Tomorrow Aljezur to Lagoa - April 2020 by Tomorrow Algarve Magazine

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No one could have predicted what a difference a month would make. From the euphoria of celebrating our 100th edition in March, this edition is also a historic one but for very different reasons. For the first time, the magazine is not being printed but is going out digitally. Normally distributed at social meeting points it would obviously not have been responsible to have continued with a printed copy. Taking the advice of our health guru Ann de Jongh, every morning I think of five things I am grateful for rather than dwelling on the things I am not. In this case, distributing the magazine in this way gives the team a new and exciting challenge. How do we make this edition different in order to reach an audience now living in much different circumstances? Will people now have more time on their hands to read it? Will we now find new readers? Number two is gratitude to the writers who have adapted their approach and come up with some wonderful ideas, insights and interesting stories to keep us entertained and informed. Third, for a magazine based on the mantra of “community” the members of which are now living in isolation, the ties that bind us together

are proving to be stronger than ever. New ideas have germinated out of sections that now are no longer there. You will notice for obvious reason the absence of the ´What´s on`, being replaced by a ´Solidarity` page highlighting ways we can help people through this crisis. We are suggesting online resources to help with homeschooling, boredom, fitness and loneliness. Fourth, I am grateful for our advertisers, most of whom continued in their desire to support our enterprise and have “gone digital” with us. For those whose businesses have been hardest hit and felt unable to make the commitment, we wish you the very best and assure you of your place back in the printed pages when they return. Finally, I am grateful for the small things that we now start to notice as our lives have slowed down. We are trying to focus on these on our Facebook page and had a fantastic response to our request to post pictures of the sunset and Spring flowers. We were so impressed we have made them into a feature in the following pages. Make reading this magazine one of those small pleasures. Stay safe and stay positive, from Sophie and all the team at Tomorrow.

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What's on the cover this month: Thank you Sharon Hurst for this amazing photo of an African daisy.

Areas we cover  Aljezur  Vila do Bispo  Lagos

 Portimão  Lagoa

Monchique Aljezur Portimão Burgau Vila do Bispo

Sagres

Lagos Luz

Alvor

Silves Lagoa

Porches

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COMMUNITY The Chairs Roundabout is on Rua da Républica near Lagos Health Centre, leading towards the N125.

Chairs and roundabouts Roundabouts proliferate in Portugal, but so does the engaging public art that often adorns these traffic islands. For years many of us in Lagos have negotiated the emblematic Chairs Roundabout on the Avenida da República. Last December an intriguing set of new chairs, looking distinctly different, appeared on the island. They were initially covered in tarpaulin and then revealed in all their glory, arousing a great deal of curiosity. Why were they substituted and what’s the significance of the chairs? My trail leads to Vera Gonçalves, a distinguished sculptor who has been working in Lagos for over 40 years. I spend an interesting afternoon in her atelier in Espiche and learn about her background, her artwork and why the Chairs Roundabout is so special to her. Vera was born in Lisbon and grew up in an artistic environment with her mother being a painter and father, a well-known architect. "I always mingled with artists and visited lots of exhibitions and

museums. Conversations in the house inevitably centred on these topics. I had my perfect aesthetic education at home," she smiles. It was hardly surprising then that she chose to embark on a career as a sculptor. She completed a Fine Arts course in Lisbon, but Lagos beckoned in the form of João Cutileiro. He is an eminent sculptor, perhaps best known for designing the sculpture of King Sebastian in 1973 that still takes centre stage on Praça Gil Eanes.

"I wanted to create something meaningful that is intimately connected with our own lives and history"

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"In 1978 I moved to Lagos along with three other colleagues of Fine Arts to work with Cutileiro," she explains. What followed was an intensive apprenticeship, learning to work with marble and heavy stone cutting machines and helping to design a series of sculptures. "He was a great disciplinarian," Vera remembers. "We had to work from early morning to late at night, but we learned how to master the material." All this stood her in good stead when she opened her atelier a year later. "Well, it was a space without a roof, had no electricity. I did the heavy work outside on the road," she says. Little by little she transformed the building into the space where we are now seated. There is a solid roof, high-level windows letting in the light and numerous tables and workbenches displaying her work. She points to the other side of the road where her own house stands surrounded by a verdant garden. Her creative talents came to the fore again as she transformed a shepherd’s cottage with surroundings eaten bare by goats and sheep, into an oasis. The period of working with heavy stone and marble has passed and what I see in the atelier are smaller, more delicate pieces made out of natural material that she finds on beaches and in the countryside that she scours. She loves transforming objects that many don’t even notice and bestowing them with meaning. She’s had innumerable exhibitions of work

Vera in her atelier

in Lisbon and Lagos over the years and ran a shop on Lagos Marina for fifteen years where she and fellow artists displayed and sold their artwork. Nowadays she is happy to take on commissions for work such as smaller-scale sculptures and ornaments for the garden or the house. My attention, however, is drawn to the presence of chairs - framed engravings of chairs on the walls, various drawings and small white models on the workbench. Come on, Vera, why chairs on the roundabout? It’s a long story. In 1999 Vera was approached by the then President of the Câmara who was keen on public art, and she was asked to do a sculpture. She very much wanted to create something to commemorate the Revolution of the 25th April 1974, exactly 25 years after the momentous event. Vera remembers well the terrifying time of the dictatorship and the repercussions on everyday life: "There was constant fear as we heard about friends who had been arrested and simply disappeared. Life was all hemmed in and we couldn’t talk openly outside the confines of the house." She was part of anti-fascist and anti-colonial Two films about Vera’s work and associations and board member of of the Chairs Roundabout can be the student council, "always working watched on Youtube. Just click on towards the goal of liberation and a the name of Vera Gonçalves or go to different world."  the specific videos by title: A Natureza é uma Jóia - Vera Faria Gonçalves Rotunda das Cadeiras 2019, Vera Gonçalves Escultura

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 She tells me that she happened to be in the Algarve on the very day of the revolution: "I listened to the radio in the morning and heard about the MFA (Armed Forces Movement) and the bloodless revolution unfolding. I was so happy that the 25th of April had finally arrived! It should always be remembered." And this is what Vera set out to do in the form of her sculpture on the roundabout. She decided on the location carefully. "I didn’t want a scenic place with tourist appeal that would be featured on pretty postcards. Instead, I wanted to create something meaningful that is intimately connected with our own lives and history." Before 1999 there was a small roundabout in the same place that was notoriously accident-prone. The area was bleak with social housing and few green spaces. She thinks the decision to site the new roundabout there helped in the process of making the area more pleasant and green. "And the number of accidents was drastically reduced overnight," she adds. And the chairs? "Before and after the revolution, where would we have been discussing issues and deciding to take action?" Vera muses, "Sitting on chairs of course!" This was the first image that came to her mind – people seated in groups, pondering and talking to each other. The idea of giving an everyday object further significance also appealed to her. When she drew up the project, she decided on the size of each chair in relation to the roundabout and the right number for the space. Seven turned out to be right, "being a beautiful number in itself," she contends. The initial chairs made out of durable polycarbonate were produced in Holland. They were solid constructions, perhaps representing a stable foundation needed for building a new, promising future in Portugal.

Twenty years on the chairs had suffered the passage of time and needed to be replaced. She was again approached by the city council and agreed to take on the commission. The new project, from initial design to completion in December 2019, took one year. Vera is pleased that the whole production process this time was done locally in Lagos. Why are they so different in appearance compared to the old ones? Vera tells me she was given total freedom to re-invent the chairs. Made of iron and painted white they still represent a meeting place where there is an exchange of ideas and fellowship. Although each weighs 400 kg, they seem lighter and airy, being intertwined by iron wires. Vera explains: "We live in a different kind of society now which is intersected by social networks that join us. There is a lot of communication and knowledge but also empty spaces that we need to fill. We still have much to discover. It is in this world of infinite possibilities that the new roundabout exists." Although the Chairs Roundabout has been completed there is still much to be done. Vera is working on a series of seven framed engravings of the chairs that she will subsequently offer for sale. There are also innumerable drawings and small model chairs that she has produced. When she has caught her breath, she will stage an exhibition of the whole process. Further details will follow. On the 25th of this month, there will again be a commemoration in every town and city up and down the country. It is worth pausing by the Chairs Roundabout to ponder on the commemorative plaque on the pavement that in three words encapsulates the spirit of the revolution and Vera’s work: Liberty, Dialogue and Democracy. +INFO:  veraespiche@gmail.com

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1917 Film © Universal Pictures

Lagos War Memorial © Phil Egginton that these troops would be integrated into the British Expeditionary Force.

Portugal in the First World War BY PHIL EGGINTON

Aníbal Milhais (image source Wikipedia)

1917, the award-winning film from director Sam Mendes, has helped to highlight the role and sacrifices made by Portugal in the First World War (1914 to 1918). I look forward to telling my grandson stories from my youth. It seems a right of passage that grandfathers do this. I remember my grandfather, telling me tales of what he "got up to" in the First World War. Celebrated film director, Sam Mendes, also seems to have been enchanted by his grandfather, Alfred’s, tales of that war. Sam was inspired to honour him in his latest film "1917", which has become an international success. I first read about Alfred in the Portuguese press. Then the penny dropped. Mendes is a Portuguese name! Alfred Mendes was born in Trinidad and Tobago but of Portuguese origin. In 1915, against his father’s wishes, he enlisted to serve in the British First Rifle Brigade. Alfred fought for two years in Flanders and was awarded a Military Medal for distinguishing himself on the battlefield. After the war, he returned to Trinidad and took up writing. He was honoured for helping to establish West Indian literature. Because of the strong Portuguese connections, the film 1917 has inspired a lot of interest in Portugal. When I went to see the film in Lagos, most of the audience were Portuguese. This sparked my interest in Portugal’s role in the First World War (Primeira Guerra Mundial). At first, Portugal was neutral, but gradually hostilities increased with Germany. By 1915, clashes had occurred with German troops, in the Portuguese colonies of Angola and Mozambique. In early 1916, at British request, Portugal confiscated 36 German ships interned at Lisbon. Germany reacted by declaring war on Portugal. In July 1916, the Portuguese Expeditionary Corps (Corpo Expedicionário Português) was established to raise 55,000 soldiers. In January 1917 it was agreed

