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Editor's note

For a month containing thirty-one days, July sure has flown by for Sophie and myself. Our first edition behind us, we both appreciate the feedback from the readers who took the time to contact us. In fact we welcome any feedback, story ideas, tips, news of new businesses, sporting conquests, if you wish to publicise your event, or any other subject matter you wish to share. This, after all, is your magazine.

now have transportation that is much less likely to breakdown in the most dangerous of situations as well as being able to transport them to appointments or to be used for days out. This is great news for the children and the home, good news for our readers who will no longer have to see the campaign diagram and excellent news for the editors, as we will have some extra space to fill each month hopefully with a new writer!

One of the tasks Sophie and I set ouselves at the outset was to bring new writers into the fold, either as contributors or feature writers. This month you may notice a couple of new contributors, who we hope will continue to communicate their specialist knowledge with the Tomorrow readers.

Since last month's magazine Tomorrow has hosted their, now annual, charity Golf Day, and once again the generosity of the individuals with their commitment, time and money demonstrates what a fantastic community we all live in.

Are you are a frustrated writer, or a retired journalist looking for something to keep the brain working, maybe a young person hoping to follow a career in writing, or perhaps you are just plain bored but have plenty of great ideas for stories that you would like to share with our readers? If you would like to write, regularily or occassionally for the magazine, then we would be very pleased to hear from you to discuss how we can all help each other. One of the magazine’s tasks is to report on the numerous events and causes supported by the Tomorrow charity (TACT). For a long period of time we have all watched the red indicator edging ever closer to its target, where upon reaching the goal, thanks to the kindheartedness of the community, a vehicle will be purchased for CASLAS, the children's home. The goal is now so close that in the next month we are really hoping to report on some fantastic news: that the children

It has already been reported in the Portuguese media that 2019 is the third coldest summer on record, which hopefully means that August will not be too hot to head inland from the beach to enjoy some alternative events that are happening during the busiest month of the year, leaving aside a few hours to read your favourite free magazine of course! Have a great August. Sophie, Jeff, Tom and the whole Tomorrow team.

On the cover @dgiphi.asur The giant mural that adorns Silves fire station. John Roy Dommett brings us the full story on pages 10/12.

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25th ARC Portugal - Sines

SAILING ́S DREAM TEAM

Sophie with Andrew Bishop

ARC Portugal and Marina de Lagos celebrate 25 years Lagos harbour has been a safe haven, a stopping point and the last European port seen by seafarers for millennia. Its evolution over the years has resulted in the busy port town's continuing to appeal to the sailing community. Sophie Sadler went to find out more. There was a double celebration in Lagos in June, as well as being the 25th edition of World Cruising Club's sailing rally, this year it is 25 years since ARC Portugal ́s sponsor, Marina de Lagos, opened. Sophie Sadler was in the marina to meet the first crews over the line and to interview World Cruising Club ́s MD, Andrew Bishop. ARC Portugal 2019 concluded on June 27th at the marina where more than 500 yachts have arrived as part of the rally over the years it has been running. Sharing its 25th birthday is Lagos Marina who have been the event sponsors since its inauguration and their opening in July 1994. This has been a long and enduring friendship but the ARC Portugal is very much the baby of Andrew Bishop, the ex-navy lieutenant, who runs the rally with military precision and is well respected by all the crews,he tells me that this event may never have happened had he not discovered the delights of sailing in Portugal in 1989. “I took part in the Portuguese race, Taça Cutty Sark 1989, there were 50 boats, 48 Portuguese, one Dutch, and us as the only British. The sailing was fantastic with the trade winds and we visited some wonderful places while on land so I could see the potential for excursions for the crews.”

Martin Fortunato of Marina de Lagos says: “ARC Portugal is an event that was created when the marina opened 25 years ago. The aim was to bring boats from the south coast of England to our marina. It has been so successful that it has run continuously since its first edition with participants from Sweden, Norway, Germany, and other countries, of which some have arrived ten or more years ago and never left Lagos.” Andrew is responsible for the organisation and delivery of all the World Cruising events as well as raising sponsorship and managing commercial partnerships."We are extremely fortunate to have such generous sponsors in Marina de Lagos. Without their initial support to help launch the rally we would not be here today, and it is a testament to the long standing management team of Ingrid and Martinho Fortunato, that they continue to support the rally." Despite being a sailor, Andrew learned early on that taking part does not mix with organising, “You need to be in the port in advance of the boats arriving. A lot goes on behind the scenes while the boats are at sea. A team of people reviewing the progress of the boats, the weather, dealing with emergency situations.” His abilities for crisis management were in demand on this event and boats assembling at

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"The arrival of ARC Portugal marks the start of the season, when we receive a fleet of passionate sailors"

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Mayflower Marina in Plymouth at the end of May, were unaware of quite how their adventure would unfold. “The unexpected and fast-developing storm, Miguel, during the latter part of the Biscay crossing meant we had to warn the crews. The fleet was then split whilst most boats reached a safe haven and avoided the passage of the storm, there were a few who remained at sea making passage away from the predicted track of the low, who, after a few uncomfortable hours, made landfall in Bayona.”

All World Cruising Club rallies are designed to be a social and a safer way of sailing to destinations, with the idea of knowing there are other rally boats in the vicinity whilst at sea. ARC Portugal often attracts crews who are venturing on their first real experience of longer distance offshore sailing, aided by the experience and support of the rally team. For the crews on the 18 boats sailing with the 2019 edition, it had taken almost four weeks of sailing, months of preparation and years of planning to reach the pontoons of southern Portugal. I meet Tony and Angelina Robinson who are the first boat to arrive on their yacht, Angelina. It is their first trip to Lagos and they are raving about having just sailed around Cape St. Vincent and how magnificent it was. They managed to avoid the storm in the Bay of Biscay by going into Maxia. They first met Andrew on the Round Britain Rally and have completed the Atlantic ARC crossing; “Andrew does a great job, helping with organising and also recommending great marinas to stay in. It is a fantastic experience meeting all the crews. We have found the coast of Portugal fabulous and have met great friends, there is a good feeling of safety in numbers.” I also meet the owners of Agapé, from Southampton, who are second to cross the line into Lagos. Steve and Christine got into landfall just ahead of the storm but had lots of drama. They hit a squall ahead of the storm and their furling system sheared off so they had to take the mainsail down. The couple then discovered that their engine didn't work. Luckily one of the crew members had a similar engine problem with his campervan and was able to jump-start the engine so they limped into port. Reaching Marina de Lagos, Marina manager Ingrid Fortunato was delighted to see the smiling crews of ARC Portugal and hear their tales. "The arrival of ARC Portugal to Lagos marks the start of the season in the marina, when we receive a fleet of enthusiastic and passionate sailors that arrive as a big, tightly-knit family". Jimmy Cornell started the club with the first ARC in 1986. Andrew participated in 4th ARC and worked for his company for two years before setting up Epic Ventures, a sailing event management company, with Jeremy Wyatt. Their first event was a rally around Britain and they started Rally Portugal as part of Epic Ventures. They then merged their company with World Cruising

Club and went back to work for Jimmy Cornell, who took on their events and agreed to relocate the office to the Isle of Wight, where they are still based. When Jimmy wanted to retire he sold the company to Chay Blyth. Andrew got on very well with Chay, sailing with him on the west coast of Scotland although he was very much a passenger enjoying the scenery. Chay took a keen interest but took a back seat with the management. They carried on running their events but then a management buyout in 2006 passed ownership back to Bishop and Wyatt. I ask why the ARC is so successful? “It was the first and I have always tried to keep it ahead of the competition. We listen to customer feedback and make changes to keep it ahead of its game. Most people who think about crossing from Europe to the Caribbean mostly think of doing it with the ARC, it is on most serious sailors bucket lists and we deliver a good event.” I ask Andrew what his vessel of choice is? He sails a wooden Gaff-rigged replica of Joshua Slocum's Spray which he keeps on the west coast of Scotland. Slocum was the first man to be credited as sailing single-handed around the world in 1895-98. Andrew read his book as a teenager and always wanted to do single-handed blue water sailing and coming up to Slocum’s 100th anniversary he decided to build a replica with modern additions, which he likes to think, “would be how Slocum would do it now!”

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World Cruising is all about preparing people for ocean voyages. “So many boats sit in marinas not being used if we can help encourage people to take that initial step or go that extra mile then we are doing our job.” You don't need to pay membership, just take part in an event, for which you receive information which allows you to prepare. WCC also organise seminars and forums, one of which is an introductory lecture about sailing the coast of Portugal at the Southampton Boat Show. Does he feel sailing is on the up? “We have a waiting list for the ARC, so we created the 2nd event ARC Plus which goes via Cape Verde. We have 300 boats on the ARC and are full. For the Round the World rally, we have 39 boats starting in St Lucia this year, so I guess that proves the popularity of the sport.” It looks likely that the sailing world ́s dream team of Marina de Lagos and World Cruising Club will be helping many modern-day Slocums to discover sailing in Portugal for years to come.

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PLASTICS - JUST SAY NO! BY SOPHIE SADLER

Tomorrow magazine is pleased to feature several local businesses who are saying “No” to single-use plastics. We hope other businesses will follow suit and if you are taking measures to help the environment, we would love to hear from you.

Floresta Parque Golf Club Club Secretary and Captain of Floresta Parque Golf Club launched a campaign to reduce the number of plastic bottles used by their members on the Santo Antonio resort. Giles Fox and Peter McDonagh think it is a “human responsibility” to start taking steps like this in order to encourage people to think differently about the environmental impact they have.

Marina de Lagos Marina de Lagos has launched a pioneering campaign to abolish single-use plastic straws as a way to contribute directly to the reduction of plastic in the oceans. Their aim is to totally eliminate plastic drinking straws in the marina, in doing so contributing significantly to the reduction of plastic in the oceans. They have selected suppliers for biodegradable or reusable straws and the outlets adhering to this policy have the “Straw-free marina” stamp displayed. So far, eight food and beverage outlets have received the accolade and have accepted this collective commitment. Ingrid Fortunato, MD of the marina tells us; “We would like to remind all of our retailers and their customers that a single plastic straw has an average time of use of just 20 minutes, yet it takes more than 200-years to degrade in the ocean, with the negative consequences we hear about daily. By promoting this simple gesture, the Marina de Lagos hopes to change consumer habits making plastic straws a thing of the past.”

Giles tells me; “We are playing a game that involves the environment so we need to take the initiative.” As one of the few clubs to grow their membership in the last two years, they are currently getting subsidies from the golf federation and they have used these to fund the campaign.They purchased Sho 1000ml water bottles made of steel with thermal qualities which normally retail at €35, but they are subsidising them and selling them, complete with the club logo to members at €10. They are also funding the chilled water fountain for golfers to

refill their bottles. Peter tells me; “With 200 members playing on average twice a week this could save 20,000 plastic bottles a year, plus saving the members money.”

“We see the threat of plastics to the environment, you see on beach cleans and we want to increase awareness, if we get people thinking in this way they will carry it forward into other areas of their life,” Giles tells me. They are also trying to eliminate the use of chemicals wherever possible by looking to find natural alternatives. I ask what they think about the argument that golf courses have a negative impact on the environment; “Tourism is heavily driven by the 45 golf courses along the Algarve and we need to work together to find ways of conserving water.”

Adega Group António Protázio, from the Adega Group of restaurants including Adega de Marina, has also seen the importance of taking steps to cut out single-use plastics. “In my opinion the importance of stopping selling plastic bottles is of the utmost importance, not only in the restaurants but in all places because we all know what this represents for the environment. I know it is just a first

step but this is how we begin the resolution of all problems, we started by removing the plastic straws from our restaurants.” Currently António has commitments to suppliers but as soon as they are finished they will move to selling only glass bottles.

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2005. “I moved from Junior 11 into the new challenge of the Senior Class. I didn’t think I would enjoy taking the nine to eleven-year-olds but over time I found that preparing pupils for secondary school was equally rewarding.” Barlavento had around 60 pupils in 1991 and class sizes were kept to 15 pupils. “In my early years at the school, the families came for a few years and then moved on to other countries. Eventually, more families decided to settle in the area and we often had a waiting list for places. We had a strong group of parents that managed to raise funds for resources and improvements. Many past-pupils come back to visit and they all have very fond memories of beach picnics, making camps and bonfire nights.”

JUDY ROBINSON HANGS UP HER MORTAR BOARD! BY SOPHIE SADLER

Much loved headteacher Judy Robinson retires this month. Tomorrow quizzes Judy about her 28 years at the International School in Espiche. Judy taught in the UK for six years before she moved to the Algarve with her husband Andy to work for Beach Villas. “I loved teaching but I made a change to work as a holiday rep and then build the Sports Centre.” She never thought she would have the opportunity to return to teaching in the Algarve, but one of the tennis players was a governor of Barlavento and she mentioned that Margaret Bowers was retiring and would Judy be interested in the job? “My three boys were seven, five and 16-months-old and luckily my parents offered to look after Sam until he was old enough to go to crèche. Talking it over with Andy I realised that if I didn’t take this job another chance for teaching might not appear, so I went for an interview. I already knew Sheena, Jacquie and Caroline, they welcomed me into the Barlavento family.” Judy started teaching at Barlavento in 1991 in the Junior 11 class, teaching seven to nine-year-olds. Sheena da Luz and Jacquie Fialho started the school for the very first expats in this area in 1975. “Sheena was Headmistress and Senior Class teacher while Jacquie taught the Junior 1, Caroline Verlé in Reception Class and Lurdes as an auxiliary assistant, girl Friday and all-around mother hen! We were a fantastic team for many years.” On Sheena’s retirement, she had an eye on Judy as her successor and persuaded her to take over as headteacher in

Barlavento joined the International School of the Algarve in 2013. Two years later the name changed to Nobel, as it became part of this Educational group. Nobel Algarve is now part of the NACE Schools group and Judy has facilitated the smooth transition of management. I ask Judy what are her happiest memories? “For the retirement assembly for Sheena da Luz, I managed to arrange for some of her pupils to learn a Scottish country dance with the expert help of Sandra Reynolds that was great fun. One Lagos Carnival parade my pupils had dalmatian-dog masks with lots of spots and I was Cruella de Vil. Many Christmas plays working with Anne Slydel and the Barlavento team have given enormous pleasure too.” Judy has found over the years that seeing children happy at school and enjoying their learning is the ultimate job satisfaction. “Seeing pupils enter the school at four years to begin learning the important building blocks of education, then as ‘grown-up’ 11-year-olds ready to leave and move to the next stage and being a part of that process is very rewarding.” Many past pupils recall to Judy that their time at the school really was the best days of their lives. “Teaching the children of past pupils makes me feel my age but is also satisfying that pupils you’ve taught are happy for you to also teach their children too.” So did Judy have a big retirement party?”At the end of the school's final assembly, Paul McKay who was also retiring and I were presented with cards and gifts from the parents emotionally represented by Rosie Bennett. There were lots of tears and not just by me!” At their traditional picnic in the woods, on the last day of term, the children performed songs that they had written themselves with the help of Tamazin the music teacher, read poems and presented cards to Judy. In the evening the teachers, parents and children enjoyed a BBQ at Cabanas beach bar. Judy is hoping to spend her retirement using her Sports Centre more to get fit with pilates and some tennis! “I would like to keep fit with exercise such as walking and maybe even play some golf with my sons. I would like to travel where I am not confined to school holidays! I hope I’ll be able to spend more time with my beautiful granddaughter and catch-up and lunch with my retired friends!” Tomorrow magazine wishes Judy all the very best for a long and happy retirement.

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Hot Topics BY JOHN ROY BALLOSSINI DOMMETT

In the wake of the 2018 fires that swept thousands of hectares, the Silves fire station was graced with the work of the graffiti artist Asur and his evocative three-storey memorial to firefighters, their families and the cause. Based out of Albufeira, his commissioned artwork now spreads across Portugal. Tomorrow magazine met with Asur in Silves to find out more. WHAT SHOULD WE CALL YOU, ASUR OR DGIPHI? DOES IT HAVE A MEANING? Asur is my street name, the bombing one. Dgiphi was my name for commission work but I am now only using Asur. It is my tagline. WHEN DID IT ALL START? It started at school. When I started working, I continued to paint whenever I could and for about three years now, I have fully dedicated my life to graffiti. WHERE DID YOUR DRAWING SKILLS COME FROM? I was never very good at school and never paid much attention in art class. I have learnt a lot from other artists at festivals. I usually do a pre-montage with ProCreate on my iPad, and then figure out the upscaling. WHAT IS THE LURE OF STREET PAINTING? Adrenaline. When one street paints, bombing it is called, on trains or walls – it really gives one an adrenaline rush. But I don’t do that so much anymore.

