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Casa das Portas is a unique shop in the heart of Tavira, the most beautiful town in the Algarve. Visit the shop and experience first-hand not only the extraordinary images of the town created by the owner, Jane Gibbin, but also the ever changing collection of beautiful things ethically sourced from Portugal and around the world. Unipessoal Lda

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... to the October issue of the East Algarve Magazine. This month we bring you a host of different people to meet! There's Keith and his wife Julie from Carnedale, a new butcher in Tavira, Mike, Fatima and Bjorn from the Bistro in Tavira Gardens, and also Ryan, the new manager of the Tavira Discount Warehouse. After last month's gardening feature on the destructive Palm Weevil, Mark decided to bring you some better news about garden creatures; the Praying Mantis, the gardener's friend! Our food page comes from Restaurant Vila Velha in São Brás, and as well as our regular features, a report on the Historic Motor racing festival in Portimão. Our 'Focus on' this month takes you to a special place, Alte, one of the prettiest villages in the Algarve. I hope you enjoy this month's issue. NOTIcE BOaRd Let us know your thoughts. WHaT’S ON Things to do this month. Get up to date on the latest East Algarve news! HEaLTH What's in a cigarette. BEaUTy Hairdressing Q&A. aRTS Joe Webster at Corte Real. PEOPLE Bistro at Tavira Garden. Meet Keith and Julie Carnedale. ON The village of Alte. PROPERTy Never waste a good crisis. PROPERTy Property of the month. All change at Tavira Auction. 31FOOd From Vila Velha, São Brás. gaRdENS Praying mantis. 36ENvIRONmENT Water conservation. 40FINaNcE Social security dilemma. 42SPORT Historic motor racing festival. 43SPORT The latest from Chris Wright. 44SPORT Golf tips from Keith Ashdown. BOOK LOvERS’ cORNER This month's book review. cLaSSIFIEdS Grab a local bargain. 12 42

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Casa das Portas, Rua Dr Augusto Silva Carvalho, 3, 8800-324, TAVIRA, Portugal Telephone: +351 281 321 025 email for orders and information:

TransGuadianawww.transguadiana.comtransguadiana@iol.ptFindusonfacebookat:Cruzeiros TheGuadianaRiverCruisesbestdayoutintheAlgarveWinTER CRuiSES: Tuesday 15th & 29th november BOXinG DAY SPECiAL Lava Shell Massage is a deeply comforting and relaxing full body massage which uses naturally self heating Tiger Clam shells from the sun kissed shores of the Philippines. These marine polished sea shells glide smoothly over the body and are used as massage tools to release muscle tension and blocked energy flow to provide a sense of balance to the entire body and mind. APA005 DesignInterior/ExteriorSpecialists Curtains • Blinds • Cushions • Bedspreads Soft Furnishings • Lighting • Furniture Packs Choose in the Comfort of your Home or Business Any Hour! Tel 918 250 501 EveryFADOWednesday night in Santa Luzia at Casa do Polvo Tasquinha, Tel. 281 328 527 and Thursday nights at the Wine Musem, Tavira Tel. 918 502 029 MondaylessonsDanceeveningsatQuintaFontedoBispotel281971484

V.R.TheaTResTOanTOniO - Joao seabrasand up comedy, 12/11, 20h30 with dinner, 22h30 show, monte gordo casino. TaViRa - ardente - memorial for pe dro & ines of portugal, 30/11, 21h30, cinema theatre. sspORTãOBRás De alpORTel - extreme marathon, 13/11, 09h00, escola eb 2, 3 Poeta bernado de Passos. TaViRa - 1st national eventing com petition - equestrian show, 19/1120/11, 10h00, regimento de -infantaria n'1. tel 281 380 094

TFaiRsaViRa - st martins mini handicrafts fair, 12/11, 10h00-18h00, Waterfront market. TaViRa - almadrava handicraft exhi bition, 20/11, 10h00-18h00, waterfront market. sãO BRás De alpORTel - 2nd charity market, 28/11, 10h00-17h00, municipal market.

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www.eastalgarvemag.comPage 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. What’s on Your guide to what's happening in and around the East Algarve this month, have fun! Things to do this MARKETSNovember 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. Galeria artisExhibitionFuzeta!Ladorawithnat.andint.to11.November,paintings,photographsandskulptures,16theNovnewexhibition,openingat8p.m.Tue-Fri10-12.15-19,Sat10-13,MT916343564 St (TheChaplaincyVincent’sChurchofEngland inthe EveningAlgarve)worship onRemembrance Sunday13th November 2011 at 6:00pmin the Chapel Nossa Senhorado Carmo At the Hotel Vila Gale Albacora Tavira All are welcome Clear yourBispo,QuintaBootCluttersaleevery4thSundayatFontedotel281971484fordetails

sexhiBiTiOnsãOBRásDealpORTel - "modern art Tapestries" by gudrun Robinson, until 13/11, alportel museum. sãO BRás De alpORTel - "a little of us", paintings and ceramics by maria Jose and David silva, 03/1130/11, municipal Gallery. sãO BRás De alpORTel - (cork and the sea), by Dorneles & lucia silva, 04/11-30/12, arts and crafts center.

