Jan13 East Algarve Magazine by Richard Bassett

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Living

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Enjoy peace of mind living at Monte da Palhagueira village.

Gardening Almond trees.

Golf

Chipping tips.

What's On

Your daily guide to local events.

The Best Guide to the Eastern

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Welcome...

...to the first issue of 2013. I hope you all had a great Festive season, and celebrated the new year with style! This month I am pleased to introduce James Beesley, professional at Monte Rei Golf and Country club, who provides this month's golf tip. For fans of Keith, don't worry, he'll be back next month! We also take a walk around Monte da Palhagueira village, a very unique village designed specifically for those of us with retirement in mind. Meet Michelle who offers a variety of beauty services, and read about Tavira's Army Barracks, dating back to 1795. Our regular features include a new diet for 2013 from health expert Gareth, all you need to know about the mythical Almond tree, and in our Environment section find out which sections of the A22 motorway you can use for FREE! All this, plus our what's on guide, local news and bargains galore in our classified section. Enjoy this month's issue. Editor

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PUBLISHER & designer Richard Bassett eDITOR Richard Bassett editorial co-ordinators Richard Bassett Snr. advertising Call 961 700 200 or email info@eastalgarvemag.com printed by Litografis-Artes Graficas Lda, Ferreiras Distribution 3,500 copies printed. All advertisers are issued copies for distribution, along with retail outlets. Cover Pic: Richard Bassett All rights reserved. Except for normal review purposes, no part of this magazine may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Every care has been taken in the preparation of this magazine, but the contents are only meant as a guide to readers. The proprietors of this magazine are publishers not agents or sub agents of those who advertise therein. The publisher cannot be held liable for any loss suffered as a result of information gained from this publication

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CONTENTS 32

5 WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON 6 NOTICE BOARD 7 NEWS 8 Health 9 HEALTH 11People 12 satellite TV

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

Understanding constipation. Fad or Fab diet.

Beauty by Michelle. The changes explained.

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LIVING

Enjoy worry free living at Monte da Palhagueira village.

18 FOCUS ON 20 PROPERTY 24 PROPERTY 32 GARDENING

Tavira's historical army Barracks. Rental income, license and a special offer. Property of the month.

Almonds, a plant of Myths and legends.

36 FinaNce 38 ENVIRONMENT 40 ENVIRONMENT 42 sport 44 sport 47 classifieds

It's time not timing that reaps rewards. Use the A22 Motorway for FREE! Wind power.

The latest from Chris Wright. Tips from James Beesley.

Grab a local bargain.

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What’s on Things to do this January

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

Clear out your clutter after the festive season at one of the many boot sales in and around the East Algarve this January.

MARKETS

Wednesdays Quiz night

Quinta Fonte do Bispo, see page 31

Thursdays Quiz night

Restaurant Mont' Belo, see page 29

Live Fado dinner

8pm, Casa do Polvo, Santa Luzia, see page 31

Fridays

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

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

Live Music with Gary Vesey The Black Anchor, see page 45

Saturdays Boot sale

2nd Saturdays Quinta Fonte do Bispo. Call 281 971 484

Auction

AHA, see page 26

Boot sale

1st Saturday, Restaurant Mont' Belo, see page 29

Craft fair

2nd Saturday, Restaurant Mont' Belo, see page 29

Karaoke

The Black Anchor, see page 45

Sundays

Sunday Carvery

Quinta Fonte do Bispo. see page 6

Sunday Roast

Restaurant Mont' Belo, see page 29

Sunday Lunch

Beira Rio, see page 45

Golf Special

With The Hairy Lemon, see page 30

Car boot sale

QM Garden Center, see page 35

Car boot sale

4th Sundays Quinta Fonte do Bispo. Call 281 971 484

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Top Ten New Year Resolutions

Lose Weight and Get in Better Physical Shape Stick to a Budget Debt Reduction Enjoy More Quality Time with Family & Friends Find My Soul Mate Quit Smoking Find a Better Job Learn Something New Volunteer and Help Others Get Organized

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NOTICEBOARD

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Second hand book sale

Every saturday At Alfresco in Conceição . 10Am to 2pm

POP CHOIR

This noticeboard is free for readers to use. Send us news, ideas or suggestions you’d like to share with our readers. Email:

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Telephone

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Postal Address:

EN270, CXP797A, Fonte Bispo, Tavira 6

he Pink Ribbon Program is a Post-operative Recovery Exercise Program which has been designed to support those who have had surgery for Breast Cancer. In addition to the physical benefits of regaining strength & mobility in the affected areas, the Pink Ribbon Program can aid overall well being and improve confidence. If you are interested in booking onto the Recovery Program & for more information, please contact me via email at: hazel.devine@ntlworld.com or ring me on 91 307 5555. Hazel Devine: Pink Ribbon Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist.