By spring 1917, the Portuguese troops had arrived at the front. By early summer, two brigades had already been engaged in action. Their first casualty to be killed was Private António Gonçalves Curado. By autumn 1917, four brigades had been deployed on the front line. The Germans had commenced a major attack against them in the spring. The Portuguese troops had already served for a long period without any relief. They had become among the most exhausted men on the front line. In early April 1918, conditions had become so difficult that the British finally decided to relieve them on 9 April. Sadly, this never happened. On that very day, the Germans launched a major attack. Instead of being relieved, the exhausted Portuguese troops now had to fight off the offensive. The Germans had started, what became known as the Battle of La Lys, with a heavy artillery barrage. This was followed by an infantry offensive supported by gas. The Germans deployed about 100,000 men and 1,700 artillery guns. The Portuguese had 20,000 men and 88 artillery guns. As a result, the Portuguese were quickly overrun. They lost 400 men and had 6,500 taken prisoner, about 35% of their fighting capacity. During the battle, private Aníbal Milhais performed one of the most courageous acts in Portuguese military history. He was awarded the highest Portuguese honour, the "Ordem Militar da Torre e Espada do Valor, Lealdade e Mérito", for defending the retreating forces with nothing but a single Lewis machine gun. The battle effectively ended Portugal’s contribution to the war, which itself was over within seven months. Near to Neuve-Chapelle in France stands a white-walled cemetery, the Portuguese National Cemetery of Richebourg. This is the final resting place of 1,831 Portuguese soldiers. But, it is not the only place of remembrance to the Portuguese in the First World War. Here in Lagos, we have a memorial in Praça Luís de Camões, known locally as the Green Square. A simple white cross carries the inscription "Glory to the memory of our sons who were killed in the Great War". Portugal remembers all its people killed in all wars annually on Combatants Day. This held every year on 9 April, the day that the Battle of La Lys started in 1918. Phil Egginton is a journalist and photographer who now lives in the Algarve. +INFO: Liga dos Combatentes (Veterans Association):  www.ligacombatentes.org.pt

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Fretboard Stories Acoustic Guitar Exam Books written by Tony Skinner

From his home overlooking the marina in Lagos, Tony Skinner is writing enchanting acoustic guitar melodies that are receiving more than half a million YouTube views. Sophie Sadler meets the guitar legend who developed the first qualification programmes for electric and acoustic guitar players. It is strange serendipity that his fantastic story begins and ends with Portugal. Tony started playing the guitar as a seven-year-old and by 14 was gigging with school and local rock bands. As a teenager in London, he lived next door to a Portuguese family. They had a professional group which had a residency in a Portuguese nightclub in central London and toured Portuguese social clubs across the south of England. They heard the young Tony strumming through the walls of their house and were impressed with his sound. Aged just 15, Tony was invited to join their group. "We played a strange mix of traditional Portuguese music for the older generation then would put some of the latest pop music into the set for the younger ones. I played lead guitar. I led an extraordinary double life touring with a professional band and often not getting home until 4 a.m and then turning up at 9 a.m for school the next day. But playing live music was such a buzz for me, I never felt tired." "During and after university I performed with various bands, gigging and recording covering a wide range of styles." After deputising for a guitar teacher at an evening class, Tony discovered an innate talent for teaching the guitar. He was soon in hot demand and was invited to teach in many educational institutions and later began training other guitar teachers. "I met lots of music students who wanted a qualification for the electric guitar, but as it didn't exist, I had to teach them the classical guitar in order for them to gain a qualification." Many people would have just got on with it, but not Tony. He started to write the first-ever syllabus for the electric guitar, based on his experience of what it took to become a working musician. î &#x192;

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"If you know anything about guitars you’ll know Tony Skinner is one of the masters of the art." Mike Davies, Alternative Roots radio show.

 When finished, he needed to find a way to enable other guitar teachers to access the syllabus. There was no organisation for contemporary guitar teachers, so he formed his own called RGT (Registry of Guitar Tutors). Next, the guitar guru placed an announcement in a guitar magazine and within two weeks had gained 250 guitar teachers as members of his newly formed organisation. Encouraged by this response, he approached the London College of Music (LCM) to accredit his exams. This they duly did, and so if anyone took the exams written by Tony, they would receive a recognised qualification and certificate issued by LCM, the world’s longest-established music examination board, formed in 1887. "It took off in a way I could never have dreamt of. Large numbers of guitar teachers and their students from all over the world started taking these guitar exams." Rather than sit back and enjoy his success, Tony then wrote exam syllabuses for the bass guitar and then the acoustic guitar. The problem was that at this time, the only music theory that existed was for classical music. It took him four to five years to research and write a comprehensive series of nine handbooks for popular music theory, to give teachers the educational material to work from. His final challenge was compiling the world’s first-ever accredited exams for the ukulele. Playing all the right chords, Tony's courses were then accredited by Ofqual and UCAS. Universities recognised his qualifications and students would acquire points from passing them to gain entry to higher education. It was an incredible achievement, and Tony went on to write courses for diplomas up to masters degree level in guitar and guitar teaching. He ran his organisation for 25 years, and it became the largest specialist organisation for guitar teachers in the world, which also engaged 85 examiners flying all over the world to conduct the exams. Tony has written and edited 120 music education books. 

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Tony live with Smokestack Lightnin' 1978

 The success of his organisation has been recognised by guitar legends such as Paul McCartney, David Gilmour, Ronnie Wood and Hank Marvin all who became patrons of Tony’s organisation. Tony also contributed articles and music to over 250 issues of Total Guitar, Europe’s best-selling guitar magazine, with sales in excess of 10 million magazines and CDs. He has appeared on all the major UK TV channels, from BBC1 to Channel 4, demonstrating guitar playing. Not surprisingly after all his hard work, Tony decided he would like to retire from the education world and his organisation was taken over by London College of Music. It is now part of the University of West London and called RGT@LCM. "It has found a safe home," Tony reflects. Since his days playing with his Portuguese bands, Tony always felt an affinity with the country and had travelled all over before he arrived on the train in Lagos six years ago. He crossed the road into the marina, "I felt immediately at peace." Before long he bought a property in Lagos and turned his attention to composing. First, he had a massive hurdle to overcome. "Now, I was free to compose music outside an educational framework, I needed to break away from my music theory background and write from my heart." Never one to back away from a challenge Tony re-tuned all of his guitars away from standard tuning so that any chord or melody he played would sound different. "In this way, I

compose with my soul and not my academic knowledge of music. This allows me to compose more intuitively and less analytically." It has certainly worked. As I listen to his beautiful instrumentals which range from vibrant upbeat numbers to heart-wrenching laments, I concur that he has achieved his dream of composing from the soul. In 2018 Highpoint Records released his album The Acoustic Composer to wide acclaim, with Acoustic Guitar magazine calling it "A solo guitar showcase of virtuosity with memorable instrumentals". His latest CD Fretboard Stories is currently being pressed and will be available very soon. The recordings were mastered in the famous Abbey Road Studios with the help of legendary engineer Andy Walter, who has worked with David Bowie, U2, Robbie Williams and Coldplay. Tony's favourite guitars are vintage Martin acoustic guitars, and his albums feature him drawing the most wonderful tones out of some of these unique instruments, dating back to 1927. Take some time out today to listen to some of his music on YouTube, Living The Highlife was written from his home in Lagos and The Sun Won't Always Shine will truly move you. They will give you an insight into the amazing talents of this inspirational musician and music educator. +INFO:  www.TonySkinnerMusic.com

Tony with some of the guitar teachers from his organisation

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The Founding of Ferragudo In this article compiled by The President of the Câmara Municipal de Lagoa, Luís Encarnação and the President of the Junta Freguesia de Ferragudo, the fascinating history of Ferragudo is explained. The year 2020 is marked by the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Ferragudo settlement. Established by a letter of privileges from Queen D. Leonor. Under the aegis of the 500th anniversary, the Câmara Municipal of Lagoa and the Junta de Freguesia de Ferragudo have joined efforts and prepared a set of initiatives that, throughout the year that will take place under the motto Ferragudo: 500 years - Living the Sea.

of a town and municipality, Ferragudo integrated with Estômbar and Mexilhoeira da Carregação, the newly created municipality of Lagoa.

In this historic moment, the events that define Ferragudo are remembered, in order to rediscover the history of a locality, which is much older, than the formal act of creation on August 21, 1520.

The ambition to do more in favour of the locality, its people and those who exempt it, should motivate us to work continuously in search of dynamics that prepare the parish for the challenges and demands that the decade 2020-2030 will bring.

Connected to the sea, and the circulation of people and goods in the Arade region. The main means of un-interrupted incursion into the heart of the Barlavento, Ferragudo assumed a dichotomous function. It served both the fishing population offering a safe harbour as well as controlling transport on the river. Since its formation, Ferragudo has taken 242 years to achieve administrative autonomy and 237 years to gain the category of village. Previously it was a part of the parish of Estômbar until 1749, when it was separated, by the initiative of Archbishop Bishop of the Algarve D. Inacio de Santa Teresa. It was a troubled process that dragged on until 1762 and was a battle of wills between two peoples and two parishes. With the attribution of the charter of the region of 16 January 1773, which gave the Freguesia the status

Celebrating this past as a communal legacy is almost an obligation. And, not only to the natives of Ferragudo but all of us, municipalities, collectivises, traders and other living forces that together or individually mark this territory.

We believe that in these celebrations and in this exercise of transporting the Ferragudo of yesterday, to the Ferragudo of today and tomorrow, we are promoting the knowledge and appreciation of local identity and the sense of what it is to be from Ferragudo and Lagoa. The program was designed to cover the most diverse areas, from arts to physical exercise, historiography to gastronomy and crafts to popular festivities. The official opening of the celebrations began on the 11th of January. The event that marks the date of the official establishment, the highlight of the celebrations, is on 21 August. Ferragudo will also be featured in the 41st edition of Fatacil. But there is much more: routes through historical, natural and gastronomic heritage, the municipal celebration of Freedom Day, Fisherman's Day and the recreation of the Ferragudo Fair. And in this context, we are pleased to invite all people to actively participate in these celebrations!

Celebrations: 25 April - Freedom Day 31 May - Fisherman's Day 10 June - Dia do Portugal 21 August - Actual day of the 500th year celebration. Events to be confirmed Due to the Covid19 situation, the meeting to finalise the events and activities has been postponed so please check if they are going ahead.

