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Last month donations totalling €13,637 were handed over to the bombeiros in Messines, Silves, Monchique, Portimão and Lagos. This particular pot of money came largely from donations from the Swedish community. It is hard to believe that we are now moving into September.

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August has been a difficult month for many with the horrifying fires which dominated the Silves and Monchique landscape. Well over a 1,000 brave firefighters and of course all the auxiliary services tried to overcome these wind fanned flames. It was amazing to see so many people in the local community coming together to provide much needed supplies. We are sure that this will be an ongoing effort and we also plan to play our part in raising money. Through our charity, Tomorrow Algarve Charity Trust (TACT), with your support, we will start a contingency fund which will be available for basic supplies for the bombeiros when they are needed most. We hope you all agree that having an emergency fund will be extremely helpful in the event of more wildfires in the future.

community. We are delighted to report that the soup kitchen will be opening on Saturday mornings for the local children to benefit from the Mustard Seed services with food and games available. You can read more about this later in the magazine. Every month we plan to give you a regular update about TACT with all the activities that we are undertaking to help raise money and awareness of our efforts to help all of the good causes in the Algarve that we can. We will be having our winter ball at the Tivoli Hotel on Saturday November 24th with the theme of Black and White Masquerade. Please make sure you book your tickets early as we imagine that it will be once again fully booked. Please email Steven Sutton: steven@tomorrowalgarve.com Best wishes for a great month, Amber, Tom and the whole Tomorrow team.

Aside from the horror of the fires there are lots of really positive things going on in the

Many thanks to the amazing Dave Sheldrake for the stunning cover shot taken at this year’s Silves Medieval Festival. See more on page 58.

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BUSINESS

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COMMUNITY

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FOOD & DRINK

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WHAT’S ON

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ENVIRONMENT

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HEALTH

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OUTDOOR

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A TAP OF THE SHOULDER

BY STEPHANIE GINGER

English artist Mary Porter was inspired by Nossa Senhora de Luz to create a powerful and peaceful image of the Resurrection in Portuguese limestone.

I first met artist Mary Porter at the sculpture and mosaic workshop run by Søren Ernst near Alma Verde, which I attend during the winter months. As an old hand at the workshops, a registered artist, sculptor and member of the Algarve Artists Association in her own right, Mary is there most weeks, generously offering advice and encouragement to the novices amongst us, as well as sharing her delicious vegetarian snacks during the lunch break. Before Christmas, Mary was busy carving beautiful and tactile ‘fish’ design bottle openers in Portuguese Carob, Olive and Pear wood. But in January she confided that she’d taken on a new challenge. I could sense her excitement, so after one of those lunch breaks, I wandered over to Mary’s corner of Søren’s garden Atelier to have a look at her work. She made a striking picture; head wrapped in a headscarf, nose and mouth concealed by a mask, (to prevent inhalation of the fine but lethal dust), pneumatic chisel aimed like a weapon at the limestone slab, the figure of a man surrounded by a sweep of cloth, emerging beneath. Immediately, I wanted to find out what had inspired her to create Resurrection her most difficult and ambitious project to date. Born into a committed Catholic family, Mary was taken to church every Sunday. Then at the tender age of seven, along with her older sisters, she was sent to a convent boarding school and what was a weekly ritual, became a daily one. “Early every morning,” she recalls, “the nuns shepherded us into the school chapel to attend Latin Mass.” Finding it hard to follow the service, Mary’s sleepy gaze was often distracted by the numerous statues adorning the chapel, much of it mournful or brutal, in the traditional Catholic style. “Being brought up with such imagery, it’s so much part your DNA that very often the subliminal effect on immature young minds is not questioned,” she says. Although by her teens Mary had lapsed as a ‘cardcarrying’ Catholic with its many rigid dogmas, there has been no lapse of faith. And over the years that faith – in the divinity of Jesus, God’s grace and infinite mercy for everyone – has given her strength and comfort, especially during the tough times. When she moved to Portugal in 2006, Mary began regularly attending the 8am Sunday morning St. Vincent’s Anglican service in Luz. It was reassuring to find a welcoming little bit of England inside the pretty Portuguese church of Nossa Senhora da Luz. Mary was impressed with the gracious way that the Catholic

COMMUNITY From top to bottom: Mary with her completed Sculpture; The face of divine power and love; Mary’s original design

“Turning to a friend, I whispered that I was going to create a sculpture that would convey both a powerful and peaceful image of Christ’s Resurrection that could bring hope to people’s hearts,” she says, “but, even as I said it, I had no clear idea exactly how this would be would be possible.” Although she had been creating ‘coffee table’ sculptures in clay and composite stone for years, Mary had little experience of sculpting natural stone until signing up with renowned German artist and sculptor Søren Ernst, to take his sculpture course three years ago. She soon appreciated first-hand what a difficult medium natural stone is; requiring strength, skill and discipline to master the various techniques involved. Progressing osteo-arthritis in her joints didn’t help and in any case sculpture is not an occupation for the faint-hearted. Learning to pace herself was crucial. But under Søren’s guidance and with his unfailing encouragement, after a couple of years “chiselling away” on modest pieces, Mary hoped she’d accumulated sufficient skill and confidence to tackle the daunting task of bringing her vision to life. And given the progressive nature of the arthritis, she also realised it was a case of now or never! To her delight, Søren gave her a stunning piece of Portuguese Limestone (Moleanos) as a surprise birthday present. “He’d thrown down the gauntlet,” she smiles and it was up to her to pick it up.

community allowed the Anglicans use of their church for their weekly services, including an ecumenical service to encourage the two congregations to come together in worship. The church at Luz is beautiful and modest in size, just a stone’s throw from the deep blue ocean. Mary can’t help her fondness for her adopted country and her artistic eye from creeping into her description, “Like a sea-shell the exterior is simple, with a creamywhite hue, the doors picked out in pale lemon, typical Algarvian style. Step inside and you’ll see the High Altar shimmer with the soft pale glow of gold-leaf, similar in hue to mother of pearl. As with most traditional Portuguese statuary, the expressions on the faces of the saints are gentle and peaceful. One notable exception is the monumental crucifix that stands in a prominent position at the front, showing Christ’s dying moments; his agony depicted in vivid and bloody detail.” It was attending one such service that Mary tells me she experienced what she can only describe as a “tap on the shoulder” in the form of a strong spiritual message.

Thus, in January this year, work on Resurrection began in earnest. As with anything creative, a sculpture begins with a germ of an idea, develops and changes between two points: from the initial flash of inspiration to the moment when it’s completed. It’s often an organic process. The design would have to be contained within the dimensions of the stone which was roughly a diamond shape. First, Mary needed to get the basic outline of the sculpture down on paper: the actual moment of resurrection when Christ transforms from death to life. “As a Christian, the whole key to our faith is the belief that Christ rose from the dead,” she explains. A blank piece of paper is one thing, but how do you begin to transfer that onto a slab of limestone? In answer, Mary brings out a large pencilled drawing on tracing paper and puts it on the floor for me to see. “An important part of the discipline is to make sure the design is transferred accurately onto the stone,” Mary explains, “You begin by drawing onto tracing paper in pencil. Then with tiny pinpricks puncture every line; it’s a very laborious task ” she says. “Placing the drawing onto the stone, you then shake a charcoal powder over the pinpricks. Carefully lifting the transfer off, you immediately mark out the lines in pencil, before they smudge, fade or are blown away - a miraculous process really!” 

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From left to right: Mary rises to the challenge of the pneumatic drill; Christ in Glory tapestry by Graham Sutherland; Job done; two weary sculptors pose by Resurrection

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Then comes the hard physical labour. The carving of a flat, two-dimensional image into a form with depth and profile; as Søren tells his students ‘discovering and coaxing forth whatever is buried within.’

Throughout the creation process, Father Robert Keen, the Anglican Vicar of St. Vincent’s Chaplaincy in Luz has been very enthusiastic and supportive, bestowing a wonderful blessing on the finished piece.

“I’d never used a pneumatic chisel before and my first attempts were pretty chaotic,” Mary admits. Every night she went home shattered, wrists aching, but what she did sense as she toiled away week after week was a sense of God’s grace working ‘through’ her.

Before I go, Mary tells me something extraordinary. After she’d drawn her original design, she was telling Søren of a tapestry she once saw when she was ten years old in Coventry Cathedral. When she googled a photo of Graham Sutherland’s Christ in Glory to show him, she was astounded at the similarities between Sutherland’s tapestry and the image she’d just drawn; an image that had lain dormant in her brain to emerge spontaneously more than forty years later.