YOUR STYLE IS DESCRIBED AS REALISM, RETRO AND WILDSTYLE. TELL US MORE. Wildstyle is the American lettering I use. I wouldn’t box myself into the other categories, but I feel more comfortable using dark and expressive tones, from which I can draw out light to create realism. GRAFFITI IS OFTEN VIEWED WITH CRITICISM AND AS A TABOO. HAVE YOU HAD ANY TROUBLE WITH THIS? For sure, but the perception of graffiti has evolved. When I started, it was frowned upon, but also, I was painting in the streets. Now it’s different (and I occasionally still paint in the streets). I’ve had my name on a wanted list but never had any problems. Some of my friends have ended up in court. DO YOU USE PROJECTORS AND SCAFFOLDING? I don’t. I use a square on the wall and then free-hand paint. It seems daunting but it is an easier technique. And no, cherry picker cranes are my tool of preference for practicality. 

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"With my preference for black, red and orange colours, I naturally gravitate toward the firefighting theme.

DO YOU USE CANS OR AN AIRBRUSH SPRAY GUN? In the old days, we used to cut the lid, make a slit and then you’d get a thin line imitating the airbrush. Now, there are many techniques and special caps. The oldschool way was messy. Now it’s the same, just more practical.

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THAT’S A LOT OF PAINT. ARE YOU SPONSORED BY ANY OF THE GRAFFITI BRANDS LIKE MONTANA? Passerbys are always surprised with the number of cans I use but it is not a lot for me anymore. Tintas2000 sponsors me whenever they can, and they are resellers of Montana cans. They sponsored the paint for the Silves fire station. There are only a few sponsors because there are few artists. WHEN DID THE SILVES WORK BEGIN? A Silves firefighter I had met remembered my work and presented the idea to her station. They liked my rendering and so I prepared the project, all this before the fire. Then the fire hit Monchique and Silves so I didn’t start right away. After things calmed down, I started painting. WHAT’S THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FIRES AND YOUR WORK? With my preference for black, red and orange colours, I naturally gravitate toward the firefighting theme. I like what the firefighters do and like to do something to thank them. They deserve it. I’ve since painted other fire stations such as the Taipas Station, Braga, where it had a big social impact because there wasn’t any graffiti in the area. People didn’t believe it was drawn and painted by hand. WHAT’S THE MEANING OF THE SILVES FIRE STATION ARTWORK? I was inspired by a picture by an American photographer and it developed from there. It is shocking and sometimes people don’t like the imagery of breastfeeding but it is a reality. It shows the life behind the firefighter, the unsung family and people that support them every day. With time passing, I think the impact lessens… but it sure is a big wall! DO YOU PLAN ON HAVING A CAREER IN GRAFFITI? Yes, let’s see! There are many walls throughout the world. I hope my name and work spreads.

When interviewed about the impact of Asurs’ mural, Mr André Gonçalves, the Adjunct to the Commander and mentor of the artwork shared that “it surpassed all expectations, not in terms of donations, but in terms of our image, receptiveness and uniting the community. People come on purpose to visit the artwork and it is constantly being photographed. The Silves international community is always very generous and we have had many foreign firefighters visit us. In the first 15 to 20 days, there were more than half a million views on Facebook, with commentaries from all over. It got coverage from CM, RTP1 & SIC and the Algarve Resident, and we have received contacts from national and international firefighter corporations. As the first mural artwork of this dimension in Portugal, it has had a very positive impact. Our firefighters feel recognised, and I think it has been particularly important for our firewomen, to pay homage to the families behind them and to those who are mothers both of their children and the cause.” The Silves fire station currently has 75 firefighters, 32 professional and 43 volunteers, assisted by 33 vehicles covering 680km2 across the eight counties in the Silves municipality. Their Facebook page is constantly updated with fundraising events, and there is a party commission that is organising various summer solidarity events.

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BOATS, BABIES AND THE BOSPHORUS... BY RAY GILLMAN

Julie Battersby recently organised a short break in Istanbul, for Tom and her and four friends. For many years’ Julie’s dad had a boat in Turkey, Julie also lived there for three years working on various luxury yachts. So, as well as seeing Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia museum and the other fascinating tourist hot spots in Istanbul, she ensured the groups itinerary also included some nautical action. A boat trip up the Bosphorus was mandatory. Europe on one side faces Asia on the other, Istanbul, a city of 15 million inhabitants straddles both continents. On the flight from Lisbon to Istanbul she announced another visit she had organised. CONTACTS IN HIGH PLACES. While working in Turkey Julie met a beautiful, fashionable lady and her husband, a very wealthy publisher. The couple were about to renovate a luxury motor yacht, to be renamed in her honour, Çigdem (Simavi). The Simavis interviewed Julie and then entrusted her with a job as Çigdem’s assistant, helping to implement the interior decoration and establish the kitchen and entertaining facilities. It was a big job, every three weeks or so Julie was rewarded with a relaxing weekend in Istanbul, looked after by the seventeen crew on another luxury motor yacht the Simavis owned: Halas. Years later, in 2008, Halas had been transferred to Çigdem’s son, she is now operated commercially as a private charter vessel and special events venue. Julie had discovered this, contacted the management, and arranged for the friends to enjoy a private visit and guided tour. A fascinating journey from warship to private yacht. In 1914 the Ottoman empire, ruled by the Sultans of Turkey, ordered the construction of a new ferry for the Bosphorus. It was made in Govan, Glasgow, and named Reshid Pasha. However it was seized by the British Navy to be used as a warship and troop transporter in the Dardanelles Campaign of the First World War. The infamous Battle of Gallipoli, in Turkey, ironically. In February 1915, the young First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill, along with General Kitchener and the other commanding officers, launched a naval attack followed by the invasion of land troops, in

order to capture the Ottoman capital of Constantinople (Istanbul), take control of the Bosphorus straits and secure the supply route to Russia. After eight months fighting, with many thousands of casualties on both sides, notably among the Australian and New Zealand troops of the British empire, the campaign was abandoned and the invasion forces evacuated. Just five years later the Republic of Turkey was declared and its modernisation began. Kemal Ataturk, the first President had risen to prominence as a commander at Gallipoli. RE-NAMED AND REBORN. The Reshid Pasha had been re-named Waterwitch when it was confiscated by the British. Finally, in 1923, it was handed over to its rightful owner, the Bosphorus Steam Navigation Company, and renamed Halas. (Salvation). Then she plied her trade as the largest ferry on the Bosphorus, until becoming obsolete sixty years later. In 1984 The Simavi family rescued Halas from the breakers yard and refitted her as a 15 cabin, luxury cruiser. Over the decades the yacht hosted numerous guest, including Prince Charles, Princess Margaret, President Mitterand, Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton as well as three Presidents of the Turkish Republic. It was this same walnut- clad, brass-gleaming, historic vessel which hosted Julie on her rest and recreation weekends in Istanbul and which she had the privilege of revisiting with her fortunate friends. WHERE DO THE BABIES COME IN? In Lisbon airport Tom had received the news that he had become a grandfather for the fifth time. Three days later, another couple in the group, Tony and Anne, blinked in the sunshine having just learned that their daughter had delivered their third grandchild. Cue celebrations! “No alcohol within fifty metres of a mosque” they were told, as the bar owner pointed to the gold dome and minarets just across the way! There are sixty-three mosques in Istanbul - one so big it can hold 65,000 people - but they persevered and the group was soon toasting the newborns.

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LIDS FOR LIFE BY SOPHIE SADLER

Vicente

In the July edition, we told you about Vicente and the campaign to collect lids to contribute to his medical care. As a result of many readers asking how this works and where to drop off the lids, we explain more below. Vicente is the four-year-old, who was born with Cerebral Paralysis. Tomorrow magazine invited him to the Summer Ball where we raised €4000 towards his care. When we spoke to Vicente’s mother and grandmother they were appealing to the community to help them give him physio and speech therapy to achieve their dream of seeing him walk and talk. Vicente’s family submitted an application to A Resialentejo, a public waste treatment and recovery centre, created by AMALGA, Association of Alentejo Municipalities for Environmental Management. It is responsible for the Treatment and disposal of urban solid waste (RSU) of Baixo Alentejo. As part of its social responsibility policy, Resialentejo offers a community collection system - "Dê uma Tampa” (Give a lid), which aims to receive plastic or metal bottle covers collected by the public. After being sent to recycling companies, Resialentejo then gives part of the proceeds to successful applicants for the acquisition of medical or orthopaedic equipment, or financing of medical services. Once the lids have been delivered to the recycling centre the value is calculated by multiplying the price per tonne with the weight collected and the charity receives 75% of this value. Having met Vicente and highlighted his case our sister publication Tomorrow Vilamoura - Faro found another case of a girl called Miriam who is also benefiting from this scheme. Now 13 years old, Miriam was born quite normal and healthy. When only a few months old, it is

believed she came into contact with someone with Herpes. Tragically this entered Miriam’s system and is believed to have caused her to develop cerebral palsy. Miriam and her mum, Sandra, live in a small apartment in the centre of São Brás. She looks just like many other 13-year-old girls but sadly is not the bundle of fun and energy you would expect. Sandra spends most of her waking hours caring for Miriam as she has done so for many of Miriam’s 13 years. As with mothers, love drives her on everyday. Living in a first-floor apartment without a lift is not easy for them. If Miriam needs to get out, then often the local Bombeiros will come and carry her down. Miriam needs a range of therapies to help her including speech, physical movement, occupational and physiotherapy. She also has dog therapy which involves visits from dogs who are trained to provide affection, comfort and love. With little state aid available, all these therapies cost money. Currently, over €2000 per month and this is where the used bottle tops come into their own. Collection points exist all over São Brás for used plastic and metal bottle tops. Miriam’s grandfather spends most days collecting these and organising shipment of them to the recycling company. We urge you to collect your lids and to deliver them to the collection points listed. Please also refer to our guide of which lids can be collected for our “Lids for Life” campaign.

Miriam

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JUMP RIGHT IN... Paul Wigglesworth has never been afraid of heights. He had spent a career working in the chemical industry where his role sometimes would require him to scale giant industrial vessels via nothing but a cold steel exterior ladder. For entertainment Paul loves his rollercoasters. No Paul is not afraid of heights. He does though have another issue as he explains, “this is going to sound a little weird, but have you ever been up somewhere really high, looked down and had the urge to jump? I do, my mind tells me that I could make that jump, so I step back to combat the urge. The pier, buildings, cliffs, anywhere high, it is a strange thought to process”. Psychologists call this high place phenomenon or HPP, A recent study by the Department of Psychology at Florida State University concluded that as many as 50% of us have experienced this thought process and they say it may even be a sign of a healthy mind. The French have a name for the sensation. L’appel du Vide, or The Call of the Void. Paul was reading a copy of Tomorrow when he came across an advertisement for Skydive Algarve. Considering his urge to jump and being nearly a year away from his 60th he felt safe in declaring that he would be spending his birthday skydiving. Soon word began to spread and random people would enquire when Paul would be jumping and wishing him good luck. With so many interested people Paul decided to turn his personal birthday gift into a money raising event. “I turned again to Tomorrow magazine and their CASLAS campaign. My wife Norma and I had spent many hours helping at an orphanage when we lived in Vietnam and I thought that helping children in the Algarve would be a good cause.” That next big birthday always seems a long way off until the that day dawns and Paul found himself surrounded by family and friends who had arrived to support him in his jump.

“I was booked for 1.30pm but by the time we took off it was 3.30pm, flight 13 just for good measure. Those two hours went past very slowly and I spent a lot of time considering what I was doing. The longer I watched more and more people land safely my nerves became calm. Then it was my turn, we climbed and people jumped out at various heights, I was going up to 15,000-feet, finally we were there. My tandem skydive instructor hooked on to the back of me and the door opened. My mind was ready to jump but my legs didn't move. I thought I had glue on the soles of my shoes, they would not move at all. My instructor sat down and we inched towards the door. Suddenly we were out and the sensation was such a rush. Free-falling at such high speed when the parachute eventually opened it felt like we were not even moving. Looking along the coast I could see Sagres and in the other direction could almost see Faro, it was really a fantastic view. Looking down I could see the ground coming up to meet us and no sooner than that we landed safely as had everyone before me.” Such is the wide circle of generous friends and family members that Paul Wigglesworth with his selfless act of human kindness raised €1000 which he donated to TACT to be added to their CASLAS appeal. He spent the rest of the day at Restaurante Destino in the beautiful surrounds of Jardim da Meia Praia where Fabio and his team provided the birthday boy, his friends and family a sumptuous feast of Portuguese delicacies and a few well deserved beers.

"Looking along the coast I could see Sagres and in the other direction could almost see Faro"

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CHARITY GOLF DAY The Tomorrow Golf Day at Espiche was the biggest yet. A record twenty-two teams participated in the 6th annual charity golf tournament making this the most successful so far.

are able to offer prizes for the golf days as well as the two balls.

On the course Mike Weston, Keith Clissold, Shona Gemmell and David Harris won with 59 points thanks to a back 9 countback.

The days golf raffle generated €1200, bringing the money raised to a grand total of €3705.15. This will allow TACT to secure the Lagos Soup Kitchen rent for the next six months, put €400 towards the CASLAS summer camp while leaving €300 as a float.

Graham Jones and Steven Dunwell manned hole 9.5, where they provided welcome refreshments in the mid-morning sunshine of cold drinks along with the very popular pork and leek rolls. The beer donated by Joe Rawlins from Kelly’s in Luz also proved to be very popular.

“Pauline Binnie from Espiche Golf and the Club Committee President, Alan Hodson have been magnificent in making sure we had a memorable day, Phil Harding from Creation Media played a major role in ensuring the smooth running, and it was, I think, the best one so far in every way.” Tom Henshaw.

It is with thanks to the incredible generosity of our clients and friends who give so many great raffle prizes that we

“I look forward to welcoming you all to the John Aldridge Golf Day the six and seventh of September.”

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A DODDLE OF A DOODLE

BY DAVID FOOT

For several years I have been a fan of the street art generated by Lagos’ arts laboratory, LAC, despite the fact that I am completely devoid of any artistic talent myself.

I can’t draw, sing, dance, play an instrument or anything similarly creative. So when LAC’s Facebook page advertised something called Full Moon Supervision, described as a free drawing session I thought I may get some tuition, so I went along to LAC’s gallery to find out more. When I arrived at the gallery at 5pm on the night of the last full moon I quickly realised that this was not a drawing lesson at all. It was doodling on a grand scale! A long trestle table ran the length of one of the gallery’s rooms on which laid a roll of extra-wide paper. There were about a dozen of us to start. A couple of holidaymakers from the United States, some UK expats and a few locals. Huge piles of coloured ballpoints and felt pens were placed on the table and we all started doodling. Some beers appeared from nowhere and we doodled away for a couple of hours with some cool jazz playing in the background and lots of banter.

Meanwhile a steady trickle of local families arrived and joined in. Some brought food, including some excellent chicken piri piri, and we quickly realised that some of the kids were a good deal more talented than we adults. Apparently this event takes place on the evening of most full moons, nobody seems to know why but it is great fun and all are welcome. The next event is expected in September so I will be watching the LAC Facebook site and following the phases of the moon so I can join in future sessions. I will bring a few beers as the food and drink are supplied by the local community. Come along and join in too, you won’t end up as the next Rembrandt but you will have a great time and meet some nice people.

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Recently the Tomorrow magazine office received an invitation from LAC to become a media partner with the Association. An offer that Tom Henshaw grabbed enthusiastically. “When I started the magazine my purpose was to unite and integrate the community, so it really does bring me great pleasure that our hard work through all of these years is being recognised with such an invitation. Earlier this year we became media partners to 365Algarve and to now add LAC is a great honour indeed.” LAC offers a number of art and dance classes throughout the year, the next

art classes are due to commence in September. The Association also organises artistic residences with its current priority to expand the programme which houses artists in the Association's headquarters. Previously the site of a convent and then the town gaol, the property is now filled with freedom of creativity and independent expression from the talented artists currently housed there. Little has changed to the interesting building with its cells being used as workshop areas for artists, whose work contributes to the continuing story that only the prison walls could tell. In addition to the main space LAC operate Galeria LAR at Rua Professor Luís Azevedo, nº 37 Lagos, a space utilised for different artistic exhibitions and shows. Currently on show, though only until August 3rd, the exhibition Naked. The opening hours for the gallery are 3pm until 8pm.