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‘A lot of cats’ is an understatement – there are currently around 240 cats living in various purpose-built shelters dotted around the site, the majority of whom are healthy, affectionate and ready for adoption. There are black cats, white cats, tabbies, gingers and tortoiseshells. There are cats of all ages, sizes and temperaments, all of whom need a loving home, although Corinna accepts that some of the older cats will live out their days at the sanctuary. Younger cats are easier to rehome; however, mature, calmer cats make great companions too, especially for older cat lovers. "A potential owner must understand the cat chooses them," says Corinna. "You can choose a cat but if that cat doesn’t like you, you will never have a good relationship. I say to people, come here and sit down, let the cat come and choose you. Even if it takes three or four visits."

Caring for Cats "Without the commitment of volunteers and constant donations, the sanctuary would cease to exist."

BY TRACY BURTON When animal lover Corinna Janiec arrived in the Algarve, she didn’t expect to be looking after hundreds of abandoned cats and kittens. Corinna had brought just one feline friend with her from Germany; however, it wasn’t long before she recognised the plight of the many street cats in and around Carvoeiro. "I started having cat food in my car and that’s how it started … with me feeding the cat colonies," she explains. "Word got around in cat circles and the numbers turning up to be fed grew steadily." In November 2013, Corinna set up the Carvoeiro Cat Charity Association to rescue cats at risk and to find them loving homes. Within months, the sanctuary had moved to a bigger plot and has continued to grow year on year. She is rightly proud of the cat paradise she has created at Quinta dos Gatos. Despite a reputation for being solitary creatures, the cats here get on remarkably well. "This is a place where you have a lot of harmony and it comes over straightaway. The cats turn the bad energies to good energies. That’s why there is so much good energy here – because there are a lot of cats."

Corinna is constantly striving to improve the cats’ living conditions and, with the help of volunteer Pestana, is gradually replacing older shelters with new and more spacious accommodation. Currently, the largest shelter is Grande Marmelada, decorated with tiles painted by local schoolchildren. This large space is home to over 50 healthy cats and is full of trees, sofas, perches, hammocks and wooden dens. The heartfelt effort which has gone into making this shelter a proper home for its four-legged residents speaks volumes for the team’s commitment to animal welfare. Nearby Lesley House was built in memory of an English lady who gave the sanctuary a lot of help and money. Her ashes are buried here. Most of the animals Corinna and her team care for – there are dogs here too – have been found on the street and some were dumped in bins. Often they are injured or ill. If an animal is chipped, its owner will be contacted. When it is clear a cat is moving in, an appropriate name is chosen, like Stormy who was found during a thunderstorm. Unsurprisingly, the sanctuary’s running costs are high. With so many mouths to feed, the food costs alone amount to around 2,500€ a month and there are ongoing veterinary fees. Listening to Corinna talking about her animals, you sense there is a blur between her pets – four dogs, three horses, three chickens, one cockerel, a duck ("I have to find it a friend") and 26 cats – and those she loves and cares for in the sanctuary. In August 2016, tragedy struck and Corinna lost over 80 cats to feline panleukopenia (FP), a highly contagious disease specific to cats. 

 "I was afraid to get up in the morning because I only found them dead. From then on we learned not to take in any cats without vaccination. The virus is still in the air and it’s always a risk." The heartache of losing so many cats and the highly contagious nature of the virus means Corinna is now meticulous in keeping unvaccinated newcomers away from the healthy resident groups. Every new arrival remains in quarantine until all tests, including AIDS tests, come back clear. Three-month-old Kitty was found in a ditch in Albufeira when just a few weeks’ old. She has been vaccinated and tested but cannot mingle with other cats until her final results return clear. Maine Coon breeders Rose-Anne Burgunder and husband Andreas Wolfsteller have been involved with the charity since 2015 and are now secretary/public relations officer and treasurer. They have donated many items of cat furniture to the sanctuary. "If you come here regularly you are less sad because it’s better for the cats to be here than living on the streets," says Rose-Anne. Andreas agrees. "It’s okay for them on the street in the summer, but in the winter when they don’t have anything to eat then it gets horrible. That’s when they climb into the dustbins. It’s better for them here with all this care and something to eat." +INFO:  Carvoeiro Cat Charity  carvoeirocatcharity.com

Adopting a cat

Once they have been given the all-clear by a vet, vaccinated and spayed, cats are available for adoption. New owners must pay for chipping (a legal requirement) and further vaccinations.

How to help

Even if you cannot adopt a cat, you can help in other ways.  Donate cash (see website), give food and/or support charity events.  Volunteers to feed, clean and socialise with the cats (four-hour minimum).  Anyone with building and practical skills to help with various building and refurbishment projects, e.g. a bricklayer is needed to finish building a new shelter.  Holidaymakers are very welcome, even if they can only spare a few hours. Contact Corinna via the Carvoeiro Cat Charity’s Facebook page.

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St Vincent’s Anglican Church My first experience of attending an English language church service in Portugal was in Madeira nearly 25 years ago. Although I had visited Funchal, the island’s main town, in the mid-1980s, it was only after we bought a timeshare apartment that we became regular attendees at the English church there. By regular, I mean two or three times a year, depending on how often we were able to visit the apartment. And the English church in Funchal is a magnificent building, built in a circular fashion and often used for concerts. In Luz, there is a thriving church community, part of the St Vincent’s chaplaincy, and is fortunate in having a resident priest who lives in a church house close to the beach. For services, we benefit from being able to use the local Roman Catholic church. Attendees come from all over the western Algarve (there is a sister church in the east) and enjoy three services a week – two on Sunday and a shorter service mid-week. There is also a choir, which practices each week in the church, as well as regular other opportunities to get together, such as regular bible study sessions. Once a month the congregation is invited to donate food to be distributed by the Mustard Seed Café in Lagos to families in need. From time to time an ecumenical service will be held with the Roman Catholics – something I seldom find taking place back in England. There is a strong social side to the church as well, with many occasions, like lunch, coffee morning or quiz night, being held. Most Sundays there is a lunch club that meets after the 11.30 service and visits a variety of local restaurants. Known as Les’s Lunches, after the founder and organiser Les Johnson who sadly died last year, the tradition has been kept alive by his widow, Christine. So, the Anglican church in Luz is a vibrant and social community. It embraces more than just Church of England members and there are plenty of other nationalities that attend regularly. I can attest to the strong bond that exists between its members who are always on hand if anyone needs help. I will keep Tomorrow readers abreast of news from the Anglican church and would remind all that they are welcome to join us at our services. Brian is a Financial Journalist and Broadcaster. +INFO:  StVincentsLuz  www.stvincentsalgarve.org

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Brexit Update BY TIG JAMES On 3 March 2020, as British in Portugal is a designated British Embassy stakeholder, I was asked to attend a citizen’s rights workshop at the British Ambassador's residence in Lisbon. The workshop was attended by various Portuguese departments including SEF, and we learned of some of the latest information changes that affected UK nationals under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. The UK's Withdrawal Agreement states once permanent residency (the ten-year residency) has been applied for in an EU country then you can leave for five years and return whilst still keeping those EU permanent residency rights. SEF has now confirmed Portugal will also make the distinction between temporary (five-year residency) and the permanent (ten-year) residency. Therefore, only holders of permanent residency in Portugal may leave for up to five years, under the Withdrawal Agreement and still return with EU residency rights. If you have been living in Portugal and not registered for residency and can prove you have been here for longer than five years then you can book an appointment at SEF and obtain permanent residency. What proof is required is up to the SEF office you attend. An often-asked question is what happens to residency if you leave Portugal? SEF has made it very clear if you are not in Portugal for six months in a year you will lose your Portuguese residency and consequently your EU rights under the Withdrawal Agreement if you are a temporary resident. This will happen unless you have an exemption. Under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement, given certain conditions, you are able to retain those EU rights if a permanent resident on leaving, but not your residency status. Following the transition period, UK nationals who are tourists (with Portugal being the first country of entry into the Schengen area), will have their passports checked and stamped. As a resident you will still have your passport checked but, on proof of residency, your passport, although not stamped, will have an electronic record made of your entry into Portugal.For tourists leaving Portugal, for example, Faro airport, their passports will again be checked and stamped. Those legally resident on exiting Portugal will simply have their passports checked, an electronic note made of their exit but their passports again will not be stamped. If you are legally resident in Portugal before the end of the transition period you will exchange your residency documents for an Article 50, Withdrawal Agreement

Biometric card. This ensures you retain your EU citizens rights as per the Withdrawal Agreement whilst resident in Portugal, not having to fulfil third-country national rules. Where, when and how this will happen is yet to be established. Once the details are known, the British Embassy will initiate a campaign letting British in Portugal know how it will take place. Within this campaign, SEF will give the specifics of the process. As soon as we, British in Portugal, know more and the process has been decided we will inform as many people as possible. Another issue many have asked about is capital gains tax on their properties if they leave Portugal and move back to the UK. My understanding, at present, is that this is still to be decided upon and an agreement will need to be undertaken between the UK and Portugal regarding the process. If an agreement is made, the rules within it will determine whether and what CGT is and isn't paid. Also, in the near future, the British Embassy is looking to have further outreach sessions in May in the Algarve and Lisbon areas, with Madeira being visited in June. Specific dates are not yet known, but when they have been decided upon, this too will be advertised. Although other issues such as driving licences and health care with EHIC's were discussed, nothing to date is certain about any possible changes in these areas and once any specific changes are known they too will be disseminated around Portugal. As ever, this is simply my opinion of any changes that may or may not occur during the transition of UK nationals from EU citizens to third-country country nationals and can be taken or left as you see fit. However, please be aware if, as UK Nationals, you don’t register for EU residency in the given time periods you will be an illegal immigrant. Not only that but you will lose your EU residency rights given for life under the Withdrawal Agreement. Brexit is now very real indeed.

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Roads Works Ahead Lagos City Council has approved the opening of a public tender for a contract that will see a number of streets across the county receive an upgrade. Consisting of surfacing works, drainage of water and pavements, in the city, Avenida dos Descobrimentos, Avenida da República, Rua Filarmónica 1.º de Maio, Estrada do Porto de Mós, Torraltinha, section of Rua Vasco da Gama and parking area at Santo Amaro Market are all earmarked for attention. Several roundabouts as well as areas including Meia Praia and Albardeira, Espiche and Almádena, as well as Barão de São João and Portelas are also expected to benefit from the investment.

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The Vitivinicola do Algarve Commission, CVA, presented a brand relaunch for the region's wines in Lisbon, in order to put Algarve wines on the map. The initiative aims to highlight the quality of the region and emphasise the diversity of the wines, producers and grape varieties. The region has seen an evolution in recent years in terms of the increase in the number of producers, vineyard area, production and quality. Wine volume has increased to more than 1.3 million bottles in 2018/19.

