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In this issue... What's On: Duo Edan

Getting the act together Theatre is very much alive in Lagos

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Health: Why you should give

Outdoor: Subtropical species

Yoga a try

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Ten year vision to boost tourism the Portuguese Discoveries including the area’s links to the slave trade. In an exclusive interview with ‘Tomorrow’ Joaquina Matos, Mayor of Lagos, outlined the significance of the plan. Lagos Câmara unveiled its master plan for the municipal area at the end of last month – 12 years after work started on the process – with the focus firmly on promoting tourism and development in the area. The plan sets out the Câmara’s vision for Lagos and surrounding villages for the next 10 years. One of the key ideas will be to promote all-year round tourism through the history of

She said it would allow a new more coordinated approach for the management of the whole municipality. In broad terms Ms Matos said the plans would promote tourism, business and new technology companies. She said there was a focus on the area to become increasingly environmentally aware. Lagos already boasts a number of blue flag beaches and natural reserves that need to be enhanced.

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One of the central projects she revealed was the idea to promote tourism through Lagos’s slave history. There is already a Slave Museum in the city but it will be expanded under this vision for the future. She said: “Lagos was the centre of the slave business. It’s not pleasant but it is something that we have to face.” Some experts believe that Lagos offers a huge insight into Europe’s African slave trade. The slave market in Lagos, which was set up in 1444, was the first of its kind in Europe. It was here that the first slaves were sold after they had been captured and transported from Africa. Ms Matos said that skeletons uncovered behind the city walls when a car park was being constructed in 2009 were found to be those of slaves that had just been thrown into a rubbish tip. She said academics had been studying the bodies since the discovery and had Continued on page 14 >

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Tomorrow’s owner and editor, Amber, has been over here for a few days to help us plan ahead for another busy year and to make sure we do not overlook any of our new year’s community resolutions. Part of her visit has included working with Phil and the rest of the team on changes to the overall look of the newsletter so that we keep evolving and hopefully never look ‘old hat'. We really hope you like the changes – please let us know either way! Our aim is to continue with all the community projects we are already involved with and at the same time find other worthy causes to support, with all our readers helping to make this possible. Two of our regular supporters, the ‘Unlikely Lads’ have suggested we have a Summer Masked Ball. We love the idea and we are now actively looking for the right venue, the singing duo Wendy & Adam have already come forward to support us! The date will be June 20th or 21st Solstice day or that weekend anyway. We will be raising money for a charity – let us know your suggestions. Another great idea we are trying to promote is a regular dancing club at the elegant Emmerson suite at Boavista. Please let us know if you would be interested in being involved. We hope you have a great month. Best wishes, Tom, Amber and the rest of the ‘Tomorrow’ team

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Getting the Act together By Lena Strang

The Dream of Orpheus

Silménia Magalhães

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I was very pleased to discover that theatre is very much alive in Lagos. ‘Teatro Experimental de Lagos’ (TEL) has been entertaining the public here for over 40 years, carrying on a tradition with strong roots in the city.

shows. And in Lagos the cultural scene blossomed. A well-known Lagos playwright, Sebastião Murtinheira (1906-1980) maintained: ‘At times national companies began their tours in Lagos in order to assess the response of the public in the provinces.”

TEL was formed in 1972 by a group of young people who relished bringing old theatrical traditions to life through enactments of plays, sketches, revues and witty observations about life and notable characters in the city.

Lagos also boasted a theatre ‘Teatro Gil Vicente’ named after a 16th century distinguished playwright. It opened in 1862 as a smaller scale version of a grand theatre in Lisbon. Here many plays were performed, as well as staging grand balls during Carnival time. It closed its doors in 1938. Another focus of the cultural life in the city was ‘Cine-Teatro Ideal’ (where the present Hotel Riomar is situated on Rua Cândido dos Reis). Apart from being the first cinema, it also hosted theatre performances and dances. Many sports and leisure clubs in the city, along with

In fact, the history of the theatre in Portugal owes much to this type of dramatic art. Small groups up and down the country experimented with new forms of expression. Particularly during the second half of the 19th century, the public couldn’t get enough of burlesque comedy and colourful variety

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churches, frequently put on music and drama recitals at the time. When I first visit the building that TEL has been occupying in the old town of Lagos since 2006, the significance of it soon dawns on me. It is in the area where the ancient Convento do Carmo, constructed in 1463, was situated and consequently damaged in the earthquake of 1755. The church of the Convent remained and is now being restored to its former glory by Lagos Câmara. This is also where the old ‘Teatro Gil Vicente’ was built and with modifications in the 1950s an Industrial School was constructed. After further adaptations to the site of the convent, the old Gil Eanes School was established here. I find myself in a spacious, rather spartan space with two halls and a small office at the back, which formerly served as the workshop for the Industrial School. Being close to where plays were once enacted, I feel TEL is carrying on the tradition in more ways than one. Silménia Magalhães is one of the original young people who, full of ideas and enthusiasm, established TEL in the 70s along with João da Conceição Silva, the founder of the theatre. “We were a group of people who loved acting. We had our premier on a folding stage. Lagos was thirsty for cultural

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activities at this time and the public was enthusiastic. It was hugely rewarding.” She goes on to explain that the group dispersed in the 1980s with many members moving for reasons of study and work. In the 1990s TEL was re-formed, now as a cultural association with statutes and a board of directors. “We were amateurs, but we wanted to learn more; we needed to become more professional in our approach,” she explains. They enlisted specialists in voice, body expression and choreography from the Conservatoire in Lisbon. She remembers one particular training session with 52 people attending from all over the Algarve. “We meant business and wanted to have an impact,” she says. And an impact they certainly had. When the Cultural Centre in Lagos was built in 1989, TEL was able to use the theatre for their performances. Silménia shows me

a folder of photos of a play ‘D. Rosinha a Solteira’ by Frederico Garcia Lorca, a historical play which ran for three weeks with full houses. The play featured characters at three different stages of their lives. She points out the immaculately made period costumes, props and masks made in Lisbon. “Everything was done professionally from stage direction to the music, sound and lighting. Only the actors were amateurs,” she laughs, “but we had learnt an awful lot by this time. And it really was a runaway success!” Can she remember anything amusing that happened during this time? Plenty to choose from, she assures me. She tells me about a particular play performed in a town in the eastern Algarve – an occasion that none of them will ever forget. “At the time, earpieces were used connected to a radio to assist with the script if necessary. Continued on Page 6 »

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Getting the Act together Continued from P 4 & 5

as always, TEL hopes to put on a creditable performance at the Festival of Discoveries in Lagos in the spring. “Yes, we do a lot with very little,” Nelda admits with a glint in her eye. And what about the future? She is adamant that TEL should be maintained as a place for the Performing Arts. While Lagos Câmara lets the theatre use the space for free, there is an urgent need to upgrade facilities. The União de Juntas de Freguesia of Lagos assisted with the construction of tiered seating but much else needs to be done to make the space more appealing. Nelda is aware that the theatre needs to attract wider audiences. When I point out that there is a potential large audience within the foreign community, she readily agrees. Street theatre using only mime is always popular but she sees the need for performances in English too.

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“We usually tucked the radio into the top of our blouses but on this occasion my fellow actress decided to secure it to the waistband of her knickers. I was delivering my lines with my back to her and when I turned round she had disappeared!” Apparently the radio had come loose, dropping onto the stage and the actress fled in panic. “It’s a good job we were good at improvising,” Silménia adds with a chuckle. One of the actors had just returned from Africa and was suffering a bout of malaria. He insisted on continuing despite being on the verge of fainting. “But we all carried on, determined to do our very best against all the odds,” she says. She is keen to emphasise the camaraderie and sense of responsibility towards their craft that existed at the time. They worked hard, always got along and enjoyed what they did. When I ask whether actors were paid, she shakes her head. They all worked on a voluntary basis although stage directors and other professionals received payment. She feels that people were more willing to commit themselves and did things for the love of it, not for monetary gain. Silménia is now semi-retired, both from her regular work in the tourism sector and from active participation in theatre activities. Nelda, her daughter who is now president of the board, has taken over the reins and is responsible for the day-to-day running of TEL. With Nelda’s vast experience of the Performing Arts, both here and abroad, her work as a promoter of reading in schools

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and libraries, combined with unbridled energy and enthusiasm, she certainly seems the right person for the job. Nelda describes how the financial crisis has affected activities, with many cultural associations in the Algarve ceasing their work. “We needed to decide the way forward. With ever decreasing audience numbers and with fewer resources available, we had to re-focus.” She goes on to explain that they continue to do theatre for the community with artists in residence who work on projects supported by TEL. There is also much collaborative work with other organisations. But the main thrust of the work is geared at youngsters. She describes animatedly the various projects done with local schools and the impact she believes it has on the young. “While children relish entering imaginary worlds through drama, music or dance, it’s always important to have an underlying message, be it friendship, loyalty or respect for others. Recent work we did on the theme of bullying, with drama and workshop discussions, was particularly effective,” she enthuses. Since Nelda emphasises they have to be realistic about the scale of any projects undertaken, I am still surprised when she outlines the programme for the coming year. Continuation of theatre workshops for children, youngsters and seniors, on-going work in local schools, storytelling ‘Noites Contadas ’, ‘Mandinga’ a project with a Capoeira Association, children’s fairy tales, circus activities, shadow puppets ….. and

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Both Nelda and Silménia are united in their message to readers of ‘Tomorrow’: “We welcome new people who can bring fresh ideas and are keen to make a contribution in whatever way possible. This could be with performances, help with technical work or props. With the coming Festival of the Discoveries in Lagos, there will be plenty of opportunities to become involved!” ‘Teatro Experimental de Lagos’ needs our support. Let’s help them keep the act going for audiences in Lagos to be entertained for many more years to come. www.ajtel.org Facebook: Teatro Experimental de Lagos Telephone: 962 512 133

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Olympic dreams could be dashed By a staff writer João’s story is one of extraordinary courage and perseverance. Almost three years ago his life changed dramatically after he fell off a motorbike. This accident left João – an electrician and avid sportsman, paralyzed from the chest down. João jokes that before the accident he could only do sports in his spare time, now he can do it every day. It is his mission now to represent Portugal in the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio, competing against the best sailors in the world and if he can’t launch his Olympic bid now he will have to wait unto 2020. When João and Luís aren’t training they spend their time helping other people with both physical and learning difficulties to get into sailing through the Vela Solidária Project.