Boot sales:

In the Tavira area. If you are interested in joining please email lin.rosting@hotmail.co.uk or Tel 281 381 760

Quinta Fonte do Bispo, 2nd Saturday (12/1) & 4th Sunday (27/1) . QM Garden Center EVERY SUN DAY Alf resco. Conceição,

Free to sell, Call (00351)91 9089477 for details and to book your place

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News

2012 car sales fall to the lowest level in 27 years

he new car market has completed two consecutive years of contraction. In 2012 fewer than 100,000 new passenger vehicles were sold, a figure not seen since 1985. Figures released on Wednesday by the Automobile Association of Portugal (ACAP) have confirmed the disastrous end of year figure that has been building up steadilly over the year. The fear was that the total sales figure could drop below the benchmark 100,000 figure which would represent an appalling decline in Portugal’s once buoyant car market. The sales figure reached was the same as 1985 before Portugal joined the then European Economic Community (EEC) which liberalised the car sales market. The December 2012 year on year figure shows a 43.6% drop leading a 24 month period of uninterrupted sales decline. If 2011 was a bad year for the industry, which it was, 2012 brought further pain in a year of economic recession, reduced income of potential buyers, vastly

reduced availability of consumer credit, rising unemployment and a backdrop of nil consumer confidence. The decline in sales indeed is worse than predicted by ACAP in a year of increased rates of vehicle tax (ISV) and road tax (IUC). Portugal recorded the second largest 2012 decline, after Greece. Normal sales for a year in Portugal are in the region of 200,000 passenger vehicles, a norm since 1988 two years after Portugal enter the EEC. Restrictions on the importation of vehicles from member states and, in the 90s from other countries, were eased in 1988 and the number of cars sold rocketed. The finest fical minds in government has been taken by surprise as they predicted that the income in 2012 from vehicle tax would actually increase. The more sane figure in the 2013 budget is for a decline of 1.4% in revenues from this tax to €380.1 million. By November 2012 revenue had fallen to €331.7 million, a decrease of 43.4% compared to the same period in 2011.

Golf courses Working together to raise profile of courses in the East Algarve

oining forces with other golf course managers in the Eastern Algarve, Administrator of Quinta do Vale Golf Resort Angel Losada is now working on a brand that changes the idea of direct competition between the golf resorts and instead brings them together in order to encourage more visitors to the Lower Guadiana area. He added: “It can be called Sotavento or Guadiana but the most important thing is to create the brand which will identify us all over the world, just as happens with Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo or Vilamoura, which are our real competitors.” To support this effort, Losada is releasing to the market special packages that ensure golfers play at the various golf courses in the area. This way they can spend a week in the same area but playing on several different courses. He realises golfers enjoy to take on new challenges and diversifying the golf offer is likely to be a winning strategy.

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

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

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

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

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

Health Understanding

Constipation After the overindulgence of the festive season Duart Arrais from Fisioclube Fuseta gets to grips with a common, potentially embarrassing problem; constipation.

motional changes such as anxiety and stress can unfortunately impair our digestion. The intestine has about 100 million neurons (specialised cells that transmit information throughout the body) that are connected to the brain and produce serotonin, the chemical which regulates mood, appetite and sleep as well as being responsible for the feeling of well-being, happiness, learning and memory. What causes constipation? There may be several causes, possibly simultaneous that are responsible for constipation, including inadequate fluid and fibre intake, a lifestyle with no or irregular physical activity, environmental changes, stress, intestinal parasites, a lack of good pro biotic bacteria, colitis (inflammation of the colon), thyroid or liver problems. Constipation can be aggravated by pregnancy, travel or changes in diet and in some people it may be the result of repeatedly ignoring the desire to defecate solids from the body. Symptoms • Difficult or reduced passing of a stool • Abdomen swollen and sensitive • Loss of appetite • Flatulence • Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort) The Intestine The intestine is like our second brain and obviously extremely important to the human body being responsible for the absorption of nutrients, it

