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... to your November issue of the East Algarve magazine. This month we have another jam packed issue, introducing three local businesses, the owners of the family run bar Sgt. Peppers in V.R.S. António, ECDE international, making the Algarve a safer place to live, and Mark and Tracey from the Auction Warehouse Algarve.
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There's news of regular Fado nights at the Museu do Vinho in Tavira, and our food page comes from Casa Azul in Cacela Velha, opening soon with new management. This month's 'Focus on' took us on a boat trip along the Guadiana river with Riosul, a wonderful day out, highly recommended. regular features include the top 10 matters of the heart from Gareth, Herbal Remedies from gardening expert Mark, and of course essential golf tips from Keith Ashdown. Have a great month.
3www.eastalgarvemag.com 4 NOTICE BOARD Let us know your thoughts. 5 WHAT’S ON Things to do this month. 6 NEWS Get up to date on the latest East Algarve news! 7 HEAlTH Top 10 matters of the heart. 10 ARTS Fado in Tavira. 11 ARTS Christmas Fayre at Côrte Real. 12 PEOPlE Meet the owners of Sgt. Peppers bar in V.R.S. António. 14 PEOPlE ECDE International. 16 FOCUS ON The Guadiana River. 18 PROPERTy Property documents. 22 PROPERTy Property of the month. 24 PEOPlE Auction Warehouse Algarve. 30 FOOD From Casa Azul, Cacela Velha. 32 PEOPlE A customers view of QM Garden centre & country shop. 34 GARDENS Herbal remedies. 36 ENvIRONmENT Chimney fires. 41 FINANCE Are your investments safe? 42 SPORT The latest from Chris Wright. 44 SPORT Golf tips from Keith Ashdown. 46 BOOK lOvERS’ CORNER This month's book review. 32 1614 12 30 CONTENTS
4 www.eastalgarvemag.com Email: info@eastalgarvemag.com Telephone 961 700 200 Postal Address: EN270, CXP797A, Fonte Bispo, Tavira Contactus This notice board is free for readers to use. Send us news, ideas or suggestions you’d like to share with our readers. Fuzeta emailUnlimitedWinterSocietyGolfDealplayuntilendApril2012Unbelievableprice400EurosTelKeith289798105Petep-gibb@sky.com guesthouse, BAR & BI st R o QUINTA FONTE DO BISPO QUINTA FONTE DO BISPO Call 281 971 484, email info@qtfontebispo.com or see our websitewww.qtfontebispo.com or see our map on the back page LCARVERYAmb,bEEf & TuRkEY, pLus ALL THE TRimmings sundays from 1.00pm booking AdVisEd onLY 10€ 3 course option available for only 14€ sTEAknigHT fridays, from 6.30pm * Rump €8.50 * Rib EYE €10.00 * siRLoin €13.00 * 16oz T-bonE €19.50 (48 hours notice for T-bone) All steaks come with home made chips, onion rings, mushrooms,grilled tomatoes, and peas. EveryFADOWednesday night in Santa Luzia at Casa do Tasquinha,Polvo Tel. 281 328 527 and Thursday nights at the Wine Musem, Tavira Tel. 918 502 029 Algarve Photographers Group meets every other Thursday. If you are interested in photography and would like to join a friendly group of photographers for workshops to help you improve your photography and exciting events throughout the Algarve and Portugal, then contact us for further information at our www.algarvephotographers.orgwebsite
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What’s on Your guide to what's happening in and around the East Algarve this month, have fun! Things to do this December MARKETS Loulé: every saturday. Estoi: 2nd sunday of the month. Moncarapacho: 1st sunday of the month. Quelfes: 4th and 5th sundays of the month. Tavira: 3rd saturday of the month. vila nova de cacela: 3rd sunday of the month. castro Marim: 2nd saturday of the month. Sta catarina: 4th sunday of the month.
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DON'T MISS OlhãmUSiCO- Christmas Con cert, 18/12, 21h00, main church. OlhãexhibitiOnSO-Paintings by ivone Rodriues, until 23/12, real marina hotel. S.b.De alPORtel - Paint ings by algarve artists net work, until 10/01, the new gallery at the museum. S.b.De alPORtel - Pho tography by the photography club of the museum, until 29/01, costume mu seum. OlhãKiDSO - Sounds of Dis ney, 17/12, 16h00, municpal auditorium. new yeaR VaRiOUS VenUeS - new years eve Celebrations, Fireworks and parties, 31/12. OlhãO - new years Concert, 01/01, 21h30, municipal auditorium. Free admisson.
The stunning New Years Firework display in Tavira Come and join us on the 'Jasmin Flor' and enjoy the best day out in the Algarve. We start the cruise in Vila Real Santo Antonio and sail up the calm, picturesque river that separates Portugal and Spain. You will learn about this historic border region, in English. After two hours, we arrive at a small Portuguese village for a three course lunch, and possibly a swim at our restaurant. We have a traditional Portuguese party, and after a leisurely return cruise, you will feel relaxed and will take home many photos and happy memories. Like all our guests, you will say it was your best day out in the Algarve! Diogo Cão, Loja 8, 8900 - 440 Monte Gordo Tel: 281 512 997 Fax: 281 512 079 Telm: 966 089 341 / 918 849 167 TransGuadianawww.transguadiana.comtransguadiana@iol.ptFindusonfacebookat:Cruzeiros
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Sixteen members of rotary club estoi Palace international were honoured to receive their Paul harris Fellow awards from district Governor José coelho and assistant district Governor silvério Guerreiro at the club meeting on 15 november 2011. Following the presentation José coelho addressed the members, complimenting them and praising the club for its activities and high achievements, thereby setting an example to others. Paul harris Fellows are individuals recognised by rotary for their outstanding contribution to the organisation and its objectives locally and internationally. each new Paul harris Fellow receives a commemorative certificate and a Paul harris Fellow badge. Paul harris was one of the Founders of rotary, that grew from a single club in chicago in 1905 into the global organisation of more than 34,000 clubs and 1.2 million members worldwide that we know today. the Paul harris award was set up in 1957 in memory of the founders’ work to recognise outstanding contributions to the ideals of rotary and is the most important honour awarded by the organisation. club President bill mahoney said he was very proud to be involved with a club which continues to make such an important contribution for the benefit of society, from help in the local community to its donations to the rotary campaign for the eradication of Polio worldwide. Our members have joined a select group who have been given this award.
Adrian langley, whose parents live near santo estêvão, has recently retired from the hampshire Fire service after 25 years. so it was only right that iris & mike langley were on hand to present twenty sets of heavy duty fire protection clothing to the tavira firefighters at their headquarters in rua de bombeiros. Jamie Palma said, “We are extremely grateful to adrian for organising the donation of these suits which of top quality and will replace some of our old suits”. britannia leatherbarrows removals of bournemouth, in conjunction with local algarve removal company neil & emily richardson removals, readily agreed to co-ordinate the collection & delivery of the consignment free-of-charge. natiVity SCene (Presépio) the tavira bombeiros mount one of the algarve's best nativity scenes with hundreds of small figures, working models & running water depicting scenes from the bible. not to be missed, this free display is on show until 6th January at the bombeiros hQ near the bus station.
