May11 East Algarve Magazine

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700 200 or info@eastalgarvemag.comemail cOnSULTanT Arne Jakobsen the Great Dane PRInTEd By GraficasLitografis-ArtesLda,Ferreiras dISTRIBUTIOn Advertisers will be issued copies for distribution, along with retail outlets. All rights reserved. Except for normal review purposes, no part of this magazine may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Every care has been taken in the preparation of this magazine, but the contents are only meant as a guide to readers. The proprietors of this magazine are publishers not agents or sub agents of those who advertise therein. The publisher cannot be held liable for any loss suffered as a result of information gained from this publication magazineEast Algarve Dish of the day + drink €6.50 Dish of the day + drink+ dessert and coffee €8.50 SpecialitieS 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 etaSuF Eastalgarve_Issue29.indd 2 03/05/2011 23:09

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...to your May issue of the East Algarve Magazine. This month we meet Bart and Simone from the East Algarve Golf Academy who give lessons at the stunning Vila Monte Hotel and Spa. We also meet George Allen who has just opened a brand new hair Salon in Cabanas. We have our regular Golf tips from Keith Ashdown, health advice from Gareth Bullock and a gorgeous decorating theme from Frontera Furnishing. Our Food page this month is from Restaurant Beira Rio, and we Focus on a train journey from Faro to Vila Real Sto Antonio. Gardening expert Mark O'Shaugnessy tells us how best to deal with common garden pests (and no, that doesn't mean the grandchildren).

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Page 3www.eastalgarvemag.com 5WHaT’S On Things to do this month. 6 nEWS Get up to date on the latest East Algarve news! 8HEaLTH Put your best face forward. 10 aRTS The Angels Theatre group. 11aRTS British artiists display at Galeria Corte-Real. 12PEOPLE George Allen from the Hair Studio, Cabanas. 14PEOPLE Bart and Simone from the East Algarve Golf Academy. 16FOcUS On A train trip from Faro to V.R.S.A.. 18PROPERTy When opportunity knocks. 21PROPERTy Property of the month. 25HOMES Decorating Inspriration. 28FOOd From Beira Rio, Tavira. 31gaRdEnS Garden pests. 35TEcHnOLOgy Buying a new P.C. 38EnvIROnMEnT Green home office. 39FInancE Portugal's Financial status. 42SPORT Golf tips from Keith Ashdown. 44SPORT The latest from Chris Wright. 45BOOK LOvERS’ cORnER This month's book review. 46cLaSSIFIEdS Grab a local bargain. 281231 CONTENTS 141625 Eastalgarve_Issue29.indd 3 03/05/2011 23:09

Page 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 sharesuggestionsoryou’dliketowithourreaders. 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€ Fridays,SteaknigHtfrom6.30pm * 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. Clear yourBispo,QuintaBootCluttersaleevery4thSundayatFontedotel281971484fordetails FUZETA EXHIBITIONART May 25 - June 24 Fuseta, Galleria Ladora art exhibition with national and international artists, Special Guest is Jorge Manuel Costa LourencoPortuguese painter. Vernissage 25th 19:00 Mon-Fri 10-12, 15-19, Sat 91610-13h343564 STOI PALACE RotaryOTARyLUBFUNdAISINGFORHELTERBOXORTUGALClubEstoi Palace International organised a hugely successful wine and food tasting charity evening at Quinta do Vale Golfe on Saturday March 26th in support of ShelterBox Portugal. The evening, which was compered by Barry dawson and presented by Claire Larson, was attended by 50 guests and consisted of tasting four quality Alentejo wines. More than 1,200 Euros was raised during the event thanks in no small part to the generosity of local businesses, who donated a number of valuable items which were auctioned during the course of the evening raising almost enough to provide two ShelterBoxes. Further information including details of those who kindly donated items can be found on our www.rotaryestoipalace.orgwebsite. yoga emailWednesdaysMondaysclasses10.30to11.45and5pmto6.15.Contactno913075555orhazel.devine@ priceclasses,aBallroomntlworld.comandrgentinetangoMondays,andhourtobeconfirmedcall916984177 Eastalgarve_Issue29.indd 4 03/05/2011 23:10

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Three support buildings for the new toll gantries on the a22 motorway have been vandalised and set on fire. the structures, located in boliqueime, loulé and Olhão, held electrical equipment for the tolls system and the gantries. a spokesman for Faro Gnr police told the algarve resident: “the doors of the buildings were smashed. the vandals then put tyres in place and set them on fire, completely destroying all the electrical equipment that was Policeinside.”say they do not have any suspects yet and investigations are continuing. the tolls were due to be introduced on april 15 but the resignation of the Prime minister José sócrates delayed the process. as a result, the situation will be reviewed after the General election on June 5. you driving legally

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Ten municipalities across the country, including two in the algarve are to receive the european Quality coast flag, an accolade that will be awarded on 13 may during a ceremony in cyprus. the organisers of this european flag award for 2011-2012 have attributed it in Portugal to torres vedras, the azores, madeira, Pico, sintra, são miguel, terceira, Porto santo, lagos and tavira. the regions that receive the flag will feature on the list of the 50 best coastal destinations in europe that are considered environmentally sustainable, a tourist marketing strategy on the internet. the european accolade is attributed every two years by the eucc – the coastal and marine union, which is based in holland. in order to judge the candidates, the initiatives’ international jury take into account 20 criteria, which include the presence of internationally important species and habitats, the existence of information points and infrastructures that allow tourists to gain more knowledge about the place that they are visiting.