is however an organ extremely sensitive and easily plagued by the habits of modern life. To keep your intestine happy is essential for the healthy functioning of the entire body. What can irritate the intestines: • Food rich in sugars. • A lack of physical exercise. • Insufficient water and food intake. Treatment The treatment for this problem is to adopt healthier eating habits and eat foods high in fibre and magnesium, Eat cereal, brown rice, fruits and raw or lightly cooked vegetables, walnuts, prunes and figs. Just 1 to 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed (rich in Omega 3 oils) per day with water will provide a measure that will provide 25 to 30 grams of fibre per day which is recommended for normal bowel function. Lots of water, preferably warm, during the day or hot cereals for breakfast can stimulate contractions of the small intestine. Herbal tea and lemon juice in warm water is also great for digestion. Chew slowly and eat several times a day. Avoid fried foods, dairy products, animal milk, processed foods, caffeine, alcohol and foods high in saturated fats. The fat slows the transport time of food through the intestines. Physical exercise, yoga or pilates, local massage and homeopathy are other supplements to improve intestinal transit. Visit us, we can help, make a meal plan for you and advise you with the best supplements including

pre and pro biotics that will restore the balance of good intestinal strength and health, improving the absorption of foods, avoiding germs from entering into the circulation so increasing the entire immune system and regulating hormone function.

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Health

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Consultations in Tavira & home visits

Fad diets are not usually recommended, however this month Gareth Bullock relates his personal experience with the Dukan Diet.

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he new year is here and everyone tries a new years resolution, even just for a day or two! Whether yours is to give up smoking, eating chocolate for a month or drinking booze on a week day, good luck and stick at it. If yours is a diet, then despite all the bad press, I can highly recommend ‘The Dukan Diet’. Most of my family tried this last year and the results have been amazing and if you follow the stablization phase, then the weight stays off. Look into it and make you own mind up. To lose weight when there is an abundance of food around you is not natural, is difficult and often unsuccessful. The Dukan method proposes a healthy eating plan that returns to the foods which founded the human species, those eaten by primitive man, the hunter-gatherers, proteins and vegetables, 100 foods including 72 from the animal world and 28 from the plant world. These foods come with the magic words:

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"AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE". There are four phases to the diet. Dukan Diet Phase 1- The Attack Phase. A brief and headlong ATTACK phase with immediate results. During this phase, the diet is made up of 72 highprotein foods enabling quick weight loss. This is the most difficult part of the diet, but if you prepare a little in advance and are really motivated, then this is the part where you see rapid results that encourage you to continue. Dukan Diet Phase 2- The CRUISE Phase. This second phase is leading to the True Weight. During this phase, the diet alternates Pure Protein days and Proteins accompanied with 28 recommended Vegetables. Dukan Diet Phase 3- The CONSOLIDATION PHASE. In this third phase of 10 days per kg lost which prepares for the return to a balanced diet. This phase sees the gradual return of pleasurable foods

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with two festive meals. The end is in sight! A definitive stabilization phase based on 3 simple, concrete, easy but non-negotiable measures. This phase is both the easiest and most essential in our slimming method because 95% of people who follow a diet put back on the weight they have lost. If you follow the plan to the letter, and your new weight becomes established and stable, the Dukan Diet eases you back to a life of normal, unrestrained free eating, with one caveat - you must agree to one protein only day every week for the rest of your life. By sticking to protein one day a week, you can lose 1.5lb to 2lb instantly and in so doing, correct any excess that may have occurred during the rest of the week,' says Dr Dukan. A short-term, protein-rich regime like this will purge the tissues of excess water, dull the appetite (if you eat only protein foods, your body produces

ketonic cells that are powerful natural appetite suppressants) while maintaining muscle tone and skin glow. Ounce for ounce, proteins are relatively low in calories (compared to fats and many carbohydrates) and their complex structure means they are hard work for the body to digest - you will burn up more calories processing proteins than any other food. Weight loss is inevitable and swift. There are millions of diets out there and only you can find the right one

for you, but team any diet with exercise and a healthy life regime and you are bound to see positive results. Doing the Dukan Diet I lost 8kilos and 4inches from my waist and am now just having a protein day one day per week to maintain it, but if I miss it, its not the end of the world...... Happy New Year everyone and have a very Happy and Healthy 2013. Gareth Bullock, slimmer and still practicing ‘The Bowen Technique’.

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Getting The Most Out Of Life?