Safe Communities Portugal has created a Major Incident Report section on its website to keep the community informed of developing major incidents that may pose a risk to life and property, so people can take appropriate action as advised by the appropriate authorities. This section will be updated at least daily, or more frequently if the situation demands.

A new logo in blue, yellow and green portraying the main images of the Algarve, its gastronomy, heritage and traditions along with the sun, beach and holidays, is one of the initiatives of the CVA. Today growers and buyers have a tendency to return to the origins, seeking the most traditional of the Algarve, an area that the CVA plan to take advantage of with a number of promotions focused on national and regional markets. In partnership with the Algarve Tourism Region you can expect to see more growers supported at fairs, tourist offices and even Faro airport with the aim of exposing visitors to the wines of the Algarve.

One of the first roads to be affected from resurfacing and widening will be the Municipal Road 537, between Quatro Estradas and Praia da Luz. A project long identified as necessary and desired by all who regularly use this secondary access route from Lagos to Luz. A contractor has been selected and the work is expected to begin as soon as the formalities are completed with the work scheduled to be completed within 300 days.

Alvor Rising Vila de Alvor has been named in the top 25 of emerging world destinations for 2020 by the international travel platform Tripadvisor. The town is the only Portuguese destination among the 25 emergentes for this year. Emerging destinations are limited to places considered off-the-radar, that smart travellers are already saving on Tripadvisor.

Ships Ahoy Ongoing works in the Port of Portimão will allow two ships to dock simultaneously. By removing 27,000 m3 of sand and constructing two mooring facilities the better use of available space should be completed by July. Improving the infrastructures that serve this commercial wharf, optimising ship safety and operation conditions for the 54 confirmed cruising vessels that will call at the city during the year.

Currently covering Covid-19, in future incidents may include severe weather conditions, rural fires, earthquakes, radiological disasters or viruses. These may also include incidents originating from overseas, such as in the case of viruses, which could pose a risk to the population in Portugal. The information and advice given, is from official government sources and reliable established professional organisations, both in Portugal and overseas. +INFO:  www.safecommunitiesportugal.com

Top of the World International Living has declared Portugal the number one destination in their Annual Global Retirement Index. Scoring 99 out of 100, Portugal claimed the top spot in Healthcare as well as the Climate categories. The country also came second in the Fitting In category, on account of the warmth and welcome of the citizens. The easy to access, visa and residence programmes along with the low cost of living also helped Portugal leap six places to secure number one for 2020. This latest acknowledgement comes after Portugal was named the third-safest country in the world in the 2019 Global Peace Index.

Fishing Port Protests The degradation of Lagos fishing port has raised a protest from the municipality, which has led to a motion being passed to improve the state of the infrastructure and equipment. It was unanimously approved at the last meeting of the City Council. The motion underlines the need to encourage the management entity, Docapesca, Portos e Lotas, SA, to understand the urgency of the situation. Rehabilitation and repair is needed to the port pier where the vessels moor, the collection area and sanitary facilities serving the equipment and the fishermen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Give greater dignity to the fishing port of Lagos and provide safe working conditions for all fishermen who develop their activity there - at a time when the economy of the sea, in general, and fisheries in particular, are pointed out as a strategic option for a greater increase in the country's economic development," are the objectives set out by the municipality.

Business Innovation New applications for Financing Innovation and Entrepreneurship Portugal 2020 are only open until 20 April. Incentive System for Business Innovation can offer up to 75% for investment projects of Productive Innovation, Qualified Entrepreneurship and Creativity. +INFO: î &#x20AC; Portaldosincentivos.pt

Better Water The project to replace water-pipes in Bensafrim and solve supply problems to the parish, has been under-way since mid-2019. The contract, has been approved, which foresees the installation of an underground conduit in a section of the EN 120. The work can only proceed after the due authorisation from Infrastructures of Portugal since the pipework will be buried in the national road network. The municipality now expects to have met all the conditions to be able to develop the procedure for the contract to carry out the long awaited works to improve the public water supply to the population of Vila de Bensafrim.

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Meet the Artist Rachel Ramirez

PLEASE CAN YOU START BY TELLING US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF, WHERE YOU ARE FROM, YOUR BACKGROUND, AND HOW YOU CAME TO LIVE AND/OR WORK IN PORTUGAL? I was born in Kowloon, Hong Kong but I grew up in Suffolk, England. For 21 years I lived in London. My first visit to Portugal was in 1990 when I was a student at Central St. Martins College of Art. We stayed with Portuguese friends who kindly showed us around the Algarve. When I returned to London I said: “that's where I'm going to live.” It took some time, but I settled in Olhão in 2005. TELL US ABOUT YOUR ART AND WHAT YOU SPECIALISE IN. My work is based on the idea of 'nature' and its connection to humanity. I create images of flora and fauna which are influenced by my interests in; cabinets of curiosities, anthrozoology, Far Eastern and Portuguese culture. I specialise in printmaking and use a variety of printing and collage techniques to create hand-made prints on paper or canvas and installations. My installations incorporate aromas which can evoke memories and induce emotional responses. The majority of my works are created using gyotaku printmaking techniques. Gyotaku was practiced in the early 1800s by Japanese Samurai together with tenkara fishing, (a type of fly fishing). It was used to make detailed and accurate impressions of their prize catches. Gradually, the subject matter became more diverse, colour was introduced and the techniques spread across the world. HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN CREATIVE? I've always had a penchant for making things and like many children I enjoyed being creative and studying the natural world. This was encouraged by my mother an artist and my father a fisheries research scientist. I went to art college and quickly realised that I enjoyed printmaking and went on to specialise in fine art printmaking. To support my art practise I worked in art colleges and community art projects. When I moved to Portugal I began to explore gyotaku printmaking and this led to a research PhD in Art & Design from Porto University, Faculty of Fine Art. My thesis is entitled Gyotaku: Its Origins and Relationship with Art and Science. 

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 CAN YOU TELL US HOW YOU CREATE YOUR WORK, WHERE DO YOU SOURCE YOUR IDEAS FROM - AND HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHAT TO DO WITH EACH PRINT? Each piece or series starts with research. My ideas come from exploring subjects which interest me. I read a lot, at the moment I'm engrossed in a book by Arthur MacGregor called Animal Encounters: Human and Animal Interactions in Britain from the Norman Conquest to World War One, the title doesn't sound very exciting but it's an absolutely fascinating book. Also, I take a lot of photos and keep a notebook rather than a sketchbook. I work through my ideas by printing, mark-making and collage techniques. In this way, I decide how to complete each print. HOW LONG DOES EACH PIECE TAKE TO CREATE? This depends on the complexity of the finished print, the chosen printing process and if collage and/or stencilling techniques are used. For example, my Horror Vacui and Roadkill series are both created using gyotaku. However, the Horror Vacui images are made from numerous individual gyotaku prints collaged onto either canvas or heavyweight paper which takes about one month to complete. The Roadkill series are printed with one colour ink on either Japanese or Chinese paper and take one day to complete. WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR WORK OR YOUR ART TO DO? HOW WOULD YOU LIKE PEOPLE TO RESPOND TO YOUR WORK? I want my art to communicate my ideas and experiences, to resonate with people in an intellectual and emotional way. I would like people to respond positively to my work, to look at their world differently and appreciate the transience of 'nature' and the contemplative qualities of my work.

WHAT ELSE ARE YOU WORKING ON OR PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - WHAT CAN WE LOOK FORWARD TO FROM YOU? Recently, I've started to experiment with printing man-made objects such as my mother's collection of Chinese teapots, vases and libation cups. I'm planning a series of still lives based around objects which have a personal affinity. I intend to combine both natural specimens and man-made items. Lately, I've been working with a limited range of colours and so for this new body of work I'm planning an explosion of colour.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO TELL US? Since 2006 I've been a member of the Nature Printing Society a “non-profit arts organisation dedicated to the education, the history and practise of the art of nature printing, and to those who support our philosophy of respect for nature through the art of print.” You can purchase Rachel´s work by appointment in Olhão or from her website. This article has been provided by the Algarve Society of Artists - a group formed to support and promote art and artists across the Algarve. algarve-art.com

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CHARITY In these difficult times, it is easy to retreat into ourselves and reflect on how difficult things are in our own lives. Our new solidarity page is a chance to get behind those in the community who are suffering and need our help.

Raising money for Stray Animals The Nandi Charity Shop has been around Lagos for 25 years. From small beginnings, it has grown to be a well respected Charity Association for the welfare of stray animals. More recently it has expanded its services to include support for those animals whose owners are on a limited income but love their pets. Nandi also supports the local sanctuaries in the western Algarve, from Alvor in the east to Cape St. Vincente in the west, whilst in the northern Algarve, they also support Associação Ecologista e Zoófila de Aljezur (AEZA).

This is a message from a very quiet Algarve. We are now having difficult times the world over. The one thing we all have in common is our wish to help those not able to help themselves. In times like these, we have less and less people able to help financially while at the same time more and more vulnerable people needing help. The Portuguese authorities are doing what they can to alleviate the financial burden on families but it is very little and in most cases not enough for even the basics.

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We are doing all we can to help and will still do so. We had to close the soup kitchen but are still handing out as many food bags as we can and providing social help whenever we are asked. Virtually all the helpers here who work are not now able to do so. Our lives here depend on tourism and that has stopped. As elsewhere in Europe everything is closing down apart from essential services. As a result of the impact of the loss of work the people who generally make weekly donations can not now do so. We are asking everyone who knows The Mustard Seed if they can please help in whatever way they can. To please give

BY JOHN WORMAN, PRESIDENT

In 2019 we gave veterinary financial assistance for 1,483 animals along with food-support for a number of cat and dog colonies. Whilst our main source of income comes from our clothing and furniture shops behind the São Gonçalo private hospital in Lagos, volunteers have also organised Christmas fairs, boot sales, fashion shows, music nights and quiz nights in order to raise even more funds to assist the animals. +INFO:  thenandicharityshop

generously to help us help the neediest in our community. We know that everyone is being pushed to help in their own communities. Here, a lot of our income comes from regular visitors and visitors on holiday. These lovely supporters are not here now. Our work relies so much on the financial support of visitors and temporary residents. If you feel it in your hearts to give then you can do so via bank transfer. We will see all of you again when we are able to do so. Thank you all, The Mustard Seed Association, Lagos.

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Algarve Families In Need BY BERNADETTE ABBOTT

warehouse has now joined forces with us to help both with collection and distribution as well as giving us a cash donation. Daniel Saunite has kindly offered the International Church to be used as needed.