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BLUE FLAG DAY As the summer season opens the beaches of Meia Praia, Batata, Dona Ana, Camilo, Porto de Mós and Luz were once again awarded the coveted Blue Flag status, the symbol of environmental quality. Four of the Lagos beaches also received the Accessible Flag Beach award, which confirms suitable conditions for users with mobility issues so they too can enjoy these bathing areas. Reserved parking, pedestrian access, walkways in the sand and adapted toilets also being the main requirements to receive the award. At an official ceremony on the beach of Porto de Mós the President of the Municipality, Maria Joaquina Matos, addressed a large gathering of officials, guests and interested public. She stressed the importance of the

It was revealed that over the next two months, the municipality's environmental services team will promote a diversified programme of awareness activities, covering all of the beaches of the county, with the objective of educating tourists into adopting environmentally appropriate behaviours. On a practical side, in addition to the usual waste collection containers, this year the beaches of Lagos will be equipped with dispensers of reusable ashtrays for collecting cigarette ends to encourage smokers not to leave their butts in the sand. Cigarette butts are made of cellulose acetate, a plastic which persists in the environment. It is estimated that they take 10-15 years to break down. The residue chemicals found in one cigarette butt can leach out and contaminate approximately 7.5-litres of water within one hour, this contaminated water is lethal to aquatic life. Please use the ashtrays or better still, take your butt home with you. This campaign is sponsored by the companies Unilever / Olá, Ecoambiente, Sopromar and Intermarché, includes the involvement of beach operators and is supported by local institutions such as the Lagos Science Center, NECI and many more.

CHANGES AT THE SOCIETY OF ARTISTS After having been brilliantly led by its founder Alyson Sheldrake, the Algarve Society of Artists will now be managed by Kyle Rodriguez and Yayeri van Baarsen. The couple, who previously published Enjoy the Algarve magazine, are thrilled to be the new coordinators of Algarve Art. They are looking forward to supporting and promoting all forms of arts, as well as the wonderful artists that live and work here in the Algarve. Kyle and Yayeri would like to thank Alyson for creating this Society and, over the years, turning it into the lovely group it is now. The Algarve Society of Artists has been launched with the aim of drawing artists together (no pun intended!) across a wide range of creative genres and showcasing their work to a wider audience. Knowing how difficult, yet ultimately rewarding, being an artist can be out here in the Algarve, the Society has set up a website with individual artist listings. This allows every artist to have a strong web presence and a unique URL to share with

clients and customers. Apart from showcasing a wide range of artists’ work, the Algarve Society of Artists also promotes the art and craft exhibitions, shows, get-togethers and classes of our members online. Algarve Art members, who range from painters and photographers to sculptors and visual performers, are regularly featured in Tomorrow magazine, in their Meet the Artist section. Membership of the Algarve Society of Artists costs €15 per annum.

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CAN YOU TELL US WHO YOU ARE. My name is Sarah Burbridge, originally from the UK although I now live in Lagoa in the Algarve. WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DO? I am a submarine artist. I paint submarines, I don't paint surface craft, airplanes or anything else in fact, just submarines!

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Welcome Home, a British Oberon Class submarine entering Portsmouth Harbour returning home to Gosport, England in the eighties.

Lorient Dockyard, Type II U-boat emerging from one of the Dom bunkers, Lorient, France

WHERE DID YOUR INTEREST IN SUBMARINES COME FROM? Most people think I must come from a long naval background or at least have one family member who served as a submariner. I don't. My interest in submarines started two decades ago when I lived in Brittany, France. I ran a scuba diving club and regularly dived near the old U-boat pens in Brest. These dominant concrete structures got me thinking of times past when the harbour was a major setting for Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. Inside the vast pens, home to Dönitz’s 1st and 9th U-boat flotillas, there would have been so much activity preparing for a U-boat’s next patrol or perhaps welcoming a returning boat. HOW DID YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAREER BEGIN? While painting scenes for myself I was requested to paint a U-boat picture for a dust jacket by military history publishers Pen & Sword. I then expanded to painting both British and American submarines. Despite no formal training, my reputation as a submarine artist was beginning to grow and I was delighted to start working solely on commissions. One of my early commissions was from a Royal Navy diver who in 1982 had worked raising Britain's first submarine, HMS Holland 1, from the seabed. It was a truly emotional moment for all concerned when the completed painting was duly presented. WHERE ELSE ARE YOUR WORKS ? My paintings are exhibited in the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and at the Royal Naval Submarine Museum in Gosport, also at the Deutsches U-Boot Museum, Cuxhaven in Germany to name a few places. My artistic journey has led me to meet other artists with similar interests and hence I formed the online website where twenty artists from all around the world now showcase their artwork. Submarines from every nation and covering the entire era of underwater warcraft are available to purchase as prints or originals, or even consider commissioning a new creation.

Beauty in Wartime, A WW2 Type VII U-boat sailing under a beautiful sky.

HOW DOES YOUR ART AFFECT YOU? Over the past two decades I have had the pleasure to speak with many submariners. It is a humbling experience to sit next to these men who have experienced so much, to listen to their stories of bravery and camaraderie. It is an honour for me to then paint their stories.

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CARING FOR THE ELDERLY IN THE ALGARVE With the national statistics office once again confirming that while the population of Portugal continues to shrink, the group that continues to grow fastest is that of her elderly folk. Len Port, investigative journalist, explores some of the options available that will confront many of us at some time. Care for the elderly within an aging population is an ever greater challenge, but quality services are already in place in the Algarve for visitors and permanent residents from abroad, as well as local citizens, many at a significant cost. The various services include assistance from unofficial carers, registered caring agencies, retirement homes and sheltered communities with nursing facilities. The Portuguese have traditionally looked after their own elderly within their family circles. This is partly due to their culture, as well as costs and a state system with poor resources. Foreigners who have not worked in this country and paid into the social security system are obliged to return to their country of origin or seek private care. With people generally living longer and illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer’s increasingly on the rise, private care has become all the more vital. Competent help at home can be best obtained through reliable personal recommendations. Arrangements to help those with physical or mental impairments can range from a few

hours a day, a few days a week, to round-theclock full-time in extreme cases. The current normal hourly rate for informal daytime care is €10, less for overnights. That means that round-the-clock care can reach €6,000 or more a month. Registered agencies charge even more, typically €12.50, €15 or even €17 an hour during the day, providing a wide range of home services all over the region using networks of fully trained associate nurses and carers. A cheaper option for those in need of fulltime care would be a partially state-funded retirement home. Full-board in a single room, if you can find one, may cost €1,900 a month, not including medications or special medical treatment. By contrast, the Madrugada charitable organisation, founded in the western Algarve in 2009, offers palliative care free of charge. Most of its patients affected by a life-limiting illness are located in its main operational area, between Lagoa and Budens. Dependant on fund-raising events, donations and charity shops, Madrugada’s clinical team provide care

to those who prefer to spend their remaining days in their own home. Madrugada say the criteria for receiving home care considers the patient’s wishes, the clinical indications, the suitability of the home environment for safe and effective nursing care, the willingness of the patient’s family and current medical team to work in tandem with their professional team. Special care equipment is made available to ensure that patients remain as safe and as comfortable as possible. In addition to palliative care, Madrugada provides more normal hourly or daily services with carers looking after patients at home. Another unique organisation in the Algarve but in a very different setting is the Monte de Palhagueira sheltered community. Comprising a village of 33 privately-owned properties next to a 20-room nursing home, it is located in the beautiful hillside setting at Gorjôes, a 20-minute drive from Faro Airport. Other features interspersed by landscaped gardens and connected by tranquil lanes include an Anglican Church, a restaurant, a tennis court, two swimming pools and an ornamental lake. The village properties are all different in size and shape, costing from €90,000 for a one-bedroom apartment to €340,000 for a three-bedroom, two-storey villa. Properties seldom come on the market and when they do, those already living in the community or on a waiting list have first choice. The nursing home costs at Monte de Palhagueira depend on the size of the room and the level of care, but are between €1,100 and €1,350 per week.

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New Fish Ornate wrasse (Thalassoma pavo)

Blue crab (Callinectes sapidus)

NEMAlgarve, Novas Espécies Marinhas do Algarve, is a citizen science campaign that collects data for the Centre of Marine Science (CCMAR) and Universidade do Algarve, who are striving to further increase their scientific knowledge on marine species that have been appearing along the Algarve coast in recent years. “Being a citizen science initiative, NEMAlgarve want to increase our collaboration and communication with residents and visitors who we count on to report their findings in order to help scientists better understand the distribution of species”. Says João Encarnação, head of the research project. “We are specially interested in collaborating with fishermen, both recreational and professional, spearfishers and SCUBA divers too, due to the type of species we are looking for." We are interested in invasive species that were brought by direct action of man and have a negative impact on local fauna. Species with sub-tropical or tropical affinities which have been expanding their distribution North due to climate change and some local species that due to changes in habitat or climate have been increasing in abundance, or appearing in areas where they were not previously found.” Instead of seeing the new arrivals as potential threats to the local biodiversity, the study is examining ways to create new opportunities for the region, through their introduction to local economy as new fisheries resource and exploring new uses in the field of the blue economy. “We are also evaluating if with this approach we can in some way control the spread of these invasive species

Fireworm (Hermodice carunculata)

and at the same time reduce the fishing pressure on some local species.” Of the new species identified, currently only the blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, and the American meagre, Cynoscion regalis, are considered invasive, the rest are species more characteristic of sub-tropical areas. Some species have been in the Algarve for years although have been increasing in abundance recently. Since mid April when the project began there have 34 validated observations, of which 17 were invasive blue crab. Two of these reports were of particular interest because while known to inhabit the Guadiana river, Faro and Ria Formosa there had never been evidence of any further west. In July their existence was confirmed in both Albufeira and Armação de Pêra, giving the scientists a clear indication that the species is already moving West along the Algarve coast. Collecting date and creating records NEMAlgarve are asking for your participation and have made reporting your findings easy with a wide variety of solutions to facilitate data collection. Firstly they need at least three key points, a photograph in order to confirm the species, the date of observation and a location as precise as possible. Any additional information you are able to collect, such as, at what depth it was observed, the water temperature or how it was caught is also very valuable data.

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open to ideas from people who wish to use the space for other activities that would add value to the lives of the community. The playground was approved by the Junta de Freguesia and built on what was essentially abandoned land, funded by câmara de Lagos, it is now a great meeting point. Members can also host parties there and get reduced rates at the café / bar. The dance academy SobreArtes, hold their classes in the large studio and there are also Hatha yoga classes. The French club, Les Coupains have a library on the first floor and also have the activity “marche aquatique,” a form of exercise, which involves walking through water.

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BY SOPHIE SADLER

By Joining the Luz Social Club Walking up the Rua Direita in Praia da Luz just before the post office, you might have noticed the new playground on the right and wondered what was going on? I went to investigate. The playground is part of Clube Recreativo Cultural e Desportivo Luzense and if you are a parent, yes your kids and welcome to use it while you enjoy a well-earned beverage! The most direct equivalent in English would be “Social Club” and it was founded in 1939 for cultural and sporting events. In its heyday the clubs members would take part in sporting fixtures, a testament to which is shown in the upstairs professional pool room where cups and trophies line the wall. The club still hosts one athletic meet per year but the concept had become a little outdated. That was until the board led by the dynamic team of President Hernâni Silveira and his daughter, secretary Sofia Silveira who I meet for a guided tour. They wish to preserve Portuguese traditions and culture while embracing the new members of the community. “The organisation was very closed and we are trying to open it up,” Hernâni tells me. “There is a new board and members and we're are trying to offer this space to the whole community all ages, sexes and nationalities.” All of the members work for free and financial support comes from Junta junta de Freguesia (parish council) and the Câmara Municipal de Lagos (Lagos town council.) They must justify their activities to these entities in order to receive more funding and so they are appealing to the community to support their groups. They are very

At the top of the stairs you see from the road, is a Development Centre which is available for the use of the community and hosts some fantastically practical support groups such as Kids Study, in both English and Portuguese plus computer troubleshooting and crafts. Sofia tells me; “Marcar o Ponto" is a free and informal meeting of inexperienced people or not, who want to dust off their sewing machine and other tools used in sewing and knitting and give shape and life to sewing projects that have been postponed or unexplored. This initiative aims to promote inter-help, communication, the ability to carry out personal projects and thereby enable the reuse and recycling of materials that could otherwise be wasted giving them a new life.” The centre is contributing to the Guinness Recordbreaking attempt by the Espiral das Vontades association in Monchique to make the largest crocheted blanket in the world. Volunteers crochet squares which are then sewn together to make a record-breaking mega blanket! After their hopefully successful attempt, they will break the blanket into pieces and give to associations that are in need of them for helping people in the winter months with the cold. In Marcar O Ponto in Saturday’s afternoon 14.30 - 17.00 they are there to receive donations for the project or if you want to learn a new skill they will teach you to make the squares. Of course, the pièce de résistance of the centre is the Banho 29 party in Luz which they organise. This year it will feature highly regarded Lagos musician Humberto Silva, along with the inimitable talent of Toby One and the peerless funk of the Cuban Brothers. If you head down to the seafront in Luz at around 21.00 on the 29th you can expect pumping rhythms, tasty food stands and lots of revellers running into the sea at midnight. If you wish to become a member of the social club and benefit from discounts you will be €12 per year out of pocket. So we are calling on all residents of Luz to part with €1 per month to support this community hub.

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30th Lagos Bay Race

Lagos Town Hall is again promoting the Lagos Bay Race, already in its 30th edition, challenging all sports lovers to race along the sandy beach of Meia Praia. The run is scheduled for 10am on August 4th. Free registration by email until August 1st.

What's on in August Photo © Dave Sheldrake www.davesheldrakephotography.com

MEDIEVAL FAIR The annual Medieval Fair in Silves is one of the biggest summer festivals in the Algarve. For ten days in August the historic capital of the Algarve is taken over by the colourful festival. Each year follows a particular theme with nightly dramas and re-enactments, the story this year will portray the departure of al-Gazalī, a poet and Muslim ambassador who left on a diplomatic mission to the land of the majus, (Vikings).

Medieval costumes, horse tournaments, jousting knights, music, dancers, drinking and eating, there are also plenty of merchants and craftsmen selling a variety of goods, mostly influenced by the Arabs. Silves Medieval Festival runs 9 -18th August from 6pm every evening until 1pm. Daily tickets are priced at €2 while hiring a 12th century costume is €3.

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Shark Race Shark Race Portimão takes place on August 3rd on Praia da Roche at 9pm while Shark Race Lagos will take place on Meia Praia, August 10th at 9pm. Shark Race is 8km of running and 4km of walking along an illuminated course. Anyone over 18-years can sign up for the 8km Race with a Mini Shark Race open for those who can walk up to 15-years old. There will be massages, healthy snacks and live music for all participants.

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The Banho 29 is a mixture of traditions and rituals that have been passed from parents to children with the belief that taking a bath in the sea on the evening of August 29th is the equivalent of taking 29 baths. While the origins remain uncertain this popular summer event has a host of activities at other locations if you are unable to get to Praia da Luz, where, throughout the day, various sporting activities are accompanied by music and dancing, with the main event being a bath in the sea for everyone, some in

traditional costumes, a fireworks show concludes the entertainment around midnight. In Lagos, it is the beaches of Solaria, Praia da Batata and Meia Praia where more entertainment can be found including the contest for old swimsuits. Revellers group around bonfires along the beach, eating, drinking and telling stories until they too take the traditional dip in the sea.

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YOUTH BEACH PARTY The Lagos Sunset Color Party returns in August for the 3rd edition. After a record year in 2018, when more than 3000 people gathered on the beach to battle with paints in the most

WHAT’S ON colourful of events, the organisers, (AGarra, Lagos Young Association with the support of Lagos town hall plan to raise the bar in 2019. On stage will be the Karetus as heads and masters of madness, as well as DJ DEELIGHT ft. Landu Bi and The Kottas as the artists who will represent the local talent. Adjacent to the pier in the S.Roque area of the beach you will also find free wifi, inflatables, circus entertainers, dancers, ice cream salespeople and other surprises prepared especially for you as part of the celebration of youth. August 15th from 4 – 11pm, you must be over 8-years of age to attend and tickets cost €6 for one, €8 for two with a group pack of four priced at €22.

SARDINE FESTIVAL RETURNS The famous sardine festival celebrates its 25th anniversary from August 7th to 11th, with a surprise scheduled for August 6th. On the eve of the opening a historical reconstruction of the sardine landings will be dramacised by local theatre groups in costume who will evoke a time from decades ago.

restaurants and more than two-thousand seats, the whole riverside area of the city, between the Portimão Museum and the area between the bridges, will be full of interesting stalls, street entertainment artists, free of charge inflatables and various leisure activities including a 38-metre high Ferris wheel.

The sardine is once again the queen of the party in the riverside area of Portimão with five nights of good food and a lot of musical entertainment. The popular party marks the Algarve summer last year attracted fifty-thousand visitors.

The main stage comes to life each night at 10pm, with the following acts: 7th Amor Electro, 8th Bárbara Bandeira, 9th Marco Rodrigues, 10th C4 Pedro and 11th Expensive Soul.

One of the biggest gastronomic events in the Algarve with seven partner

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Luz Celebrations The annual August summer parties at Praia da Luz return with The August Party, 16, 17 and 18th offering live music plus lots to drink and eat. The party continues later in the month with Festa Nossa Senhora da Luz, or Lady of Light Party, a traditional party that runs 30, 31 and September 1.