Chiropractors are specialists in the neuromusculoskeletal system. They regularly help rehabilitate numerous ailments but, more importantly, chiropractic, for many, plays an integral role in maintaining health and optimizing performance over the long-term. Think of your chiropractor for help with problems like the following:

• Back Pains • Vertebral Disc Herniations • Sciatica • Nerve Entrapment Syndromes • Enthesopathies (eg. "Tennis Elbow") • Sprains/Strains • Scoliosis • Bursitis • Torticolis • Tendonitis • Headaches • Dizziness • Rehabilitation • Post-Car Accident • Arthritic Problems • and more... We have two duly qualified chiropractors available to serve you: Dr. David Raymant was educated at the Texas Chiropractic College and has been practising for the last 20 years. He is board certified in both Canada and the USA and is presently an active member, in good standing, in the Portuguese Chiropractic Association. Drª Lianna Saltys is a recent graduate from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic. She was brought up in a chiropratic environment from birth

and through this positive experience, developed a passion for natural health care which she wishes to share with others. Chiropractic is safe and effective and is for all ages, from new-borns to those of us more mature in years. If you feel that chiropractic might be for you, we are anxious to serve. Please call for an appointment and let's see if how much chiropractic can help improve the quality of your life!

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People

Beauty by

Michelle S

eventeen years ago Michelle trained in Scotland at the prestigious Mary Reid Beauty Academy. Since then she has worked onboard luxury cruise liners for Steiner Leisure a 5* spa company as the spa manager travelling around the world. Michelle decided to come back to Portugal and lay down her roots in Tavira. Now settled here for 2 years so far, she started her own business within Caras hair salon carrying out beauty treatments. Michelle adds a bit of luxury to the services she has to offer at the salon. These are just a taste of what michelle has to offer. Looking fab at any age! We go on about wrinkles, but where do we notice them first? Around the eyes - the most expressive part of our body and the most delicate skin! So proper eye care is essential..... Eye Collogen Treatment €15.

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Introducing Michelle, the many treatments she has to offer and a chance to win a €25 gift voucher.

Pamper your feet! Your feet work hard all year, carrying you through life, so treat them well with the Sole Delight Pedicure, not just an ordinary pedicure, this will leave you like your walking on air...... 60 mins €16. Total Face & Body Polish! For the perfect wintery pamper try the January special offer. In this ritual your body will be polished using a body brush, this will boost circulation, remove dead skin cells, enhancing the beauty of your skin, speeds up the elimination of toxic matters and gives you a luminous glow. Then you will be drizzled in warmed aromatherapy oils and massaged from head to toe, finishing with hot stones to melt your muscles leaving you feeling totally pampered. 55 mins €35. Please email Michelle to enter into her free raffle to win 25€ gift voucher to spend on: beautyatcaras@yahoo.com.

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Beauty @ Caras in Tavira, January special offer

Total Face & Body Polish!

In this ritual your body will be polished using a body brush, this will boost circulation, remove dead skin cells, enhancing the beauty of your skin, speeds up the elimination of toxic matters and gives you a luminous glow. Then you will be drizzled in warmed aromatherapy oils and massaged from head to toe, finishing with hot stones to melt your muscles leaving you feeling totally pampered. 55 minutes 35 Euros.

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Television

Satellite expert Trevor from TrevorTronix explains the recent and future changes in how we receive UK satellite Television.

Satellite TV...

the changes explained

here has been a lot of discussion and speculation recently about reception of UK satellite television here in the Algarve, and its apparent uncertain future. Recent reports in the local press suggested we would all have blank TV screens by Christmas, happily of course this was not the case. But the truth of the matter is that there are changes happening - now and in the not-too-distant future, which will dramatically affect the signals available here and will change forever the way we receive them. Q. Why are they doing this? A. "They" are various entities, each of whom have different reasons, most of them cost-driven. Firstly the satellites themselves. Modern satellites are immensely complex things. They are sent up to orbit almost 36,000km in space, a very bumpy ride in itself - there they are expected to work continuously for up to 15 years, in a very harsh environment and with zero maintenance. Solar panels, batteries and thrusters all degenerate over time and thus the satellites need periodic

replacing. When a replacement is ordered, it is the only opportunity to have the new craft tailored to the needs of its future market. In our case, the 'market' is the British Isles. Whereas previous satellites were of a sort of generic "one size fits all" design, the latest ones (Astra 2 E and F) are being built to a very specific specification, enabling their signals to be focussed on the UK and Ireland with minimum overspill. This benefits the satellite owners (SES in this case) as it improves signal strength within the intended coverage area without wasting valuable power and resources on overspill. It also benefits the broadcasters (BBC, ITV etc. etc.). They are under pressure to keep their material within the UK. Partly due to copyright controls, but it also allows them to (1) buy third party material cheaper, and (2) to sell their own material for more. It's all about 'exclusivity'. For instance: Why would MEO (Portuguese cable & satellite operator) pay a small fortune to ITV for rights to broadcast, say, Downton Abbey if it could be argued that the programme is available for free on Astra 2? Repeat this likewise all over Europe and ITV

