | 282 761 375 1.30 - 4pm - Bridge Club | Spinnnikers Bar | 282 031 498 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 8pm - Mantra Chanting Circle with Marion & Dani | Inlight, Lagos | 914523636 8.30pm (& Mon,Thurs & Fri) Live Music | O Artistas bar, Lagos 282769147

Wednesdays

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

9.30-10.30am - Zumba Classes with Monica | €5 | Golf Santo Antonio, Budens | 282 690 086

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

10 - 11am (& Fri) Zumba w/ Lucienne | €6.50, Hotel Belavista, Luz, 968288258

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 7.10 pm - Zumba w/ Gi & Vítor | €5 | Lagos (Magnólia Apts.) | 912 417 994

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10 - 11.30am - Hatha Yoga | InLight Lagos | www.inlightlagos.wix.com/inlight 11-12pm - Pilates with Lucienne | €6.50 | Hotel Belavista, Luz | 968288258 6.00 - 8.30pm - K9 Dog Training | €50 per month, Lagos | 964 083 602 6.30 - 8pm - Gentle Hatha Yoga | Hotel Belavista, Luz | €8 | 965 201 477 6.30 - Yin Yoga Class with Ann | €8 | The Yoga Place, Burgau | 913 202 621 7 - 8pm - Irish Dance classes with Fabiola | €30 per month (4h per month) Primary School of Vila do Bispo | 925 561 640/damhsa.fab@gmail.com 7.30 pm - Bokwa Fitness with Gi & Vítor | €5 | Lagos (Magnólia Apts. overlooking the beach of Porto de Mós) | 912 417 994 8.30 - 9.30am (& Thurs, Fri)- Zazen Meditation | Zen Dojo Tai Ku An, nr.

Barão São João | Donation Based | 919 718 955 9.30pm- Late (& Sat) - Late Karaoke | O Artistas Bar Lagos | 282 769 147 Elvis Tribute Band & Buffet | €16pp | Boavista Golf Resort | 282 000 114 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 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

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11 - 12pm - (&Tues)- Pilates with Monica | €5 | Golf Santo Antonio, Budens | 282 690 086

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11 - 12pm - NIA Dance & Fitness | €7 | Alma Verde Studio | 963 233 725 5.30 - 7pm - Tai Ji Quan with Carl | €8 | Barão São João | 919 718 955 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 19.30 - Summer Buffet & Family Disco | €16pp | Boavista Golf Resort | 282 000 114

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 €25 x 4 sess. | Espiche | 968 086 320 6pm - Adult 5-A-Side Football | €3 | Burgau Sports Centre | 282697350 19.30 - BBQ Evenings & Live Music | €16pp | Boavista Golf Resort | 282 000 114 9pm - Karaoke Night | Valentinos Restaurant | 914852266 9pm till 12pm - "Funky Folky" | Live Music Fools & Horses, Lagos 282 762 970 10pm - 'till late - Karaoke/Live Music | Atabai Bar | Barao S. João | 282688072 10pm - Live Music, Trouble Makers | Lighthouse, Lagos Marina | 968073449

Saturdays 10am - Computer Classes w/ Teresa | All levels - Min 1hr | €10 | Lagos 918764613 4 - 5pm - Rally Obedience/Agility with Albertina €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 Golf Resort | 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 with The Muskets (Party Session) | The Lighthouse, Lagos Marina | 968 073 449

Sundays 10am - Kids Golf School | €20 p/month | Espiche Golf, Espiche | 282 688 250 11h -13h - Lively Worship and Biblical Teaching | Oasis C.F. Rue Dr. Joaquim Tello Lagos | 964 285 351 | michael@oasis-christian-fellowship.com 12.30 - Jazz Lunch | Fortaleza Da Luz | 912 511 196 5pm - Jazz Band, Live Music | Lazyjacks Bar, Lagos Marina | 282 761 384 19.30 - Evening Summer Carvery | €16pp | Boavista Golf Resort | 282 000 114 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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Time to get golfing

and again the Ray of Light Trust will match what we raise euro for euro.

Espiche Golf Club did us proud last year and have come up trumps this year with the same amazing offer. Half of the money per golfer will go straight over to the two charities.

The second annual charity golf day, organised

by Tomorrow, Espiche Golf and the Ray of Light Trust, is taking place on September 6th.

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

Last year’s event was such a massive success we knew we wanted to repeat the formula

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

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

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

Ballet: Get into shape Ballet, one of the oldest forms of dance, has long been associated with little girls dressed in pink tutus, fluttering around like butterflies. However, ballet is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise for both the mind and the body.

exercise, but is one of the toughest on the body. Adult ballet is about lengthening, strengthening and toning, whilst also having a bit of fun. Many studies also show that the mental challenge of ballet, can also delay or prevent Alzheimer's.

Ballet it key in child development, for both boys and girls. Physically, it enables good posture, core muscle strength and flexibility.

But more importantly, psychologically it can help self-confidence, concentration and determination, key skills for today's world.

Now, for you adults, doing ballet could change your life. It is a gentle form of

So, give it a go! Move-Ment Dance School in Lagos offers Ballet classes for all ages -including mother and toddlers.

For more information visit www.move-mentdanceschool.com or contact 913832335 or move-ment@outlook.com

Vale da Lama On Saturday September 5th an Open Day is taking place at Quinta de Vale da Lama, near Odiáxere and visitors are welcomed.

At 2 pm a Learning Session on ‘Introduction to Permaculture and Seed Saving’ is scheduled (booking by email: registration@valedalama.net) followed by a working party on Volunteer Action at 4 pm. A guided tour around the farm will take place at 5 pm. (€5 per person and booking by email). At 8pm visitors can enjoy a delicious pizza (€8 per person) and listen to live music at 9pm.

A Harvest Celebration is happening on the 19th September. A complete programme will be available soon (see Tomorrow Algarve’s facebook page for details) The Sweet Spot Café and Farm Shop serves wholesome food including snacks, healthy desserts, kombucha, fruit juices, preserves and herbal teas. www.valedalama.net/en/

Adam and Wendy make sure everyone is a happy bunney

By Tom Henshaw

Madrugada Race Night at Boavista A fun night out at the races is on offer at the Boavista Clubhouse on Thursday October 1st.