FESTIVAL TIME MEO Sudoeste, the huge summer festival returns to Zambujeira do Mar on the southwest coast for its 23rd edition in August. Celebrate the height of summer with a week at the beach in the company of some giants of EDM and Urban Music. Additional musical offerings from hip hop, pop and other artists who are sandwiched between Blaya, the female Brazilian star who opens the festival on August 7th and Joss Stone who headlines on August 10th, the closing day. Camping at the festival is free for anyone who buys a pass for the full festival with free WiFi available across the entire venue. The camp site also provides festival-goers with a community kitchen and a grocery delivery service which allows you to pre-order all of your groceries then collect them on site. Additional amenities include a laundry space as the organisers try to provide some level of comfort. The beach is just 5-minutes away with the festival promoters running free buses all day to help people get there. The camping site opens on August 3rd, With the festival running August 6-10th. A festival pass costs €120 while daily tickets are priced at €55.

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LIVE AND LOUD The first Live And Loud Festival comes to Alameda da Republica in Portimão. The Knight Riders will open the show on the 28th from 3 - 6pm, while on the 29th One Vision, a Queen tribute band will play from 10pm until 12.30.

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THE CITY OF DREAM AND SECRETS Discover the grandeur of the past, from the golden age of discoveries through to the contemporary and urban art that today enriches the city. The Lagos Town Hall are offering tours of the town during the month conducted in English although registration is compulsory. A minimum of 10 participants with a maximum of 25 for pedestrian tours and a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 40 for the tourist train are required. August 6, 12 and 27th 9.30 -11.30pm. The Manuelina Architecture Walk around the historic centre of Lagos exploring the Manueline architecture of the gothic period. The tour includes a visit to Odiáxere and Luz with transport provided by CM Lagos. August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29th 10am -12.30pm. Religious Architecture Walk is a daytime tour where you learn about the iconography and architecture of the "Chapel of Bones", integrated in the Church of São Sebastião.

FATACIL 2019 With artisan craftsmen making wares to live rock bands, luisitana horse riding displays, eating and drinking, curly horned sheep to brand new tractors, Fatacil is best described as a agricultaral show blened with a music festival and provides hours of entertainment for everybody. Running 17-26th there is a packed programme best checked online.

August 7, 13 and 28 - 9.30 - 11.30pm. The Heraldry Tour is a night walking tour exploring the architectural heritage of the heraldic public and private property that has existed in Lagos since the 16th century. August 3rd 10 - 11.30pm. The Urban Art is a night tour on the tourist train exploring more than a dozen contemporary works of public art that are scattered throughout the town, including the roundabout art. August 12th 9.30 - 11.30pm. The Death Penalty Walk is a night walking in the footsteps of the last person sentenced to the death penalty in Portugal in April 1846, and learning of the struggles between the Liberals and Miguelistas when the city was besieged for a month. Register up to two days in advance at Lagos Tourist Office or by email naming your intended activity.

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Dancing in the Street During August, from 9.30pm until 1am, Praça do Infante will be filled with the sound of music and shuffling feet.

The five free concerts are organised by the Parish Council of S. Gonçalo who have bought various artists to promote dance and musical entertainment for the warm summer evenings.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF TRADITION Every August since 1984 the Folk Dance Group of Odiáxere have been keeping the folklore of the county alive with their annual festival. August 3rd at Largo da Igreja several invited groups from other parts of the country will come together to share stories of a community through word, music and dance as it has been passed to them by the previous generations. Many members encourage their children to participate and it is common for three generations of the same family to make up the almost 60 dancers in the group.

Collecting clothing and instruments over many years, which have been catalogued in the Ethnographic Museum of the Odiáxere Folk Dance Group, today costumes are produced by the local seamstresses who makes the replica clothing of the Sunday best from a time gone by. The songs and the musical instruments, the accordions, triangles, harmonicas, castanets and Portuguese guitar are mostly original from a century ago though.

Lagos Book Fair returns to the town square August 2nd through 15th from 7pm until midnight each evening. For the second year the free event organised by Lagos town hall in partnership with Ria Formosa Books, Up to the Moon and Timo Dillner promises a variety of additional entertainment.

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Further event partners include the International Bookshop on the Avenue who offers not only Portuguese books but many other European languages too and The Owl Story who are the only truly English bookshop in Lagos and the Western Algarve that caters for all genres and for all ages. From fiction to modern and classics they also offer a wide range of non-fiction, History, Military, Poetry alongside a range of esoteric subjects you will probably not find elsewhere in Iberia. Every evening there will be a mixture of book readings, musical poetry and

XVIII FETAAL Fair of traditions and arts of Algarve takes place August 9 - 11th at Bensafrim Urban Park, organised in a union of parishes between Barão de São João and Bensafrim. With handicrafts, local sweets and regional products this event has a variety of attractions that delight visitors during the days of the fair. A lot of dancing, music, gastronomy and tradition awaits those who wish to know more of the Algarve.

workshops each designed for children, adults and families. Some of the workshops have limited availability so check the event website for details. On the 8th and 15th from 7pm there will be an opportunity to sit in the square and play board games for five hours. There are plenty of tables so you can bring your own games to share with new friends or join a table with a game you know, or would even like to learn. On the 12th starting at 8.30pm there will be a Keyforge tournament. Keyforge, or Call of the Archons, is a card game where each player has a unique deck and with it face their opponents. Knockout rounds lead to a final where a prize is given. Registration is required with payment of €9.90 at Stand up to the Moon, the maximum number of players is 32.

+INFO:  www.cm-lagos.pt  BibliotecaMunicipaldeLagos

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TOBYONE AND AMIGOS BY REBECCA SIMPSON

TobyOne and Amigos are set to take Lagos nightlife by storm this summer with Grand Café hosting an incredible series of events. Toby has dreamed of this summertime line up for a long time and with the help from host Grand Café, the dream has become a reality. Every two weeks Toby has a worldrenowned DJ playing with him. From Leeroy Thornhill (Ex The Prodigy) to The Dub Pistols, Lagos is going to be the place to be.

in Toby’s words; “ BOOM !! instant success.” With Grand Café already being a great place to enjoy the summer I asked Toby what he thought the event would bring to Lagos. “For Grand Cafe, it lines up their season but this series of nights are now an integral part of a Lagos summer.

When interviewing Toby, I asked what was his inspiration behind this remarkable summertime event. “TobyOne and Amigos, in all honesty, was born out of the lack of quality events and music here. Adding to this, the fact I can only do a few festivals during the European summer this is a very elaborate way of getting my DJ friends over for dinner and a glass of vinho whilst trading music ideas and creative juices.”

The internet, word of mouth & PR will put Lagos on the map for quality nightlife. Combined with the new era of quality modern eateries, the rock & roll/surf bar life and adventure sports, this makes Lagos a real contender for being one of the most outstanding places to spend your summer in Europe if not the world.”

Toby talked to the management of Grand Café about five years ago and they put in the investment via the quality sound system and with Toby’s investment in the international talent they have created a winning event,

Elvis Lives

The Beira-Mar Music cycle ends on Friday, August 23rd, with the Elvis Extravaganza concert by the Algarve Jazz Orchestra (OJA), directed by Maestro Hugo Alves. Inspired by the big band sound Selvis Prestley and the Jazz Orchestra will review the entire career of the King. Bring your Suspicious Minds and Blue Suede Shoes to the beach of Praia da Rocha in front of Hotel Jupiter and Hotel da Rocha. Once again the event provides free entry.

A.Skillz; Heatwave; Stanton Warriors

The series of nights have so far been a huge success and with more incredible names lined up over the next couple of months, Toby has once again made Lagos the place to be this Summer. If this is the line-up for 2019 we all wait in anticipation for what he will bring next year. Who knows what surprises may be in store this Autumn.

Event dates: 6/8 The Heatwave 20/8 Stanton Warriors 3/9 A. Skillz 27/9 The Dub Pistols

ALVOR FIXE MARKET The great open-air Fixe Market returns to Alvor on Thursday August 8th for the second year with the theme, Blue Water.

wide choice of street food with this years event promising plenty of fun, music and entertainment for everyone.

This three-day market is aimed at creators with small brands and microenterprises who produce original products, either handmade or in small semi-industrial units to showcase their designs and products in a relaxed evening atmosphere.

Organised by Teia D'Impulsos and the Parish Council of Alvor with the support from Câmara Municipal de Portimão, ALGAR and Sagres Beers the market opens each evening from 6pm until 1am and runs from Thu Aug 8th 2019 to Sat Aug 10th.

In addition to the quality Portuguese crafts the free market offers visitors a

+INFO:  AlvorFixe-Market

WHAT’S ON

BEACH GAMES Organised by Clube Recreativo Cultural e Desportivo Luzense the Volleyball Tournament of Praia da Luz takes place August 10 - 11th from 9.30am until 8.30pm.

YOGATHON FOR OCEAN RESCUE BY LENA STRANG The global menace of waste and plastics deposited in our oceans is becoming more and more apparent along with the effect it has on the environment and our health. This was recently brought home vividly to yoga teacher Noeline Oldham. She and her husband returned to the Maldives for a special break, having already spent an idyllic holiday on the islands thirteen years ago when they had just met.

Two afternoon sessions will be devoted to children’s yoga (7 – 14 years) Session 4: 12.30 – 1.45 Session 5: 2.00 – 3.15

“When arriving at the island where we were staying, we were met with plastic bottles in the ocean and soon realised that waste too was being pumped through pipelines straight into the sea. Near the inhabited islands the once colorful corals were bleached and dead,” she says. They returned from the vacation upset and totally deflated.

Sessions are for beginners so no previous experience is necessary. Please wear loose clothing and bring a water flask. All classes cost €10 each. Booking is done via Boavista Spa reception where a complete programme is available. Noeline can also be contacted directly.

Noeline knew she had to do something. During a meditation session a few months later she came up with an idea. A Yogathon to raise awareness for the urgent need for change, while at the same time raising money for a worthy cause. The WWF in association with Ocean Rescue / Sky News will be the beneficiaries of the money raised at the event. The Yogathon will take place on Friday 30th August at Boavista Golf and Spa Resort, Lagos, between 8am and 8pm. The morning sessions will be based on Hatha Yoga and each class has a duration of 75 minutes. Session 1: 8.00 – 9.15 Session 2: 9.30 – 10.45 Session 3: 11.00- 12.15

Late afternoon and evening sessions will be based on Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra Meditation. Session 6: 3.30 – 4.15 Session 7: 4.30 – 5.45 Session 8: 6.00 – 7.45

During the day there will be film footage regarding the effect of plastic waste, information about the work of the charities involved and how the money raised will be spent where Noeline hopes that she will further raise awareness, particularly for youngsters. The effect of pollution is most notable in areas like the Maldives where pristine areas are being destroyed but here in the Algarve we are not escaping either. Noeline hopes that the Yogathon will play its part. She herself is going to spend twelve hours with minimal breaks in addition to donating her salary earned that day.

+INFO:  Boavista Golf and Spa, Atalaia, Lagos  +351 282 000 100 / 963 614 499  Noeline Oldham

ART EXHIBIT The Interpretation Center of Vila do Bispo are currently exhibiting a series of paintings in gouache and watercolor, The Place of Lighthouses by António José Ervedeiro. With free entry the art will be on display until August 30th, from 9am through 3.30pm.

MIXING IT UP On the August 3rd in Lagoa the biggest MMA show in the country will take place, with both male and female competitions there will be plenty of cage fighting action for sports fans, reserving tickets is recommended. Centro de Congressos do Arade, Encosta do Arade Parchal. Doors open at 7pm

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A Wild Paradise Wild Paradise is the theme of the photographic exhibition at the Lagos Zoo.

Recording the animals at the zoo, the images were captured by the photographers Ricardo Marcelino, Carlos Pontes and Carlos Oliveira. The exhibition is held in the Medusa snack-bar at the Lagos Zoo and is open to the public until September 30th.

GOLF COURSE ANNIVERSARY The annual celebration to commemorate the opening of Santo Antonio Golf Course will take place on Sunday, August 11th. The day will include a Singles Stableford golf competition for the Pepe Gancedo Trophy with a shotgun start. Afterwards there will be a prize giving buffet with a delicious menu, professional service and live entertainment. The Parque da Floresta golf course opened in 1987 and was designed

CELEBRATING AMERICANA Americancars Algarve will take place August 10 - 11th at Parque Lazer das Figuras, Faro, the festival that celebrates American culture is much more than just a car show. The event is the brainchild and hard work of Carlos Miguel Vila. During the day Miguel works in the Sulpeças store in Faro, a shop that his father started in 1976 supplying parts and accessories for vehicles of two or four wheels. For years though, his passion was rebuilding his classic 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible. Once his dream car was complete he had the idea to create a show for other American car owners. The first event was a huge success attracting 42 cars and many people who had come to admire the rare vehicles. Today American car owners from across Europe descend on the festival that has grown to attracting American motorcycles, bicycles, choppers, american craft and food stalls with rock and roll provided by four live bands. There is also live football with the American football team Algarve Sharks. While almost untouched

for centuries is it any wonder that American culture has also found a welcome home in Portugal? Making her debut at Americancars Algarve 2019 will be Manoj Patel's 1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVille. With more curves than Marilyn Monroe, bigger fins than jaws and more luxury than a Saudi prince's palace the iconic car is sure to attract many admirers and plenty of new friends. Hiding a true gangster pedigree the immaculately presented car was once owned by a moll of the Krays. Sadly though her frame had been bent beyond repair and Manoj had to ship a donor car to the UK from the states once he had found one. The curved glass, miles of chrome and self closing trunk sum up an era of luxury that became attainable by a regular family. Based in Lagoa the american beauty is the perfect car for a wedding or special day out.

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August Calendar CLASSES & ACTIVITIES

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ROLL UP for experienced bowlers Mon & Fri 10am, Bowls for Beginners Tue 11am (1st lesson FREE), €10 (non mem.) | Floresta Bowls Club | Rua Direita | Praia da Luz, 919707635 Latin & Ballroom Tues 10- 11.30 (Interm) 11.30am (Improv.) & 12.30pm (Beg.) | €9 | Alvor Community Centre Wed 7pm (Begin.) Carvoeiro Clube de Tenis, €8 961916821 Netball Wed 7pm | All ages & abilities,Tennis Courts Boavista Golf Resort, charlie.milsom@gmail.com Circus VagabunT Classes for children (6-12yrs) Tues 2.30-6.30pm Aljezur/ Wed 2-5.30pm Budens/ Thurs 3-6.30pm Odeceixe, €25 p/m, Leo: 968296503 Photography Advice Mon 11am-1pm, Art Academy Marina de Lagos 917271789

August 6th, 13th & 20th BBQ with Live Music 6- 9.30pm inc salad and dessert buffet & 1 drink €22 (Kids 4-12rs €12) Golf Santo Antonio, Budens 282690051 August 10th Introductory Breathwork Workshop 123pm €35 | Please register insight.pt 913127421 August 11th Pepe Gancedo Golf Trophy Single Stableford Shotgun start 9am Golf Santo Antonio, Budens | 282690054 Open Mic Night | Wed 9pm ’til midnight | All artists musicians, poets, comedians, dancers & fun people welcome | Free Admission | Junction 17 (Under The Galley Restaurant) Luz | 964201904/ 911568625

Open Mic Night | Dance or Sing Along Fri 6.30pm ’til midnight | All artists musicians, poets, comedians, dancers & fun people welcome | Free Admission | Salema Market 964201904 Quiz Night Mon 9pm | Rodizio of Tapas (Call for dates) 7pm | BBQ Meat Feast Sun 2pm - 9pm €7.50 , The Courtyard Bistro & Bar, Alvor, 912441143 August 18th Free Introductory Talk on Transcendental Meditation | 5pm | limited seats, 19th - 22nd Transcendental Meditation Courses, Quinta Bonita Luz 934540782

Aljezur International Choir Singers from the Southwest Algarve | Thurs 2pm | Sing in various languages, Music Room Aljezur Bombeiros, 914285640 Kidstudy- individualized tutoring €8 | Booking required | 1st floor - Clube Recreativo Cultural e Desportivo Luzense 967335332 Classical Guitar Classes (English Speaking ABRSM Certified) 1-2-1 for children, adults & seniors €20p/h (References available), Lagos, Paulo 962690582

Junior Golf Academy Sat 3pm |, Mixed Group Lessons Fri 9.30am | (Max 7 p.p. class) 24hr advance booking | Equipment provided, Espiche Golf, Espiche Contact Golf Professional Mickael Carvalho mcarvalho@espichegolf.pt Tennis Doubles-Round Robin | Thu 3-5pm €10 | Tennis Lessons with Pro on request T: 282690008 Kids Golf Lesson(4-6) Tue & Fri 9.30am €12 Adult Try Lesson Tues 12pm €15 Golf lessons with PGA Pro on request (inc.equipment) Football Academy 4(15yrs) Mon & Thurs 9.30am €18 (or 3 for €48) | 282690054, Golf Santo Antonio, Budens

