Tomorrow october 2015 edition

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A community newsletter for the western Algarve

october 2015

In this issue...

Community: Completion of this year’s orphanage project

Whats on: The Sagres Birdwatching Festival

Lagos in photos: The brilliant Bluewater Regatta

Food & Drink: The wine harvest begins

And so much more...

Sponsor a tree and help us light up Lagos

By Tom Henshaw

Everyone used to comment on the wonderful Christmas lights in Lagos and district and deservedly so. However the recession hit us all hard and the last few years have seen a very reduced number of Christmas lights.

A campaign has now been launched by the Tomorrow Newsletter, with Lagos Câmara and Sulsolar. Our aim, with your support, is to light up at least 100 palm trees on the Avenida and hopefully some in the city centre, the Marina and even the bridge over the estuary.

We hope the lights will be able to stay up for a least a year if not a few years.

“Lagos Christmas lights are not just for Christmas,” said Tom Henshaw from Tomorrow, who has been spearheading the campaign.

“We believe this is great news for the town, businesses, tourism and the community spirit of the Western Algarve,” he added.

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September was another fabulous month in the western Algarve. We had the second annual Tomorrow Charity Golf Day hosted by Espiche Golf Club and sponsored by the Ray of Light Trust. There’s more details in the newsletter about the event and plenty of photographs taken during the day.

At last we can launch the much talked about Tomorrow Christmas Light Campaign where we intend to light at least one hundred trees on the Avenida and the Marina to make the city ‘sparkle’ once again. You can find out in the newsletter how you can sponsor a palm tree for less than one hundred euros for at least a year including a plaque.

On December 11th our first ever annual Christmas Ball takes place at Boavista with João and the Protons. You can read more details from the organiser Steven Sutton inside the newsletter.

All in all lots to get excited about.

We are also working on a new project called LYNCUP where people can join in with lunches, events and craft activities to help them make new friends and to play a bigger part in the community.

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“I took the part of a blacksmith. It was hugely enjoyable but unfortunately I didn’t have much equipment and material at that time. I even had to borrow a forge which was embarrassing as it wasn’t a medieval one,” he laughs. Since then he has certainly remedied the situation, making his own items and ordering anything else he needs from abroad.

One man and his vision

By Lena Strang

He brims with enthusiasm as he describes the tremendous atmosphere at festivals wherever they may occur in the region.

“It’s like entering a world of magic; the sounds, music and people milling about enjoying themselves and of course, it’s an opportunity for me to talk to visitors about what I do.”

Paulo blacksmiht at Medieval Festival

Farrier by trade, self taught blacksmith, creator of intricate period leather artefacts and an increasingly familiar face at medieval festivals – Brazilian born Paulo Horschutz Menegucci is a man of many talents.

Having met him at a recent Medieval Festival in Lagos, admired his array of period swords and daggers complete with leather sheaths and seen him hammering away at his anvil, I want to know more. As his passion is the re-creation of the medieval era, I’m not surprised when entering his living room to find myself transported to a whole new world. Medieval weaponry and artefacts adorn the walls and I almost expect a knight to be peering out of the armoured suit in the corner!

On his kitchen table he has laid out a number of the leather pieces he has

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been working on. He holds up a recently completed large rectangular bag and tells me that everything has been done by hand – from preparing the leather, perforating holes and stitching pieces together with a large needle and thread. The final product is impressive considering that none of it was done with the aid of machines. “That’s the whole point,” he explains, “I am re-creating the way these items were made in medieval times when they were able to produce wonderful products without the aid of the technology we have today. I learnt these skills from my father who inspired me to develop further.”

And why this fascination with things medieval? He tells me that some time ago he was invited to take part in a fair in the Alentejo by the theatre company Viv’Arte that regularly does dramatic enactments.

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I am curious about his background and what it was that brought him to Lagos. Originally from Novo Horizonte in the São Paulo region of Brazil he worked on large scale Lusitano stud farms that supplied horses used extensively in the countryside at the time. His work was varied and also included training horses for polo racing and show jumping as well as working as a farrier. His admiration for the Portuguese Lusitanos, closely related to the Spanish Andalucian breed, with its powerful neck and hindquarters and its characteristic high-stepping gait, is obvious, “They are large, strong and beautiful and always perform well. There’s nothing to equal these magnificent animals.”

Paulo shoeing horse

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Twenty-four years ago he was offered the opportunity to work on a Lusitano stud farm in Odiáxere, near Lagos. He jumped at the chance of developing the breed in its homeland. “But what a shock I had when I arrived!” he remembers, “The thirty-three Lusitanos on the farm turned out to be rather small and not that well suited to breeding. You need quality and must select carefully to be successful.”

After his initial dismay, he got down to work and things improved; within two years he found himself responsible for running the whole farm. “I am very grateful to the farm owner and his family. They were extremely hospitable and made me feel at home,” he says. “However, the time came for me to leave as I wanted to do new things and develop my skills further.”

Since then his main work has been as a farrier. But is it possible to earn a living this way today, I wonder? Paulo admits that since the financial crisis, people who previously owned horses have had to economise and this has affected his work.

Being ever resourceful and always seeking to widen his horizons, new doors opened. “As I had more free time in the winter I started training as a volunteer for the Red Cross in Lagos,” he explains. His previous experience of working in a chemist shop in Brazil and military service spent in a hospital stood him in good stead. He rapidly rose through the ranks of the Red Cross and now finds himself delivering first aid courses in schools and different centres in the region.

He tells me that when he was doing his initial training, the instructor had asked him why a Brazilian was so keen to work with the local Red Cross. “My instant response was that I want to do what I can for the country that welcomed me with open arms,” Paulo

smiles. “This is my way of returning all the goodwill I’ve had.”

Paulo and the Red Cross

Having taught first aid sessions in schools he soon realised that a number of youngsters tend to be disaffected and in need of something worthwhile to focus on.

He does appreciate that parents are busy, often with little opportunity to devote time to their children after a busy working day.

He also found that children respond well to someone outside the immediate family circle or school.

Combining his fascination with the medieval period, desire to keep traditional skills alive and his eagerness to impart his love of learning, he has come up with a project that has all the ingredients for success. Inspired by his 14 year old son and several of his friends who took part in the Lagos Festival, dressed as enthusiastic Knights Templars, kitted out in period costumes and carrying swords, he wants to take this one step further.

Create a group of youngsters – boys and girls- interested in historical re-creations, who can learn some of the traditional skills.

He envisages forming a small ‘medieval village’ with young people engaged in activities that they could tell visitors about when attending various festivals in the region. “And who knows,” Paulo adds,” It might even be a way for some of the youngsters to learn a trade and earn an income.” What a brilliant idea! >> Continues on page 6

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Diplomatic Ramblings – Part 9 By Doug McAdam

One man and his vision

And so in mid-1975 we were homeward bound from Delhi – by now with two young children – after 9 years abroad. I’ll dwell a little on the ramifications for us – if bored, you can always skip these! We married in 1965, and with the immediate prospect of probably three foreign postings didn’t even stop to consider buying a home.

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I have a few final questions to ask.

Paulo’s last name ‘Horschutz Menegucci’ doesn’t sound very Brazilian, does it?

He tells me the first part comes from his father who has German ancestry and the second one from his Brazilian wife whose family originated from Italy. “We are a very mixed bunch in Brazil with lots of different nationalities,” he laughs.

And what does he think of Lagos? He cherishes the security and homely feel of the city. It’s small enough to get to know people and he likes the fact that he sees familiar faces wherever he goes.

“The basis for wellbeing in any country is education and health. If there is this foundation, the country will develop and prosper,” he states.

He has no plans to return to Brazil and along with his wife and two children, believes their future lies in Portugal.

“And I have plenty of ideas I still want to put into practice,” he chuckles. Yes, I do believe he will continue to make a valuable contribution. His vision of assisting youngsters as part of the creation of a ‘medieval village’ is laudable.

With the right support and backing, he could create something that will benefit the community together with cultural tourism in the historic city of Lagos.

Paulo blacksmiht at Medieval Festival

Our peers who did so were fortunate because in the next 10 years house inflation went berserk. After considerable research we found the only place to the north of London and within commuting distance where we could possibly buy was Milton Keynes.

Inflation was running at 25%, mortgage rates about 10%, and, with the rail fares on top, life was definitely character building - especially at a time of enforced wage restraint. Buying even an old banger was totally out of the question. I had a fun job dealing with the salaries and other conditions of service of our local staff in the Americas. For example if I thought inflation was bad in the UK, in Argentina it peaked at 440% in 1976 and it was almost a full-time job dealing with that country!

There were any number of idiosyncrasies in local law to take into account in the various countries I was dealing with, and the job was never boring. But, even better, it was a 9-5 job so I could catch the only two “Bletchley

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BUT, after about a year, my knowledge of Russian intervened! During a 'chance' encounter with a friend in our Personnel Department it emerged that the Ambassador in Ulan Bator desperately needed a temporary Deputy as the incumbent had to leave unexpectedly. My friend almost pleaded my intervention. I consulted my wife - who by then was scratching the walls as a Bletchley cabbage and would gladly have gone to Mars!

So for the first and only time in my life I was able to dictate terms to the FO – 6 months only in Ulan Bator accompanied by my wife and children – and a posting to Rio de Janeiro to follow! They agreed within 4 hours. So out of the blue in May 1978 it was Ulan Bator revisited.

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

Sponsor a tree light up Lagos >> Continued from cover page have agreed to fix the solar LED lights to the trees free of charge. The solar LED lighting with panels and batteries. 30 metres of cable and 300 lights per tree will be provided by Sulsolar.

Now we just need local businesses, residents or visitors to sponsor as many trees as possible. You would need to pay €79 (including IVA) for the lights for your sponsored tree.

For another €7.99 (including IVA) Na Rua will provide you with your very own sponsor plaque with your name and logo included, attached to the lights on your sponsored tree and if preferred it can be dedicated to a family member, child or friend.

Pre-payment is a must as these lights need to be ordered before the end of October to ensure that they arrive in time to be fitted in November. Sulsolar will provide an invoice so

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flyers” of the day to and from Euston. After a couple of years I was pleasantly surprised to be promoted into the job of internal auditor.

This involved mainly auditing overseas posts and meant taking in two or three posts every quarter. This saved our bacon – almost literally!

– since the extra salary was also bolstered by not having to buy rail tickets when I was away.

We even splashed out £200 on an old banger!

The downside was that I was expected to spend another three years in the UK!

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that you can make payment before the end of October 31st only those who have made payment can be included.

It is first come, first served so, please do order now. Email your order to info@sulsolar.com for your invoice which is €79.00 (including IVA).

NA RUA sign plaque size is 30cms x 10cms.

You can email barbara.narua@gmail.com for your invoice. Please add your logo and/ or name for your plaque. The cost for this is €7.99 (including IVA).

If you need more information please email tom.henshaw@sapo.pt Together we can be the very first city in the Algarve where the community lights up Christmas and the year ahead.

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A modern day pilgrimage By Riki Grahne My next stop after a 2.3 km walk is the Church of Raposeira. The church is located by the square in the centre of the old village with 440 inhabitants (named on old maps).

The original church was founded in the 16th century. All that remains are the Manueline doorways, the bell-tower which culminates in an octagonal pyramid and some other details. It is said that the lateral altarpieces inside are carved and gilded with statues.

There is an altarpiece depicting St. Michael cursing the demon. Unfortunately, the doors are closed. Otherwise there is not much to see in the village, except for some houses with 15th and 16th century doors.

Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe

For Riki Grahne, the Cape of St Vincent holds a special fascination. He has done extensive research into the life, history and legends surrounding St Vincent and the significance for the western Algarve.

He undertakes a modern day pilgrimage along the ancient route and comes to some thought provoking conclusions.

Here is the first part of his journey to be followed by two more.

For the Romans The Cape was part of the Sacrum Promontorium or the Holy Promontory. The Cape was the most southwesterly point in the known world at that time. On an old map from the 4th century BC the Holy Promontory is shown as just a white spot (one big peninsula) with no names.

On later maps AC, the area is shown as a large wedge shape that cuts into two jutting headlands, now with just a few local names mentioned. The westerly one is the Crow Point or Cape of St Vincent of today, named after the Martyr from Spain. His remains were present here between 779 and 1173 and it is still the place of his second tomb now vanished.

During the 3rd century Christians started to use the peninsula as a place of worship.

The holy aura surrounding The Cape that originated from pagan times, continued into the Christian era.

I decide to enter the Holy Promontory like real pilgrims did during the Middle Ages, to find and cross the invisible 'holy border',

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and in this way experience the magic feeling like so many pilgrim had felt before me. I start to prepare myself by analysing 24 old maps (two in my own possession) in order to find forgotten pilgrim routes and vanished villages.

So early on a sunny morning in May I leave nearby Lagos, my hometown, by car. I plan to park the car in front of the old church of Figueira, 20 km west of Lagos and to start walking my initial 2 km lap towards Guadalupe where I expect to find the first signs from early Christianity. For me the 20 km distance to the Cape of St. Vincent is enough for a one day walk! Finally, at the Cape, I intend to catch the EVA bus back to my car.

Prince Henry lived here in a house which has now lost its original character. He probably stayed here during the time when he was constructing and repopulating his village, Vila do Infante at the Cape of Sagres during the first half of the 15th century.

Near to Raposeira you can find groups of menhirs, some even decorated, dating back to 3000 B.C. I wonder whether they are inside or on the outside of the 'holy border line'? I’m not able to feel anything yet, but I am determined to keep on walking.

Next month Riki will tell us what else he has discovered on his modern day pilgrimage.

Figueira (named on old maps) is a small, quiet village with what looks to me like a chapel on a hillside in the centre. I try the door but I’m not able to enter inside.

Outside the village are burial chambers made of sandstone slabs from the Bronze Age. I start my walk.

In a valley, on the left side of the main road I find a white building, the Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It is a Roman-Gothic construction with a plain facade with an ogival portal and a rosette window. The building, surrounded by countryside, dates possibly from the 13th century. It is believed to have been originally erected by Knights Templar. It was a part of the Quinta da Raposeira. The chapel was known as a place of prayer for Prince Henry the Navigator when he lived in the nearby village of Raposeira. Connected to the site is now a small museum, open for tourists.

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Menhirs near Raposeira

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Next Banksy in Lagos?

Gardening query One of our readers wrote in for some gardening tips from our green fingered expert. We will pass the email on to Clive Goodacre and include his response in next month’s magazine. We have included it because we thought it may be of interest to other gardening lovers.

“Dear Clive

Amazing what you see developing in the western Algarve these days.

Thomas, a graphic designer from near Hamburg in Germany, has been staying and working around Lagos for a while. A group of artists working in the town who are part of the LAC suggested that Thomas improve a horrible concrete wall near a large supermarket.

a good moment to catch Thomas in time before the October TOMORROW magazine went ‘to press’!

He has been travelling round Australia and Europe for over three and a half year and is hoping through his street art to find an interesting and rewarding future career.

Good luck Thomas in your endeavours.

Not finished as you can see but it seemed

Do you live in the Lagos area or visit fairly frequently? Do you have a couple of spare hours each week on a Thursday/Friday morning? If so Riding for Disabled would like to hear from you.

We are a voluntary group that offers riding lessons to people with disabilities and learning difficulties on a Thursday and Friday although we are hoping to expand our services by offering an extra day of lessons in the future.

NO previous experience is necessary.

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I have consulted many gardening books plus online but have no specific info regarding the plants in pots, could you please give some advice?

Regards, Althea Lusher

Riding for the disabled

New Volunteers required ready for this season.

I have two Beaucarnea plants in pots, I have had them for 17 years and this year for the first time they have decided to send up a shoot and flower, see attached photos.

Could you please tell me - are they going to die after this has happened? Should I cut off the long shoot when they have finished flowering or just leave them?

We are a very social group of all ages, nationalities, and from all walks of life.

We provide training and encouragement, so please give us a call and arrange a morning to suit yourself, and come and see what we are about. Refreshments free. Sensible shoes to be worn!

Please contact us for further information.

You can call: Frank Bulmer on 912967870, David Hibbert on 936445945 or Angela Coon on 912137129.

Location: Centro Hipico, Quinta do Paraiso Alto, Fronteira, 8600-089, Bensafrim, Lagos.

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Portuguese Waterdog Action in the Algarve By Lena Strang The first international Meeting with the theme of “Portuguese Water Dog Functionality’, organised by the Portuguese Association for the Protection of the Water Dog (APCAP) will take place in Lagos and nearby venues during the first two weeks in October.

It promises to be a thrilling series of events where dogs will demonstrate the manner in which they work in water. Dogs from several countries will be represented including the United States, Brazil, UK, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Belgium and France amongst others.

The official opening takes place on Friday October 2nd with all

subsequent events open to the public, free of charge, in different venues.

There will be plenty of activities to watch including the 27th Monographic – a National Speciality organised by APCAP on Saturday 3rd October at 10 am. Don't miss the Search and Assistance by Dogs for people with limited mobility on Monday 5th October at 10 am. Ylva Christensen from Norway will demonstrate the use of ‘Smeller’ where dogs are trained to recognise and search for hidden id smells.

On Tuesday 6th October at 10 am at Cais da Solaria, Gonçalo Pinto, from the newly established International School for Rescue Dogs (EICNS) in Lagos will demonstrate how dogs are trained for Search and Aquatic Rescue.

A number of agility presentations and water trials will take place in different venues.

It is great for Lagos to be able to host this prestigious event and attract such a large international gathering. It is also excellent news for the promotion of water trials and the boost to tourism in the area that it will generate.

The program will be: Friday, 2nd October 2015 15.00 – Official Meeting Opening 15.15 – Presentations about Portuguese Water Dog functionality 18.00 – Coffee break 20.30 – Final conclusions

Saturday, 3rd October 10.00 - 27ª Monográfica – National Specialty organized by APCAP 15.00 – Water Trial - Caís da Solaria 20.30 – Official Dinner

Exercises performed in the gardens of Lagos 15.00 - Boat Cruise to Ponta da Piedade

Saturday, 10th October 10.30 – Water Trial Burgau - Burgau beach

06 Tuesday 10.00 - Search and Aquatic Rescue executed by Gonçalo Pinto EICNS (International School for Dogs Swimmers Rescuers) in Caís da Solaria

Sunday, 11th October 2015 10.30 – Water Trial - Luz beach

07 Wednesday 10.00 - Obedience and several exercises on the grass next to the Lagos Municipal Football Field.

Any question or doubt should be sent to: sjmacau@hotmail.com.

Sunday, 4th October 10.30 – Water Trial – Salema beach

Monday, 5th October 10.00 - Operative search and assistance dog for people with limited mobility. Per Isabel Long Italy.

- By Ylva Christensen of Norway.

With due explanation of the exercises.

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08 Thursday 10.00 - Agility. In Alldogs Canine Training Center in Lagos

09 Friday 10.00 - Training for Water Trials in Caís da Solaria

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Activities 05-09 October are free

Kiko’s Tasca

Wine, food and friends.

Portuguese food. Tapas, lunch and dinner.

Come and try for yourself.

Open daily from 11am.

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An Algarve angel By Gill Rhodes What if … you had 90 children to feed and clothe? What if you had to do all their washing? What if … you had to make sure they cleaned their teeth and they all got to school on time?

vacant. This proved to be the ideal situation for the new centre. The derelict buildings were refurbished and …to cut a long story short … the Pulane Children’s Centre was opened in October 2008.

at the International Community Church in Lagos at 10.30am on Sunday, November 1st.

An occasion not to be missed! She needs our support and our money! Funding for the centre is purely by donations.

What if … you were Jill Kinsey?

Over the past few years, more buildings have been added and more old ones were ‘fixed’. Every space was needed for the many children who needed care. The aim was not to change the Basotho children, but to ensure that they were safe, clothed and fed. Ideally, it is better if they stay in their own village, but this is not always an option. Many of the children are taken to the centre by local chiefs or by the local police.

You can find directions to the church on their website: www.icc-lagos.org or you can phone Rob or Jean on TM: 96 045 0750.

This amazing lady took on the challenge of opening children’s centres in Lesotho to care for the many children who had been orphaned by the AIDs virus. Their parents had either abandoned them, died from infection or were just neglecting their offspring. Many of the children were being looked after by grandmothers, who, as they themselves became older, could no longer cope. Sometimes the children were living in child-headed households with no adult supervision and very little food. You would want to help them, wouldn’t you?

Jill Kinsey, formerly resident in the Algarve, has been running a children’s centre in Lesotho since February 2006. The following year her daughter went over to help. This gave Jill the opportunity to open a second centre in south west Lesotho, at the request of local officials. An old agricultural project at Pulane had been left

In 2014, Jill Kinsey suffered a stroke. Her faith and determination has given her a good recovery. She asked God for another 15 years …just like Hezekiah, whose story is in the bible!

Jill remains the fearless leader of Pulane Children’s Centre, and is currently living at the centre, where her family is made up of 90 children and local workers.

We, in the western Algarve, have a chance to meet this amazing lady. She will be speaking

There will be a luncheon after this service at the Picanhas Restaurant in Praia da Luz ( near the Val Verde campsite GPS: N 37⁰ 5’ 48’’ W 8⁰ 43’ 12’’ ). Jill will celebrate her birthday shortly before her visit and we can have a belated party for her. If you would like to come to this, please reserve your place by phoning Wendy, between 5.30 and 7.30pm on 282 792 483.

If you wish to donate to the Pulane Children’s Centre, the bank details are as follows: BPI Lagoa, Account No. 5-2009014-000-00/0634.

Bank address: BPI Lagoa, Rua Mouzinho Albuquerque 74, 8400-384, Lagoa.

Thank you. Your support means a lot.

Associação Ecologista e Zoófila de Aljezur (AEZA)

By Faith Clements, founder member We are a small community on the west coast and are extremely lucky to have the support of the Câmara Municipal de Aljezur.

Our website is www.aeza.org and is in Portuguese, English, German and Dutch.

We also have a Portuguese and English Facebook page.

Faith Clements, Founder member 20/09/2015 AEZA was set up in 2001 by the then Aljezur Municipal vet Dr Vasco Reis. In 2001 all Municipalities had to remove unaccompanied dogs from the street and keep them in a secure place. After ten days they could be euthanized but Dr Reis refused to destroy healthy dogs. His solution was to create a charity which would provide sufficient funds to medicate, neuter and protect the dogs until a forever home could be found. The policy of 'no kill' still exists.

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strength. As well as the work at the shelter, still converted farm buildings, the Association funds and protects several feral cat colonies in the Concelho of Aljezur, using TNR. We now have a cattery so that our cat fosterers don’t end up with so many cats and kittens in their own homes! AEZA also organises sterilisation programmes for local dogs and cats.

At this moment we have 73 dogs and 21 puppies needing homes, some at the shelter and some in foster homes. We also have 9 kittens.