The team trying to send local disabled sailor João Pinto to the para-Olympics in Brazil in 2016 say his dream may be over before it properly begins if they can’t get the special boat he needs to practice in. Coach Luis Brito told ‘Tomorrow’ that it was essential for João, who currently lives in Portimão, to practice sailing in a 2.4mr to be able to compete in Rio next year. “It is a boat for one person, with a very high competitive level and there are only four in the whole of Portugal,” Luis said. The four boats are all at the Sport Clube do Porto. Luis told us that a boat had been offered by the city of Matosinhos but added that there were problems between the City of Portimão and Matosinhos City which meant it would be almost impossible to borrow one of the boats. Luis said that their only choice now was to try to buy one of the sailing boats. Buying a new boat would cost about 20,000 euros but Luis said they could try to get a second hand one for about 10,000 euros. He added that they needed to get the boat as soon as possible so they could do some tests to try to get João to qualify for a place in the games for Portugal. This newsletter has been supporting João’s campaign to get to the para-Olympics since last summer in an attempt to help João and also to boost the profile of the Western Algarve on the world stage.

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João himself is certainly making a difference to the people he works with, and says they have also made a massive difference to him. He has excelled in all sailing challenges that he has been faced with thus far, and took on numerous personal challenges to help inspire other people with disabilities to start sailing. One of his recent adventures was crossing the Algarve - from Lagos to Vila Real - in his sailing boat ( a 2.3 metre vessel ), on his own - the event generated much interest and support from the press and brought to the Project a few more sailors. When asked about his accident, João’s reply is simple: “It’s not so bad once you get used to it. You just have to keep on going, have a goal and do something. In fact, that is what you always have to do, whether you have a disability or not - it’s your attitude towards life that makes a difference”. In João’s case, it’s his dedication to the Project Vela Solidária and the Olympic bid that has kept him going. The Project Vela Solidária began in 2011 and enables children, teenagers, adults and disabled people, who otherwise would not have the possibility to practise sailing on a regular basis, to do so with the assistance of volunteers and specialized equipment. The activities developed with these institutions do not simply ensure the acquisition of sailing skills but they contribute to the overall development and improvements of these athletes’ daily life. Since it started in 2011, the Project Vela Solidária, has expanded and now works

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with more than 300 children, teenagers and adults with disabilities who participate in activities across the country. Thanks to numerous partnerships the project is now working in Lisbon, Oporto, Lagos and Portimão. The Project Vela Solidária team says their mission is to break the elitism behind sailing and to help create a better social integration, based on the regular practice of sailing. They say that sailing also helps people gain skills like resilience, conflict management, problem solving and improves mobility and cognitive development. They use sailing as a way of building people’s self-esteem, tolerance and it also helps them to improve their social and communication skills. The Project works closely with children and young people living in institutions or who are participating in projects of social integration as well as people with disabilities, regardless of the type or degree. If you can help to make João’s dream one step closer to becoming reality please get in touch with the Vela Solidária team. You can reach Luís Brito or Maria Carvalho by emailing: vela.solidaria@gmail.com They urgently need help to get donations for the boat so if you would like to give money or hold a fundraising event please contact them. To make a donation directly to Vela Solidária | Associação Teia D’Impulsos, here are the details: BANIF NIB 0038.0000.4041.7581.7719.0 IBAN PT50.0038.0000.4041.7581.7719.0 All donations can be deducted in IRS / IRC up to 150% as per Portuguese Law (Decreto-Lei N.o 74/99 de 16 de Março)

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Diplomatic Ramblings (Part 2)

Santo Armaro Hermitage By Lena Strang There are records to show that a chapel existed on this very site as early as 1325 and was later marked on a map in 1617 by the cartographer Alexander Massey.

By Doug McAdam After travelling for several days from London via Hong Kong and Canton my wife and I arrived in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) in May 1966 after 36 hours by train from Peking, mainly across the Gobi Desert. The rivers and steppe were still frozen and it was dust storm season! Mongolia is a 1 million square km. country which is land-locked between Russia and China and although nominally an independent country was very much a member of the Soviet bloc. In the mid 60’s it had one million inhabitants and 20 million livestock - the backbone of the economy. A third of Ulan Bator’s 400,000 inhabitants lived in yurt (felt tent) compounds. There was only one tarred road in the country from Ulan Bator to the north. We lived and worked in the spartan Hotel Ulan Bator with its all-pervasive aroma of boiled mutton. Our own small 'suite' had to accommodate a FO security cupboard and a baby Belling for cooking. Including my boss and his wife we were the only four westerners in the entire country – the other Embassies were all communist. We assumed our rooms were bugged so sensitive issues had to be discussed outdoors – not much fun in winter when temperatures could fall as low as -40 degrees C. We had to import everything from food to basic essentials which travelled by Trans-Siberian railway so the ordering cycle had to be well planned, e.g. no bottles during the winter! Our links with the outside world were via the diplomatic bags carried by rail through Peking by our Queen’s Messengers every two weeks so the quickest reply we could hope to receive by bag was a month. The open post was unreliable and closely monitored. Our 'fast' link with London was through the hotel telex, including cypher traffic. For security reasons we had no machines for cyphering sensitive material and everything had to be cyphered one letter at a time. As this resulted in five-letter groups the Mongolians initially thought that English was a very strange language But at least it made calculating the charges on the abacus very easy. Doug McAdam lives in the Algarve after 43 years in the Foreign office.

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Santo Amaro Heritage at the start of the 20th century. Courtesy of Fototeca Municipal de Lagos

At the back of the market at Santo Amaro in Lagos some ruins can be seen, part of which have been incorporated into present buildings used as a bar and a depot at the rear. However, the tumbledown ruins have a fascinating history to tell.

The Hermitage of Santo Amaro played a significant role when the disastrous earthquake struck on All Saints’ Day, 1st November 1755. For the Algarve the main devastation was caused by the tsunami that followed. In Lagos waves reached the top of the town walls and left very little of the city intact – apart from the Hermitage that was left unscathed. People flocked to the chapel seeking refuge, many camping outside in makeshift shelters made of wood and straw. At the time it was seen as the only safe haven in a city ravaged by such destructive forces. Over the next few months we will be doing spotlights on some of the area’s fascinating and sometimes forgotten historical hot spots. If you want to send us one of your own, email: amber@ tomorrowalgarve.com

Tangled Roots The second detective mystery novel, ‘Tangled Roots’, featuring the Gent by Algarve author, Trevor Burton, is now available. This story follows the quest of an American, Brad Johnson, to find his lost inheritance. His father had been a sergeant in the US air force in World War II based at Burtonwood near Warrington. But Johnson’s quest becomes tangled and complex as murder, blackmail and embezzlement ensue. The novel is set in Greater Manchester, the author’s birthplace, and in particular Stockport. Trevor Burton draws on his knowledge of the city and his experience of business and executorship, to reveal the trials faced by many in situations where relatives die intestate. Trevor Burton now divides his time between Cheshire and the Algarve, Portugal. When not busy writing or blogging Trevor enjoys spending time with his large family and is a keen traveller and sportsman. ‘Tangled Roots’ by Trevor Burton (ebook by KindleDirect Publishing, paperback

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a gigantic hosepipe connected to the bowser, they blasted the mixture into the sand. Within ten days the first shoots appeared. Pretty amazing!” he laughs.