Three months later, a few days before Easter, that moment of completion arrived. Søren told her to stop tinkering, “A good Artist knows when to stop”, he insisted. Mary put down her polishing stone and they stood back to gaze at their creation. Mary states that the final sculpture is very much a team effort. It gives her an enormous sense of joy and pride to have had the opportunity to work closely with such a talented sculptor. “Without Søren Ernst,” she says with endearing modesty, Resurrection would simply not have come into existence.” Søren has his own opinion. He points out that Mary’s leap from ‘Humble Pupil’ (a slogan she proudly wore on her T-shirt little more than a year ago), to skilled sculptor in such a short time, is due not only to her talent but also testament to her character and persistence. “For me as teacher, the challenge is to find a common language. In Mary’s case this developed with natural ease and understanding into a cooperation of work and friendship which shows in the finished result of her beautiful design. Her perseverance made it possible to master all the tools and techniques needed, from planning to polishing, to create a truly stunning Masterpiece.”

She shows me the photo on her laptop. But what’s wonderful is that, although I can see the connection, where Sutherland’s Christ is rather stiff and formal, Mary’s is fluid and contemporary, embodying warmth and acceptance in his face and open arms. Where the Coventry Jesus is confined to a rather egg-like box, Mary’s rises triumphantly, the swirl of the shroud flowing around the man, moving dynamically within the limestone in the figure-of-eight symbol of eternity. The Coventry tapestry may have been a subliminal starting point, but this sculpture is most assuredly Mary’s own. Resurrection was originally intended as a gift for Nossa Senhora da Luz church, the place where Mary first experienced that ‘tap on the shoulder’. But God moves in mysterious ways. As things have turned out, Mary has faith that Resurrection will find the perfect home, and hopes that it will convey a comforting message of divine power and love.

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Tomorrow has also been told that there is a need for new boots for the bombeiros and our magazine charity, TACT, will start to save for a contingency fund so there is also money for the bombeiros to use in these kinds of emergencies. Drop off points:

Monchique wildfires BY REBECCA SIMPSON

On Friday August 3rd another forest fire took hold of the area surrounding Monchique. Firefighters managed to control the devastating wildfire which started in the village of Perna da Negra. More than 1,400 firefighters took part in subduing this horrendous blaze which began after a sweltering heat wave across the Iberian Peninsula. Sadly this is not the first time the area has been victim to wildfires. There was devastation in 2016 and in June 2017 there were blazes nationwide with central parts of the country being destroyed. These resulted in at least 66 deaths and more than 200 people being injured. Similar to this year, an intense heat wave preceded these fires with many areas experiencing temperatures in excess of 40ºC. This year as many as 41 people were injured by the fire and 299 were evacuated from areas including Silves, Foia, Taipas and Foz do Carvalhoso. Several buildings have also been destroyed. Power supplies were cut in certain areas solely as a precaution due to already damaged electricity lines. Several roads were closed and the surrounding area of Monchique very much came to a devastating standstill. Seven days after the blaze began the National Protection Agency confirmed the wildfires to be ‘dominated’ with the fire being downgraded to amber. The agency has however stated that hundreds of firefighters remain on standby in order to cope with any potential reignitions. The rising summer temperatures will keep the authorities on high alert.

The fires were so extensive across Monchique, Silves and Portimão this year that an astronaut managed to capture photographs from the international space station showing the vast smoke clouds and devastation caused. Locals and expats rallied in true community spirit to support the Bombeiros, most of which worked tirelessly for days to control the blaze to save lives, livelihoods, homes and wildlife. Many communities across the Algarve managed to collect water, burns medication, energy bars and drinks and fresh clothes to help the incredible Bombeiros tackle this blaze. I interviewed Debby Burton from the Associação Para Alerta De Incêndio Florestal. Debby amongst other expats, has been arranging collections for the Bombeiros. “The response through social media has been amazing and we have so many kind contributions which will significantly help these amazing fire fighters.” She said: “We are currently collecting the following: bottles of water no bigger than 500ml, energy drinks, tetra paks (fruit juice), snack bars, energy bars and toiletries (men and women), cotton socks (men and women)these do not have to be new, I am sure the washing machine will help find odd socks - old towels, burn creams, wet wipes, fruitbasically ‘hand’ food, if anyone is donating at any of the drop off points, please check the sell by dates.” There are fears that there could be more fires so volunteers are looking to stockpile supplies.

ASMAA Charity Shop in Portimão (behind Bombeiros) Tel: 969 320 231 ASMAA Lagos Office Rua Dr. Alberto Iria, Lote 12, R/C Esquerdo Tel: 282 182 103 (English only) ASMAA’s Warehouse Nº3 - Barão de São João (50m from Zoo de Lagos) Tel: 969 766 622 APAA charity shop in Dunas Alvor, Bookworms in Albufeira, Ibex in Almacil, Paws 4 pets in Albufeira, Jimmi’s Bar in Burgau, Bed Warehouse in Lagoa, Casa Velha Restaurant, Albufeira, Three Amigos Bar in Albufeira, Noble Estate Agents at Rua Da Liberdade no 79 S.B Messines Tel: 918 063 979, The Olive Branch Inn in S.B Messines Tel: 910 489 837, Restaurant Grissol, Albufeira, Merrylegs Pet Hotel in Loulé Tel: 289 419 747 If anyone would like to make a donation to Associação Para Alerta De Incêndio Florestal: Name and registration: AIL-ASSOCIACAO PARA ALERTA DE INCENDIO FLORESTAL NIPC: 514208295 Paypal: bombeirosalgarve@gmail.com Transfer: PT50 0033 0000 4549 9091 2130 5

PRIME RESIDENCE NEW LUXURY DEVELOPMENT IN LAGOS

The best of the Algarve is now launched in the form of a brand-new development in Lagos. This private condominium has 24 luxury, modernly designed two and three-bedroom apartments with high quality finishings. This exceptional condominium is located in Torraltinha, a privileged position close to the town centre and local beaches, with amenities on the doorstep. This gated complex was designed by the renowned Architect Mário Martins who tailors an elegant and contemporary design with a combination and selection of materials that ensure quality and comfort. Lagos Prime Residence has a large central pool and a solarium, which are both surrounded by landscaped gardens that ensures privacy, a gymnasium and private underground parking in the basement. All apartments range from 170sqm to 428sqm and have spacious outdoor areas with living room balconies. The ground-floor apartments have private gardens and the first-floor apartments have private roof terraces with sea views. These modernly designed apartments offer large living room areas and open plan kitchens with floor to ceiling windows. All bedrooms are en-suite and all units also have an additional toilet for guests. Standard features include air conditioning, underfloor heating in the bathrooms, solar panels for hot water, and a central vacuum system, with private Jacuzzi as an optional extra. With estimated completion for the summer/autumn of 2019, this is undoubtedly an investment not to be missed! Fully equipped apartments with prices from € 375,000. Contact us now for further details. E: info@casasdobarlavento.com | T: +351 282 780 870

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COMMUNITY A superb year at Nobel International School, with national success in sporting activities and some outstanding academic and musical accolades, has been followed by excellent achievements in the summer examinations, with A to A grades doubling from last year and nearly a 20 per cent improvement in A to C grades on 2017 results. Mariana Martins and Kiran Martin-Bright

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Out of a total entry of 83 A’level examinations from 26 students at the school, the pass rate increased by 10% from 2017. Students achieving A to A was 21 per cent and from a 99% overall pass rate, 73 per cent achieved A to C grades. Head of school Mike Farrer said: “ This is a collective success for all involved in exam teaching, preparation, those supporting with revision and study at home and those helping to prepare students for the potential stress of exam nerves.” “National reporting in the UK by the Times Education Supplement indicates that the proportion of A-Level entries

receiving an A has fallen to its lowest level in five years and yet we have seen our own A - A achievement levels double,” he added. Top performing student Javier Guerra has accepted his place to study Aeronautical Engineering at Imperial College London and head girl Mariana Martins exceeded her aim to get three As and hopes to study Medicine at the University of Porto, and Kiran Martin-Bright will accept his place to study MEng Environmental Engineering at University College London. Other university destinations include Faro University, University of Amsterdam, University of Westminster, BI Norwegian Business School, Queen Mary University of London and Faro University, and the school continues to receive news of more confirmed offers.