stand to lose a fortune. So in reality, we have been very fortunate over the past 15 years to be able to get UK television here. Astra 2F was commissioned in November 2012. Tests carried out have so far revealed that even a 4.0m satellite dish cannot pick up anything from this new bird's UK beam. Fortunately Astra 2F does not have the capacity to carry the BBC's output. So far it has only taken Channel 5 and a couple of ITV1 regions, which some of us may have noticed are no longer available. A few more channels may follow in the new year, but the real changes will be seen later in 2013 when Astra 2E launches. It has been fraught with delays so far, but it is expected to launch in the spring and become operational during summer 2013. Astra 2E is expected to have a similar, narrow footprint to 2F, but no-one will know for sure until it is up in orbit and transmitting. To be continued..... tune in next month for more on 2E and to see if and how we can still get our favourite programmes. ÂŠ TrevorTronix.com

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Enjoy

worry free living Enjoy village life with complete peace of mind in the safety of thehidden gem of the East Algarve, Monte da Palhagueira.

his month we were delighted to be invited to visit Monte da Palhagueira and meet Clive Roberts who very kindly showed us around the beautifully retored former farmhouse and the impressive, traditional homes set in the lanscaped gardens. Clive explained, the idea of building a Village specifically for the over 55's together with a Nursing Home was conceived by Mrs. E.M. Cornelius Reid. With the help of her family she not only operates Monte da Palhagueria, but also 3 similar award winning developements in the UK, based in Hampshire and Wiltshire. Monte da Palhagueira Village and Nursing Home was opened on the 6th December 1991. Inspired by the ancient village of Alte, the village is spread over an amazing 22 acres and comprises 33 unique properties, a 22 bed Nursing home complete with calçada streets bound by traditional Portuguese stone walls. There is the Le Marquis prestigious Restaurant, open to the

public for parties and functions, and the village’s very own Anglican Church, with regular Sunday services, fund raising events, Blessings and Christenings. Various functions take place within the Village Hall, including a weekly get together, and a monthly luncheon in the restaurant, with a coffee morning every Friday where second hand books are also sold, all proceeds going to a local charity. The Village also boasts a Hairdressing salon, a Physiotherapy unit, 2 beautiful swimming pools, (one with wheelchair access) and a tennis court. The gardens provide relaxing walks, punctuated by numerous shaded resting areas where you can enjoy elevated views of the surrounding hillside or the tranquiity of the ornamental lake and pagoda. This idyllic setting is located only a 20 minute drive from Faro International Airport and a short distance from the market towns of Loulé and São Brás de Alportel. Offering a unique service, Monte

da Palhagueira provides the ideal solution for residents desiring the privacy of their own home, with the comfort that support is at hand. Residents maintain complete independence, family and friends are welcome to visit and enjoy the facilities, yet also have the reassurance that there is qualified medical assistance on hand, available 24 hours a day. Clive explained that when owners who partly live in the UK return to Portugal, arrangements are made for their property to have the heating on in winter, or cooled in the Summer, and a supply of necessary food basics to be ready for them, all part of the service. The 33 properties comprise 5 Apartments, 6 Town Houses and an assortment of 22 Bungalows and Villas, all with different architecture and sizes that vary from a one bedroom apartment of 80m² to a three bedroom villa with 274m². All properties have fitted kitchens, air conditioning to the lounge and

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master bedroom. Seven of the properties have underfloor heating, and fireplaces are fitted to the majority of the properties, with some having either a garage or a carport. The Nursing Home, a former farmhouse, has been renovated to a very high standard and can now best be described as a large Country Mansion, with 22 rooms over 2 floors each having an ensuite bath, heating, air conditioning, satelite television and a private, relaxing summer terrace. In addition there are 2 dining rooms and a spacious meeting lounge. The Home is staffed by fully qualified English speaking nurses 24 hours per day and has the benefit of visiting doctors. A mini bus is available and currently takes some of the residents on a twice monthly trip to one of the local supermarkets. There is also a maintenance team on hand to assist with anything from changing a light

