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to your September issue. This month we bring you exciting news of the new Marine Tourism in Tavira, Marta and Ant贸nio at Ocean4You can arrange trips along the stunning coastline of the East Algarve to watch the dolphins, whales, birds or shark fishing.

Mi Casa Su Casa is a new bed and breakfast offering packages for groups near Cabanas, and Caravans In The Sun introduce their "home from home" options where they are at hand to ensure everything is taken care of. There's also exciting news of the joint venture between the Ferry Point bar in Tavira and A Taste of Tavira with their new Tapas menu. As always there is all the recent financial and currency news and Mark O'Shaughnessy with great advice on how to grow and care for vines.

Chris Wright keeps us up to speed with sports news and golf professional James Beesley has tips on the importance of grip set up.

As always, we welcome any of your suggestions and comments. Have a great September.

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All advertisers are issued copies for distribution, along with retail outlets.

Cover Pic: Ocean4you.net 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.

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Contents

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NOTICE BOARD Your messages.

NEWS

Local news.

WHAT’S ON

Things to do this month.

HEALTH Inflamation.

TRIPS

Sight Sea-ing.

Your home in the Sun.

FOOD

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LIVING

A Taste of Tavira at FerryPoint Bar.

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PLACES

Mi Casa Su Casa, B&B in Cabanas.

PROPERTY

Advertising your property.

PROPERTY

Property of the month.

GARDENING

Plants to add colour to your Garden.

FINANCE

News from Blevins Franks.

CURRENCY ADVICE From Premier Fx.

FINANCE

Finance news from Ricardo Chaves.

SPORT

The latest from Chris Wright.

SPORT

Pro Tip from James Beesley.

CLASSIFIEDS Grab a local bargain.

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NOTICEBOARD TAVIRA FUNDRAISERS BAZAAR

COFFEE MORNING

Sept 12th. The Old Market Tavira come, see,buy and enjoy. All sorts of goodies Homemade cakes, Jam, Chutney, Books, Clothes etc.

All proceeds go to buy food for the animals cared for at Canil de San Francisco Loule, To rent a table Pat Turnbull: pat.turnbull.tav@gmail or Call Cynthia Reynolds 281 324 795

CAR TRANSPORT

FERRY POINT BAR, TAVIRA

To and from the UK, Best rates, professional service.

Call 00351 281 105 131 or 00351 934 024 869

Live Music every Thursdays, Blues. Soul & Rock'n Roll, plus Elvis by request

Find us by the Ferry in Tavira

Wed 4th Nov 10.00 -12.00 Tavira Christian Centre (near the old Pingo Doce) Help us raise some much needed funds to the Samaritans's purse "Turn on the Tap". They work worldwide bringing safe accessible water in the developing world.

Coffee/Cakes, Gift stall and the Charity shop will be open.

Call Valerie on: 917 689 034 for further details.

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News São Brás mayor demands “urgent EN2 renovation”

ince the beginning of the 2015, the Algarve has been referenced in 46,697 articles published in online news media around the world.

The study results from a global monitoring system run by Cision which reports that the Algarve, the holiday destination of choice for many thousands of foreigners every year, has reached a worldwide audience by the use of the worldwide web.

The US company Live and Invest Overseas helped out with its report on the Algarve region as "the best place to retire in Europe." This single article reached 116 countries.

Among the most receptive media in different countries, Germany came out top with 14,548 references in articles and news items. The US was second with 9,147 references.

Not far behind was the Algarve’s traditional supporters club in the United Kingdom with 4,638 references.

In African countries, Angola led the field and in Asia the volume of information online in Vietnam, India, China, South Korea, Singapore and even Afghanistan surprised researchers.

Cision analyses over 85,000 daily online information sites worldwide and the spread of Algarve related news and articles is a vindication of the plan by the Portuguese Tourist Authority (Turismo de Portugal) to apportion more of its annual budget on online promotion rather than the expensive and not cost-effective sponsorship programmes that have defined past activity.

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ão Brás de Alportel mayor Vítor Guerreiro has renewed his appeal to Portugal’s infrastructure authority (IP) to carry out “urgent renovations” on the EN2, linking the town to Faro and the A22 motorway.

This is the second time Guerreiro has come out fighting. Last year he put the same issue to a meeting between Algarve borough councils and Estradas de Portugal road authority.

Problems centre on the need for what Guerreiro calls “essential roadworks” to ensure driver and pedestrian safety, and promote the town within the region.

Improvements involve work to “dangerous corners”, and making areas like Sítio dos Machados safer for pedestrians.

A council statement highlights the need for a roundabout at Coiro da Burra, saying improved accesses will not only help the development of the area’s local businesses, they could also save lives.

