August 2012 by Richard Bassett

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Places

The Cavern at V-Terra, Estoi.

What's On

Your daily guide to local events.

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From Benamor's professional Keith Ashdown.

Focus on

The

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People

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Welcome...

...to your August issue. Sincere condolences to the many readers affected by the forest fires around Tavira in July. In our 'Focus On' this month, find out how you can help the many people whose lives have been changed forever. We also take time out to visit the Tavira Bombeiros and say a huge thank you to them. We meet John and Yvonne, who sold up everything in the UK to persue their dream of owning, living and working aboard their stunning Yacht. It was a pleasure visiting the Cavern at V-Terra, Estoi, where Andre and Robin have recently opened their restaurant; they really do make great hosts. Don't miss out on a visit to the Sea Food festival in Olhão, the largest of its kind in the Algarve, and also a fantastic chance to buy some cinema history at an auction of Movie posters. I hope you enjoy the issue.

“Casa das Portas” and now “Sobre a Ponte” are in the heart of historic Tavira. Come and experience the gallery of extraordinary images of the area and stunning range of gifts from Portugal and around the world. Casa das Portas, Rua Dr Augusto Silva Carvalho, 3 8800-324, Tavira Phone n: 00 351 281 321 025 Sobre a Ponte, Rua 5 de Outubro, nos 1 a 3, 8800-327, Tavira Phone n: 00351 281 328772

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CONTENTS

4 NOTICE BOARD 5 WHAT’S ON 6 BOOK 7ARTS 8 Health 10 Health 12 places

Let us know your thoughts. Things to do this month.

This months book review, an Olympic special from Chris Wright!

The Great Atlantic at Côrte Real. Stay safe in the sun.

A pain in the Neck.

The Cavern at V-Terra, Estoi.

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14 PEOPLE 16 FOCUS ON 20 property 24 property 26 Cinema poster auction 29 Sea food festival 30 Food Meet John & Yvonne... all at sea! Tavira fires & Bombeiros.

Property news from Robert Bijker. Property of the month.

Posters for sale in Tavira.

The Algarve's largest in Olhão

Chicken Karahi from the Punjab Palace, Tavira.

33 GARDEN 36 environment 40 finance 42 sport 44 sport 46 bar toque 47 classifieds Hot stuff!

Merging with Finance. Do we need a central bank?

The latest from Chris Wright. Golf tips from Keith Ashdown.

Accoustic jam sessions in Tavira.

Grab a local bargain.

FRONTERA FURNIsHING ANNUAL HOLIDAY We will be closed from 11-26 August Call us on 911 911 909

NOTICEBOARD

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e & Garden w ill Heronsgate Ho m le prices !! We ab ev li be un at rden the ho me & ga y fabrics fro m ction of qualit le se ng ti ci ex have an es. Also treate d isco unte d pric d ly ge hu at o ur the UK c. Co me & view et s la o rg Pe r s fo te d o utdo or fabric 1 514 607. (situa 91 ll ca or s sign Brand name De ud io). Creative Hair St near George’s

If yo u have any sheets, bla nkets, pillows, pillow cases in fair cond ition, ask if yo ur local Junta da Freguesia or Casa do Po vo wo uld like them. They als o need clothing, especially warm coats, jac kets and jerseys in winter, co ol clothing now. Sta Barbara de Nexe and Moncarapacho are gla d of them; I´m sure yo ur local one will also be. Email eahf@sapo.pt

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What’s on Things to do this August Quinta Fonte do Bispo will be open over the Summer for day visits. Bistro clients are welcome to use the facilities, including the pool and tennis courts for free. Call 281 971 484 for details

Here's your daily guide to both regular and special events our advertisers are holding this month.

MARKETS

Sundays

Sunday Carvery

At Quinta Fonte do Bispo, Sta Catarina, from 1pm, Tel 281 971 484. See page 4.

Open Mic

All musicians welcome, 2-4pm Sgt Peppers, VRSA. See page 42

Mondays

Live Music with Michael Boland

The Black Anchor Irish Bar in Tavira. See page 45.

Wednesdays Quiz Night

Quinta Fonte do Bispo in Sta Catarina. See page 42.

THURsdays Quiz Night

Castro Marim: 2nd Saturday of the month. Estoi: 2nd Sunday of the month. Moncarapacho: 1st Sunday of the month. Monte Gordo: 4th Saturday of the month. Quelfes: 4th and 5th Sundays of the month.

DONT MISS

São Brás de Alportel: 3rd Sunday of the month Sta Catarina: 4th Sunday of the month. Tavira: 3rd Saturday of the month. Vila Nova de Cacela: 3rd Sunday of the month. Loulé: Every Saturday.

THE OLHAO SEA FOOD FESTIVAL. SEE PAGE 29 FOR DETAILS

Restaurant Mont' Belo. See page 27.

Accoustic Jam Session

Bar Toque Tavira. See 46 page for details.

Fridays Karaoke

Bar Toque. See 46 page for details.

Live Music with Garey Vesey

The Black Anchor Irish Bar in Tavira. See page 45.

Karaoke

The Hairy Lemon pub in Cabanas. See page 31.

Live Music Every Friday

Sgt Peppers, VRSA. See page 42

BBQ WITH ENTERTAINMENT

Tavira Gardens Bistro, Tavira. See page 49

Saturdays

Teddy Boys Band.