• a stamped and self addressed tenvelope.hisshould be sent to your local imtt office. alternatively you can take the papers in person. imtt will keep the copies of your documents and return one of the letters to you, which you should then keep with your paperwork. (* People who hold the new style residénçia ‘certiFicate’, will also be required to send a copy of their Passport, as the new certificate does not have a photograph included and a likeness is required with the registration document.) regional directorate of roads, algarve address is: imtt, r. aboim ascensão 10/14; 8004025 FarO Thanks to c hris Wright

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There have been a number of cases recently where cars have been confiscated because the foreign driver of a Portuguese registered car was driving on a non-Portuguese driving licence and did not have a ‘Permission to drive PO4e'.the following information has been issued by aFPOP. the traffic police now have sophisticated computer terminals through which, in most cases, they can check how long you have been in the country. there is no longer any requirement to exchange eu issued driving licences. there is however a requirement to register with the authorities within 30 days of becoming resident in Portugal and the 30 day period begins after you have been in Portugal for 90 days, or the day you become resident whichever is first. after living in this country for 90 days you are then deemed to become resident and should inform imtt and comply with the registration requirements. the procedure to register yourself as a driver in Portugal is simple and requires you to send a form, which can be obtained from a driving school or town shop, to imtt by post.

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Drule1:rinK lOTs OF WaTer. this is good for every organ and cell in your body, and it will show on your face. also water the outside. this means washing with a gentle cleanser, especially before bed to give your skin a chance to breathe through the night. rule 2: FeeD YOur sKin. Winter especially can be drying to the skin. While you probably have your favourite creams, lotions and “serums” to apply on the outside, what you put inside your body also shows on your face.

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Your skin is an amazing organ, the body’s largest organ by far. how big? the average adult’s skin would cover about 20 square feet if it was stretched out like a blanket! sometimes called a “miracle garment”, the skin is a protective layer between our fragile interiors and the external environment. it comes in many colours and shades, and it is our “interface” with the world, allowing us to sense temperature, texture, pressure, vibration, moisture and more. this envelope for our bodies is also a radiator - adjusting to heat and cool us as the environment Yourchanges.skin stretches, heals quickly, sheds a lot, and replenishes itself with new cells every 4 weeks. Your skin erupts, flakes, burns and changes colour to let you know how it’s doing. it is the window to your thoughts and is the most public part of your skin is your face. What does your face “say” when you look in the mirror? Good nutrition and appropriate use of topical products can give you skin you’re proud to be in. making Faces have frowns or smiles left their traces on your face? it’s just as mom warned you, “stop making that face or it’ll staY that way!” With care and attention your facial skin can look and feel good as long as you live. however, exposed to wind and weather on the outside, and being deficient in key nutrients on the inside, your skin can become thin or tough, wrinkled or discoloured. it can also fall prey to serious attacks from acne, eczema, psoriasis, lupus and even skin cancer. if you have a serious skin condition you have probably already consulted a health care practitioner or specialist, however there are things anyone can do to support skin health and reduce the effects of aging and environmental damage. skin’s Best Friends

friendlyantioxidantsessentialincorporatingfattyacids,andskinnutrientsinto your diet will have positive effects on your face and skin as a whole. Finishing Touches While you have to walk around “face first” - braving the elements and responding to the stresses, joys and challenges of life - you can prevent or reduce the effects of dehydration, cellular damage and degeneration, and stress. develop a skin care routine that includes cleansing, moisturizing, exfoliating and feeding the skin from within. support your skin and put your best face forward! What foods are good for the liver from our health expert Gareth Bullock.

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T he evening spectacular will include a wide variety of acts from professional and semiprofessional artistes who will complement the angels on the tstage.here will be wonderful selection of song and dance, comedy, barber shop singers, classical muscians, Fado and a special guest appearance from a female impersonator, to mention but a few. the proceeds from the show will be spent supporting Operation Florian in são brás. this is a uK based charity which helps fire fighters world wide. they have agreed to support the são brás bombeiros by supplying much needed fire fighting equipment and clothing. Jeff and christina sweet from sba computers in são brás, have been instrumental in obtaining the participation of Operation Florian. there will be a welcome drink of espumante and the cash bar will be open from 6.30pm. the raffle has many splendid prizes. the show starts at 7:30pm. enjoy a great night out and give some much deserved support to the são brás Firemen and Women. tickets for numbered seating are now on sale for 12 euros, get your tickets early from; sba computers são brás, tel 289 849 850. Joro shop, almancil 919 899 881 cine-teatro, Gallery ave da liberdade. são brás. são brás bombeiros Fire station. enquiries: theangelstheatreco@live.com 966www.angelstheatregroup.comor086181. extravaganzaBrás to benefit the bombeiros

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The Angels Theatre Group,which entertains for Charity announces their next production "VARIETY on STAGE". It will be a glittering Gala Evening, to be staged for one night only on JUNE 4th 2011, at the São Brás Cine-Teatro, Avenida da Liberdade.