bulb to repainting the property as and when required. A quarterly accommodation fee is payable, for this the resident benefits from a twice weekly 2 hour maid service, with bedding changed and laundered on a weekly basis, external property maintenance, maintenance of any kitchen equipment and air conditioning units supplied by the company, building insurance, water supply, refuse collection, upkeep of the gardens and communal areas and the supply of street lighting. An emergency buzzer is supplied this alerts the staff in the Nursing Home should a village resident require emergency assistance. Monte da Palhagueira Village offers the over 55's a safe, and importantly independent lifestyle with the total peace of mind that medical assistance is available if and when required. All properties are sold in sterling

on a lifetime occupancy scheme guaranteeing, subject to the contract, a full refund of the initial payment when the property is vacated. Lifetime Residency Prices currently start from as little as ÂŁ95,000 The ideal way to appreciate the peace and tranquility of Monte da Palhagueira and the facilities on offer is to visit them, they would be only too pleased to show you around. There are 2 fully furnished properties available on short term rental for holiday's and a try before you buy scheme is offered. Many thanks to Clive and his friendly staff. For more information please contact him on +351 289 990 900 email: montedapalhagueira@gmail. com or view their website www. retirementvillageportugal.co.uk Opening times for the restaurant: Dinner from 18h00 Tues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sat. Lunch from 12h00pm Wed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sun CLOSED MONDAYS.

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Living

MONTE da PALHAGUEIRA VILLAGE

Villas from: £140,000 Ι Apartments from: £95,000

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Designation: Atalaia Barracks. Location: Poet Street and Isidoro Pieres April 9th Street. Chronology: 1795 Protection: Property of Public Military engineers in Tavira n modern times, Tavira was one of the seats of the Governor and Captain General of the Algarve and when the 1755 earthquake destroyed his other headquarters

in Lagos, the then Governor was instructed to move his base to Tavira. He took up residence in the Alto de Santa Ana (in the present GNR stables and Radio Gilão building) and extended the hermitage of Santa Ana for use as his chapel. The Governor´s base was maintained in Tavira until it moved to Faro in 1834. After 1780 when Tavira had become the military centre of the Algarve, it

clearly needed a hospital and the Old Military Hospital was begun in 1761. From 1787 it was a centre of surgical instruction by doctors sent by the royal edict. After serving also as a barracks, in 1953 this beautiful and serviceable building became a mess for officers and sergeants. The Atalaia Barracks, one of the oldest purpose built barracks in the country, was begun in 1795 as home

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to the Faro Infantry Regiment which transferred to Tavira in 1780. Building work was interrupted by the French Invasions and the ensuing civil wars and later cholera outbreaks delayed its recommencement until 1856. Soldiers were meanwhile billeted with private citizens and after the closure of the religious houses in 1834, the Convento de Nossa Senhora da Graça (from 2007

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a prestigious pousada) became a barrack. The ground which today contains the pousada´s swimming pool was used within the last 30 years as a military shooting range. It was not however until the beginning of the 20th century that the garrison moved into the new Atalaia barracks. The rapid increase in the size of the army during the African Wars (1961-74) saw major expansion

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This unique two bedroom second floor apartment is in the heart of Tavira, close to the Pousada, and train station. Recently renovated, and rewired, this apartment is full of character, and has a good sized terrace, with stunning views over the roof tops of Tavira, and beyond. Just perfect if you like town living.

Three Bedroom Villa with Pool, Garage and Sea Views €375,000 From first glance this villa is typically Portuguese, however once you are inside you will find a wonderful balance of modern, and traditional features. The villa has been finished using high quality materials, and has a lovely homely feel. It sits on a good sized private plot with beautiful gardens, and several terraces to enjoy, with stunning sea, and country views. Here you have the best of both worlds, being in the country, but having neighbours nearby. The town of Moncarapacho is only a five minute drive, and here you will find plenty of cafes, shops, and restaurants. The beaches of Fuzeta, and Santa Luzia are only a short drive.

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Frontera offer a complete, professional and friendly service. We can visit your property and design a pack according to your needs, or if you wish to update a particular room or just buy a one off piece advice is available instore. There are ranges specifically for rental properties also more personal ranges to complement your dream home. Try the sofas, see the bedding and choose accessory colours in our Fuseta showroom. Our team of fitters will put it all together, enabling you to just turn up and enjoy the benefits of the service without the hassle.