August 18th at Restaurant Mont' Belo. See page 27.

Live Music with Danny Maverick

The Hairy Lemon pub in Cabanas, every 2nd Saturday. See page 31.

Karaoke with DJ Ged

The Black Anchor Irish Bar in Tavira. See page 45.

Karaoke

August 4th, 11th & 25th at Restaurant Mont' Belo. See page 27.

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Books Olympic fever

Algarve Group (East)

‘The Austerity Olympics: When the Games Came to London in 1948’ by Janie Hampton is a fascinating look at an extraordinary event which took place only three years after the end of the 2nd World War.

ntertaining, revelatory and hugely readable, the book is full of first hand interviews, hilarious anecdotes, and great spirited feats. Here we meet not only the famous names (Fanny Blankers-Koen and Emil Zatopek) but also hear the experiences of all who were involved from tea ladies, through postmen, to locals and spectators. The 1948 Austerity Games cost £750,000 (£20 million equivalent today) to stage and even made a profit of £29,000! The London Olympics 2012 will have cost £9.5billion - 480 times more than the 1948 games - and hopefully will turn a good profit for Great Britain. In 1948, fiftynine nations were represented by 4,104 athletes, 3,714 men and 390 women, in 19 sport disciplines. This year’s Olympics will have featured over 10,000 competitors from 200 countries. Art competitions formed part of the modern Olympic Games during its early years, from 1912 to 1952 with five categories: architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture. John Copley remains the oldest medal winner when he took a silver in the etching

The Royal British Legion lunch

category at the age of 73. The oldest sports competitor was 61 year-old Archibald Douglas Craig who lost in the first round of the fencing. So many of the athletes were true amateurs in the way that most readers would be able to identify with and yet they come across as passionate about their sport, professional in their desire to win but refreshingly honest about how much training they had been able to do. Dorothy Manley, one of three British women runners, confessed that her preparation was very low key as she had a full time job in the city as a typist: “I could only train after work for a couple of hours, four evenings a week”, and yet she was competing for Britain against one of the greatest women athletes of all time, the Dutchwoman Fanny Blankers-Koen. And it's not just the inspirational Czech runner, Zatopek, with his agonisingly pained style of running but Halliday, the weightlifter who, three years before the Games, had been released from a Japanese POW camp weighing under five stone, who radiate the true Olympic spirit. A remarkable read which is now available in paperback.

scheduled for 22nd July was postponed until 29th July, and went really well. In light of this Elizabeth and David Atkinson invite interested people to join them for a light, one course supper and to invite you to join (the RBL is now open to non-ex-service people now). This event is scheduled for the 2nd September. For more information about this event or about the Royal British Legion, please contact daliat60@hotmail.com or, you may email the Quinta Fonte Bispo and ask to be added to their mailing list, and details will be mailed to you on an occasional basis.

Where to pick up your copy of the East Algarve magazine As always, the East Algarve magazine can be picked up from advertisers for free; however, the magazine will also be available at the following locations for a only 1€ per copy. OlhÃo Quiosque do Mercado News Agent on the corner of the Market, Av 5 Outobro, 107, 8700 Olhao Santa Barbara Paulina’s Supermercado Santa Barbara de Nexe – 800 Faro Tel 289 999 145 SÃo BrÁs Newsagent next to SBA Computers. Casa Rui, Rua

Antonio Rosa Brito, no 36 Santa Catarina Quinta Fonte Do Bispo On the EN 270 near Santa Catarina, Tel 281 971 484 Fuseta Crispim Restaurant and Cubanito’s Bar (opposite the ferry boat station) Rua da Liberdade no 126 Fuseta, Tel 289 798 045

Moncarapacho The Newsagent Kiosk Tavira The Newsagent Kiosk Green shack next to the Câmara ConcEiÇÃo Tabacaria Nova Loja Rue 25 de Abril, Ed Casa Nova, Loja M 8800-061

Cabanas Papelaria Mares, Rua Da Fortaleza, 67, 8800-591 Cabanas Tel 281 370 220 Pedras Da Rainha Reception, Cabanas, 8800591, Tel 281 380 038 Altura Tabacaria Alagoa, Rua Da Alagoa – Rotunda 8950-411 Manta Rota Papelaria Marta, Manta

RotaTel 281 952 680 Monte Gordo Talisma Bar Pastelaria Vasco De Gama (in the main square in Monte Gordo, opposite the Casino) V.R.S. AntÓniO Papelarte Elisabete Drago S. Rodriques Noronha R. Min Duarte Pacheco, Lote 1 – Loja B Tel 281 544 614

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Q&A

Health

Safety in the

Sun

hat sun protection factor (SPF) should I use? Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. The higher the SPF, the better. Go for broadspectrum sunscreens, which protect against harmful UVA and UVB rays. Make sure the product is not past its expiry date. Most sunscreens have a shelf life of two to three years. What is broad spectrum and the star-rating? Broad-spectrum products provide protection against the sun’s UVB and UVA rays. The sun protection factor, or SPF, is a measurement of the amount of UVB protection. The higher the number, the greater the protection. How long can I stay in the sun? Don’t spend any longer in the sun than you would without sunscreen. Sunscreen should not be used as an excuse to stay out in the sun. Instead, it offers protection when exposure is unavoidable. The summer sun is most damaging to your skin in the middle of the day. Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm, under umbrellas, trees, canopies or indoors. Should I reapply sunscreen if I swim? Water washes off sunscreen and the cooling effect of the water can make you think you're not getting burned. Water also reflects UV rays, increasing your exposure. Even "waterproof" sunscreens should be reapplied after going in the water. What should I do if I get sunburn? Painkillers, such as paracetamol