V.RDancesTOanTOniO - serva la Bari, 25/11, 20h30 with dinner, 22h30 show, monte Gordo casino. OlhãO - "Vale" spectacular show, 26/11- 21h30, 27/11-16h00, municipal auditorium.

1st National Eventing Competition - Equestrian Show, Tavira 19/11-20/11, 10h00, Regimento de - Infantaria No1. Tel 281 380 094 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!

DONT"S MISS V.R.musicsTO anTOniO - monte gordo casino, Fado and more. 11/11, 20h30 with dinner, 22h30 show. TaViRa - concert by charles childe, 12/11, 22h30, casa do Povo de sto estevao. sãO BRás De alpORTel - concert for Families, 12/11, 18h00, cinema theatre. V.R.sTO anTOniO - Joao Kowac, 18/11, 20h30 with dinner, 22h30 show, monte gordo casino. TaViRa - 3rd grand Fado gala, 18/1119/11, 21h30 Function hall sta luzia. TaViRa - algarve Orchestra, 26/11, 18h00, carmo church.

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Matters of the heart have baffled humans since the dawn of time, with sonnets and entire books devoted to the meaning of love. now scientists are finding that the blood pump in your chest is just as complex. You can't live or love without it. Find out the sappy scoop on the heart, including how sex and laughter are indeed good for it, and how bad news really can break it.

1Weighing in at 10 ounces, the blood-filled muscle called the heart has become the universal symbol of love. the Greeks believed the heart was the seat of the spirit, the chinese associated it with the center for happiness and the egyptians thought the emotions and intellect arose from the heart. no one is sure the exact origin of the love association, however. One idea is that the heart got its "love mark" in the ancient Greek city of cyrene, now in modern-day libya. the colony was known for a plant called silphium, with heart-shaped seed pods. silphium had medicinal properties, and possibly also was used as an herbal contraceptive. here 5, 10 Thursdays. 2€

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The petition against tolls on the via do infante was recently debated (last Friday) in Parliament but, due to the pressure of other legislation, no decision was taken as to the tolls' start date. the cds-PP party suggested that the concept of ‘residence exemptions’ was widened for tolls on the a22, via do infante, in the algarve, saying that the Government must take into account the geographical characteristics of the region. the left bloc reviewed the arguments against the tolls, including the lack of an alternative road, and the social impact. "the region has the highest unemployment rate in the country and it appeals for help for families that need to survive," foreseeing the dire consequences of this tax increase in the algarve, where tourism is a key industry. Parliament failed to ratify the bill which was postponed due to the volume of other legislation on the agenda.

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Tavira council has closed the popular Pego do inferno waterfall and surrounding area due to vandalism and safety issues. the council has taken this drastic action to safeguard this beautiful and rich environmental area and ensure the safety of the public. situated 6kms north of tavira and located partially on private land, the infrastructure of the leisure Park, support facilities and signage information is in an advanced state of degradation and does not offer the minimum safety conditions for the public. in a statement the municipality of tavira “apologises for the inconvenience caused and expresses its intention to develop a proposed redevelopment of the area, in conjunction with landowners and other public bodies involved”. all road signs have been removed as well as the refreshment hut and picnic area at the entrance. Only last year considerable monies were spent on creating a tarmac approach road and two special parking areas.

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5 some people really do have bigger hearts than others. rather than a sign of affection, an enlarged heart can signal underlying

3 a glass of merlot can go straight to the heart, and recent research shows that so too can the white variety. scientists have attributed the heart benefits of reds to grape skins, which are chock full of certain antioxidants. since the purple-hued skins get removed to make chardonnays, many scientists had assumed white wine likely wouldn't do the heart any good. a lab experiment on rats showed that a grape's pulp conceals cardioprotective compounds that rival those found in reds. red or white? Just follow your heart.

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2 in under a minute, your heart can pump blood to every cell in your body. and over the course of a day, about 100,000 heart beats shuttle 2,000 gallons of oxygenrich bloodmany times through about 60,000 miles of branching blood vessels that link together the cells of our organs and body parts. that's a hefty job for a fist-sized muscle.

6 a seemingly sheepish look from Fido or that endearing brush-by from your cat can make you wonder if your pet could possibly communicate with you. a recent study adds equine friends to the list of emotionally-responsive animals. a scientist found that horse's heart rates mirror those of human subjects touching them. the horse emotiondetector could someday replace procedures used to measure a patient's stress hormones. next, the researcher will study service dogs to better match them with humans. 7 a love-torn heart can be painful enough to make you wish you could get a new heart or at least a cardio repair kit. both of the latter options could some day be realities. scientists are studying the red-spotted newt to help them develop cell therapies for humans with physically damaged hearts. this amphibian can turn its cells back in time, as if they werestem cells, in order to build up new heart muscle. in another study, scientists engineered a beating heart from embryonic stem cells in the lab.

8 Girls rule in some matters of the heart, but when it comes to research into cardiovascular disease it's the guys who come into the spotlight. For decades, heart disease and heart attacks have been viewed as a man's illness. but this is far from the truth. heart disease kills 500,000 american women each year, topping male numbers by 50,000. another gender gap: 9Women don't tend to experience the hollywood-standard heart attack in which gripping chest pain sends you keeling over. instead, women have reported tightness, aching or pressure in the heart, plus other symptoms like nausea, back and jawpain.