Beginners Yoga Classes Wed 2pm Hatha Yoga Classes Wed 6pm Yoga for Back Care Thur 2pm, Lagos Marina, €10 (€45 for 5) T: 912176914

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EVENTS Champagne Brunch Sun 2-5pm (Blues, Jazz & Rock) The Galley Restaurant Luz, 964201904

Computer Classes Sat 10am | All levels | Lagos, 91876461

Hatha Yoga (Begninners) Mon Wed & Fri 9.45-11.45am, Yin Yoga Tues & Thurs 9.45am | | Booking required, €10, Boavista Golf Resort | Luz, Yin Yoga Mon 4pm, Hatha yoga (beginners) Fri 3.30pm, €12pc or €60x6, Alma Verde, 963614499 Qi Gong Mon 8.40am | Tai Chi Wed 8.40am €8 Inlight, Lagos, 913127421 Tai Chi Wed 10.30am | Qi Gong Fri 10.30am €7 Meditation & Sound Healing Fri 11.30am (Donation), Madrugada Center, Praia da Luz Tai Chi Sat 10am (City Garden Castle, nr Arco de S. Gonçalo (Donation) 939734394 Gentle Hatha Mon 6.30 - 8pm & Wed 12.15-2pm | Old School | Burgau | €8, 965201477

USEFUL NUMBERS GENERAL FAITH Sunday Eucharist Services 8am & 11.30am, CoE | St Vincent’s Anglican Church | Praia da Luz (church by the sea), Chaplain: 282789660 Sunday Service 10.30am International Christian Community, Madness Restaurant Lagos Marina, 932082813

CHARITY & SUPPORT August 21st Alzheimer's/ Dementia Support Group 11am, Snack Bar Silva, Estrada Albardeira, Lagos, Carol 926297527 or Kirsteen 968084946 Riding for Disabled | Mon, Wed, Fri 10am | Volunteers welcome, weather permitting, Bensafrim, 915090044 AA International English Speaking Meeting Wed 7.30 - 9pm, Rua Da Freguesia Lote 12c, Lagos, 964201904 / 282760506, AA hotline: 917005590

INFO: WWW.CM-LAGOS.PT EMERGENCY 112 HOSPITAL 282 770 100 RED CROSS 282 760 611 FIRE SERVICE 282 770 790 POLICE SERVICE (PSP) 282 780 240 NATIONAL GUARD (GNR) 282 770 010 TELECOM NAT. INFO 118 CITY COUNCIL 282 780 900 TOURIST OFFICE 282 763 031 TOWN INFO 282 764 111 TOURIST SUPPORT 808 781 212 TAXI SERVICE 282 460 610 BUS STATION 282 762 944 TRAIN STATION 282 762 987 TAXI : PEDRO COSTA 917 617 675 LAGOS CINEMA 282 799 138 CULTURAL CENTRE 282 770 450 HEALTH CENTRE 282 780 000 LUZ DOC (LUZ) 282 780 700 PRIVATE HOSPITAL 282 790 700 CHIROPRACTOR 282 768 044 DENTAL CLINIC 918 366 646 LAGOS VET 282 782 282 FUNERAL SERVICES 282 769 827 MOBILITY VEHICLES 964 230 225 ALL MOBILITY AIDS 282 760 611

PHARMACIES/CHEMIST LACOBRENSE NEVES CHEMIST RIBEIRO LOPES TELLO CHEMIST SILVA CHEMIST ODIÁXERE CHEMIST

282 762 901 282 769 966 282 762 830 282 760 556 282 762 859 282 798 491

CONSULATES/EMBASSIES BRITISH FRANCE (FARO) GERMAN (LAGOS) NETHERLANDS (FARO) CANADA (FARO) SWEDISH (FARO) IRISH

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NO JOB TOO SMALL PORTUGUESE LESSON 912 417 994 TRANSLATIONS 916 618 527 ALICE (PORTUGUESE) 914 269 118 GAVIN COX (BUILDER) 916 430 132 HELIO (ELECTRICIAN) 917 288 966 LUIS (LOCKSMITH) 964 605 213 CHIM. & WIN. CLEANER 926 860 123 RUSSELL (MECHANIC) 282 639 778 ANA (SEWING) 919 747 591 STEVEN (COMPUTERS) 936 387 512 PEDRO (COMPUTERS) 917 165 238 XELI (FLORIST) 282 768 129 UK DELIVERIES 0044 208 123 1966 DESIGN 916 606 226 ALISON HAIRDRESSER 918 663 352 PAINTING - INT / EXT 925 374 624 CARPET CLEANING 915 532 850 PAUL (POOL REPAIR) 965 641 898 ACCOUNTANT 969 041 750

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TEAMWORK SUCCESS

BY PHIL EGGINTON

Round five of the 2019 Hankook 24-Hour Series was held at the Autódromo do Algarve on July 6th and 7th with a grid of 28 sports and touring cars making this 24-hour race very spectacular.

Photo © Phil Egginton

I was given close access to one of the teams racing, Parkalgar Racing, who are based at the circuit. Mercedes AMG have a partnership with the circuit racing school, so naturally, a Mercedes AMG GT was the chosen car. The car competed in the GT4 class for modified sports cars where races feature both professional and amateur drivers. Competing in this class against Parkalgar were a BMW M4 GT and two Aston Martin Vantages, one being driven by Pedro Lamy, a Portuguese exformula one driver. The Parkalgar team consisted of professional driver, José Monroy, Brazilian born Joaquim Penteado, Cascais based Australian, Mal Sandford and the CEO of the Autódromo, Paulo Pinheiro. Each driver did approximately 90 minute stints in the car, meaning a total of six hours of driving each. This is very different to F1, with one driver per car for a race lasting around 100 minutes. The drivers and car were supported by a small team of engineers from the Autódromo and Porto based Veloso Motorsport. Far less engineers than an F1 team use. The 24-hours began at mid-day on Saturday, the drivers and the team having completed practice laps into the late evening the day before. I won’t bore you with hour by hour race details. I will, however, share what I observed over the 24-hours. My lasting

impression was of the level of teamwork. Each engineer had a very clear understanding of what their specific jobs was. This was immediately obvious in the pit stops. For some it involved working as a pair changing wheels and tyres. Others helped change the driver including changing seat padding for the different drivers. Two wore fireproof overalls and refuelled the car. One had the important task of making sure the windscreen was cleared of debris from tyres and the inevitable dead flies. All of this means that pit stops took on average three minutes. Not the two seconds taken to just change wheels in F1. Being the local team also meant great support from the circuit staff and management throughout the day and night. Together with the friends and family of the drivers, any spare hours were spent encouraging the team. All of these playing key parts of the whole team. I also shared the experience of the drivers, engineers and supporters by having to cope with little or no sleep for 24-hours. I observed no difference in the level of dedication and professionalism over the period, it did not matter if it was 3pm or 3am, the engineers had a great sense of humour and banter which no doubt helped them through too. I got drawn into the atmosphere myself. I found I could not go away and sleep. I tried to snooze for a few hours, but the noise of racing and the excitement of sharing the experience got the better of me. I was taking photos on circuit and in the pits throughout. I planned to photograph in the hour before dawn. The light is very blue at this time. All I could see was a dimly lit sky as the sun rose behind the nearby hills. This was interrupted by the bright lights of the cars. A very evocative scene I will remember for a long time. At noon on Sunday, after 629 laps the Parkalgar Mercedes finished second in class. This was just two laps behind the class winning BMW M4 and four laps in front of a hard charging Pedro Lamy in the Aston Martin. The event overall was won by the Scuderia Praha Ferrari 488 GT3 having completed 721 laps at an average speed of nearly 140kmh. A total of 23 cars finished out of the 28 entered. Overall a great experience and I must confess I slept for 15-hours from Sunday through to Monday. Thank you to Parkalgar for letting me share the experience. Well done for a great team result! Phil is a motorsport photographer and journalist who now lives in the Algarve.

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Surfer Sam BY SOPHIE SADLER

15-year-old Sam Hearn moved to the Algarve last year because his parents Sue and Adrian wanted to give him the chance to surf every day.

This was more than a whim! Sam has held the title of English National Champion for the last four years and currently holds the under 16's English National Champion crown. His parents, Adrian and Sue, wanted to give him the best opportunity to excel. Sam now attends the Aljezur International school and can surf every day, he is currently in the English squad, hoping for selection into the team to compete in the World Juniors in California this October. Sam moved to Portugal from Exeter, Devon in January 2018, his parents followed in September. Sue tells me; “Sam stayed with our amazing friends Andy and Julia and we went to and fro, to make sure that he liked the school before we gave up our jobs in the electricity industry. ”The family had been coming to the Algarve for 15-years and fell in love with the area a long time ago. Sam says; “It’s great much better than my school in England and I have lots of friends a few which I sometimes surf with so it’s cool. In my old school, no one surfed because we lived too far away from the sea.” He missed his Mum and Dad initially; “ I stayed with their friends and they took me surfing as well so it took my mind off of it a bit. I knew it would be worth it in the end.”Adrian has surfed since he was 17 and from about the age of six Sam was taught by Dad and encouraged by his brothers, Tom, who surfs and Jake, who boogie boards. “He entered his first competition at the age of eight in Cornwall and came 2nd, we soon realised he had a natural ability and a great love for the sport which we have encouraged ever since.” In the summer holidays, the family spent most weekends in a caravan in Polzeath but other than that he was lucky if he surfed once a week and in the winter months it could be weeks between a surf. “His brothers are proud of his progress and it has taken us to some

amazing places in the world. He is so humble about his achievements which is an amazing quality in him,” says Adrian. Does Sue worry about him as a mother? “So far he has not had any serious injuries but yes when I see him in waves three times bigger than him with rocks all around him!!! Yes, I do worry but I have to trust his capabilities.” I ask Sam what he loves about surfing? “The places it takes you and the people you meet and the feeling of being free in the ocean. My favourite wave is Arrifana which is only five minutes from where I live. It's great I can surf before school when the surf is good as well. I just enjoy the thrill of improving all the time.” The selection for the world juniors in October comes from a seven-boy squad for his age group, they hold weekends where they are coached and trained but as Sam is in Portugal he sends video clips of him surfing here. The coaches and the manager then make a decision on who they think will represent the UK best. “Hopefully up to now being English Champion you get automatic selection I’m just waiting to hear.” Competitions are normally four surfers competing in a 15-20 minute heat. This is judged by up to four judges and you can have a maximum of 15 waves with your top two scoring waves counted. The judges look for speed, power and flow on the wave. “It is very competitive, there are a lot of really good surfers in my age group but we are all really great friends and get on well both in and out of the water.” Last year Sam competed in the European Surf Championships for the UK where he finished sixth, so hopefully some good times lay ahead for Sam.

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"He entered his first competition at the age of eight in Cornwall and came 2nd"

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Golf Tips

Bunker Play

BY MICKAEL CARVALHO This Tip covers how to escape from a trap approximately 10 metres from the hole. A bunker is the number one public enemy for many golfers. The difficulty comes simply from the fact that sand is movable, and the type and quality can vary significantly from course to course and from one bunker to another. Psychologically the fear of remaining in the sand after several attempts makes this a difficult part of the game but with the following tips and illustrations, I will make it easier for you to overcome this obstacle. 1. POSTURE & SAND Your posture must be dynamic in front of the ball which needs to be positioned left of centre in the stance. The grip should point to the left side of your belly button (as with all golf shots) and the arms must form a triangle with the shoulders. Test the sand by wriggling your feet into it in order to determine how hard or soft it is. If your feet sink, then the sand is fine, and the Club will have no trouble passing through the sand, but, if the feet have trouble sinking into the sand then you will require more force through the shot. 2. SWING At address, the Club is positioned 4cm before the ball and the eyes should be fixed to this spot because it is at this point where the Club must meet the sand. It is essential to maintain

a strong and dynamic posture throughout the stroke. Maintain a good speed through the shot, do not decelerate. Do not try to lift the ball with your hands, allow the club loft to do that as you swing into the sand, through the ball. 3. DISTANCE There are different ways to control the distance on a bunker shot. You can vary the impact position into the sand behind the ball. Further from the ball for shorter shots (more sand) and closer to the ball for longer shots (less sand) or you can adjust the angle of the club face entry into the sand with a more open face for close shots and more closed face for longer shots but this can be difficult to be specific without considerable practice. Control the takeaway to vary the distance using the same spot contact (4cm behind the ball). Mickael Carvalho is the resident Golf Professional at Espiche Golf.

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Photo © Algarve Pro Racing Guia based Algarve Pro Racing achieved a desired top ten finish in the 87th 24 Hours of Le Mans held over the weekend of June 15th. The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the worlds premiere endurance race. The team entered an Oreca 07 sports prototype car in class LMP2 with this being the teams fourth start at Le Mans.

ALGARVE PRO RACING HITS PODIUM TARGET BY PHIL EGGINTON

Drivers for the event were Frenchmen Andrea Pizzitola and David Zollinger together with USA born John Falb. With three hours remaining Algarve Pro Racing worked their way up into the top ten in class, after twenty-four gruelling hours of racing and 357 laps of the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe completed, the Algarve based team received the chequered flag in tenth position. Algarve Pro Racing Team Principal, Stewart Cox, said: “Tenth in the 24 Hours of Le Mans is a very solid result. Andrea,

John and David all did an incredible job with varying levels of experience and we gave them a good, wellprepared car. All-in-all, a very positive week at Le Mans.” Algarve Pro Racing is entered in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS), the final 4-hour race of the season takes place at the Autódromo do Algarve on October 27th. Phil Egginton is a motorsport photographer and journalist who now lives in the Algarve.

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SPORTS

FIRST STOP, PORTIMÃO The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race announced that Portimão will be the first stop of its 40,000 nautical mile global ocean adventure. This is the first time a European destination has been named as the first stopover in three editions of the race, the event last visited Portugal in 2005. Eleven 70-foot ocean racing yachts will start to arrive into Marina De Portimão from September 8th after racing from the UK. More than 700 non-professional sailors from 44 different countries will be taking part in the Clipper 2019-20 Race, the twelfth edition of the biennial ocean race. The Clipper Race was established in 1996 by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to sail solo non-stop around the world 50-years ago. Clipper Race Founder and Chairman Knox-Johnston said: “After months of training and preparation, our Clipper Race crew will leave London and have a fast and exciting race to Portimão. It is the perfect way for our crew to start their circumnavigation”.

Over eleven months, the crews will cross six oceans before arriving back to the UK in the summer of 2020 as fully proven ocean racers. They will be tested to their absolute limit by Mother Nature. What makes the challenge all the more incredible is the fact that every crew member is a non-professional sailor, with the teams made up of doctors, homemakers, lawyers, builders, nurses, farmers and surf instructors - is the only event of its kind for non-professional sailors. While in Portimão Visitors and Race Crew Supporters will be able to visit the Race Village at the marina and take part in all activities planned, such as Open Boat Tours and talks with the men and women taking part in the race. The fleet will then set sail for Uruguay on September 15th.

SPEAR FISHING CHAMPIONSHIPS After the first two rounds which were held in Cascais, thirty-six athletes headed to Peniche for the final days competition for the national championship titles for spear-fishing. Demonstrating the sports continued growth among women the event saw five competitors taking to the water.

In the men's division, the current world champion, Alvor based Jody Lot became the national underwater champion for the fourth year. He was followed closely by his teammate Matthias Sandeck, whose combined results also handed the club title to the Clube Naval de Portimão, ensuring a clean sweep for the Algarvians.

A sea bass of 2.766kg was enough for the Sagres resident, Teresa Duarte to be crowned female national champion adding to her world crown won last year. Her catch also the largest fish of all the competitors.

The competition, organised by the Portuguese Federation of Underwater Activities (FPAS) in partnership with the Clube Naval de Peniche donated all of the fish caught during the two days to a social solidarity institution, the

Center for Solidarity and Culture of Peniche. Spear-fishing requires more than just fishing skills as the results are made up from the sum of points earned by the variety of species captured, as well as by their weight. There are also minimum size and weight requirements for each species, with the athlete being penalised for fish not conforming to the rules means that a hunter needs a good eye and fast brain adding up potential points needed to be a winner.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

GOLF AND YOGA BY ANN DE JONG

Golf is a game that physically requires strength, mobility, core strength, flexibility, balance, and stamina. It also requires mental skills, such as focus, staying present, acceptance and calmness. All these attributes and skills can be gained through yoga practice. The poses you do in Yoga are of great benefit to golfers. Helping to keep the body supple, but when the poses are held for a while, this helps to build strength and stamina. Yoga also involves balance, which can help to keep the body still especially when it is windy, which it is prone to be at this end of the Algarve ! Often a lot of golfers play with some pain, especially in backs, knees and shoulders, doing Yoga helps to relieve the pain, to stretch out the muscles and to balance out the body from doing a very one sided sport. The mental side of golf can be one of the hardest to master, and this is where Yoga can really help out. Yoga teaches us to be present, to breath and to calm our

mind. Personally I have found that Yoga has had the biggest impact on my golf game, being able to stay calm, to accept when shots do not go where we want them to be, to stay focused. The breathing practices used in Yoga to calm the mind are great to use on the course, especially when you need to keep the calmness, to keep the rhythm of the swing going, and to stay focused on the present. The more we can allow the body to move freely and the mind to stay calm, the better our golf game will be. Ann De Jong is a Yoga Teacher, Personal Trainer & qualified Titelist Performance Institute Level 1 Trainer. Her Yoga classes in Burgau are Tues & Thurs at 10am, Wed at 9.15am.