Organised by Pat and Les Sandford in aid of the Madrugada charity, it will feature eight recorded horse races with eight runners in each for guests to choose from. Tickets for the event are priced at €12 each and include a fish and chips supper.

As well as being a great night out, it also offers local businesses and individuals the opportunity to gain publicity and support Madrugada by sponsoring a race for €10 and on the night presenting winnings to the lucky people who backed the winner.

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Horses can be backed on the night for €1 or for the chance of winning a prize, ‘bought’ prior to the event for €3. The evening starts at 7pm with the first race at 7.30 and a break during the evening for fish and chips. All proceeds will go to the Madrugada charity which is dedicated to providing care and support for people facing life limiting illness.

Race nights organised by Pat and Les have proven very popular here so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for tickets and race sheets listing horses for ‘purchase’ from: Karen or Kathy at the Madrugada office on 282 761 375 or by e-mail - info@madrugada-portugal.com.

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I have had the pleasure of knowing Adam and Wendy Bunney for quite a few years and whatever they seem to undertake musically really works.

We made the absolute right decision inviting them to be our musicians at the first Tomorrow Summer Ball at the Tivoli Hotel in Lagos on June 20th.

They know exactly how to get everyone up and on the dance floor.

To make Wendy & Adam part of your special occasion please call Wendy on 961 182 966.

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Top 10 reasons to dive the Algarve

By Chris Hansen Scuba diving in the Algarve has recently seen a surge in popularity. New dive centres are popping up all along the coast; but what are the reasons for this growing popularity? What is there to see? Is the diving any good over here? Hopefully after the following 10 points we will gain some clarity on these questions.

1. Octopus: My personal favorite and the Algarve is teeming with them. Octopus are fascinating and strange in equal measure. They are highly curious, intelligent, can change their color and texture at will to hide themselves and the ability to fart ink at a moment’s notice.. What's not to love about them?

2. Anyone can do it: If you don't have any preexisting medical conditions; you can scuba dive. The minimum age to dive in the sea is 10 years old and providing you are healthy, there is no cut off age. The oldest students that I have taught to dive were well into their 70s. This is really an activity that the whole family can enjoy. It’s easy and provides a good gentle exercise for those who like to keep in shape.

3. Great transport links to the rest of Europe: With more routes flying into Faro than ever; the Algarve has been placed on the doorstep of most European countries. More and more people are enjoying a quick diving break in Portugal instead of having to take a long haul flight to some of the further flung diving destinations around the world. It's cheaper to fly here for a long weekend too. Especially outside the busy summer season.

4. It's safe: Diving accidents in the Algarve are rare, and there is a new hyperbaric chamber situated in Alvor in a great location. That aside, diving is actually a very safe sport with both national and self-regulating bodies monitoring standards. Talking of which...

5. Regulation: As a business owner, it's difficult for me to say this; but Portugal's love of bureaucracy and licenses does have its upsides. As a result of the, some would say, overzealous desire to license everything here, it is very difficult for “cowboy” dive centres to operate.

The simple fact of the matter is that if you want to run a dive centre in Portugal; you better make sure everything is in order.

Otherwise big fines lie in wait.

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6. Good diving conditions all year round: The Algarve is famous for its 300 days of sunshine per year, but it's also notable for generally good sea conditions. 85%-90% of the time, the Algarve coastline has favorable diving conditions, with water temperature rarely dropping below 14°C and reaching highs of 25°C. 7. Lots of little things to see: Nudibranche are popular with divers all over the world, and the Algarve boasts a dizzying variety of species to see. In fact every nook and cranny of the Algarve's reefs is populated by an array of tiny creatures from gobies and blennies to various crustaceans. Perfect for divers who love to hunt around for sea-life.

8. Sports holidays: The Algarve has seen an explosion in adventure and sport holidays. It used to mainly be golf and beach trips, but now surfing, kayaking, kite-surfing and stand-up paddle boarding are big industries here.

Diving keeps you active and fit, so naturally the rise of the Algarve as a diving destination has gone hand in hand with the growth in this sector of tourism.

9. A great range of sites to suit all levels of experience: Not everyone wants to go for deep or challenging dives, and the Algarve coastline plays to this perfectly. Despite boasting some truly impressive deep and wreck sites, there are many, many spots where divers can enter the water easily and experience an excellent shallow dive on a reef covered with marine life. Also perfect for complete beginners who want an easy introduction to the underwater world.

10. Wrecks, wrecks and more wrecks: In the latter half of 2012, the navy sunk four decommissioned ships for the purpose of creating a world class diving destination in the Algarve and an artificial reef on which the wounded marine ecosystem could flourish and thrive. They succeeded in both of these aims. The Ocean Revival Project has become the jewel in the Algarve's scuba diving crown and complemented the wide selection of preexisting wreck sites nicely.

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Readers’ Letters...

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

NECI's appeal letter – a response

enough, or showing our gratitude more often for all the help, gifts and donations.

In our August edition we had a letter in response to a NECI campaign to raise funds for a canopy to link the residential block to the main building. Here is a response from the charity.

Thank you all very much.

Best regards, The chairman, João Vieira Gonçalves da Silva

Dear Editor,

NECI’s appeal for a canvas walkway

Right of reply and clarification: Dear Editor, 1. NECI is from this planet and from a far greater universe, the heart and good will.

2. The English community, which has been helping NECI, deserves our respect and affection. It does not need anyone under anonymity, to come denigrate the same community and raise a suspicion, miss interpreting an appeal that was made regarding the building of a small roof like structure so that our children can be protected from the rain in those winter rainy days. NECI never intended to replace the already existing one.

3. What right has a "certainly Portuguese" citizen to make a request on behalf of the English community, which has been supporting us with donations, miss judging their good nature? Using something like "don’t demand funding from us."

4. NECI is supporting Diego from Burgau, He visits us four times a week to get his speech therapy, physical therapy, educational and social support.

5.. It is also not true that the Portuguese do not help NECI. The fact is that whenever help is asked, it most often comes from the English community, but still quite recently NECI was able to acquire a new 9 seat transportation vehicle, due to a very generous donation of 50.000€ from a Portuguese association.