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PEPE GANDECO TROPHY The second Pepe Gancedo Trophy was played at Santo António golf course last month. Pepe Gancedo (1938-2016) was the course architect for the Parque da Floresta golf course (now Golf Santo António) which opened in 1987. He was one of Spain’s most famous golf course architects, his design philosophy was to make courses enjoyable, traditional, challenging and memorable, with minimal alteration to the existing terrain. To commemorate his work, the competition was played for the first time on the 30th anniversary of the course being opened with the intention that this will become a popular annual event for golfers in the Algarve. The competition was a Singles Stableford format played from the white tees with the trophy being awarded to the best Nett Stableford score. The Men’s Trophy was

won by Ian Bell and the Ladies Trophy by Sharon Lewis with Nett scores of 43 and 36 points respectively. The best Stableford Gross overall was won by Vitor Lopes with 36 points and the best Pro score was by Jay Taylor with 38 points. At the end of the competition around 90 people attended the Prize Giving Buffet with a delicious menu, professional service and live entertainment. Golf Santo António is now preparing for its next major event, the Autumn Festival which will take place between September 21st and 26th.

+INFO:  golf.reservations@saresorts.com  +351 282 690 054  www.saresorts.com

COMMUNITY that started at the end of November 2017 and was due to end by May 1st of this year but was extended for three weeks and then again until the end of July, with the intention of recuperating the Iberian stock. The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) also suggested that the current quota for Portuguese and Spanish fleets does not include any preventative measures to allow the stock to rise sufficiently and that a 15 year ban should be imposed over the Iberian peninsula.

ALGARVE FISHERMEN STRUGGLE WITH QUOTAS

BY EDGAR NAVEDA

Portugal is well known for its amazing cuisine and its huge variety of dishes and ingredients – fish and seafood are top of the list. However, the fishing industry is currently facing tighter regulations by the European Union and the national Government with direct consequences on the fishermen along the coast. The purpose of these regulations is to guarantee the long term sustainability of this natural resource and minimise the negative impact of fishing activities on marine ecosystems, by putting limits on the amount of fish or seafood allowed to be caugh per country or region. The ‘Total Allowable Catches’ (TAC) is based on scientific advice on the stock status from advisory bodies. Every government manages the TAC among their fishermen ensuring that the quotas are not overfished. But what does this mean for the people whose lives depend on the fishing? The enforcement of these regulations affects not just the permitted fishing opportunities, expressed in tonnes or numbers, but also when and for how long the limits are set. They can also determine a ban on fishing certain types of fish and seafood altogether for a period of time. The other issue that affects the fishing community is the standard defeso or closure period, when the fishing stops anyway to allow the fish to reproduce. Those quotas and bans directly affect the income of the fishermen, shipowners and their families, making it really difficult for them to maintain a decent livelihood. Despite the existence of some subsidies during these lay-off periods, the financial stability of those involved is not fully secured. Sardines: Are there enough of them? In the last few months, the regulations regarding sardines, one of the most popular fish, have been subject to controversy as the 2018 time of restraint for Portugal,

As expected, the news was not welcomed by the fishing sector nor the Portuguese authorities. The Secretary of State for Fisheries, José Apolinário, disagreed with this position because he considered there was a lack of up to date data on the sardine population. On the other hand, the Minister of the Sea, Ana Paula Vitorino, said at the time to the local press in Portimão that she sees no reason to put a ban on this particular fish and recognised that there could be a reduction of quotas, but not a ban. These allegations must have been heard and taken into consideration by the regulating authority, ICES, which relented a little, announcing at the end of July an increase on the Total Allowable Catches from 4.885 tonnes to 8.029 for the period starting on August 1st until September the 30th, or sooner if the limit is reached. Regardless, for the fishermen this could mean serious difficulties if they can’t catch enough fish to generate sufficient income due to the quotas. In some areas they can work on other fish species, but that’s not always the case and it’s also subject to the capacity and equipment of their boats. The constant changes and adjustments in regulations made from one day to the other doesn’t help the trawlers to plan ahead accordingly. Seafood is also subject to these kind of regulations, and people like Inácio Rodrigues, a fishermen from Olhão who catches donax clams (conquilhas), white clams and venus clams, has been seriously affected in the last few months due to the way the bans have been enforced. He said: “My work is not viable at the moment, not because of the lack of seafood, but because they don’t let me work. From May 1st until June 15th I couldn’t work because of the defeso, during this period I don’t get any help from the Government. “After this we were allowed to work for two weeks and then they suspended the catching for two more weeks, then they lifted the ban for the razor clam only for two days and it was imposed again. We only get a subsidy if the three species are banned for at least eight days. We don’t want to get subsidised, we want to work.” Rodrigues commented that selling through the summer is crucial for them because it is when the clams are at their peak price and when it is easier to catch them, while during the winter it is exactly the opposite. “The authorities should open their eyes, in our case the quotas are not the problem, it is the timing and the execution of the bans that makes it difficult to work,” Rodrigues added.

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BACK TO SCHOOL BY VICKI GOOD There is still time to support the Algarve based children’s charity ACCA in its campaign to help young people to get back to school. The annual drive ensures that children can start the new school year with the basic essentials to help them achieve.

For children over 10, the above plus: Recorder, set square and protractor set, blue, black and red biros A4 files, A4 paper with punched holes, calculator, compass.

The cut-off date of September 5th is looming so the campaign organisers are desperate for your help now. Although the government here does provide text books for the poorest, it does not supply children with the simple, everyday materials that are vital to support the learning process. Every year, ACCA increases its back-toschool programme in an attempt to help as many kids as possible – in 2017 the charity gave out 850 backpacks, filled with those all-important essentials and this year hopes to top that figure.

For senior students, the above plus: 1 ream of plain paper, post-it notes, correctors, pen drives, stapler, scientific calculator.

Here’s where you come in and can make a real difference:

ACCA is an Algarve-based charity dedicated to to helping children in need across the region, which was founded in 2000. Since then ACCA has delivered life-saving, and life-changing, therapies and medical aid to disadvantaged youngsters who either live below the poverty line, or are orphaned and in care.

ACCA needs the following for each student under 10: A4 lined, squared and plain exercise books, 1 A5 plain exercise book , pencil case, scissors, colouring pencils and felt tip pens, 30cm ruler, pencil sharpener, rubber, HB pencils, blue pens, glue stick.

If you can shop for any of the above and drop your purchases off at one of the points listed below before September 5th, you will be making that difference. There are a list of drop-off points or, if you prefer to let us have a donation, we will do the shopping and assemble the back packs (we can purchase these (with gym bags) – for just €5.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS: Alcantarilha: The Golf Shack, EN125 Almancil: The Hut, opposite Apolonia, Curiosa Indoor & Out, Troto, EN125 Armação de Pêra: Holiday Inn Algarve Boliqueime: Diamond Properties, EN125 Guia: Iceland, Albufeira Retail Park, Barbearia JUST Montcarpacho: Casa de Povo Lagos: CARDS, Centre and Moveison, EN125 Portimão: Iceland, Retail Center Santa Bárbara: Julie’s Bistro São Brás: The Museum Silves: Castelo dos Sonhos Tavira: Somewhere Else, Dave’s Bar Moncarpacho: Casa de Povo

+INFO:  su.davis@sapo.pt  +351 936 431 77 (Lynda)  acca-kids.com

The Mustard Seed, the soup kitchen in Lagos, will be extending its services at the end of this month with an extra project focusing on local children. Elisabete Saunite from the Mustard Seed said they still don’t have an official name for it but the Kids Soup Kitchen or Kids Club will open on two Saturdays a month.

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The club will be open to all children according to Elisabete. It will be from 9am to 1pm and the plan is to offer music classes, instrument classes, school support, theatre and games, and a good meal afterwards. Elisabete said: “Within

this project our goal is also that the children can take food back to their home for the parents and this way supply their weekend needs. This is also a special way we are trying to ‘rescue’ and educate the most needy children in Lagos. They are needy not just in terms of food but friends as well.” She added: “Our intention is to start this project in the end of September but we need some volunteers to get it moving on.” If anyone does have time to volunteer then please do contact Elisabete Saunite by email.

+INFO:  elisabetesaunite@hotmail.com / soupkitchenlagos@gmail.com

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ORANGE AND LEMON TREES.. BUT NOT AS WE KNOW THEM BY KEITH GOODFELLOW

British couple Andrew and Lindsey Henley-Welch dreamed of creating a citrus tree farm in the Algarve. They chose Larga Vista near Tunes to turn their passion into a reality.