10 if you can't make it to the gym, try fooling around. Your heart might thank you. a study of 2,500 men aged 49 to 54 found that having an orgasm at least three times a week cut in half the likelihood of death from coronary heart disease. and barring underlying health issues and the possibility of contracting a sexually transmitted disease, sex can give you a workout. by some estimates, a vigorous sex session can double a person's heart rate and burn up about 200 calories, or the equivalent of a brisk 15-minute run. so staying in bed might be just what the doctor orders.

Health alas, a broken heart can cause one to swoon. a breakup with a loved one or news of a family death literally can lead to broken hearts in the form of heightened risk for heart attack, studies have shown. such trauma can also trigger the release of stress hormones into the bloodstream that temporarily "stun" the heart. the resulting symptoms mimic those of a heart attack - chest pain and shortness of breath - but this type of achy heart can bounce back in days with some tlc and rest.

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4 a hearty laugh - the kind that sends a stream of tears from your eyes - does more than warm the soul. research has shown the guffaw can cause the lining of blood vessel walls called endothelium to relax, increasing blood flow for up to 45 minutes after the laugh attack. damage to the endothelium can lead to the narrowing of blood vessels and eventually cardiovascular diseases. that's no laughing matter...or maybe it is...

the body's organs of enough blood. if left untreated, a big heart can lead to heart failure.

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* Punch and wine tasting - mulled wines. * Red wine - 'Côrte-Real Winery' & white - 'Herdade dos Grous'.

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E very thursday evening the Wine museum will proudly be hosting their Fado evenings, brought to you by the amazing trio: singer Pedro viola from Olhao, michael drago who plays the giutarra Portuguesa from luz tavira and virgilio lanca on the viola from altura. together they re-create the genuine, traditional Fado music (not the tourist version often heard in the algarve), and the ambiance of the Fado houses of lisbon. the lyrics are explained and the music comes from musicians heart, as the audience “feels the music”. they play all over the algarve and singer Pedro won the biggest national Fado competition, 'Grande noite do Fado' in 2006. With excellent food, acoustics and historical ambiance and fine wines, the Wine museum is the perfect place for a most memorable evening. For reservations call: 918 502 029 Diners and musicians Sue King and George Hill, said: Fado at it's finest, every Thursday night at the Museu do Vinho, Tavira. In 26thonCardiologicá,FundaçãoCharitywithconjuctionthedeNovember&27th

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eith and lynda came over to spain on holiday in 2003 from birmingham, with a view to look for an alternative life with new challenges. their intention was to go to the area of cadiz in spain, but soon realised that it was too far for family and friends to come for short visits. they looked around the area of istlantilla but decided that it was too quiet. next up was a look at vila real with which they immediately fell in love with, especially its square and the surrounding area. they found their ideal apartment, and their hearts told them that this was where they were to start their new life. they finally made the move in June 2004. daughter Katie and Grandaughter abi-lee followed in march 2005. they also have a son called steve, a drummer in a rock band called deluka, who has lived in new York for the last 18 months, and are currently enjoying great success (see 'deluka' on youtube or afacebook).fter"lounging around" and soaking up their new environment for six months it was time for work. they drifted into villa management, working for the friends they had met during their first six months in Portugal. they also had a lot of help from Portuguese friends Julio and Fernanda who are estate agents in monte Gordo, building up quite a good little business that keeping them busy for five-six years. being a seasonal business the winters were long and quiet, so the couple started to look for a new venture to keep them busy during the quiet times, deciding that everyone needed a new challenge. lyn had worked in the catering & hotel business in the uK, and Katie had experience in bar work and was fluent in Portuguese. they drew on this experience, and started to look for a bar, and after spending two years looking for the right location, they walked into the then derelict restaurant and instantly knew it was right. it needed a lot of work, so after eight weeks of hard work the bar and garden area was totally transformed. Keith had a moment of inspiration when thinking of its name; sgt. Peppers. being such an iconic name, everyone liked it so it stayed. Keith, lyn and Katie opened the bar on Friday 4th June this year. after living there for seven years, they thought it would be a great meeting place, to eat and drink and tsocialise.heyalso wanted to do something for the ladies in the area, so lynda started shopping trips out, to date she has organised 2 trips out (Primark and iKea) just for the ladies. Keith does the occasional golf day for the guys to try and give the expats a few more things to do together. they have quiz nights, horse & dog race nights and the odd bingo night (not to Keith’s liking). there are different events held on most Friday nights, and on the last Friday of the month have now started a buffet curry night, all you can eat for 11€ per head (but you have to book in advance!!) You can keep up to date with all their events on www.facebook.com/ Withsgtpeppersbarskysports and sport tv, sgt. Pepper's show all popular live events znd even the X-factor on a saturday nights. they have a good english menu including sausage egg and chips, beef and Onion or chicken and mushroom pies, english breakfasts, Fish and chips or chips and curry sauce!! What more could you want? Keith, lyn, Katie and abi-lee would like to welcome you all to sgt Peppers bar. You can find them in vila real, at the top of the high street past the post office, in between the apolo hotel, on the left hand side near the car park. they look forward to seeing you, please do go and say hello, and mention the east algarve magazine! it was delight to meet them all, a very friendly family, we wish them success. Bingo 100 mtr Apollo between church Open from 9.30 am till 1am Monday till Saturday, Sunday 12pm till 1am TEl 281 543 EngliSh BAr in V.r.S. AnTOniO drivenFamily