Rotary Club members awarded Paul Harris Fellowship
Tolls to start December8th
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After months of 'will they - won't they' the tolls on the a22 will commence on the 8th december. President aníbal cavaco silva, announced his approval of the legislation that will enable tolls to operate on the via do infante. tthe commission for road users in the algarve was very disappointed and promised to come up with an injunction to stop the tolls on the a22. the leader of the ‘antis’, João vasconcelos said the approval of the law "only shows that the President of the republic did not listen to the concerns of the population.” For a limited period of time, legally registered residents will be exempt from charges for the first 10 transactions per month, after which there will be a 15% reduction in fees for each transaction. motorists are urged to keep their residency status updated in order to apply for these discounts, which will not apply to tourists or part-time foreign residents. these exemptions and discounts will come to an end on 1 July 2012.
For further information about Rotary Club estoi Palace international, info@rotaryestoipalace.orgorwww.rotaryestoipalace.orgvisit:e-mail (left to Right) neil Richardson, Ricardo Ribeiro, Jamie Palma, Joao Jesus, emily Richardson & mike langley.
Physiological Factors Your eyes make up the visual system, one important aspect of equilibrium. they see obstacles and send information to the brain about distances and speed. but sometimes your vision might be blocked or compromised. this can affect balance. so your somatosensory system helps. this is your sense of touch through skin and muscles and proprioception (position in space, posture and more). a hand on top of a table can prevent a fall. but your sense of touch doesn't do it all either. Your inner ears have fluid that regulates head position and movement. this is part of the vestibular system. all three systems control equilibrium and Otherbalance.Factors temporary and chronic conditions can also affect equilibrium. it is hard to walk if your pelvis is misaligned. a sinus infection might affect inner-ear fluid and cause dizziness. repetitive headaches or migraines can affect your vision. You might not be able to stand upright if your posture is poor. stress and anxiety can throw off equilibrium. if you have vision problems, balance can be difficult. musculoskeletal alignment balance within muscle groups and alignment of the skeletal system affect body equilibrium and balance. small shifts of bones can affect the whole skeletal system. When the bite of the jaw is off or one leg is longer than the other, the entire spine compensates for the misalignment. Opposing muscle groups stabilize the joints of the body through the
Interesting facts and figures about the essential 10 ounce blood-filled muscle, that works for us 24/7/365!
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Many factors can affect your sense of balance. the body tries to stay upright when walking and keep the head level when sitting. this has to do with maintaining a centre of gravity. Feeling dizzy or wobbly is unsettling. Yet you might not ever think about how the body stays balanced most of the time. it takes a lot of physiological processes to do so. understanding equilibrium to maintain equilibrium, the body must balance forces applied to it, the definition of equilibrium is that all forces are equal. certain physiological systems are involved to maintain this state. Your eyes, hands, skin, feet and ears provide information to the brain.
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Introducing the gentle way to correct your posture, as practised by the Fisioclube, Fuzeta before and after gPR treatment
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Global Postural reeducation is a innovative method of posture correction developed by the French physiotherapist Philippe e souchard, and has been practiced for over 30 years by qualified doctors and physiotherapists. rPG is a gentle, progressive and active method, which can be effective to patients of any age, respecting each person’s capabilities. it is not only for people with postural ailments, (back related pain), but is also for any musculoskeletal disorder. (bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and tnerves)histreatment is available in Fuseta, with duarte arrais and his team and and can help with an array of ailments including scoliosis (curved spine) hyperlordosis (lower arched back) back pain, sciatica, disc problems, arthritis to name but literally a few. it is also preventive method for sports people whether recovering, after injury or in training. during the first appointment, a plan of treatment is devised and the patient will go through an evaluation of all their symptoms, considering muscular retraction and posture evaluation. Physiotherapy, and a series of specific stretching positions, tries to reposition the body with gradual tension. these progressive streching positions are performed by the patient in an active way, guided and corrected by the therapist at all times. at no time are any abrupt or unexpected moves used. the therapist keeps communicating with the patient constantly during the whole session these postures are applied slowly, delicately and progressively whilst always insisting on proper breathing.. it helps to regain strength, length and flexibility, to the muscles responsible for the problem. GPr prevents long term articular (joint) deterioration, eliminating pain and its symptoms.. GPr is for everyone with any musculoskeletal problem.
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we welcome George Allen from the Hair Studio in Cabanas and this month’s hair model Carmel, winner of our 'Win a makeover competition'
www.eastalgarvemag.com Arts HAIR STUDIOThe HAIR STUDIO ● CREATIVE HAIR LADIES & GENTS LADIES CUT & BLOW DRY 18 INCREGROWTH€COLOUR,CUT&BLOWDRY42€ GENTS WET CUT 9 € OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND (closed for Xmas 22/12/11-Open 05/01/11) CONCEIÇÃO DE TAVIRA TEL 916 765 082 HALF HEAD FOILS, INC CUT & BLOW DRY 47 € WASH & BLOW DRY 9 PERMS,€ INC & BLOW DRY 38 € benamorCabanasgolf Conceiçãotavira we are here na b hop Open 10 until 5, 10 until 6 on Thursdays. Closed Wednesdays. a VeRy haPPy ChRiStmaS tO all FRienDS anD CUStOmeRS 10 Arts L iving in castro marim, carmel is originally from the dublin area and explained that she had met George many years ago. he was teaching for shwartzkopf at that time, and visited the salon she was working for in dublin (what a small world). carmel normally has her hair cut on visits back to ireland by her sister, but this time she wanted a change. George achieved this look for carmel by working on the base colour, “which was in good condition but had just become flat” George explained. he applied a soft golden blonde base colour to the roots, took this through the whole head and combined foils through the top with light exposure, low volume peroxide. this along with a golden blonde lowlights (again with low volume peroxide) created the soft, natural and fresh colour, after 30 minutes development time. during consultation carmel said she had wanted to “keep the length”. George washed carmel’s hair from the head Funk styling range and after blow drying and straightening, he “dry cut”, using texturising scissors to achieve the chopped into look, which can now be worn formally, or in a more fun, 'messier' style. the whole treatment would normally cost between 40€ and 50€, which includes a relaxing head massage. carmel was clearly delighted with her stunning new look. many thanks to George for bringing us another fantastic makeover, and congratulations to carmel. Makeover of the month before style.morealternativeinnewhappywinnerCompetitionanPmainiCtUReDleFt:Carmelwithherlook.Set:anformalBeautyOnceagain
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Celebrating the festive season, Galeria Côrte-Real in Paderne presents an exhibition of skilfully made, handcrafted gifts.