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Completion of this year’s orphanage project

Judicial Police warning over ‘sextortion’

Last month we reported on the fabulous refurbishment job carried out on the six boys’ bedrooms at CASLAS, the Lagos orphanage. The make-over was led by the Ray of Light Trust with a group of amazing local volunteers.

The Judicial Police has issued a warning of the significant increase in complaints of invasion of privacy and extortion associated with the use of social networking sites.

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Here are the before and after photographs of the incredible work that was carried out.

Thanks to the Ray of Light Trust, the volunteers and everyone who helped with the fundraising for the project.

The next phase is the refurbishment of the girls’ bedrooms. This will be a much bigger job because there are almost twice as many rooms to revamp.

The funds raised for the CASLAS project at our charity golf day held at Espiche Golf Club will be matched by the Ray of Light Trust and will go towards the next stage of this project.

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These situations, which the police term as “Sextortion”, occur when users, adults or minors, use a social network to share intimate photos or videos of themselves including sexual activities with others.

In doing so, the senders subsequently become victims of extortion, through demands of large amounts of money to avoid their pictures or videos being further exposed to others.

Victims pay 100, 200, 500 euros, so that images are not released to their friends and family. Criminals are hidden in fake social networking profiles in accounts registered abroad. A crime that is increasing in Portugal.

The Judicial Police, have issued an appeal stating that “In the last three to four months there was a significant increase in cases. In Lisbon alone there were 50 new complaints. We are investigating, but it is not a crime easy to unravel”, Carlos Goatherd, coordinator of the section of computer crimes of the Judicial Police told the Correio da Manhã.

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Royal British Legion presentation The Royal British Legion will be hosting an illustrated presentation on the Commonwealth War Graves of WW1 and WW2, given by Ron Curtis, at 11.30am on Wednesday 21st October 2015, at the Holiday Inn Armação de Pêra.

Ron will give an account of his experiences when visiting War Graves in France and Belgium and include photos and tales of his many trips which started when tracing the grave of his grandfather who died on the Somme.

The presentation will be followed by the usual monthly lunch. This presentation and

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lunch are open to everyone, and anyone wishing to attend the presentation only (for which a €5 donation to the Poppy Appeal will be levied) or the presentation and lunch (at a cost of €17 fully inclusive) or indeed the lunch only should contact Alun Roberts ( alunrluz@gmail.com) or the Chairman, Jacquie Collins (rblportugalchairman@gmail.com) for full details and menu options for the lunch.

Members of RBL will be advised in the usual way.

New members are always very welcome.

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The victims – including men and some minors – turn out to be hostage to ‘Sextortion’ name (which joins sex with extortion) given to phenomenon. It’s just that if they decide to pay, the chances are the victim is asked for more money.

“It all starts on social networks, where it gains the trust of the victims. After end up making a video link in less own situations. These images are then used in blackmail,” said the head of the PJ, which is said concerned about the phenomenon.

For more details please go to: www.safecommunitiesportugal.com

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Our unsung heroes By Amber Henshaw walking groups. It was whilst on one of these I met up with a very interesting lady and she told me about the local Riding for the Disabled group, and asked whether I would consider volunteering? My immediate response was I knew nothing about horses, probably a little apprehensive around them, and really was a city girl at heart. We agreed to meet up again for lunch, and she arranged for a couple of her friends to attend. They were all discussing the fun and pleasure of helping the local disabled youngsters with the horses, and at the end of the meal I had agreed to attend a session – and the rest is history. I have now been a member for a number of years.

There are so many unsung heroes in our community. People who give their time to help others….people like Angela Coon who is a volunteer at Riding for the Disabled.

I caught up with her to find out more about her and what inspired her to start volunteering.

1. Please tell us about yourself?

I am now nearing the end of my sixth decade – feels impossible! I was born in Yealmpton, Devon, and basically have lived most of my life in the nearby Plymouth area.

My husband and I recently celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. My husband had a career in the police force, serving in Southampton for 2 years, then transferred to Plymouth and did over 28 years in CID. We have 2 children, our son being the eldest, and he is now enjoying married life, and is 20 years into a career also as a detective. Our daughter, is single, and enjoys life to the full working and living in the city of London as a PR Director.

2. Can you tell us about your working life please?

I have enjoyed a variety of careers throughout my working life. Firstly, as a secretary, then as a doctor's receptionist, an estate agent, a sales representative/ merchandiser, and for 10 years I ran a successful bed and breakfast business from our home on Plymouth Hoe. 3. When and why did you move to Lagos?

In June 2002 we chose to visit Portugal for the first time, and stayed in an apartment overlooking Meia Praia in Lagos. During our stay we could see a new development being built closer to the sea, and ventured up to ‘just to have a look’. On our final day

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we had agreed to buy a property, deciding that we could not find a better location for future holidays, and for the family to enjoy.

Over the ensuing 3 years we had visited many times, and throughout the seasons, and in 2005 spent a very happy Christmas, eating outside and enjoying the sun. Whilst sitting out one evening sipping a G and T we discussed taking the plunge and living here, so on our return back home we placed our house on the market. I was working part time then as a receptionist, and my husband was doing part time investigations for insurance companies. We both gave our notice in, finishing our working years when we sold our property in the February and found ourselves with a one-way ticket to Faro!

4. Before you moved what did you plan on doing in Lagos?

Other than the pleasure of having a far more outdoors life, we gave very little thought as to how we would spend our days. Before moving we luckily were introduced to a Portuguese lady by our next door neighbour who did translations, and she tried to teach us a little Portuguese to enable living here a little easier. I have to admit we were not the best of students, but promised her we would find someone similar to herself once settled in Lagos. We treated this as an exciting new venture, and the next part of our journey, not knowing anyone although we were recognised by restaurant owners, shop assistants, and a few locals.

5. What inspired you to volunteer?

Within a few weeks of settling in, we purchased a couple of bikes and went out exploring the local countryside. On reading the local English printed newspapers, I spotted the ‘what’s on’ section, and joined a couple of

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6. What has it added to your life to volunteer?

My husband and I both feel immense pride and satisfaction, on being capable with the assistance of others, to help enhance the lives of the many clients we have had the pleasure to become involved with. It is very rewarding to be able to contribute to the well being of others less fortunate than ourselves.

7. Would you recommend volunteering to other people and if so, why?

I would not hesitate to recommend volunteering to others as I have already commented above. Most expat people living here do find that with their working lives finished they can now give time to pursuing hobbies, new and old, and to be able to offer help to improve the lives of others is rewarding in itself.

8. Who or what have been the most significant experiences or people you have met since you started volunteering?

So many to remember. In no particular order.

If it was not for Frank and Judith Bulmer in setting up the RDB Charity, we would never have made so many friends here and in the surrounding area. The amount of time and effort they both put in is immense. Tanja Rai, Physiotherapist/Hipotherapist, and Sue Wilson, Stable Manageress. These two people have such excellent skills with the clients/horses, and they help to maximise the potential from each and everyone but always with a smile and pride.

I particularly have had great involvement with a beautiful little French girl, Gabbi in the past, and we worked with her on a one to one basis. For the past couple of years I have also had the pleasure of working with Gustavo on a one – one basis. >> Continues on page 20

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movements. Her limbs vastly improved, and her parents were delighted with her walking improvement as well.

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Gustavo, came to us at 8-years-old, now just past 10 years, he is paralysed from the waist down from a tragic accident. Again he arrived extremely shy, and very nervous around horses, only managing to stroke and pet the horse.

Then on to bigger things, once mounted by the volunteers, he would hold on and be supported, trotting around the arena, but a little serious.

9. Can you tell us why those people/ experiences have moved you so much?

Firstly, Gabbi, a little shy, but over the couple of years working with her, she blossomed into a lively chatterbox, speaking many languages, and as her confidence on the horse grew, she would ride without support, and using many

Now, we always get a big smile, a very straight back, and minimal support from helpers. He can proudly hold his arms out to the sides, and up in the air, whilst riding. His family attend each week with him, sometimes including uncles, aunts, grandmother, cousins, etc. The pride they feel reaches out to us all. High fives all round!

So as you can see, we now have a very

fulfilling life, I also attend a Pilates class each week, swim regularly, walk every day particularly across the beach, have lunches/ dinners out, as well as the usual routine chores. So when we get asked “what do we do all day” from old friends/family back home – well – we absolutely enjoy life and being involved with the local community.

10. What do you miss most about life in England?

Two very simple pleasures - a quintessence old English Pub, and Marks and Spencers – of course!! No such thing as paradise, but very near.

For more information please go to www. riding4disabled.com and you can email: rdb.algarve@gmail.com If you know an unsung hero that you think we should talk to please email our editor amber@tomorrowalgarve.com

Soup Kitchen ‘Mustard Seed’ Lagos By Tom Henshaw dedicated team of ‘unsung heroes’ provide substantial lunches twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays and they are perilously short of funds.

They have to find €300 per month for the soup kitchen space alone. Weekly funds are required to provide food to give to the more than one hundred unfortunate individuals that rely totally on this amazing group of volunteers, along with the generous donations from local supermarkets and others.

There are many things that our readers help and support in the western Algarve but there is none more worthy or needy than the soup kitchen, in my opinion. A truly

We know the world is full of desperate refugees fleeing oppression and starvation but I am sure we have no way of knowing

My Big Dream - inspired by music

By Tom Henshaw

Susanna Calada was only fifteen when she was on the beach one day and met her friend Angela who had started playing her guitar. Now Susanna is 35-years-old and she remembers that day was one the special day that changed her life and music became such a major part of her art. This life changing experience started in 1996 and she discovered the mix of music, photography and art to be so uplifting and therapeutic.

She loves the fact that she is Portuguese but finds that many Portuguese people are often disgruntled and really need inspiration to give

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them hope and create dreams and so her art tells stories that hopefully bring that vision to her fellow countrymen. She believes that in life one has to use the key to close the door on the past and give the future a real chance.

Her dream is to give hope for the future and release all the negativity in people’s daily lives.

I loved her sentiments and thought we all might need some of her positivity and her dream weaving ways!

Susanna 00 351 917 058 785

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how to help these people but we do know we can help in some measure, in our own local community.

Many peoples’ jobs in the Algarve are seasonal and so as the winter approaches these individuals struggle more and have no funds or handouts from the government and that is why we should try and make a difference.

Please help us now if you can as they need FOOD AND FUNDS. Please call Mike on 00 351 962 304 492 or Rob on 00 351 960 450 750

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Chocolate heaven in Monchique By Lena Strang a variety of products from homemade chocolates, herbal teas, oils and candles to hand painted teapots. We also support local producers and stock medronho, a local firewater, melosa liqueur, jams, preserves and handmade artefacts that we sell for people without charge. We might get some vegetables in return!

Lisa and Tony Boland, originally from Wales, have been running ‘Loja do Chocolate e Chá Mágico’ in the town of Monchique for over fourteen years. Lena Strang met up with Tony to find out about the remarkable journey that took them to this corner of Portugal.

Which part of Wales do you come from?

Lisa is from Cardiff while I hail from Haverfordwest. Our first house together was in Saundersfoot, West Wales.

That’s a nice place to live, isn’t it?

Yes, but having a 30-year mortgage around our necks and a permanent job in one place just wasn’t for us. As we wanted adventure and the unpredictable, we were struck by a serious case of wanderlust.

So where did it take you?

The Shetland Islands. It was just an amazing place -flat, rugged and bleak but with a beauty of its own. Anyone who can cope with cold winds, darkness and snow will find it a spectacular place – not to mention the northern lights!

It was all planned and you had jobs to go to?