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Words KainCarolyn S et amongst fields of wild flowers and blossoming trees, the gallery’s delightful ‘quinta’ now includes landscapes created by the commended Scottish artist, Ian Scott-Elliot and figure paintings by talented Welshman, Steven Jones. A graduate from Glasgow College of Art, Scott-Elliot has received prestigious awards, also being selected by International Artist magazine as a finalist in the category, ‘Global Landscapes.’ Inspired by scenes of southern Europe, so different from his native shore, his expressionist vistas capture the region’s natural warmth, its scenery and architecture. Exhibited in six European countries, Canada and the USA, this is the first time his work has been seen in Portugal. Painting in a more realistic style Steven Jones is one of Britain’s most celebrated oil painters based on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales. He frequently portrays nostalgic scenes of children beside the shimmering sea, fishing in rock pools, enjoying the waves and sand. Graduating with Distinction in Graphic Design and Illustration, during his early career he was assigned to complete a painting of Diana, Princess of Wales. More recently, his impressive reputation has been established through paintings sold in Fine Art Auctions at Bonham’s, Christie’s and Sotheby’s. His work is currently being exhibited in St Tropez, France as well as at Galeria Corte-Real. The gallery is the sole representative in Portugal of both artists. Thursday to Sunday 11am Ferreiras of paintings from two acclaimed British artists Galeria Corte-Real on beach by Steven Jones by Ian Scott-Elliot

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T he Hair Studio is the Eastern Algarve’s newest English speaking salon, offering a full professional service in all aspects of hairdressing for ladies and gents. Owner, George, was born in Northern Ireland and started as an apprentice there, now has over 25 years experience working for top hairdressing companies such as Schwarzkopf and Matrix. He has worked as a Technical Consultant, teaching all over the UK, before going on to open a successful salon in the UK. George says “I spent 8 years on the technical side, travelling all over the UK and Ireland doing Trade Shows and Seminars with top UK Salons”. During this time George met his gorgeous wife Helen, who was a model at one of Georges road shows. In 1996 they opened their own salon. George was the stylist, whilst Helen specialised in Holistic therapy, which she continues to do here in the East Algarve. In 2007 they enjoyed a holiday in Cabanas, and having spent ten years running their own successful business in the UK, decided they would like to take the big step and both live and work here in the East Algarve. To make their dream a reality they worked hard to generate enough cash to make the Georgemove. couldn't believe his luck when he found premises that was only being used for one day a week, located just around the corner from their friends at the Cabanas Golf shop. He approached the owner who was more than happy to let him take over the

Thesalon.Hair Studio's bright and spacious decor offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. George has just returned from the UK where he spent time at the International Blackpool Hair and Beauty Show, attending seminars and the hair show. “I spent hours watching new techniques in cutting and colouring, it is important to update your skills to give you constant motivation

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Page 13www.eastalgarvemag.com and inspiration”. George adds “This is something that I will be doing on a regular basis as it is so easy to get stuck into a rut both as a stylist and as a client. We all need to be inspired once in a while” The Hair Studio offers a choice, somewhere different with competitive prices, €18 for a ladies cut & blow dry, €9 for a gents cut. There is free and easy parking and it is only a ten minute drive from Tavira, which makes it very Theyaccessible.areoffering a great opening offer of 10% off any appointment booked before 20th June. Telephone 916 765 082, or call in personally. Open 10 until 5, 10 until 6 on Thursdays. Closed Wednesdays. HAIR STUDIOThe HAIR STUDIO ● CREATIVE HAIR LADIES & GENTS LADIES CUT & BLOW DRY 18 INCREGROWTH€COLOUR,CUT&BLOWDRY42€ GENTS WET CUT 9 € 10% OFF ANY APPOINTMENT BOOKED BEFORE 30TH JUNE CONCEIÇÃO DE TAVIRA TEL 916 765 082 HALF HEAD FOILS, INC CUT & BLOW DRY 47 € WASH & BLOW DRY 9 PERMS,€ INC & BLOW DRY 38 €NOWOPENOPENNOW BenamorCabanasGolf ConceiçãoTavira We are here C G S How to find us Eastalgarve_Issue29.indd 13 03/05/2011 23:12

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W e are delighted to introduce to you Bart and Simone, whom we met on a glorious day in the beautiful setting of Vila Monte Hotel and Spa. Bart and Simone run The East Algarve Golf Academy which operates from both Vila Monte and Colina Verde. They met 17 years ago in their native Holland, where Bart was a professional Golfer and Simone was working in the restaurant at which he was based. Simone, at the time knew nothing about golf, whilst Bart was the resident Professional. To enable Bart to use his talents fully, they moved from Holland to Portugal in October 2009, in search of a better climate. Initially they settled in Alvor, where Bart worked at The Penina Resort, in the Western Algarve. Within six months the recession began to bite. The client base dwindled as fewer and fewer people were holidaying. Added to this, the very bad winter of that year forced them to, very reluctantly return to Holland. They were almost packed and mentally ready to leave, when during a complete chance meeting, a couple who ran a golf school at Vila Monte Spa Hotel asked if Bart could help with lessons. This chance meeting was to change their lives.