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Anyone for Golf? By Lena Strang To many the Algarve is synonymous with golf. In the western region alone there are more than a dozen golf courses in close proximity to each other. Is there oversupply? I put this question squarely to Philip Pope, the Managing Director of Boavista Golf and Spa Resort, near Lagos. “No,” he maintains, “It could be true for the local market but Portugal needs these golf courses in order to compete in the international market.” He goes on to explain why Portuguese golf facilities are rated as some of the best in the world. Apart from the mild climate and the natural beauty of the landscape, there is a huge variety of courses in the Algarve – extending from coastal areas and the hilly interior to the plains of the eastern Algarve. The majority of international golf tournaments in the country are played here, bringing visitors to the region during the low tourist season, giving a boost to the local economy and providing significant direct employment. I still want to find out about the impact the construction of large-scale golf courses has on the environment and how the issue of water in arid areas like the Algarve is addressed. During my buggy ride around Boavista golf course I am impressed by the natural setting and the way the golf course seems to contour around the landscape. In a deep ravine marked as a nature reserve, I spot two foxes slinking through the dense vegetation and the numerous lakes and waterways abound with birds. The design and construction of a course like this must have been a mammoth task with innumerable issues to address, I imagine. An Environmental Impact Study was completed

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in a protected area known as the ‘backlands’ (5th to the 12th hole) and guidelines established. The overriding priority was to use the natural environment and re-establishing wildlife. Howard Swan, a well-known golf course architect, designed the course and construction began in the year 2000 with the first phase completed two years later. Philip Pope remembers some memorable challenges early on: “As the substructure of the land couldn’t support a golf course we had to import tons of sand from a quarry in the Alentejo. It was all going to plan when we were told we couldn’t have any more!” Apparently, the quarry was to supply sand for the new motorway instead and Boavista needed to find an alternative source at short notice. Luckily, the remainder of the course was covered by sand that a local firm in Portimão had dredged from rivers some years previously. Tony Walton who has been associated with Boavista from 2001, working on the commercial side of the operation, witnessed the whole construction process. “It is remarkable what the architect achieved. Using the natural landscape he managed to make all of the 18 holes entirely different.” Tony was particularly intrigued by the sowing of the grass. “The first three holes were sown with drought resistant species of grass. I saw the men contouring the remaining 15 holes with sand. They then filled a bowser they’d borrowed from the Bombeiros (fire service) with water, green fertilizer and sacksful of ‘stollen’ - 10 cm lengths of grass, culled from the first three holes. With

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Having used drought resistant grass, I presume that much less water for irrigation is needed. The Course Manger, Joaquim Costa, another veteran at the golf course assures me that this is indeed the case. “The grass doesn’t need watering during the winter months as it is dormant,” he points out. “A lot of work has been done here to save water.” As there were no local sources in the area, water is piped from boreholes 8km away. A network of watercourses and lakes were established together with a pump station to use recycled water. There is also collaboration with the Câmara and treated ‘grey’ water is accessed from the municipal system ETAR, although it needs to be used with caution because of the high salt content. I am assured that golf courses per se don’t use huge amounts of water. “One litre per square metre of green”, I am informed. I do get the impression that water preservation is very high on the agenda here. Having undertaken the construction of greens, tees, bunkers, fairways and roughs along with extensive planting of vegetation, the first phase of the golf course was completed in 2002. The grand opening took place on New Year’s Day. A small group of golfers had been recruited for a Members’ Competition. Charlotte Milsom, in charge of the Clubhouse shop remembers it well. “There were only four of us greeting players with glasses of champagne. It was the day the escudo changed to euros and we got in a total mess. It poured down with rain and players looked more like drenched rats when they returned! But despite all that everyone was satisfied. It took off from there and we haven’t looked back since.” In the following months I will be investigating other aspects of the golf course. And who knows – I might be bitten by the golf bug myself as a result!

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Home needs helpers The next phase of the plan to revamp the children’s home in Lagos looks set to get underway in March and organisers are appealing for willing hands to help out with the project. The next stage, which is being led by Louise from the Ray of Light Trust, will be to refurbish the boys’ bedrooms. This will mean redecorating the rooms including buying new furniture and bedding. There’s a pot of 12,000 euros to carry out the work. Half of the money was raised at a ‘Tomorrow’ Charity Golf Day held at Espiche Golf Course last September and raffle donations for local artist, Ray Gillman’s beautiful Azulejos tiles. That money was then matched by the Ray of Light Trust. Louise from the trust says they are now looking to find volunteers to help with the next part of the work. She says they are appealing for professional painters, carpenters and for people who can do odd jobs to get in touch. The trust is also hoping that local businesses may come forward with donations of bedroom and bathroom accessories. They also hope to find someone who has the expertise to tidy up the bedrooms’ ensuite bathrooms. The first stage of the project, which was the refurbishment of the three main communal rooms, was carried out at the end of last year thanks to the generosity of local businesses and the Ray of Light Trust. The Ray of Light Trust was set up in March 2014. It is a family run charity that allows the trust to donate personal funds to help disadvantaged children. The charity does not donate directly to the organisations but instead it pays for items or work that they need to have carried out. The charity operates in the UK as well as the Algarve. 7The CASLAS Lar Jovens Orphanage looks after some of the area’s most disadvantaged children. If you feel like you have some time, energy or want to make a donation to the project please get in touch with the Ray of Light Trust on 932 963 498.

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Ten year vision to boost tourism Continued from front cover unearthed an enormous amount of evidence about the slave trade. She added that they were now working with the UN’s cultural agency, UNESCO, to build a heritage centre to showcase what they had found.

dimensions and the very close links that area has always had with the sea. The plan also takes into consideration risk factors, such as earth quakes, tsunamis and coastal erosion, along with civil protection.

Ms Matos said the evidence was still being studied and then they needed to make sure Lagos had the proper facilities to store the skeletons and other evidence. The first stage will be to open an expanded Slave Museum, which looks set to happen in June or July.

Ms Matos was keen to point out that there have been subsidiary plans for all the local areas in place all along. The separate plan for Urbanisation of Meia Praia has seen the five star hotel Vila Galé built six years ago and a proposed Spa Hotel is on track. Plans for Lagos, Chinicato, Odiáxere and other surrounding areas are also approved and valid.

The rest of the details of the master plan for the Lagos municipal area can be viewed and commented on by members of the public from January 15th until March 4th. Lagos was one of the first municipalities in Portugal to have a Master Plan in place in the 1980s but proposed developments at Meia Praia complicated matters and the subsequent 10-year plan was rejected by the government. The current plan is based on the original one, tying in with the wider Algarve Development Plan (PROTAL) and other regional plans. The scope is wide and takes into account the use of ecological and agricultural land, social cohesion, cultural

Locals can see the plan at the Edifício dos Paços do ConcelhoSéc. XXI – there was also a public meeting about the vision at the end of January with a second meeting to follow. You can look at the plan online at www.cm-lagos.com but those in outlying parishes will only be able to see a hard copy of the plan in their local area which will be available for inspection and comment one day a week. These viewing days will be announced for each Freguesia but people can also book an appointment and submit any questions in advance.

'Over 50s - Make New Friends' invitation Start the New Year by making some new friends at the Oasis Cafe, Marina de Lagos. We know there are people new to the Algarve or maybe have had a change in circumstances and are looking to make new friends and acquaintances. Meetings will take place on the second Monday of each month, starting Monday 9th February 2015 at 10:30 am. Come along - on your own or bring a friend.

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The Story of Silves Castle By Matt D’Arcy Sir Nick Faldo, one of Britain’s finest-ever golfers, was not the first Knight of the Realm to wield a club in the district of Silves. Around 820 years before Faldo first set foot on the golf course he designed at Amendoeira Golf Resort in Silves, Richard the Lionheart’s Knights on the Third Crusade wielded clubs known as maces alongside their swords to beat the Moors occupying Silves Castle into submission and surrender. A €1.5m six-year improvement project means that the serenity of the castle now, with its walkways, fountains, teahouse and lushly-blooming historical gardens, conceals a violent and bloody past, one 12th century writer speaking of: "Christian blood, Muslim blood – the streets and the river ran red with both for years." But up to that point in 1189 Silves, larger and more important than Lisbon, was a haven of peace and poetry, solitude and style amid rich arable land along the northern bank of the River Arade, at the time navigable from the sea. Shalb or Xalb, as it was then known, was also home to Christians and Jews and vied with Cordoba to be the intellectual centre of the western Islamic world.

It was a major walled city of about 17 acres (7 hectares), a centre of Muslim scholarship, culture and law, described in old writings as ‘a place of shining brightness, with a population who composed poetry and were elegant in manner and speech.’ The Cruzado de Silves, who chronicled the 1189 conquest, marveled when he first set eyes on the city: “Silves--there it was, stretching over the hill, in amphitheatre, wrapped in the splendour of an Asian city, with its terraces, minarets, the façade of the Arabic palaces shining under the light of an almost tropical sun and the streets replete with bazaars. “On top, outlined against the bluish background of the mountain, standing on the slope, was the Alcácer of red sandstone crowned by the main tower. “At the foot of the hill spreading around the city we could see flourishing orchards of almond, orange and fig trees." But that summer the castle became the focal point of a savage battle and siege which riveted the attention of all Europe and the Middle East. It is even suggested that Richard Cœur de Lion helped defend the fortification against a Moorish counterattack in 1190 as he was on his way to fight Saladin in that Third Crusade. Twelve months earlier King Sancho of Portugal, meeting the first of the Crusaders English, Flemish and Franks (from modern-day Germany)on their way to the Holy Land, persuaded them to march on Silves and drive out the Moors.

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The fighting was merciless. The Crusaders destroyed the walls, sacked the town, slaughtered around 6,000 inhabitants, and captured the fortress after a six-week siege. The giant statue outside the castle gates portrays not a Crusader as some believe, but King Sancho himself. Silves changed hands repeatedly until 1242 when it was finally conquered by Don Paio Peres Correia, Master of the Order of Santiago, during the reign of Alfonso III. That year Alfonso also conquered Faro, the last stronghold of the Arabs and the city that is today the capital of Algarve. With its fall, five centuries of Arab rule in Portugal ended.