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Emergency Aid Organization ECDE provides a huge peace of mind. ARE YOU PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY? Join us at one of the following FREE Presentations: BLiP October 8/9, (An afpop event) October 13, 15:00 – 17:00 at Quinta da Fonte do Bispo October 20, 15:30 – 17:30 at “Tavira Garden” Restaurant and OctoberBistro27, 15:00 – 17:00 at Ronaldo’s Bar, Monte Novo / Faz CallFato912 390 082 or visit www.ecde.org SOS Service for Residents and long-term Tourists in the Algarve ⁕ Can you be found quiCkly by the emergenCy serviCes? ⁕ have you ever found it neCessary to meet the emergenCy serviCes at a Commonly known loCation (e.g., loCal fuel station) to direCt them to your home? ⁕ are you often misunderstood on the phone due to language barriers?

More help to residents make living safer in the algarve

E mergency aid Organisation ecde international have extended their services to residents and tourists in the south of Portugal, in collaboration with three very modern private hospitals in the algarve. ecde says that the new emergency aid-services provides a huge peace of mind. can One pRepaRe FOR a meDical emeRgency? OR is pRepaRing FOR The unexpecTeD impOssiBle? Yes, by being proactive you can prepare for the unexpected medical emergency encounter and help rescuers provide you the best help possible for your presenting symptoms and illness. the algarve-based emergency aid organisation ecde international (em caso de emergencia - in case Of emergency) started their services to residents last year with a new system that links GPs-satellite images to a database of information provided by member residents. in case of an emergency, assistance could be quickly on its way, even to the most remote locations. Fire-fighters and ambulances have since responded enthusiastically to the initiative of mark rink (dutch), Jorge Pereira (Portuguese) and Peter Graf (swiss). recently, erta (before rta (região de turismo do algarve)) gave out an official recommendation letter for all of the services provided by ecde now residents in the algarve have discovered these services and ecde international is seeing its membership growing rapidly. collaborations have extended not only to the 112-control room which dispatches the fire-fighters and ambulances, but now even to the very modern hospital Particular in Faro, Portimão and alvor. also, telecom provider vodafone showed its interest, in ecde's latest trackand-trace service for people in emergency situations. ecde international divides their services into four branches: help to residents (called mediate care), help to tourists (imediate touristcare), support to parents to help locate their children if they have wandered away (imediate childsafety) and the aforementioned rescue-service (imediate rescueme) to help subscribers to the mobile “alarmbutton” service. hOW These seRVices WORK: saFer livinG due tO neW GPs sYstem (with imediate care) as a resident in the remote village estoi, mark rink can well imagine the fear that foreigners sometimes have when they establish themselves in the algarve, in often beautiful, but secluded places with only a dirt road to the house. it is the legitimate fear in case of an emergency; the services could not find them in time. rink thought that not only the arrival time of the emergency services could be much faster, but also that every second could be used effectively in an emergency. ecde now collects the medical data of interest from residents who sign up as members, and input this information into a private database. these data are provided to the emergency staff racing on the way to an emergency, along with an actual roadmap with pressed colours showing the exact route along with GPs coordinates. the system was provided free to emergency rooms and is now operational. Once someone calls 112 and reports that he is a member of the ecde, the operator presses a button on a computer and all entries related to that member are immediately visible. at the same time ecde staff is informed, so that any additional support can start immediately. rink: "We contact family overseas, deliver on-site care for pets and, if necessary, stand by the hospital bed to help with translation, in six languages.'' ecde members receive a help-card and a yellow sticker for their car. if something happens to a member while travelling, such as an accident, the emergency services can quickly get the necessary data. rink: "if someone is not conscious and a police officer finds this ecde-card, he only has to inform the emergency room. Operators can inform him on medical details.´´ From 4.54 euros per month residents and tourists are guaranteed the assistance of the ecde exTRa BeneFiTs FOR ecDe memBeRs. the very modern hospitals hospital Particular in Faro and alvor and luzdoc in Praia da luz supports ecde-members by providing their members several discounts on consults and treatments. ask us for more details saFeR sTay FOR TOuRisTs (with imediate Touristcare) many people who go abroad will appreciate and be reassured by an extra emergency aid service, sometimes simply because of their age or their medical condition. tourists who visit the algarve can purchase a temporary ecde members help-card. in case of an emergency, temporary members may call 112 and mention 'ecde' and their card number. the emergency room operator presses a button on a computer and police; fire brigade and ambulances are sent a highlighted copy of a satellite map showing the route, along with GPs coordinates to their place of stay. With no language barriers, the arrival time of the emergency services is much faster, so that every second can be used effectively in an iemergency.ncaseof hospitalization ecde helps with verbal translation into any one of six languages. even beside the hospital bed if possible. also serious hotel owners or people who rent their holiday homes who want to give extra service to their visitors can become ecde-member. For a small fee, depending of the number of bedrooms, residents and tourists are guaranteed the assistance of the ecde in eVeRy emeRgency We KnOW hOW TO FinD yOu (with imediate Rescueme) the latest high tech-service from ecde to its members is an alarm button, coupled with a Gsm/GPs tracker. through this box the size of a small mobile phone, the ecde emergency desk can communicate in any one of six languages with whoever has pressed the emergency button. at the same time a GPs signal is transmitted with the exact coordinates to where emergency aid is required. this unique device can be configured to sense if a person has fallen down. also, for people who for instance suffer from dementia, a parameter can be set. if the carrier crosses these invisible borders, a so called geo-fence, an alarm will go off at the ecde-emergency desk. in case of a robbery or an attack the speaker in this device is turned off and the sensitivity of the microphone is remotely set to a higher level, so the operator can listen in to what is happening. holidaymakers can rent this “alarm-button” and take advantage of a very low rate. aBOuT ecDe ecde international has written protocols with the Portuguese emergency services. ecde collaborates with inem, which has 400 ambulances and five helicopters. also there are agreements with firefighters, police, red cross and several private ambulance services. the coverage is throughout the algarve, 24 hours a day. the medical information is strictly protected. the ecde, for reasons of privacy protection, has their database located in switzerland. the 112 emergency room cannot look freely into the information. the control room operators are given access to a restricted part of the database, and then only in an emergency. this will prevent medical information from being released. the Portuguese emergency services embrace ecde’s initiative. also the Protecção civil, the Portuguese civil defence which takes the lead in the event of major disasters, has great interest in the system. 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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 extended and referred to as ana (being the arab term for river) 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, have some interesting and amusing facts along the way, and 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 amazing day trip, many thanks to all the staff of the riOsul, we would highly recommend the trip to everyone, a must. contact them on their website www. riosultravel.com or call 281 510 200, for sailing dates, and possibly combine the day with the “Jeep safari”. many thanks once again, a very memorable day.