It is not my wish to extend this letter, but still feel necessary to apologize for not thanking you, the English community,

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I am in total agreement with the reader’s letter in your August 2015 newsletter concerning the NECI Appeal. The letter is well thought through and articulated, whoever you are, well said and well done!!

For many years NECI has been and still is the “easy option” for many people seeking to help the local community.

I know that ‘Tomorrow’, other charities and many individuals are now trying to address the imbalance in funding by supporting other worthwhile local causes like Diego Pedrosa, CASLAS, Mustard Seed, Alvor Orphanage and the Bombeiros to name just a few.

I would implore the Directors of NECI and anyone who is considering giving money to this NECI project to visit CASLAS and see how the “other half” lives, you won’t find coloured, shaded walkways but you will find leaking rooves, damp walls and kids sleeping on mattresses on the floor that many of us would not use for their pets.

If NECI’s top priority need is to spend money on a covered walkway then I would respectfully suggest that there are now more pressing projects to support locally as €18,000 would buy Diego his chair and refurbish 5-6 rooms at CASLAS, positively improving the lives of many real people with real problems, not just those waiting for a rainy day. I, for one, know where my money will be going.

Tony Gallagher, Lagos

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Cool choir Dear Editor, My name is Carina and I live in Sweden.

I originally come from Stockholm but am now living on an island in Baltic Sea called Gotland. I am married to Kaj. Portugal, especially Lagos is our favorite. We stayed in Lagos between January to March 2015 and very much enjoyed our time there - cycling, walking etc. While I was there I got the ‘Tomorrow’ newsletter and found the West Algarve Choir - a challenge for a choir singer from Sweden. It was a fantastic introduction – there was a warm smile, nice participants, inspired singers and it could not have been better.

I get now regularly info from the choir and now have a chance to prepare myself as we plan to come back in December again and stay for a longer time. So, you can guess what an article in the paper made me love Lagos even more. So, thank you! Perhaps we will stay in Lagos and find a place of our own.

Best regards, from Carina Lundkvist Källström, Living in Fårösund, Gotland

Railway Museum Dear Editor, I noted Tomorrow Magazine's recent articles regarding the locomotive sheds and their contents in Lagos. I have an ongoing request for the key to the locomotive sheds in Lagos. But my latest information is that “Museu Nacional Ferroviário and Daniela Rosário inform me they are waiting for the administration approval. They only meet one or two times a month.” So, I am hoping for a favourable response to my formal request perhaps within the next few weeks. >> Continues on page 46

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Almargem Association appeal

I have gained access on one occasion but, since I know very little of these matters, failed to collect enough detailed information so that I can respond adequately to the steam locomotive bodies with whom I am in contact.

Dear Editor,

In passing, I have some knowledge regarding the Old Railway station in Lagos, built in 1920/21, and, especially, the external tiles that were manufactured at the Sacavém factory and which, sadly, are being vandalised and removed. It is a tragedy that this building which is of historical importance to Lagos is being allowed to fall into disrepair, more especially when an offer to purchase and restore was allowed to lapse quite recently due, apparently, to bureaucratic bungling.

Yours sincerely, Michael Pease, Lagos

House swap From the Editor, Last month, Susan Goodfellow wrote to us from France looking to swap her home in the Charente region for one in the Algarve.

(It’s worth about 260,000 euros with three bedrooms, an office, a studio and a letting gite, plus heated pool.)

Susan’s sister lives in Lagos and after visits here, she and her husband have developed a wish to live in our region.

“Our home is beautiful, and tranquil” says Susan “but, reading ‘Tomorrow’ magazine we can see there’s a lot of interesting stuff going on in the Western Algarve – and we want to be near the sea!”

Unfortunately we left out the contact detail, which is: Susan@lesdeffends.com

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Regardless of the difficulties it has experienced over recent years, Almargem Association has sought to stay along the path traced from its foundation in 1988 and that is guided by two main outlines: - strive for a more ecologically balanced future for the Algarve, defending its natural and cultural heritage, denouncing the aggressions from what it has been the target or trying to avoid that they happen; - contribute to the sustainable development of the Algarve by proposing or deploying projects aimed at increasing environmental awareness and improving economic conditions in the most deprived and desertified areas.

We are currently undertaking a juridical and institutional struggle in order that the environmental crime committed in Dona Ana Beach (Lagos) cannot stay unpunished. In the absence of an environmental impact assessment and a public discussion, a huge dike was built and a massive amount of poor-quality sand was discharged, which completely destroyed the wonderful landscape of a beach considered, until very recently, one the most beautiful in the world.

Any type of help will be very welcome and very well used.

Thanks in advance.

José Luís Raposo Victoriano (Chairman of the Board)

Oasis Christian Fellowship Lagos Dear Editor, The Oasis was founded just over four years ago and has now moved into the heart of the city 50 mt off Rua de Abril.

A new awakening awaits you in Oasis.

Are you looking for a new start in life?

Wondering if there is more? Tired of the status quo?

Come and find a new direction and inspiration to fulfil your destiny! Receive a time of refreshing and restoration of your spirit, soul and body.

A warm welcome awaits all nationalities.

We are English speaking with Portuguese translation.

Meeting: Sundays for Worship and Biblical Teaching between 11am and 1pm. On Tuesday mornings there is a Powerhouse of Prayer between 11am and 12pm. Prayer requests welcome

We also seek to ensure the survival of Via Algarviana, a project that marked the life of our association over the past decade and will certainly pass through history as one of the cornerstones of nature tourism development in the Algarve. Today there are about 800 km of pedestrian routes, thematic routes and other equipment, available to all nature walking and cycling lovers, which were installed using meticulously, until the last cent, EU and national funds we were able to raise.

On Tuesday evening at 19:30 Bible Study led by Rolland Wright via Skype from U.S.A. In this study, we teach you the skills to feed yourself from the Bible on a daily basis. All you need is a teachable spirit, a Bible and a notepad and pen. We believe that the wisdom of the Bible provides guidance for our lives. Come join us, enrich your life and meet new friends.