It's important to protect your and your children's skin in the sun to avoid sunburn and heat exhaustion.

or ibuprofen, will ease the pain by helping to reduce inflammation caused by sunburn. Sponge sore skin with cool water, then apply soothing after sun or calamine lotion. If you feel unwell or the skin swells badly or blisters, seek medical help. Stay out of the sun until all signs of redness have gone. Are children more at risk of sunburn? Young skin is delicate and very easily damaged by the sun. Use at least a factor 15 sunscreen and choose a broad-spectrum brand that has a four- or five-star rating. Apply it to areas not protected by clothing, such as the face, ears, feet and backs of hands. Choose sunscreens that are formulated for children and babies' skin, as these are less likely to irritate their skin. My child has eczema. What sunscreen should I use? Some sunscreens may aggravate eczema. Check the label for any ingredients that you know your child is allergic to. Test any new sunscreen on a small area before applying it to the whole body. Put on your child’s emollient and steroids first then put the sun protection cream on 30 minutes later. Remember to put more sun protection cream on regularly throughout the day and especially after swimming. What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion? Heat exhaustion occurs when the body cannot lose heat fast enough. If it's not treated quickly, it can lead to heat stroke, which is a much more dangerous condition.

Signs of heat exhaustion include faintness, dizziness, palpitations, nausea, headaches, low blood pressure, tiredness, confusion, loss of appetite and hallucinations. What should I do if someone has signs of heat exhaustion? Get them to rest in a cool place, ideally a room with air conditioning. Give them plenty of water. Avoid alcohol or caffeine as this can increase levels of dehydration. Cool their skin with cold water. Use a shower or cold bath to cool them down or, if this is not possible, wet flannels and face cloths in water and apply to their skin. Loosen any unnecessary clothing and make sure that the person gets plenty of ventilation. Monitor their condition closely. Should I cover up my mole when I’m in the sun? If you have lots of moles or freckles, you're more likely to develop skin cancer, so you need to take extra care. Avoid getting caught out by sunburn. Use shade, clothing and sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 to protect yourself. Keep an eye out for changes to your skin and report these to your doctor without delay. Skin cancer is much easier to treat if it is found early. Use the following internet link to do a mole self assessment test. If you are at all concerned about sun damage contact your doctor. http://www.nhs. uk/Tools/Pages/moleassessment. aspx Gareth Bullock & The Bowen Technique. Every body is better with Bowen.

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Health

A pain in the Neck!

eck pain may come from any of the structures in the neck including: vascular, nerve, airway, digestive, and musculature / skeletal or be referred from other areas of the body. Major and severe causes of neck pain include: • Spondylosis - degenerative arthritis and osteophytes • Spinal stenosis – a narrowing of the spinal canal • Spinal disc herniation – protruding or bulging discs, or if severe, prolapse. The more common and lesser neck pain causes include: • Stress – physical and emotional stresses • Prolonged postures – many people fall asleep on sofas and chairs and wake with sore necks • Minor injuries and falls – car accidents, sporting events and day to day minor injuries • Referred pain – mostly from upper back problems • Over-use – muscular strain is one of the most common causes • Whiplash • Herniated disc • Pinched nerve What are other symptoms that are associated with neck pain? Neck pain is commonly associated with dull aching. Sometimes pain in the neck is worsened with movement of the neck. Other symptoms associated with some forms of neck pain include numbness, tingling, tenderness, sharp shooting pain, fullness, difficulty swallowing, pulsations, swishing sounds in the head, dizziness or lightheadedness,

Physical ailments, accidents, stress, strain and posture are the most common causes of neck pain.

and lymph node (gland) swelling. How is neck pain diagnosed? In diagnosing the cause of neck pain, it is important to review the history of the symptoms. In reviewing the history, the doctor will note the location, intensity, duration, and radiation of the pain. Any past injury to the neck and past treatments are noted. Aggravating and/or relieving positions or motions are also recorded. The neck is examined at rest and in motion. Tenderness is detected during palpation of the neck. An examination of the nervous system is performed to determine whether or not nerve involvement is present. Further testing of undiagnosed neck pain can include X-ray evaluation, CAT scan, bone scan, MRI scan, myelogram, and electrical tests such as electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity test (NCV). What is the treatment for neck pain? The treatment of neck pain depends on its precise cause. Treatment options include rest, heat or cold applications, traction, soft collar traction, physiotherapy (ultrasound and electrotherapy), Osteopathy through manipulation topical pain patches and global posture reeducation which is realignment of the cervical vertebrae and the rest of the body muscle relaxants, analgesics, homeopathic mesotherapy. POSTURAL TIP - the greater projection of one’s head forward, the greater the force required to maintain the extensor muscles! Biomechanical studies establish

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Q&A

All your Hair dressing questions answered by George from The Hair Studio in Cabanas.

I have my hair colored at a salon but at this time of year with the sun it fades quickly how can I stop this from happening? Jill, Tavira. Well Jill, you can't stop it from happening but you can slow the process. Firstly use a proper branded shampoo and conditioner for coloured hair. Secondly a lot of the top companies do a sun care range with UV added; usually in a spray or oil form. These really do cut down on colour fade; a little bit more expensive but worth it.