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Two Bedroom Resort €249.500Apartment Ref 2328469 This spacious two bedroom apartment has been designed to offer you the latest in luxury, the privacy of a self contained holiday retreat, with the benefits of many inclusive first class hotel facilities, all set in the ColinaVerde Golf & Sports Resort. 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 Immaculate Modern Five Bedroom Villa With Pool €1.300.000 Ref 2278112 Built to an extremely high standard, this contemporary villa comprises of five bedrooms, lounge /dining room, kitchen, library / office, games room, garage and a private pool. Situated in a quiet elevated location in Tavira, with the most amazing views of the town and the ocean. Modern Four Bedroom Villa €350.000 Ref 2335275 This new modern villa sits on a slightly elevated plot which boasts the most stun ning sea and country views. The property comprises of lounge/dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Santo Estevão is just a few kilometers from Tavira with its many shops, cafes, bars and restaurants and some of the Algarve’s best beaches. TAVIRAoNEWFFICEIN TAVIRA SANTo ESTEVão MoNCARAPACHo Situated 11km from Tavira and 11km from Vila Real de Santo António and the Spanish border. 45 Mins from Faro International airport, 2km from railway station. Most plots have sea views as the coast is only 5km from the park. The park has a swimming pool (15m x 15m), Bar and Restaurant, Mini Market, Petanque, Laundry service and postal service plus Free Internet access, Daytime Reception and 24 Hour Security. Tel: (00351) 281 951 360 Tlm: (00351) 917 925 031 calicoparksales@mail.telepac.ptwww.calico-park.comVisiTsby AppoinTmenT only Caliço Park alga RV e p ORT ugal • ploTs AVAilAble FRom 100 m² • neW Homes FoR sAle • RenTAls WiTH opTion To bUy • yeAR RoUnD RenTAls • sHoRT AnD lonG TeRm • ResAles 2011 Fees inClUDeD€35.000 €70.000 F€57.500inAnCe AVAilAble Page 21www.eastalgarvemag.com MAIN OFFICE – E.N.125, Cevadeiras, 8900-024 Vila Nova de Cacela TEL: 281-951165 FAX: 281-951438 CABANAS OFFICE – (Waterfront) Ava Ria Formosa, Centro Comercial Loja 2, 8800-591 Cabanas de Tavira TEL: 281-370277 FAX: 281-370761 EMAIL geral@estealgarve.com WEBSITE www.estealgarve.comLICENÇA No 504-AMI HOUSE - ALCOUTIM COUNCIL 2 bedroom semi-detached house, 2 floors, situated in a small village overlooking the river Guadiana, 20 mins from the coast. 2 floors. Front terrace w/ BBq: 28m2 and up per terrace: 15m2. EUROS 129.000 PROPERTY - "GUADIANA RIVER" Approx. 15 mins from V.R. Santo António, golf courses and beaches, this quiet, unique property borders the Guadiana river w/ wonderful views. Consists of 40.000m2 of land 2 modern villas, total construction area of 245m2., lovely pool. Under floor heating. EUROS 950.000 ▲ ▲ 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 cacela VisTamaReal/casTRORim,€275.000Ref:5754900m2land,largeprivatepoolpoolandhousedisabledaccess 3 Beds one with private adapted wet room 5 min drive to beach & town ✤ Interior and exterior painting ✤ Friendly service ✤ Highest quality paints ✤ Free quotes ✤ Algarve covered Tel 289 841 896 Mob 912 780 721 stephenfreeman@sapo.ptemailProfessionalpainteranddecoratorSTEPHENFREEMAN aBungalOWlTuRa/casTRO maRim €280.000 Ref: 1221 peaceful development Off road gated parking 4 Bedrooms (one en-suite) Fireplace in living room Page 20 www.eastalgarvemag.com Restaurant, bar and pool. ReDuceD By €70.000 East Algarve magazine PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH US FANTASTIC RATES ANd dISCOUNTS FOR MUlTIPlE AdS if you would like to promote your business with the east algarve magazine contact us at: info@eastalgarvemag.comorTel961700200ifyouwouldliketomeetwitharepresentative. as an advertiser you automatically become a distributer, and will be provided with a number of copies to issue to your customers.