For these two projects and many others can continue in the immediate future, we now need your help, because we do not have the financial means to perform all the actions we want and need to do.

Meeting in the heart of Lagos at: Rua Joaquim Tello 32c 8600-583 Lagos Algarve

Please support us by making a donation in cash using our Montepio account with the IBAN: PT50.0036.0418.9910.5000.1498.5.

T: Pr. Michael Findlay 964285351

If you need a receipt, please send us an email with your personal data (almargem@mail.telepac.pt).

Priest Michael Findlay.

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Health...

Powerhouse Maca Powder

By Meri Hanlin

Because Maca helps increase energy and stamina, many people like to consume it before exercising, but used daily as a nutritional supplement it also helps people feel more awake, increasing memory, lowering anxiety and decreasing depression!

Maca has also been used for centuries to increase sexual libido and stamina in both men and women! A natural Viagra if you will!

Consuming Maca often makes people feel more ‘alive’, energetic and leaves them with a sense of well-being, all of which are thought to be due to its ability to restore proper hormone balance and elevate ‘feel good’ endorphins.

Maca is high in its amount of absorbable nutrients, including protein, fiber, calcium and magnesium. This amazing root also provides over 20 Amino Acids; Vitamins B-1,B-2,C and E; Potassium; Copper; Zinc; Manganese; Phosphorus; Selenium; Sulphur; Iron and is also a rich source of phytonutrients and antioxidants!

Because Maca acts as a natural antioxidant, improving the immune system, it has the ability to be a major combatant against diseases in the body.

It has been shown to reduce bad Cholesterol and impaired Glucose tolerance.

This has only scratched the surface of this amazing root! Add it to your smoothie today or grab a Maca protein bar and see how it can improve your life in a matter of days!

I wish I had more space to share here, but feel free to come by and learn more!!

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You cannot out-train a bad diet

By Ann de Jongh After the summer when visitors have gone home, work is a little quieter, new term starts and routines are less crazy, we start to look at getting back on track and wanting to lose the few pounds that may have crept on.

When we are busy, exercise is often the thing that gets dropped and when that stops, bad habits creep into our eating.

People often assume that if they do not exercise they will not lose weight. Whilst exercise is a very helpful tool in weight loss, the only way you will lose weight is to control what you eat. The saying “Abs are made in the kitchen” is very true. Weight loss is around 95% down to diet and 5% exercise unless you are a Tour de France cyclist or similar!!

Exercise is an incredibly beneficial tool and will help to make you feel good. It has

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amazing health benefits and it is something we should incorporate into our daily lives.

If you exercise then it can make it easier to stick to a healthy eating plan, but, often we reward ourselves after we have exercise, justifying “I can have some chips / cake because I have just worked out”. However, the chances are that by doing this you will consume more calories than you have burnt and so will not lose weight but could even put on weight.

Weight loss is all down to creating a deficit in the body, what goes in has to be less than the body needs, and the foods that we consume need to be natural unprocessed foods, based on lots of vegetables, fish, meat and fruit.

Please contact me by calling 913202621 or emailing ann@fit2lovelife.com. Or visit my website: www.fit2lovelife.com

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Inactivity Promotes Brittle Bones

By Dr Andrew Garbett A benefit of exercise that becomes increasingly important with age is its impact on your bones. Recent research suggests that as mobility decreased over time, modern humans developed increasingly lighter, more brittle bones.

As reported by Times of India: “The study of the bones of hundreds of humans who lived during the past 33,000 years in Europe sheds light on a monumental change that has left modern humans susceptible to osteoporosis, a condition marked by brittle and thinning bones.

At the root of the finding is the knowledge that putting bones under the ‘stress’ of walking, lifting and running leads them to pack on more calcium and grow stronger... ‘By analyzing many arm and leg bone samples from throughout that time span, we found that European humans' bones grew weaker gradually as they developed and adopted agriculture and settled down to a more sedentary lifestyle,’ said Christopher Ruff from the Johns Hopkins University's school of medicine.”

If you want strong, healthy bones, weight-bearing exercises like strength training should be a regular part of your fitness routine. Bone-building is a dynamic process, and you need to exert enough force on your bones to stimulate the osteoblasts to build new bone.

Further, bone is living tissue that requires regular physical activity in order to renew and rebuild itself, so exercise needs to be a lifelong commitment. As you build more muscle, and make the muscle that you already have stronger, you automatically put more constant pressure on your bones.

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Pets Mate By Lars Rahmquist September is Dental month at the Lagos Vet Clinic. Dental disease is an often-overlooked problem in many pets health.

Not only do a lot of owners not know about the state of their pets’ teeth (hiding under the curtain of gums) but those that do know about tartar and gingivitis often choose to ignore it, tucked away behind those gums… what the eye don’t see, the plaque gets away with, Mrs Fawlty.

As well as the obvious local infection and pain associated with dental disease, the body suffers as a whole if the infection is chronic enough.

Many times have we done a dental clean on a dog and on rechecks we hear the owners commenting on how much more energy and Joi-de-Vie their dog suddenly has. A chronic infection means the body is ALWAYS fighting

an infection (day and night), this takes energy and creates an insidious malaise…

This September, if you are worried about your dog or cat’s teeth you can bring them to the clinic for a free oral health check with one of our staff. We can give you advice on what dental hygiene tips you can do to stop plaque and tartar building further; and also see whether extractions or a dental clean are needed.

There are several new products available to help prevent dental disease and they are proving to be very effective…unlike supermarket dentastick products which we see not working in tartar build-up.

To find out more you can just call or email us at the Lagos Vet Clinic or make a time to get a quick dental check, this September. www.lagosvet.com

Pilates apparatus and how it can work for you… By Lisa Longhurst flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the whole body.

It puts emphasis on alignment, breathing, developing a strong core, and improving coordination and balance.

Walking into a Pilates studio for the first time can be daunting. A quick glance around will reveal a variety of odd-looking apparatus that are "Pilates machines". The apparatus room is often referred to as the “torture chamber” due to the number of springs, bars, straps and pulleys!

But don’t worry, despite unusual names like ‘the reformer’, ‘cadillac’ and ‘wunda chair’ all the apparatus form a group of body-friendly exercise equipment, developed in the early 20th century by the Greek German-born Joseph Pilates.