Words KainCarolyn Photos KainPeter P romoting the work of more than 30 international artists and talented artisans, examples include tapestry vanity bags and cushions from Paris, antiqued tiles from italy, wall sconces, sidelights, fragrant candles, handmade soaps and toiletries, organic products, art books and cards. selecting ceramics from small independent potteries across europe, there is a unique collection of decorative and functional items. also on show are figures cast in bronze, sculptures hewn from alentejo marble and carved animals and birds that are local to the algarve. the gallery’s reputation emanates from its romantic location in a country ‘quinta’ containing an everchanging selection of paintings displayed in colourful room sets. established artists include rodrigo silvestre from Portugal, Kevin Kadar from north america, ernesto mies from Germany, Florence clayette from France and Jane skingley from england. a special winter tea party raising funds for the local charity, ‘madraguda’ takes place at the gallery on Wednesday december 7th. telephone if you would like to book a place and be part of this delightful afternoon event. at other times entry to the gallery is free. Signposted from boliqueime, Ferreiras and Paderne Open: - thursday to Sunday, from 11am until 5pm telephone: - 918 980 199 or 912 737 762
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just over the border in Ayamonte Spain is home to “Jag’s Bistro”, in a stunning location, you will find a thoroughly friendly and very warm welcome from Jag, his wife Pam and all their staff.
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iterally minutes away from the a22, Jag’s has amazing views of the 18th green, the beautiful surrounding countryside, the Guadiana river and Portugal beyond. there is a glorious, large roof terrace, first floor terrace bar overlooking the delightful pool area to one side and the costa esuri golf course to the other. Jag’s boasts a chic restaurant on the ground floor and a great sports and social bar with 3 plasma screens and sky sports. Jag and Pam kindly took time to show us around and explained how they have transformed what was an empty shell into their now, stylish Jag,bistro.born in Punjab, india grew up in huddersfield, Yorkshire and had worked there in retail business for many years. Pam was living in abertillery, Wales when they married 18 years ago in a traditional arranged ceremony, they have 2 children, harry and rhian. in 2002, they were looking for a possible plot of land to build a holiday home abroad. they liked ayamonte very much and decided that they could possibly settle and made the decision to stay for a year to have a test of the true lifestyle. during this time they looked at opening a “subway” franchise, in the shopping centre, this didn’t get off the ground due to legal and complicated ruling reasons but unperturbed, in June 2008 they went on to buy “Puerta nueva”, a spanish tapas restaurant in ayamonte. after enjoying tremendous success they introduced a traditional indian menu and incorporated mediterranean dishes. this proved very popular with their customers. they then changed the name to Jag’s bistro as people who had been recommended would come in and ask if it was Jag’s place. due to their continued success, they had now outgrown the restaurant, one day whilst chatting with a customer and friend it was suggested they take a look at what was the empty club house, which was potentially going to be used for exclusive villas on the costa esuri development. On three floors, the roof terrace is a great place to enjoy the stunning views and has hosted weddings and many special occasions. this leads down to the 1st floor terrace with its welcoming bar, where you can dine under a parasol again you can enjoy the views from here or maybe just enjoy a drink or two. On the ground floor is the elegant indoor restaurant, which opened in november 2010 and sports, social bar in January this year. regular fun events are held here, such as the thursday quiz night which is amazing value at €10 which includes quiz entry, drink and bar meal (Fish & chips, chicken curry or homemade Pies). this together with live music nights, cabaret shows and themed dining evenings are great fun for all and very Jag’spopular.opened the costa esuri bistro in July 2010 and owes its success to its reputation for fabulous “food cooked with passion”, its unique location and the support from their clients, who helped with a membership scheme to enable them to carry out the interior
13www.eastalgarvemag.com Glass of cava on arrival 3 course dinner Fish and Vegetarian options Live cabaret show Cava and grapes at midnight Live music and entertainment with Danny Maverick, singer & comedian €55.00 per WWW.JAGSBISTRO.COMTelperson(0034) 959 053 617 Glass of mulled wine on arrival 3 Course Christmas luncheon Fish and Vegetarian options Coffee and homemade mince pies €45.00 per person decoration to such a high standard. Open every day from 10am for breakfast, lunch is served from 12pm to 5pm and dinner from 7pm. traditional sunday lunch is served from 1pm to 4pm with a selection of roasts, fish and vegetarian options. during the winter, from november to February, Jag’s is closed on Forthcomingmondays.
events include an irish night, on saturday 17th december. there will be live music with irish singer and guitarist Gary vesey, irish bar menu and Guinness and magners promotions. also coming soon a casino royale evening, featuring live jazz music, casino games and a themed menu. traditional christmas day 3 course luncheon can be enjoyed for €45 and for new Year’s eve Jag’s has an evening of entertainment with well known and favourite singer and comedian danny maverick and a cabaret show for €55. booking is essential as all these events are very popular. many thanks indeed to Jag, Pam and their staff for making us so welcome and taking time to show us around. You can keep up to date with their regular entertainment and events by joining their mailing list, email info@jagsbistro.com, visit their website www.jagsbistro.com or telephone 0034 959 053 617.
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T his month we met up with the people behind the recently created the hairy lemon Golf society based in cabanas, tavira. they explained how the idea came about and the exciting plans for the future. ryan and his father steve from tavira auction Warehouse, Wendy and mick from haven OPs, and eddie from the hairy lemon pub (yes that is the name, you read it right) in conceição, are all friends who literally came up with the idea one evening over a few drinks. they explained that although they enjoyed playing golf regularly, because they all run their own businesses they couldn’t really justify becoming a member of a club, as they were limited, especially during the summer months in having the time to play. the idea was that rather than play alone when they managed to find themselves free, they could start a society which would encourage them to play more regularly, and offer the opportunity for others in similar circumstances to do the same. the benefit of being a society means that golf clubs can offer special rates due to the larger number of people
Introducing the Hairy Lemon Golf society, a chance to play local, regular and competitive golf at discounted prices.