And by 1980, their nursery was providing local Portuguese farmers with beautiful fruit trees. As their reputation spread, they were soon supplying citrus trees to farmers across the country. Andrew and Lindsey decided to branch out (no pun intended) into ornamental plants and have now become internationally recognised as European specialists in miniature or dwarf ornamental citrus plants which yield edible fruit. By 2014 the company was selling around 1.5 million citrus plants into 32 EU and Eastern European countries so it was obviously doing something customers loved. After seeing these beautiful miniature citrus plants on the tables at a local restaurant, we asked the owners where they got them from and they told us about Citrina. After checking out their website we paid them a visit – be warned you will need a Sat Nav or Google maps to find the place!

monitoring and loving care. “Your Citrina’s life starts with a dormant seed germinated in a controlled greenhouse environment. As it grows, the stem reaches the right width and height to be grafted. Another Citrina that bears the fruit you see on your plant is then grafted onto the rootstock. “We use a specific dwarfing rootstock for our potted Citrinas. It has tough disease-resistant roots, a sturdy stem and dark, healthy leaves. The plant flowers heavily, aromatically and produces an abundance of zesty fruit.” We had intended to buy just one plant – a Kumquat but they were not quite ready, so we bought a miniature Calamondin Orange instead and a Meyel Lemon both laden with miniature fruit. We were also tempted by a Hystrix – a Kaffir lime whose leaves are used in Thai cookery, but resisted, perhaps next time. At the time of writing this article we have just sliced one of the miniature lemons and popped it into a couple of G&T’s – wow! Cheers.

You can also buy online but not as much fun as going to choose your own plant. We were met at the office by a charming young lady (no appointment needed) who showed us the plants they had available for sale and how to look after them – there were hundreds on display in the vast greenhouse and probably thousands growing outside – they take at least three years, nurtured from seed to reach point of sale. Citrina tells us: “Nurtured from seed, it has undergone a three-year process of rigorous

+INFO:  Larga Vista 8375-037 S. B. Messines  +351 282 57 02 40 GPS: 37.192 N -8.239 W  www.citrina-plants.com

You can try one of Citrina’s recipes in our Food and Drink section this month.

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FANCY A BIRD’S EYE VIEW? BY JEFF MORGAN

Arriving in Portugal via airliner the views through the narrow perspective window, usually hindered by a fellow travellers ear, reveals just a brief glimpse of what lies below. It is not until you climb into a smaller craft that you get to experience the breathtaking vista that the Algarve offers. The deep blue ocean with its breaking surf on miles of open beaches and secluded sandy coves. The cragged, dramatically rising shoreline cliffs. Rows of well tendered groves, vineyards and farms juxtaposing the wild, colourful landscape intersected with sleepy inland white-washed villages and slightly busier commercial coastal towns weaving the majestic tapestry that can only be experienced from the air. Fly365, operating out of Lagos Aerodrome, offers that exact opportunity for those seeking to witness our world from such a perspective. For as little as €50 you can treat yourself to the introductory flight which lasts 20 minutes affording plenty of time to take in the magnificent views in the safe, capable hands of experienced teacher and Fly365 principal, Malcolm Howland. Alternatively you can use the introductory flight as the first part towards gaining your very own pilot license, allowing you the freedom to fly yourself, family and friends, all of which you can also undertake at Fly365. Like so many before him Malcolm’s love of air travel began with a trial flight for his 17th birthday. He was instantly hooked.

Flying for 26 years his passion for flying took him to the Royal Air Force then to working as an instructor in England until he ventured full time into becoming a self employed flight instructor. “I began with hang gliding, in the sand dunes at Weston-superMare, until eventually you get fed up with carrying it back up the hill, then the latest developments meant you could attach an engine on it and fly it to the top of the hill.” Today Fly365 operate modern microlights that even to a retired commercial airline pilots well trained eye resembles an actual small aircraft in the traditional sense. This should quell the nerves of any potential visitor to the Aerodrome who may have an image from those magnificent men and their flying machines in mind. Two seats side by side, one filled by an experienced pilot, enclosed in a proper fuselage with windows and doors you too could soon be looking down at the fantastic views below. With wings positioned below, centre or above the fuselage Fly365 have the flying doctor style with wings above the pilots. “Well I fly to look down at the views and I don’t need wings blocking that. If I wanted to look up I would be down there.” Malcolm points to his sun-faded chair positioned adjacent to the control tower which resembles a scene from a movie of a little used airport. In the corner of the field lies a plane, possibly abandoned and impounded by the authorities, a ghost plane still waiting to give up its secrets. 

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“It shouldn’t be here, Lagos doesn’t have the authority to land planes of such size here, only the microlights.”

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Malcolm is a qualified flight instructor and having been through the most rigorous of tests as presented by ‘the flying gods’ is also qualified as a prestigious pilot examiner. The flying school is currently serving students with ages ranging from 14 to 72 proving you are never too old or young to learn new skills and take to the skies. Lessons range from a wide variety of theory subjects combined with practical experience, the Civil Aviation Authority requiring just 25 hours of flight time to be eligible to take your test. Malcolm though is more cautious. “I would say if you know nothing about aviation then allow a hour for every year of your life, that is a good rule of thumb.” Malcolm was invited to Lagos by local aviation pioneer, Gerry Breen, to work on a 6 month rota between Portugal and the UK. The rota soon turned into 9 months here with Malcolm gradually sucked into the laid back Algarve way of life. “Flying here is great, the fantastic weather, the clear skies, the views, so much so that this is just a superb location to begin your flying adventure, make up your hours or pass your test.” Once you have gained your license but may not have the budget or available free hours to justify the purchase of your own aircraft then you could consider shared or fractional ownership. With so many local flying enthusiasts Malcolm maintains a list for potential purchasers and sellers. To experience the Algarve from above either drop into the Aerodrome or contact Malcolm.

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Another step east BY CAROL SPIRES

At Madrugada, we never stand still in trying to get our message across to as wide an audience as possible and to this extent we are pleased to announce that we are opening another Homestore in Lagoa (opposite the GNR), similar to the one we have already in Luz. The pictures are from a recent pre open coffee morning that we held before the store opens officially on September 1st. Many thanks to our retail manager, Judith, together with Andre and a small team of volunteers who have been working really hard to get the new store up and running. The revenue from the shop will provide much needed funds to enable Madrugada nurses and carers to give support to those patients who wish to spend their final days at home. We have already supported patients and their loved ones

in this area, as well as in Silves, Carvoeiro and Lagoa. Our end of life palliative care and support is given free. Madrugada could not function without the giving nature of the community who donate their time, items to sell or by organising fundraising events. If you have some time to spare and would like to help in the store or with collections and deliveries please get in touch. If you have items of furniture or household items that you would like to donate we would be happy to take them. Because you care, we can. Carol Spires is president of Madrugada.

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COMMUNITY “That is when I took to writing lyrics, to help me process and to try and turn it into something positive,” he said. Whilst Sam has released a number of his tracks this new collaboration has seen him focus more on the finished product. Sam told me: “I like to write, I write a song, then another comes along and I don’t quite finish the other. I have many pages of writings”. “He is a rapper on a personal journey, living his life at two hundred kilometres per hour” interjects Wise. “We tried to show that in our latest video. Rider is a reflection of Sam”. The third member of the group who provides the space and the equipment for the boys to work, Ali$$on, arrived in Lagos 15 years ago when his entire family emigrated from Brazil. He brings influences such as samba, funk and traditional Brazilian music and he also has a lyrical gift. He is known for working from day break to sunset leaving little time to develop his writing, although a recent hand injury has given him time to get back to working on new lyrics.

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“I am inspired by the music that I feel inside of me, the sounds around me and from nature.”

Sunny Music Records debut track has already reached 60,000 views on just the YouTube platform in a little under a month, much to the delight of the Lagos based creative trio who have taken the leap of faith bringing their art form to the next level in their budding musical careers. All of the stars have aligned to bring Sam Crook, Wise Cruz and Ali$$on together, harnessing their different backgrounds, their shared passions plus a strong desire to make a difference to other people’s lives. “It has been a really fun year” says Wise Cruz the producer of the sound that compliments the lyrical works of Sam Crook. Wise’s heritage is Angolan. He studied visual arts in Oporto then spent a further six years learning the skills required to mix and produce music. “I came to Lagos and at an open mike night I met Sam. We had a good vibe and decided then to do something together.” Sam spent his early years living in North America with his mother and sister. It wasn’t until he was refused entry back into the United States following a summer trip to see his father in Portugal that his life took a dramatic change. For a 13-year-old the new world in which he found himself, along with the emotional and physical separation from his family was a traumatic experience. A new country, new school and despite many new friends Sam struggled to rationalise his feelings.