The current spread of the coronavirus has caused widespread hardship for many people particularly here in the Algarve where so much of the economy is dependant on tourism and hospitality. Over the past few weeks, many people have lost their jobs owing to the closure of restaurants, hotels, bars and entertainment facilities. Much of this has been totally necessary to contain the spread of the virus and protect vulnerable people. However, many of those who have lost their jobs have been on minimum pay, others are self-employed and their scheduled work for the immediate and medium-term has been cancelled. Many of these people have little or no reserves to fall back on. They now find themselves with no money, no food and for some, none of the essentials they need for babies. For this reason, The Algarve Network for Families in Need launched an immediate appeal for donations of these essentials to help over the first weeks out of work. Collection points have been set up, trolleys have been placed in supermarkets and Alerta (The Bombeiros Charity) agreed to process cash donations, which have flooded in. We have collection points in Luz, Lagos, Ferragudo, Silves, Messines, Perderne, Guia and Carvoeiro/Lagoa. These collections will continue. In addition, the Overseas/Iceland supermarkets have agreed to have donation trolleys at the front of their stores. The Charity Van: Arm in Arm, having closed the

The response has been extraordinary. We have been truly touched by the kindness and generosity of the people here in the Algarve and for that, you all have our thanks, but it´s only just beginning. This situation will continue for several months and we have just touched the tip of the iceberg. We seriously need to continue in our efforts to help the vulnerable people in our community. Having completed the first push to collect, sort and distribute the food we would now like to streamline by forming local groups who can take care of things in their own communities, thus reducing the need for excessive travel. The groups will, however, continue to network and be a support to each other both in terms of information and resource sharing. This is a perfect opportunity to form local groups to support local people which can continue long after this crisis is over. We appeal to individuals and companies alike. We need your help. We will continue to hold collections which will be published in advance on the Facebook page Algarve Network for Families in Need. Please continue to donate as well as food, nappies, toiletries, cleaning products along with any spare shopping bags you may have, wool and knitting needles. If you are unable to get to any of the collection points and would like to donate or if you would like to volunteer to work in a community group please contact me and I will put you in touch with the lead person in your area. You will not be required to do anything that you are not comfortable with.

Cash donations can be made to Alerta at the Paypal address: Bombeirosalgarve@gmail.com. For more information contact me, I would love to talk to you and I look forward to updating you on the appeal next month. +INFO:  b.abbott@live.co.uk  +351 282 101 585 / 937 149 603

Chefs for the People Chefs for the People is the food circulation branch of the Give what you can, take what you need - Lagos community support network and charity, created as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Founded by the Green Room and in association with the Tomorrow magazine charity (TACT), their primary mission is to mobilise members of the Lagos hospitality industry through donations of food. It aims to produce cafeteria-style food by some of the talented local chefs and hospitality workers, to be distributed through a network of volunteers, to the homes of the needy, hungry and quarantined. Their secondary mission is to act as a platform for the Lagos hospitality industry, from workers to owners, to share relevant information, legal advice, hygiene protocols, and ideas. With the aim of supporting the industry through the quarantine, in a sustainable, community-oriented way. Their hygiene practices and protocols will be documented daily through their social media platforms and website. This is a bi-lingual, voluntary organisation of Portuguese and English people. Any donations should be made through TACT contact Steven. "When everyone else is walking, you should be running when everyone else is running, you should be walking." +INFO:  Chefes por o povo / chefs for the people lagos  steven@tomorrowalgarve.com

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Keeping Moving at Home

Standing Roll Down (x5) Place your feet hip bone distance apart with toes facing directly in front of your heels. Roll down one vertebra at a time creating length through your spine and feeling the stretch into your hamstrings and calves. Keep your hands directly below your shoulders. Rollback up initiating the movement from your abdominals.

BY LISA LONGHURST Whilst we are all finding ourselves in our home it becomes even more important to keep moving and at the moment very important to keep oxygenating our blood cells for increased immunity. There are actually benefits to exercising at home. You don’t have to spend time in the car and you can do things at your own pace. These exercises will carry you forward beyond the next month or so!

Shoulder Bridge (x8) Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet hip bone distance apart. Tilt your pelvis and lift your spine up from the mat one vertebrae at a time. Keep weight on your feet and pull your navel to your spine. Push your arms into the floor working your triceps. Then release your spine down one vertebra at a time feeling your spine lengthening.

It is a good idea to do these exercises in the order that I have suggested. If you have questions please contact me. During this period of time, I will be doing online classes and one to one sessions. If you are interested please get in touch.

Spine Twist Supine (x5 each side)

Happy Moving and stay healthy, with love from us at the Pilates Room Lagos.

Lie on your back with legs together in a tabletop position. (Knees above the hips and the heels in line with the knees). Take your knees to the side keeping the ribs down and stable. Squeeze your legs together as you engage your abdominals to bring your legs back to the centre. Then go to the other side.

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Chest Lift and Chest Lift with Rotation (x10 each) Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet hip bone distance apart with the pelvis in a neutral position. (Hip bone and the pubic bone at the same height). Lengthen through the neck as you lift the head and the chest without moving the position of the pelvis. Rotation is the same but rotate either side without moving the pelvis.

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Stretches (Hamstrings and Quads)

Lying on your back using a Theraband or similar (dressing gown belts are very good!). Put the band underneath the foot and lift the leg whilst pushing down with your sitting bones. Do both sides and hold for 90 seconds. You can also mobilise your ankle in this position.

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Lying on your front take hold of your foot or ankle and press your hips into the floor. If the knees are injured or sensitive then keep the knee at a right angle placing a Theraband behind the ankle. Do both sides and hold for 90 seconds

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6 Rest Position From a kneeling position push your bottom towards your heels and reach the arms out in front of you. For shoulder injuries bring your arms to the side of the body and for sensitive knees, you can use a cushion between your bottom and heels. Enjoy and hold!

Cat Stretch (Flexion and Extension) From an all-fours position (hands underneath the shoulders and knees underneath the hips) pull the navel to spine and let the head relax between the shoulders. For back extension focus on the upper back and keep the lower back in a neutral position. Push the breast bone forwards. Hold each for a few seconds and move in and out of each position controlling the movement with the abdominals.

Locally based Algarve Pro has won the 2019-20 Asian Le Mans Series Teams’ and Drivers’ championship titles. In doing so they have secured a coveted entry to the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France. The team secured victory in the championships after racing in Buriram, Thailand on 23rd February. This race was the final of the championship following previous rounds held in China, Australia and Malaysia. In addition to wrapping up the championships, Algrave Pro has consequently secured an invitation to race in the coveted 24hrs of Le Mans, France held annually in June. Algarve Pro Racing Team Principal, Stewart Cox, said: "We’ve been involved with the Asian Le Mans Series for five years now and we love coming out to Asia during the winter months. We knew we had a good driver lineup coming into the 2019-20 season. We didn’t win the last race in Malaysia or this one in Thailand, but we just needed to finish second. That’s where we ended up, by being careful with the car. I’m happy we won the championship and it’s great to be going back to the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the fifth time". Phil Egginton is a journalist and photographer who now lives in the Algarve. +INFO:  www.algarveproracingteam.com

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Immunity At the time of writing this, the surreal world that we are entering due to Corvid 19 is just beginning. Keeping fit and healthy at this time is even more important, and ensuring we strengthen our immune system. We all know we need to wash our hands, but what other ways are there to keep our immunes system strong? Sleep is incredibly important and getting enough sleep is crucial for your immune system. Many studies show that lack of sleep can be a contributing factor to immune system impairment. Eating a healthy diet full of colourful vegetables and fruit, getting a wide variety of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients will help your body fight infections. Vitamin C, Zinc and Vitamin D have also been shown to help boost the immune system so supplements might be helpful at this time. Exercise / Movement, regular and often is the key to immunity, whether it is going out for a walk doing a

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What stress does to your face… and how to fix it!

BY ANN DE JONGH bodyweight workout at home, the fitter we are the more the body can fight infection by helping our blood to flow around our body helping our white blood cells. Drink plenty of water to ensure we fully hydrated. Alcohol impairs our immune system, so whilst at times like this we might be more likely to reach for a glass to help with the stress of the situation, it will not be helping our immune system. Finding the time to meditate, or to just sit quietly watching your breath can also help to bolster immunity by helping to reduce stress. It can also help to keep a gratitude diary, to remind us that no matter what is thrown at there will always be something we can be grateful for and this can help us to stay positive. There is no doubt that whatever the situation is that we find ourselves in, it is going to be a very challenging and stressful time for us all. So by doing everything we can to keep ourselves healthy and active will help us to deal better with the current situation.

Whatever we call this bizarre and uncertain period, one thing is for sure…..it's stressful. When we're stressed, our skin is everything but glowing. Stress can cause your skin to look dull, your face to lose volume, and cause fine lines. I am going to give you some “home care” tips but remember, these “quick fixes” are just that – quick fixes. To actually reverse the beauty effects of stress, you need to resort to much deeper, treatments such as Skin-boosting with Facials, Microneeding or Biopeeling to really make a difference, but that’s in the hopefully, nearby-future. Skin problems, however, are in the here and now! STRESS AND SKIN #1: DULLNESS Stress triggers cortisol (a stress hormone), which slows down skin cells, making them take longer to reach the surface and flake off. Hence, dead skin build-up, making your face look dull and lifeless. Quick fix: Facial Exfoliate regularly. (once a week) STRESS AND SKIN #2: SAGGING Furthermore, prolonged cortisol production leads to loss of collagen and elastin, resulting in

slackness, sagging and loss of elasticity. Not a good beauty look at all! Quick fix: Beauty products containing Vitamin C, E, F or Retinol. Consume foods that increase collagen production and benefit the skin. For example, soy products help block enzymes that break down and age the skin. STRESS AND SKIN #3: DRYNESS Stressed skin has a very low lipid (protective) barrier, so fluids evaporate more easily. In addition, cortisol also reduces the skin’s ability to retain water, leading to excessive dryness. Quick fix: Try a weekly Hydrating face mask and layer a hydrating serum under your moisturiser. Also, avoid using toners and cleansers that contain harsh ingredients such as Ammonium Sulphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and Sodium Laureth Sulphate, which can further dehydrate and irritate the skin. I have a selection of home-care skin products available to purchase, which I can post or you can pick without social contact! Get in touch for more personal advice. +INFO:  +351 919 034 677 (whatsapp)  saskiabeautysalon

Thyme is on my side BY SHAIRA, THE SPICEGIRL Our forefathers called thyme the “antibiotics of the poor”. In thyme, you can find a natural antibiotic. Thyme helps to produce saliva and stimulates our respiratory system. It also acts as a natural boost for our immune system. The ancient Greeks and Romans used thyme against lung diseases, rheumatism and headaches. To get thyme you don’t need to go to supermarkets, as it grows wild all year long in the Algarve. If you make an infusion from thyme you can use this to rinse your hair because it works as a natural conditioner, especially for dry and damaged hair. The same infusion can be used as a natural mouthwash since thyme has anti-bacterial properties. One of the workshops of the Spicelife retreat I’m hosting from 24-30 April, is about foraging. You’ll learn about various medicinal and edible plants that grow wild in the Algarve and make tinctures and beauty products from them. +INFO:  www.spicelifeshop.com   #spicelifeshop

Thyme cough syrup A simple and efficient recipe to boost your immune system: Pour 600ml boiling water over 50gram fresh thyme leaves. Let it steam for 20 minutes. Strain the liquid and add 200 gram of coconut sugar. Keep on boiling until the syrup takes on a liquid form. Let it cool and add 300 gram of organic thyme honey

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Standout Trends BY SARAH ANN MURRAY

Womenswear Spring/Summer 2020 To kick off this new fashion section, we’re bringing you the best from the colourful runways, the season’s new silhouettes, and some great retrospective pieces you can dig out from seasons past.