Oh, no. We always buy a one-way ticket so we don’t have the safety net of a hasty retreat.

Although I am a builder by trade, my first job was washing dishes in a hospital kitchen while Lisa worked in a local bakery learning how to make confectionary and chocolate.

Our three children adapted to life there and enjoyed looking after their Shetland ponies.

And your next stop?

After five years we decided to move to southern Ireland and there I landed my dream job of all times. I was employed to rebuild Kilcoe Castle in Skibbereen, West Cork – for no other than the film star, Jeremy Irons.

We were given plans of the old castle dating back to 1632 and set about reconstructing it. It was a hugely expensive project and we managed to finish it in 4 years.

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Surely, you were ready to settle down by then?

No, the experience in Ireland was wonderful but we felt one more trip beckoned. This time we headed for Portugal and the small town of Monchique.

Can I assume you didn’t have jobs to go to…?

Correct. We only had our one-way tickets and clutching a brochure with a pretty picture of the town of Monchique that reminded us of Wales. We intended to stay for two years but it didn’t turn out that way.

What was it like in the early days?

We first rented a small cottage in a nearby hamlet. Lisa had a job as a waitress in a local restaurant and I did odd jobs such as gardening and painting. After a few months Lisa had fallen in love with the place while I was having doubts. My main problem was learning the language. Our youngest son integrated quickly and made lots of local friends. But was I out of my depth here, I wondered? After a year I’d learnt a bit more -at least I could say ‘bom dia’ to people!

And how did the shop come about?

It was all thanks to local people. My skills as a builder didn't particularly impress anyone but when it became known that Lisa could make chocolate, it created quite a stir: ‘Wow! Real chocolate that you can buy in boxes?’

And before we knew it, the pressure had mounted for us to open a chocolate shop.

We began in smaller premises nearby but eventually needed a large space. Four years ago we renovated this old building. Lisa wanted it to be like a fairy grotto with the interior all done in old wood, appearing as if it had been here for a 100 years!

And what has it been like running the shop?

The initial paperwork involved was a nightmare. Bureaucracy definitely needs to be tweaked. 60% of our customers are locals while the rest are tourists. We sell

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Any memorable events?

I never forget the day we opened the shop.

Our very first customer was an old lady who probably entered out of curiosity. When she asked for ‘pastilhas’ Lisa and I just looked blankly at each other. It dawned on the lady that we didn't have a clue and she burst out laughing. She picked up a packet of chewing gum from the counter and repeated slowly ‘pastilhas, senhor’. Things did improve from then.

And why have you decided to stay for so long?

The quality of life here is superb. We enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the place and have settled into our cottage with plenty of land and space for all our animals. I can’t stress enough the friendliness and warmth of the people here.

Our wanderlust days are definitely over. We are here in Portugal for the duration.

‘Loja do Chocolate e Chá Mágico’ is open 7 days from 9am to 6pm (including lunchtimes) Praça Alexandre Herculano. Monchique Tel 282911808.

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West Coast walkers raise €1700 for charity By Matt D’Arcy dropping off at selected bars, having a sup or two and enjoying a little craic and banter.

“The bar owners all happily joined in, agreeing to make donations for each drink sold.

“One or two of the walkers, having taken on a little too much liquid refreshment along the way, were perhaps staggering a little at the finish.

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A group of West Coast walkers raised more than €1,700 for charity…with a fancy dress pub crawl!

It was fun in the sun for the 50 people who entered a Charity Bar Walk last Sunday to buy—appropriately—walking aids and wheelchairs for Portimão Hospital.

The walk by residents of Vale da Telha, outside Aljezur, was the brainchild of Cath Baker, inspired by the charity pub crawls that were so popular back in her native Lancashire.

It began at O Paulo restaurant on the clifftop promontory at Arrifana and ended at the Restaurante Vale da Telha. And it between they visited the “aid stations” at Taska da Arrifana, Oceano, Hello Sailor, Brisamar, Hugo’s Bar, Restaurante Font do Vale and Taska do Karisma.

With the majority of the walkers in fancy dress and nine bars selected along the route for their “pit stops” in 29 degrees of sweltering heat, the 3.54km (2.2 miles) took the best part of four and a half hours to complete! And that’s hardly surprising as each of the walkers, who all paid a €2 entry fee, also had to sing a karaoke song at Hugo’s Bar, one of the “aid stations”.

Cath, who once again was backed by local community association AMOVATE (The Association of Residents and Friends of Vale da Telha) which, in 2011, helped her to raise the funds to buy nine new wheelchairs for the hospital’s orthopaedic department, declared afterwards: “It was a fantastic day with a great atmosphere and it turned out to be a huge success, with the total raised so far reaching €1500, and rising, once I collect all the tins and donations from the bars.

“I am one happy lady; this is going to help so many people,” she smiled.

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“I was overwhelmed with the generosity not just of friends and the bar owners but also of complete strangers and motorists who stopped to ask what we were doing, taking pictures and giving us money.

“There was loads of enthusiasm from the public, with car drivers tooting horns and waving, actually stopping their cars to see what it was all about.

“There were a lot of laughs and a few tears because of the sheer generosity of people, particularly from customers in O Paulo’s where we began the walk.

“But at least they did so knowing that the money they have helped to raise will see some of Portimão Hospital’s infirm patients walk a little steadier thanks to the walking aids we can now supply.

The mood was such that there was even a proposal of marriage during the evening disco which followed the walk—a “will you marry me” proposal over DJ Rockindad’s microphone by one of the walkers, Sally, to another walker, her partner Alan which, to the relief of everyone present, he immediately accepted!

“That was well worth all the sore heads the following morning!”

“The people on one table were from Mozambique and not only did they want their photographs taken with the walkers in fancy dress, one man gave us €50 and his friends raised another €40 with a quick whip-around.

“Paulo Silva, the owner, also generously gave us €100 himself and provided a free buffet to see everyone off on their way.

“Also, all the bars and restaurants where we stopped along the route were very generous and welcoming with owner Jose Orelha at the final stop, the Restaurante Vale Da Telha, kindly opening up on his day off especially for the walk.

“It was such a brilliant day that we now plan to make it an annual event, choosing a different charity to benefit each year.

Sponsor Paulo Silva of O Paulo With Steve Scott, One Of The Walk Organisers

“The reason I chose Portimão Hospital this year was because I saw one lady in a terrible state after chemotherapy who could barely stand and there was no wheelchair to get her to her car.

“It broke my heart and I just needed to do something.” Cath went on: “The idea was to take a serious cause, like raising funds for the hospital, but to add the fun element of

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Pena Palace - one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal

By Ray Gillman

were incensed by these notions. They and Dom João returned to Portugal in 1821 - leaving the heir to the throne, Pedro, in Brazil.

In Portugal Dom João signed the new constitution - reluctantly - but his younger son led a countermovement, supported by many landowners and nobles, which succeeded in getting the constitution suspended.

The war between two brothers...

An idiosyncratic emblem of the last days of Portugal’s monarchy Started in 1838, Pena Palace was designed by a German architect - Baron Von Eschwege - to fulfil the whimsical fancy of Queen Maria II’s consort - Duke Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. It was finished in 1885 and twenty five years later the Portuguese monarchy itself was finished.

The monarchy in ‘absentia’, and in turmoil...

When Napoleon’s general Junot invaded Portugal in 1807 a British fleet carried the Royal family off to Brazil. Although Portuguese and British forces drove the French out by 1811, the Portuguese king, Dom João VI, and his family, stayed in Brazil.

The elder son (and heir to the throne), Pedro, developed liberal, radical leanings, the younger son, Miguel - was a dyed-inthe-wool reactionary and believer in the absolute power of the monarchy. The two brothers would eventually go to war with each other over the Portuguese throne.

The first revolution...

In post-Napoleonic-War Portugal, sentiment was growing for a more liberal constitution.

In 1820 an army-backed revolution took place in Oporto. Voting rights were to be established to elect a parliament, and laws were to be introduced to loosen the stranglehold on the country’s finances held by the monarchy, nobility and the Church.

Prince Miguel (and his mother, the queen)

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Dom João died in 1826.

Dom Pedro (IV) - was proclaimed king and quickly put together proposals for a new constitutional charter which, while still liberal - introducing suffrage and government by parliament safeguarded some of the historic rights of the nobles and included a second chamber of hereditary peers. Pedro stated that, if his brother, Miguel, agreed to be betrothed to Pedro’s daughter Maria - (Miguel’s seven year old niece!) - Pedro would abdicate the throne in her favour and Miguel would rule as regent while he stayed in Brazil.

Miguel appeared to agree, but then reneged on the deal. He dissolved the legislative assembly, rescinded the constitution and declared himself king with absolute powers.

A reign of confusion and terror began with liberals fleeing the country, many to England.

By 1831 Pedro could take no more and sailed from Brazil to prepare for an invasion of his homeland and war with his brother.

War raged until 1834 when Miguel finally capitulated, and was sent into exile. The liberals were re-energised and sought to ‘balance the books’ of the war-ravaged country by dissolving the monasteries and convents and taking over their lands and income. King Pedro died only four months later, however, and his teenage daughter took up the throne as Maria II. Maria married Duke Ferdinand SaxeCoburg-Gotha, one of the ruling family of a small Duchy situated in the Prussian

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empire. (Ferdinand’s cousin, Albert, married Britain’s Queen Victoria and another cousin, Leopold, married the queen of Belgium).

Disneyland, 120 years before its time...

Against the grain of the times, Ferdinand embarked on a grand building project: the Palácio da Pena in Sintra. Despite its magnificent setting on the highest peaks of the Serra, surrounded by beautiful parkland, the palace is generally regarded as a ‘folly’.

Extravagant crystal chandeliers light its huge mirrored and marbled ballroom, there is a beautifully carved and frescoed ‘Arab’ room in the ‘Romantic’ style and Moorish flourishes in arches and domed towers. Overall, however, it is something of a mish-mash of architectural styles (Gothic, Manueline, Romantic, Baroque) with crenellated roofs and walkways, tunnels and stairs to accommodate the differing levels of the building - built on the ruins of a 16th century monastery. Bizarrely, large sections of the palace exterior were painted yellow and pink and blue! (It is said to have inspired the design for Disneyland).

The end of the monarchy...

Maria II died giving birth to her eleventh child. Ferdinand then installed his mistress - a German opera singer - in the palace and she lived there with him, overseeing more improvements and redecorations, until he died in 1885. Although Ferdinand had left her a huge legacy, this was confiscated by the state and she was moved into a chalet in the grounds.

By the time Carlos I acceded in 1889, the country was wracked by high unemployment, strikes and demonstrations.

Relations with its oldest ally, and protector - Britain, had soured and the public’s discontent grew. Eventually, Dom Carlos and his eldest son were assassinated in Praça do Rossio, in Lisbon, in 1908.

The king was succeeded briefly by his younger son, Dom Manuel II, until he too fled to England, in 1910, in the face of an uprising by Republican revolutionaries backed by supporters in the Portuguese Navy. Portugal was proclaimed a republic on October 5th 1910, just twenty-five years after Ferdinand’s ‘folie de grandeur’ - the Pena Palace - had been completed.

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Foto by: Marcelo Sousa

It’s time for this year’s Sagres Birdwatching Festival but you will be surprised to find out that there is far than birdwatching on offer during the four day event.

There are more than 200 activities in which you could participate: tours of history, archaeology, geology, flora, boating, horseback, on foot, stand up paddle, swim, massage, stretching, environmental education, lectures, mini-workshops.

And of course, several activities about birds as they are the main attraction of the festival! It will be difficult to choose!