“Ali$$on is the ladies man, he knows that style and he is trying to write some new material sprinkled with angel dust,” says Wise. Wise is a producer who has a wide taste in music from jazz, blues and reggae but says that he is more influenced by the natural sounds that are around him. “I am inspired by the music that I feel inside of me, the sounds around me and from nature. Music comes to me and then I can start working, producing the beats”. The video to accompany the track Rider was shot at various locations around the town and has a film like quality to the work. You can listen and watch Sam Crook’s Rider video on the Tomorrow’s Facebook page. “We hired a good crew and the local people who helped us out we can’t praise enough. Malcolm and Kevin at Lagos airfield, RSM Motors, and the guys at Jah Shaka Surf Shop, without their support we would have struggled”. It is not all taking what they can get either, the guys performed on stage at Fest 2k18 Quarteira, where they helped to raise funds for a girl with one of the rarest diseases. Looking forward we can expect some new tracks as well as a number of collaborations with other artists though Wise admits that he would rather spend twenty four hours in the studio working with someone who has skill and passion rather than three hours with a fee paying artist with no talent or drive. “We have good expectations, we are confident and we are tingling with every nerve in our bodies about the future”. And well they might be, judging by the traction and positive comments on the social media platforms these guys could become popular across the globe. Earlier this month Sam Crook made his radio debut. “My first interview on the radio was a good feeling but not better than hearing my song play, that was amazing. It’s already a blessing and I feel like I haven’t even started”.

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Meet the artist

Our artist of the month is Spanish-born Manoli Ortiz de la Torre. Here she tells us about her latest exhibitions in South Korea and her next project which is to make kimonos. Please tell us about yourself? I am Spanish from Cordova, my parents emigrated to Belgium and I grew up there; I studied in Belgium at a Flemish school. I studied visual arts at the Sint-Lucas Institute in Brussels. For 15 years before I came to live in Portugal I was working for the Flemish Government in a culture centre in Brussels, where I met many artists and learnt many things about art. My husband is Portuguese and we lived together in Belgium. In 2001 we decided to come to live in my husband’s grandmother’s house in a village - a very old house that we spent two years restoring. The house is in a nature reserve a typical Portuguese house in Penina. We decided to leave Belgium because we wanted to be in a natural place and also go back to our roots; to live a simple and more natural life. Please tell us about your art. Looking for a new technique to work with I started to use what I have around me and I now specialise in printing with local plants from my region (Rocha da Pena- Penina). Have you always been an artist? I have always been a very creative person, and in 2001 I became a professional artist.

What mediums do you work with? It is a process using four elements - water - fire - plants - and air. I describe my arts with the name Memories of plants. Can you tell us how you create your work? I create my work with intuition, the ideas are a work from the synergy with nature, I compose and then nature gives the end result, she decides. This gives me the sensation that I am not alone when I create. The result is an organic process because everything depends from when you take the plants, where you take the plants and what water you use and also the weather plays a part too. How long does each piece take to create? First I go into nature and choose the plants then I prepare the textile that I will use with the natural product after I put the plants into the textile (cotton, silk, linen, wool, paper) then I ‘cook’ this for three hours. Then I wash it. It is a organic process. How would you like people to respond to your work? I feel my work like a calling from nature and as human beings I want us to pay more attention to nature without the plants we are nothing, plants have a life and energy - they are a living material. Do you have a funny story to share with us? When I was four-years-old I opened many bags containing the saffron colour that we use to make paella, and I put this all over my body and it was very difficult to remove, so for two weeks I was a bright orange person! 

COMMUNITY Do you have a favourite painting? I have a painting that I made 20 years ago an airbrush of a aboriginal man playing the didgeridoo. I am also musician - I play the didgeridoo and percussion. I have organised the didgeridoo festival in Portugal since 2004 - the next one will be in 2019.

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Do you have any advice for an aspiring or hobby artist? To always have fun and don’t think too much. What else are you working on or planning for the future - what can we look forward to from you? I am working with a stylist that make clothes, we are going to make botanical prints, and also with another person that

makes kimonos. I am also preparing a collection of wooden round frames that I can use with botanical print canvases to make a light to put on the wall. Are you involved in any upcoming shows or events? Where and when? This year I have an exhibition in four different places in South Korea as part of the Gogyoshi International art project in Korea, at the Haegeumgang theme Museum (in the Yugyeong Art Gallery). Is there anywhere else that we can buy your work - and are you available for commissions? You can view and purchase my work in my atelier and I am available for commissions. I also work with wool and give workshops in my house.

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This article has been provided by the Algarve Society of Artists - a group formed to support and promote art and artists across the Algarve. They have a website www.algarve-art.com and publish a free quarterly online magazine entitled Algarve Art! Visit their website for more information.

LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S BY KIRSTEEN LANDERT At times living with a partner with Alzheimer’s can be very difficult and demands a great deal of patience, but there are also amusing, even funny moments. Recently I had to take my husband to hospital. The attending doctor asked my husband if he knew where he was? “Oh why do you ask, don‘t YOU know?” Was his very prompt answer. At times, few and far between now unfortunately, we‘ll play dominos. He‘ll try all sorts of ways to convince me that he has a six because the stone has a four and two white dots on it. So we just cheat a little bit and if he wins he‘s soooo....happy!

If you are struggling with your situation, remind yourself of the good times you’ve shared and don‘t think you have to do it all by yourself. The career often needs more care, in another way, than the person going through this devastating illness. Our small group meets once a month just for a coffee and chat and sometimes sharing what we feel we want and need, it does help, I can assure you from my own experience. The next meeting is on the Wednesday 19th September at 11am. See September’s Calendar under Charity and Support for details.

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HOPES TO EXPAND LAGOS MARINA BY SOPHIE SADLER

Marina de Lagos opened in 1994 and is run by Marlagos, which has a 75-year concession with the maritime entity in Portugal, Docapesca, as all waterfront areas are public property. It was privately funded and built by MSF group, a family enterprise which owns and runs the fuel pontoon, waiting-pontoon, all the water areas, the main commercial block of cafes and shops and the Marina Club Hotel. Despite Lagos Marina receiving 2000 boats a year from 45 different countries, it could become even bigger if expansion plans come to fruition following meetings between Marlagos and Docapeesca. I spoke to Ingrid Fortunato, the managing director of the Marina de Lagos, who explains that since 1994 boats have become bigger, in particular, their beam, meaning that Lagos’s double berths are not now big enough. She said: “Although we have 462 berths, all of the larger berths have 100% occupancy so we would like to expand into the fishing harbour to create larger moorings for the new superyachts that are becoming more common.” Ingrid thinks more could be done by the Portuguese Tourism Board to promote Portugal as a sailing destination as a whole. She said: “We have been trying for a number of years to get more support at the boat shows such as the ones in Southampton and Dusseldorf which we attend, where Turkey and Greece have a huge presence and Portugal does not.”

While visiting the marina I notice it is buzzing with people sitting in the cafes and bars enjoying a late breakfast or a coffee and enjoying the vista over the sailing masts and beyond to the historic town of Lagos. I ask her if the Marina is attracting too many people to come for their breakfast and not enough serious sailors? “ Ingrid said: “Our marketing mainly targets the UK and will probably continue to do so, due to a large customer base and quick and easy access to Portugal and Lagos. However, through our partnership with the World Cruising Club and participation at Boot, in Dusseldorf, we have been targeting the northern European countries, which have the largest boat per capita ratios, like Sweden.” Ingrid does not see the success of the Marina being entirely down to marketing but world economics; “We had a steady increase in occupancy since the marina’s opening until 2008, our peak year so far. After that, the economic crisis started affecting our business and there was a decline until 2013, with consumer confidence on a low and leisure activities, not a priority. Since then we have again experienced solid growth.” We’ll keep you posted about any concrete plans at the marina when the time comes.

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HERE THREE SAILING ENTHUSIASTS TELL US WHY LAGOS MARINA IS ONE OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD.

Augusto Pereira

Valentina Vela

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Augusto is currently employed by the American owner of Spirit of Lusitania, as 57-foot Beneteau cutter sloop: As well as managing people’s boats he has also trained and prepared people for the ARC. “In my opinion the bay of Lagos is one of the best in Europe, in summer we enjoy a southerly breeze in the morning which gives a nice gentle sail then giving way to strong NW winds in the afternoon giving more challenging conditions and geographically we are in an incredibly important location. We are the last continental point before the Atlantic and for boats coming from the Med that need a quiet harbour to shelter.”

40-year-old Valentina Vela is from Rome in Italy, but after living in Dublin for seven years she took a leave of absence from her job in telesales, in order to complete a 10 week FastTrack course in Lagos to obtain her RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate. She said: “I chose Lagos for the high quality of the sailing training provided by RUsailing and for the perfect sailing conditions of the area. The Algarve, particularly Lagos, is a paradise for sailors. Here, almost every day in summer, you got around 20 knots of wind with an absolutely flat sea. The air is always fresh, the sky bright and sunny, and the landscape magnificent with its sandy beaches and rock formations along the coast, the luminescent blue water and the dolphins always ready to play with the bow of the sailing yachts. Lagos Marina is a fantastic spot to stay.”