Back in the days he referred to his method as ‘Contrology’ - the art of controlled movements, which if practiced with consistency, improves

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Leukaemia treatment

By Niki Medlock

Bone marrow transplant (BMT)/ peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (PBSCT) For the best chance of a successful transplant, stem cells from the donor must be as close a match to those of the recipient as possible. Close relatives, especially brothers and sisters, are more likely than unrelated people to be a good match (my brother and I were a 10/10 match!!!) but only around 25% of patients have a sibling who matches whilst in unrelated donors it is approximately 70%.

BMT: A general anaesthetic is given then needles are inserted through the skin into the marrow of the hip bone to draw it out.

PBSCT: Uses stem cells from the blood stream (this was the procedure I went through) and the process is called apheresis or leukopheresis. Four to five days before the transplant the donor is given injections causing the bone marrow to increase production of stem cells which are released into the blood stream. On the day of transplant tubes are inserted into large veins (one to take out blood and one to put back the blood minus the stem cells). Then the blood is passed through a machine (a large centrifuge) which removes the stem cells.

Pilates apparatus allows for different exercises to be modified from beginner to advanced or for individuals with imbalances often associated with conditions or illness.

Many of my clients use the apparatus as they no longer feel comfortable on the floor. Others use the apparatus on its own or in conjunction with mat classes. As an instructor the apparatus allows us to build intensity and resistance over time as the body conditions and adapts to the exercises.

It also allows a program to be designed specifically for you and we will guide you throughout your entire session. The thing to remember is Pilates is for anyone!

The recipient receives the stem cells as a transfusion and after entering the blood stream the stem cells travel to bone marrow where they begin to produce new red and white cells as well as platelets. If this process works it could take from one to two years to totally recover.

If you would like to come and have a look and see how it works, contact us to arrange a meeting.

I would urge anyone who is eligible to consider contacting either the Portuguese national donor list or if you live in the UK the Anthony Nolan Trust to volunteer to be a stem cell donor.

From this month I have introduced later opening times on Mondays and Thursdays for both apparatus and mat classes.

Email: info@pilatesroomlagos.com or Tel: 926 514 613.

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My brother and I did this procedure in June and he is now at home but has a long way to go. For me the procedure was uncomfortable for about a week but I knew that I would only feel like that for a while whereas my brother has suffered much more and this is his only chance for a cure.

For more details contact me at Luzdoc and I will be happy to tell you about my experience. www.luzdoc.com

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Business Remax Diamond

Songbird diva

Remax ‘Diamond’ have been operating here in Lagos for over eight years but some of the team have worked with Remax since its inception in Portugal 15 years ago.

We are all aware that there are many estate agents in the market and so to ensure the REMAX brand is always at its best the company use training to update and improve the team skills and keep abreast of the ever changing legislation.

Part of this training also include team building courses to ensure team members work well together and so improve the customer experience.

Ashleen Maria is based in Lagos and delivers a very diverse selection of music ranging from 60s to current hits.

Currently appearing at O'Artista Lagos on Monday nights and Jimmi's Bar in Burgau on Wednesday evenings.

Available for private parties and corporate functions.

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and professional - enjoy the ByPassionate Steven Dunwell songbird diva experience!

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REMAX provide an exclusive service which in reality means they aim to provide customers with the very best possible services and results.

João Nunes, Carla Barradas and Lurdes Martins, have been with REMAX since it started in the area and their knowledge is paramount to the continuing success of this well respected and trusted agency.

They believe strongly that clients deserve to be confident that all legal protection is provided and no shocks come along in the purchase process.

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Giving up the rat race... By David Westmoreland Have you ever fancied getting away from it all? Two hour commutes to work, kids stuck inside as it is constantly raining, golf course closed due water logging…. does this all sound too familiar?

Have you ever thought about running a business here in Portugal?

B&P Real Estate Agents have a number of business opportunities for sale, from running one of the busiest bars on the marina, The Marian Bar through to running a cocktail bar at the trendy Rosko’s bar in Lagos old town centre. We also have restaurants for sale in Lagos and Burgau.

If you want a more relaxed way to earn a living we also have investment

opportunities where you can buy an existing restaurant with a sitting tenant for the next 10 years and simply take the rent as income, at Fresco’s Cafe.

Other opportunities include owning & running a pool and spa in Luz through to owning a small hotel in the centre of Lagos.

Price points vary so all in all no matter what your budget is there could be something out there for you. The question is “are you ready to make a life changing move” and give up on the rat race?

So taking the kids to school in the pouring rain could be a thing of the past. Your 2 hour commute could be a 2 minute walk to work and the hours of being stuck inside could become hours enjoying the sun around the swimming pool.

B&P can help you find the business that suits your skills as well as accommodation in either a long let or purchase.

If this could be of interest to you either call in to the office on the Avenida or contact me directly on: david@bpaproperty.com

The dream really could become a reality.

The opportunities are varied and we can assist you in finding the dream business for you.

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Do you have creativity and flair?

Due to continued growth, Linen etc is looking for a motivated enthusiastic sales person to join our team.

owners and managers, offering customers exceptional customer service, including providing clear product information.

A person who is able to deliver good information to property owners and managers about bedding and soft furnishings.

We offer a competitive salary reviewed every 6 months, a five day work week this includes Saturday 10 – 2pm, full training, on-going professional internal and external, paid holidays and generous discounts on employee purchases.

We are a versatile rapidly growing company with an expanding showroom on the EN125, Budens. The sales person would also be involved in processing trade and online orders.

Linen etc pride themselves in providing the right products at the right prices to property

Fabulous furniture Abode Furniture is a family owned furniture retailer and furniture package specialist which has been trading in Lagos for over 10 years.

Our spacious showroom, located near to the picturesque Praia Dona Ana, is open all day from Monday through to Saturday.

There you will meet our experienced and multi-lingual team who will be able to help you find exactly what you are looking for whether you´re searching for an individual item of furniture or you are wanting to furnish an entire property.