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Make your own mosaic 4. How did you get into stained glass & mosaics? I have been involved in crafts since I was a young girl. My mother was very clever with a needle and started my sister and I out on embroidering pillow cases. From there we graduated on to learn how to make our own clothes. While in High School my favourite class was Art and learned all sorts of techniques. By the time I was nearing my 50s I had tried so many different crafts when I saw an advertisement for stained glass classes. I started the course, three times a week until I learned all the basic techniques and fell in love with it.

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Dianne Worman moved to the Algarve nine years ago. During her career she’s worked as an analyst, had her own interior design business and even sold brick-sized mobile phones for a while. She’s now running stained glass and mosaic classes and producing the most stunning results. She’s hoping to hold an exhibition later in the year and we will keep you posted on the details. 1.Tell us a little bit about yourself I was born and raised in the USA and moved to England in 1985 to marry my husband. We have two boys and four grandchildren still in England. Pretty boring really!

2. Tell us about your professional background I’ve done a lot of jobs in my life. Before I left America I worked as an analyst for a stock brokerage, after I moved to England and got over the culture shock I had my own interior design business for a couple of years. We had to move because of my job and ended up in Newbury in Berkshire where I went to work for Vodafone when mobiles where the size of a brick!! I was there when they sent the first text message and saw the launch of the ‘Pay as You Go’ phone, now look where the world is!!

5. What do you like about working with stained glass and mosaics? Glass is not an easy material to work with. Unfortunately, you can work on one piece getting the right shape then drop it on the floor and smash it to pieces. Very frustrating, you have to have patience. I like thinking outside the box when it comes to creating a piece. My students have brought me pictures of the strangest things and somehow we have managed to create it out of glass. Some of the glass is so beautiful that you make something just so you can use the piece of glass. 6. What is the piece that you are proudest of making, what was it for and why? I was commissioned by some friends here to make a panel to fit a 6ft high by 20in wide window in lead and copper foil. I designed a lemon tree with several Birds of Paradise flowers in it. The total piece was over 500 pieces and had almost 5kg of solder. It took me over a year to make but the end result was well worth it. The clients were very happy when I finally finished and installed it!

3. What brought you to Lagos? We retired to the Algarve nine years ago this year after both being made redundant. Still in our 50s we wanted to start on a new adventure before it got too late. After researching Spain, then France, we came to Praia da Luz to visit friends and fell in love with Portugal, our decision was made.

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7. What inspires you? Anything can inspire me, sometimes I see something in nature while walking, other times it can be a painting or picture from a book. I recently saw a small painting a friend had bought while she was on a trip in Peru. I borrowed it from her, had it blown up really large and am currently making a mosaic out of it. 8. Tell us about the classes that you are running It is very simple, everyone comes to my house for tea, coffee, biscuits and sometimes cake and they learn how to work with glass at the same time! 1. We do copper foil, the typical Tiffany method, where each piece of glass is wrapped in copper foil then soldered together. This technique requires a more precise fit and takes a bit more time to learn. 2. The lead method is more for windows and panels. Each piece of glass is wrapped in strips of lead came, then soldered and puttied. 3. Glass on glass mosaics. Anyone can sit down and start making a mosaic immediately. You bring along a design that you want made, hopefully to the right size you want. I cut you a piece of clear window glass to that size. I have different trays of already cut up glass, each one in a different colour range. You take the coloured glass and stick it with glue to the plain glass to match your pattern, easy peasy! I have all the tools and all the materials needed. The student only needs to bring themselves. We discuss politics, our children, our spouses and mainly put the world to right whilst creating a budding masterpiece. My students are of all ages, both men and women and different nationalities. We are all friendly and welcoming and I try to keep everyone’s mind active too, which is very important at our ages!

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Tourism hits a high

A Legacy In Language By Habeeb Salloum Portuguese is saturated with more than a thousand words of Arabic origin—more even than Spanish. Some are easy to spot: Portuguese words beginning with "al-" are almost all the result of assimilation of the Arabic prefix that means "the-" (and which in Spanish became "el-"). Similarly, Portuguese place names beginning with "Ode-" or "Odi-", such as Odeleite, Odelouca and Odiáxere, all stem from the Arabic wadi, meaning valley.

FOODS Portugal's Secretary of State for Tourism Adolfo Mesquita Nunes said that "2014 was the best year ever for tourism in Portugal," with revenue expected to top €10 billion. The figures for January to November 2014 show a growth in overnight stays in Portugal of three times than seen in Spain - a market six times the size of Portugal's. "The data today revealed by the National Institute of Statistics confirm that 2014 will be the best year ever for tourism in Portugal, with a growth of over 10% compared to Portugal’s record year when comparing the number of overnight stays, the number of guests or the income received. This confirms that we are growing at three times the rate of Spain in terms of overnight stays," according to a delighted Nunes. The Secretary of State said that no tourist destination is built in three years and praised the effort and commitment of those in the sector including workers, the hospitality schools that train staff, regional tourism bodies and municipalities which have worked under successive governments. "If you had to choose one key factor, it would be private enterprise, and the tourism promotion agencies”, said Nunes, choosing two. Looking at November 2014 and the main tourist markets, the Belgians stood out, up 57%, the French up 38% and the Brazilians up 21%. The Irish were back in force with a 21% rise but the Spanish, despite stories of hungry Iberians flooding the Algarve in search of seafood, were a disappointment with an overall drop in numbers of 9%. Last year was the best ever and with the strong pound enabling British families to book now for their Easter and summer holidays; 2015 should be better still. Thanks very much to the Algarve Daily News for this story. www.algarvedailynews.com

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al-karawiyah al-badhinjan al-zanjabil al-laymun al-zayt al-zaytun al-naranj al-rumman al-aruzz al-za'faran al-isbanakh al-sukkar sharab

caraway eggplant ginger lime oil olive orange pomegranate rice saffron spinach sugar syrup

alcaravia beringela gengibre limão azeite azeitona laranja romã arroz açafrão espinafre açúcar xarope

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amir al-bar admiral almirante al-kimiya' alchemy alquimia al-jabr algebra álgebra al-manakh almanac almanaque 'anbar amber âmbar al-samt azimuth azimute jamal camel camelo gharrafah carafe garrafa sakk check cheque al-zanqah lane azinhaga al-mijrash mortar (for grinding) almofariz al-misk musk almuscar al-jayb pocket algibeira ta'rifah tariff tarifa al-makhzan warehouse armazem sifr zero cifra

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Albufeira al-buhayrah Alcantarilha al-qantarah Alcaria al-qariyah Aldeia al-day'ah Alfambras al-hamra' Alferce al-fa's Algoz al-ghuzz Aljezur al-juzur Almadena al-madinah Almancil al-manzil Almodôvar al-mudawwar Alvor al-barr Salema salam Odemira wadi al-amirah

the lake the bridge the village the small village the red the pickaxe name of an Arab tribe the islands the city the house the round the port, the dry land peace valley of the princess

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Get classical A classical music concert is being held at Quintinha da Música, Covas da Prata, Tavira on Sunday February 8th at 5pm This Hungarian programme features music by Franz Liszt, Bela Bartók, Jenö Hubay, Johannes Brahms, and Zoltán Kodály. Here in the Algarve, it is not often that we have the chance to hear a performance of Hungarian music played by artisits of international fame, and this opportunity is both rare and welcome.

Reviews of their performances praise their musical interpretation, technical supremacy, perfect harmony and passion. The boisterous and confident Zadory is in perfect harmony with the fiery and impetuous Dombrovska.

Our soloists for this concert are Duo Edan, comprising Édua Zadóry (violin) who was

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born and grew up in Hungary and Anastasiia Dombrovska (piano) whose Polish-Ukrainian family lived in Kiev. They both studied at the University of Music in Vienna.

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Supper Club This month’s Supper Club takes place on February 12th and the one after that will be on March 5th. The menu in February will be couvert, pumpkin and coconut soup, Thai fishcakes, dipping sauce and salad. There will be a mango and chocolate cup for pudding.

Lagos-based artist Kasia Wrona has an individual exhibition at Espaço in Aljezur which opens on February 5th. The theme is water-rain (Agua-chuva). The exhibition will be open until March 25th. The gallery’s opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 5pm. Please note the gallery is closed on Sundays and holidays. Kasia runs a weekly drawing sessions with life models every Monday between 11am and 1pm at the Gallery Marina de Lagos. The cost is 10 euros per person. For more details about Kasia’s work go to www.kasiawrona.com

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The menu for March’s Supper Club includes couvert, celery, leek and stilton soup, Scrumper’s pork and apple pie with potatoes and vegetables followed by spiced maple, orange and pecan pudding with custard.

The Supper Club events are organised by ‘Tomorrow’ and Frescos in Lagos. The price is 10 euros a head and everyone is very welcome. It’s a great chance to meet new people in a small and friendly environment or to catch up with old friends. If you need a bit of encouragement to get you going, give Tom a ring on 919 918 733 and he can meet you and make some introductions. Please call Vanessa from Frescos to book your place or to request a vegetarian option on 913 733 684.

Sing to be healthy and happy Singing in a choir is great fun and a lovely way to meet new people...but did you know that it may also be good for your health?

same effect as yoga breathing. It helps you relax, and there are indications that it does provide a heart benefit.”

There have been numerous studies into the positive effects of singing on our health over the past few years...in particular, a piece of research carried out at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, found that when we sing together in groups, our heartbeats synchronise which "brings about a calming effect that is as beneficial to our health as yoga".