Migraine headaches are incredibly common, in fact, they are the third most common disorder worldwide. Modern medicine has relatively little to offer, which explains why I see a lot of people in my practice with this debilitating condition. Women suffer twice as much as men, and a surprising 90% of sufferers have a family history of migraine attacks. Treatment involves avoiding personal triggers, certain foods, weather changes, bright lights and addressing stress and hormonal balance. The Pill and Mirena coil can cause migraine and non-migraine headaches in women, an important thing to be aware of.

Herb of the Month BY POPPY BURR

In terms of nutrients, I always recommend magnesium, B complex and CoQ10. These have been researched in connection with migraines and are known to support mitochondrial energy production as well as methylation. As for herbs, Feverfew or Tanacetum parthenium is one that has been officially researched as a migraine preventative. Historically, it has been used for pain in highly sensitive people, for rheumatic complaints, earache and headache. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, daily use of dried feverfew leaves reduced the average number and severity

of migraines, with no notable sideeffects. It acts as an anti-inflammatory and helps to dilate blood vessels in the head, encouraging circulation and preventing blood clotting. For this reason, it is best avoided in combination with blood thinning medications. The fresh leaf is considered the most effective. Take two or three per day as a migraine preventative, with some fat (butter or coconut oil) to help the components pass the blood brain barrier. I give my patients a fresh tincture of the herb, which also works well. It’s worth remembering that pain is a symptom, a warning that something isn’t right in the body. The herbal approach, as always, tries to get to the root cause through diet and lifestyle modification as well as herbs, cultivating better body awareness and overall health. Poppy is a degree-qualified medical herbalist practicing from two clinic spaces in Aljezur and Praia da Luz. She offers holistic consultations and personalised treatment plans using plant-based medicine.

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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EYELASHES

BY DONNA GROOM

Without breaking the bank! The reality is that as we get older we start to notice that not only do we get lines and wrinkles around our eyes but the once long, thick eyelashes that we once possessed seemed to have become sparse, fine and no longer worthy of even a coat of mascara. Well, the good news is we can fight back and enhance what was once there.

If you don’t fancy the synthetic route, then you have the option of lash serums. These are great at lengthening the lashes. They are packed with vitamins and peptides. The best time to apply the serum is at night. This is because during the night our body repairs and nourishes the cells. It will help the serum to become more effective by using it then.

There are lots of things available to us now. Eyelash extensions are a great way to have an immediate longer and thicker look. Within a couple of hours, you have yourself a set of eyelashes. You can choose different lengths that are suitable for the look you want. There is however a certain level of commitment. Maintenance for this type of treatment is every two to three weeks and a little extra care is recommended in the preservation of the lashes.

You need to apply along the lash line as close to the root as possible. Lashes renew themselves naturally every six weeks so it isn’t an overnight solution but the lashes can increase in length by up to 90%. It will take about four to six weeks before you really start to notice a difference. However, it is what I like to call a Cinderella cream as once you stop using it, your long lashes are back to what they once were in a few weeks! Therefore

this serum can become a life long friend in the quest for longer lashes. Another alternative is lash lifting. This procedure has been around for over twenty years but in recent years has become very popular. It gives a natural lift or curl to the lashes and can last around six weeks, if not more, depending on the cycle of your own hair. Having a tint after adds a bit of depth and can give our eyelashes a real purpose again and you can put a bit of mascara on for a more dramatic look. This is my recommended treatment and if you combine the serum with the lash lift and tint together you can really take those once invisible barely there lashes to the next level.

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CHRONIC SKIN ULCERS

BY NIKI MEDLOCK

Signs, symptoms and treatment

Skin ulcers start slowly and, as the layers of skin start to break down, they gradually worsen. In the early stages an area of lighter or darker skin discoloration may be noted and the area may burn, itch or appear to thicken. As the ulcer becomes worse the skin tissue disintegrates and, depending on the severity of the ulcer, can affect just the top layers of the skin or, in more serious cases, affect the lower layers of the skin even reaching the underlying muscles and bones.

spread to deeper tissue, bones, joints and blood. Treatment for skin ulcers has to be tailor made for each case, depending largely on the type and severity of the ulcer. The goal is to avoid infection, remove any dead tissue, treat any bacterial infection while ensuring that the pain and inflammation is controlled.

Generally ulcers appear like round craters with the outer borders, as well as the surrounding area, looking raised, inflamed and red. Areas of the ulcer can turn black as the tissue dies and they may cause pain, as well as discharge a fluid, which can range from clear to yellow/green fluid and may give off an odour.

In recent years there have been many advances in the treatment of ulcers with the use of materials that can actually accelerate the healing process by directly replacing and promoting the elements required for skin healing.

Due to the fact that these wounds often happen because of compromised blood circulation they can take a long time to heal and require specialised medical treatment. The increased risk of infection not only delays the healing process but can promote

Improving circulation is a very big part of treatment along with lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, stopping smoking and losing weight are encouraged. Good healing depends on a good treatment plan, time and patience!.

HEALTH & BEAUTY (like arm balances) effortless, taking them on to a SUP board will humble many of those who have mastered many poses. The pace of your practice will slow down. Many times we hurry to get from one pose to the next and forget to pay attention to how we move, how we focus and the quality of our breath. Yoga on stand-up paddleboard forces you to slow down your pace and gain more focus on your practice.

WHAT THE SUP IS SUP YOGA?

BY CHLOE WARD

SUP (Stand up Paddleboard) Yoga is practised on top of a SUP board, on the sea or in a pool. You have no choice but to “be here now” when it comes to practising yoga on your floating yoga mat. Paying attention to every breath and body movement, every placement of a foot, leg, or arm is key to keeping your balance. You don’t have to be an advanced yoga student. Less is more on a stand-up paddleboard. Simple yoga poses are all you need to develop body awareness, taking them on the board just enhances that awareness. Advanced yoga students, can bring another level of challenge to their practice and for those who find most advanced poses

The same muscles are challenged but in a different way. Typically you use your breath, focus, along with the muscles of the body to steady yourself in yoga poses. You use most of those same skills and muscles when you’re doing stand up paddling. Additionally, poses on a SUP board tend to give a greater challenge to the quadriceps, shoulders, arms, knees and especially the core area because of the modifications to create balance in the pose. No practice will ever be the same and you can experience a different practice every time you go out on a paddle board because the wind and water conditions are always changing. Not only is it a chance to experience the beauty of the outdoors, but SUP yoga is also fun and is a great practice for developing mindfulness, focus, balance and breath skills. “Be calmly active and actively calm. Be intensely aware of everything you are doing.” Classes run three times weekly in Praia da Luz and we also offer private sessions for a group of six people. Wear anything you feel comfy in, loose stretchy clothing or swimwear is perfect. All you need to bring is a towel and a change of clothes, just in case, because yes, you may just get wet.

+INFO:  Body Soul Balance with Chloe Ward  www.bodysoulbalance.co.uk  chloewardhealing@outlook.com  +351 964 593 937

Healthcare at the Beach Once again the Algarve Regional Health Administration, in collaboration with the Portuguese Red Cross are providing thirty-one beach first aid points along the coast.

Providing on the spot nursing care, evaluation and liaison with outside resources in the event of a more serious condition, the service has been designed to alleviate stress on the local hospitals during the busy holiday season. Sunstroke, stress breakages, cuts and spiderfish bites are the main complaints.

In 2018 thousands used the service demonstrating its usefulness. The Beach Health Centres will be open the whole of August from 10am until 7pm, then from September 2nd until the 15th from 10am to 6pm. Nurses can be found at the following beaches, which should not be confused with lifeguard stations, Praia da Rocha, Vau, Alvor, Praia da Luz, Porto Mós, Salema, Mareta, Odeceixe and Praia de Monte Clérigo.

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I.T. CAN BE EASY BY STEVEN DUNWELL

ACCESS ALGARVE With over 500 vouchers and 250+ Buy-1-Get-1Free deals, the Access Algarve app provides savings to both residents and tourists covering the area from Sagres to Faro. Vouchers are accessible through the purchase of a €10 subscription of the mobile app, with 4 main categories covered: Food & Drink, Activities, Golf and Lifestyle. There are vouchers to suit everyone to keep you and your family entertained.

ALGARVE WINES – ENOTURISTIC GUIDE Released by the Algarve Wine Commission (CVA) early in 2019 to promote the regions’ local produce, this is a great app for us Algarve food and wine lovers. It is an easy way to search for the best restaurants, Wineries/ Adegas and wine tasting in your local area. It has a nice clean interface, with most entries showing opening hours, maps and other useful information this app is sure to become very popular.

VISIT PORTUGAL TRAVEL GUIDE This app allows you to organise your itinerary, obtain real time tourist information and search their huge database. Download the information you need for your trip and access it offline, so no roaming charges.It uses your location to provide information, including local weather, art and culture, nature, outdoor activities, surfing, golf and of course all our favourites, food and wine.

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AIRFLY, FLYING HIGH Paul Toussaint has been a professional skydiver most of his adult life.

replicates the sensation of skydiving that he invested.

Addicted to the adrenaline rushes experienced from the sport, Paul thought that nothing could replicate the sensation. “I saw a lot of these machines, they were like toys, until I tried this Russian built Tornado, I thought wow, now that's something”. Paul was so impressed with the machine that

“When you are in the sky you look around and you are down in 50-seconds. With AirFly you can fly solo for a minute while your friends and family watch on just metres away and the cost is a fraction of a tandem jump”.

AirFly is located in Portimão Marina.

New Surf Venture Nuno Viegas is a retired pro surfer who has dedicated his life to the surf industry. His new venture, Glassing Portugal, based at Start Up Portimão, keeps Nuno connected to surfing. The company distributes a wide range of products across the country that are focused on their recycling, environmental and Eco credentials from brands such as Northcore and Amazing. Mineral and vegan sunscreens, surfers food books, organic t-shirts and all of the accessories that a surfer needs to live an eco-friendly lifestyle. Nuno's core products though are his eco sustainable surfboards. The company owns the production rights to several major brands and have just secured a new partnership with Simon Anderson. Simon was a leading pro surfer of the late 70's and early 80's, winning five world tour events, the Pipe Masters and Bells Beach until he switched to making boards. “Simon is one of the world's most elite shapers, his three-finned thruster innovation revolutionised surfboards design so I am completely stoked to be working with such a legend”. Simon was responsible for creating magic boards for surfers like Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, Andy Irons and many of the top riders, Nuno can have a new board in your hands in 24 hours or up to three weeks if you order a custom board. Nuno dedicates part of his life to looking for new brands that are designed to deal with the sustainable worries of surfers.

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BUSINESS

KITE MAG RIDES HIGH BY SOPHIE SADLER

The headquarters of TheKiteMag, kitesurfing’s bible, has just moved to Praia da Luz. Tomorrow Magazine went to meet owner Alex Hapgood to find out more. Media entrepreneur Alex worked in a variety of careers, from temping in a biscuit factory through to teaching as a secondary school teacher, before becoming a journalist.

“When I began TheKiteMag the focus was on quality photography and features and on giving the magazine that 'coffee table' quality that you can't find online."

He started kitesurfing in 2001 after dislocating his shoulder learning to windsurf, “while I was out of action I walked along Brighton seafront and saw kites in the air and was a bit like ‘what is this crazy new sport?’ But as soon as I recovered I decided to learn.” Wanting a change in career to give him more flexibility to pursue his sporting pursuits, he decided to try and forge out a career in writing. He moved to Cornwall where he lived for ten years before relocating to Portugal. “Initially I did a lot of work for free and developed a portfolio before being picked up by a surf magazine publisher and working as a subeditor there. Next stop was editing a kitesurfing magazine in the UK which I did for four years.” While in this job Alex felt that there was space in the market for a 'quality' Kitesurfing magazine. “With the advent of the internet, the staple content of many specialist magazines, such as news and event write-ups, was now essentially redundant as people access this information immediately online.” “When I began TheKiteMag the focus was on quality photography and features and on giving the magazine that 'coffee table' quality that you can't find online. We also play with different effects on the cover and with different paper stocks within the magazine. In the 'print is dead' era, I felt that you needed to provide something special and people would then be happy to pay for it.” This has proven to be the case, and the

magazine has grown over the last four years. Last year the company began printing the magazine in German as this is the biggest single market for kitesurfing and this year they are also beginning Foiling magazine, which will showcase the relatively new sport of surf/SUP hydro foiling. Much of the distribution for this will be the US, but Alex anticipates seeing increased popularity in the sport across Europe. “Portugal has a rapidly developing scene with Foiling, so I think this is the perfect place to be located, I can even see the ocean from my new office in Praia da Luz.” Alex and his wife Jane, have been visiting Portugal for over 15 years for surfing trips then later with their three children on family holidays. “We have always enjoyed surfing and kitesurfing, so traveling the west coast of Portugal and north-western Spain provided endless opportunities for exploration. It had been a dream to move here one day and as our children got older, the pressure increased to move while they were still young enough to adapt to a new life and culture, so we moved almost two years ago when our oldest son was six.” Alex now has an office in Luz and manages his team from there. So why does Alex think this area is the place to choose for kitesurfers? “There are several different 'disciplines' within kitesurf and the Algarve has something for everyone. If you want to ride a conventional 'twin tip' board, then Alvor lagoon is one of the best spots in Europe for this with its flat water. It is also the perfect place to learn. For riding in the waves, Bordeira on the west coast offers some great conditions for experienced riders. And for kiters riding 'hydrofoil' boards, the flat water of the south coast is perfect.” I am pleased to report that TheKiteMag along with Tomorrow magazine are proving that the print era is far from dead, and there is room on any coffee table for a quality magazine!

BUSINESS

QUINTA DO MARANHÃO BY LENA STRANG

Tourism with a Difference Situated in tranquil surroundings on elevated ground, it offers spectacular panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Although it is near the village of Bensafrim and not too far from Lagos, I am able to take in the calm and serenity of the place. I am here on the invitation of Natividade Correia, a familiar face at Lagos Saturday market where she sells her home grown organic produce. I remember Natividade mentioning a long time ago that she was planning to turn the 7-hectare farm into a centre for agro tourism. It took many years of meticulous planning, securing necessary licences and doing all the necessary renovation work to reach the point this summer with the centre ready to welcome its first visitors. I am having a sneaky preview before the grand opening the following Sunday. Catarina Gorgulho, Natividade's daughter who lives on the premises and oversees the centre, accompanies us on a grand tour. With her unbridled enthusiasm and knowledge, she along with her mother, provide me with detailed information about the history of the farm and what it has to offer visitors. The farm has belonged to the family for over one hundred years. “My grandfather bought the land at the turn of the 20th century. He built the main house that we now call Casa Mãe and began dry farming on what was then stony scrubland. My father extended the farm and introduced new livestock. He continued to work the land and planted many of the trees that are now mature,” Natividade explains. She points to one of the fresh looking whitewashed houses complete with blue surrounds: “That is Casa Mãe and it's where I was born.” Catarina now lives in a nearby house being the resident hostess. Wonderful continuation of family history, I think. Today the farm complex consists of two low rise buildings with six adjoining houses of different dimensions, each with shaded terraces. At the entrance of every house are handmade traditional cement or hydraulic tiles made especially at the Terracota do Algarve factory at Santa Catarina. This is an eye for detail repeated throughout. Each house has been restored in a sympathetic manner, maintaining traditional features albeit with a modern twist. In order to maintain a direct link with their original functions, the houses have been named Eira (Threshing floor), Celeiro (Barn), Palheiro (Haystack) ect. There is also an impressive communal area overlooking a saltwater swimming pool and two barbeque areas.