As well as offering a wide range of interior

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Ideally the candidate will have characteristics that include: - A good level of fitness - Professional sales experience

furniture – with styles to suit every taste and budget – we also offer a large selection of home furnishing options such as lighting, rugs, curtains and art work which all go towards adding those special finishing touches to your home.

Adjoining the interior furniture showroom, you´ll also find a separate showroom completely dedicated to exterior furniture and accessories. This includes a large selection of high quality weatherproof rattan as well as many other finishes and styles. To complete our outdoor lifestyle collection there are also barbecues by Landmann and Jamie Oliver.

Our aim is to give our customers total flexibility and convenience, whether they be in store or online. Our exciting new and improved website – about to go live very

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- Portuguese and English languages as a minimum.

- Ideally they will have a good technical ability, attention to detail, enthusiasm, creativity, excellent listening skills and a passion about exceptional service.

We are a great company to do business with, a great place to shop and a great place to work.

If you are interested and think you have the skills for this role, please contact: Karen@Linen-etc.com

soon – has been designed specifically to ensure that our customers receive the best online service possible. And, in addition to offering free delivery on all purchases over €299 throughout the Algarve (and great delivery options throughout the rest of Portugal and Spain), we also carry a growing range of products which will soon be available - via our new Instant Collection service - from our Lagos warehouse.

If you are searching for value, choice and a one-stop shop – along with friendly, personal service – then you need look no further than Abode Furniture.

Please call 282 762 070, email: info@abode-group.com or go to their website: www.furnishyourabode.com

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ToGoFor Homes New offices in Lagos & Tavira Togofor-Homes, Lda a licensed Real Estate agency, which has successfully sold properties throughout the Algarve over the last 11 years, is expanding with two new offices in Lagos and Tavira.

Their multi-lingual professional team, are skilled in providing exceptional customer service offering over 800 properties, plus access to over 1,000 more through their extensive network of partner agencies covering all types of property, locations and prices.

Represented on two separate websites, which are in three languages, so far: www.properties-algarve.com and www.togofor-homes.com, their portfolio is also present on main international Real Estate portals and a selection of more specialized sites.

Circles of Empowerment A new project for business women Based on the firm belief that a sense of belonging is important for everyone, especially for women, Ria van Doorn, founder of Women & Success, facilitates Circles of Empowerment for ambitious women in the Algarve.

A Circle of Empowerment is a small, facilitated group of women that comes together once a month, dedicated to support and growth. It is based on trust, mutual respect and creating space for each individual to be authentic.

For five months a circle will meet monthly, with Ria van Doorn as a trained facilitator, guiding the group through transformational themes, designed for like-minded women taking the leap to create lives of deep meaning and impact.

Constantly growing they are also offering attractive job vacancies. If you are interested please send your CV with a photo to: admin@togofor-homes.com

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The 5 Gold Anchor award – criteria being regularly revised and standards increased – is the result of excellent classification in a vast group of criteria, with demanding standards that include an assessment of the marina, mystery client actions and customer feedback.

The maximum classification illustrates the quality of the facilities and confirms the high level of customer care offered.

Marina de Lagos is also taking in the “Marina of the Year 2016” competition, promoted by the The Yacht Harbour Association, with voting open to all boat owners until the 30th November, 2015, at Marina of the Year Awards.

With an extensive background in sales and marketing Togofor-Homes invest widely in advertising nationally and internationally through newspapers, property/specialist magazines, newspaper articles on the current Real Estate market in the Algarve, property shows/fairs and social networks.

These circles are for self-aware women from all ages and backgrounds who are starting and growing businesses; redefining their roles and impact as leaders and dreaming and developing new worlds for all of us. The underlying values are: self-care, support, inspiration and trust.

Introduction workshop for the next round of Circles is on September 16th from 18.30 – 21.30 hour in Almancil area, investment in your self is € 20.

For information on how to sign up for the introduction workshop, please send an email to riavandoorn@mac.com or visit www.riavandoorn.com.

Marina de Lagos renews 5 Gold Anchor International award Marina de Lagos recently renewed the 5 Gold Anchor award, given by the The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), after another thorough assessment of the marina’s facilities, staff and service.

Continuously growing with headquarters in Vilamoura, partner office in Quinta do Lago, and a new office in Tavira opening later this year. This month - they are proud to announce the relocation and opening of their Lagos office in the Marina de Lagos – Edifício Astrolábio – Lote 24 Loja 5, 8600-315 (next to the wax museum) on Friday 18th September from midday onwards with a welcome party inviting clients, partners and friends.

After the circle, women will go back to their family, friends and work, being more present, more aware and fully inspired!

Departure and arrival point for 600 years This year celebrates the 600 years of the start of the Portuguese Discoveries and, since then, Lagos has played a central role in Atlantic boating. At that time, Lagos was fundamental for the Discoveries odyssey, being a compulsory stop over

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for Portuguese ships. Nowadays, it benefits from its strategic location on the international routes to and from the Med, Cape Verde, Madeira and the Atlantic. Since its opening, Marina de Lagos has been the arrival port for several international events, such as ARC Europe (CaribbeanLagos), ARC Portugal (UK-Lagos) and the Ports of the Discoveries regatta (Palos de la Frontera-Lagos).

Marina de Lagos is part of a real estate and high quality tourist complex designed and managed by the MSF Group, which includes the Marina Club Lagos Resort (4 star hotel and holiday apartments) and has earned other international awards, namely the International Marine Certification Institute’s 5 Blue Stars (IMCI), the Euromarina Anchor Award and the European Blue Flag, that certify this marina’s exceptional quality and conformity with the demanding nautical service quality criteria, as well as security, environmental protection, hygiene, leisure facilities, appearance, and restaurants and other services.

More information Marina de Lagos: www.marinadelagos.com Gold Anchors: www.which-marina.com/ GoldAnchors.asp

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Chocolate Topped Ginger Bar By Ann de Jongh

Restaurant review Thanks very much to one of our readers, Ray Gillman, for this restaurant review. If you would like to tell us about a restaurant you have visited, please email our editor amber@tomorrowalgarve.com Cantinho Algarvio – an ‘Algarvean corner’ that expands in the summer.