Get the opportunity to visit Sagres and stay in the region for 4 days in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.

Please go to their website for full details www.birdwatchingsagres.com/

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Zumba® Kids

New Netball club in Lagos seeks players

Perfect for our younger Zumba®fans! Kids 4-6 & 7-11 years old get the chance to be active and jam out to their favorite music.

How It Works: Zumba® Kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography. We break down the steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure.

A new women’s netball club has been established in Lagos, and the organisers are looking for new players to join them.

Friendly games are now being played every Wednesday evening at a new court established at Campinhos, the sports surface behind the Bombeiros building in Lagos, with a social league planned for the future.

Benefits: Helps develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children's lives by making fitness fun. Classes

“We’ve a real mix of ages and abilities, and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed,” she added. Stephanie set about establishing netball in Lagos after moving to the town earlier this year from London, where she played in a social league with her team, Cool Runnings.

Classes in Lagos starting in October at Magnolia Mar, near Praia do Porto de Mós.

Saturday mornings or week days after school (the majority will decide).

Parents can enjoy a drink at the bar or simply enjoy the great view, while waiting for their kids.

To enroll your kids or for more info, please call 912 417 994 Gi Curto (certified instructor)

Choir gets Christmassy would like the choir to be involved then do get in touch on the email below to discuss potential dates.

And if you’re sat there thinking, ‘It’s been ages since I was on a netball court’, don’t worry - you’re not alone!

Organiser Stephanie Wood says: ‘Pretty much all of our members hadn’t played netball in years when they joined, but everyone is thoroughly enjoying either getting back into a sport they played in their younger days, or even discovering it for the first time.’

incorporate key childhood development elements like leadership, respect, team work, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, cultural awareness.

As summer draws to a close, we are now looking forward to our autumn/winter programme...and the choir is already starting to rehearse your favourite Christmas songs and carols in preparation for the festive season.

This year we'll be singing at a variety of venues over the Christmas period...but we still have some availability for Christmas bookings.

If you are planning a Christmas event and

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, feel free to come along and join in for a session.

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

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

Grand Variety Show By Jenny Grainer

Faced with a lack of facilities in the local area, she carried out fundraising in order to buy netball essentials including bibs, balls and goalposts.

It’s that time of year again and I am pleased to announce that the 9th Grand Variety Show will be at the Lagoa Auditorium on November 20th.

requested the fabulous Pinky Steed, well known in several countries and Pinky has been happy to oblige as she will be in Portugal on that date.

She also spent a week painting the new court by hand with the help of her parents, Peter and Myra Wood.

This year we will be supporting the ‘Centro de Apoio social em Carvoeiro.’ They currently have a school for infants but would very much like to add two more rooms so they can also have a junior school.

I can’t reveal all at this time but there will be some very pleasant surprises from Artists of all types, very willing to perform free of charge to provide a stupendous night of variety, in aid of such a worthwhile cause.

As always the show will be packed with exciting and entertaining artists, some may be known to you already and others perhaps not. I can tell you that several people have

Tickets will be available very soon at €14 and can be booked by contacting Sue on grandvarietyshow@gmail.com or telephone 282 789 608.

Anyone interested in attending the Wednesday night netball sessions should join the ‘Netball in La-gos’ Facebook group, or contact Stephanie Wood directly on steffie_wood@yahoo. co.uk for more information.

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Open doors at Quina dos Vales It’s all go at Quinta dos Vales as preparations are underway for the 13th annual Open Door event.

Visitors can enjoy dance performances and live music, horses and birds presentations, and see numerous craftwork and regional products being exhibited. As Quinta dos Vales offers a combination of wine and art, workshops and artists working live who are creating some of their art pieces in situ.

The wine estate recently released a couple of novelties, such as the Marquês dos Vales’ Reserva wines, available in white and red, and also its first Frisante White and Rosé wines. Not only some of these novelties can be tasted, but also a couple of well-known references will be available for tasting that day.

Aside from the recent additions to the wide range of wines, the Quinta has just recently completed its new “Terraço do Picadeiro”: a charming exterior space, ideal for open-air events, private gatherings and barbecues.

The art collection in the estate’s gardens and fields has also expanded, with the newest huge art installation “Multifaceted Globes”, formed by 15 different spheres in which the five continents were represented in three different ways – by population, nature and by characteristics. In addition to this larger project, which will be presented for the first time in public, new stone and animal sculptures will brighten up the venue.

The entrance is free of charge and doesn’t require any kind of booking.

Don’t miss out this event, at Quinta dos Vales, in Estombar – Lagoa, on October 4th from 11 am until 7 pm.

Join the event at www.facebook.com/ events/1472787399688929 and invite your friends!

Please call 282 431 036 or go to the website www.quintadosvales.eu

There will be dance auditions for the Associação de Dança de Lagos every Saturday during October at 10.30am.

Talking Heads: A New Departure

Chris Winstanley, the director of the show, said: “We are having great fun adapting

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On November 14th 2015 Sagres will be the arena for one of Portugal’s biggest Triathlon races of the year.

Algarve Triathlons is proud to be hosting the event where the top tri-athletes from across Portugal battle it out for the title.

The setting is truly breath taking with dramatic cliffs, stunning national parks and some of Portugal’s most historic land marks.

The town of Sagres is known throughout Portugal for its historical buildings and geographical location within Europe.

For more information please email ass.danca.lagos@gmail.com or you can call Prof.ª Ljiljana da Silva on 912376595.

The Algarvean Theatre Group is bringing four of the original monologues to life on stage this autumn at the Teatro Macarenhas Gregório in Silves for three nights from October 27 to 29.

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Algarve Triathlons have agreed to run an open sprint race on the same day, allowing tri-athletes from all over the world to soak up the atmosphere and experience one of Portugal’s best courses.

Dance auditions

The award winning Talking Heads TV Monologues, by Alan Bennett, are fondly remembered by many from the two series that ran in the 80s and 90s. Many of the themes are relevant to our society today and Alan Bennett has a fabulous knack of making the mundane sound like a humorous blockbuster movie, yet still full of massive warmth and understanding of the human condition.

The Portuguese National Cup

these wonderfully scripted timeless pieces to the stage, my life is being made much easier as the actors involved are fully committed to their parts and working hard to bring their characters to life.

We are also excited to be performing in the Silves Theatre for the first time and its intimate setting, with the audience so close, will make it a night to remember!”

Tickets at €12 are available on algarveansboxoffice@gmail.com Book early, the reduced capacity of the Teatro Macarenhas Gregório will mean seats will be at a premium.

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The race will start and finish in the heart of the town in amongst its cobbled streets and into the town’s harbour.

The athletes will cycle to the most westerly point of Europe, Cape St Vincent, and finish off with a run through the national park with stunning views of the coast.

To finish the year in style Algarve Triathlons will be holding one of their famous ‘After Parties’.

Located in the stunning harbour, athletes and spectators can party in style with great live music, DJ, BBQ, chill out tent and bar. And of course, the all important prize giving ceremony to crown the Portuguese 2015 Champion.

For more information or to sign up please go to www.algarvetriathlons.com

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What's On... Charity Golf Day

The second annual charity golf day We had another splendid Tomorrow Charity Golf Day hosted by Espiche Golf which raised in excess of €5000, with the Ray of Light Trust doubling the money we provide directly for CASLAS, the Lagos orphanage.

We are giving €4000 to CASLAS and that means we now have €8000 in total. This money will be used to refurbish all of the girls’ bedrooms. It is an absolute credit to

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all those involved in proving this another success for our fundraising efforts.

Many thanks to Espiche’s Golf Club Directors, their brilliant team, Phil Harding, Pauline Binnie, the Ray of Light Trust, the Western Algarve Choir, the two duos Nostalgia and Funky Folky. Thanks also to Steven Sutton, Luc St John Webb our bubbly auctioneer, Steven and Graham – our

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free sandwich suppliers, Joe Rawlins from Kelly’s for the free beers, Claire Sadler from Luz Beach Apartments for one week’s free accommodation, the people who gave raffle prizes and the ‘slaves for the day’.

And it’s obviously very important to mention the winning team was Casa de Barlavento – made up of Paul Cotterell, Denise Bruce, Andre Fiatto and Cristiano Marcella.

What's On... Charity Golf Day

This years winning team was entered by CASAS DE BARLAVENTO from left to right: Denise Bruce, Andre Fiatto, Paul Cotterell and Cristiano Marcela

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Brilliant Bluewater Regatta The 2015 edition of the Bluewater Regatta which took place over the weekend of September 4th, 5th, 6th, was widely regarded as the most successful in its eight year history.

With 150 people taking part in the racing and socialising, and 24 yachts of all shapes

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and sizes racing 'round the cans' off Lagos, the weather produced ideal sailing conditions throughout the weekend.

Deserving winners of the racing class were Firefly, skippered by Rob Clark, while Water Witch, skippered by Vincent Pilgrim won through in the Cruising class.

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Partying after the racing on all three nights is an integral part of the regatta, and this year was no exception, with the final night's dinner dance and prize giving at the Duna Beach rounding off a fantastic weekend.

Check out the video on Bluewater Algarve's Facebook page.

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

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

Weekly

Mondays continued...

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

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

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

Mon - Sat - Dance School of Lagos | Different Dance Classes, All Ages 912376595 / 915812055/ ass.danca.lagos@gmail.com

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

Weekly Services | Sundays 8am & 11.30, and Thursday 10am St. Vincent’s Anglican Church, Praia da Luz

10pm - Fun Quiz Night | The Star, Travessa 1st Maio | 282 769 265

Holiday Courses with Yvonne | 3x per Week | €20 Members €25 non members | Boavista Golf Resort | To book: 917 953 914

Monthly "Distances" Watercolors, Acrylics and Oils art Installation by Jo Alice Braswell | Rosco's Tutti Paletti | 964 201 904 Zumba® Kids with Gi Curto (Certified Instructor) | Perfect For Kids 4-6 & 7-11 years old | Magnolia Mar, near Praia do Porto de Mós | 912 417 994 2nd & 23rd Oct - Open Mic Night at Fools & Horses, Lagos | 282 762 970 9th, 16th & 30th October"Funky Folky" Live Music | 10pm ‘till 1am | Rosco's Tutti Paletti, Barao de Sao Joao

10pm - Pub Quiz | FREE | Kelly’s Irish Bar, Praia Da Luz | 282 788 631

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

12 Oct - 5-week Beginners Portuguese Course | 11.10-13.00h Mon/Wed/ Fri | &10 Nov - Intermediate Portuguese Course | 10 days of 3 lessons: 10.10-13.00h | Centro de Linguas De Lagos | 282 761 070, 935 456 388, www.centrodelinguas.com

10.30am -12pm (&Thurs) - Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Classes with Ann | €8 The Yoga Place, Burgau (overlooking the beach) | 913 202 621

21st October - 11am - Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group Meeting | Restaurant Pirilampo, Lagos | Carol Evans | 926 297 527

12.30 - 13.45 - Hatha Yoga with Kathrin | €5 or €20 x 5 sess | Madrugada Support Centre | 282 761 375

Until 11th October “Riscos e Petiscos” | drawings by Ana Rosario Nunes & Carlos Abafa | Ochálá Casa da Chá | Monchique | 282 912 524 |

1.30 - 4pm - Bridge Club | Spinnnikers Bar | 282 031 498

18th October - Paintings by Liz Allen | Open Studio/ Atelier Aberta | Quinta Pintados, Chilrão, Monchique | 282 955 320 | liz@lizallenart.com

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

10.30am - 12.30pm (&Thurs) - Stain Glass Classes with Dianne | €10 Espiche | 919 117 108