I have a natural curl in my hair which I never liked. Would you recommend chemical straightening? Kath, Vila Real. Depending on the amount of curl Kath. If the hair is very curly it's more difficult to get a perfect result, but as rule if you really dont want the curl then, yes.

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I want to change the parting in my hair, can you train your hair by combing it to stay in a different parting? Heather, Cacela. I'm afraid Heather thats an old wives tale. No the growth pattern of hair never changes. I'm afaid the only way to make it stay is hairspray or gel. What I suggest you could do is get your stylist to show how to put a zig zag parting in that makes a nice change.

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Places

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Cavern at V-Terra

Enjoy a perfectly prepared lunch, dinner or cocktail at a unique restaurant 'The Cavern at V-Terra' in Estoi. We introduce Andre and Robin who will be hosting live music events and cultural evenings in the very near future.

he unique, fabulous environment of The Cavern At V Terra has just opened, a few minutes away from the Roman Ruins in Estoi. Dating back to Roman times the structure was beautifully restored and carefully modernised in 2005. Andre and Robin Walton kindly invited us to take a look around the impressive building and the “Cavern”, and fill us in on their goal to have varied, live music and cultural evenings frequently at their stylish restaurant. Andre is originally from Hampshire and spent 30 years in the US as a musician, playing in Reno and Las Vegas with various bands and studied both Psychology and Music at the University of Reno. Robin, a massage therapist and Esthetician, is from Reno where they met whilst working for the same company. Wanting to spend some time in Europe, Andre came to Portugal in 1992, bought a plot of land in the hills outside

Tavira and completed their beautiful home in 1996. Andre returned to America for some time and in 2007 they were asked to look after Andre’s sister’s restaurant and Gallery, ‘Nant-Y- Coy’ in Pembrokeshire. 2008 saw them back in the East Algarve to run their peaceful country Chateau, bed and breakfast, ‘Casa Sol e Lua’. They have now opened the Cavern at restaurant V-Terra and created a cosy, stylish ambience, introducing their touch with a musical theme. They dismantled the grand piano creating a new coffee table with the cast iron plate and strings, and replaced the original keyboard with an electronic one. “Sense the world through your taste buds!” The small plate lunch time menu is inspired by dishes from all over the world and is founded upon “from scratch” philosophy with a focus on the fresh, local, high quality ingredients for which Portugal is renowned. They are committed to

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using whole, fresh foods to create the exciting array of flavours that make up the V Terra small plate menu. Lunch or dinner, the menu is flexible and varied. Since they use local resources whenever possible, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find that the menu changes with the seasons in order to take advantage of the freshest produce and they keep an eye on the market, and local speciality catches to create the daily specials board. Why not try the seared tuna, soup of the day, a goatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheese salad or twice breaded Brie? All of the amazing sweets are homemade and today included apricot crumble and raspberry fool. Cavern at V Terra caters for private parties and special occasions on the outside terrace and lounge area, with music to suit. Future events include Greek and Sushi evenings, a film club, and murder mystery nights, all catered by your expert hosts. Many thanks to Andre and Robin; we wish them much success in their new and exciting venture.

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People

Going for Gold Meet John and Yvonne who offer you a chance to enjoy a unique, personal holiday aboard the beautifully elegant 42 foot yacht,'Aqua Regia'.

n Europe's best climate, sail the beautiful Algarve on board the sensational, purpose built Southerly 42RST yacht, 'Aqua Regia', where you'll be looked after by owners John & Yvonne. Aqua Regia (King of the Water) is a dream pursued for more than 10 years, and we are delighted to be able to share their story with you. John’s father visited the East Algarve way back in 1987 and bought a holiday home here for the family who have visited many times since. Originally both from Kirby– in–Furness, The Lake District, the couple moved to Brighton, where John was a tree surgeon working for

the Railways and Yvonne a campsite manager. Yvonne completed a double A level in travel and tourism, and knowing John’s love of sailing, and boyhood dream to one day own his own yacht and live in the sun, she completed a day skipper and yacht master’s course at night school. Having visited boat shows for many years they decided the time was right and both gave up their jobs in the UK and put down the deposit on the yacht in 2007. Built in Chichester by Northshore, one of the few remaining British yacht building craftsmen, Easter 2011 saw them make plans to get 'Aqua Regia' to their beloved Tavira. John, together

with a crew, made the 8 day journey. John and Yvonne’s aim is to make either day trips, or holidays the most relaxing and enjoyable experience possible. They are able to show guests the best local restaurants or cook food of any choice while on board, making a personal carefree and relaxing holiday. 'Aqua Regia' is 42ft long and has a swing keel which means when they wish to access lagoons and shallow areas the keel can be pulled up so the boat needs only 3ft of water to sail, enabling access to places that normally only smaller craft can get to. In addition to this the design of the yacht means it can be beached