The statement stresses that the improvements – particularly the link to the A22 motorway – used to be included in renovation plans for the EN125.

Things to do this month Events not to miss this September.

Gary Malcolm Memorial

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ary Malcolm, well known and repected golf professional passed away on 7th of August aged 52 after a short illness.

Gary worked here in the Eastern Algarve as well as Switzerland and Germany and will be a sad loss to the golfing community of this area. In his honour a shotgun golf competition sponsored by the Hair Studio and Danny Maverick entertainments has been organised for Thurs 5th November at Benamor Golf, tee off 8.30am. The day will include a round of golf, followed by a meal and prize giving and rounded off with music and dancing.

For details of price etc. contact: reservas@benamorgolf.com or Tel 00351 281 320 880.

What's on

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Barbara's bubbly buffet lunch!

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e would like to thank all the people who made June's event a success by donating cash gifts or prizes for the tombola and all the people who attended and made it such a special day.

We raised 804 euros which has been divided between Tavira Fundraisers and Tavira Orphanage. The children

chose to go to Zoo Marine and had a super day out.

Our next fundraising event will be at Barbara's house again, starting at 11.30 am on Wednesday 30th September, hopefully with better signage this time!! We will be selling good quality ladies second hand clothes and accessories and will be

providing a Ploughman's Lunch and dessert for 10 euros per person.

For tickets please ring Barbara 289793250, Kath 964879951, Lis 964738043 or Margaret 912873038.

If anyone has any clothes, handbags or costume jewellery they would like to donate, please contact us on one of the numbers above.

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Health

Inflamation What Is Inflammation In Your Body and How Can You Eliminate It Naturally?

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ne of the most common negative symptoms experienced by people I work with, but also by many other people who suffer from various diseases is inflammation. This can show up under various forms and most of the time directly involves a dysfunctional digestive system.

WHERE DOES INFLAMMATION COME FROM? Inflammation is the way the body initiates self-healing. Out of control, it can result in an excessive free radical activity and tissue damage.

There are numerous mechanisms in the body that cause inflammation.

The immune response is one of the main mechanisms to initiate inflammatory processes. Citokines are one of the most known molecules involved in the immune response, responsible for cellular apoptosis and inflammatory cascades. A high level of citokines is associated with insulin resistance, diabetes and many other health problems.

INSULIN, CHOLESTEROL, C-REACTIVE PROTEIN One of the main markers generating inflammation is hyperinsulinism. In medical literature this is a main factor associated with cardiovascular diseases. A high level of insulin (above 5), determines high levels of pro-inflammatory mediators and is also associated with a high level of C reactive protein, a main marker for inflammation. Studies show the high level of C reactive protein can be determined up to 73% by trans fats consumption found in processed foods.

Cholesterol has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect and a critical importance in regulating inflammation and free radical activity. A low level of cholesterol is associated with many auto-immune inflammatory conditions.

As with a high cholesterol level, C reactive protein is a response to inflammation, not the cause of it.

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mainly generated by nutritional deficiencies, glucose metabolism malfunction, hyperinsulinism, toxicity and the body’s response to stress. A level higher than 3 for this marker indicates a higher inflammation level. Analyzing C reactive protein in association with homocysteine and insulin levels is essential to properly monitor inflammation in the body.

INTESTINAL DYSBIOSIS Research shows that inflammation often involves digestive function.

Autoimmune diseases for example, mostly always involve intestinal dysbiosis, which are often not considered in allopathic, conventional treatments. That’s why it’s essential focus on re-establishing the digestive function and immunity, to normalize the inflammatory response. Reactive foods, pathogen infections, heavy metal toxicity also cause mucosal barrier damage and inflammation.

NATURAL ALTERNATIVES TO ELIMINATE INFLAMMATION LONG TERM To maintain normal biological functions, first follow a clean, organic diet which fits your unique metabolism. A wrong diet, even if “organic”, can quickly become a main stressor for the body.

It is also essential to eliminate inflammatory foods (fried, sugar, processed, the above mentioned vegetable oils, reactive foods like gluten and dairy, additives and other toxic, industrial substances, etc.)

Proteolytic enzymes like bromelaine, pancreatin, serrapeptase contain powerful anti-inflammatory effects.

These showed to be efficient inhibiting fibroids formation, fibrinogen and excessive coagulation.

Serrapeptase has very beneficial effects in joint inflammation, arthritis, fibroids, excessive blood coagulation, respiratory conditions, mucus excess, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibrocystic breast disease.