After working there for just a few days they were offered the chance to buy the business, as the owners, also from Holland, were to return there. Bart and Simone saw this as an "amazing opportunity" and now a year on, feel overwhelmingly at home in the East Algarve, and are "in love" with the whole area.

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Having a grandfather who was a Head Master, Bart's true talent, and what he enjoys the most is teaching. Bart says that his love is teaching, and Golf is what he's good at. He has 25 years experiance as a Golf professional, and now Simone, as well as running the PR side of the East Algarve Golf Academy, manages the busy diary. Bart also travels on the European Tour, specialising in putting, for the "YES" brand, and has helped the likes of Darren Clarke, Joost Luiten and Eduardo Molinari.

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at the stunning Vila Monte Spa Hotel, which boasts a driving range, a 3 hole par 3 practice course, and a short game practice area. Oncourse lessons are available at Colina Verde, a 9 hole par 3 course. It was a pleasure to meet Bart and Simone, with whom we enjoyed a drink on the beautiful terrace at Vila Monte. A very friendly, interesting, modest couple with a true passion for both their clients, and the East Algarve. Meet Bart and Simone who's love for Golf, teaching, sunshine and a little bit of luck brought them to the East Algarve

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Putting clinics are available and include in depth analysis of players strokes, using the latest technology, including video and computer generated analysis. Bart and Simone arrange a weekly 9 hole tournament at Colina Verde, by reservation, every Thursday at 12 o'clock, where they offer, as well as the round of golf, a full 3 course lunch with drinks for an amazing 30 euros. There are prizes, and Bart gets us up to speed on some of the more obscure golf rules and regulations. Definitely worth a visit, this sound like great fun for all ages and abilities. Spaces are limited so please contact Simone for Lessonsreservations.areavailable

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Many animal pests live in our gardening clutterheaps of pots, packets of fertilisers, bags of compost and so on. The tidier we are, the less homes we provide for the creatures that will attack our plants. Some pests are happy either indoors or out, but we are more likely to notice them indoors and so remove them before they can damage seedlings or our plants. Slugs and snails can get indoors, but they are usually found outside. If you have problems with mice or other small rodents, you may need to cover your seedlings - perhaps with netting rather than plastic or glass. The following descriptions below show some of the common pests and other animals you are likely to find on and around your plants.

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Red Spider Mite Like aphids, these are sap-sucking insects. They also make minute webs around the growing tips or leaf edges, which may be more noticeable than the insects. Red Spider Mites are much smaller than aphids, and are usually found on the underside of leaves. Use a general insecticide or a systemic insecticide which might deal with these insects before you see them. Froghopper This is a small insect which is usually found in its nymph stage in a cloud of small bubbles, called 'cuckoospit'. The adults bear a resemblance to frogs and hop, hence the name. They are sap-sucking insects, damaging and weakening plants. Froghoppers usually occur in small numbers, and are easily removed by spraying with water. Leafminer Leafminers are the larvae of small insects. They feed on leaves, making tunnels between the upper and lower surface. The larvae are difficult to kill once they are in their tunnels, and the easiest way to deal with them is to remove affected leaves. If the infestation is severe, systemic insecticides may be effective. Sooty Mould, Black Mildew This is a small black fungus which grows on the honeydew produced by aphids and other insects. It does not actually grow on the plant, but on the surface of leaves, which blocks out the light and prevents Sootyphotosynthesis.Mouldcan be removed by wiping the leaf gently with a cloth or tissue dipped in warm water. Powdery Mildew This is an unexpected form of fungus, as it can thrive in dry conditions. Its effects include yellowing of leaves, and stunted or distorted growth. The fungus itself is then seen as visible white powder on the surface of leaves and stem. It can be dealt with by removing dead or damaged plant tissue, and some fungicides may be effective. Botrytis, Grey Mould There are several types of mould which can affect seedlings. They form grey or white fluffy patches on leaves or stems. Affected seedlings usually Preventiondie. is better than cure. Make sure the air around your seedlings is moving, as moulds like stagnant air. Damping off Damping off is a mysterious fungal disease which affects young seedlings for no apparent reason, causing them to fall over and die, often in patches. Sow seeds thinly, and water the soil with Cheshunt Compound (a mixture of copper sulphate and ammonium carbonate) before sowing to prevent attacks. Slugs Slugs are molluscs - snails without the shell - and are particularly fond of young seedlings. Slugs can be hunted out and killed individually, or you can take preventative measures. You can use slug pellets based on formalin, but use these with care as they are poisonous. Aluminium sulphate crystals kill the slugs by dehydrating them. You can make a beer slug trap and drown them. Snails Snails are the same as slugs, but more decorative and easier to pick up. You are more likely to get snails in places with limestone or chalk soils, as they need the calcium to build their shells. As well as demolishing small seedlings, they also munch holes in leaves. Snails are dealt with in the same way as slugs. Millipedes Millipedes are round, black, heavylooking insect-like animals about an inch long that you find under pots curled up like a spiral of wire. They have two pairs of legs on each segment, unlike centipedes, which only have one pair. Millipedes feed on decaying or soft vegetation, so can attack young seedlings, but they are not usually a problem. Centipedes Centipedes are brown, flat animals about an inch long with one pair of longish legs on each segment, and usually run away when you discover them hiding under pots. They are mostly carnivorous, and eat other pests such as slugs, so they are generally beneficial in the garden. Earwigs Earwigs are small thin brown animals with long antennae at the front and two long pincers at the back. They can damage plant buds and flowers, especially multi-petalled flowers like Chrysanthemum and Dahlia. They also eat small insects like aphids, so can be Earwigsbeneficial.canbetrapped in upturned pots filled with straw, or plants may be sprayed with systemic insecticide. Woodlouse The Woodlouse is a crustacean, with a greyish or brownish body about half an inch long divided into segments. Some species roll into a ball when disturbed. Woodlice live in damp places and feed mainly on decaying vegetation, so are generally beneficial to the gardener, although they sometimes attack seedlings. They can be caught and removed, or chemical control can be used if really necessary.