Young sailor Guy Dodwell who grew up in Lagos. When I speak to him he is surrounded by incredible racing yachts as the finish of the Rorc600. This 600mile off-shore race attracts many sailors to the paradise of Falmouth Harbour, Antigua. He and his girlfriend Roseanna are professional yacht crew and manage and maintain a privately owned charter yacht in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.

His partner Dai, originally from Holland, is trying to unite more sailors from all nationalities in Lagos with the Facebook page Best of Lisutania - We love sailing in Portugal. She told me: “Even if you are out on the ocean for just a few hours it feels like you have been away for a long time, it is such an intense experience.” Augusto said: “Sailing is like dancing, it is not about getting somewhere it is about the moment.” Maybe now is Lagos Marina’s moment?

Valentina has now quit her job for good in order to start a career in yachting and has a seasonal job in Greece as Flotilla Skipper. She set up her own Facebook page to inspire others to do the same and promote Lagos marina as a great location to take a Yachtmaster qualification.

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The glitzy life he now finds himself in, all started in Lagos marina. He said: “I have been sailing all over the world and never out of all the tropics and other paradises, have I found somewhere that competes with the southwesterly Algarve. Throughout my 10 years of exploring and sailing all over the world, I have not come across another marina which has so much, a stone through away from its boundaries. At the very end of the Algarve train line, you have a world class beach, Meia Praia, Lagos marina for a large variety of yachts, a thriving city for all ages and most importantly a huge volume of vibrant, multinational people .”

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LEADING SAFETY FROM THE FRONT BY PHIL EGGINTON

May 1st 1994 is a date etched on the memories of many motorsport fans across the world. On that day, Ayrton Senna, possibly the greatest racing driver ever, died in an accident during the San Marino Grand Prix. Earlier in the race, damaged cars had to be removed from the track which meant cars had to continue at reduced speed by following a ‘safety car’. Racing cars use untreaded ‘slick’ tyres and it is essential that they still maintain a good speed. The safety car used that day was a Opel family saloon. It took five laps to clear the debris during which the tyres cooled. When the race resumed, Senna, keen to make a good restart, entered Tamburello corner at high speed. His car careered off, hitting a concrete wall at over 200kph, causing fatal head injuries. The exact cause remains unclear but no doubt added to by the lack of heat in the tyres from running behind the safety car. In the past 20 years ‘safety cars’ have drastically improved. The current Formula 1 safety car is a Mercedes AMG supercar, which can reach 100kph in 3.6 seconds. Since 2000 it has been driven by the same driver, Bernd Mayländer, a retired German racing driver. To find out more about safety cars and their role in enhancing the motorsport safety, I spoke with Jorge Fernandes. Jorge is the main safety car driver based at the fabulous Autódromo do Algarve (AIA) near Portimão. Fifty-three-year-old Jorge was born in Lisbon, his family moved to the Algarve five years later when his father was appointed to manage a local bank. Jorge studied at Escola Poeta António Aleixo. From an early age, Jorge was keen on cars and motorbikes. He started as a driver delivering new cars to the Algarve, he progressed to chauffeuring important clients for an Algarve private resort. He then moved into sales of cars for a leading group of Algarve car dealers. One of his friends is Paulo Pinheiro, CEO of the AIA. When Paulo created the new circuit, Jorge, naturally, was invited to the team. As well as safety car driver Jorge has been an instructor at the AIA and has also driven for a wide variety of vehicle manufacturers using the AIA. These include Ford, Lexus, Porsche, Mercedes, Honda, Skoda, Aston Martin and Jaguar’s recent global launch of the iPace.

I asked Jorge. “It must be great to be a safety car driver. You get told to go, leave the pit lane and simply floor the accelerator, going as fast as you can?”. “Not really” Jorge replied. “The race drivers don’t always make the best safety car drivers. Race drivers always want to go fast but that is not what a safety car driver does. We are part of a team”. He said: “The safety car is under the control of the race director who sits in race control. He has radio links to all the marshal posts together with TV cameras all around the circuit. He monitors and controls everything. When the race starts, when it finishes and when the safety car is used. I am in permanent radio contact with race control. I hear all the messages from marshals about incidents that occur. I park the safety car near the end of the pit lane, the engine is always switched on and the car has enough fuel for long running. When required, the race director instructs me exactly when to go. He will tell me how fast he wants me to drive and when to pull back to the pits. We have flashing lights on top of the safety car. When these go out it signals the drivers following that the safety car is pulling off. I turn the lights off just as I enter the long last corner. I then go fast back to the pits and the race resumes as the cars cross the start finish line”

Jorge has, since 2008, driven the safety car for a variety of events including Portuguese racing weekends, International GT Open, Algarve Historic Festivals, FIA GT, World Superbikes, Porsche GT Cup, and 24 hours series. “I learnt from another Portuguese, Bruno Correia. Bruno is one of the most experienced safety car drivers in the world. He currently is safety car driver for FIA Formula E, the all electric racing series.” Jorge’s most difficult experience was during a 24 hour race. “There was an accident which caused damage to the safety fencing at the side of the track. This had to be repaired before racing could take place again. I drove the safety car for 80 minutes at once. That was the only time I nearly ran out of fuel!” When he is not driving Jorge loves nautical transport as he has a full sailing and power boat licence. He has two daughters aged nine and 16. “They are my life and more important to me than anything else” Phil Egginton is a motorsport consultant and journalist who has now retired to the Algarve.

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SUMMER PARTY AT ESPICHE

DIPLOMATIC RAMBLINGS BY DOUG MCADAM Our final diplomatic posting in Hamburg where I served as Consul General before my retirement was a roller coaster: horrendously busy but always fascinating. In my last Ramblings I described how taking on the role of Dean of the 100-strong Consular Corps added to my already busy schedule. This came with its own baggage for my wife Sue who in effect became the Dean of the spouses of the Consular Corps. On the other hand without these roles we would not have been able to take part in some highly memorable events.

Espiche Golf hosted its third Summer Soiree Party on July 28th which brought together representatives from the local tourism industry, tour operators, business partners and members of Espiche Golf Club. It was an occasion for Espiche Golf to show its appreciation for the continuous support it has received since the early days. It was an evening to celebrate all that has been accomplished over the past couple of years: a unique golfing experience that is based on a forward thinking vision and a mission as well as a deep commitment to the local environment and community.

One of these was the Bremen Sailpast with dozens of craft of all shapes and sizes participating. Our Honorary Consul in Bremen arranged for us to be invited to sail on a magnificent sailing ship on its maiden voyage from the Netherlands. All went swimmingly until after the event when the captain tried to dock it – as a result of the strong wind and fierce underwater currents he pranged the ship three times quite heavily against the dock. But we disembarked safely in the end even if the ship was no longer in pristine condition. Our Honorary Consul in Bremen was a leading member of the business community and very well connected. He was particularly close to the Prime Minister of Bremen who became a valued contact of mine. I was very honoured to be invited by the Honorary Consul to be his guest at the Schaffermahlzeit – an annual “lunch” which takes place in the stunning Bremen Town Hall which celebrates Bremen’s seafaring and merchant history with 300 participants in either tailcoats or captains in uniform. A traditional menu is served accompanied by a special dark brew produced by the local Beck’s brewery served in tall silver tankards. After the five-hour lunch long clay pipes produced for the occasion are smoked (picture). It was fascinating to be involved with The Shakespeare Prize which was an annual prize for writing or performance awarded to a British citizen by the Hamburg Alfred Toepfer Foundation. We always held a small reception for the winner at our Residence the day before

the Prize was handed over by the Mayor at Hamburg Town Hall. Winners during my time included Sam Mendes, Matthew Bourne and A S Byatt, but a panel of leaders in the British arts always came to consult with the Foundation at this time about who should receive the prize the following year. So there was always a lively discussion all round. A number of Royal Navy ships visited my area during our time. But shortly before we were due to leave we heard that the aircraft carrier Ark Royal would visit Hamburg. I was able to arrange to board the Ark Royal at the mouth of the Elbe accompanied by Sue and three of my leading German business contacts. My private banker friend accepted with the proviso that he would not be exposed to heights. We all duly turned up at the pilot station to find that the ship was underway and we would have to board her via the pilot boat. So off we set and, being gentlemen, allowed Sue to be first off the boat onto the temporary gangway up the tall side of the ship. I followed with my banker friend directly behind me. I was aghast to find towards the top of the gangway that the last couple of yards had no seaside rail and turned to see my pal behind me about to panic. So I grabbed him by the coat and more or less swung him on board – much to the surprise of the welcome party of sailors who were piping us aboard!! The Captain played a blinder ensuring that, as we sailed up the Elbe to Hamburg, we were briefed on most of the operations on board by lady officers (at this stage there were no female officers at sea in the German Navy). He even arranged for a female rating to dock the ship in Hamburg port (albeit with him up top giving the orders). At the cocktail party on board that night – almost for our swansong – we had the Royal Navy Band playing and we were able to invite a large number of our German and British contacts. This was a very fitting end to both this posting and my career in the Foreign Office. Doug retired to the Algarve 14 years ago after over 40 years in the Foreign Office.