A large variety of plants have an

anti-inflammatory effect, plus other health benefits; some of these are boswellia, willow bark, turmeric, ginger, cloves, rosemary, holy basil, arnica, yarrow.

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Schweppervescence Unique to southern Portugal and admired for more than half a century, just a few Schweppes tiled panels remain.

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Classic advertising as promoted by Galeria Côrte-Real in Paderne

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trategically placed on buildings in Olhão, São Brás, Boliqueime and Portimão, the ceramic image does as much to promote the Algarve as “shhh – you know who?” Having more longevity than a paper poster, the ceramic tiles have contributed towards one of the longest ever running advertising campaigns. The image can now be seen at Galeria Côrte-Real in Paderne - photographed by Gillian Campbell – it has been perfectly reproduced as a high resolution gyclee print.

The pioneer of fizzy drinks, Jacob Schweppe discovered a process of carbonating water as early as 1783.

The company’s profile expanded in the 1920’s when William Barribal, an art deco designer of high repute, became involved in producing images to market the Schweppes brand.

His work, including classic railway posters for the London & North Eastern Line, his cigarette and playing cards, are now collectors’ pieces.

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Hub The

CAFE

Welcome to the Hub cafe, Santa Rita in the East Algarve. Located just off the EN125, a few minutes from Monte Rei Golf, you'll find this friendly family run cafe/bar, which has become the 'hub' of this picturesque village. Meet owners Robert and Stacey and daughter Billie who works there most days.

Casas Villagio, also owned and run by Robert and Stacey is a small holiday letting company consisting of four beautifully restored houses, all within walking distance of the Hub cafe/bar.

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Trips

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he stunning coastline of the East Algarve can now offer more Marine Tourism thanks to Ocean 4 You. They are located in the heart of historical Tavira, making it is possible to enjoy various fabulous activities on the sea.

Ocean 4 you, is the innovative idea created by Marta and António originally from Lisbon. Marta explained that they have enjoyed holidays on their private boat here for many years and decided that they would like to start their business idea in the area. To begin with they thought that they would be based in Vila Real San António, with its marina but changed their mind and chose beautiful Tavira.

With two powerful boats (the Rib has 400hp and a 12 ton cruiser with 600hp) and another on its

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way, they offer clients exhilarating Shark and White Marlin (Big Tuna) Fishing, breathtaking Dolphin Sightseeing, Reef Fishing and the “Fun Speed Experience”. There are also Whale Sightseeing trips, Romantic Sunset Tours and Bird Watching Expeditions from the ocean towards stunning Barril. Why not charter and make your own package for a special occasion and enjoy the boat with your family and friends?

Ocean 4 you’s bright and welcoming office is next to the Vila Gale hotel in Tavira (near the entrance to the gas station) and as well as the fabulous sea based tours Marta can arrange almost any other trip you could think of. She has contacted a host of visitor attractions.... So whether it’s car rental you need, she can

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Enjoy an array of sight seeing tours or fishing trips from Ocean4you based in Tavira.

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Trips arrange this quickly and easily, a guided trip to visit Seville's Isla Magica, a quad bike day, Zoo Lagoa or Aqualand, to name but a few, we thoroughly recommend a visit. It was a great pleasure to meet Marta and Ant贸nio and learn more about the marvellous trips we can enjoy right from Tavira.

For further details see: www.ocean4you.net, call (00351) 961 304 826 or email info@ocean4you.net

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Living

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aravans in the Sun are a family owned and run business who are the main distributors for Willerby and Pemberton, mobile homes as well as Delta, Victory, BK Bluebird, and Swift to name but a few. They have a great variety of new and resale mobile homes for sale at extremely competitive prices and offer the unique service of full relocation to a choice of any of their fabulous locations.

We were delighted to meet just part of the friendly and welcoming family team, James Glover and his Mum Sue, at the prestigious park near

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Cabanas, together with Lisa Hellak, who is on hand to literally take care of any of their clients’ needs. They explained that a newly built mobile home starts from as little as ₏20,000 which includes transport to the park from the factory, installation on to your chosen mobile home park and your choice of plot. Offering a huge variety, you can have your ideal home in paradise, whether you choose a new or resale mobile home in France, Spain, Portugal, Tenerife, Zante, Crete or Italy. There are parks benefiting from direct access to the beach and others tucked away nicely in the scenic mountains, together

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with dedicated retirement residential or fantastic holiday parks with 5 star facilities.

Boasting several mobile home parks in the Algarve, two are located on the Eastern side, within easy reach of Tavira. The lovely family run mobile home park near Cabanas is exclusive to Caravans in the Sun and is situated in a wonderful location; 1km from a golf course, 1.5km from the coast, and only a 15 minute walk to the beach.