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on the sand as the tide drops leaving you safe and sound for anything up to eight hours. Enjoy this in complete luxury, stopping where you want to swim, dine, golf, bird watch or explore the fantastic towns and villages. Amazingly some golf courses can be accessed from the River and anyone arriving from Faro airport can be picked up only minutes away, at Faro Island. The two guest cabins have private access to the heads (toilets) and there is a separate full size shower cubical. On board the outstanding ‘Aqua Regia’ there is a fridge, freezer and a galley raised dining seating area to fully allow the views to be admired, whilst relaxing over dinner and drinks. On deck there is room to sit in the shade of the bimini or lounge on the deck cushions in the golden sun, relaxing at your own pace. You are encouraged to explore towns with the aid of their maps, guides and of course their personal knowledge. You can help yourselves to drinks or food, read, listen to music or sunbathe on deck. Take your own book, or choose from a selection of 8000 titles from the ibook, or the vast selection of music on board, to suit any occasion, celebration or party. Almost anything can be obtained from the internet. Very many thanks to John and Yvonne, their friendly informative nature will ensure a great trip for everyone. We wish them tremendous success with ‘Agua Regia’. For more information: email: boat@floatinggold.com, Tel: 07501 002 172 (UK) or +447 501 002 172 (Portugal/Spain calls charged at UK local rate) or see www.floatinggold.com

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A heartfelt

THANK YOU!

n behalf everyone involved with the Est Algarve Magazine, and all of our readers, we would like to thank all the fire fighters who have worked so tirelessly to contain the recent horrendous fires in and around Tavira. We visited our friend Jamie (firefighter 004), in Tavira, who was kind enough to find time to show us around the station, including the control room and the vehicles and equipment used. Always on standby is the rescue vehicle (Pic 1), with cutting equipment and ablility to carry 4000 litres of water. This vehicle would automatically be sent out to a road accident. In constrast there is the enormous water truck (Pic 2) with 17,000 litres capacity, dispatched to forest fires. Other vehicles include, hidden in the back of the station begging restoration is a 1920's Mercedes Benz fire truck (Pic 3), rumoured to be the 2nd oldest vehicle in Portugal up to the powerful, enormous D20 MAN (Pic 4). The station on the outskirts of Tavira was built in 1988, having moved from a much smaller station in the centre of town (now a bank and Mini Preço). It houses tributes and medals from years gone by to the bravery of the men and women, and across the road is a statue erected in their honour in 1993. Once again, Many thanks.

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he response of the people of the Algarve, and further a field, to the recent disaster has been remarkable. On Thursday 19th July I received a phone call from Clive Jewell, the British Consul, asking how things were in Tavira, which caught me by surprise. It was only then that I learnt of the raging fires. The Olhanense Expat Supporters Group has some 300 members and we felt they would want to help - the wonders of the internet - and very shortly offers of donations were arriving from far flung places including Norway and South Africa. The Appeal appeared on social media networks and Linda Cree (AFPOP) spread the message. The immediate need was for bottled water, juices and snacks. Two vans loads, thanks to Neil & Emily Richardson Removals, were hurriedly despatched to Tavira Bombeiros. As the intensity of the fires and the impending disaster gathered momentum so did the generosity of the community. Fire stations were overflowing with bottled water, juices, fruit and snacks. Norman White made contact, “could we help São Bras Bombeiros with shower gel, shampoo and towels?” and we were only too pleased to help. We are just one of many groups who have in some small way helped those true heroes who risked their lives in appalling conditions. A word of mention for the British Consul team who not only kept us appraised of developments but were also out in the communities giving support and advice. We will all still need to be vigilant but if any good is to come out of this disaster then it is important that the bonds that have been created between the different nationalities are nurtured and built upon. One can only feel heartache and sorrow for the rural families who live off the land and have lost all their livestock, fruit trees and crops. Will there be support for them in their desperate hour of need? Over €2,500 has been donated and we are now liaising with Tavira & São Bras Bombeiros as to how best disperse the remaining funds. Our thanks to everyone who has sent donations and words of encouragement. Chris Wright

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A plea for help! a special task force of ministers from various departments to look into the current situation and to draw up proposals to prevent similar situations in the future. Of particular concern in the area is the environmental damage that has also been done to the region as well as the loss of property. The area is an important part of the ecosystem with much of the water found in the dams coming from the hills that now lay burnt and experts are now looking at how to protect the water supply in the eastern Algarve. The fire affected more than 60 families in the eastern Algarve with over 100 people directly affected by the fires that spread over more than 20,000 hectares around Tavira and São Brás and led to the largest fire fighting operation in the history of Portugal with more than 1,000 people on the ground, 200 vehicles and 13 aircraft fighting the fire at its peak.

Hello, I know your wonderful magazine reaches many people across the Algarve and I was wondering if this could be included in your next issue; The Municipal council of Tavira have launched a "Solidarity Campaign" to help the residents who have lost their homes and possessions, including lots of animals. A Bank account has been opened with all the proceeds going to the unfortunate families who were affected by the devastating forest fires of last month. Anyone wishing to donate can deposit their donation in the bank using the following details. Conta do Banco Popular NIB: 0046.0337.00600011469.13 Thankyou. All the details may be confirmed by Teresa Custodio Divisao de Acao Social c/o CMT Gill Goudie