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playing. having started very recently they are proud to say that they already have 20 members, and numbers are growing all the time. their first tournament took place at the begining of november and was a great success. they played at both benamor and monte rei Golf clubs, after arranging a special price for both days thanks to the success of the membership scheme and the numbers involved. ryan and eddie filled us in on the day. they all met at the hairy lemon, enjoyed breakfast at the course, followed by 18 holes, including the hire of the golf buggies, returning to the hairy lemon for dinner and a few drinks. the next day headed off to monte rei, again had breakfast before teeing off, played competitively through the day, and after returning to the club house, had their score cards counted. everyone was then given the chance to go home and freshen up, to then meet later for a presentation evening and prize giving ceremony with snacks and music at the hairy lemon, great fun at the end of the day. Prizes have included a professional golf lesson, lunch for 2 people
15www.eastalgarvemag.com People as well as a prize from beauty salon “cara’s, where the winner enjoyed a hair cut from top stylist tanya. the society play for fun, but competitively and fairly. they have dave shepherd as their resident professional and handicap secretary. the handicaps are updated by dave, and legitimised by the Portuguese Federation of Golf to ensure fair and fun competition. the society plays every sunday and plan to have competitions every two months, as well as arranging trips away. they all agree that it is a great way to socialise and, relax, but it has also proved to be a great way for business networking. through the society ryan, steve, eddie and Wendy have already made many mutual business contacts. so far the hairy lemon Golf society has proved to be a lot of fun, and hopes to welcome more members in the near future to take advantage of their discounted rates. the more members they have, the better deals they can acheive with local courses... everyone wins! best of all, membership is only a nominal fee to cover administration! it was great to meet them we hope you get a chance to enjoy the fun. HAIRY LEMON GOLF SOCIETY Monte Verde The Hairy Lemon Pub Conceição, Cabanas de Tavira Tel 965 524 351 Tel 910 554 495 Tel 916 138 059
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Focus on River our focus this month found us on the Guadiana river between the border of Portugal and spain. it is a very relaxing way to see the eastern end of the algarve (and the Western end of spain) along the Guadiana which passes through some beautiful countryside, changing from very flat scenery around vila real de sto antonio, to a backdrop of rounded hills with lush vegetation, a few houses here and there, and castles on hilltops on both of the river banks. the river separates Portugal from spain, and extends from the Western portion of spain to the southern provinces of the algarve. its tributaries flow from east to west, then south to the border towns of vila real de san antonio, in Portugal and ayamonte, in spain. From here it flows into the Gulf of cadiz, with a course that covers a distance of 829km, and is the 4th longest in the iberian Peninsula. We were delighted to be invited to join the scenic riosul boat cruise, sailing from vila real, travelling along the beautiful, tranquil river which is as flat and still as a pond. We watched fish jump, saw birds of prey, and soaked up the stunning, peaceful scenery. the river is steeped in history. the romans referred to it as the anas, meaning of/or pertaining to ducks (quack quack). during the moorish occupation and settlement, the name was shortened and referred to as ana (being the arab term for river)
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later passed on to the Portuguese and spanish settlers as the Ouadiana and later just Odiana. since the 16th century, due to castilian influences the name has slowly evolved and is now the Guadiana. the crew will make you very welcome, quoting some interesting and amusing facts along the way. You can enjoy a drink on board from the bar and of course make sure you get those important pictures taken. We anchored at the timeless village of Foz de Odeleite, where you can swim in the panoramic pool which has superb views from the terrace. this was followed by a delicious traditional algarvian lunch served in the “Quinta do rio” restaurant. during lunch, live music is performed by the staff, making the experience great fun. they encourage everyone to join in. most of us have used the bridge to get to spain, saving around 4 hours waiting for the ferry before it was constructed. the views from the river are truly amazing. We hope you get the chance to take friends or family on this wonderful day trip; many thanks to all the staff of the riOsul. We would highly recommend the trip to everyone; a real must. You can contact them on their website www.riosultravel.com or call 281 510 200 for sailing dates, and possibly combine the day with one of their “Jeep safaris”. many thanks once again for a very memorable day.
18 i ncreasing worries over a systemic crisis in the eurozone have sent sovereign debt yields to dangerous levels in italy and spain. the contagion is now also spreading to France and belgium. disagreement between France and Germany on how to deal with europe’s sovereign debt crisis is putting increased pressure on the single currency. due to endless political dithering there is a deep mistrust in financial markets that a solution to save the euro will be found in a timely manner. One wonders how much longer will it take until debt do us part. unfortunately you can not short the Portuguese euro nor can you buy a put option to hedge your risk, in case you are worried about Portugal leaving the euro. however, as a home owner or prospective homeowner you can create your own synthetic put option on the Portuguese euro at relatively little cost without being a math magician. using the word option suggests there is an expiration date, but the strategy described below is in principle open ended. in case the euro would fall apart, it will be within the next 24 months or otherwise a solution to the crisis will have been found for the euro to continue. if you want to purchase a property in Portugal or already own one, consider taking out a mortgage. although at the moment banks are REAL ESTATE LIVE, INVEST AND ESCAPE GOLF PROPERTIES VILLAS APARTMENTS TOWNHOUSES LHV-927PLOTS Covering the whole of the Algarve as independant real estate agents, we can provide you with unbiased advice when you decide to purchase a property and can introduce you to a wide choice of reputable mortgage banks, architects, lawyers, builders, chartered surveyors and interior designers. We have been in business for over 12 years, finding the right property for countless satisfied clients. We currently have over 700 properties available online and would be very pleased to help you find your ideal home. If you are the owner of a good quality property and wish to sell, please contact us to arrange an appointment Contact us today: 281 320 www.landandhousesalgarve.com281 TAVIRA Rua José Pires Padinha 178 8800 - 354 Tavira VILAMOURA N125, Benfarras, Boliqueime 8100 - 068 Boliqueime PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HAPPY HOMES ALGARVE ALGARVEAN COTTAGES VILLAS APARTMENTS TOWNHOUSES QUINTAS Happy Homes has since 2003 provided outstanding property management services and value to non-resident property owners. covering every requirement, Including Inspection, main tenance, administration,letting and marketing services, we have developed relationships we are proud of with reputable accountants, architects, local councils, builders and housing professionals. Let happy Homes ensure that you have the best possible support to maximize and protect your investment for a brighter future! Contact us today: 281 320 www.portugal-accommodation.com283 A brighter future happy homes lda. Rua Dr. Parreira 137 next to Barclays Bank 8800 - 346 Tavira www.eastalgarvemag.com Fail to prepare then pre pare to fail, ensure your documents are in order when you've decided to sell your property. Property Until debt do us part
19www.eastalgarvemag.com not eager to lend money, you should still be able to finance 50%. the amount the bank is willing to lend to you, you keep on a saving account in your home country. Your home country must be financially stable, such as Germany, the netherlands, switzerland or england to name a few. at the moment banks are offering around 3% on some saving accounts. the interest paid on your mortgage can vary between 3.25 to 4%. if you subtract the interest paid from the interest received, you end up paying approx. 1% (this does not take into consideration tax on interest). even if the total cost of this structure would be 2% per annum, it is relatively inexpensive versus normal exchange listed options. as mentioned before, there is no equivalent you can buy on a stock exchange, but if you could buy one you can rest assured to pay a much higher premium due to high volatility. in case Portugal needs to leave the euro or the eurozone breaks up, it is likely for the new escudo to have less purchasing power. in other words, the new escudo would be devalued. most mediterranean countries need a weaker currency to increase competitiveness and a devaluation of 30-35% would just do that. if Portugal leaves the euro, both savings and debt will be nominated in the new (devalued) currency. in this scenario your mortgage would be in the new currency too. if this was to happen – and this is far from certain – you would then use part of the money on your saving account to repay your mortgage in full. there is a small penalty for early redemption of 2 to 3% - but you benefit from the devaluation. in case of a 35% devaluation, you potential gain could be somewhere between 28 to 32% depending on the interest differential and the time lapsed between the initiation of the mortgage and moment of devaluation.