Caterpillars Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies, moths and other winged insects. Their sole function is to eat plants until they are big enough to turn into adults. Caterpillars eat holes around the edges of leaves, but are not usually interested in small Caterpillarsseedlings.usually occur singly or in small numbers, so can be removed individually (and put in another part of the garden to complete their lifecycle if you like).

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the affected part with a child's paint brush. Aphids - Blackfly Almost the same as Greenfly, except that they are usually found in dense colonies like a soft black coating all around a stem. They are probably best eradicated by removing the affected part of the stem, or spraying with insecticide.

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with long noses which lay their eggs in soil, particularly in pots of plants and seedlings. The larvae are about half an inch long, fat and white with brown heads but no legs. They eat the roots of plants, and often the first you know about it is when your plants are dead. The grubs are resistant to many insecticides, but you can use a soil drench, or biological control (nematodes which transmit a fatal bacteria), or you can pick them out of your pots by hand. Cranefly Craneflies are rather elegant, longlegged insects that emerge in late summer from eggs laid the previous year. The female can lay up to 300 eggs, usually just below the surface, often in lawns but also in garden soil. The Craneflies themselves cause no damage to plants, except when they emerge and leave their larval cases embedded in lawns. Damage may also be caused by birds looking for the larvae. Leatherjackets These are the larvae of the Cranefly, and are dark brown tough-skinned grubs around an inch long, living just below the soil surface. They can cause damage to the roots and other underground parts of plants, particularly grasses in lawns. Leatherjackets can be encouraged to come to the surface by watering the area and covering it with dark polythene. They can then be collected and disposed of. Fungus Gnat, Sciarid Fly One of the most troublesome pests in greenhouses, although it is mainly a nuisance to gardeners rather than a danger to plants. The Fungus Gnat is a small fly, breeding rapidly in warm conditions in leafmould, compost heaps and peat compost. The small larvae may damage plant Fungusroots. gnats can be dealt with by using sticky traps or an insecticide. Springtails Springtails are tiny insects that are often present in large numbers in pots, but may not be noticed until the plants are watered, when they jump all over the surface using their forked tails. They can damage the leaves, stems and roots of seedlings. Springtails can be dealt with by using an appropriate insecticide on the soil surface. These are only a few of the pests we find in our gardens and all can be dealt with in an organic way, or should the infestation become too great, then perhaps a more selective non organic method maybe required. In previous issues I've covered some of the ways to deal with garden pests and will continue to include details of how to keep your garden free from pests in future issues when dealing with specific plants. But remember, the best way to make sure you have little or no garden pests, is with good garden housekeeping, which will ensure many of the environments that bring about these problems are avoided. 00351963905615 y

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When you are considering the purchase of a computer or replacing an existing one, you must decide exactly what you need. A computer was once a specialised, considered purchase, but now it is something you can pick up at the supermarket. This article aims to help you choose the one that will suit you and your needs.

THE key question that will help you decide just what sort of computer you will want and how much it will cost is "What do you want to do with it". Many vendors have budget options and type of computer from which to choose. Mini Laptop This is ideal for people who carry their computers everywhere, and need access to emails and the Internet. They are easy to carry as they are very small and fit into hand luggage. This of course is a necessary point to consider with the reduction of hand luggage to only one bag. The cheapest you’re likely to find is a Netbook. These are mini computers with reduced memory, and this option will not allow you to save many photos, videos, music and word-processing documents on your hard drive, however, there are many facilities on the Internet that enable you to store your information remotely. You will need a good permanent internet connection to access your data wherever you are. You can also carry an external storage disk or flash drive (USB pen) containing all your information. These are reasonably inexpensive, and are very useful should your computer have any problems. You can get obtain a Netbook for £300 or less, but the keyboard and screen will be small. Many people prefer a bigger screen and to store their documents on the computer itself. So decide what you’re going to be doing with your computer. Laptop Laptops give you a good size screen, keyboard, and greater memory capacity and processing speed. You can take them with you when you travel to give you more flexibility on when and where you use them. However, remember, the bigger the laptop, the more space it takes up when you are travelling. On laptops you are paying for the miniaturisation of the components that make the machine portable. Remember, repairs on laptops are nearly always more expensive than tower systems, as the components are much harder for technicians to Laptopsaccess. come in a range of prices to suit your budget, and many supermarkets carry good stocks. As well as selling laptops, Amazon offers free super saver delivery to Portugal on many of their items. Prices range from £299 depending on the specification you require. We are happy to advise people on this. It is very difficult to get English laptops in Portugal with English key boards, which is why we advocate buying from the UK.