The fully equipped accommodation is simply and tastefully furnished. There are interesting touches such as the colourful patchwork quilts made by Natividade’s mother, the antique suitcase, once owned by her grandmother, now serving as a stand for a television and headboards featuring traditional patterns. Being one of the very few centres for Agro tourism in the region, Quinta do Maranhão has much to offer visitors who relish the proximity of a natural setting and the experience of a rural heritage still much in evidence. Both mother and daughter have a deep conviction of the necessity to implement organic farming practices and develop plant and animal biodiversity. I have already noted the proliferation of native trees, extensive areas for the happy chickens to roam and solar panels for the heating of water. “We also intend to explore traditional crops in the light of modern knowledge of sustainable organic farming,” Catarina says. And can visitors be part of this, if they so wish? Yes, is the definitive answer. Various activities related to the environment, cultivation of crops and care of farm animals are planned throughout the year. The multifunctional communal area can host meetings, workshops and conferences. As a former arts and drama teacher, Catarina is raring to go. “I would like nothing better than to organise wildlife walks for youngsters and point out the flora and fauna around us. This is the best way to learn!” she enthuses. I come away with a profound respect for what has been achieved. The idea for the centre is based on the belief that the heritage that has been handed down over the generations needs to be preserved and developed. There is potential for further revitalisation of the farm and enjoyment for anyone who visits. I wish Natividade and Catarina the best of luck with their venture at Quinta do Maranhão.

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A LAZY GIRLS' GUIDE TO AUGUST BY THE LAZY TIGERS

Grab Some Nuts August is one of our favourite months at London Tiger Coffee. So many families visit Lagos so often that we see the same friendly faces every year. However, this influx does mean that we have even less time to exercise ourselves in the kitchen. What you need when you are pushed for time and are too tired or lazy to eat out is a “hero” ingredient. One that requires no preparation and will never let you down, and boy, do I have one for you. Open your cupboard and have a good rummage around, past all the dusty herbs and fruit flavoured vinegars. Have you found a big jar of peanut butter? Of course you have. News just in, August 3rd is the somewhat enigmatically named “Grab Some Nuts Day”, so, let’s go. Firstly, a cookie that has only three ingredients, well okay four, but salt doesn’t count. The smell will pervade the house and impress visitors with virtually no effort on your part at all. PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES (makes 16) - 200g peanut butter - 175g golden caster sugar - 1/4 tsp salt - 1 large egg Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line two large baking trays with baking parchment (papel de forno). Put the peanut butter and sugar into a bowl with the salt and mix well. Add the egg and mix again until the mixture forms a dough. Break into 16 cherry tomato sized chunks of dough and place, well spaced apart, on the trays squashing them down a bit. (You can freeze them at this stage for two months, add

an extra minute or two to the cooking time if baking from frozen). Bake for 12mins, until golden around the edges and paler in the centre. Cool on the trays for 10mins, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Next, if you absolutely have to cook dinner, how about satay? You can grill almost anything, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, any firm, meaty fish or chunky vegetables. However, the laziest thing to do is thread some wooden skewers, which you have pre-soaked to avoid burning, with some of those really thin slices of pork they sell in the supermarket for Bifanas. Marinate the meat (or listed alternatives), if time allows, in a little olive oil and lemon juice first, then either get a man to light a barbecue, they are really quite good at this on the whole and I always think a man should have a hobby, or put them under the grill for a few minutes each side. Serve with this really easy satay sauce. EASY PEASY SATAY SAUCE (4-6 servings)

Add a splash of water if it is too stiff. Transfer to a small pan with the coconut milk and heat gently for 5 minutes, stirring continually, until combined. Serve as a dipping sauce for the meat or veg. Lastly, my secret weapon in the war against hard work. How about combining pudding and drinks by serving guests an alcoholic milkshake? ALCOHOLIC MILKSHAKE - 3 big scoops of ice-cream - 150ml of fresh milk - 50ml of whatever alcohol takes your fancy Blended together. After that you are vamping it. Add any peanut butter you have left to vanilla ice cream and Baileys for a Salted Caramel. Add rum and a few raisins to chocolate ice cream for an Old Jamaica, vodka, strawberries and a shop bought meringue nest to some strawberry ice cream for an Eton Mess. You get the idea, the world is your lobster.

- 1/2 lime, juiced - 1 tsp honey - 1 tbsp soy sauce - 1tbsp of curry powder (hot as you like) - 3 tbsp peanut butter - 165 ml coconut milk

As always, we lazy girls must celebrate the holidays that are just for us and August 9th is one such holiday, America’s National Book Lovers Day. Good book, shady spot, cool drink. You know what to do.

Mix the lime juice, honey, soy sauce, curry powder and peanut butter in a small bowl.

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MAGNIFICENT SEVEN The Carmelite Convent is where the famous Dom Rodrigo de Lagos is presumed to have originated. Chosen as a candidate to represent the region in the Seven Sweet Wonders of Portugal competition where one of the main criteria is tradition. For Lagos you can not get much more traditional than the Dom Rodrigo. The Algarvian cake was first created in the 18th century in the old Convent of Our Lady of the Carmel in Lagos by the hands of the Carmelite nuns, in honor to the gentleman D. Rodrigo de Menezes, Governor of the Square. Today the bakers continue to use the same locally produced ingredients that go into the recipe as they did back in time.

The commercialisation of Dom Rodrigo de Lagos began in the 1930's with the opening of the House of Regional Sweets, Taquelim Gonçalves, who remain the oldest establishment in Lagos dedicated to sweets. The semi-finals will take place on August 24th and 31st, such is the importance placed upon the event there will be two live television broadcasts on RTP1. The Gala Final takes place on September 7th and will also be broadcast on RTP1 in prime time. Vote for your favourite online.

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Spice up your Life A lot is said about curry here on the Algarve and the general opinion is that it stands up well as a cuisine so Yum Yum and chums were in Burgau this month and upon recommendation, the Spice Cottage beckoned. Now curry is very personal thing and we all think our local one is the best for whatever reason so to impress away from home was always going to be challenge. Did it? Yes, it sure did. Chums had been before and we were greeted by the owner Nasreen Kumar who knew our guests by first names, always an excellent start. The poppadoms arrived with pickle tray and they were soon demolished as they were fresh and light. Still warm too. All 5 of us had different dishes but we decided to share the starters. Onion Bhaji, tick. Vegetable samosa, tick and the vegetable pakora, tick. All lovely and generously portions and just right in the spice department. Main courses were butter chicken which was lovely and smooth, chicken dhansak, again spiced just right and a generous amount of chicken, lamb saag which definitely gave my fellow yum yum reviewer their daily intake of greens. The chicken shashlik was a big portion that we ended up sharing, very tasty and cooked just right. Not charred like so many barbeque

dishes, and finally a lamb balti. Lamb too and not mutton as in some curry houses. The naans were scrummy, one garlic and one peshwari were perfectly cooked and made for a good doggie bag to go as we were full. We had rice for two as I had been advised that the dishes were well portioned. Spot on advice. All washed down with the usual beers, water and coke. We were the first to arrive and by the time we left it was full so if arriving after 8pm, my suggestion is to phone ahead and book. We sat inside but there is an outside space for people providing plenty of room so not to feel on top of one another. The entire place has a great setting. Price-wise, the dishes start at about €8 or €9 for a main course but one of our guests very generously paid the bill so I can’t comment on the final amount. This for me was a curry house on top of its game with service, taste and value for money. Well done Nasreen. We have eaten in lots of curry houses here on the Western Algarve and Spice Cottage is definitely worth a visit. Get in before it gets too busy. A return visit is already booked.

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PETS & WILDLIFE

THE GREAT TURTLE RESCUE BY SOPHIE SADLER

A giant leatherback turtle was rescued on June 20th after being spotted tangled in fishing nets off Meia Praia beach. The turtle, seen struggling in the water was brought to shore with the help of holidaymakers, the maritime police and lifeguards, who helped lift the 300-kilo reptile onto a vehicle to be taken to Zoomarine’s marine life rehabilitation centre. Zoomarine said “To all, thank you so much for the selflessness with which you have given up your time and energy to help in this effort. Let’s try everything so it has not been in vain.” Leatherbacks are the largest of all living turtles and have no shell, so experts were worried about the injuries to the skin and the possibility that it had inhaled water that could lead to pneumonia. It has been weeks full of challenges for the Zoomarine team with initially the turtle refusing to eat the frozen squid being served by its carers. This led to an appeal for local fisherman to bring the turtles favourite food,

jellyfish, to tempt him into eating. Fishermen responded and Zoomarine confirmed to Tomorrow magazine that he is now eating. The rescue has caught the imagination of the public and a facebook poll to find a name resulted in the patriotic moniker of Quinas being selected. (The coat of arms of Portugal is popularly referred to as the Quinas) The vote had more than 1,750 participants. But the good news does not end here, the latest blood test revealed an improvement in the turtles conditioning with low white blood cells (indicators of infection). Zoomarine’s press office says; “We can begin to have consolidated hopes that this great and beautiful marine giant can be saved and quickly return to the wild.”

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Welcome back to the Algarve to all of our guests, most of you have come down from Lisbon or further for some sun, sand and sardines. A timely reminder, then, about heat stress in your dog. As I am sure you are all aware, hot dogs die in cars. Clever clogs will know that dogs can not sweat, but rather they lose heat through water evaporation from their tongue. Last week we saved a dog that was locked in a car for several hours, she presented in a stupor and very close to death. An old term for the condition is salt poisoning.

Pets need water too. The new pet water fountain installed in Jardim de S. João, Alvor

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You see, as the water evaporates the body is left with a relatively higher salt concentration. Interestingly, from a medical perspective, the treatment is IV hypertonic saline. Yes, you give them salt water to treat the poisoning. When there is too much salt concentration in the brain and you give plain water, the water will osmotically flood into the CSF (brain fluid) to equalise the tonicity, and then they die of cerebral oedema. Anyway, the doggie went home apples, the next day, brushing past death with a wag of its tail. At university we learned cats have nine lives, but they weren’t sure about dogs…So this August be mindful of

your dogs and where you leave them. My old Normie jumped into my truck whenever the door was left open, setting himself up for hot bother, dogs will be dogs. If you leave your dog somewhere in order to run some errands, make sure that they have shade and a thoroughfare for a breeze. Carry a bowl and water in your vehicle as their body temperature goes up faster than you’d reckon! If you see a dog locked in a car, alert the police who will deal with it appropriately. Do not try and touch or grab a dog in its car, the calmest hound can get territorial pretty quickly and might give you a decent nip for your concerns. When the mercury tips into the 40s be mindful of the melting asphalt, too. Every summer I see dogs with feet burns from padding across the gooey, semi-molten bitumen. These burns take a while to heal in padded bandages. Enjoy August, wave to your fellow motorists, indicate on the roundabout’s, have a nice relaxing wait in the queues and work on that tan. Catch a sundowner and stay cool, everyone.

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IT'S A PIG'S LIFE BY STUART RICHARDS

Meet the first ever kunekune piglets born in Portugal and find out why they are "a firm favourite among pet pig owners". ‘Round and fat’ is not necessarily the kindest description to give to any living thing, but in the case of the kunekune pig it’s actually spot on and not at all derogatory for these gentlenatured little creatures. Kunekune, pronounced as ‘cooney cooney’, literally does mean ‘round and fat’ to the Maori people, who have long kept this breed of pig in New Zealand. Now they are in Portugal for the first time and with a local litter born in the Algarve on June 3rd. Their owner Femke is originally from the Netherlands and moved here 18-years ago, to find “a small piece of heaven with lots of animals, which was always a childhood dream of mine”. She imported five kunekunes from the UK last October, to keep as pets but also for breeding purposes. The 50-year-old says: “Living in Silves since 2006 I have had many pigs, mostly as pets. Once I got these two piglets and one was so gorgeous I called her Marie-Antoinette. When the other one died of old age last year, Marie-Antoinette was left by herself which is not good for pigs because they are extremely social animals. “On the internet I came across the kunekune breed and fell in love. After some research I found out that the nearest place for me to see them in real life was the Netherlands or the UK. “I travelled to the Netherlands to meet a breeder and her kunekunes. That's when I fell head over heels for this breed of pig. I knew that somehow I had to get some to Portugal to complete my menagerie of pets. “I decided to get one boar and four females. That way I had a little herd and they would also give me the opportunity to hopefully get some of my investment back. Very recently one of my sows had her first piglets.” The litter numbered eight in total, with Femke present at the birth but having “no need to

intervene”. Two have already been sold to a woman in Grenada and were due to be going to their new home at the start of August. Kunekunes are described by the British Kunekune Pig Society as being “like a Walt Disney cartoon version of a pig”. They are “friendly hairy pigs born in a variety of colours”, as well as being “the smallest domesticated breed of pig in the world” and “a firm favourite among pet pig owners due to their placid friendly nature and love of human company”. You really can be spoilt for choice when selecting your kunekune. They run from pale cream through to ginger, brown and black, with spotted, patchy or plain colours and a coat varying from thick and curly to fairly sparse and fine. They range from 24 to 30 inches in height and 120 to 240 pounds in weight. So, all creatures… well, not great, but definitely small! Femke adds: “They are one of the hardier breeds of pig, being perfectly able to live outside all year round with a warm and dry shelter. Their hair not only protects them from the cold but also acts as a sunscreen in hotter weather.” But for Femke there is one particular thing that makes kunekunes stand out in the pig pen – “they will make you smile a lot!” “They tend to behave like dogs, they follow you around, they know your voice and they are very communicative. And last but not least, it’s their faces,” she says. That’s right, their cute, round, pudgy faces, with a protruding snout and an almost humanlike smile. ‘Some pig’, as the famous line from Charlotte’s Web goes.

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"They are like a Walt Disney cartoon version of a pig"

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Armgard and Suki I met her cat Freddy who was in a shelter and hadn't found a home as he was too aggressive, he had been given the name Mau Mau, Bad Bad. He is now purring on my lap and he has only been living with Armgard for three weeks! “In the shelter, they just push them away but that's not the way to make them better, you have to communicate with them and tell them it is wrong and show them how to behave.”

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THE HORSE LISTENER

BY SOPHIE SADLER

As a child, Armgard Thill was desperate to ride horses, but with no money for lessons, her only option was to ride the “crazy ones,” that no one wanted to mount. There began a life-long mission to understand and help animals with psychological problems.

After being diagnosed with hip dysplasia, Armgard was informed that life after 40 would be in a wheelchair. Armgard might have been psychologically disposed to relate with wounded animals. It is with the same dogged determination with which she beat her own disability that she finds the patience to help so many animals. Recalling her childhood in Germany trying to cajole a horse to jump over a ditch of 30cm depth, her mother shouting at her to come for her meal, Armgard never gave in until the horse finally moved where she witnessed the tension and stress drain from the animal. Armgard came to the Algarve 34-years ago buying Monte Alto, near Odiaxere in 1987. As a hobby, she started taking on animals that nobody wanted. “I found two kittens in a dustbin, then there was the young goat with the missing horn, she was going to be butchered, or the babydonkey whose mother had no milk and the little puppy with no hairs but covered in nasty abscesses. They all found a home here and I found my vocation.” A translator by trade, Armgard developed an interest in physiotherapy and Bowen therapy following her own prognosis. Not only did she beat her own battle with physicality, she has also helped many animals and owners do the same.

Her clinic is called Casa Makeba after the original dog she rescued with no hair who completely recovered. When she finishes with her patients, she will be using her therapy techniques on Tilda, the epileptic goat who no longer needs medication following successful treatments. Armgard has also found a link between human posture and animal training; “Back problems often relate to disobedient animals, If you slouch you don’t look dominant. If you cannot assert yourself on a horse you can't do it for yourself.” She has even given management training courses; “When you can deal with animals you can handle people and yourself better, you find your balance and learn to be more centred and authentic.” Conchita and Paquito were rescued by a charity who bought them from the gypsies after finding the foal extremely ill. With nowhere to go Armgard took them in and has rehabilitated the foal, who is now a playful colt. Armgard is eager to stress that not all gypsies abuse their horses. “If you see a horse on a tether in the sun with no water do not automatically think it is badly treated. It is all about the stimulation they receive.” Armgard’s horses often choose to stand all day in the sun.

The farm is home to five dogs, three from Cadela Carlota, one with epilepsy, one from a pack of wild dogs, which was aggressive but is now very friendly. Armgard is not going to take on any more canine companions, however, as she simply does not have the time. She is focusing on larger animals as there are currently no shelters for them. Like the billy goat Timon, who had been savaged by dogs belonging to his owners. Without a vet able to attend Armgard had to patch the goat's wounds up using 2nd hand kids t-shirts because its skin was so mauled that she could not bandage it at all. Armgard recently set up the endeavour as an association in the hope she gets some sponsorship. Currently, she uses all her own money from her work and she will continue to make her own living so 100% of all donations will go to the animals. “So I try to help animals where they are or find new homes for them without taking them in first. I help animal owners financially if I can, but also with food, wormers or other medication, or just by supporting them with a helping hand, some physio or just sharing knowledge.” Her intuition means she has socialised many difficult animals, as she says “I always get there in the end.” Armgard is pleased to accept donations of food, pet supplies, medication or vet fees. You can adopt an animal or do voluntary work at the farm in return for free food and accommodation. Armgard is hosting an open day Sunday 18th August from 10am - 3pm for those wishing to find out more about her work.