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Gardening

Almonds A A plant of myths and legends

lmonds are members of the Rosaceae (rose) family, along with many other tree fruits such as peaches, apples, pears, plums, cherries, and apricots. Within the genus Prunus, almond is most closely related to the peach, and the two crops share the subgenus Amygdalus. Almond and related species are native to the Mediterranean climate region of the Middle East (Pakistan eastward to Syria and Turkey). The almond and its close relative, the peach, probably evolved from the same ancestral species in southcentral Asia. Almonds were domesticated at least by 3000 BC, and perhaps much earlier since wild almonds have been unearthed in Greek archeological sites dating to 8000 BC. The almond was spread along the shores of the Mediterranean in northern Africa and southern Europe by Egyptians,

Greeks, and Romans. It was brought to California in the 1700s by Spanish Padres who settled the Mission at Santa Barbara. Around the turn of the century, the industry started in California, due to development of superior cultivars in the late 1800s. Tariffs on almond imports were levied to protect the industry. From then until about 1960, the industry grew at a moderate pace, but acreage and production have increased severalfold since then, making California the clear world leader in almond production. In 2002, there were over 500,000 acres of almonds in California, making it the most widely planted tree crop in the state. Almonds are commonly mistake for a variety of nut, but the almond is actually the seed of a fruit of an almond tree, which is part of the same family of the peach tree. The fruit of the almond even looks like a peach, which eventually splits and releases the seed, the almond.

Following these guidelines will help you successfully grow an almond tree of your own. There are two types, bitter and sweet. Sweet almonds are cultivated as food; bitter almonds, which contain prussic acid, are grown mostly for their rootstocks on which sweet almonds are grafted. Almonds are raised for ornamental and nutritional reasons. Like other nuts, almonds are high in vitamin B and protein. One cup of shelled almonds contains 26 grams of protein, 77 grams of fat, 28 grams of carbohydrates, 332 milligrams of calcium, and small amounts of vitamins B, and B2, iron, and niacin. The first consideration you need to make is your climate region. Almond trees need warm summers and cool winters, so we can grow almonds happily here, but if your garden sees some frost, you probably won't be able to grow an almond tree outdoors. Similarly, if your region is

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hot all year round, you will probably not be successful and it's best to pick a different type of tree to grow. Almond trees are native to the Middle East, so any are around the same latitudinal region should grow fine. Having said this, almond trees can be grown with success indoors in these climates with proper planning and know how. Secondly, almond trees are not selfpollinating. If you want your tree to produce almonds, you have to have at least two trees of different varieties. Almond trees aren't especially tall, usually growing from 4 to 10 meters, so this isn't a major concern for growing outdoors, but this may rule out growing trees inside because two are required to produce almonds. Flowers bloom in the Autumn, and in December pollen grains appear, and by January the buds grow very rapidly. This is the reason almond trees cannot grow in regions that

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have snow or frost, but they still need a cool winter to activate growth of the buds and pollen. The best time to plant almond trees is January to February, because the colder temperature stops leaf buds from appearing and keeps the growth focus on the roots which is extremely important in the early stages of growth. Almonds need to be grown in areas that receive full sunlight. Once you've found a suitable spot, the tree should be planted in a hole deep enough so that the roots are not bent or crowded together. Young almonds trees often struggle with heavy winds because they grow rapidly when new, so it's strongly suggested that you brace the tree. Simply place a shaft of wood or pipe in the ground next to your tree and tie it to the brace. This gives the tree support against winds so it grows straight and sturdy. Once your almond tree is grown, it's

a good habit to prune your tree to maintain it. Pruning simply involves cutting off dead or dying branches at the base of the trunk. You can also thin out any parts of the tree that are beginning to look overcrowded. The best time to prune is in late winter before buds and new growth appears in the tree. Following these guidelines should keep your almond trees fertile and hearty for years to come. The almond requires a sandy, welldrained soil, neutral or tending slightly to the alkaline. Since good drainage is essential, plenty of humus should be present to hold moisture while permitting excess water to drain away. The hole where the tree is going should be just large enough to receive the roots without bending or crowding them. If a soil auger is used, it should be 24-inches in diameter and the sides of the hole should be broken down to eliminate