This months topic from SBA computers is what to look out for when buying a new PC.

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Page 36 www.eastalgarvemag.com Technology laptops and can be a very good option if you really do not need to travel with your computer. Another rule of thumb is that if it’s light and fast, then it’s going to be more expensive than something heavy and slow. If you’re editing videos or music then speed is Youimportant.cannow get some very good screens for tower units with built in cameras for speaking to and seeing your family and friends, otherwise a separate camera with built in mic would be necessary. They are easy to acquire and are reasonably priced.

Technical Specification: Today's standard specification would have been termed as high specification only 5 years ago; because technology is changing extremely fast. If you are likely to have several programs running at the same time, then the amount of memory you have is as important as speed (‘memory’ being the active part of the computer, which governs the number of programs you can run at the same time). If you are interested in playing games, then something with a good graphics card is better than something designed for accountants. At the end of the day, it is better to ask the right questions before buying, to ensure you get the product you need that will do exactly what you want it to do. A good friend of mine is a carpenter, and he always says ‘measure twice, cut once’. A good rule of thumb I think. Do come and discuss your needs with us, as I have said, we are happy to advise.

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Page 38 www.eastalgarvemag.com Environment As more people work from home and manage their own affairs on computers, we look at how you can be greener working from home. Urb. Parque da Azinheira, Lote 3, R/C Dto, 8150-054, São Brás de Alportel Tlm. : +351 965 059 203 h: +351 912 230 676 Tel/Fax : +351 289 845 385 email: www.harmoclima.ptharmoclima@sapo.pt Solar hot UnderCentralHeatAir-conditioningwaterpumpsheatingfloorheating Solar WaterSwimmingGeneralPhotovoltaicplumbingpoolstreatmentEnergyadvice ENGLISH SPEAKING SPECIALISTS IN Operating a green Home-of fice is not only good for the environment but good for your bottom line because conserving resources and cutting down on waste saves money. Here are just ten easy-to-implement ideas for running a green business from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade's Greening Operations guides that you can put into practice right now to make your business a more envi ronmentally friendly place. Go green by: 1Turning off equipment when it's not being used. This can reduce the energy used by 25 percent; turn ing off the computers at the end of the day can save an additional 50%. 10 easy ways your home-office can go green Eastalgarve_Issue29.indd 38 03/05/2011 23:18

www.eastalgarvemag.com Page 39 Insurances for: Health (international), andCarHouse,more... Proposals and Policy Wordings for English!!!insurancesvariousin Stephan Schade Rua José Pires Padinha 182 (close to Barclays and the old market halls) 8800-354 Tavira Tel: 281 001 170 / Mob: 968 771 577 2Encouraging communications by email, and reading email mes sages onscreen to determine wheth er it's necessary to print them. 3Reducing fax-related paper waste by using a fax-modem and by using a fax cover sheet only when necessary. Fax-modems allow documents to be sent directly from a computer, without requiring a print ed hard copy. 4Producing double-sided docu ments whenever possible. 5Not leaving taps dripping; always close them tightly after use. (One drop wasted per second wastes 10,000 litres per year.) 6Installing displacement toilet dams in toilet reservoirs. Placing one or two plastic containers filled with stones (not bricks) in the toilet's reservoir will displace about 4 litres of water per flush - a huge reduc tion of water use over the course of a year. 7Finding a supply of paper with maximum available recycled con tent. 8Choosing suppliers who take back packaging for reuse. 9Instigating an ongoing search for "greener" products and services in the local community. The further your supplies or service providers have to travel, the more energy will be used to get them to you. 10Before deciding whether you need to purchase new office furniture, see if your existing office furniture can be refurbished. It's less expensive than buying new and bet ter for the environment. By Susan Ward, About.com Guide Aqua Pura Ldasince 1989 Quality poolcovers delivered in 2 days! Now available D.I.Y. Solar covers Eastern Algarve 967 456 305 Western Algarve 967 025 www.aquapura.com.pt157info@aquapura.com.pt Eastalgarve_Issue29.indd 39 03/05/2011 23:18

Page 40 www.eastalgarvemag.com Finance Rui LawHortaOfficeESCRITÓRIODEADVOGADOSLAwyER Telephone: 281 325 635 or 281 325 636 Fax. 281 325 612 Mobile Phone: 96 4043 380 or 96 207 6556 E-mail: advogados.law@mail.telepac.pt or mail@taviralawyers.com Website: www.taviralawyers.com Rua 1° de Maio, no 9, 8800-360 Tavira - Portugal Purchase of Commercial and Residential Property • Mortgages on Property or Shares • Formation of Trust Companies • Banking & finance advice • Taxation Advice Development and Planning Law • Personal Injury • Contract Disputes • Powers of Attorney • Will and Probate • Debt Collecting and Process Service • Enforcement of Judgments • Mainte nance Orders • Family Law and Divorce • Nationality and Residency Applications PorTuguEsE, English, sPanish and FrEnch sPEaking soliciTors oFFEring cliEnTs ThE bEnEFiTs oF local rEPrEsEnTaTion.