5pm - Sanctury - 20 mins Quiet, Music & Refelction | St. Vincent’s Anglican Church, Praia da Luz 6.15pm - Tribal Dance Fusion with Mónica | Casa Sakra | 914523636 7.30pm -7:30pm - Life Journal Bible Study | Oasis Christian Fellowship | 936 358 553 | rolland@rollandwright.com 8pm - Mantra Chanting Circle with Marion & Dani | Inlight, Lagos | 914523636 8.30pm (& Mon,Thurs & Fri) Live Music | O Artistas bar, Lagos | 282769147

Wednesdays

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

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

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

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

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

10 - 11.30am - Hatha Yoga | InLight Lagos | www.inlightlagos.wix.com/inlight

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

11-12pm - Pilates with Lucienne | €6.50 | Hotel Belavista, Luz | 968288258 12.15 - 2pm - Gentle Hatha Yoga | €8 | Hotel Belavista, Luz | 965 201 477

11am -1pm - Life drawing classes with Kasia | Beginners & Professional artists | €10 per session | Marina de Lagos | 916 035 308

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

11.30am - Baby Massage Course | 6 Weeks, €78 | Alma Verde | 282761745

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

5.30-7pm - Football Academy 10-15yrs | Burgau Sports Centre | 282697350 6pm - Dance Nia with Danni | €7 | Casa Sakra | 914523636 6pm (&Thurs)- Pilates with Indah | Escola E.B. 2, 3 Vila do Bispo | 911754890 6pm & 7.15pm - (1hr)- Mat Classes for Men with Lisa | €9 | Pilates Room, Lagos 926 514 613 | www.pilatesroomlagos.com

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6.30 - Yin Yoga Class with Ann | €8 | The Yoga Place, Burgau | 913 202 621

8.30 - 9.30am (& Thurs, Fri)- Zazen Meditation | Zen Dojo Tai Ku An, nr.

Barão São João | Donation Based | 919 718 955 9.30pm- Late (& Sat) - Late Karaoke | O Artistas Bar Lagos | 282 769 147 10pm - Karaoke ‘till you drop! | The Lighthouse, Lagos Marina | 968 073 449

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Thursdays 8.00am – Espiche Golf “Roll Up” | Reduced green fee rate | 282 688 250 9.30 - Weekly walk with Ros & Lol | (Approx. 2 1/2 hrs) | Boavista Golf Resort | 282 789 358 or 914573373 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 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

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 10pm - 'till late - Karaoke/Live Music | Atabai Bar | Barao S. João | 282688072 10pm - Live Music | Lighthouse, Lagos Marina | 968073449

Saturdays 10am - Computer Classes w/ Teresa | All levels - 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 - 12pm - 6pm - Live Music & Poetry ft. Funky Jo & Gez | Indonesian food & home brewed beers | The Beer Garden, Espiche 12.30 - Jazz Lunch | Fortaleza Da Luz | 912 511 196 5pm - Jazz Band, Live Music | Lazyjacks Bar, Lagos Marina | 282 761 384 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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Touching Lives One thing often leads to another. A new community magazine for the Algarve had been launched and I was asked to contribute articles based on my interviews.

‘Tomorrow’ magazine grew from strength to strength and my initial short pieces became main features.

In the course of writing articles I have had the privilege of meeting people from all walks of life. From fishermen, farmers and market stallholders to athletes, musicians and artists – to name just a few. I have been able to talk to people who have lived there all their lives and others who have decided to make the Algarve their home. I do get the distinct impression that the Algarve has had more than its share of interesting personalities that have settled there over the years.

Remarkable People and Places in the Western Algarve’ by our fabulous features writer, Lena Strang comes out. You will be able to buy it at €12.99 at a book launch to be held in November. Details regarding time and place will follow in next months edition, including links to bookstores such as Amazon that will stock it.

Here Lena explains how the book came about.

“A people without a story is not a people”, an elderly man in the Algarve told me. This is the essence of my book as I think everyone does have a story to tell. I have been able to listen to people in the towns and villages in the Western Algarve over a period of time and record the stories of their everyday lives.

I have focused on individual people but also on the history behind many of the intriguing

buildings and places that I have encountered.

When I bought a property some years ago in the Algarve, I was seduced by its history and culture, the pleasing climate, spectacular scenery and the people I met. Having left my fulltime teaching job in Britain and armed with a certificate in Portuguese from night school, I have been able to spend long stretches of time exploring life in the Algarve.

As I wanted to do some writing myself while at the same time fulfilling my ambition of learning to speak Portuguese fluently, a good friend suggested I started interviewing people going about their everyday lives and about their recollections of the past.

A brilliant idea, I thought. I duly bought a camcorder and set about doing my first interviews. Inadvertently, it was also the start of my fledgling career as a filmmaker.

The rich history of the city of Lagos where I live holds a particular fascination for me. It is from there that the early discoverers set out on their voyages in the 15th century.

And in much earlier times it was settled by the Carthaginians and the Romans, with vestiges still remaining today. Not only have archaeologists and city architects assisted me in my research but local residents have also been able to give me a sense of what living through so much change has meant to them. Time spent talking to elderly residents with their recollections of times past was particularly rewarding.

For this book I have adapted articles I have written over a period of some years. I am sure there are still many untold stories out there to be told. " To see a preview of Lena's book, please visit: http://issuu.com/tomorrowalgarve/docs/ touching_lives_-_sample You can also pre-order your copy by emailing Lena at: lena.strang@gmail.com

The Grand Christmas Ball Following the success of the ‘Tomorrow Masquerade Summer Ball’ we can now look forward to the ‘Tomorrow Grand Christmas Ball’ which is being held on 11th December at the Boa Vista Golf Club.

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will be dancing the night away with Joao and the Protons plus plenty of additional entertainment.

There will be a ‘super raffle’ with fantastic prizes, the proceeds going to charity. It will be a sit down three-course meal plus coffee and anyone who has eaten at the Golf Club will testify to how good the food is.

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All in the sumptuous surroundings of the Boa Vista Golf Club. Dress code is ‘Dress to Impress’ and maybe add a little sparkle of your own...

Tickets have now sold out but we’ll let you know about our next big event as soon as possible.

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Magical Musical Walk

Art exhibition

enjoying delicious barbequed burgers, homemade cakes, and drinks from the bar, as well as cold drinks and freshly squeezed orange juice, from a café under the trees. All profits from food and drink went to the fund.

On Sunday 20th September the second Magical Musical Walk was held for the Fundo dos Bombeiros de Lagos which is hoping to raise enough money to buy a new ambulance in 2016.

Visitors were invited to follow a marked trail through the woods, and be enchanted by musicians and singers serenading them as they stopped to listen.

They showed their appreciation by giving generously to the musicians, all donations going towards the fund.

It was lovely to see so many happy people stopping to listen to the music, and later on

Other attractions included an Arts and Craft Raffle of works donated by local artists, face-painting, donkey rides and excellent caricatures drawn by Aidan Brennan. The evening was rounded off by a concert given by some of the musicians, with everyone dancing till they dropped! It was a truly magical and unique experience for musicians and audience alike.

At the time of going to press, the morning after the Magical Musical Walk, the money had not yet been counted, but watch out for November's edition of Tomorrow, and see whether we've beaten last year's total of more than €1200.

Look out also for other fund-raising events to buy our brave bombeiros a new ambulance.

Pat Allen is coordinating this effort, so if you wish to donate to this good cause, or have any fund-raising ideas, Pat can be contacted by emailing patallen@sapo.pt.

NECI is holding an art exhibition featuring the work of the people who use its Occupational Activity Centre at the Armazém Regimental de Lagos. Work from other artists will also be featured at this exhibition. The opening takes place on October 3rd at 5.30pm.

The exhibition takes place from October 4th to October 15th and will be open between 3pm and 10pm daily.

Lions in Lagos There is a new Branch of Lions in Lagos meeting the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 12 noon at the Tivoli Hotel, Lagos. Meetings are in English. New members are actively being sought and you are most welcome to join us at the meeting or get in touch with the acting secretary.

Theo de Jager E-mail: ted.hunter@world.net.pt

Historical range The Algarve History Association’s month kicks off with a concert for piano and saxophone with Rachmaninov, Brahms, Haydn, Chopin, Debussy and Martin with with Elizavete Ivanova (piano) and Vitaly Vatulya (saxophone).

Peter Kingdon Booker will also be giving a lecture called The Other Algarve (Portugal in Morocco) on October 27th at 6pm at the Municipal Library Lagoa. This talk will be repeated on October 30th at 11am at the Municipal Library in Tavira.

The concert is being staged at Quintinha da Música on October 3rd at 5pm. For more details please email Lynne Booker.

An improvisation workshop with Barbara Jeske will take place on October. The time and place are yet to be confirmed. The same applies to a concert with Sue King.

Stories from the Peninsular War will be the focus of a talk by Peter Kingdon Booker on October 12th at 6pm at the Municipal Library in Tavira and this will be repeated on October 13th at the Municipal Library in Lagoa at 6pm.

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Calling car booters Car Boot Sale Sunday October 4th, and the first Sunday of every month: Old School House, Vales, Aljezur. Unwanted household items only--no goods grown, made or bought for profit please.

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

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Health...

Your body needs a massage like a car needs a service By Ann de Jongh it down to getting older and before long, popping anti-inflammatory pills becomes the norm.

One way to keep our muscles and joints in working order is to have a regular massage.

Massage is a way of keeping the muscles elastic, of ironing out any knots that appear and keeping the body moving as it should.

Massage can also help to uncover areas of tension and knots in the muscles before they become problematic.

As car owners, every year we will get our car serviced to make sure it continues to run smoothly. A car is tested every year with an MOT, but the service makes sure that the engine is well oiled and runs smoothly. There are many other items in the house that also receive an annual service and check-up, yet we often neglect the most important thing we have -our body.

Sometimes we will go for an annual checkup at the doctors to ensure all the major areas are working fine, but our muscles and joints often get overlooked. As we get older, niggles in our muscles start to appear more often, but often we ignore them, putting

Sports massage is not a treatment only for 'sports' people; it is merely a method of massage that focuses on making the muscles more pliable, keeping joints moving and ensuring that we can carry on moving freely. Massage is as important for your body as a service is for your car, so please stop ignoring the warning lights!

Ann de Jongh is a personal trainer, yoga teacher. She also offers nutrition advice and sports massage.

Call Ann on 913202621 or go to her website www.fit2lovelife.com

Get into walking! By Dr Wen Oates DC MChiro Walking - it’s for people of any age, it can be done anytime and anywhere…and with minimal risk to injury. All you need are comfy walking shoes and perhaps a sense of adventure!

Walking is an activity that can be built into daily routines, whatever your age or level of fitness. Just 30 minutes brisk walking a day can help you to maintain and improve your health. Walking strengthens your body and helps position the spine in the natural shape it was designed for – being upright. Research has also shown that walking can reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and even relieve tension and stress.

When you next visit Dr Wen at Lagos Health Chiropractic, she can advise you on appropriate pre- and post-walking stretches.

Of course, it can be challenging to make regular walking part of your lifestyle, so start

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slowly and try to build a walking regime gradually.

To get the best health benefits from walking, it needs to be moderate-intensity aerobic activity (a bit faster than a stroll), where you can speak, but not SING, the words to your favourite song (plus, of course, singing out loud in public can look and sound a bit strange!).

If you’re up and about early, you may well spot Lagos Health’s Clinic Director Geoff ‘power-walking’ to the beat of his favourite hits from the 70’s and 80’s on the cobbled promenade by Lagos Marina! If you DO hear him singing, please tell him to stop…he really can’t sing that well!!!