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lthough Olhanense received little Christmas cheer defeats by V.Guimarães & Benfica plus a home draw with Gil Vicente - there was a party atmosphere in Faro as the footballers of the region helped the areas of Lagoa and Silves ravaged by the tornado in mid-November. Eight thousand people packed the São Luís Stadium as Sporting Lisbon took on an Algarve Select XI and helped to raise €37,500 for the Appeal. The last time there was such a large crowd in the stadium was in 1995 when SC Farense competed in the UEFA Cup losing 1-0 to Lyon (France). Whilst Premier Liga outfit Olhanense provided the bulk of the Algarve squad, there were also players from Farense, Louletano, Lagos and Quarteirense. Argentinean José Luiz Fernández (Olhanense) opened the scoring for the Algarve after half-an-hour but second-half goals from André Martins, Labyad and Viola gave Sporting a 3-1 victory. The Sporting team included English born Eric Dier who has recently made a tremendous impact in the games he has played for the Lisbon first team. Olhão born Manuel Cajuda, who played and coached both Olhanense and Farense in the ‘70s & ‘80s, was on hand to organise the Algarve side. He said after the game, “I was shocked to hear of the devastation and immediately agreed to the request for my support. This

game had the love, affection and brotherhood that football should have. I hope, in some small part, that we have helped alleviated the suffering of the affected area." President of Sporting, Godinho Lopes, endorsed these remarks and said, “Sporting is a caring club and we have many followers in the Algarve. It is important that we support them in their hour of need.” OLHANENSE STRUGGLE Olhanense failed to capitalise on their superiority at V.Guimarães and lost 2-0. Abdi and Djaniny had early opportunities to open the scoring but it was the home side who took the lead midway through the first-half when Amido Baldé headed home. Five minutes before the break Olhanense were awarded a dubious penalty and justice was done when Douglas saved Rui Duarte’s penalty. Just as Olhanense seemed to be clawing their way back into the game V.Guimarães added a second. Marco Matias slipped the ball to André whose shot deflected off Fernando Alexandre and into the net.

Olhanense then threw caution to the wind in an attempt to keep the game alive, but a series of fine saves from Douglas in the Guimarães goal denied the Algarve a point they deserved. More was expected by the Olhanense fans as fellow relegation strugglers Gil Vicente arrived in town. But it was the visitors who drew first blood when they took the lead with their first attack after just three minutes through Yero. Manager Sergio Conceicao was sent to the stand for querying one of several strange decisions made by referee Rui Costa. The secondhalf saw Gil Vicente increase their lead when, the normally reliable, Rui Duarte lost the ball in midfield and Luis Carlos surged through the Olhanense defence to make it 2-0. The home side, at last, showed some steel and two minutes later pulled a goal back. Liban Abdi demonstrated his increasing confidence when he got behind the Gil Vicente back four and squared the ball back for Nuno Piloto to hammer home from twelve metres. Game on! It was now all Olhanense and with ten minutes left Evandro Brandao headed home Rui Duarte's right-wing cross. Despite several opportunities to win the game the home side could not find the net and will be disappointed to have lost yet another two home points. EAGLES SOAR INTO TOWN Benfica, winners of the League Cup for the last four seasons, started

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their defence of the title against Olhanense at the Jose Arcanjo Stadium just prior to Christmas. The home side took the lead shortly after half-time when Benfica keeper Paulo Lopes failed to hold Jander's shot and Evandro Brandão was on hand to slot the ball home. Benfica upped the pressure and midway through the second-half Rodrigo levelled the score. With just minutes left on the clock Gaitán's cross enabled Lima to secure the winner for a very relieved 2-1 win for the Lisbon side. OLHANENSE STAR ON HIS WAY? Iban Abdi, was born in Somalia but his family fled the civil war and he spent most of his childhood in Oslo. Abdi moved to England when he was

fourteen and joined Sheffield United's youth academy. He was awarded a professional football contract after impressing with the academy. Abdi then joined the Blades' sister club, Ferencváros (Hungary) before joining Olhanense in the 2012 close season. He has been a revelation this season and top clubs have been watching him closely. It looks likely that he will be snapped up by either SC Braga or Benfica in the January transfer window. Two weeks ago Iban Abdi and his brother were staying at the same Lisbon hotel as Olhanense fans Emily & Neil Richardson. Emily takes up the story, “Iban Abdi was amazed to learn that we were passionate supporters and we had a great

evening with him and his brother. He is such an unassuming young man and deserves every success.” So imagine Emily’s surprise when after Olhanense’s game against Gil Vicente, Abdi went over to the crowd and presented her with his match shirt. Emily, along with Vicki Bawden, is incharge of the Olhanense Club Shop on match days and she will take great pride in wearing his shirt to welcome customers. SPORTING LISBON Olhanense's next home game is against Sporting on the weekend of the 12th/13th January. For further information contact: christopher.wright@hotmail.co.uk

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