The location of this park is second to none, you can walk into the local village which has a great selection of restaurants and bars overlooking the

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water front in Cabanas and from here you can take the water taxi over the estuary to the sand dunes and the stunning beach which lies opposite.

Do you already own a mobile home on a gloomy, wet park in the UK and wish for long hot summers and mild winters? Do you want to be able to use your home all year round? Or do you want to relocate because you are being charged over inflated site fees on your current mobile home park? Caravans in the Sun can offer their professional service and in so give the option of a very cost effective alternative to purchasing a new home abroad.

They offer a hassle free transportation service. The team, consisting of William, Melanie, Clark (James and Sue) with Lisa based In Cabanas Park, making all the arrangements with your current park to collect your home, issue you a collection date for the home and an estimated delivery date to the park of your choice. Transportation and installation usually takes 2-3 weeks from the collection date so you could be enjoying your home in the sun within the month!! Everything is taken out of your hands and you can bespoke your “home from home� in the glorious sunshine. Caravans

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Caravans in the Sun bring you an affordable way to enjoy life in the sun.

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in the Sun works closely with the major mobile home manufacturers and show at the NEC, Olympia and GMex. There are no age or time restrictions for the homes, no need for a solicitor, the only requirement is a basic contract with the park.

Caravans in the Sun can, of course organise viewings for you. Very many thanks to James, Sue and Lisa; it was a pleasure to meet them.

For contact details see the Caravans in the sun advert below.

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F ERRY P O I N T This month sees the launch of a brand new Tapas menu at Ferry Point bar in Tavira, a new collaboration with A Taste of Tavira.

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e introduced Ray and Liz in April this year as they started their new venture 'A Taste of Tavira', when we were lucky enough to taste their wonderful food (although disguised as a photoshoot). One evening at Ferry Point bar we were chatting to Liz and Ray who mentioned that they'd like to expand into a Tapas style restaurant. We at the time were looking for a cook to serve light meals during lunch times and early evenings. As you can imagine it wasn't long before great minds thought alike and the idea of 'A taste of Tavira at Ferry Point' was born.

For as long as he can remember

Chef R a y has loved to cook. Having spent time during his teenage years in the Middle East, he developed a keen interest in spices. He spent almost thirty years developing and perfecting his culinary skills in the city of Boston, in high end establishments such as The Boston Harbour Hotel, Le Meridien Boston,The Bostonian Hotel, Mamma Maria Ristorante and

Salumeria Italiana in Boston's historic North End neighbourhood.

For reservations call Liz on 912262144, email lizfletchermusic@ gmail.com, or see facebook 'a Taste of Tavira'.

Visit FerryPoint Bar in Tavira, opposite the Ferry to Isla Tavira in the center of the City.

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f you are a homeowner interested in optimizing your rental income you should take time to analyse whether or not you are still on track to achieve your goal. Many of you know, as a villa manager I prefer to do this during September of each year. This gives me ample time to make adjustments if and when needed and to implement them before October and be ready for next year.

If you have your property advertised on holiday letting portals you have probably noticed a decline in conversion rates due to a lower quality of inquiries. Various rental portals have started to offer you the choice between a one off payment to list your property for a specific period of time, or a commission based free listing without time limit.

The latter option works well for the portals as in a crowded online market place they try to change the relationship between renter and owner to one between renter and portal. Moreover, they also simply make more money by receiving a commission from each booking versus a one off payment for advertising. Renters are persuaded to book via the portal based on the promise of online security. However, the additional cost of securing a booking must be paid by someone; either the homeowner receives less or passes the cost on to the renter by increasing the rent. Time will tell if this strategy will work for the portals as with the internet it is very easy to compare prices of the same property or similar properties. In the meantime, homeowners need to navigate carefully not to loose out. With the right strategy you do not have to!

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For us as a property management company with many listings on various platforms it is much easier to identify what works and what doesn’t work. For an individual homeowner this is more difficult to find out, but not impossible. You just need more time and resources. To attract interest from renters for your property, advertising works well, but you have to be careful not to overspend.

Having a good marketing mix and active management of ‘early deal’ and ‘last minute’ discount scheme can make the difference between doing fine or doing great in difficult times. Multi channel marketing is a combination of traditional means of advertising in daily news papers and holiday magazines, internet marketing such as having your own website and holiday rental portals and making use of the network of contacts of a well established villa management agency. The right mix can make it work for you, but none

of them by its self is the Holy Grail.

If you have been relying only on one source for your bookings, there is a good chance that you have fewer bookings than hoped for.