Sounds like a great added benefit to an already enjoyable pastime, doesn’t it?! If you are interested in joining the choir (an all-inclusive singing group with no previous experience necessary), or for more information on booking the choir for performances or events, please contact choir leader Liz Roberts on: elizabeth_roberts15@hotmail.com and you can also visit our You Tube site 'The Western Algarve Choir' to watch some of our past performances.

“Song is a form of regular, controlled breathing...” says Dr Björn Vickhoff who led the study, “It gives you pretty much the

Concerts with conversation One of Portugal’s most popular performers, Rita Guerra, will be staging two concerts in the Silves area at the beginning of February.

The National Ballet Company and the Orquestra Classico Do Sul are presenting a performance of Swan Lake at the Municipal Theatre in Faro on February 6th and 7th. Swan Lake is regarded as the most spectacular of the classical ballets with its stunning choreography combined with Tchaikovsky’s music. Tickets cost €20. Please call 289 888 110 for more details or to book tickets.

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The first performance, an intimate concert and conversation, is on February 5th at Biblioteca Municipal de Silves starting at 9pm. On February 6th she will be in concert with Gonçalo Santuns on percussion and Pedro Pinto on bass at Centro Paroquial de Pêra at 9:30 pm.

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Western Algarve Secrets By Clive Goodacre

Wines from Chile You are invited to an evening of wine tasting at the Sommelier Wine Shop in Lagos on February 6th.

A perfect day on the Sagres promonotory. No wind, a glorious golden winter sun, few people and a calçada ribbon encircled by a sparkling sea. Having notched up almost fifteen thousand kilometres touring the western Algarve by mountain bike, this day was as good as it gets and a reminder that out of season tourist spots are completely different. So I urge you to motor west before the crowds arrive and take the fabulous 2km

walk around the Sagres promontory leading from the Church of our Lady of Grace at the back of the fortress. Along the route are lookouts, and information posts covering the area’s flaura, fauna and profound history, while fishermen standing precariously on the cliffs contribute to the experience.

The event, which is being organised by the shop’s owner and top class sommelier Miguel Martins, will start at 6pm until 8pm. The focus of the event will be to taste and learn about wines from Chile. Contact Miguel by email: sommelier.wineshop@gmail.com

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Super spoof Why not brighten up a February night by going to Aperitivo Performance Group’s Bi-Cycle.

A three-course dinner will be served to those who enjoy a fully-rounded event. The dinner begins at 7pm, and the theatre starts at 8.30pm.

It’s a show like no other. The group says it’s “like a Brazilian soap opera but a great deal funnier and with popular songs from the 1920s instead of Wagner’s endless score.” Bi-Cycle is a spoof created by the theatre group on about half of the theme of Wagner’s Ring Cycle.

The performances will be: February 13th, 14th: Museum, São Brás February 19th, 20th: Clube de Tavira, Tavira February 21st: Casa do Povo, Moncarapacho

There’s an overflowing cast of Gods, rhinedaughters, giants, valkyries, dwarves, a hero and a dragon - plus songs you can sing along to.

Tickets cost €8 without dinner and €18 with dinner. To reserve seats and dinner email: aperitivoperformancegroup@gmail.com. For more details visit their website www.aperitivoperformancegroup.net or go to their Facebook page: Aperitivo Theatre

Dine and dance There will be dinner and dancing at Restaurante Palmeiras Turiscampo in Espiche on Friday February 13th. Music will be provided by the duo Collar and Cuffs made up of Nigel and Sarah. Please call 282792217.

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10.30am - onwards - Computer Users Group & Book Club Spinnakers Bar, Lagos Marina

Half Term Courses with Yvonne | 3x per Week | €20 Members €25 non members | Boavista Golf Resort | To book: 917 953 914

10-11.30am - Hatha Yoga with Claire | €8 | Monte Rosa, Barao S. Joao 965 292 540/www.monterosaportugal.com

Mon - Sat - Dance School of Lagos | Different Dance Classes, All Ages 912376595 / 915812055/ ass.danca.lagos@gmail.com

10.30am -12pm (&Thurs) - Yoga Classes with Ann | €8 | Burgau (overlooking the beach) | 913 202 621

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10.30am - 12.30pm (&Thurs) - Stain Glass Classes with Dianne | €10 Espiche | 919 117 108

8pm - Biodanca with Trixie | 5th & 19th Feb (I.N: 1st & 3rd Thurs of every month) | €8 or €25 x 4 sess. | InLight Lagos | 965 676 144

10pm - (&Fri) - Karaoke | Fools & Horses, Lagos | 282 762 970

14th Feb 3 - 5.30pm - Reiki Exchange | €5 | InLight Lagos | 965 676 144

8.30pm - Late (& Mon,Thur & Fri) - Live Music | Luis bar, Lagos | 282769147

7th & 21st - February Quiz Night | 2 course meal for €12 and Quiz Barroca | 282 762 799

8pm-Late - Wendy & Adam | The Galley, Luz | 282 769 063

10 - 12pm - Tai Ji Quan with Carl | €8 | Barão São João | 919 718 955

5pm - Tone Zone (steps and weights) with Jean | €6 (-20% 1st Class) Alma Verde Studio | 926 353 452

11am -1pm - Life drawing classes with Kasia | Beginners & Professional artists | €10 per session | 916 035 308

6 - 7pm - Swimming Club for Adults with Yvonne | €20 p/m Boavista Golf Resort | 917 953 914

11.30am - Baby Massage Course with Noeline | 6 Weeks | €78 Alma Verde | 282761745/963614499 or elizabeth67no@gmail.com

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9pm - Pub Quiz | FREE | Kelly’s Irish Bar, Praia Da Luz | 282 788 631

9.30am - Walking Group with Rosie & Laurie | Different walks each week €3 | 914 573 373

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Magical art

Barroca Restaurant in Praia da Luz is holding a ‘Ladies Night’ on March 7th.

Vale do Lobo Art Gallery is holding an exhibition of paintings by the Portuguese artist Evelina Oliveira until February 4th.

The evening will start with a champagne cocktail followed by a three-course dinner. There will be a drag tribute act and a DJ. The cost is €22 per person. Please call 282 762 799 to book tickets.

Equestrian tourism The second workshop on equestrian tourism is planned to take place between February 15th and 17th at Pinetrees Riding Centre in Almancil. This workshop is organised in conjunction with the Escola National de Equitação, and is designed for those interested in developing their professional equestrian skills for working in the tourism industry. The main aim is for a safer product, improved service levels and communication, without forgetting the important element of horse well- being. Whilst the course is principally designed to be run in Portuguese, it is also possible to have an English translation and indeed an objective is to help participants feel more at ease in the international field. For more information, contact 289 394 369, 919 363 190, or email: pinetrees.riding@world.net.pt.

Try for the triathlon Don’t forget that the second Luz triathlon is taking place on April 25th. It follows the huge success of the first Praia da Luz triathlon which took place last April. Organisers say they hope that the Luz race will become an annual fixture. The race will consist of 2 distances - Sprint & Olympic (the distances are still to be confirmed). Individual and team entries welcome. Go to www.algarvetriathlons.com for more details or call 933 713 867 or email: info@algarvetriathlons.com

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Evelina Oliveira was born in 1961 and she developed her artistic skills while attending the School of Art in Porto where she attained a Masters’ degree in illustration. She has developed her unique painting style over time by exploring the intimate and the personal, while using an introspective attitude to delve into the world of memories.

The Evelina Oliveira exhibition, organised in association with the prestigious Galeria São Mamede, will be open to the public until 4th February, Monday to Friday, from 9am - 6pm. Admission to the Vale do Lobo Art Gallery is free.

Mário Cláudio wrote of her work: “Evelina Oliveira gathers together small elements from diverse sources to allow them to tell us their own stories. Her work is divided between reality and the theatrical with her paintings evolving like dreams on a stage and now and then allowing us to identify them as agents of a human pilgrimage.” Inspiring, unique and playful, the works of Evelina Oliveira are thought provoking and never fail to leave a lasting impression and to create a memorable impact.

World music The Al-Mutamid Music Festival brings more world music to the Algarve over the next few weeks. The festival kicked off last month and finishes in March with concerts being held in Lagoa, Loulé, Silves, Olhão and Lagos. The festival started with a performance by a group of Moroccan and Spanish musicians called Media Luna who combine flamenco with Andalusian-Arabic music. The first performance this month is on February 7th at Olhão’s municipal auditorium. The Syrian group ‘Alturaz al Andalusí’ will be performing. Spanish group Milo Ke Mandarini will take the stage at the Mascarenhas Gregório theatre in Silves on February 14th. The

Get cycling The first bike week to be held this year at Martinhal Beach Resort takes place this month. The week long course will take place from February 15th to 22nd. The first course of the year will focus on road biking. Organisers says Martinhal has all the

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group will present its unique fusion of three medieval music types - Medieval Christian, Sephardic-Jewish and Muslim. The festival will return to the São José convent in Lagoa on February 21st with Aquitania – a group of Moroccan and Spanish musicians. The festival ends on March 6th with Syrian group ‘Alturaz al Andalusí’ taking to the stage again, this time at the Lagos Cultural Centre. All shows start at 9.30pm. Ticket prices vary according to venue. For details please call: Lagoa auditorium on 282 380 434; Loulé theatre on 289 414 604; Olhão auditorium on 289 710 160; Silves theatre on 282 440 800;| Lagoa convent on 282 380 434 or Lagos Cultural Centre on 282 770 450.