Polka Dot Dress £49.99 (Zara)

Voluminous Midi Skirt £49.99 (Zara) Printed T-shirt £5.99 (Zara)

Neon Lights

Colour of the season? Any colour you like as long as it’s bright and bold. On the runways, we saw it worn as ‘one look - one bold colour’, think, full-length bright-hued dresses or Hugo Bossstyle, bright blue top and blue skirt. For a more wearable take on the trend, Tom Ford paired it with neutrals like black for a bold evening look.

Printed Top £12.99 (Zara)

Club Tropicana

Looking as good now as she did twenty years ago, J. Lo hit the runway for Versace this season and re-launched the ultimate beach accessory, the sundress. Stores across the Algarve are awash with floaty, floral caftans and bold jungle-print dresses, perfect for a night out, Sunday brunch or the beach. For extra trend points, opt for a version with daring cut-out designs.

Pinstripe Waistcoat £49.99 (Zara)

Waist not, want not Whether you call it a vest or a waistcoat, they’re back and not just part of a three-piece suit. In these parts, they’re going to look great worn open over a boho-style shirt with denim and some long necklaces à la Celine, or buttonedup worn as a top with a long, textured skirt as Ralph Lauren did in bright colours.

HEALTH & BEAUTY Stretch Belt With Knots £17.99 (Zara)

Gingham Bag £19.99 (Zara)

Accessory after the fact

- Rejoice! Micro-bags that don’t fit anything in are retired. XXL is in and we’re loving the functionality. - Statement necklaces are going to be gracing our collarbones this season, and we’re poised to pick out dramatic seashells, chunky chains and punchy pearls. - Living by the sea means we’re very much au fait with nods to nautical design. So, jump on board and adopt the rope belt into your wardrobe this season. It’s time to learn some new knots.

Multi-charm Necklace £25.99 (Zara)

Massimo Dutti SS20 Campaign

Sarah Ann Murray is a fashion stylist, creative director and brand consultant, specialising in luxury and sportswear. She’s styled the likes of Samuel L Jackson, David Beckham and Eric Cantona and now she’s sharing her styling tips with Tomorrow’s readers straight from the fashion catwalks.

Tailored to your Knees

Isn’t it great when an alternative to skirts and dresses come into fashion? For SS20, designers like Dior and Givenchy bring you tailored shorts. Wear them long and loose with heels or short and hemmed with strappy sandals. They’re basically your favourite trousers, trimmed to perfection.

Based between Lagos and London, Sarah makes the most of mixing her style between the beach vibes of the Algarve and functional smart looks for working in the hectic metropolis. She styles and writes for various magazines advises brands on design and direction and provides a bespoke personal styling service in London and Europe.

Fowey Bermuda Chino £39.50 (FatFace)

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Nail it BY DONNA GROOM

Spoon shaped

What do our nails say about us? Our nails can give away clues to our overall health and the damage that we do to them through everyday life. The purpose of our nails is to protect the sensitive tips of our fingers and toes.

SPOON SHAPED This refers to a concavity in the nail itself resulting in a depression that gives an appearance of a spoon shape. The nails are usually thin and soft.

Common causes of nail problems are mainly due to injury, infection and problems such as eczema and psoriasis. With regards to toes, problems can occur due to poorfitting shoes, circulatory problems, nerve damage and infection.

How to improve? Check iron levels and quite often it can be caused by an iron deficiency. Anyone that has undergone chemotherapy or radiation may notice the change in their nails.

DISCOLOURATION Can be caused by overuse of nail polish, nicotine, hair colouring agents. How can we improve? Apply whitening toothpaste around the nails and scrub (preferably using a nail brush and not your toothbrush!) Repeat if still stained but leave on for 5-10 minutes. RIDGED NAILS Can be caused by ageing (vertical ridges appear as we get older); Deep horizontal lines are known as Beaus lines and may indicate a health issue, such as vitamin deficiency, thyroid problems or rheumatoid arthritis. How can we improve? Supplements that contain B7, calcium and zinc. You can also massage vitamin E or coconut oil into the nail with gentle buffing. THICKENED NAILS Mainly tie nails, can be caused by fungal infection, poor circulation and arthritis. How can we improve? Regular grooming. Use fungal treatments if necessary. Fungal infections are more common if you’re diabetic. Apply tea tree or Vick’s vapour rub to help reduce infections. WHITE DOTS/ LINES Also known as Leukonychia, can be caused by nail injury (particularly lower down on the matrix area), vitamin deficiency. How to improve? Vitamin supplements and also try not to use your nails as tools.

NAIL CLUBBING When the tip of the nails enlarge and the nail curves around the fingertip. This happens over a period of years. It can be caused by low levels of oxygen or issues regarding the lungs and heart. How to improve? You can’t really improve this condition once you have it because it’s caused by an underlying health problem. It tends to stay with you. SPLINTER HAEMORRHAGES Thin lines of blood along the nail bed that looks like splinters. Little blood vessels leak and can be seen through the nail. This can take a few months to disappear. Most often these splinters are due to injury PITTED NAILS These are shallow or deep holes in the nails. Can be caused by psoriasis or thyroid problems. How to improve: This is difficult to treat but certain treatments applied to the nails can help improve the problem such as steroid creams and salicylic acid. Many abnormalities are harmless but if you notice any changes in your nails or any unusual marks appearing then go and get it checked out by a doctor.

Myopia control with contact lenses Myopia, also known as shortsightedness, has become a global problem. It is estimated that by 2050, near half of the world’s population may develop myopia. As the problem increases so does ocular pathology such as retinal detachment, glaucoma among others. In recent years we have had an increase in the research effort to slow the progression of myopia. The findings done by researchers indicate that orthokeratology is one of the most successful methods of myopia control. By altering the type of defocus the eye receives in the peripheral refractive error, the eye tends to stop increasing in size that leads to the slowing of myopia progression. Soft multifocal contact lenses are also effective in the intervention to slow myopia, given the optics that are similar to an orthokeratology lens. For the lens to be effective the optics have to be perfectly centered with the pupil diameter. There is finally a solution for myopia and hopefully, in the near future, we will see a decrease in high myopia prescriptions. João Albano, OD Advanced Vision Care – Algarvisão

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Self-Isolate without Feeling Alone If we are looking for positives about being stuck at home, there is a wealth of online resources available to help you through home-schooling, anxiety, boredom and keeping fit. Here is Tomorrow´s Top Pick of online tools and apps.

Fitness JOE WICKS Better known as the Body Coach - is getting Britain's kids fit during the week. He will be running online PE lessons, aimed at keeping children across the nation fit and healthy while people are forced to stay indoors and airs on his YouTube channel every morning at 9 a.m.

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Home Schooling Resources TWINKL Teacher-created resources provide entire schemes of work, lesson planning and assessments right through to online educational games, augmented reality and so much more. With over 525,000 resources and new content added every day.  twinkl.com

ESCOLA VIRTUAL / VIRTUAL SCHOOL An online school which teaches students entirely or primarily online or through the Internet. It has been defined as "education that uses one or more technologies to deliver instruction to students who are separated from the instructor and to support regular and substantive interaction between the students.” In English and Portuguese.  www.escolavirtual.pt

HOME-LEARNING HomeLearningUK is being led by educators who have come together to offer time and expertise to support colleagues, parents and students in the UK and beyond. In light of the Covid19 pandemic, this website is designed to share ideas, solutions, plans and support.  homelearninguk.com

Kids TIMES TABLES ROCK STARS Get this app to give a gamified, childfriendly approach that takes the boredom out of learning times tables. Children are inspired to become 'rockstars' through fun yet structured daily practice.

THE MATHS FACTOR Let Carol Vorderman teach your kids maths, she is currently offering the opportunity to join free on her website.  themathsfactor.com

ELEVENSES WITH DAVID WALLIAMS The acclaimed children´s author is offering free audio stories to keep your children occupied while you try to get some work done! Check out his website.  worldofdavidwalliams.com

MYLEENE´S MUSIC CLASS Check out Myleene´s YouTube channel to teach your children some musical inspiration if they are getting bored.

GET YOUR KIDS COOKING Loads of videos with Jamie Oliver and his son Buddy, teaching you how to get your kids excited about cooking healthy food.  jamieoliver.com

HEADSPACE What Can Mindfulness and Meditation do for you? Train your way to happier days with Headspace. Dozens of unique themes including anxiety and stress. Use it anywhere at any time to build healthy habits. Track your progress with hundreds of sessions for adults and kids. If you are having trouble sleeping they have exercises to help you nod off. In many different languages.

Social DIALUP An app initially conceived to beat loneliness by connecting strangers for a chat. They have now developed a unique quarantine service that connects those in selfisolation.

DRAW SOMETHING Stay connected during isolation by playing games that allow you to connect remotely. This game is fun, easy and light-hearted. You choose a word to draw for your friends and then watch them try to guess your word. The app version of Pictionary will be sure to make the time pass quicker!