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ENVIRONMENT Even many kilometres from the city, the glow from the poorly designed sodium light swamps the night sky.

Poor Little Owl has lost his darkness!

THE ALGARVE NIGHT SKY

These are the billows and swirls of our own Milky Way galaxy that we should be able to see on a dark night.

BY DR. BEVERLEY EWEN-SMITH Not many years ago, the Algarve night was pristine and you could look up and enjoy the wonders of the Universe from almost any outdoor location. Our elderly neighbours, who grew up before electric lighting was available in homes, and despite having little formal education, had a comprehensive knowledge of the night sky that amazed us. Gradually, with increasing development, the proliferation of poorly designed lighting meant that we were more and more denied access to this precious and delightful part of our heritage. Many people living in urban areas may never have had the chance to see the stars or the planets and even the Moon could only punch through the insidious glow when it is Full. The good news is that here in the Algarve, things are slowly beginning to improve. Local authorities are slowly waking up to the fact that the quality of lighting can be enhanced at the same time as saving money by designing fixtures that do their job without wasting energy on light that goes straight up into the sky.

"The good news is that here in the Algarve, things are slowly beginning to improve"

In our area, the local authority has begun to replace the old yellow sodium vapour lights with full-cut-off LED lights. For each streetlight that is replaced, we see a measurable improvement in the quality of the night sky. Compared with the old lights, the new LED lights cost much less run, last much longer and show things in their real colours, rather than the monochrome yellow of the old sodium vapour lights. As the new light housings have a flat face, which, if correctly installed, is horizontal and facing downwards, no light at all is directed upwards. As a result, the glories of the night sky are beginning to return to us. This is excellent news for those of us who love the stars, the planets and the Milky Way, but it is also good news for the natural world.

We are only just beginning to understand the ill effects of light pollution on many species, including ourselves. Some birds migrate at night and use the Moon to navigate. In many places, their migration is disrupted by artificial light that confuses their navigation. Other species hunt at night and the lack of darkness interferes with the balance between predator and prey. We have certainly noticed a significant drop in the number of Little Owls around the observatory over the last few years, even though they are diurnal. Many amphibians use night time croaking as part of their mating ritual and poor lighting can seriously interfere with this process. The widely reported drop in insect abundance may, in part, be a consequence of us carelessly turning night into day and upsetting the balance of nature. My personal favourites are the glowworms that used to be abundant here but are becoming rarer as the 'come hither' light of the females is swamped by the glare of artificial light. Thank goodness that things are beginning to improve here in the Algarve.

As the quality of highway lighting improves, the poor design of some privately installed lights becomes more apparent. It always puzzles me that in the Portuguese Highway Code, dazzling oncoming traffic with your headlights is a more serious offence than speeding or drink-driving and is subject to a two year driving ban. At the same time, privately installed lighting beside the highway seems to be free to blind oncoming drivers with impunity. Let's all hope that they too soon get the message and give us back our stars. Bev Ewen-Smith runs the Algarve Observatory with his wife Jan.

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On the left, the new LED lamps light the roadway perfectly but the lamps themselves can hardly be seen. On the right, the poorly designed sodium light hardly lights the road but blazes into your eyes.

AUGUST NIGHT SKY The regular Perseid meteor shower occurs on the night of the 12th, but the Moon is rather bright on that date. The planets. Jupiter is conspicuous in the south beside the red star Antares, Saturn is lower in the southeast.

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ENVIRONMENT

Be beach-friendly Nine tips to leave only footprints BY ZOË LENKIEWICZ AND LISA LOFTHOUSE

Here are some tips on how to protect the environment while still enjoying the beach: take only memories, leave only footprints… 1. USE BIODEGRADABLE SUNSCREEN Oxybenzone is a common ingredient in sunscreen and has been found to harm seabirds, coral and other important wildlife. There are a number of different biodegradable sunscreens on the market offering comparable protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays, so you can bronze yourself while taking care of mother nature. 2. PACK EVERYTHING IN REUSABLE BAGS We have all seen people chasing a carrier bag along the beach. Avoid being that person by using your own bags from home. Backpacks and tote bags are much more practical, comfortable and don’t create needless rubbish. 3. CHOOSE SNACKS WITH A SMALL FOOTPRINT Simple fruit is a great choice for the beach and will help keep you hydrated, in a totally plastic-free way. Or try one of our favourites, prepare your own ice lollies at home with leftover fruits and yoghurt blended together into a smoothie and then frozen, or get adventurous with gin and tonic ice lollies with a slice of lime inside. 4. USE REUSABLE CONTAINERS AND WATER BOTTLES THAT ARE INSULATED Insulated, refillable water bottles will keep your icy drinks cooler for longer. Sandwich boxes and tins are also super-handy. Instead of using clingfilm or sandwich bags, try making your own zero-plastic food wraps with cotton and beeswax, there are lots of simple-to-follow instructions online. 5. PACK EVERYTHING AND BRING IT HOME WITH YOU Nobody wants to arrive at a beach covered in litter, and it is absolutely not ok to walk away leaving plastic bottles, cups and other food wrappers behind. Cigarette butts are sadly common on beaches, making up around 20% of all the debris collected on many coastlines. They contain carcinogens and other chemicals that are harmful when ingested by animals. If you haven’t quit yet, then bring a jam jar or other kind of easy-carry ashtray. There are no excuses.

6. DON’T WALK ON SAND DUNES Sand dunes protect the beach from erosion so they are best left intact. Leave grasses growing in the dunes as the roots help bind the sand and stop it blowing away. A very important tip, especially in the Algarve, is to never climb on rocky cliff faces. Falling rocks can be fatal. 7. LEAVE SHELLS WHERE THEY ARE Pretty sea shells might look lovely in your bathroom and remind you of fun days at the beach, but they really are best left behind. The constant removal of shells (don’t think you are the only one taking them!) contributes to erosion and a decrease in the diversity and abundance of animals and plants that depend on the shells. Have a heart for the homeless hermit crab. 8. PICK UP PLASTIC A quick two-minute beach clean as you are packing up at the end of the day could make all the difference to a marine animal. It doesn’t take much to leave the beach cleaner than you found it. 9. DON’T USE SHAMPOO IN THE BEACH SHOWERS, OR BABY WIPES If you are rinsing off at a shower or water tap on the beach, then just rinse – don’t use shampoos or soaps as the chemicals will seep into the sand and cause pollution. Leave baby wipes at home. A little water on the corner of a towel is usually just as good – and zero waste. We hope you find these ideas helpful. Have we missed anything out? Join us on facebook at Attainable Sustainable Algarve for more discussion. Lisa and Zoë are writing this series to support WasteAid. Please help make a difference at wasteaid.org.

OUTDOOR

HIKING THE HISTORIC CLIFFTOPS

BY CLEMENTINE GRAY

For those intrigued to trace Portuguese history on foot, a sumptuous selection of hikes sprawl out across the Algarve, harking back to her historical roots. They lie in her ageing buildings, dotted along the coast, revealing the oft-hidden historical heritage and quintessential customs of the area. Within this small section of the south coast, one can glimpse various relics that link back to tumultuous tales of the Algarve coast. From Lagos to Cabanas Velhas, we’ve spotlighted sites that make for a historic hike along the clifftops. LAGOS Nestled in this seemingly innocuous seaside town is the site of Europe’s first slave market: “O Mercado de Escravos”. It opened in 1444 after Lançarote de Freitas, a local tax collector from Lagos, brought back 247 captured Africans as slaves. The water used to run right up to the market square, proving easy access for slavers unloading the human cargo for sale. Starting a hike here and heading out along the cliff tops to Luz, ensure you take a moment to reflect on the atrocities that took place in this sunlit square. ROCHA NEGRA After scrambling upwards from Praia do Porto do Mós and before entering Luz, it’s hard to miss this great hulk of black rock - “Rocha Negra". This volcano ‘chimney’ hasn’t seen any activity in the last 10,000 years but was a result of a lava overflow dating back to almost 70 million years ago. It sharply, darkly contrasts with the tawny coloured cliffs and the painfully bright blue of the ocean. LUZ Luz’s cannery factories were just one of the many units set up along the Portuguese coast - the factories remains can be seen in Lagos too. The main factory in

Luz, Quinta das Redes (farm of the nets) was dedicated to the preserving of fish in olive oil, and later, two other factories were erected along the beach front area for the purpose of dry curing sardines. In the 1900s, the migratory routes of tuna changed and with a general decline in fish stocks, the factories closed and many places were demolished. Sardine, mackerel, anchovy and tuna were the predominant species used having been fished for centuries. The remains of Roman salting vats in Luz pay tribute to this, as well as the well documented Roman lust of ‘garum’. The highly prized garum, a sort of fermented fish sauce, was produced in Lusitania and was shipped directly to Rome from the harbour in Lagos. Luz’s historical roots, a fishing town’s accumulated memories, are symbolised in these tinned goods and the buildings that once housed this bustling trade. CABANAS VELHAS It may look like an ancient fort or castle, but at the end of the beach lies an abandoned quarry, discarded after the dictatorship, but once in heavy use. The stone transported from here helped to build the piers at the end of Meia Praia and around Lagos. Pottering around, one can see overgrown train tracks, where lumps of stone were transported into waiting boats and deposited around the coast. Amidst this squiggle of trails that wiggle across the rump of Portugal, one can garner Portugal’s histrionic history on foot. These tangible symbols serve to honour the past, rather than razoring away, they remind of cultural traditions and heritage.

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Top to bottom: Sumptous scenery; Guided Hikes along the clifftops go out nearly every day; Hiking the Historic Clifftops Photo © Hike Algarve

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THE JOYS OF A LOCAL PATCH BY FRANK MCCLINTOCK Even if you are not into nature, everyone has a “Local Patch”. It is that area of your life where you instantly notice anything different, a space you know intimately from day to day contact. It is “yours”, be it your walk to work, your kitchen, your garage, your desk, your garden, whatever. Anything different about it is instantly noticed by you. Nobody else would notice a thing, but you know when someone has been sitting at your desk. It’s the same when one watches Nature, but there are added bonuses too. Those who get a buzz from Nature all have a patch known intimately due to the time spent there, be it a walk, a hide or just a view from a window - and the more we observe it the more it becomes “our” patch, that little bit of Nature that we know better than anyone else, that bit we feel connected to, that bit that somehow, just by its presence, fills our subconscious need for peace, for knowledge, for acceptance on something else’s terms. Perhaps it’s a bit like God for those who believe in a deity, I wouldn’t know. What I do know is that I can spend hours, whole days often, just “being” on my local patch. It’s ten times better than the telly I don’t have, and I’ve learnt among other things that I have to set an alarm for when I have to leave, for it’s way too easy to forget there are other things I have to do! Sometimes there’s this, sometimes that, sometimes the other and I invariably leave both reluctantly and wiser. On a purely personal note, mine’s a small valley through which meanders a slow-moving stream near a local village. I have a hide there, but I’m not necessarily inside. Sometimes I am on a stool or a log out in the open with a scrap of old camouflage netting draped over me, and this is often the most rewarding. A Portuguese threelegged stool, a cushion, a view, some netting and a nice piece of shade and I’m as close to heaven as it’s possible to get, but wherever I choose, I just sit and observe. It is thrilling! If you are quiet and still wildlife simply doesn’t seem to notice you. This Common Kingfisher, (Alcedo atthis), was quite happily perched within six feet of me for example, but more than once birds have actually landed on me when I have done this, and that is a thrill in itself. Otters and Mongooses trot past, intent on their own lives, erroneously confident there’s no-one within a mile of them and blind to my sitting there revelling to see them on such intimate terms. Too often all we see is a scurry

across a road or, sadly, a flattened corpse, but when one takes time out to just sit and observe one can learn so much. By visiting the same patch many times, I notice things that others wouldn’t, be it a recently flattened patch of undergrowth or a set of footprints in soft mud, perhaps a bird bringing food to a nest or noting that “my” Water Rails have lost a couple of chicks. Occasionally of course there’s no movement at all, but even then the very fact of taking time out from the busy humdrum of life is a boon in itself, and I am reminded each time of Max Ehrmann’s poem Desiderata, whose opening line, “Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence” perfectly sums up the joys of having a Local Patch.

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KAYAK ADVENTURE BY GILLIAN BRIERLEY

What could be better on a bright sunny day, with only a gentle breeze fluttering the flags on the Lagos yacht masts, than to take a coastal kayaking trip with Days of Adventure. Setting off from the Marina in one of their orange-liveried launches, we donned life jackets and were given our safety briefing by the professional and reassuring Pedro. In no time at all, we were rounding the harbour wall and following the myriad of colours in the layers of the steep coastline. As we were launched carefully into the water by the crew in bright orange open double kayaks, it soon became clear that this was absolutely the best way to explore and appreciate the detail and texture of the extraordinary shapes carved into the cliffs by the sea and the wind. Our charming young leader, Tomas, led us at a gentle pace in and out of fascinating coves and caves and through low arches in the loosely consolidated sandstone cliffs. For a geologist like me, it was heaven! Occasionally we could see a tiny patch of turquoise in the azure water of a cave which hinted at the secret route through the cave roof to the sky above. We had visions of a smugglersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; paradise in times gone by! Although we travelled quite some distance along the coast, always shadowed by the launch, we did not require any special skill nor was it strenuous paddling and it was a delightful and fascinating way to spend a morning. Arriving back at the launch at the end of the kayaking, some hardy souls jumped into the sea to cool off, supervised by the congenial and helpful young crew before our launch returned to Lagos. Great fun and good value for money- you bet!

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THE TROPICAL LOOK BY TAMSIM VARLEY

If you are anything like me, it doesn’t matter where you are in the world, you always seem to have a desire to want things from elsewhere and are never satisfied with what you can get locally. That holds true for gardening too. I have lived in several different parts of the globe ranging from temperate to tropical and from arid to rainy conditions. However, wherever I am, I always want to grow something totally unsuitable to my local environment. So, here we are in the south of Portugal in the beautiful, sunny but very dry Algarve. Perhaps because it is so dry, arid and brown in the summer, I crave the green and lush, with plants evoking a tropical, jungle-like atmosphere. How can I justify growing such plants when I am so passionate about water-wise gardening? I do manage it by growing a few architectural plants in pots which I group together with specimen succulents that require very little water around the shady terrace by the house. I water them regularly using rainwater from a specially built 10,000 litre cisterna, which comes from roof top run off. I have a few favourites which I want to share with you, they are all easy, have fabulous foliage and gorgeous flowers.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis; Canna; Hibiscus coccineus

My number one choice is Tetrapanax papyrifer also known as the rice paper plant, which is endemic to Taiwan but widely cultivated in East Asia. It’s a shrubby perennial that sends out suckering canes with enormous palmate leaves that can grow up to 60cm across in a pot and much larger if they’re in the ground with plenty of water. In late summer, it throws out a multi branching showy white flower spike which the bees love. After it flowers, it loses most of its leaves leaving behind the bare canes that look a bit forlorn over winter. One point to note here is that my plant gets very bad scale insect at the back end of the season, but I’ve no idea if that’s a general weakness or just specific to my plant. My second recommendation is Hibiscus coccineus also known as swamp hibiscus, Texas star or scarlet rose mallow. It is a wild flower endemic to swamps, marshes and ditches in the southeast USA. It’s a great plant to

have if you want to get tongues wagging as it closely resembles Cannabis. It dies back completely over winter, but in spring it sends out fast growing shoots that can easily get 3-metres tall. It has finely lobed palmate shaped leaves and the stems have a red tinge to them. It is a great architectural plant in its own right but additionally, in summer, it produces enormous showy red flowers that only last a day but are produced in great numbers. Number three on my list is the Canna lily. I know most people grow them in their gardens, I like mine in pots, they are easier to control. The shoots come from a rhizome which can be easily split at the end of the season. They have lush foliage of varying colours from bronze to variegated to a bright green which look a bit like banana leaves. Their iris-like flowers are typically hot colours such as red, orange and yellow. My final recommendation is the tropical Hibiscus or Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. They have glossy evergreen foliage and huge showy flowers in a wide variety of colours that last for just a day but are produced in great profusion. Mine drop quite a few of their leaves over winter, in spring I cut them quite hard back to encourage branching and new shoots. Not surprisingly, all of these plants do require regular watering, daily in high summer, and plenty of fertiliser. I give them a slow release fertiliser in the spring as they get going and a couple more batches over the summer. In addition, I will also give them a foliar feed once or twice a month when I remember. If you water and feed them regularly you’ll be very richly rewarded! Tamsin Varley is a member of Clube Dos Bons Jardins, a small, friendly multinational garden club that meets at different locations around the Algarve on the 2nd Tuesday of every month except over the summer, with an optional lunch afterwards.

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