Page 22 www.eastalgarvemag.com Page 23www.eastalgarvemag.com AMI License nº 870 - Member of APEMIP nº 1178 Av. Maria Lizarda Palermo 43a, 8700 - 081 Moncarapacho, Algarve, Portugal Superb new three bedroom (all andwithcountryen-suites)villagreatviewspool.Propertyofthemonth RUSSELL & DECOZ REAL ESTATE Tel: 00351 289 792 785 Mobile 963 085 580 Email: propertyrussell@mail.telepac.pt * Sold part furnished * built in 2010. * Private 3 villa estate in the country * 9x4 mtr mosaic pool with lighting * double glazing * 2.240m2 garden and land * 190m2 covered area * Satellite dish * Great country views * Koi carp pond Reduced€325.000€375.000fromto REF: 1343V location Near www.algarve-pt.comloule. Property

mark’s parents have friends in cyprus who have run their own very successful auction house for many years and this gave them the idea that a similar enterprise could work very well here given the current financial climate. as a result, mark trained as an auctioneer with erma auctions – the largest and most popular auction house in cyprus. after much thought, they decided to search for the right premises and a suitable location close to Faro. viewing over 25 possible sites and after many visits to potential properties, they are now established as the auction Warehouse algarve on the n2 road from the a22 to Faro – look out for the flags!! “We already feel at home here” says tracey .it also provides a great place to meet new people. “We have a large notice board where all our friends and clients can place their contact details, making it easier to find new people and new opportunities”. so where do they find their items? mark and his team proactively search for companies and businesses that have stock that is no longer a viable asset for their business. through negotiation they are able to source products at lower prices than is currently available on the market. by doing this, they are able to offer local businesses the option of liquidating stock so, for example, they in turn can refresh their showrooms with ark explained “a hotel, for example will have a re fit, possibly to replace just one damaged item. they are left with the almost perfect matching items which take up space and are expensive to store. the auction Warehouse offers the perfect way to dispose of these assets and recooperate some of their costs”. ark is currently negotiating with some of the larger hotel chains so that they can offer smaller hotels & guest houses and private villa owners´ good quality furniture at discount prices. “all of the hotels purchase high quality, hard wearing furniture which with a little restoration work can be as good as new, at a far lower price than can be purchased tlocally”.heyoffer a full clearance service of villas, apartments or business', large or small, as well as a cleaning service for any items, to enable the seller to get the best price. these services are priced accordingly, giving maximum choice for all their acustomers.uctionsare held on the 1st and 3rd saturday of each month starting at 10.30am. (doors open at 09.00hrs). sellers are offered two auctions in which to sell their goods, with a seller’s premium of 20%, and buyers pay 15% on top of their winning bid Youprice.can view all the lots appearing in the next auction, online 3 days before the next auction at www. awalgarve.com, pick up a catalogue two days prior to the auction or on auction day itself. to show how diverse aWa are, this week alone they are taking stock from a pet shop that is closing down, an interior design shop that never took off (due to red tape!), a 5 bedroomed villa in Quinta do lago and several private clients that are moving back to the uK. the auction offers a huge variety of quality items ranging from a quad bike to antique doors. unlike second hand shops, goods sell on the day, ensuring stock is always changing. there are some great quality and unique bargains to be had. mark and tracey are currently working on the next phase of their business plan which will include a Wednesday night auction for specialist products. With the introduction of the internet, they hope to have live web access so that people can log on from the comfort of their homes and bid directly from their armchairs. The eureka moment for 2012!!! they already have a procedure in place that enables clients to bid “Out of room” and they provide a member of staff on the day of the auction who will bid for you if you are unable to attend in person. With clients visiting from spain on a regular basis the word is spreading far and wide. many thanks to mark and tracey for taking the time to talk to us we wish them every success for the future. their hard work in sourcing so many varied items makes the auction great value and a must to check what’s possibly on offer at each auction day.

This month we had the pleasure of meeting mark monkman and tracey James from the auction Warehouse algarve, on the n2, near Faro just off Junction 14 of the a22 who were kind enough to give us an insight into their exciting new business after enjoying the tremendous success of their second auction. mark has had a varied career, first working for the army as an engineer and then with the Fire & rescue service for 15 years. tracey worked in a london bank for 20 years at management level. they have two boys, archie 14 and Josh 10 who are both “helpers in the business”. What made them come to portugal? in 2004, mark was offered a position as a transport manager for a green waste company in the algarve. he worked for the company for 2 years but found that the position was not a great challenge and soon became Whilstbored. working in the recycling business here, mark was offered the chance to work in africa and the middle east, this time in the water industry. although things were going well, it meant he was spending long periods away from the family, so determined to make a success of their move to the sun, they decided to review the situation and work on a long term plan to keep them based in the algarve. together they thought of every avenue in order to stay here, by making use of both their skills and running their own business. at this point, the recession had hit, and obviously this made things difficult for everyone - people were not generally spending money on buying t“new”.heydecided that the recycling industry and tracey´s experience in asset management was the way forward. Whilst there are second hand shops in the area, there wasn’t an auction house – the eureka moment. they got to work and carried out a huge amount of market research. the overall findings from the research were that the algarve is goods at reasonable prices.