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Company ami 7673 Office: tel/Fax 281 952 820 mobile: 00351 911 041 861/2 emailRwww.algarvemantaproperties.comSaleS:entalS:www.algarvemanta.pt:sarah@algarvemanta.ptCasa anibal R/C loja b, estrada da manta Rota 8900-038 Vila nova de Cacela2 beD hOUSe, manta ROta, 180.000 Ref: 1252 lovely house with South west facing patio and bbq. Front patio and private drive. Perfect rental property great investment. a/c heated, fully furnished with Sat tV. ground floor: living room with fireplace, patio doors to the rear storage room, equipped modern kitchen and shower room. First floor; 2 double beds with veran das and a large family bathroom. 5 mins walk to supermarket, shops restaurants and cafes and approx 7 mins walk to the beach. MAIN OFFICE – E.N.125, Cevadeiras, 8900-024 Vila Nova de Cacela
20 www.eastalgarvemag.com Tlm:(+351) 915 500 141/2 Office (+351) 961 952 148 Fax (+351)281 971 076 Ângela Dias Tel (+351) 969 459 200 Rua José Pires Padinha, No 44, Escrit.13, 8800, Tavira eapr@iol.pt • eapm@iol.pt www.east-algarve-property-rentals.com • www.east-algarve-property-management.com By the sea, in the mountains or in the city... enjoy your stay with us. We’ll take care of you and your house as we would our own. PROPERTYMANAGEMENTPROPERTYRENTALS Happy Christmas
Traditional Taviran town house €215,000 Ref: 2374635 Lovingly restored, and still has many original features. Right in the heart of the old town the property is near the castle and is reached through the cobbled lanes. Comprising of, one bedroom, an attic room, one bathroom, split level lounge/dining room. Situated in a slightly elevated position, the bedroom offers classic views over Tavira, and to the Ria Formosa. LwL Properties.com, Rua 1º de Maio, nº14, 8800-360 Tavira Office: 00351 281 327 656, Lisa: 00351 910 019 604, Leen : 00351 910 019 605 voip: 02070999193 Email: info@lwlproperties.com Web: www.lwlproperties.com 3 Bed house + 2 Apartments €895,000 Ref: 2335412 Set on a large private plot these two proper ties have been very well built and designed. The main house looks very typical from the outside, yet is modern on the inside, and has three bedrooms. The second house has been converted into two apartments. Ideal for living in one, and using the other as a guest house. 4 Bedroom apartment in the heart of Tavira €250,000 Ref:2354452 This historical building is simply bursting with character and charm. Built in the 1930s in traditional Moorish design the apartment has recently been sympathetically renovated to blend modern features with the best of the old. Right in the heart of Tavira with a roof terrace with stunning views this is a perfect gem. wAnTEd pROpeRTIeSFORSaLeBeTWeeN€200,000&€300,000 quElFEsTAVIRA TAVIRA Tavira, Vila Real & Spain: 11km, Faro airport 45mins. Sea views, 5km from the coast. Petanque, Laundry and postal service plus Free Internet access, Daytime Reception and 24 Hour Security. Tel: (00351) 281 951 360 Tlm: (00351) 917 925 calicoparksales@mail.telepac.ptwww.calico-park.com031 • PLOTS AVAILABLE FROM 100M² • HOMES FOR SALE • RENTALS SHORT AND LONG TERM 21www.eastalgarvemag.com Restaurant, bar and pool.YOUR DREAM HOME IN AWAITSALGARVETHEYOU! Alcoutim ALGARVE FARO Olhão Sao Bras de Alportel Tavira Vila Real deAntonioSantoCastroMarim IP1 IP1 N270 2 125 122 122 122 124 124 124 Estoi PereiroSantaCatarina Luz de Tavira Santo Estêvão Conceição Odeleite Pererio Giões Martinlongo BarrancodoVelho PortellaCorchade Cachopo Vaqueiros MoncarapachoFonteBispodo Caliço Park ONLY €14.000 WOODEN HOUSESFINANCESHOWHOMEAVAILABLE VISITS BY APPOINTMENTONLY Caliço Park alga RV e POR t U gal Vila Nova de Cacela
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25 make a life changing experiment. anti-matter. the anti-matter is a powerful thing that fuses the theory of science being the proof of god in the world yet a deadly weapon in the wrong hands. now with the stage set of the illuminati having taken four cardinals and hidden the anti-matter somewhere in rome, robert is now on a hunt all across rome with victoria searching for the illuminati church which everyone has thought to be dead for years and years. the illuminati intend and are forcefully trying to destroy the vatican city. this adventure is nothing shy of dangerous with an animalistic hassassin craving for prey like a carnivore that will nothing stop in his way. robert is trying to uncover the hidden secrets of the vatican and the illuminati, who that are known for keeping secrets locked tight away behind their lips, vaults, and walls. With the help of victoria and a few others around robert is trying to save the four Prefertiti cardinals before the hassassin kills the four cardinals and the anti-matter bomb levels all of rome. i would suggest angles & demons for anyone that enjoys a good action packed book with hints of comic relief. dan brown has such a captivating way of writing that you can hardly put down the book. even with all the history packed within its pages and sub plots the story is an easy follow. You as a reader get to connect and see things from different points of views with each character that speaks, walks, and talks making everyone different. the adventures of robert langdon do not just stop at angels and demons, dan brown has his in the sequel to angles and demons known as the da vinci code and in another book called the lost symbol. With the rather graphic details and content of the book i would suggest it for any school and adult that likes nothing more than a good book. dan brown has really out done himself with angles & demons.