On a balmy evening the five of us – three residents and two visitors – strolled past the gilded chapel of Santo Antonio, up along the bustling Rua 25 de Abril, to our dinner reservation at that consistent favourite: Carlos’s ‘Cantinho Algarvio’.

(A few paces up from Praça Gil Eanes – ‘the space-man square’).

This time we were outside – the restaurants on both sides of the pedestrianised street take over the centre section all through the summer.

We sat - sheltered by screens and a canopy of parasols - and peoplewatched as the friendly, hard-working and efficient serving staff deftly manoeuvred their way through the passing throng of wide-eyed, sunkissed (and dressed-to-impress) holiday visitors.

Call us cheap – but we went for the ‘Special Menu’ of that day – still offered at this peak time - as well as the extensive á la carte options.

We had a choice of soup or salad as a starter (with bread and butter), grilled tuna steak or hake fillets and medallions of pork and mushrooms or grilled chicken. With a half-litre of wine (or other drink) per person.

Beautifully prepared, tasty, fresh food, and abundant wine - all for 15 euros!

So typical of our part of the Algarve – great service, excellent food, in a wonderful location – and no premium charged.

Cantinho Algarvio: Rua Afonso de Almeida (Rua Abril 25), call 282 761289 – and reserve an outside table!

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Base 1. 250g Almonds 2. 250g Dried Apricots 3. 2 tsp powdered ginger 4. 3 tbl coconut oil

3. Take the mixture and place it in a flat tin or tray. Press the mixture evenly into the tin at the depth you want the bars to be.

For the topping 1. 200g 70% cooking chocolate 2. 1 tbls butter

5. Break up the chocolate and place in a glass bowl. Place the glass bowl in a saucepan of almost boiling water. Do not let the water get into the chocolate as this will stop it from melting properly.

Instructions 1. To make the base blitz the almonds, apricots and powdered ginger in a food processor, till the nuts and apricots have broken down and are like big crumbs. ( You can taste to see if enough ginger and add more if required) 2. Melt the coconut oil and then slowly add this to the food processor until it has all combined.

4. Place this in the fridge to cool.

6. Add the butter and stir until all the chocolate and butter have melted and mixed together.

7. Spread the chocolate topping over the base, and put back in the fridge to set.

8. Once the chocolate has set you can then cut into bars and enjoy .

Oooo Coffee By Catherine Portuguese phrase. The raised terrace area catches a good breeze if you wish to smoke.

Location – Off 125 at Intermarche roundabout keep petrol station to right, 2nd road on left (a cul de sac) Rua Francisco Moereira Pacheco, if you get as far as Goncalve Hospital you have gone too far.

Pastelaria Doce Tentação - Lagos Coffee without the ‘summer’ price is not easy to find but close to Intermarche is a wonderful coffee/snack bar whose air conditioning works and a café com leite is €1.00. ‘Design-a-Donut’ is a possibility because as well as the usual donut with custard centre there are delicious, freshly cooked, plain ones which can be filled to your choice with cream, fruit jam, even chocolate.

Perhaps you might prefer a biscuit made with butter and cinnamon (biscotos canela) to go with the coffee just to add to a very pleasant interlude. This establishment also makes cakes for special occasions. Their freshly made quiche looks good if you want savoury rather than sweet. At this newly found treasure there is charming service by a waitress who, when asked, was more than happy to improve my pronunciation of a

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Beach Coffee - Salema a small village on the south coast.

The Atlantico has a raised area with comfortable seating (disabled access) and a most beautiful view of the beach which is one of the prettiest places. Coffee here is very good with the heated milk served separately and €1.50 for this and the location is worth it.

The Boia also in Salema has great coffee and a view of the beach from a different aspect.

Here the milk for your coffee is also served separately. The service is friendly and if you want to be close to the sand there are tables downstairs on the promenade.

Location – 125 towards Vila do Bispo.

Roundabout - signposted Salema. Follow Road into village and the Atlantico is on the right easily seen from the square as is the sea. The Boia is 30mts up the road on the left as you look at the sea.

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Atmospheric By Julie Battersby

Taberna de Lagos Probably the most imposing building on the main street in the historic centre of Lagos and certainly over 400-years-old is the Taberna de Lagos which was part of a grand manor house.

and atmosphere which it certainly does with grace and elegance.We were invited along by Marko Aling to share our views of the lovely setting, the bar and dinner.

We shared the red pepper and strawberry Gazpacho soup-we have copied this twice ourselves at home-cannot say it meets their standards though!

Firstly we joined Marko in the cocktail bar which is an experience in itself as the wooden floor is raised above the old and illuminated exposed cobbles. This alone adds a lovely dimension to the superb bar offering a myriad collection of gins, around 50 in fact and Joanna makes perfect cocktails. We both tried different ones on Joanna’s recommendation – a beautiful start to our evening

I followed this with prawns piri piri and whilst they sound ordinary I can assure you that I wrote at the time that they were ‘fantastic tingling taste-yummy’!

It was one of only a handful of buildings that survived the earthquake and subsequent tsunami of 1755.

We then entered the lovely arched dining room with its stone door arches and enormously thick walls, an authentic place to dine for sure and of course, you can, as an alternative, eat outside on their busy terrace and watch the world pass you by.

The building has been owned by one Portuguese family since that time. Recently restored to recapture the original ambience

The menu choices from Butto, the head chef and Mark his assistant proved to be as good as we have tasted anywhere.

Tom tried the belly of pork and he says that when he next goes he wants the same - a plate full of divine flavours.

We shared the beautifully presented and equally delicious chocolate torte and again it was faultless. the menu is not enormous - a good thing in my view - but the presentation and standard was impeccable.

A big thank you to Marko and his team. A must visit - booking certainly recommended Call 00 351 919 426 240

What is Vinho Verde? By Tomorrow's Sommelier, Miguel Martins How many times have you heard this question? Well, in my daily work in the store or restaurant, I have heard this question a thousand times over the years and it seems that many people still do not know the difference between a green wine and a white wine. On the one hand I understand that visiting tourists do not know the difference but on the other hand I find it difficult to understand that many Portuguese and particularly those working in restaurants and serve these wines daily are not able to explain what a green wine is.