TOUGH MEASURES IN PORTUGAL Meanwhile the €80bn Portuguese bailout is being worked out in Lis bon. The Social Democratic Party, which effectively forced out Jose Socrates by rejecting his austerity plans, is apparently willing to comply with the European and International Monetary Fund (IMF) representa tives. Ironically, as Michael Hewson of CMC Markets suggests, the terms imposed externally will likely be tougher than Socrates put forward. Time will tell whether the people will be able to swallow the necessary medicine of fiscal retrenchment. Our comment: Whether you are a business owner, a pensioner or someone settled (settling) here, you will be directly affected by the deci sions made at this summit. We can only hope that they come to their senses and follow the lead of Iceland rather than Ireland. The commercial bankers and bond-holders took the risk and expected the reward; the risk backfired and they must now ex pect to lose part of their investment. The 80 Billion Euros that they are claiming we owe is not a straight for ward debt, it has been leveraged up to this value by the use of derivatives to a value that is ridiculous to expect a country with ten million residents to pay However,off. we must be prepared for the worst case and ensure that we husband our resources as best we can. I say resources, because this includes more than just our savings and income. Our homes and land are a drain on our financial resources, so we must look to ways of reducing our bills and/or making our property earn an income and become self-

Portugalsufficient.is an ideal location for going ‘off grid’ in the extreme – electricity from solar, warm water from heat pumps, water from bore-holes and rainwater collection and gas from landfill gas collection systems. Our weather is an added bonus and it is possible to grow a great deal of the fruit and vegetable we require. Last year we suggested you consider de veloping an allotment like our forefathers had. We are currently planning a series of peer-group conferences, meaning that we will be discussing options amongst ourselves for protecting our wealth and increasing our in come. The first two are penciled in as “investigating low risk investment options” and “a small-scale food and energy production cooperative”. Dates for these conferences will be announced on the website www.qt fontebispo.com and click on Salon/ Events for details. If you have any further suggestions such as invest ment club or if you have some ex pertise to share, please email us at info@qtfontebispo.com.

Pressure is building up across the Eurozone from the debt ridden periphery to the heart of the monetary union - Philip Salter (see the full article at http://www.cityam.com).

What the Scribes are saying about us here in Portugalthis month

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T he euro is facing so many ex istential threats that markets don’t know where to look: anti-bailout elections have rocked Finland; umbrage is growing across Germany; austerity tighten ing is squeezing Portugal; Greece is on the precipice; banks are junked in Ireland; and jitters grow in Spain.

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All your accountancy issues explained and translated. Professional & Friendly Service luís Manuel Duarte de Brito chartered accountant Rua 1.˚ de Maio, n.˚45-1.˚ Esq. 8800-360, tavira. near Vila galÈ taViRa hotEl tel 281 324 962 Fax 281 324 luis.de.brito@mail.telepac.pt222 Gabigest 0044orALGARVE289798254912650767LONDON(0)2074042899 Eastalgarve_Issue29.indd 41 03/05/2011 23:21

Pro stats Name: Keith Ashdown Title: P.G.A. Resident professional Pro since: 1964 Born: Crowborough, Sussex, U.K.

•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)

•16 Hole in ones (4 on par 4’s)

•European seniors tour player/member 2003;2004;2005

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•Represented G.B. and Ireland in the P.G.A. Cup against the U.S.A.

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Tournament History: •Winner of more than 100 professional golf tournaments in Europe.

More expert tips from Benamor's resident professional, Keith Ashdown. Putting Almost half your shots in any round are putts so it is vital to develop a good stroke. If you putt well you are halfway to recording a decent score. Good putting is so important that just a handful of missed putts per round can mean the difference between a 19 and a 24 handicap. The object to every putt is to hole the ball. If you don't, try to ensure that the ball is past the hole but near enough so that your next shot is from close range. Anymore than 2 putts per green is a waste of strokes. After hitting tee and fairway shots 200m or more, you finish every hole by putting the ball into the cup. Putts vary in distance from a 25m one from the edge of a large green to a mere tap-in from the edge of the hole. However, most putts are between half a metre - 10 metres. Because a putt is normally quite short, it needs the shortest swing and least energy of any shot. Yet good putting requires precise stroke making. Rolling the ball. Putting requires a unique technique; rolling the ball along the ground. It is the only shot where the ball does not travel through the air. The ball travels over a special surface - the green - and you use a specially designed club - the putter, which has the least loft of any clubbetween 2º and 4° - so you cannot use it for gaining height on the ball. It is also the shortest club in the bag and the most upright, it is not built for distance.

Practise tip (head start) You should keep your head still while you putt, you can practise this indoors, by resting your head against a wall while putting on a carpet. Stand close to the wall and touch it gently with your head. Keep your head there so it can't move as you putt along the side of the wall.

Next month, more putting tips. Good putting, KeithShoulders, hips and toes parallel to line of putt. Line of putt.

•European tour player member 1968 - 82

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Last month Sporting Clube de Olhanense started their hundredth year of sporting service to the community of Olhão. One area where the club has had success over recent years is the boxing section. Under the astute leadership of trainer Tony Santos several boxers have won awards including João Vieira (Algarve Champion) and Andreia Silvestre, who won a National Women’s Title. The boxers train at the stadium on Monday, Wednesday & Friday evenings and would welcome new members.