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26 www.eastalgarvemag.com Tavira (formerly tavira auction) the StORe wheRe we COmbine new & new StOCK JUSt aRRiVeD, SOFa'S anD in why buy in the UK when you can buy here in tavira cheaper, without the additional cost of transportation we specialise in end of lines, returns and order cancellations including leather sofas, beds, bedroom furniture, dining tables, chairs and garden furniture. we also offer good quality second-hand. Free delivery in tavira area and removal of old furniture. Furniture Packages available. large range of second-hand furniture available. debbie@taviraauction.com www.algarveauctions.com Open mon-Fri 10am-5pm sat 10am-1pm t:916 138 059 916 138 060 sOFas FrOm 100€ beds FrOm60€WardrObes FrOm 75€ dininG tablesFrOm60€ Live Life in Comfort monday to Friday 10am - 6pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm The widest selection of linen and towels in the Algarve Alicia,Duck egg "Get cosy this winter" w I th our ELEC tr IC b LAN k E ts, h u N g A r IAN 100% dow N duv E ts, f LEEC y u N d E rb LAN k E ts, b LAN k E ts AN d f LANNELE tt E sh EE ts. FREE DELIVERY ACROSS THE ALGARVE ON ORDERS OF 150€ OR MORE TAKEN ON OUR ONLINE SHOPPING Free christmas apron when you spend 20€ or more (while stocks last) 27 estrada de Vale d’eguas - almancil t. 289 396 385 • e. linenwarehouse@sapo.pt • www.linenwarehousealgarve.com MaNageR’S SpeCIaL! BeD € 120 MaTTReSS € 130
27www.eastalgarvemag.com EN125, Nr Alfandanga, Fuseta e-mail: www.furniturefrontera.co.ukwotswot@furniturefrontera.co.ukTel:289392461Tlm:911911 909 Monday to Friday, 10am - 5pm Saturday & Sunday, by appointment only Main Picture: Halo Plum 5ft Ext Dining Table €599, Antibes Provence Dining Chairs €119, Plum Large Coffee Table €349, Plum 5ft Sideboard €649, Antibes Large Mirror €149. Left Picture: Antibes Large 3 Drawer Console €499 Middle Picture: Antibes 5ft Low Footend Bed €699 Right Picture: Sharwin 6ft Bed €849, 6 Drawer Dresser €599, Bedroom Mirror €129 Stock levels change constantly, please contact us for full stock information. Available in Light & Nuit Furniture made for Real Life Visit our showroom to find affordable furniture that’s made for real life. Our furniture is great quality that won’t disappoint you, so why not come in and look around. ç Call us for Christmas opening times James Eugénio CuRTAinS & SOFT FuRniTuRE CuRTaINS & SOFT FuRNITuRe WE MEASuRE! WE MAKE! WE FiT! Hand sewn, made to measure curtains, Complete range of window furnishings, Furniture re-upholstered all in our workshop! FaRO TaVIRaeN125 RoundaboutCube Docepingoaldi BBpIaNK eN125, edificio Cubo N.o 65C 8700-248 OLHaO, aLgaRVe Tel/Fax; 289 701 380 Tlm 91 885 12 09 Tlm 91 463 14 82 Tlm 92 608 12 44 email; silviavalentynaprincesas@hotmail.com ToeN270Tavira To Lidl Old Woodstore ChickenLuis JeM's S howroom Second hand goods Tel 919 767 066 email: jems.showroom@hotmail.com Opening times: Mon-Thurs 9h-13h / 15h-18h Saturday 9h - 13h at the Old Mushroom Factory São Brás de alportelWeare here
StarterS ✻ Homemade cream of winter vegetable soup with crispy croutons ✻ Blue cheese and walnut tart served with a sweet tomato chutney ✻ Chicken Liver Pate flavoured with orange and Grand Marnier, served with a winter berry compote and melba toast ✻ Baby spinach leaves, fresh tomato and mozerella, topped with basil, oregano and a drizzle of balsamic vinigarette Main CourSeS ✻ Oven baked sea bass with ginger, chilli and coriander ✻ Herb crusted sirloin roast topped with sautéed red onions ✻ Pan fried breast of duck with raspberry and balsamic sauce ✻ Roast Pork with cranberry and orange ✻ Stir Fried Vegetables with noodles in a ginger and chilli dressing (Accompanied with potatoes and seasonal vegetables) DeSSertS ✻ Christmas Plum Pudding with Brandy Sauce ✻ Meringues with mixed fruit and fresh cream ✻ Continental cheese and biscuit selection ✻ Red Berry and Vanilla Ice Cream in a basket tea or Coffee A limited number of places are available, so book early to avoid disappointment. All bookings must be paid for in advance. €29.00 per person. For reservations Telephone 916 822117 or 281323165 e-mail info@beirariotavira.com
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CHRISTMAS DAY – CLOSED BOXING DAY Special Boxing Day Lunch served from 12.00 NEW YEAR EVE Ring in the New Year in Tavira. Join us for our party dinner night at Restaurante Beira Rio or for drinks and celebrations at The Black Anchor Irish Bar. Enjoy Tavira’s spectacular fire works display by the river. Three Course Dinner €29 per person. Bar open all day - food Served. YEAR DAY Open from 12.00 for Sunday Lunch SPECIAL SUNDAY LUNCH (Three Course Special €15.00) salmon white wine cream Christmas Sherry Ice YEARS DINNER
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29www.eastalgarvemag.com MixedMixedLUNCHTIMESPECIALMENUGrilledFish€5.50ChickenPiriPiri€5.00Grilledmeat€5.00spECiALiTiEs inCLudE fresh local seafood • Cataplanas • specialseafood rices • fish noodles • fresh grilledfish • filet in mirandesa style (consideredthe best meat in portugal)• french veal steak • duck breast in orange and honey pLus muCH muCH moRE! Rua da Liberdade n.º 126 fusETA • oLHÃo • ALgARVE Telephone 289 798 045 ETAfus opEn foR LunCH & dinnER Pool open to the Public. daily and Annual membership available ✦ SUnDay ROaStS ✦ FUll engliSh bReaKFaStS ChRiStmaS lUnCh: 5 Courses, turkey with all the trimmings, includes wine €25 new yeaRS eVe: bbq buffet & Karaoke, includes wine & midnight Champagne €25 Saturdays: mUSiC with Danny maVeRiCK tuesdays: qUiz night SKy SPORtS, SPORt tV, all iRiSh SPORtS FRee wiFi FOR CUStOmeRS email info@townandcountryalgarve.com tel 965 524 351 En125 Benamorgolf TaviraTo ToRailwayCabanasweare Conceiçãohere ✦ Monte Verde The Hairy Lemon Pub Conceição, Cabanas de Tavira
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Casa do Polvo Tasquinha is also available for any kind of event for up to 50 people. They can arrange a special Christmas Dinner for groups or company parties.