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

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Time to batten down the hatches

By Niki Medlock Yes it’s nearly upon us again……Winter!

I was reading about a study that was published in May this year that has come to the conclusion that our immune systems vary with the seasons!

The study stated that nearly a quarter of our genes, which program our cells, differed according to the time of year, with some more active in the summer and others in the winter which in turn affects our immune system.

One gene, more active in the summer than the winter, is responsible for suppressing inflammation - the body’s immune response to infection and harm – therefore leading to higher levels of inflammation during the winter (a response to the harsh diseases of the cold and flu season) which in turn leads to aggravation of chronic autoimmune diseases in the process!

This has now opened up the possibility of explaining a previously unknown biological mechanism which leaves the body seasonally more prone to autoimmune attack (where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys healthy body tissue by mistake) and potentially causing autoimmune diseases such as Rheumatoid arthritis, Type I Diabetes, multiple sclerosis, psychiatric disorders and flare ups.

Another surprising find was that the particular set of genes which are associated with the body’s immune response to vaccination are also more active in the winter, allowing the immune system to already be 'set up' to respond quickly and build up immunity against vaccinable diseases.

The mechanism of why this happens is still unclear – whether the genes alter as a result of temperature change or the number of daylight hours? – but it is hoped that this will provide more insight into the causes and effective management of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

Niki is head nurse at www.luzdoc.com

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First aid... doggy-style

By Lars Rahmquist

Ulcers, gastric problems and the ‘super’ vegetable

By Meri Hanlin

Ulcers are caused by a bacterium, Helicobacter Pylori, which is present in two thirds of the world population.

H.Pylori is the only known bacteria able to survive in the highly acidic environment of the stomach.

Got your attention? So I thought we might make a list for you to consider that you can have in the house in order to administer first aid to your pet, should they need it.

They can advise you on the best initial course of action. Certainly don’t administer anything by mouth until you have spoken to a vet surgeon.

• Bandages: There are several types of bandage available, some supportive, some compressive. Your vet can supply a small range of these for you which can be applied to bleeding wounds, torn nails, etc

Other small tips for home medical attention: • If your dog is vomiting, restrict water access and do NOT feed them any solids

• Saline solution for washing/flushing eyes or contaminated wounds • Betadine (iodine) solution for infected wounds • Wound cream (eg omnimatrix) for fresh cuts/grazes • Agua oxigenada (dilute hydrogen peroxide) or syrup of ipecac to induce vomiting • A muzzle in case your injured dog is trying to bite • Thermometer for rectal temperature checks • Syringes/eye dropper • Medicines such as aspirin, paracetamol, ceterizine (antihistamine) It’s outside the scope of this article on how and when to use all of these but if you have a small kit with these items, then you call your vet in case of an emergency situation.

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• If your dog has diarrhoea refer to above, they can have a bit more water, though • If your dog is seisuring don't try to stop them, ensure their tongue is outside the mouth and call your vet if it lasts over 1-2 minutes • Any skin lesions/wounds need the surrounding hair trimmed away and flush with saline solution • If an anaphylactic reaction is happening you will see swollen lips or ears or eyelids.

Make sure to watch for respiratory distress – this can become life-threatening Remember, if you are worried that your pet has eaten something bad, or has a bleeding wound etc, etc, CALL YOUR VET. With the list above you may be able to institute some (or all) of the treatment in certain situations; your vet will instruct you on what is your best course of action.

It’s an umbrella list – if you got it, hopefully you won’t need it. Chin chin. www.lagosvet.com

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‘Brassicare’ is an extract naturally found in fresh broccoli. The effect of ‘Brassicare’ has been proven to be an effective antibacterial agent for H.Pylori and can help prevent and cure stomach ulcers and other gut problems caused by this tough bacterium.

The current path used by most doctors to “treat” this bacterium is by using antibiotics but it has been pretty well proven that this H.Pylori is resistant to any antibiotic on the market. So that route will not destroy the H.Pylori but also upset the already delicate balance of friendly flora in the gut...making the situation worse!

‘Brassicare’ also has proven antioxidant properties which acts as a booster of the detoxifying system (particularly the liver!). This helps the body counter the negative effects of modern life: increased stress, unbalanced diet and alcohol consumption etc.

There is only one capsule taken daily and one month’s supply. In the vast majority of cases, is enough to wipe out this nasty bacterium, which can make so many people feel miserable. And to think it comes from something as basic as broccoli!! Simple...always best!

For more advice you can see Meri at Harmony Earth in Luz.

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Business Another summer gone... By David Westmoreland Can you believe that it is October already?

From the balmy heat of July to the fresher long days of August this summer has been a great one all round.

happens all over again. Couple that to the Scandinavian market which kicks in from October and we expect to have a busy Autumn.

And that includes property sales. At B&P we have sold almost 50 properties during June, July and August which is a record for us and continues the fantastic year here at B&P. In terms of holiday lets we have handled almost 1000 holiday weeks making 2015 our busiest year for holiday rentals leaving our owners feeling very pleased with their summer returns.

Property prices are also starting to improve slowly with small gains of around 5% being seen in our valuations. The resorts who took the brunt of the pain when the recession hit in 2008, are also starting to recover.

Over the summer we have secured sales on several properties at Boavista, Baia da Luz, Belmar, Quinta de São Roque and Jardim da Meia Praia. In fact B&P/Resort Resales have sold almost all the properties on sale at QSR & JDMP! We are in need of new listings on both these resorts.

But this is just the start. Did you know that 40% of our sales come from the last three months of the year? During the key summer months most sales and clients tend be holiday makers from the UK, Holland, Spain and Germany but once we get to September the French Revolution

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the very best of Lagos. The Indian summer that we are all getting used to now runs through to mid-October and the beaches are less crowed, the restaurants less busy and the town has a calm buzz about it.

If you are planning a trip over to Lagos now is a great time to do it. B&P have been heavily listing new properties in anticipation of this busy period but we still need more.

With almost 100 sales this year already we need quality listings now!

If you are thinking of selling your property please contact me on david@bpaproperty.com or call into the office for a chat.

And so as the madding crowds slowly dissipate over the next couple of weeks we are all looking forward to enjoying the town at its best… September and October offer

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I.T can be easy By Steven Dunwell

Casas do Barlavento Real Estate is very proud to announce its very first “Corporate Golf Day” in association with Boavista Golf and Spa resort on Friday October 2nd.

Since the company formed in 2002/3 it has been very important for us to become involved with our clients on a more personal level and this opportunity thanks to Boavista in allowing us to host the event there, was an opportunity to good to be missed.

I recently had a conversation with Tomorrow’s Layinka Howes which gave me the idea about broadband usage and how this works taking into account peoples various allowances.

Small amounts of data are used when web browsing or sending and receiving emails. However other activities such as downloading movies and streaming TV programmes can see your monthly allowance used within just a few hours.

To help everyone I have designed this table which shows, on average, how much data some standard online activities use.

Please do check with your service provider as to how much data you are allocated each month.

If you have any questions, suggestions for future tips or require assistance with any I.T. challenges, I am happy help.

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

Have a great month, see you for another tip in the next issue.

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The response from our clients, colleagues and friends has been amazing and we look forward to a great day and more days like this in the future.

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Konkarinho By Julie Battersby helped with her recovery. A spin off from that is she has encouraged others who have shown an interest in coming along to the shop to sew.

Ana opened her sewing shop 3 years ago in Lagos just behind the 'Adega de Marina’.

She is an art school teacher and balances her time with teaching, the shop and her two lovely children aged 6 and 3. Ana was born in the city of Lagos and speaks perfect English.

She had the idea to open her shop after her mother survived breast cancer and she wanted her to have a new purpose in life with something that her mother could do while resting and relaxing and more importantly something they could do together. It has been such a great way for her mother to gain her confidence and has

So Ana with her love for fabrics and her artistic flare came up with this idea to start a sewing shop to do alterations to clothes, commissioned work, personal design dresses and make soft furnishing, bedroom furnishing, doll making, in addition to reupholster of chairs, stools etc She has many different types of sewing machines for varying work and one especially for embroidery.

Ana is a lively happy welcoming lady and wants to support, teach and guide others in their hobby of sewing. Now Ana has others who are coming along to sew. Ana helps and shows them and invents items to show. She is very passionate about art and her sewing and so with her talent and the

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involvement she has with others she now sometimes forgets that it is a business!

The shop is open to anyone who wishes to try sewing and rekindle their hobby. She will help you to use your imagination and create your own soft furnishings. Come along on a Saturday after 2 p.m. for a few hours for a nominal fee of 5€ plus the cost of the material and let Ana teach, help or guide you to make something interesting and personal..

What about a bedspread, start quilting or make a present? Meet others, make friends and chat over a cup of tea or coffee while you relax and enjoy this rewarding pastime.

Ana has a vast range of materials for all your sewing needs.

You can call the shop on 282763452 or Ana’s mobile 919747591 The shop is opened everyday Monday to Saturday 09.30 until 06.00 pm

weeks to go, final arrangements are in place to allocate the few remaining exhibition stands within the main exhibition area.

The afpop stand will have a new, fresher look with the help of Jardissimo Landscape Gardening and all the head office staff will be on hand to assist Members with any questions, renew subscriptions and welcome newcomers.

The 15th edition of the Better Living in Portugal Exhibition (BLiP EXPO) is just round the corner. October 10th and 11th are the dates and the Portimão Arena, a tailor made Exhibition Centre, is the venue.

Organised by Foreign Residents’ Association afpop and sponsored by Medal Insurance, the exhibition will again be supported by the Algarve’s Regional Tourism Agency.

BLiP 2015 will see a great mix of organisations, products and services on offer to visitors, from insurance and financial planning assistance, to wines and health, sports, household equipment and artisans - as this year, for the first time, Cãmara Municipal de Monchique will be attending, not only to promote their area but also showcasing the crafts and goods that are available there. There will also be a large inflatable golf clinic with high-tech

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equipment and professional advice for golfers to improve their game.

Visitors to BLiP this year will also be able to find out more about the Algarve Historic Festival, which will be held at the Autódromo two weeks after BLiP and can to take part in prize draws for VIP passes for the event.

Amongst many other prize draws offered

by Exhibitors over the weekend, there will be a competition for tickets to the Portugal Masters Golf event which takes place in Vilamoura the week after BLiP. New caterers will be providing snacks, meals and beverages in the arena and Delta Cafés will provide a special coffee area for refreshment. Additionally Curiosa Indoor and Outdoor are providing a ‘lounge area’ within BLiP Shopping for visitors to relax and take in the surroundings. The BLiP Shopping area is already fully booked and, with only 4

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All the indications are that BLiP 2015 will be even better than ever, with more exhibitors and an even wider selection of goods and services on offer. Furthermore a dedicated, professional child care team will be on hand all weekend to look after the younger visitors to the event.

There are lots of reasons to visit BLiP EXPO this year and bring your friends. The latest news and list of Exhibitors can be seen on the dedicated website bliportugal.com.

BLiP EXPO 2015 opening hours are Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 11am-5pm.

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Preparing your home to sell. Part 1... you want as much light in your property as possible.

• Clean out your garage shelves and get rid of those cobwebs! Making a garage clutterfree will make it seem larger and a buyer will see the garage as a usable space.

Did you know?

Yellow flowers in your front garden are said to be the most appealing to buyers.

So, now you’ve got them inside it’s time to make your home become their home!

Next month we’ll be looking at interiors, revamping and those odds and ends.