April started with a 3-1 home defeat by relegation threatened Naval which moved Olhanense closer to the drop zone. Despite a long list of injuries there was no excuse for this lack lustre performance. The following week fifty fans set off for a weekend in Aveiro, the Venice of Portugal, where the Algarve side took on Beira-Mar. With regular keeper Ricardo Baptista sidelined due to irregularities with a drug test, it was down to Tavira born Bruno Verissimo to make only his second start of the season. And it was Bruno who kept the visitors in the game with two world class saves from Andre Marques & Wilson Eduardo inside the first ten minutes. A few minutes later and, with virtually their first attack, Olhanense should have taken the lead. Skipper Rui Duarte whipped over a cross that found the head of Dady but a deflection by Beira-Mar defender Rui Rego diverted the ball onto the post. On the hour mark a long through ball from the impressive Artur dissected the Olhanense defence and Wilson Eduardo easily beat the advancing keeper to slot the ball into an empty net. An improved performance but yet another defeat. P.Ferreira were the next opponents at the José Arcanjo Stadium, Olhão. Both sides had lost their previous four games so a 0-0 draw was very much on the cards and so it was to be. A precious point which kept the 'rubro-negros' six points above the drop zone with three games to play. The vital fixtures are Benfica at home at the start of May followed by a trip to Madeira to play Nacional and then the last game of the season at home to Rio Ave on the weekend of the 14th/15th May.

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PRESIDENT RE-ELECTED Isidoro Sousa will serve a third, two year term as President of SC Olhanense after receiving over 1700 votes in the recent election. His first duty was to be present at the raising of the club flag at the start of celebrations to mark the 99th Anniversary of the club. On the 27th April, the date of the club’s formation in 1912, a Celebration Mass was held at the Matriz Church, Olhão followed by an activities session at the Olhanense Stadium in conjunction with the Cerebal Palsy Association of Portugal. Two days later over 200 guests attended the Anniversary Dinner at the 5star Real Marina Hotel.

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On Easter Saturday AFV Ayamonte, Vasco da Gama AC, Olhanense & Lusitano Vila Real contested the inaugural Olhão Veterans Tournament. Despite several cloud bursts the standard of football was excellent. Olhanense won the Final with a 3-1 victory over Vasco da Gama.

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This month's book review is about how to keep your mind younger. This book is useful, not only for discovering whether you are young or old brained, but also fascinating for noticing ways in which others are stuck in an old brain mode whatever their biological age. Do you have an ‘old’ brain or a ‘young’ brain? Think carefully, because how you answer this important question could be one of the most significant predictors of how well you’ll live the rest of your life. In this fast-moving, fast-changing world, it is important that we remain vital, relevant and useful. Growing old gracefully, where physically and mentally we quietly fade into obscurity, is no longer an option and the expectation that we will stay younger for longer has never been Agreater.‘young’ brain is the antidote to ageing and You Can Be As Young As You Think shows you exactly you how you can get one. Through six easy-to-follow and life-changing steps, you’ll find out that ageing is all in the mind and discover how, by developing a younger brain, you can live a more fulfilled, rewarding, successful and happy life. The benefits of living your life with a ‘young’ brain are vast. In your personal life you’ll have more fun, be more adventurous and be more excited. You’ll laugh more, get on better with your family and strangers will more easily become friends. You’ll be more interested and interesting, embrace new technology and feel better connected to popular culture and the modern world. In your professional life you’ll be more creative, more responsive, and better at managing change. You’ll be recognised as someone who’s fresh, vital, full of bright ideas and always thinking one step ahead. You’ll be more dynamic, more confident, more ambitious, a better team player and stand out as an innovator who’s more willing to take risks. Whilst many of us are agonising over the outward signs of ageing, it seems we are completely ignoring the insidious, gradual decline into tired, outdated and old thinking that until now might have been seen as an inevitable part of getting older. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way and You Can Be as Young as You Think offers a scientifically sound blueprint for successful antiageing. It’s a unique opportunity to rediscover freedom - the freedom to be open, to be flexible, to be Theexuberant.book contains an enlightening Brain Age Calculator which will examine your thinking and reveal the true age of your brain, often with surprising, and very thoughtprovoking results! Then the authors will take you step-by-step through the principles behind their Six Wisdoms of Youth and coach you in systematically training your brain to think and feel Theyoung.great thing too is that it doesn’t matter how old you are now for this exciting programme to revolutionise your life. If you’re young then this book will stop you from ever developing those mental cobwebs that will slow you down and clog up your brain. If you’re middleaged and worrying you’re already becoming out of touch, the book will quickly stop the rot and help you rediscover the younger you. And if you’re older and maybe wish you weren’t, this book will help you rejuvenate, revitalise and reignite your mind so you can live out your years with exuberance, excitement and youthful vigour. So, if you want a future in which you can really believe, and in which you can play an active and interested part; if you want a life that’s fun, stimulating and interesting, where every day offers a new challenge, new adventure and new experience; if you want to hold on to your curiosity, your spontaneity and your youthful vigour; if you want to feel younger and look younger for longer. It’s all possible. Growing old really is all in the mind, you can be as you young as you want to be, you can be as young as you think.

You can be as young as you think: Six steps to staying younger and feeling sharper, by Tim Drake and Chris Middleton.

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