Some homeowners are reluctant to set an annual budget for the marketing of their home even though it doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

A budget of Euro 400 / 600 will be more than enough; in most cases this is less than a week of rent in high season. Not investing in the marketing of your home is a bit odd.

Having spent a lot of money to buy your place in the sun, then fit it out with many desirable features and furnish it to a very high standard in keeping with its luxury surroundings, you basically have gone out of your way to make your property attractive to renters. Except you are not telling them!

If you are marketing but are not getting the results you expected, there may be other reasons. Either there is something wrong with the

marketing mix or the pricing of your property. Sometimes simply changing the photos will do the trick. It is best to address this issue as soon a possible because a week of lost rental income will be lost forever, unlike the inventory in a bookstore which you can always sell or discount the very next day.

To find out how Happy Homes Algarve can help you and your home reach a wide target audience, call 281 320 281 to make an appointment. It will be our pleasure to assist you to achieve your goal while keeping your marketing expenses under control and to lower your effective tax rate on rental income and payless. We are also looking to add more good quality villas and apartments with pool for the 2016 season.

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have always enjoyed a glass or two of a good wine, and with a little time and effort you can produce the varieties of grape that matches the wines you enjoy. And within few years you can be producing your own wines, and even if you don’t want to make your own wines you can always take the grapes to a local council producer and they will be happy to take your grapes and return you some wine. This is very dependent on the number of grapes you produce, so if you only produce a few then you will need to brew your own.

CHOOSE A TYPE OF GRAPE. As with any plant, certain types of grapes grow better in different areas

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and offer up different flavours and appearances. There are three general types of grapes: American, European, and Muscatine grapes. American grapes grow best in warm, sunny climates like that of central California.

European grapes are common in Europe and Northern parts of the US, and Muscatine grapes are commonly found in the Southern US. • Within each general type of grapevine, there are multiple species to choose from which each offer up their own flavour, colour, texture, and size. Visit a local nursery or market to find one that fits your needs and environment.

• Select plants that look healthy and

strong, and are 1 year old. When possible, get them certified virus-free to ensure that their healthy growth is continued.

• Look for plants that have an even root distribution, and whose canes are symmetrical.

PREPARE YOUR OWN GRAPEVINE CUTTINGS. If you or a friend has another grapevine you’d like to plant from, you can take a cutting and plant it in a new location. To use your own cuttings: Cut the sections directly from the vine or from brush that has recently been pruned off. Make sure the cutting is 3 nodes long (the nodes will look like bumps). At the bottom of the cutting, make the cut at an angle.

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This cut should be at 45 degrees and 1/4 to 1-inch above the node.

• When taking cuttings, plant as many as possible - in as many locations as possible - to have a higher chance of success. Surplus plants can be given away.

SELECT A SUITABLE LOCATION. Grapevines are long term plants that can live between 50 to 100 years.

Therefore, make sure that the location you select is a permanent one that will offer up plenty of room for future grapevines. Grapevines thrive in sloped and hilly areas that offer up plenty of drainage and sunlight. When possible, plant your grapevines on a downward slope on a south-facing

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hill, in an area clear of other trees and large plants.

• In cold areas be sure to plant the grapevines in a sunny area, preferably facing south. A southern facing location may prevent frost nipping the vines.

PREPARE THE SOIL. Grapevines are a bit picky about their soil conditions, so make sure they are just right before planting. Use soil that slightly rocky or sandy with a pH just above 7. Amend the soil to promote good drainage if necessary, as water-logged roots are not conducive to healthy growing grapevines.

• Test the soil pH with an at-home kit to determine if anything needs to be added to or taken away from your soil

to prepare it for planting.

• Although it may seem counterintuitive, grapevines do not like soil that is too nutrient-rich. Avoid heavily fertilized soil when possible, and ask a worker at a local nursery for tailored suggestions.

PREPARE A TRELLIS FOR YOUR GRAPEVINES. Grapevines are, as the name implies, vine plants that grow upwards along a support structure. If you are not planting your grapes along a fence or other structure, construct or buy a trellis for them to grow along.

This is typically a wooden structure made of intertwined boards that allow the vines to wrap around them, providing a sturdy support system.

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Gardening • Latticed wood and wire can be purchased and attached to fence posts for an easy homemade trellis, if you don’t have the funds or ability to purchase or make your own.

• Don’t use a single stake (as you might for tomato plants) as this won’t provide enough support for your vines once they start growing.

KNOW WHEN TO PLANT. Wait to plant your grapevines until a frost-free day in late winter or early spring. Pruning should happen around this time in upcoming years as well.