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ven though the East Algarve has seen many new developments being built over the past decade, it remains largely unspoilt. Over the past three years the construction of new properties has ground to a halt, due to the sovereign debt and banking crisis. Nevertheless the Algarve has remained an attractive holiday destination. August is always the busiest time of the year, just look at the traffic. Also some beaches get crowded but there are also many stretches still little frequented, you just need to work a bit harder to find them. In the Eastern Algarve, Tavira is still generating a lot of interest for many good reasons. The real estate market is still slow, however since the start of the year there is an increased interest in the Algarve in general. In our experience this is not just measured by the number of inquiries but also in the number of transactions. There are many attractive properties on the market at prices not seen for a long time. Buyers who have postponed their purchase decision due to economic uncertainty are still looking for the right property to come along. For buyers from the UK, Switzerland and Norway, the recent strength of their currencies versus the Euro is a real bonus in combination with the bargains that

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can be had. To give you an idea of what you can buy for your money, we have made a selection of houses in the country side versus properties in town which have been reduced in price are good value for money. If you are interested in rental income from your property, these properties could offer a yield north of 5% per annum, which look favourable in comparison with the extremely low yields on investment grade 10 year government bond yields (Germany, U.K., Holland, France) now respectively at 1,26 / 1,46 / 1,76 / 2,29 percent. If you believe property prices could increase 10% over the next 5 years time, your total return on investment could be north of 7% per annum over the period. If you would like to receive more information about these or other properties and / or would like to make an appointment for a viewing, please contact our office. In addition, our sister company Happy Homes Algarve would be pleased to assist you with the maintenance and letting of your property. Robert Bijker Land & Houses Algarve – Yellow Homes www.landandhousesalgarve.com Rua Dr. José Pires Padinha 178 8800 - 354, Tavira Tel: 281 320 281, Fax: 281 321 901 (AMI – 6232)

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This lovely townhouse is in the town of Vila Nova de Cacela. It sits within a closed condominium with 8 townhouses, and a shared pool. Fantastically located in Vila Nova de Cacela, which has all facilities such as bars, cafes, restaurants, shops, and schools. The stunning beach resort of Manta Rota is only a few minutes away by car. This is a great lock up and go, or permanent home. Priced to sell now

Luz de Tavira Unique Two Bedr Apartment with Pool -. Fuzeta - Price on Request This stunningly unique resort on the waterfront in Fuzeta, comprises of 30 apartments, and 20 villas, all properties are modern, and finished to a very high quality. Located on th Ria Formosa, a natural park stretching along the Eastern Algarve coastling for 60Km. The warm water is protected from the open sea by a narrow strip of sandy islands, with miles of golden sandy beaches. The town of Fuzeta is just a few minutes walk. Here you will find many cafes, restaurants, and shops.

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he Seafood Festival (O Festival do Marisco), now in its 27th year, opens on Wednesday 8th August, when Portugal’s top solo singer Tony Carreira will entertain the crowds. The very best mussels and clams from the Ria Formosa, served in many different ways, together other gastronomic dishes, will be served

from 7.30pm in the waterfront gardens of Jardim Pescador Olhanense. Numerous stalls will be selling local and regional delicacies and craft products. On Friday 10th August the Beatles tribute band ‘Bandit Beatles’ are sure to pull in the crowds. The group has performed over three thousand concerts including memorable performances

in New York, Nashville, Hong Kong, South Africa, Syria, Dubai, Egypt, Morocco and throughout Europe. The Festival concludes on the 12th August with Banda Calypso who recreate the sensuality and rhythm of the Brazilian carnival. An event not to be missed. For further information: www.festivaldomarisco.com

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Gardening Native to Mexico and Central America, both hot and mild peppers are derived from the species Capsicum annuum.

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eeds of peppers have been found in archaeological deposits in Tehuacan, in Mexico, dating from around 7000 BC, but these may well have been of fruits collected from the wild. The earliest records of the cultivation of peppers date from about 2000 years later, and peppers are illustrated on preColumbian ceramics. It is likely that the hot types, not the large sweet peppers, were the first to be cultivated. However, by the time peppers were introduced to Europe most of the main types grown nowadays were already established. The first records of peppers grown in Europe date from around AD1500, and soon they were widely grown. The hot varieties were dried, powered and then used as a substitute for true pepper, the tropical climber Piper nigram then a very expensive import from the East Indies. Peppers also became widely grown in Eastern Asia were they play an important role in the cuisine of India, Malaysia and the southern parts of China. Hot peppers, Chillies, cayenne peppers are usually rather small and red when ripe. The degree of hotness depends on the presence of capsaicin, which varies according to the variety and is affected by the climate. Hot weather conditions produce hotter peppers becoming hotter and sweeter as they ripen with the seeds being hotter than the flesh. The large, hot varieties may be elongated as in the ‘Anaheim’, bell shaped as in ‘Poblano’ or yellow when ripe as in the ‘Hungarian wax’. Sweet pepper, Pimento, Bell peppers are the type of peppers most popular in temperate countries and are widely grown in greenhouses in Northern Europe, and in the open in Southern Europe, the Middle East and in North America. The large, hollow fruits are generally red when ripe, but may be yellow, and there are even some varieties which are blackish-purple when mature. Peppers are fast growing annuals, and best grow in drier parts of the tropics and in warm summer weather. In