Delicious, succulent and cooked to perfection: Grilled Octopus with grilled potatoes and salad from Casa do Polvo Tasquinha, Santa Luzia. TasquinhaPolvodo
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New stock arriving Monthly. Why not visit us for all your Home and Garden inspirational ideas, and enjoy complimentary tea or coffee Inspiration and ideas for your Garden Whats on at QM for the run up to Christmas? Come and join us on the following dates.. SaTuRDaY 10TH IS TaSTY DaY! For those of you that like a bit on the side, Come and try some of our new range of pick les, chutneys, condi ments and dressings. SaTuRDaY 17TH CaR BOOT SaLe aND CHRISTMaSFaYRe Bring your unwanted items and turn them into cash! Or come and pick up a bargain! FRIDaY 23RD Feel Free to pop along and get into the Christ mas spirit with a glass or two of mulled wine and a yummy mince pie! B elieve it or not, in times past there were things more valuable than gold, silver, and even diamonds. they were the items people coveted, and those who could afford them really wanted -- they were spices and herbs. in the days before refrigeration and modern cookery, food was pretty bland without spices and herbs. there are many spices and herbs that are generally associated with the christmas period that we've all heard of, but others many may not know much about. so, let's explore some of the more popular christmas time herbs. in traditional christmas stories and songs, especially those revolving around the birth of christ, you hear a lot about frankincense and myrrh. how many of us can raise their hand and actually say what they were? even better, how many of us can say where they came from? Well, frankincense and myrrh are both dried tree sap resins, meaning that they come from trees whose common names are frankincense and myrrh. Frankincense is genus and myrrh is commiphora. they were considered so valuable that they were taxed at each place they passed through. the clearer and
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34 www.eastalgarvemag.com darker the resins, the higher the quality and price they fetched. by the time they reached Jerusalem, only the kings could afford them. CinnamOn the spice, cinnamon comes for the bark of a tree and it is probably one of the oldest known spices used by man, since it is known to date back to 4000 b c as a medical herb, it is used with digestion and the spice is antiseptic. it is now thought to lower blood pressure. ClOVe look at the head of a nail, and you'll see the reason why the name of this herb evolved. the word clove comes from the latin word clavus, meaning nail. the shaft and head of the clove bud looks like a nail. in the 16th and 17th centuries, cloves were one of the most precious spices of europe and they were worth more than gold. the primary uses of cloves in herbal medicine are to relieve nausea and vomiting. it is also used to treat flatulence. before the invention of novocain in dentistry, cloves were given for tooth aches. Fennel Fennel, the perennial variety with the yellow flowers, has majestic feathery leaves. it originates from the mediterranean, but can be found growing throughout much of the world. it is very pungent, fragrant, and has a wide variety of uses. it is an invasive species in both the u.s. and australia. Fennel seeds are ancient medicinal remedies, when it comes to digestion and hunger. starving Puritans would chew on them during religious fasting to keep from growing hungry. some cultures chew on them to relieve the feeling of being over-fed. ancient romans chewed on the stalks because they believed it would keep them from becoming fat. gingeR Ginger is a favourite medicinal herb and spice used not only for cooking -but to aid digestion and treat stomach upsets, diarrhoea, and nausea for thousands of years. thanks to popular children's literature, christmas wouldn't be christmas without ginger, gingerbread biscuits, and gingerbread houses. laVenDeR Just about everybody loves the scent of lavender. it's said that it must have been present with adam and eve in the Garden of eden.
in medieval times, lavender was considered a holy safeguard against evil. the myth was in many christian homes, which a cross of lavender hung over any door, what protection from evil. mint mint, which is actually minthe -- is a sweet scented herb that contains menthol, which is what gives it the unique quality of being a known aid to digestion. crushed mint leaves are one of life's treasures to smell. mint’s true name is mentha. this hearty aromatic perennial is probably one of the most easily recognized herbs, just for its aroma. it grows best in wet area and can be considered to be invasive. miStletOe mention mistletoe and it brings smiles and warm memories of being caught under the mistletoe for a stolen kiss. the tradition of hanging sprigs of this herb as an emblem of love and good fortune goes way back before 200 b c it's not known exactly why or when the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe started, but it is generally accepted that it was in the 16th century, possibly in england.
Mark O’Shaughness y christmas legends, rosemary has a special place. the flowers of rosemary were supposed to white, but it's said ary laid her blue cloak upon the branches of a rosemary bush, the according to folklore, rosemary was said to bring happiness for anyone who smelled it on christmas eve. Sage sage is a common meat rub herb that started its herbal career, as a healing herb that was thought to have cured everything from snake bits, eye problems, infections, epilepsy, intoxication, memory loss, worms, and intestinal problems. the truth is that it is a good food preservative. thyme today, aside from being a common herb for roasting meat, it is also used in dried flower arrangements, bouquets, and potpourri. many people would identify thyme as a kitchen herb used in roasting, especially with holiday meals. nUtmeg nutmeg may not look the most interesting of spices but it has been used for everything from embalming ancient egyptians; a treatment for piles in the middle ages to being a well-known alternative to marijuana. natives of the banda islands, indonesia rub nutmeg oil on the stomach as a treatment to flu and also rub it onto the forehead to treat headaches. it would seem the reason so many of these herbs and spices appear in the foods we eat at christmas is due to the fact they are all associated with treating colds and flu.
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andbyinitiallytneeded]organisms.[citationhecarboncyclewasdiscoveredJosephPriestleyantoinelavoisier,andpopularizedbyhumphrydavy.[1]itisnowusuallythoughtofasincludingthefollowingmajorreservoirsofcarboninterconnectedbypathwaysofexchange:theatmospheretheterrestrialbiosphere,whichisusuallydefined
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to include fresh water systems and non-living organic material, such as soil carbon. the oceans, including dissolved in organic carbon and living and nonliving marine biota, the sediments including fossil fuels. the earth's interior, carbon from the earth's mantle and crust is released to the atmosphere and hydrosphere by volcanoes and geothermal sys ttems.heannual movements of carbon, the carbon exchanges between reservoirs, occur because of vari ous chemical, physical, geological, and biological processes. the ocean contains the largest active pool of carbon near the surface of the earth, but the deep ocean part of this pool does not rapidly exchange with the atmo sphere in the absence of an external influence, such as a black smoker or an uncontrolled deep-water oil well tleak.heglobal carbon budget is the bal ance of the exchanges (incomes and losses) of carbon between the carbon reservoirs or between one specific loop (e.g., atmosphere ↔ biosphere) of the carbon cycle. an examination of the carbon budget of a pool or reser voir can provide information about whether the pool or reservoir is functioning as a source or sink for carbon dioxide. in the biosphere carbon is an es sential part of life on earth. about half the dry weight of most living or ganisms is car bon. it plays an important role in the structure, bio chemistry, and nutri tion of all living cells. living biomass holds about 575 gigatons of carbon, most of which is wood. soils hold approximately 1,500 gigatons,[4] mostly in the form of organic carbon, with perhaps a third of that inorganic forms of carbon such as calcium acarbonate.[5]utotrophsare organisms that pro
The carbon cycle explained, and how little effect we humans have on it in the Grand Scheme.