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5G is Coming 5G - WHAT IS IT AND WHEN IS IT COMING TO PORTUGAL? There has been a lot of discussion in the news and on social media recently regarding the new 5G mobile phone wireless technology and various worries regarding security, but what is 5G? WHAT IS 5G? It’s a huge topic but put simply, 5G is the fifth generation of technology used to deliver the mobile internet, i.e. to get online on a mobile phone or dongle without the need to connect to a cable or Wi-Fi. It promises to be up to 100 times faster than 4G and 2,000 times faster than 3G – the type of technology you're probably familiar with as these appear on most modern mobile phones. Whether these promised speeds will ever be achieved, only time will tell. It won't replace 4G and 3G, but instead will be another 'layer' on top, which runs at much higher and faster frequencies. This means much more information can be carried, enabling it to deliver lightning-fast speeds with promises of 'a near-instant connection' with an example of a full-length, high definition movie downloading to your phone in just seconds. SECURITY WORRIES European governments want to make sure that the new 5G networks are secure, and that there are no secret “backdoors” into their networks. Some politicians are worried about the security of 5G because these networks will become a major part of national telecoms infrastructure over the next few years which could affect energy, transport, banking, health and industry. Back in 2014, the US

banned a networking giant from government contracts as there were concerns that the use of their equipment could allow easy access for state spying. While the company in question has strenuously denied that this is possible, the US has stopped using their equipment. The Australian and New Zealand governments also turned down a request to use their equipment in their 5G networks. The UK is currently reviewing 5G security, but the country's tech security agency has already said that it can manage the risks. WHEN IS 5G COMING TO PORTUGAL? SOON... In February this year, a change of the radio frequency took place to Portugal's television transmitters for the national network of “Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT)” which was an essential step before the rollout of 5G mobile technology could take place. This change will allow certain radio frequencies to be used by the new 5G network. An auction by Portugal’s telecommunications market regulator, Anacom, of those frequencies to the various telecommunication companies was due to start in April. It has just been cancelled at the request of the country's leading operators, due to the state of emergency declared in Portugal. Anacom had hoped to start launching 5G across the whole of Portugal by the end of 2020. This is now pending review and will depend on when the auction can be re-scheduled. +INFO:  +351 936 387 512  www.sdunwell.co.uk

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It’s a gut feeling BY LENA STRANG

Kefir is no longer a closely kept secret. In fact, it has been enjoyed for centuries in Tibet, the Caucasus and eastern Europe known ‘as the drink of the one-hundred-year-olds’. The name is derived from the Turkish keyif, which means ‘feeling good’ and is believed to have wideranging health benefits. As I’m concerned about health and well-being too, I have been making kefir for a few years now and my gut thanks me for it. So, what is kefir and why is it supposed to be good for you? Kefir grains are living microorganism of yeast and lactic bacteria that look somewhat like cauliflower florets. They produce a fermented drink, usually based on cow’s or goat’s milk. The kefir grains feed on the lactose in the milk reducing it drastically – hence good news for anyone who is suffering lactose intolerance. If you use nut or coconut milk, the process is the same but add a bit of sugar instead to aid

fermentation. There is also a different strain of kefir that is made with water. It is especially high in vitamin 12, calcium, magnesium and vitamin K and has an array of useful probiotics supporting the digestive system. Adding kefir to one’s diet can be a wise choice for a strong immune system too. What’s not to like about Kefir then? Perhaps the taste. For the uninitiated, it might appear a bit tart at first and to be honest, I add a spoonful of Greek yoghurt to my morning kefir mixed in with my muesli. You can buy kefir in the large supermarkets and the Russian shop in Lagos stocks several good varieties. But why buy commercial kefir when you can make your own? All you need is a starter batch. You can buy these commercially on-line and follow the instructions to activate

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the culture. The best way is probably to know someone who already makes kefir and cadge a batch of the homegrown variety! Mine was given to me by a friend two years ago and it is still happily multiplying in my kitchen and in those of my friends. How do you get started? First, you place the kefir grains in a clean glass jar (don’t use any metal utensils). Pour milk on top. The amount is not important, but I suggest you fill the utensil to a third or half. Cover the jar with a lid. Leave in room temperature (not in the fridge) for 12-24 hours. It can take less time in warm temperatures. I leave mine overnight and it is always ready the following morning. It should be thicker and appear creamier. Now comes the time to separate the grains from the milk. Pour the liquid into another glass utensil through a plastic strainer and use a rubber 

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kefir grains  spatula to extract carefully all of the liquid. Place the grain again in the original cleaned jar, top up with milk and start your second batch. If you want to take a break from making kefir or if you are going on holiday you can ‘hibernate’ the grains for a period of time. For breaks, up to three weeks place the grains into the jar with fresh milk, seal it tightly and place into the refrigerator. When you want to make kefir again remove the storage milk and start the normal process. For an interval of more than six months, rinse the grains in filtered water, place in a plastic jar or bag and store in the freezer. But in the meantime, enjoy your kefir with your morning cereals, part of a smoothie with especially sour fruits such as strawberries or raspberries teaming up well with the tanginess of the kefir. There are also recipes using kefir to be found on the internet.

Remember that your grains are alive and will multiply every two to three weeks. It’s important to remove some grains every so often as they will otherwise use up all the nutrients and will be undernourished. Perhaps spread the kefir word and let friends in on the act!

Gives strength to bones

It has a positive effect on cancer treatment

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Benefits to skin

Strengthens the skin

More nutritious than milk

Helps lose weight

Full of vitamins and probiotics

Healthy way in multiple systems in the body

Strengthens immune system

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A Lazy Girl´s Guide to April

BY THE LAZY TIGERS

April in Lagos is always a bit unpredictable. This surely is going to be the most unpredictable one of all. At the time of writing, it is a rainy March day and the whole town is quiet with a lack of visitors and quite subdued. However, April can be glorious, and Easter is coming, the end of Lent and the beginning of summer, and as we say at London Tiger Coffee, `If you can´t smile, show your teeth´. We thought we would give you a few `store cupboard´ recipes this month; dishes to cook from what´s in the kitchen already or things that are easily sourced. Then we can sit back, relax, and make the most of the unexpected quiet. Remember, whatever you do, `laziness in all things´. A few of us in the shop are of Irish extraction and remember our mothers or grandmothers making soda bread and filling the kitchen with the wonderful smell of hot bread. This recipe uses regular milk and lemon juice rather than buttermilk which can be a bit harder to come by. This bean stew recipe is a real `what have we got in´ one. You can serve it with the soda bread. Lastly an Easter cocktail.

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Store cupboard Bean Stew (SERVES 6ISH)

Easy Irish Soda Bread (MAKES ONE LOAF)  500 grams of plain or wholemeal flour  2 tsp of sea salt  1 tsp of bicarbonate of soda  400 ml of whole milk  1 lemon  2 tsp of honey Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 Mix the milk and the lemon juice and wait while it turns into buttermilk. Then add the honey. Put all the dry ingredients in a bowl Add the sweetened buttermilk and mix everything together into a sticky dough. At this stage, you can add sultanas or rosemary or any other flavouring you like but really it is so good without any of this stuff. Empty the bowl onto a floured surface and shape into a round loaf shape. Put it on a floured baking tray and mark it with a deep cross on top. Bake it for around 40 minutes.

 500 grams of beans (you can soak some overnight or use bottled or tinned)  1 onion  2 chopped garlic cloves  6 tbsp of olive oil  ½ tsp sweet paprika  1 tbsp of tomato puree  1 x 400gram tin of chopped tomatoes  1 tsp of salt  Pepper to taste  350 grams of something green like chard or spinach…  Parsley & Mint to taste Preheat your oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 If you have soaked your beans overnight, drain, cover with fresh water and boil until tender. This might take 2 hours, so probably better to use pre-cooked ones. Soften the onion and the garlic in 2 tbsp of the olive oil then stir in the paprika, tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, 100ml of water and salt and pepper. Reduce this mixture at a simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the green stuff and take off the heat Drain and mix the cooked beans into the tomato and green stuff sauce, and 2 more of the tablespoons of olive oil and any chopped herbs you want to add. Put the beans in a casserole drizzled with the remaining olive oil and bake for half an hour to 40 mins or until the mix is bubbling.

Easter Egg Surprise (MAKES 2)  80ml of Nutella (other chocolate spreads are available)  60ml of Baileys Irish Cream (other Irish cream is available)  30ml of Vodka (any kind)  250ml of milk  2 mini Easter eggs (obviously if they are wrapped in foil take it off) Put the Nutella, Baileys, vodka and milk in a blender. Blend. Put a mini egg at the bottom of each glass (maybe Martini shaped).Pour over the chocolate mix. Surprise!

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most prevalent. So, please be mindful not to allow your dogs to interact with stray dogs or spend time sniffing other dog´s poo. When we resume normal trading we will let you know and get the boosters done ASAP.

BY LARS RAHMQUIST

Welcome to the quarantine-friendly online edition of Pet´s mate. At a time when all manner of living things spring(!) into bloom. Some of these things are very, very small and are the cause of infectious diseases... This month I'll touch on some of these infectious diseases, but no, not that one. Ticks (and fleas) are vectors of several infectious diseases which we have here in the Algarve. These diseases cause problems in dogs, cats, horses and people. The warm weather coupled with intermittent rain equals ´sexytime´ for ticks. The population explodes and they lie in wait on grasses, patiently preparing their parasitism (nice medical alliteration, eh?!). Right now we are seeing horses and small animals with ticks all over them. I even had some clients asking if they could use their pet´s tick medication on themselves, as they had found some on their own skin. I suggested they conduct monkey-like social preening of each other. Good bonding opportunity, as well...

and tablets that dogs and cats can take (we have a ´pour-on´ for horses) which repel and kill ticks before they have time to spread disease to the newly found host. The new range of tablets seems to be the most effective with killing ticks, for what it´s worth. Do bear in mind that if you are using tablets to control fleas and ticks then you are not giving your pet any shielding from sand flies. Protection against Leishmania is increased if you add a repellent (such as a collar or a spot on) you augment this protection even further (from ~80% to 98%, so it´s reported). Be aware that NO product is 100% effective against ticks. So when it is high ticky-time (now) we also recommend a daily tick check, perhaps at the end of the day and have a feel over your pet’s body (in a scratchy type of way) feeling out for attached ticks. You can pull ticks out best by twisting (anti-clockwise!) as you pull. Tick fever is serious (in all species). Signs are very variable, so if you see any signs in your pet that are abnormal, contact your vet.

With quarantining there is less exposure to ticks, but you need to be aware of their potential to spread disease. Once attached ticks take 24 hours to spread their particular disease to their new host.