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Why oh why do we love QM so much? There are many shops that you can get your‘home’ fix in the Algarve, however, none of them offer what QM does. Isobel and Malcolm took over QM in 2008 and have transformed what it offers since then. For the residents of the area around Santa Barbara and far and wide they provide us with a touch of all the home comforts from the UK which suit all tastes. QM is so much more than just a Garden Centre and Country shop which serves the community. Malcolm, Isobel and their team provide information to their customers on many services offered by others, where to go to do things and where you might find further information on any range of Theytopics.also offer an amazing range of foods, arts and crafts, books and wonderful things for the garden; plants, ornaments and garden furniture all at extremely good prices. As Christmas approaches, QM are taking delivery of all the goodies we could want at this time. Christmas foods, Quality Street and other chocolates (which are an absolute must for Xmas as far as I'm concerned), Xmas cards, Xmas Crackers and wrapping paper. All this along with a wide range of articles that make great presents for Xmas or any other time of the year. Malcolm and Isobel are always looking for the best prices they can achieve on their stock so that they can pass these saving on to their

Thecustomers.CrazyGolf, which can be great fun for children and adults alike, is also a unique Therefeature!is always a warm welcome for anyone who is visiting QM and you will always be offered a cup of tea or coffee (usually with a biscuit or cake) on your Mostvisit. important of all, you can get your “fix” of Heinz Baked Beans and Curly Wurlys, along with many other necessities on your So,visits.why do we love QM? For all the wonderful reasons outlinedChristinaabove!Toft, 27/10/11

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A fter nearly 3 years writing articles on gardens i have decided to spend the next few months looking at some natures remedies we can find in and around our gardens. i have for many years had an interest in natures abilities for our health, so thought it would be nice to share with you some of the treatments my family and i have used. herbs have been used medicinally by a wide-range of cultures for thousands of years. herbal remedies can treat and prevent disease and illness of the respiratory, circulatory, digestive nervous, urinary systems as well as skin disorders. many herbs have antibiotic, anti-fungal, antiinflammatory and other medicinal properties as well as culinary applications. articles explore possible uses as well as precautions. before taking any herb, individuals should research herbal remedies info as well as consult his/ her physician and a qualified herbalist. like medications, herbs can have side effects and risks and may be counterintuitive when taken in conjunction with other herbs or medications. herbs can provide safe, effective treatment options when taken appropriately. herbs can be taken in a variety of forms, including tinctures, tonics, salves, oils, poultices and teas. an herbal tincture is a highly concentrated extract placed in alcohol. internal use of tinctures requires dilution in a liquid such as water or juice. herbal tonics work gradually to heal the body. tonic herbs are a class of herbs the gently restore balance, treat and prevent disease and promote overall wellness. an herbal salve is a topical substance, such as a paste, cream, lotion or ointment that promotes healing. salves can be used to draw out pus and infection, treat skin disorders and/or soothe burns, abrasions and other skin irritations. to begin with i have decided to use the lemon as your first venture into herbal remedies and will give you some of its uses and even a simple recipe for you to try. lemOn ciTRus limOnum Oranges and lemons were once rare and precious fruits. to grow them in the cold northern climate, grand mansions built orangeries. in the southern states of the usa, around the mediterranean and in other countries where the lemon grows freely, it has long been used; the juice, the oil, the zest, the pod and the pips gives you a remedy kit that comes in one neat, easily transportable package. lemon juice is cooling and refreshing, with a clear, sharp taste that cleanses and tones the system. everyone knows about taking lemon and honey for Natures way of dealing with health problems we can try for ourselves

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Ingredients: 4 teaspoons of lemon juice 8 teaspoons of vegetable oil 1-2 teaspoons clear honey Method: mix the ingredients together thoroughly by putting them into a screw top jar and shaking well. if a body lotion is required then add an equal amount of water 1-2 teaspoons and then shaking continually while applying. both of these lotions are unperfumed , apart from the natural fragrance of the ingredients. One drop of essential oil can be added if extra fragrance is required. i hope you give these remedies a try for yourselves, but remember that before you try any herbal remedy no matter how simplistic it sounds consult your own GP or a herbalist beforehand.