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WHAT A LIFE! We have discovered over the years that our man in Aljezur, Matt D’Arcy, has had a pretty colourful life himself. Our editor, Amber Henshaw, decided to turn the tables and write about him for a change. Matt D’Arcy knew what direction his career would take on the day he had lunch with Dick Connor, the then manager of Fourth Division football club Rochdale, followed by dinner with Hollywood mega-star Marlene Dietrich. Up to that point Matt had been combining his career between sports writing and reporting on showbusiness. “I had to make a choice at some point, and that day in the 60s brought it home to me-I preferred the down-to-earth real-life characters of sport over the ‘look at me, I’m special’ show business types,” he recalled. “As a wise man once said, ‘nothing is more disappointing than meeting your hero’”. Matt began his career straight from school on his local weekly near Liverpool, the Bootle Times. “It was the time of the Mersey Beat era and I spent so much time writing about the local bands, including the Beatles, that I eventually started my own pop music paper, Combo Musical Weekly. After launching in black and white, published every two weeks, it quickly became a colour weekly and was selling nationally.” “They were great days-some weeks I would be travelling with the Beatles, I interviewed Frank Sinatra and with the help of the late and nowdiscredited disc-jockey Jimmy Saville, who I got to know at Top of the Pops, I managed a brief telephone chat with Elvis Presley at 4 in the morning, UK time.” They were heady times for a 19 year-old, with special studio passes to interview the guests on Top of the Pops, on Ready, Steady, Go and Thank Your Lucky Stars each week. He met and interviewed bands like The Rolling Stones, the Beach Boys, the Animals, Gerry and the Pacemakers, the Hollies, the Byrds, singers

like Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Dusty Springfield (who invited me to her birthday party) Cilla Black, Sonny and Cher, Gene Pitney, Billy J Kramer and the Righteous Brothers, amongst many others. Eventually, in 1965 at the age of 20, Matt was invited to become show business correspondent on the Manchester Evening News. But in 1966 during the World Cup in England he was asked to interview some of the world’s top players, and began the process of transforming himself into a football writer. “I loved the game, I’d been asked to join Liverpool FC as a 15-year-old for twice-weekly training-a dream that ended with a fractured skull and a permanently damaged left eye after I ‘headed’ a centre-forward’s boot with my face!and I still played Sunday football and for the Manchester Press Team which occasionally had guests like Alan Ball.” “The Sports Editor engineered my ‘transfer’ to the sports desk, although for a time I still did some show business interviews, hence the day I dined in Southport with Marlene Dietrich.” “Finally, I moved into sports writing full-time, spending 14 years on the MEN reporting on England matches, domestic and European cup finals. 

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I ‘ghosted’ George Best’s weekly column and also wrote my own column in which I ‘tried out’ various hair-raising stunts. I also had the dubious pleasure of being taken around the 37 and three-quarter mile Isle of Man TT course on the back of a motor-bike ridden by World Champion Mike ‘The Bike’ Hailwood, at a hairraising speed in something like 28 minutes! I haven’t been on a motor-bike since!”

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After 14 years on the Manchester Evening News he was asked, in 1978, to become the Merseyside sports correspondent for a new national newspaper The Daily Star. “That was a job which, as a Scouser, fulfilled all my dreams!” he says. “I travelled Europe and Africa with the City’s two great football teams, Liverpool and Everton and became good friends with many players. Gary Lineker rang me in my tennis club late one night to give me the story that he had just signed for Barcelona from Everton and inviting me down to his hotel in London for breakfast next morning!” Merseyside was the capital of football at the time, not just because of Liverpool’s exploits but also because, in the mid-80s, a great Everton side began matching their close neighbours, swapping the League title, and also winning a European trophy. But it all came to an end on May 29 1985, as Matt recalled: “I was at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels that day when 39 Italian fans were crushed before the European Cup Final between Liverpool and Juventus, then I covered the Hillsborough tragedy of 1989 when, in the ensuing weeks, only myself and four other specially chosen journalists were allowed inside Anfield and the players’ lounge to see how wonderfully the Liverpool footballers, led by Kenny Dalglish, comforted and counseled the bereaved families.”

“My respect for these very special sportsmen has never diminished. I like to think Kenny and I became friends and he even wrote in his autobiography about one little falling-out between us, when he banned me from his press conferences. Later, he handed me a copy of the book, signed ‘To Matt, the ban is now lifted’!’” In the days following Heysel, Matt was asked by the office of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to write his own observations about what caused the tragedy and how similar tragedies could be avoided. He still has the framed response from Mrs Thatcher hanging on a wall in his study at home. Eventually Matt and his wife Pam decided to move to Portugal where his son, Matt Jnr, lived with their grand-daughter. He took early retirement in 2001, and after several ‘scouting’ expeditions had a house built on the Algarve’s west coast, moving over on a more permanent basis in May 2004, although they are now splitting their time equally between Vale da Telha and Liverpool. Matt continued his writing career after his move to Portugal, becoming chief writer for the Oceânico Group’s Signature magazine when it launched in March 2007. “My background in sports writing was invaluable,” he smiled. “I interviewed numerous golf and football stars like Nick Faldo, Seve Ballesteros, Christy O’Connor Jnr, Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood, Colin Montgomerie, Alan Shearer, Brian Kidd, Steve Bruce and John Aldridge.” Now, of course, he contributes each month to Tomorrow Algarve, and jokes: “There’s an old gag that says ‘old journalists never die, they just get de-pressed. Making sure I keep putting pen to paper (or should it be keyboard to screen) is the best way I know to continue enjoying my life”.

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Charity news BY STEVEN SUTTON

Welcome to our first page dedicated to our charity, TACT (Tomorrow Algarve Charity Trust). Over the past few weeks we have seen how the people of the Algarve pull together in moments of crisis. I am of course talking about the fires in Monchique and surrounding areas. There were the bombeiros who worked tirelessly to extinguish the fires and all those that collected supplies and donations and the people who coordinated and made the deliveries.

The latter half of the year is always the busiest for everyone in the Algarve. Summer time arrives and with it comes the influx of visitors. This also goes for us at TACT. Having had our summer ball in June, we are now gearing up for our two charity golf days (The John Aldridge Golf Charity Classic 2018 on August 31st and September 1st and the TACT golf day at Espiche on September 14th) and our Winter Ball which will take place on November 24th at the Tivoli Hotel in Lagos. These events will help raise money to support the local charities that we help.

ONE SMALL ACTION We can all play our part!

Never ones to rest, we are now busy planning 2019 and how we move forward so we can support even more local good causes and charities. There are lots of these around but not all of them have a voice or can get their needs across. So, for the next three months, we will be looking at who needs our help most. Financially, we will make donations to selected charities and we will also support organisations with our Giving Back Days and we can also help raise awareness.

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EVENTS The John Aldridge Golf Charity Classic 2018 August 31st at Espiche Golf and September 1st at Boavista Golf

If you know of any good causes or charities that need support in some way then please let us know. In the first instance, please send us your details and request a form from us at TACT@ tomorrowalgarve.com and over the next few months, we will assess who we will be in a position to help and then we will be with them for 2019 helping in whatever way we can.

During my time working and living in London, I was of the belief that one person couldn’t make a difference and that the actions of an individual meant nothing in the grand scheme of things. Since moving to the Algarve I have come to realise that not only can the actions of an individual make a difference but one person can have a huge impact. All it takes is the willingness to change, the determination and the commitment to want to do something. I often hear people saying. “I think this” or “they should do that” always offering snippets of advice without actually doing anything. Well, now is the time for us all to actually do something. Don’t misunderstand me, I know that a lot of you are doing things. But now is the time to shout about it.