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How did I get that bruise? By Niki Medlock Your body is usually very efficient at dealing with bruises by breaking down and reabsorbing the blood. You can see this process in action as the bruise changes colour which happens due to the breakdown of the haemoglobin that escapes from the red blood cells mixing with various reabsorption components of the body, each one giving the bruise a different colour. Bruises (or contusions) develop as a result of direct trauma, when the skin does not break but small blood vessels near the skin’s surface tear or rupture causing blood to seep into the surrounding tissue spaces. This can involve blood vessels at the level of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle or bone. Generally, bruises can be tender to the touch but they should heal within 2 to 4 weeks. Sometimes the area of the bruise spreads down the body due to gravity – for example if you bump your forehead causing bruising you can end up with black eyes as the blood moves downwards.

Older adults tend to bruise more easily as the skin becomes less flexible and thinner and the fat layer under the skin decreases and these factors, along with skin damage from exposure to the sun can cause vessels to break easily. Tendency to bruise is more common in women and can run in the family. Next month: But what if a bruise is not a bruise???? Niki Medlock is head nurse at: www.luzdoc.com

Just give yoga a try By Ann de Jongh When I was studying in India in December we were discussing “What is Yoga” and this quote sums up what it should be about: “Yoga happens when we stop identifying with the thoughts and stories the mind makes up and stop clinging to how you wish life should be and then you are free to be you.” At this time of year I have a lot of people coming along to classes who haven’t done yoga for ages or are new to it. One of the most common conversations I then end up having is that you can not be good or bad at yoga, and it does not matter how flexible you are. People’s perception is that to be good at yoga you have to be able to get your body into strange pretzel shapes, or that you have to be able to touch your toes. The reality is those people you see who can do this, are quite likely so focused on the posture that they are missing the point of yoga and just using it as a way to show what their bodies can do. The postures, or asana part of yoga is a small part of the practice, the mind and the breath are possibly more important parts of the practice.

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Yoga is about many things, exercise is one of them, along with: ► Healing the physical body ► Getting strong and flexible ► Increasing concentration ► Practice & experiencing being present ► Self -awareness ► Experience our true nature ► Nurturing the soul

News from the Pilates Room By Lisa Longhurst

The Pilates Room Lagos has seen most of its clients during the day which has not allowed much time for those of you that work during the day or would prefer to workout in the evening! So I would like to introduce Esther Arnold, a classically trained Pilates teacher from Hamburg in Germany who is qualified in both mat work and equipment and will be available on Mondays and Thursdays from 3pm until 8.30pm for either a private class or scheduled mat classes. The new evening timetable will be mat classes at 6pm and 7.30pm on Mondays and Thursdays. Private classes can be offered before and after these times. The Monday 7.30pm class will be a focused men’s class. Whether you are a keen sportsman, surfer or you sit at a desk all day, this class is for you! This class will focus on strengthening and stretching in the areas that men tend to need most! It is also an opportunity for those men that are not so keen to join a class full of ladies a chance to give Pilates a go! As Joseph Pilates himself said, “You will feel the difference in 10 sessions and in 20 sessions you will see the difference”.

► Nourishing the mind. If you have always thought that you can’t do yoga as I am not good enough, then change the way you think and come along and give it a go. Ann teaches Yoga in Burgau on Tues and Thurs at 10.30am and Wed at 6.30pm. Please call 913202621.

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Male or Female, Young or Old Pilates is for you and you will without doubt feel the benefit in as few as 10 sessions. If you want more information pop into the studio or give me a call on 926 514 613 or email info@pilatesroomlagos.com www. pilatesroomlagos.com

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Reflexology

By Surali Shah-Neville

As discussed last month, reflexology is the application of pressure with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques used on the zones and reflex areas of the body’s major systems. Reflexologists encourage the body to relax, de-stress, detoxify, restoring equilibrium.

Over the next few months we will be discussing some of the most common eye complaints.

The Treatment Therapists do need to see feet in a 'natural state' without nail polish/henna tattoos etc., but there is no need to discontinue your normal foot care routine such as excess dead skin removal as this helps the Therapist get a more accurate reading and facilitates effectiveness of the treatments.

Cataracts A cataract is a clouding of the crystalline lens in the eye, normally associated with age. In a normal eye, light passes through the transparent lens to the retina (the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye) where it is changed into nerve signals that are sent to the brain. The lens must be clear in order for the retina to receive a sharp image. If the lens becomes cloudy because of the presence of a cataract this will result in the image becoming blurred. The most common cause of cataracts is age related. These are referred to as Senile Cataracts. However, there are other types of cataract too.

By Becca Towers

After initial consultation, the feet will be thoroughly examined for Skin Texture, Tone, Mobility, Temperature, Nails and other indicators in accordance with Reflexology

best practice: Reflexologists will use slightly different routines based on the client’s needs, but the specific thumb and finger techniques remain the same. After soothing massage movements to relax the client, the specifically designed pressures and movements will be used on the reflex points. Once treatment has finished, you will be given an aftercare sheet and/or specific aftercare advice. Does it hurt? Occasionally it can be slightly uncomfortable but not intolerable; the Therapist will be as gentle as required. With a problem in a specific area of the body there may be tenderness on the corresponding Reflex point or points. Time will be spent on these particular points to help alleviate the problem. People do become very relaxed during Reflexology; it is one of the most powerful ways to eliminate stress in your body. Contact Becca at: chrystalflowershealing@gmail.com

I’ve been told by my doctor that I’ve got arthritis – what can I do? By Dr Andrew Garbett

Once a cataract has been detected in the early stages, there is normally no need to panic as the cataract develops slowly. Over the next year or two a person with a cataract will notice their vision becoming more and more blurred. People over 60 need to have regular eye checks so that the optometrist can keep a track on how cataracts develop. Eventually, but not in all cases, is the cataract is interfering sufficiently with a person’s vision, your optician will refer you to an eye surgeon who will operate on the cataract and restore the sight to your eye. Cataracts can be caused by smoking, alcohol, and UV exposure. It is wise to wear sunglasses with full UV protection to block out UV rays. Good nutrition always helps. It is recommended that adults have their eyes tested every two years and children under 16, yearly. For more information, call Surali who is Ophthalmic Director at SN&N Optico on 282 761506.

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There are many types of arthritis but the most common form is osteoarthritis (OA) and this affects around 8.5 million people in the UK. If you are suffering from osteoarthritis (OA) then this is commonly passed off as ‘wear and tear’ and the symptoms experienced as just ‘part of getting older’. There is a lot of misunderstanding about OA with many of those suffering believing there is nothing that can be done to help or that their only option is painkillers. Because OA is a condition that gradually worsens over time it is important to take steps to limit the further progress of OA. Joints are designed to be moved and when you stop using them they will deteriorate further and cause increased symptoms. Keep as active as you can but avoid high impact activities that place a large amount of

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stress on the joints. Activities that don’t place too much stress on the joints, like swimming are particularly helpful. In addition to this, manual therapy can also be extremely beneficial in relieving the symptoms of arthritis by getting those joints moving properly again. A typical chiropractic treatment will include very careful and gentle joint mobilisation, massage, postural advice and prescribed individualised exercises to get the best results possible. The good news is that there is a lot that can be done to help and old age is not an excuse! Come and visit our clinic. To make an appointment please call Eugenia on 282768044. Visit: www.lagos-health.com

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Pets Mate By Lars Rahmquist says that they see great developments in people’s physical strength and agility as well as a huge improvement in their social, learning and interpersonal skills. The association also works with a physiotherapist working in Hippotherapy which is a specialised technique. It utilises the movement of riding to help improve circulation and flexibility for the patients. Something which most disabled people have problems with.

G’day. It was last month that I read with great interest the article on ‘Riding for the Disabled’ in the ‘Tomorrow’ magazine. Frank and Judith Bulmer set up and run the association in the western Algarve area. If you have never seen the amazing progress that developmentally disabled people gain from animal contact, I really cannot fully express how incredible it is. My mother was a doctor in Australia and I helped occasionally when they started a Riding for the Disabled school in my hometown. I had known all of the people mum worked with for years; some were very affected by their conditions eg Downs Syndrome, Asperger’s and autism. Within a very short space of time the patients

were smiling and laughing with unbound delight sitting on the horses or just walking along side them...and learning something new and different. My sister works with severely affected autism patients in Sweden and has recently started a similar interactive program with her animals. The autistic patients were suddenly talking to the horses and dogs about their feelings, very openly. Just unbelievable stuff and such a positive experience in their development. The horse riding at Quita do Paraíso (QPA) at Bensafrim is conducted by trained staff. Sue Wilson is in charge of the courses and

How exciting that being on a horse can do so much. I encourage you to look online about this topic. It’s not just disabled people that benefit from riding – it can help us all – why not give it a try yourself. Jinny Harman at QPA has horses for all calibre of riders, certainly many calm old nags to stroll around on, on a sunny afternoon. Perhaps you would be interested in helping the other volunteers on Thursday or Friday mornings? Take it from me, it is an incredible experience to watch the impact that riding can have on people with disabilities or learning difficulties. It is great to see them express their happiness in the company of such wonderful animals. I will quickly refer you to a book I was given a few years ago, it’s called ‘When Sophie met Darcy Day’. A wonderful story of growth and love. More vet stuff next month, I promise. www.lagosvet.com