Contact your local agricultural service for exact planting dates PLANT YOUR GRAPEVINES. Depending on the species of grapes you are planting, spacing will be different for each plant. For American and European grapes, plant each vine 6–10 feet (1.8–3.0 m) apart.

Muscatine’s require much more space, and should be planted approximately 16 feet (4.9 m) apart. Plant the cuttings in a trench with the basal and centre bud covered.

The top bud should be just above the soil surface. Press the soil firmly around the newly planted grapevine cuttings.

• How deep you plant the vines will depend on the age and size of each individual plant. Don’t bury the vine cane any higher than the first bud, but make sure the roots are completely covered in soil.

GIVE YOUR PLANTS A GOOD WATERING. Grapevines don’t prefer heavy water or rain, so after the first watering keep the

amount of water you give them to a minimum. Keep water near the roots so that the majority of it gets absorbed rather than evaporated by the sun. If your area doesn’t get much rain, set up a drip system directly at the roots so that the grapevines get small amounts of water on a regular basis PRUNE YOUR GRAPEVINES. The first year, the grapevine should not be allowed to produce any fully matured fruits as these can damage the young vine with their weight. Cut back all the fruit, as well as all the vines except for the strongest that branch off the cane.

In later years prune as needed following established local practices, and in older vines be sure to prune the vines back to around 90% of their wood.

PRUNE VINES WHEN DORMANT. Always always prune grapevines when

they are dormant. They will otherwise bleed their sap - losing vigour. This is typically in late winter when it is no longer cold enough to frost outside.

APPLY PEST CONTROL AS NEEDED. Little pest control is needed as grapevines are naturally hardy. Keep weeds at bay by hand-weeding on a regular basis, and cover you grapevines in bird net to keep birds away if necessary. Seek guidance from your local gardening club or agricultural extension on how to combat the Vine Moth. It is one of the few pests that can decimate grapevines.

• Be sure to plant the grapevines so they receive enough airflow to prevent powdery mildew.

• Aphids can be a problem for grapevines; ladybugs are a natural consumer of aphids and will not damage your vines further.

HARVEST YOUR GRAPES WHEN APPROPRIATE. Strong, edible fruit likely won’t appear for anywhere from 1-3 years. When it appears, test its ripeness by picking a few grapes from different areas and tasting them. If the grapes are sweet, start picking as they ready for harvesting and eating.

• Grapes will not continue to ripen after picking (as is the case with other fruits) so be sure not to pick them prematurely.

• Colour and size are not necessarily a good indication of ripe fruit. Only pick the fruit after you’ve tasted it and are certain it is ready Mark O'Shaughnessy

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Expert financial advice

By Gavin Scott, Senior Partner, Blevins Franks

Are You Affected By Changes To UK Bank Compensation Scheme?

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o you keep large deposits in bank accounts? If so, you need to understand to what extent you will be protected in event of bank failure.

For peace of mind you should establish what investor protection you have with your banks, and how it works. The same applies for capital you have in other financial institutions like investment firms, insurance companies etc in the event. If you have concerns about the level of protection, consider whether there are other institutions or structures which offer a higher level of protection.

Within the EU, banks deposits up to €100,000 are protected. If a bank fails, any deposits you have up to this limit are refunded.

In the UK, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme is based on the EU compensation scheme and is available to savers if a UK regulated bank or financial institution fails. At present, the limit per institution (i.e. across all accounts held with the same institution) is £85,000. This was based on the exchange rate at the time the €100,000 guarantee was introduced.

Two changes to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme have now been announced.

In July 2015, a new rule was introduced to protect savings of up to £1 million for a period of up to six months to cover ‘life events’, such as selling your home, inheritances, compensation payments etc; situations that could lead to you

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having a temporarily high balance.

From 1st January 2016, the standard protection amount is reducing to £75,000, because the exchange rate has changed. The UK regulators have to review the amount every five years to ensure the protection is similar to the rest of the EU. If you have more than £75,000 with a single institution, the excess over £75,000 is not protected. You may wish to consider reducing balances so these are spread to provide more protection.

Those who have less than €100,000 with the same institution regulated elsewhere within the Eurozone are not affected, as the Euro amount has not changed. However if you have bank deposits over €100,000 you should consider ways to protect your savings from the risk of institutional failure.

Since the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey are not in the EU, banks which are regulated there are not covered by the EU scheme or the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme. These jurisdictions have their own compensation schemes, with a limit of £50,000.

Besides spreading your deposits, you can move capital into alternate investment arrangements that provide a higher level of protection.

For example Luxembourg offers a state controlled investor protection regime which provides maximum security to investors without limit.