Lagos Vet Clinic is advising clients that, by law, all vet clinics are unable to attend to routine consults. This includes annual booster vaccinations. Studies have shown that there is some extended immunity from routine vaccinations and we hope this will be enough to cover dogs who are due their boosters in this time of community lock-down.

There are many tick products on the market nowadays. There are various collars, spot-ons

Nonetheless, springtime is when diseases such as parvovirus and distemper virus are at their

Due to government regulations vet clinics are unable to do yearly Leishmania and Heartworm injections at this time. It is important to know that Sand flies and mosquitoes spread these diseases and they are becoming more prevalent as the springtime progresses. Both these diseases can be prevented with oral medications. At this time of quarantine we recommend these three forms of protection for your dog: -Milbemax given monthly will prevent heartworm infestation. -Leishguard liquid given orally will give your dog four (4) months protection. -Tick repellant collars and spot-ons will also deter the flying insects from your dog. For people using the yearly injections to protect against Leishmania and Heartworm, we can restart these when the quarantine period ends… though no-one knows when this will be, at this stage. Stay safe and think about how the coronavirus is transmitted. When you are at the shops or the petrol stations, please do not touch your hands to your face, until you have thoroughly cleaned and/ or disinfected them. Most clinics (including Lagos Vet Clinic) will remain open throughout the period to accept emergency cases and critically ill patients. We are able to sell protection such as the aforementioned, as well as food, to the public. +INFO:  lagosvet.com

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Your Dog´s Second Best Friend BY RODOLFO AÇO

Dear readers, following the last edition's article, this month I will talk about how to choose a dog. You can acquire a dog in many different ways, from a breeder, a friend, a rescue centre, or the council kennel, you can also just come across one on your way home. When it's time to choose a dog, there are a million different options, gender, breed, size, age, so how do you go about finding the one for you? Let’s start with the breed and mixed breed aka Mongrels. A dog's breed influences traits and characteristics, behaviour, temperament, and the dog's needs change. So if you prefer a specific breed, inform yourself in advance to see if that breed characteristics suites your lifestyle. Please avoid getting a dog based on how much you love the look of the breed. It is worth noting dog breeds generally have more health issues than mongrels. If you are not concerned about owning a particular breed your range of options just increased drastically. There's another factor that I find really important this is the age of the dog. Lots of people like puppies, others prefer senior dogs, but in fact, dogs are willing to bond at any given time during their life. If you get a puppy it's highly recommended that she/he spends the first 16 weeks with the mother and the litter, during this period they will learn the basics.

You should know in advance that there will be some wees, and poops, to clean up in the beginning. A puppy will rely on you to discover the world, and that's something that will require your time and patience. If you choose an adult, you hopefully will not have to deal with toilet training! You do have to be prepared to deal with experiences prior to you ie. traumas, fears, misbehaviours, etc. Although an adult dog will learn from the very beginning everything that you want them to do, the same way as a puppy would do. Lastly, lots of people decide on a senior dog. It's heartwarming to provide a good life to a senior dog, some of them never had the chance to feel the comfort of sharing a home. As a conclusion, when you get a dog you choose to put yourself through a lot of challenges, even if you are not aware of it, that will vary according to all the factors of the equation. So, now it's up to you to find the dog that will be your perfect match. +INFO:  rmggoncalves@gmail.com

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PETS & WILDLIFE

Iron Dog BY DEBBIE DARGAN

Pawing their Way to the Top of Canine Sport Iron Dog Algarve is a dog training school established three years ago by Algarve born and bred dog trainer João Paulino, based in Quarteira. Originally working as a security guard with K9 ESEGUR, he gained experience and qualifications in canine training and handling, working with dogs from basic obedience, through to severe behavioural issues. Such is the level of excellence of the training given and the fact that most sessions are one-to-one and tailor-made to individual needs, there is a month-long waiting list to enrol on courses. Whilst working in security, it became apparent that working a full-time job, trying to train his own dogs and compete at the highest levels was an impossible task. Something had to give. So, João decided to follow his heart and set up Iron Dog. Giving up the security of a regular job was certainly a canny decision and the rewards have been worth it. In 2019 they were awarded the coveted title of `Best Canine Obedience Training School of the Year' by the Portuguese Canine Club, (Clube Português de Canicultura). This is awarded for having achieved the highest number of dogs to gain the nationally recognised Certificate of Basic Obedience. However, training for competitions is also very much on the menu at Iron Dog and forms a large part of what they do. They travel all over the country with their group to train and compete. João Paulino himself has a strong competition background having represented Portugal in the 2014 World German Shepherds (WUSV) Championships with his partner Ciro and again in 2018 in Spain, with his Boxer dog Echo in the IGP1 Internationale Gebrauchshund Prufungs/ International Utility Dogs World Championships. To honour these achievements, João and Echo received the Medal of Sporting Merit (Mérito Desportivo) from the Câmara Municipal de Loulé. Such recognition and their obvious ability have helped the Iron Dog team reach the higher echelons of canine sport as competitors and also the credibility to organise the 20th Taça de Portugal do Desporto IGP (with a little sponsorship help from Tibi Nutrição Animal). On 22nd and 23rd February this year, for the first time ever, the Algarve hosted this prestigious event, and Iron Dog hopes that this will help raise the profile of the sport in the south of Portugal. This sport is in effect a triathlon for German Shepherd, Belgian Shepherd Malinois and Boxer breeds of dogs and their handlers. The competition comprises three events: tracking, obedience and protection and is a gruelling test of the dogs' intelligence and mental stability, agility, physical skills, the sensitivity of their olfactory senses and courage as they work alongside their partners. The first day, Saturday, saw the competitors following trails around Quinta do Mel, followed by a tough second day of tests of obedience and protection at the Estadio do Algarve. It goes without saying that this is a test, not only of a dog's willingness to work but also 'the capacity and quality of the training of the dog'.

At the beginning of the competition, each couple starts with 100 points for each of the three disciplines (300 in total) and points are discounted for errors made along the way. To stay in the competition, each pair has to achieve a minimum of 75 points in each of the three events, so there is very little leeway for weakness in any event. The Taça de Portugal is hugely important to canine sport in Portugal as it basically serves as the National Championships. Prizes are awarded separately for best in event for Tracking, Obedience and Defence as well best newcomer (Rookie do Ano) and best of breed (Premio de Raça). Perhaps most importantly, however, is that this competition acts as the selection for the pairings to represent Portugal in World Championships for different breeds. This year, the Iron Dog duo finished second in the Tracking event, so they qualified to represent Portugal in the World Championships in September in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. Away from the field of competition, the team offers other activities such as dog walking in the hills or by the sea, group classes and thematic classes. The Saturday morning group session is seen as a chance to socialise. The team are immensely proud of what they have achieved and have become pioneers in training Boxer dogs in Portugal. "We are making history and rewriting the story of the Boxer breed in Portugal". They also derive a great sense of satisfaction in seeing their clients do well in competitions. "Few things feel so good as watching the proud faces of our clients when they are on a podium with their dog and the fulfilment they feel for their performance." +INFO:  www.irondog.pt  @irondogalgarve

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Part Five: Architectural Indoor Plants BY TAMSIN VARLEY

I have four candidates for architectural plants that will bring a touch of drama and glamour to your home. However, all four are harmful to pets if ingested. The Swiss cheese plant (Monstera adansonii) has large glossy dark green leaves which become covered in holes as they age hence its common name. In its native environment, it is an understorey climber so try and mimic its natural habitat for maximum success. It likes indirect light but can tolerate direct morning light for two to three hours. It likes peat-based soil which retains moisture – do not allow it to dry out completely between waterings. It does like high humidity so stand it on a humidity tray and mist frequently. Obviously, provide decent support for it to grow up as well. If it gets too tall, just prune it. My next choice is the corn plant (Draecena fragrans), which is included in NASA’s list of top air-purifying plants. It has been a popular house plant since Victorian times partly due to its tall, narrow controlled growth and its ability to endure substantial abuse from the casual gardener. It has thick canes from which it sprouts buds creating a “false palm” effect – it’s other common name. It likes bright indirect sunlight and high humidity. Soil should be kept moist at all times and never allowed to dry out completely, but if anything, err on the dry side. Brown leaf tips are a sign that it’s being kept too dry. These plants are also sensitive to fluoride levels in water, so distilled or rainwater is best for these plants. If the plant gets too tall, simply cut the cane back and it will resprout. My third choice is the dumb cane (Dieffenbachia) of which there are numerous varieties. They all have pointed broad leaves with green, yellow and white patterns on them.

Their name comes from a milky sap which can act as a mild irritant and cause temporary loss of speech, so best to avoid this plant if you have young children. They like dappled shade most of the time but can endure brighter light in the summer. They like to be kept moist, but not waterlogged. Do not let them dry out between waterings. A large plant may need watering as often as twice a week in the summer. They are sensitive to drafts and lower temperatures and are probably suited to the more experienced gardener. My final choice is the weeping fig (Ficus benjamina). It is an elegant plant with slender branches that arch gracefully with dense glossy dark leaves, that might be shed under stress. It is another fabulous plant for removing toxins from the atmosphere such as xylene, formaldehyde and toluene, found in carpet and furniture cleaners and stain removers. It needs plenty of indirect light and can even cope with some direct sunlight in the morning. Keep the plant moist but not wet or it will rot. It also likes high humidity so consider regular misting and stand on a humidity tray. They hate being moved and will shed leaves if they are unhappy. They are greedy feeders and need regular fertiliser during the growing season. A healthy plant will be quite fast-growing, so if it gets too big, it is possible to prune them back but only in winter when they become dormant. Tamsin Varley is a member of Clube Dos Bons Jardins, a small, friendly multi-national garden club that meets at a different location around the Algarve on the 2nd Tuesday every month except over the summer with an optional lunch afterwards. +INFO:  algarvecbj@gmail.com

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Photo Challenge

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sunsets

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After Ana Casco, sent us some photos of beautiful Algarve sunsets we decided to focus on something positive and asked readers to post their photos which captured the sun disappearing over the horizon.

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In the March edition, Suzanne Radford talked about Spring flowers and explained that recent research proves that spending time in green spaces can reduce stress, bring down cortisol levels, and calm the mind.

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Photo Challenge - Flowers

Photo Challenge - Sunsets

St Vincent’s Anglican Church

It’s a gut feeling

A Lazy Girl's Guide to April

Keeping Moving at Home

Caring for Cats

The Founding of Ferragudo

Fretboard Stories

Portugal in the First World War

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