UnderstandingCarbon
T he carbon cycle is the bio geochemical cycle by which carbon is exchanged among the biosphere, pedosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and at mosphere of the earth. it is one of the most important cycles of the earth and allows for car bon to be recycled and reused throughout the biosphere and all of its
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Europe and the Euro Struggle for Survival
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T he chief executives of shell, unilever and Phillips called it "one minute to midnight." even the eu's own financial affairs commissioner, Olli rehn, says europe only has ten days to stop the euro falling apart. by this weekend, the continent's leaders are supposed to have agreed a plan that satisfies the mar kets and gives their tottering cur rency a future. they have tried, and failed, three times this year already. a fourth failure would probably be the end. but in the brussels corridors, with the sands fast running out, you really wouldn't know that these are perhaps the most dangerous times in europe since the second World mWar.ario draghi, the new head of the european central bank, addressed mePs on ways out of the crisis. his speech was easily the most im portant thing said in this particular building for years. amazingly, how ever, he made it to an almost empty chamber. Of the 736 mePs, about 700 – or 95 per cent – were else where. still, never mind. they had a key meeting later on the subject of "online gambling at a policy cross roads: towards an eu regulatory ap proach or increased member states' bco-operation?"utastheworld's most expen sive ship, with its glittering passen ger load of ex-social workers from brighton and lecturers from lower saxony, sailed closer to the iceberg, you could hear the distinct sound of deckchair rearrangement. "i don't know whether we will have an eu in six months' time," says sharon bowles, the british lib dem meP who chairs the parliament's economic and monetary affairs com mittee. asked whether she meant the eu or the euro, she said: "i don't think we'll have either it's game over." ms bowles and the commis One top official response: "I am trying not to think about it."
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COmmemORatiVe POStCaRDS as Olhanense approach their centenary Year the expat supporters Group are publishing a series of commemorative postcards featuring teams, players and events from the club’s illustrious history. the first set of four cards are now available and the second set will appear later this month. each set is a limited edition of a hundred. reservations to christopher. wright@hotmail.co.uk
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Local sports news from Chris Wright. olhanense travelled north to Paços de Ferreira for their first league game since the magnificent 0-0 draw with champions Fc Porto. manager daúto Faquirá had little room to manoeuvre as his injury list lengthens with nuno Piloto, ismailly and Fernando alexandre all absent along with the suspended dady. veteran striker djalmir made a rare start. in a poor first -half the 1500 spectators may well have wondered why they bothered turning up on a cold november night. after the break, the visitors looked the more lively and Wilson eduardo tested the keeper before djalmir was played through but his rasping shot was well saved by cassio. midway through the half João Gonçlaves clumsy challenge on melgarejo resulted in a penalty and michel calmly stepped up to send Fabiano Freitas the wrong way, the first goal he had conceded since the game against benfica, way back in October. Fabiano is currently rated the top keeper in Portugal and scouts from France & Germany are closely watching his progress. six minutes later and Olhanense were level. salvador agra’s quickly taken corner was flicked on by djalmir. cassio’s save fell at the feet of andré Pinto who rammed the ball home from six metres. this 1-1 draw keeps Olhanense in sixth place but it was the end for the P.Ferreira manager luis miguel who was sacked after the game. laSt Sixteen Olhanense are away to estoril in the 5th round of the Portugal (Fa) cup tomorrow (saturday) kick-off 8.15pm. a few places (20euros return) remain on the coach which will be leaving Olhão at 2.00pm. Phone emily on 939 486 870. estoril dumped the algarveans out of the bWin league cup recently. the winners of this tie will be away to the winners of the mirandela / Oliveirense game in the quarter-finals.
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ChRiStmaS DinneR ‘Os Gorilas’ and the expat supporters Group will be celebrating christmas at the ria Formosa restaurant, Olhão on saturday 17th december. 15euros per head including beer wine. book early to avoid disappointment for this evening of festive fun by contacting emily richardson on 939 486 870. the StORK the Olhanense expat supporters group have raised £500 for a new outfit for the club mascot. moss the stork, as well as appearing at home games, does much good work visiting hospitals, childrens orphanages and schools. die mortal ltd, a small east london company who make the costumes for the West made the new outfit it is hoped that a moss will make his debut at the childrens Party.
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How quickly the years fly
60 plus is not perhaps considered a great age but i think i have accumulated, in that time, some information which i can pass on to interest and entertain golfers everywhere. in all of my east algarve articles i have tried to cover all the golf game, not the styles of the great golfers. i have seen in my lifetime, others better qualified than myself set about this task regularly, but i have tried to hit the varies nails right on the head, as they have come before me. have a very merry christmas and good golfing in 2012. happy new Year to you all and maybe you will see me on the fairways more in the future. Keith ashdown Benamor Head ProfessionalPga
An end of year message from Benamor's resident professional, Keith Ashdown
How quickly the years fly! i look forward annually to the warmth of spring and summer and that clean smell of mown fairways. then before i can say i have enjoyed them to the full, here i am, looking forward to the next spring and summer and in my excitement i forget i am steadily running out of time. things are so arranged in this world by our creator that whatever happens we all run out of time finally. i have now gone 60, which i suppose one day will be sort of a half way mark in human life, but today it means that more than the best half has already gone, one could say “the future is behind one?”. anyway i feel like doing some summing up. When one is young, one seeks all the honours one can get and there always seems to be time to obtain them, and then all of a sudden how grateful one becomes for what one has got – never mind what one imissed.decided 8 years ago to stop playing in major golf tournaments to rest on my laurels. although past 60 i know i can still play within a stroke or two as well as i did thirty years ago, enough to be considered a competitor, not a passenger merely crowding the field. i could still get a big kick from playing against the younger golfers. at the same time i could test out some theories i had worked on since i was very young – namely that my action was one which would not only last all my life, but would produce satisfactory results when one-time rivals had dropped back on the golfing ladder. i decided years ago that easy golf was a game of hands and arms, and that no trouble should be spared to build up the hands and arms, so that the club could be swung fast and truly. i felt then, as i still do today, that many of the great champions are apt to overlook the fact that they have excessively strong hands, a grip like a vice in fact, and so they unconsciously mislead others when giving advice. they put the accent on the other parts of the body, simply because their hands have never been a problem to them. all i can say is that if you give mr Jim smith, ben hogan’s or my own hands, he will be almost scratch the next day, even using his own special sort of swing. in fact, i will go even further and say that his special sort of swing, which he and his teachers claim lets him down is only so condemned because he tries somehow to cover up the weakness of his hands and fingers and make do with the muscles he has, which are non-golfing ones.
•16 Hole in ones (4 on par 4’s) •Course record holder at Benamor, 65 (6 under par), although has scored 60 strokes on 3 occasions (Not counted as a course record as they were not scored in a professional competition)
Pro stats Name: Keith Ashdown Title: P.G.A. Resident professional Pro since: 1964 Born: Crowborough, Sussex, U.K. Tournament History: •Winner of more than 100 professional golf tournaments in Europe.
•European tour player member 1968 - 82
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