colds, an old wives remedy so effective that it is sold in every chemist in the form of proprietary remedies. in any fever, lemon acts as a cooling diuretic, lowering temperature and helping the body eliminate toxins. the juice of 1 lemon diluted in 600ml of water, with honey to taste, may be drunk freely. a cold compress made from the juice of 1 lemon to 1.2litres of cold water will also reduce temperature and cool any swelling or surface heat. a lemon blanket bath and clean sheets make bed rest more bearable and are wonderfully refreshing. although lemon juice is acid to taste and on the skin, within the body it is both an alkalizing agent and gastric antacid. it neutralizes excess acidity in the body and helps to remedy sluggishness of the liver and bowel. taking lemon juice every morning is a good way of maintaining health and warding off infections. it balances the nervous system, helping reduce high blood pressure, protect blood vessels and maintain tissue vitality, and is also useful for alleviating rheumatism and gout. it contains a number of minerals and vitamins, including potassium, vitamins a, b and c and bioflavonoids. On the skin, lemon juice is antiseptic for insect bites and healing astringent for chapped skin and broken capillaries. lemon oil is contained in the pockets in the peel. the best way to obtain it is to squeeze the peel and rub it on the affected area. it is also an antiseptic, bacterial and anti-fungal, and is useful for warts and ringworm. lemOn sKin Balm this is a healing and nutritive lotion which moisturises and softens chapped and sensitive skin. this simple recipe cannot be improved upon. any vegetable oil can be used, but if you make it regularly it is worth buying the best quality oil you can afford. sweet almond oil, wheat germ oil or peach kernel oil all enrich the skin.

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E arlier this year when the weather was cold and heat ing was still a necessity, we had a call from a lady who had just experienced as she said “a roaring chimney fire” thankfully despite her age this in trepid lady was able to access the chimney top from her roof terrace and spray water from the garden hose into the chimney pot to put out the blaze. she said she had a similar experience years ago back in eng land and “that was how the fire bri gade did it” her call was to establish if we could arrange to undertake a survey to as sess what level of damage had been sustained and what work was re quired to put the chimney back into good working condition. this was undertaken and six large buckets of soot deposits were removed. the cause of the fire was established as a poorly installed stove with only a partial flue pipe that did not extend to the top of the chimney and a com plete lack of any cleaning for a num ber of years. the picture shows a piece of the soot removed on which can be seen a one euro coin to show it’s scale, remember too that this was a partially burned piece of soot and would have started out much bigger! luckily the only damage was a dis integrated chimney pot and a large crack in the front of the chimney breast, from ceiling level to just above the mantle shelf – it could of course been much worse! the cause of this potential hazard is simple, soot in a chimney flue is the residue from the unburned vola tile materials released in the form of smoke or gases from the fuel during its combustion, that cools on its way up the chimney and reforms as a still combustible deposit on the inside surface of the flue as soot. eventu ally the soot deposit will grow in size and will eventually get hot enough to burn and a roaring chimney fire is the result. the fire then migrates up the chimney as the burning deposits overheat the chimney and other soot iabove.tisinevitable that soot will form in even the most efficient and well in stalled fire flues, as all carbon based fuels produce some form of soot when they burn – so remember to get your gas boilers serviced regu larly too. all chimney fires are extremely dan gerous even though their intensity and duration may vary. during a chimney fire, internal flue tempera tures may reach a staggering 1,100 degrees celsius. as a result, mas sive radiant heat is emitted through the chimney walls causing damage to the structure and possibly ignit ing nearby home fabrics and fur nishings. devastating house fire can start quickly and adjoining houses and nearby trees can also be affect ed by flying red hot debris escaping the chimney. how often you should have your chimney swept really depends on the construction and type of your chimney, what type of wood you are burning and how well your wood is seasoned and how often you use your stove or fireplace.

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BenFica TaKe cOnTROl the month ended with a tough visit to the stadium of light in lisbon. Olhanense conceded a goal after only thirty seconds and were 2-0 down after twelve minutes, both scored by rodrigo from rightwing crosses. a rout was on the cards as benfica surged forward and only brave goalkeeping by Fabiano Freitas, on loan from benfica, stopped the goals from piling up. manager daúto Faquirá brought on salvador agra before the break and Olhanense started to get into the game. early in the second period a pinpoint cross from João Gonçlaves found Wilson eduardo on the far post to reduce the arrears. 2-1 and all to play for as the visitors continued to press forward. With time running out, Olhanense nearly snatched a point when substitute djalmir saw his goal boun d shot blocked by luisão.

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last season Olhanense nicked a 1-0 win when they played away at nacional but this time it was the madeira side who stole all three points with a goal after just 12 minutes. it was halfway through the first period before the visitors got into their stride. the brazilian mateus, improving with every game, then took control of the midfield. caue nearly headed home before mateus saw his 30metres shot bounce down off the underside of the bar. despite dominating the second-half the visitors failed to find the back of the net. after a two week break Olhanense returned to action against v.Guimarães at the José arcanjo stadium, Olhão. a penalty, slotted home by mateus, after 48 minutes moved the algarveans up to sixth place behind Porto, benfica, braga, sporting & maritimo. the bWin league cup (2nd phase : 1st leg) at estoril resulted in a 4-3 defeat, after being 3-2 in front, with a number of fringe players given a run out. the 2nd leg takes place in Olhão on Wednesday 9th november kick-off: 7.00pm. socio-members €3; nonmembers €5 & €7.

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October started with the shock news that Olhanense supporters harriet & Paul nicholson, together with their daughter and her partner, were in a helicopter crash in new York’s east river. the tragic accident resulted in the untimely death of their daughter sonia marra and subsequently claimed the life of her partner helen tamaki. harriet has regained consciousness and, following an operation to ease her breathing, is making slow but steady progress. Paul and harriet, who live near Olhão, wish to thank everyone for their support and particularly the nYPd and people of new York for their professional actions and sympathetic kindness.

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