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temperate climates seed should be sown under glass in March or early April, the young plants can be put into pots when they are about 8cm tall and kept as warm as possible until the hot weather has arrived, when at which time they can be transferred outside in a sheltered spot. Alternatively the young plants can be kept in pots until 12cm tall and then hardened off and planted into frames in late June. Feeding is beneficial for building up a good sized plant, but can be reduced when fruiting. Poor growth outdoors is usually a result of cold weather, but plants grown in greenhouses can suffer from grey mould such as botrytis which will kill the stems so good air circulation is needed to prevent this. Although there are a multitude of varieties of chillis and peppers, we are familiar with just a few as it these varieties that the seeds are only readily available. Jalapeno This is a Mexican variety named after the town of Jalapa and it is still widely grown commercially in Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is commonly pickled or canned and often smoked but also eaten fresh. The fruits are dark green, ripening to red. They are thick skinned with a blunt end and about 5cm when mature. There taste is usually very hot especially in the seeds. Cayenne An ancient cultivar from pre-columbian times first referred to in 1542 in French Guiana, now mainly grown in Asia. The pods are long, slender and curved, ripening bright red and very hot. When dried and powdered this and similar cultivars produce the well known Cayenne pepper. Serrano This Mexican chilli is grown commercially from near sea level to high in the central plateau. It is generally eaten green or canned. It is not difficult to grow in greenhouses in a cold climate and produces a prolific crop on tall, much branched and distinctly hairy plants.

Gardening Red Chilli This form of hot pepper has large long fruits of variable hotness maturing green when at which stage it is generally eaten and ripening red. The fruits are 1015cm long. This variety is often grown for canning in California and New Mexico and the group of varieties called Anaheim was developed for the canning industry. Hot Gold Spike This Yellow fruit variety is a development of Santa fe Grande commonly grown in the southwestern United States and is very hot when mature. Apache This is a modern F1 hybrid pepper of the chilli group. Tabasco An extremely hot chilli, traditionally used to make the famous Louisiana hot sauce. The small, upright fruits are around 2.5cm long and appear yellow-green, turning to scarlet when ripe. Hot Tepin A native Mexican shrub, tepin is in fact one of the worlds hottest chillis pepper. Try it if you dare! Maturity is slightly later than other peppers, as the fruits concentrate their power and spice. Heatwave This variety of pepper is a cayenne pepper which is a mixture of fruits containing reds, yellows and oranges. Beautifully ornamental and offering a mind blowing flavour experience.

Prairie Fire Called the windowsill pepper. The fruits may be small but they certainly pack a punch, being very hot. Bushy plants give a non stop summer crop of hundreds of small, conical, creamy green fruits turning red when ripe. Pinocchioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nose Unbelievably long and slender fruits with a strong pungency and excellent for hot sauces or for drying to make powders. Fruits ripen dark bottle green to red and are high yielding bushy plants. Piri Piri The Piri Piri chilli is the name given to the African birdseye or African devil which grows wild and cultivated. It is a small and extremely spicy variety with the plant growing bushy and up to 120cm in height. The fruits are generally tapered to a blunt point and measure up to 2.5cm long. The immature fruit is green turning to bright red or sometimes purple when ripe. Naga Jolokia The Naga Jolokia is also known as the Bhut jolokia or Ghost chilli and grows primarily in the Assam state of India but also in northeastern India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. In 2007 it was confirmed by the Guinness world records as the hottest chilli in the world measuring 1,050,000 on the Scoville scale.

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Gardening Scoville Organoleptic Test Chilli peppers contain capsaicin a chemical compound which stimulates chemoreceptor nerve endings in the skin, especially the mucous membrane. The number of Scoville heat units indicates the amount of capsaicin present.

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Piri Piri Sauce It was probably the Portuguese who introduced the chilli pepper as we know it to Europe and the Far East. They were probably also the first to use peppers to create a hot sauce, not hot maybe by todays standards, but nevertheless Piri-Piri is the Portuguese original. And below is the ingredients and method to make an authentic Piri-Piri sauce. Ingredients 4 Chilli peppers, cleaned and finely chopped Juice of one lemon 3 cloves of garlic, minced One tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley (optional) One tablespoon of Paprika 4 Tablespoons of Olive oil 1 teaspoon of salt

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15,000,000-16,000,000 Pure Capsaicin 8,600,000-9,100,000 Various Capsaicinoids 2,000,000-5,300,000 Pepper spray 855,000-1,050,000 Naga Jolokia 350,000-580,000 Habanero 100,000-350,000 Scotch Bonnet, Jamaican Hot Pepper, Piri Piri 50,000-100,000 Thai Pepper 30,000-50,000 Cayenne Pepper, Tabasco Pepper 10,000-23,000 Serrano Pepper 2,500-8,000 Jalapeno Pepper, Hungarian Wax Pepper 500-2,500 Anahiem Pepper 100-500 Pimento 0 Bell Pepper

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orrupt Government Officials Should Be In Jail… Alongside Corrupt Banksters Senior Barroso put the blame for this financial crisis firmly on the shoulders of the US Banking Cartel and this article supports his statement. The items printed in blue are supported by facts on this website: http://tinyurl.com/d4q3fso Submitted by George Washington Wall Street fraud caused the Great Depression and the current financial crisis. Top economists and financial experts agree that our economy will never recover unless Wall Street fraud is prosecuted. Yet the government has more or less made it official policy not to prosecute fraud, and instead to do everything necessary to cover up for Wall Street. For example, the Obama administration is prosecuting fewer financial crimes than under Reagan or either Bush. For example, we pointed out in 2010: The government’s entire strategy now – as during the S&L crisis – is to cover up how bad things are. But it is not only a matter of covering up fraud that has already happened. The government also created an en-