Farmers market health foods By Hannah Sharpe de Rosa Beetroot has gained popularity as a new ‘wonder food’ due to research showing that beetroot and its juice improve athletic performance, lower blood pressure and increase blood flow. Its high levels of dietary nitrates are believed to be behind these health promoting abilities. High nitrate vegetables could prove to be a low cost and effective way to lower blood pressure, providing they are eaten regularly. Other vegetables high in nitrate include dark leafy greens, celery, cabbage, leek, lettuce and fennel. Researchers found that drinking beetroot juice improves oxygenation to the brain, slowing the progression of dementia in older adults. Blood flow to certain parts of the brain decreases with age and leads to a decline in cognition. Consuming beetroot juice as part of a high nitrate diet can

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improve blood flow and oxygenation to these areas that are lacking. Beetroot is rich in folate, potassium, vitamin C, B vitamins, fibre and antioxidants and is excellent for aiding liver detoxification. However it contains high levels of oxalates, which can be problematic for those with gut conditions such as leaky gut, or after long courses of antibiotics where the beneficial bacteria are depleted. Don’t go overboard with juicing if you haven’t been well, and speak to a nutritional therapist if you suspect you are reacting to high oxalate vegetables. Hannah is a registered nutritional therapist. Please call 914 950 740 to arrange a consultation. www.algarvenutrition.com

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Who’s buying Overseas Property? By David Westmoreland As a valued subscriber to Rightmove, B&P Real Estate Agency has access to various data demonstrating trends within the Portuguese property market. I then cross check the data they provide with B&P’s own data and it appears we have very similar trends. The 2 sets of data confirm that the average buyer is aged between 45- 65 and is in almost 70% of clients looking to buy second homes. The average price of enquiry uncannily is almost identical to B&P’s average sale value of around 300,000€. Villas are by far the major enquiry type with almost 75% of the enquiries on Rightmove although B&P see that more even at around 54% for villas vs Apartments. The way people are buying is also quite interesting. Rightmove are saying that around 60% of the buyers are cash buyers and almost 20% financing but again we are finding almost 98% of our clients are cash buyers. Comparing Portugal to Spain we see very similar trends with the only major anomaly being a more even split on property type with villas vs apartments at 50:50 in Spain. So what does this all mean? In short this means B&P are marketing in line with the market. Lagos and the western

Algarve is a little more apartment biased versus other parts of the Algarve. Price points are on trend for the whole of the Algarve where clearly we see price spikes in certain areas but the overall pricing levels are consistent with Lagos and the west. Average price enquiries for apartments in the Algarve according to Rightmove are around the 145,00€ mark while villas are around 300,000€. As I mentioned overall the average sales value at B&P is around this number. This would mean that B&P are actually achieving a slightly higher value for the average apartment price as well as higher prices for villas. As previously mentioned B&P have experienced a huge increase in all aspects of the market be it enquiries, viewings and sales. The market is being fuelled by improved exchange rates, consumer confidence incremental markets such as NHR and Golden Visa and improved marketing from B&P. Hopefully, this will give you a better insight into how we analyse the market and our performance within the market in the hope that we can continually improve our overall performance and ultimately sales. If you want to sell your property with a company that understands the industry and knows how to market within it give me a call. We are in need of quality properties for sale across the western Algarve. Contact me: david@bpaproperty.com or call: 918 473 280 www.bpaproperty.com

Treat yourself to some Valentine’s Day Romance Why not treat yourself and your loved one amidst the spectacular natural beauty of our Western Algarve at the Vivenda Miranda. You will be served delicious, nutritious, culinary creations using only the freshest organic and locally sourced nutritious ingredients that include vegetarian, vegan and raw gourmet fine dining specialities. It’s €53 per person. There’s also a special overnight package if you would like to stay.

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Let’s talk tax By Affinity Global Wealth This year’s tax reforms have seen a landmark change to the countries treatment of fiduciary structures (Trusts), written into Portuguese tax law from 1st January 2015. This could have major repercussions on expatriates whom hold foreign trusts and/or assets beneath the trusts held in black listed jurisdictions such as the Isle of Man. The tax liability and consequence of this advice could lead to large tax bills for many individuals and families. A tax rate of 28% may be applied to those holding trusts and this could increase to 35% for those holding assets or trusts in black listed jurisdictions. The use of trusts is common practice for some IFA firms operating in Portugal, helping to mitigate ongoing and future UK tax liabilities. Whilst there may be a place for UK domiciled expatriates as a means of succession planning, this may not have been the correct solution for those wishing to take distribution from their trust (income). At Affinity we have always worked with third party companies when it comes to matters concerning taxation or trusts to get the best advice. We have a panel of experts on hand to provide a detailed analysis of your situation on a case by case basis. We understand that no single client’s circumstances are the same. In response to the recent changes, we will host a clinic at Boavista Golf Club on February 4th, by appointment. We are here to listen and understand your needs, building a solution that is bespoke and tailored to you. There is no cost or obligation in our initial meeting, we can provide our view and on your instruction write a detailed report outlining any liabilities, risks and recommendations. Please feel free to contact us to find out more. We can also arrange a time for you to meet our panel of experts.

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Vegan Chocolate and Almond Butter Fudge

Do you know your Portuguese white wines? By Tomorrow’s own sommelier, Miguel Martins

By Meri Hanlin

This recipe is not only delicious and decadent but it's also good for you and super simple! It only takes five minutes to prepare and you only need five ingredients!! These are: » 1 cup (235ml) Organic Coconut Oil » 1 cup (235ml) Organic Almond Butter » 2 cups (470ml) unsweetened Organic Cocoa Powder (Green and Blacks) » 1 cup (235ml) pitted Organic Dates » 1 to 2 pinches unrefined Sea Salt or Himalayan Salt PREPARATION: Soak your dates in hot water for about 20 minutes to make them soft and sticky. Carefully melt coconut oil on very low heat. Place all ingredients, EXCEPT Almond Butter, in blender until soft and well combined. Stir in the Almond Butter at the end to keep the crunch.

In this issue I would like to tell you a little about Portuguese white wines. When we talk about wine in general, people still have a tendency to think only of reds, but those who know about the revolution with regard to wine that has taken place in recent years in Portugal, will be aware that almost every week we have seen the emergence of great Portuguese white wines, mainly native varieties and with aromas, flavors and sensations that are new to the world of wine ... diversity! It is this diversity that has conquered the world, particularly for those who are fed up of always drinking old world classics. But when we go from the north to the south of the country we find all types and styles of wines that are obviously influenced by the region where they were produced, based on the particular soil, vine varieties and different climates. In the north, minerality of the soil is characteristic of colder climates and it is here that we find one of the greatest varieties of Portuguese white wines, ‘Alvarinho’. These are absolutely incredible wines - fresh fruity wines with a captivating acidity… great for enjoying in much warmer climates such as here in the Algarve.

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And if we travel towards the Douro valley, there we will find the complexity of old vines, a more structured minerality, gastronomic wines with capacity for aging, reflecting the tradition of a fantastic region.

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bring to mind the famous Sancerre from France, and of course, not to forget the Bical in Bairrada where we can enjoy the great sparkling wines made with this grape. As we continue our journey, we need to look at what is happening in the Lisbon region. Here the influence of the Atlantic Ocean is making its positive mark on the fresh wines with a touch of the ‘sea’, where varieties such as Sauvignon are able to express all its characteristics. In the south of the country there is the Alentejo, with its full and buttery wines, often flavoured by wood, making these wines very attractive for those who like ‘New World’ style wines without great aging capabilities but nevertheless, spectacular for those who enjoy more intense and fullbodied wines. I don’t want to be unfair to the many regions of this country that really are producing incredible wines and gaining many awards throughout the world, but obviously there is not space enough here to talk about them all. I leave you with this challenge: Taste and explore this diversity and you will see that it is worth it. If you have any questions or concerns about any of these wines or other matters please, do not hesitate to contact me via email or even a visit to my shop in Lagos. I will be more than happy to greet you. Miguel has his own shop in Lagos and is sommelier at the two Michelin starred Vila Joya Hotel. Email: sommelier.wineshop@gmail.com

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‘Tomorrow’s 2015 takeaway list

Lagos Chinese Palacio da China - 282 763 791 Dynasty - 282 763 746 Asia - 282 792 180 (Marina) Indian Maharaja’s Tasty Indian - 282 768 083 (town centre) Pashmina - 960 453 376 free home delivery-minimum order €25 Lagos, Luz, Burgau & Alma Verde (on Avenida) Sushi Magoya Japanese - 282 762 254 (town centre) Osaka - 282 792 715 (town centre) Chicken/Grilled Foods/Fish BBQ Bar Paris - 918 660 457 (Nr Marina hotel) Praça de Armas - 282 768 116 Churrasqueira Marques - 282 767 933 (by bus station) The Lighthouse - 282 762 115 or 968 073 449 (Marina) Pizza/Italian Mama-Mia - 282 762 231 (town centre) Italia - 282 760 030 (town centre) Borsalino - 282 782 417 (by Lidl) The Lighthouse - 282 762 115 or 968 073 449 also Tapas menu (marina) Portofino - 282 799 824 (Marina) O marafado - 912 849 714 Tapas restaurant (by Mcdonalds) International Foods Fresco - 282 769 256 (by Tivoli Hotel) International Cafe - 282 768 312 (town centre)