Having sold over 150 properties this year, at Portugal Property we’ve come to appreciate some of the key things that can really make a difference when selling your property.

Sometimes the little changes may seem trivial, but added up they could make the difference between your property selling quickly or sitting on the market for months on end.

Over the years our agents have gathered a portfolio of key tips for the prospective seller that we’d like to share with you here.

Over the next few months we’ll take you through each area we think is important – from first impressions, interior touches and revamps to adding that extra bit of sparkle to your property. When selling your property it’s sometimes difficult to see what’s right under your nose, however simple it may be. So let Portugal Property help you…

First Impressions: We all know they’re important, but do we know what messages our property gives off? Here are our top tips:

• Make sure your driveway and entrance are clear of clutter and your garden is well manicured, the lawn is cut and the plants and bushes are trimmed. Remember – curb appeal is king!

• Your outdoor furniture should be clean and in good condition. Try making the most of your outdoor space – make it look used but not cluttered. It’s important for any prospective buyer to be able to see him or herself in your property. Giving subtle hints as to how they can use the outdoor space is the ideal way to get off to a great start before they’ve even stepped over the threshold.

• Clean and paint your front door. It’s the first thing a buyer will get close to and presentation is everything.

• Clean your windows. It’s a dirty job but it really makes a difference. Like your front door, dirty windows are easy to notice and the dirt can reduce the amount of light that gets into your property. When you get the buyer through the front door

Golf club gets top award Espiche Golf Director Peter Thornton and his wife Susan travelled to La Quinta in Palm Springs to pick up the prestigious Golf Inc Clubhouse award.

Espiche Golf is the only golf club outside of the US to be recognised as a Clubhouse of the Year 2014 by the prestigious Golf Inc. publication.

on top of a hill as a reference point for golfers.”

Another judge said: “What a spectacular design. Modern, clean lines and gorgeous views. This design is a few years ahead of its time.” www.espiche-golf.com

When the award was announced the judges said: “The project showcases a spectacular building on a spectacular site. This kind of beautiful architecture demands to sit

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The Pigs Head, Burgau... the field of dreams

Harvest 2015 By Miguel Martins, Tomorrow’s sommelier

It is almost to the day 28 years ago that Pat, Rotten and Scott Tommy met for a barbecue in the middle of a field in Burgau where the pub the ‘Pigs Head’ stands today.

They all decided they wanted to build a pub on the site when they all finished working in Brussels and said they wanted to call it ‘the field of dreams’ in the belief that if they built it the dreams would come true!

The three managed to build their dream and one of their key aims was to establish a sports venue in the area. For the last 22 years it has been just that. It is not very different now and they find themselves right in the middle of the world rugby cup championships.

Add to this all the other major sporting events and the ‘field of dreams’ has really become the reality.

They have wide screen TV’s in four different rooms and a dedicated big screen projector in the restaurant helps provide the perfect sports atmosphere.

Pat will be making sure the regular food is on offer for the ever hungry sports fans.

Call 282 697 315 or 934 293 821

It's September which means fewer tourists on the streets, less work for those of us who live in the Algarve but more work for those working in wine, it is time to harvest!!!

In general though I can say that we have had, if all goes well, an excellent year The fruit quality is very high and the timings of the climatic conditions were very good too.

In the northern fields to the south of the country they are already are experiencing a great bustle. Fields of vines are full of ripe grapes and ready to be harvested in a race against time. It’s intense work which will be done by thousands of people.

In fact, we have rarely seen a year with as healthy fruit and quantity in the fields.

It’s hard to spend the day soaking up the grapes which then have to go to the purchasers, the wineries. The timing is crucial in this process because the grapes must be harvested at the right moment of maturity. The wineries await the grapes and so begins the transformation into wine.

It is a time to party and celebrate, but it is also the time of a lot of stress and work. The prospects this year are the best, we had a cooler and balanced summer which helped the grapes to evolve perfectly in terms of acidity and sugar. In the regions that have made the grape harvest at the end of the month of August or early September they can be certain of getting a good income but those that have left the grapes in the fields for longer may have problems because of the first rains of September.

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After two bad years (except for white wines 2014) 2015 seems to forget the past and promises plenty of quality and quantity in most regions of the country where almost all saw an increase in the amount produced and in its quality.

Let's wait until these wines are available on the market but in the meantime let's taste the wines already at our disposal. I wish to inform my friends and clients that the Sommelier Wine Shop will soon begin another season of great wine tasting after the summer break. I will be announcing the dates soon and some other news that will enhance the experience of my clients…but more of that next time!

See you soon...

Miguel Martins - Sommelier Follow me on www.facebook.com/sommelier.garrafeira

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‘Tomorrow’s 2015 takeaway list

Lagos Chinese Palácio da China - 282 763 791 Dynasty - 282 763 746 Asia - 282 792 180 (Marina) Indian Maharaja’s Tasty Indian - 282 768 083 (town centre) Pashmina - 960 453 376 free home delivery-minimum order €25 Lagos, Luz, Burgau & Alma Verde (on Avenida)

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Sushi Magoya Japanese - 282 762 254 (town centre) Osaka - 282 792 715 (town centre)

Chinese City Sol Chinese - 282 789 878 (centre)

Chicken/Grilled Foods/Fish BBQ Bar Paris - 918 660 457 (Nr Marina hotel) Praça de Armas - 282 768 116 Churrasqueira Marques - 282 767 933 (by bus station) The Lighthouse - 282 762 115 or 968 073 449 (Marina) Pizza/Italian Mama-Mia - 282 762 231 (town centre) Italia - 282 760 030 (town centre) Borsalino - 282 782 417 (by Lidl) The Lighthouse - 282 762 115 or 968 073 449 also Tapas menu (marina) Portofino - 282 799 824 (Marina) O marafado - 912 849 714 Tapas restaurant (by Mcdonalds) International Foods Fresco - 282 769 256 (by Tivoli Hotel) International Cafe - 282 768 312 (town centre)

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The Lighthouse - 282 762 115 or 968 073 449 (Marina) Marina Bar - 282 789 701 (Marina) Fools & Horses - 282 762 970 (town centre) Rockefellas - 282 798 634 (town centre) O Artistas - 282 769 147 (opp Tivoli Hotel O Marafado - 912 849 714 Tapas restaurant (by Mcdonalds) Bom Pecado - 964 992 893 (behind Marina) Bar Linda - 282 792 146 (Maia Praia beach) Lazy Jacks - 282 761 384 (Marina)

Indian Saffron - 282 768 825 (by church) Pashmina - 282 789 667 (by church) Free delivery service KebabXpress - 920 537 900 kebabs & Pizzas with Indian flavours (by Luzdoc) Pizza/Italian Pizza Real - 282 788 369 Luz (on front) Panini - 282 789 101 Amici - 282 763 119 (by Novo Banco bank) Pizzaria Da Luz - 912 871 561(By Baptista) Organic and Homemade Chicca’s - 282 761 334 (opp Onda Luz) Other/International Foods Chaplin’s - 282 789 932 (by church) Rio’s @ no:2 - Tel 282 769 912 (by Spar) Atlantico Luz - 282 788 799 (by church) Galley - 282 769 063 (on front)

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Burgau Pizza/Italian Francos Pizzaria - Thursday, Friday and Saturday 963 631 668 Casa Padaria - 969 678 519 Indian The Spice Cottage - 922 273 828 Red Fort - 282 102 378 Free home delivery Burgau, Luz, Alma Verde and Almadena- min.order €35 International Foods Tomik - 282 695 525 (road out to Salema) The Pigs Head - 282 697 315 (from Luz before town centre)

Espiche Indian Sangam Jardim - 282 760 882 International Grapevine - 912 170 987 (just before the village) Turiscampo - 282 792 217 (on campsite) Dinner cooked for you at your house or holiday accommodation call Robin 911 941 097

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Thick palm stems split with a machete and fed into the side chute get chopped up nicely. Collect, sort, and store material for shredding in containers like large plastic flowerpots rather than in a heap then you can see what is what.

A good practice is to double shred where you have mixed hard and soft material or stuff that has passed through in large bits.

Pine needles and small leaves are better shredded as they reduce dramatically in bulk and are much easier to spread on paths or as weed suppressing mulch for example.

Mix pine if possible with other shredded waste such as prunings and leave for a few months to reduce acidity.

Graded waste makes finer flowers*

By Clive Goodacre

The autumn clear up in the garden is an annual routine here creating piles of leaves and other debris deposited during the summer. Many of us do not have lawns leaving messy areas of gravel and earth to clear up. So what to do – make furtive trips to the waste bins, pay someone to take it away or risk a fire? Years ago shredders were in vogue, but went out of fashion after people expected them to process all kinds of mixed garden detritus and pernicious contraries resulting in frequent jams and terminal collapse.

Yet with good waste management shredders are, in an age of recycling, virtually indispensable in the medium to larger garden.

OK they are not for everyone especially if you have a gardener that takes all the waste away – but where does it end up?

Here we also have to consider that today’s garden waste is tomorrow’s fire hazard.

Armed with a shredder you will have a more tidy and ordered approach to gathering up the litter raining down after a dry summer from conifers, oleanders etc.

Then there are those piles of dead bedding plants and dried out shrubs. Instead, why not turn them into an almost endless supply of mulch and compost for soil improvement, creating informal paths and general weed surpressing?

Without a shredder you have piles of garden debris that are practically useless – most compost heaps here are just piles of dry

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rubbish. It is amazing how a shredder can reduce a mountain of waste into a small compact heap. Rake out the debris from under trees and bushes, gather up old waste tucked away at the bottom of the garden, clear that messy bonfire patch, reduce that sprawling area you call a compost heap and shred! Think about sharing a shredder with a neighbour if you cannot justify having one outright.

But before loading up, here are a few words of advice. Firstly unless you have an industrial strength shredder do not process succulent or yucca waste. There is a good reason why rope is traditionally made from several members of the yucca family. Even chopping up agave leaves or cactus into small pieces will strain your machine and produce fluffy balls of waste. Ignore at your peril or be prepared for hours of fun with a Stanley knife! Another one to avoid is Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise) whose stems and leaves are incredibly tough.

Vines and climbers in general can be OK with a bit of common sense and careful feeding – cut them up into short pieces and largely avoid the old tougher stems altogether unless you have a shredder with a side chute for chopping stems and branches.

The latter is also very good at chopping up palm fronds although varieties like the wild palm (Chamaerops humilis) can jam things up so go steady and experiment before going full tilt.

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Old potted plants and those dead rooty bits encased in dried out soil that seem to accumulate by the end of summer can prove very shredable and even create new potting material.

The adventurous even toss them into the top feed complete with plastic pot provided of course there are no crocks in the base and it is made of brittle rather than flexible plastic. Garden centres often shred old plastic pots and water containers to reduce bulk and provide a drainage medium for new plants. But again it comes down to common sense and whether your shredder is up to scratch.

Sharpening is not a real issue because shredders mostly work by smashing the stuff you put into them so the blades don’t need to be kept sharp – it is all about power and torque so do the research and go for the best you can afford – preferably petrol driven. Mine is a veteran of 30 autumns (see picture), was bought second hand and has never been sharpened.

Finally, make it easily accessible. Many of us have bought garden tools and machinery that after the first flush of enthusiasm seldom see the light of day.

A good shredder is a heavy machine and needs to be central to your garden maintenance programme. Which brings me back to the beginning - above all, sorting and preparation before shredding your garden waste is the key to success. *To paraphrase those Mother’s Pride ads of the 70’s - ‘Graded grains make finer flour’

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