Also ensure you have adequate diversification across different investment assets, because this decreases risk as well as increasing

the potential for improved returns.

Talk to a wealth management adviser to see if there are steps you can take to increase your investor protection, in line with your particular circumstances.

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So why do exchange rates move so much? This is a complex area but, very simply, the currency markets are just that. A market. They are driven by supply and demand. They ourselves real money without being our money around, but they tend not are heavily influenced by economic glued to the markets and news feeds to offer very competitive exchange and political events such as we are 24 hours a day? Well this is where rates, nor be able to help and advise seeing in Europe at the moment and having a good currency broker can us properly. Currency exchange is a investment confidence in a nation or help us. Most of us have naturally very tiny part of their overall business region. Stable governments and good used our banks when needing to move after all. Currency brokers however, are specialists in this field. economic performance They watch the markets attract investment and closely, offer better rates this in turn can increase than the banks and can the value of the relative give us personal advice currency. Conversely, poor based on our own unique performance and political circumstances. Plus they uncertainty can have have a number of tools the opposite effect, with to help reduce the risks banks and institutional of adverse movements in investors selling the exchange rates, thereby currency and moving making our money go that into areas where they much further. can see better returns.

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Urban Rehabilitation: learn how to be exempt from the payment of IMI

f you are currently rehabilitating a home or may be looking to invest in a rehabilitation project, please know that you may qualify for exemption from IMI. Find out how it works and how you can you apply for this benefit.

Recently the Portuguese Government extended the program "Reabilitar para arrendar” (Rehabilitation for Rent) which aims to create affordable housing for individuals and announced the Financial Instrument for the Rehabilitation and Urban Revitalization (IFRRU 2020), under the Portugal 2020 investment program.

In recent years, urban renewal gained some tax benefits, including exemption from payment of IMI (Council Tax). There are two kind of IMI exemptions available, but these cannot be combined, so get to know these two benefits to choose what best suits your personal situation.

IMI exemption for three years According to the law, urban buildings that have been object of urban rehabilitation are exempt from IMI for a period of three years following the year

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of issuance of the respective city council license. "This exemption is dependent on recognition after completion of rehabilitation works and its urban and energy certification". It means that even though the period of exemption start in the year that the building permit is issued, it does not come into effect until the local authority has inspected the works and issued the respective habitation license and energy certificate.

Once you have completed this process, the city council has 30 days to report the recognition of exemption to the Local Tax Office. The Tax Authorities have then 15 days to cancel the settlement of IMI and to refund the tax that has already been paid.

IMI exemption for five years The law also provides exemption of IMI to buildings falling within the approved urban rehabilitation area (ARU), but whose works have already finished. Ie, the exemption begins in the year in which they conclude the works and depends on the resolution of the Municipal Assembly. This exemption is valid for five years following the year

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in which the rehabilitation works is concluded, but can be renewed for a further five years.

What is the urban rehabilitation area It is up to the municipal assembly to delimit the areas of urban renewal (ARU).

The approval of an ARU gives the area a number of tax benefits associated with municipal taxes on wealth, the IMI and the property transfer tax (IMT). In Tavira for instance, the area of urban development and the Urban Renewal Strategy was defined in April 2014.

Can I choose both incentives?

No the law is quite clear: "The regime provided for in this Article is not cumulative with other tax benefits of a similar nature, not harming, however, opting for the most favorable". The Tax Authorities have clarified this, stating that "while operating at different times, because they are aimed at creating incentives for urban renewal, have the same nature, and therefore not cumulative."

And if selling the property?

If you sell the property the exemption remains. Exemptions "are granted in

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respect of buildings, regardless of the quality of its members," can be read in the Tax Authorities recent statement.

"In appreciation of the respective assumptions, it is irrelevant any change of ownership of the buildings," concludes the clarification. This means that the benefit is provided to the property and not the taxpayer, so if you decide to sell after being rehabilitated, the new owner can enjoy the same exemption.

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Sport

Olhanense topple league leaders

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new season started brightly with an entertaining 1-1 home draw against a lively Benfica ‘B’ team.

Olhanense were one up at the interval through a beautifully crafted goal by new boy Leandro Borges following a defence splitting reverse pass by former Moncarapachense player Januário.

The second-half was a different story with the Eagles drawing level thanks to a João Carvalho long range effort. Tiago Maia, in the home goal then became the hero with a string of superb saves which earned him the unusual accolade of being awarded a five star performance by the RECORD sports paper. Any goal bound shots he could not reach appeared to cannon off the woodwork as the Olhanense goal lead a charmed life! Olhanense manager Cristiano Bacci, was delighted with the team's performance against a Benfica team with lots of quality.