First things first. In order for wines to be classified as Vinho Verde (Green Wine) there are obviously rules to be followed, which originate in the Minho region in the northwest of Portugal before we reach the Spanish area of Galicia. We are talking about one of the largest regions of wine in the world! I assume that most people aren’t aware of this. In fact, this was the first Portuguese region to export wines that at that time were mainly used for trade. Imagine a region in the shape of an amphitheatre and valleys directly facing the Atlantic Ocean.

We are talking about the North Atlantic where winds are strong and cold. Imagine those chilly sea winds penetrating these

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valleys and bringing all its freshness for the grapes growing there. And along with all this, picture the verdant vegetation, trees and green valleys with mild temperatures. This is the region of Vinho Verde and here we find an explanation for the name given to wines of this region. Forget all explanations you’ve heard so far about the origin of the name.

The reason is very simple - the region itself is very green, as I have outlined above.

Yes, it is true that these wines are different; they are young, vibrant, mineral wines with lower alcohol content compared to other white wines and this has to do with the Atlantic climate. Another aspect of these wines is that they are often sparkling or fizzy. This occurs in the second fermentation when these wines are bottled and which give rise to a carbon fizz that in Portugal we call ‘agulha’ (needle). This is no longer practised to any extent as the largest and most regarded producers of Vinho Verde are concerned. However, it is still possible to come across some lower quality wines with this carbon fizz, which is artificially added in most cases.

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undoubtedly those that most project the image of these wines in Portugal and in the world, through their high quality. We have the Alvarinho that produces wines of fruity aromas often reminiscent of fresh pineapple and that in addition to producing excellent wines for quick consumption also have a large aging capacity resembling in many cases Riesling. The second most important variety is Loureiro. This variety produces fresh and light wines with a touch of lemon of excellent quality.

Vinho Verde is not exclusively white; but there are also rosé and even reds. The reds are distinguished by the use of fruits of the forest; they are fresh and should also be enjoyed cold.

Close your eyes and imagine rivers and valleys with waterfalls in the breeze of the Atlantic and enveloped by the occasional fog. Imagine the minerality, freshness and lightness of a unique and vibrant wine that can be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif or can accompany certain seafood dishes and salads. This is Vinho Verde! It’s unique in the world and is a product that deserves to be respected and appreciated at the best tables in the world and always in the best company.

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Mediterranean climates.

The Bird of Paradise is far less fussy and can withstand full sun and moderate wind although it produces better foliage in a sheltered spot. Paddle shaped leaves on long stems and the glorious spiky flowers in orange and purple make this an architectural must for any patio or border.

Bird of Paradise

Deep watering and exotic flowers

By Clive Goodacre

By early September gardens here in the Algarve really start to show the strain and are desperate for rain. So it is important to individually deep water any trees and large shrubs showing signs of stress. Conifers in particular are looking dull and dusty and even olives curl their leaves when very dry.

Don’t be surprised for a tree to turn brown and die even when situated in a group of similar healthy trees. Often the problem is that water is bypassing its roots and being sucked up by its neighbours.

It is no good relying on irrigation as the system will have inevitably developed a drainage and flow pattern that is unlikely to wet the entire root ball in the same way as a good dose of rain. If your borehole or water bill can stand it, leave a hose running gently for about fifteen minutes on each plant periodically moving it into a different position.

Try not to spray the trunks of palms like Phoenix or Washingtonia varieties, as they can soften and become attractive to pests and diseases like fusarium wilt. Conifers on the other hand like a good all over hosing once they are in shade. A handful of fertiliser granules sprinkled round each tree before deep watering will also help a great deal.

Trees in large pots aren’t so easily dealt with because water just runs through without getting taken up by the roots. If they have rooted through the bottom then it is OK provided you don’t want to move them. But it is worth breaking holes around the base to enable more root expansion and ground level watering – use rocks to hide any damage.

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A dry spring has meant that Cannas have not been at their best despite their ability to store water in their tuberous roots. But don’t give up on them, keep cutting back straggly growth, trim leaves and remove dead flower stalks to maintain flowering. Also a deep watering session could start them off again before autumn rains take over.

Their handsome gladioli-shaped flowers are complemented by broad foliage in an equally wide variety of colours from striped green and yellow to bright green, orange and even the deepest purple. Height can vary from dwarf to two metres or more. Varieties like Tropicana, Bengal Tiger, Durban, Striata and Black Knight, American Flag and many others are available.

They look best planted in groups rather than rows and should be lifted and thinned out every few years to keep them vigorous and flowering otherwise the leaves get smaller year by year. Cannas add a marvellous tropical feel to gardens especially around pools and will even grow by the sea or in large pots, but need regular feeding and watering to show their best colours.

Originating from Southern Africa its flowers are renowned for being long lasting both on the plant and when cut. Although often shown planted with succulents, they need regular water and enriched soil like cannas.

They also make ideal pot specimens where conditions can be controlled rather than leaving it to compete with other plants.

Dead flowers are often left on the plant, but it is far better to remove them complete with stems and regularly apply liquid feed – preferably seaweed-based such as the type used for tomatoes. Given this and regular water and your bird of paradise will flower for months at a time. However it resents root disturbance and flowers best when pot bound. Large clumps can be easily divided at any time in spring and summer, although it normally takes several years to start flowering again.

If you want the architecture of a banana plant that doesn’t get shredded leaves or die down in winter then choose Strelitzia nicolai, commonly called the Natal Wild Banana. But you will need space, as it easily grows to five metres high or more and half as wide. Not surprisingly it is favoured for public plantings in hotel, communal gardens and shopping centres, often growing in large pots and planters.

White sepals and light blue flowers emerge from huge purple-black sheaths jutting out at contorted angles from the stem. Like S. Reginae it needs water, good soil and a sunny spot although it is more frost resistant and overall is easier to grow.

Strelitzia Nicolai

Cannas are related to another even more flamboyant group of plants grown here – the Srelitzias. Best known is the truly outrageous S. Reginae (Bird of Paradise) which is also commonly known as the Crane Flower because its flowers resemble a bird’s head and beak. Only the closely related Heliconias match it for sheer impact, but these need higher constant temperatures and more humidity than normally occurs in

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