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The Lighthouse - 282 762 115 or 968 073 449 (Marina) Marina Bar - 282 789 701 (Marina) Fools & horses - 282 762 970 (town centre) Rockefellas - 282 798 634 (town centre) O Artistas - 282 769 147 (opp Tivoli Hotel O marafado - 912 849 714 Tapas restaurant (by Mcdonalds) Bom Pecado - 964 992 893 (behind Marina) Bar Linda - 282 792 146 (Maia Praia beach) Lazy Jacks - 282 761 384 (Marina)

Praia da Luz Chinese City Sol Chinese - 282 789 878 (centre) Indian Saffron - 282 768 825 (by church) Pashmina - 282 789 667 (by church) Free delivery service KebabXpress - 920 537 900 kebabs & Pizzas with Indian flavours (by Luzdoc) Pizza/Italian Pizza Real - 282 788 369 Luz (on front) Panini - 282 789 101 Amici - 282 763 119 (by Barclays bank) Pizzaria Da Luz - 912 871 561(By Baptista) Organic and Homemade Chicca’s - 282 761 334 (opp Onda Luz) Other/International Foods Chaplin’s - 282 789 932 (by church) Rio’s @ no:2 - Tel 282 769 912 (by Spar) Atlantico Luz - 282 788 799 (by church) Galley - 282 769 063 (on front)

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Burgau Pizza/Italian Francos Pizzaria - Thursday, Friday and Saturday 963 631 668 Casa Padaria - 969 678 519 Indian The Spice Cottage - 922 273 828 Red Fort - 282 102 378 Free home delivery Burgau, Luz, Alma Verde and Almadena- min.order €35 International Foods Tomik - 282 695 525 (road out to Salema) The Pigs Head - 282 697 315 (from Luz before town centre)

Espiche Indian Sangam Jardim - 282 760 882 International Grapevine - 912 170 987 (just before the village) Turiscampo - 282 792 217 (on campsite) Dinner cooked for you at your house or holiday accommodation call Robin 911 941 097

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Curry each wee | Rockefellas | 282 798 634

mixed grill platter for 2 only €25 | 8 - 11pm 2 for 1 CocktailsRockefeller’s Bar & Grill, Lagos Special of the day comes with a FREE beer/ wine | Marina Bar, Lagos Marina 282 789 701 5-7pm - Happy Hour, Golf Santo Antonio, Budens | Beer & Wine: 2 for 1 | 282 690 051 12 - 3pm (Mon - Sat) 3 Course Meal + Espresso €8.50 | Valentinos Restaurant | 914852266 Valentines Night Special Meal | Live music

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Golf Santo Antonio, Budens | 282 690 051

Every Saturday 2 course meal on selected menu & Quiz | €12 p.p. | Barroca | 282 762 799

Tuesdays Soup of the day/Curry of the day/Dessert €9.50 | Grapevine, Espiche | 282 768 795

2 cocktails & Karaoke | €6 | Fools & Horses, Lagos | 282 762 970

Sundays

Pie Night from: €6 medium, €8 large & sides Pigs Head, Burgau | 282 697 315

Wednesdays Soup of the day/BBQ Spare Ribs/Dessert €10 | Grapevine, Espiche | 282 768 795 12 -10pm - Wednesday Special | Couvert + Main course + One drink | €12 Golf Santo Antonio, Budens, 282 690 051

12 - 9pm - Sunday Lunch | FREE 1/2 ltr of wine if you pre book | Fools & Horses, Lagos 282 762 970 12 -10pm - Sunday Roast, Couvert + Soup + Main course | €9.99 Golf Santo Antonio, Budens | 282 690 051 Sunday Brunch - €12,00 | Complementary Bellini on arrival when booking in advance

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Espiche Golf | 282 688 270

Soup of the day/Chicken Piri Piri/Dessert €9.00 | Grapevine, Espiche | 282 768 795 Pie & Pud Night - Quay Lagos | Homemade

Sunday Roast | €4 Medium/ €6 Large | Pigs Head, Burgau | Tel: 934 295 774 Sunday Roast (Best in Town)

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1pm - 7.30pm | Barroca | 282 762 799

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Sunday Roast & Live Music | Turiscampo,

Oasis, Lagos Marina | 282 031 543

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On a sunny, breezy, winter day I love to be outside for coffee and a couple of my favourites are different types of beach bar. On Lagos’s Meia Praia there is Gaivota Branca. On their raised deck you have a wonderful view of the sea and Lagos. The sun sparkles and the service is professional and friendly. They have put up the price of their coffee and a café com leite (white coffee) now costs €2.00 without a biscuit or any additions, except the location – I feel this is a little high, especially in winter. However, the chairs, tables and general décor are somewhat upmarket and you do feel as if you are out, out! The ladies loos are an exercise in squeezing …..a tight fit to get into! Bar Quim. There are two places next to each other but the one on the right is much more natural and on a level with the sand. it is tucked into the dunes where you can watch the waves and the coffee is €1.50. A walk on the beach is almost obligatory here and just a step off the small deck. On the subject of ladies loos (!) the exercise is slightly different. To avoid embarrassment you must collect your toilet paper from the dispenser by the sinks - there is none in the stalls. If you do not have a car, hop on the train from Lagos and go one stop to Meia Praia station and Bar Quim is just over the tracks. Location: follow signs - Meia Praia from Lagos, you will see Gaivota Branca about 50mts back from the road, which follows the beach. Bar Quim is further along. Go past GB until you get to the next roundabout. Turn right. Cross the railway tracks and it is in front of you.

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Outdoor... Brachychitons develop into large single stemmed trees with an attractive smooth green/grey fattish trunk that flare out at the base in a bottle shape. Their small bellshaped flowers are cream with spotted pink insides and are followed by large, boatshaped seed capsules which contain many large seeds, similar to corn kernels.

In amongst the trees It is generally agreed that there are around 60,000 species of tree in the world plus numerous hybrids. Despite hot dry summers, the Algarvean coastal strip is home to an amazing range of tropical and subtropical species. On the coast one finds Casuarinas, Araucarias, Metrosideros, Tipuanas, Lagunarias and Brachychitons to mention just a few. Even in the windy west there are gardens containing Frangipani, Bauhinia and a wide range of exotic palms. Go a kilometre or so inland and you can find many frost pockets where succulents are cut back every winter, yet thrive only a short walk away. But even within exposed areas we are not powerless to change things and produce some botanical surprises. The key to success is pioneer planting and scrub known as maquis. If you are developing a new site go easy with the JCB as a wild clump of pistachio or a stunted bushy olive will almost certainly protect new planting from winds and exposure. Later on you can consider making adjustments once things become established.

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In small gardens, Pepper trees (Schinus molle), Grevilleas (Grevillea robusta) and Melaleucas (Melaleuca diosmaefolia) will do the same job. Unfortunately specimen planting typically involves bringing in ancient olives bearing only a few tufts of foliage or staked single stem trees several metres high – all of which are initially useless for cover or shade. Equally, pruning back existing carobs, olives and almonds to within an inch of their lives doesn’t help in establishing a benign microclimate. For quick shade little really beats Phoenix canariensis, but unfortunately red palm weevil has more or less eliminated it from the Algarve except where treated with monthly application of nematodes or insecticide. Alternatives include Washingtonia palms, Queen palms (Syagrus romanzoffiana), and the native Chamaerops humilis for hardiness above and beyond the call of duty. The wide variety of figs discussed in last month’s Tomorrow magazine also provide excellent protection. To recap these include Ficus nitidia also known as F. Australis and F. macrophylla otherwise known as the Moreton Bay Fig or Australian Banyan. A good tough evergreen tree grown mostly for its foliage and attractive shaped trunk is Brachychiton populneus, originating from Australia and otherwise known as the Kurrajong or bottle tree. It is easy to ignore these trees because of their passing resemblance to poplars - however while their three-lobed shiny leaves may be similar, that’s about as far as it goes.

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For something outstanding then the Illawarra flame tree Brachychiton acerifolius, with spectacular crimson flowers, is hard to beat, but is much more tender. Equally spectacular and a little easier to grow here is Chorisia speciosa (Silk floss tree). Notable are its rounded hibiscus-shaped rose pink flowers and heavily studded spiked trunk looking like a bulldog’s collar that changes from green to grey with age. A must for coastal areas is Lagunaria patersonni otherwise known as the primrose tree for its open pink flowers and felted green/grey leaves. The deciduous Koelreuteria paniculata, commonly known as the golden rain tree, or Pride of India, is equally tough and decorative, starting in spring with its beautiful unfurling pink leaves, through summer with masses of yellow flowers and into autumn with reddish brown seed pod lanterns.

Finally where frost is a problem, soil is poor and water scarce or too abundant at times, the tongue twisting Robinia pseudoacacia frisia is hard to beat. This deciduous tree from Northern China grows almost anywhere yet has beautiful compound foliage turning from pink to yellow or green. White flowers appear in early summer developing into long hanging seed pods before the tree drops its leaves. Its only downside is a tendency in some soils to sucker – often at a considerable distance from the main trunk.

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