vironment which greatly encouraged fraud. Here are just a few of many potential examples: • The government-sponsored rating agencies committed massive fraud (and see this) • The Treasury department allowed banks to “cook their books” • Regulators knew of and allowed the use of debt-hiding accounting tricks by the big banks • Tim Geithner was complicit in Lehman’s accounting fraud, (and see this), and pushed to pay AIG’s CDS counterparties at full value, and then to keep the deal secret. And as Robert Reich notes, Geithner was “very much in the center of the action” regarding the secret bail out of Bear Stearns without Congressional approval. William Black points out: “Mr. Geithner, as President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York since October 2003, was one of those senior regulators who failed to take any effective regulatory action to prevent the crisis, but instead covered up its depth” • The former chief accountant for the SEC says that Bernanke and Paulson broke the law and should be prosecuted • Freddie and Fannie helped to cre-

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Environment In the summer of 1929 a few stern words from on high, a rise in the discount rate, a tough investigation into the pyramid schemes of the day, and the house of cards on Wall Street would have tumbled before its fall destroyed the whole economy. In 2004, the FBI warned publicly of “an epidemic of mortgage fraud.” But the government did nothing, and less than nothing, delivering instead low interest rates, deregulation and clear signals that laws would not be enforced. The signals were not subtle: on one occasion the director of the Office of Thrift Supervision came to a conference with copies of the Federal Register and a chainsaw. There followed every manner of scheme to fleece the unsuspecting …. This was fraud, perpetrated in the first instance by the government on the population, and by the rich on the poor. The government that permits this to

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rates in the world,” Barofsky continues. “[Geithner] heard this information and looked the other way. Geithner and other regulators should be held accountable, they should be fired across the board. If they knew about an ongoing fraud, and they didn’t do anything about it, they don’t deserve to have their jobs. I hope we see people in handcuffs.“ Government regulators have become so corrupted and “captured” by those they regulate that Americans know that the cop is on the take. (Even top justice officials are incredibly cozy with Wall Street fraudsters.) Institutional corruption is killing people’s trust in our government and our institutions, which is one of the reasons the economy is faltering again. Indeed, polls show that very few Americans believe that the U.S. government has the “consent of the governed”, a higher percentage of

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Americans liked King George during the Revolutionary War than like Congress today, and people are publicly discussing whether it’s a good or bad idea to “hang bankers”. I noted 7 years ago: I am NOT calling for the overthrow of the government. In fact, I am calling for the reinstatement of our government. I am calling for an end to lawless dictatorship and a return to the rule of law. Rather than trying to subvert the constitution, I am calling for its enforcement. The best way to avoid all types of revolution would be for the government to start following the rule of law. I passionately hope it will do so. While conservatives tend to view government as the problem, and liberals tend to view corporations as the problem, the real problem is the malignant, symbiotic relationship between corrupt officials and criminal corporate leaders. Without the

cancerous relationship, neither side could cause so much damage. If America returns to the rule of law, we might have a fighting chance. The justice system may be the only thing which stands between peace and violence. All of those who benefited from Wall Street fraud must be prosecuted ... including corrupt government officials who aided and abetted their crimes, helped cover them up, or have blocked prosecution. Iceland should be a role model: Iceland has prosecuted the fraudster bank heads (and here and here) and their former prime minister, and their economy is recovering nicely… because trust is being restored in the financial system. Indeed, even evangelical leader Pat Robertson agrees: Pat Robertson discussed the banking crisis and glowingly spoke about how Iceland jailed many of the bank-

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or the last two weeks here in the UK, TV stations have been running a documentary series called “Bank of Dave“, in which down-toearth businessman Dave Fishwick attempts to establish his own bank. The premise sounds plausible: offer depositors 5% interest (as opposed to zero), and lend to credible small businesses that are otherwise ignored by the majors. But as the irrepressible Dave soon discovers, getting a new banking

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This months top tip from resident professional at Benamor Golf, Keith Ashdown.

he squaring up of the club face at impact, do we make a mistake. square to the link of flight, is done by feel alone. If a golf club weighed as little as a table tennis bat and fitted There is no mechanical aid and no one series of as an extension of the hand only, there would be no problem actions guaranteed to do this, despite what is in this “squaring slap”. It is only because the extension is said and written, there is no trick to be learned. a yard or more in length, weighs about 500grams, and is My son Francisco, aged 16, has a promising future in swung fast, (and only the centre spot on the face which golf if he works strikes the ball is hard, and does not any good) that Name: Keith Ashdown miss on his daily the complications Title: P.G.A. Resident professional drills. begin. Pro since: 1964 We all instinctively Because i know Born: Crowborough, Sussex, U.K. have this squaring it to be true I Tournament History: up gift. From the day stress the value •Winner of more than 100 professional golf tournaments in Europe. we begin as babies of strength in •Represented G.B. and Ireland in the P.G.A. Cup against the U.S.A. to bang the table golf as the first •16 Hole in ones (4 on par 4’s) to call attention to step to obtaining •Course record holder at Benamor, 65 (6 under par), although has a square hit and our problems, we scored 60 strokes on 3 occasions (Not counted as a course record display it. We can being able to as they were not scored in a professional competition) slap any object or repeat it. •European tour player member 1968 - 82 person as squarely Good Golfing, •European seniors tour player/member 2003;2004;2005 as we need, never Keith

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