Two Benfica players to keep an eye on for future success are Renato

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All the latest sports news from Chris Wright.

Sanches and João Carvalho. A disappointing 1-0 defeat at newly promoted Famalicão was followed by two hard fought victories at home to relegated Penafiel and previously unbeaten Atlético.

Penafiel, who towered above the Olhanense players as they lined up for the obligatory handshakes before the game. Included in their line-up was 6ft 6ins (1.97m) centreforward Kalidou Coulibaly, and it was the Senegalese international who conceded a penalty early on when he blocked a goal bound shot with his arm. Centre-forward Murilo calmly sent Penafiel keeper Coelho the wrong way with his spot-kick. The lead was short lived as Penafiel made their height pay when Gonçalo Abreu ghosted into the penalty to head firmly past keeper Tiago Maia. Early in the second-half João Oliveira struck a thunderbolt shot from fully 30 metres that whistled into the net; a goal worthy of winning any game.

Four days later and league leaders Atlético arrived in Olhão from Lisbon with a 100% record. The home side

were full of confidence and took the lead on eleven minutes when Tiago Duque slotted home at the far post after Materrazi deflected Januário’s corner. The visitors tried to use physical tactics to stop the tricky Olhanense attacking players which resulted in five yellow cards and a red for Djikiné five minutes after the interval. A promising start to the new campaign and it is good to see two 16 year-old former junior players, keeper Leo and defender Pedro Albino, included in the first team squad.

Scotland to invade Faro

The Tartan Army will arriving in force for their EURO2016 qualifier against Gibraltar on Sunday 11th October at the Algarve Stadium, Faro. Tickets, priced at €27 and €32, can be booked online at: www. gibraltarfa.com.

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Footgolf attracts record entry

ootGolf is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide and the August Challenge Competition at the Colina Verde Golf & Sports Resort, Maragota, near Moncarapacho was no exception. A record entry of thirty-eight enjoyed much competitive fun as holidaymakers joined regulars over the twelve hole FootGolf course. Teenagers Adam Kennedy and Joe Roughley did particularly well with scores of 44 for the par-42 course. Gaynor Stapleton lead the ladies home with a round of 51 whilst he winning team of Scarlett Herron, Paul Shawe, Paul Holmes and Colm Herron scored a total of 186, just eighteen over par. First time participant Jane Walton from Tavira said, “Thank you for a wonderful day. I’ve not laughed so much for a long time even if I did get my feet wet retrieving my ball from the lake!” The next event is scheduled for Wednesday 23rd September. To book your place email: Christopher. wright@hotmail.co.uk

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California comes to Cabanas

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group of twenty-four bowlers from one of America’s top lawn bowls clubs will be competing against the Pedras Lawn Bowls Club on the morning of the 9th September. Thought to be the first visit by a club from the U.S.A. to the Algarve, the members of the Newport Harbor Lawn Bowls Club will be visiting Cabanas during a tour that takes in Lisbon, Sevilla, Cordoba, Granada and Madrid.

On Saturday 3rd October bowlers from Bognor Regis, Eastbourne, Edinburgh and the Algarve will be competing at the same venue for prize money of up to €800.

Walking football at the double

t is only a year since Walking Football, for those over 50 years-of-age, was introduced to the Algarve when it was launched in Olhão. Subsequently the first international weekend involving players from the UK took place in February followed by a Challenge Match at the Castro Marim Golf

Club against Tottenham Hotspur veterans in April. Browns Sports & Leisure Club, Vilamoura became the second venue in the Algarve to become established and on the 9th/10th October they will welcome five teams from the UK for an action packed competition including the Soccer Olhanense

Strollers and the Browns Boys.

In mid-September another group of Walking Footballers will hold their inaugural weekly session in Lagos. Fun, fitness and friendship are the watchwords of a sport which is increasingly being taken seriously by health groups through Europe.

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The importance of a grip routine

This month's tip from resident professional at Monte Rei Golf and Country Club James Beesley.

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hat is a good grip?

Overlap or interlock, strong or weak, tightly or lightly. A good grip is the one which lets you hit the most good shots! Ben Hogan believed “Good golf begins with a good grip” and a faulty grip is one of the most common causes of bad golf teaching professionals see in amateurs. A neutral grip as seen in the inset picture with the 'V' formed by the index finger and thumb pointing towards the right shoulder is a good starting point for beginners.

Grip is the predominant influence in clubface aim at

impact and could be one of the reasons for the ball to curve left or right of the target. When you have found the grip which allows you to hit the most good shots then doing this consistently is the next step.

Incorporating a grip routine before you hit each shot will ensure it is the

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