TACT Golf Day September 14th Espiche Golf

Winter Ball November 24th Hotel Tivoli, Lagos

With this in mind, we are launching the One Small Action campaign. In association with Tomorrow and TACT we are asking you to make one small change in your everyday lifestyle. Maybe substitute something for something more environmentally friendly. Teach your children one small life lesson that will be with them forever. As they say ‘behaviour breeds behaviour.’ Maybe there is something you do already that you think other people should be doing. We would like you to tell us what you have done or intend to do, send us your story so we can share your actions. Together we will make a difference that is worth talking about. Join us and let’s make A BIG RESULT! Follow us on Facebook and in the magazine. Send your story’s in to me at the email listed below.

Improving today, for a better tomorrow TACT is a non-profit charity trust. Our aim is to raise funds and help build awareness for local causes in the Algarve, working in partnership with local communities, organisations and people in need. +INFO:  www.tomorrowalgarve.com/tact  steven@tomorrowalgarve.com

WHAT’S ON

What's on in September ART ON THE MARINA The Art Academy Marina de Lagos is holding its annual cultural event in the Marina de Lagos, on September 29th. This year the Art Academy has expanded its classes and will now include photography. Apart from the drawing sessions that have been held for the last eight years they also now offer photography classes where you can learn and master your skills. The cultural event will feature photographs by Jacek Ulinski, open studio Art Academy by Kasia Wrona and music by Wale Bakare. The opening will take place on the square Nucleo Gil Eans in the Marina de Lagos, pontoon J, near the Bar Cais J Café, from 4pm until 7pm on September 29th.

+INFO:  lagosartacademy

LAGOS ANNUAL REGATTA The annual Bluewater Regatta takes place this month. It’s an event that aims to give back to the community by bringing people together for a fantastic weekend of sailing fun. This year will be the 11th annual regatta and it will take place between September 7th and 9th. The event was started by Paul Mallett as a way to say thank you to long-standing clients and to bring together the sailing community in Lagos. The event is made up of three days of sailing in Lagos Bay, two days with short triangle races and one long race. Ashlea Mallett helps her father organise the event and said: “There are snacks on

Friday and Saturday evening along with our open bar sponsored by Heineken. On Sunday evening there is a dinner with prize giving for the crews. We also hold a raffle to raise money for Clube Vela de Lagos, which encourages young people to take up sailing. We have a good night along with a little boogie!” The event is completely non-profit. Every year between 25 to 30 boats take part and around 170 people attend the final dinner on Sunday evening. It costs €50 for the skipper and yacht and €40 for each crew member. Included is one regatta t-shirt per person, the total three days of sailing, drinks and snacks.

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DANCING FOR ALL Sobre Artes- Escola de Dança (formerly Nicola’s Move-Ment Dance Academy) is an exciting and energetic dance school at the Clube CRCD Luzense, in the centre of Praia da Luz. This school welcomes tiny tots from two-and-a-half to the hip-hopping boys, graceful ballerinas and adults. Last year was full of successes; many medals, a wonderful end of year presentation, 100% distinctions in vocational ballet exams, and the climax of the year was the competition team travelling to Spain to compete at the Dance World Cup in 15 dances.

They gained two sixth places, contributing points to the Portugal team who came third in the world. With an exciting year planned, lessons commence on September 8th. Would your son or daughter like to try dance? Lessons are offered in ballet, tap, hiphop, singing, contemporary, jazz, modern and acro. If you are interested in any of our classes please get in touch

+INFO:  move-ment@outlook.com  +351 913 832 33

WILDFIRE PAINTINGS GO ON DISPLAY Internationallyrenowned artist Frederik Beerbaum is paying tribute to Portugal’s fire fighters with an exhibition of paintings portraying stark images of the wildfires which have caused so much death and destruction over the past two summers.

vigilant as authorities continue to warn of the extreme risk of wildfires.

The Dutch painter who splits his time between Amsterdam and Aljezur on the west coast of the Algarve, also hopes his exhibition, Paintings Of The Wildfires Of Portugal, will serve as a warning to members of the public to be extra

Frederick has decided to get 500 cards of his paintings printed and the proceeds will be donated to the Bombeiros in Aljezur.

The exhibition of more than 100 paintings will be opened at the Gallery Espaço in Aljezur in September by Aljezur Câmara President Manuel Alberto Santinhos Cristo and Bombeiros commander Mário Costa.

COCKLES IN PORTIMÃO The 15th annual cockle festival is taking place this month on September 9th and 10th at the Figueira sports complex in Portimão. The festival venue fits about 400 seats and about two tons of cockles will be prepared to delight more than 4,000 people looking for one of the most genuine and tasty dishes of regional cuisine. There will also be local music at this two-day festival. Figueira has been organising the Berbigão Festival for 15 consecutive years. Cockle picking in the Ria de Alvor has sustained many local families for years. The event will take place between 7pm and 1am and entrance costs €3.

BIKE THOUGH THE ALGARVE Algarve Bike Holidays is organising three bike rides a week through the Algarve countryside, on Wedenesdays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. To find out more or book please contact Paul Beesley. Riders must be healthy and wear a safety helmet for their own protection. Price for participation is €5 per rider per ride.

+INFO:  paul@algarvebikeholidays.com  www.algarvebikeholidays.com  AlgarveBikeHolidays  +351 913 226 954

CALENDAR

September Calendar FITNESS Pilates Mat Classes (All Levels) Mon - Fri 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30am & 6pm, €10 or €90 x10, AR Pilates Studio, Lagos, T: 966787280 Fitness Tue & Thurs 10am, Pilates Tues & Thurs 8.30am, €5 Golf Santo António Budens, T: 282690086

Promote your events and activities here - it’s FREE! Email your listings to us: for.tomorrow@hotmail.com ACTIVITIES Netball Wed 7pm | All ages & abilities, Behind Bombeiros Building | Lagos, E: charlie.milsom@gmail.com

Golf lessons with PGA Pro on request Golf Santo António T: 282 690 054 Walking Football Wed 9.30-11am | +50yrs Welcome, €3 | Boavista Golf Resort, T: 282790930 Tennis Doubles-Round Robin Thurs 3-5pm €10, Golf Santo António Budens, T: 282690008

ROLL UP for experienced bowlers Mon & Fri 10am, Bowls for Beginners Tue 11am (1st lesson FREE), €10 (non mem.) Rua Direita Luz, T: 919707635

Live Music: Sept 1st Hog Roast with Rock Vinyl & 15th with Shakespearos l €11 (Adults) & €7 (Kids) | 8th BBQ with Nightshift | 22nd Hot Buffet with Shakespearos 29th Shakespearos Special Grand Final Music | 7.30pm | €6 (kids) €9 (Adults), Pigs Head Burgau, T: 934293821

Total Fitness Mon 7.30pm | Legs Bums & Tums Wed 2pm | HIIT Yoga Fri 9.30am, (€7) Burgau Sports Centre | Boxercise 9.30am Ocean Club Luz & Tues 7pm Lagos nr. Skatepark | LB&T Wed 2pm Ocean Club, Luz Soames Fitness (1-2-1 & Group training available), T: 913425893 Yoga (Ashtanga based) Tues & Thurs 10.30am | Yoga for Men Tues 6.30pm Yin Yang Flow Tues 7.45pm Yin Yoga Wed 9.15am €5-€10, Grupo Desportivo do Burgau fit2lovelife T: 913202621 Tai Chi Wed 8.30am Qi Gong Fri 8.30am (donat.),

Pilates Mat Classes Mon Wed & Fri 9.15 & 10.30am & Mon 6pm (1hr) | €10 or €90 for 10 Pilates Equipment Classes | Duet Reformer | Semi Private & 1-2-1, Pilates Room Lagos, T: 926514613 Hatha Yoga Mon Wed & Fri 9.45-11.15am | Yin Yoga Tues & Thurs 9.45am | Teen Yoga (11-16yrs) 9.30am Booking required, €10 Boavista Golf Resort T: 282790930 Tai Ji Quan Mon 10am (beg) & Thurs 5.30pm (adv), €10 | Dojo Zen de Lagos | Barão S. João, T: 919718955 Qi Gong Mon 6.30pm & Wed 10.30am €8 Ninjutsu/Budo Tajutsu Tues 6.30pm & Fri 7.30pm €10 | Yoga Nidra Thurs 6.30pm €7 | Pre-Natal Yoga Thurs 4pm €10, Casa Sakra Lagos, T: 916060814 Tai Chi Wed 2pm Qi Gong Fri 2pm

Haha Yoga Tue & Fri 10am | Kaula Tantra Yoga Wed 10am | African Drum 5pm

€9 / €7 (reg), Monte Rosa B. S. João T: 282687002 Yoga Mon-Sat 9am

Everyone welcome, Blocks and mats provided, €10, Ocean Villas Rua da Calheta Praia da Luz, T: 282767303 Yoga | Tue 10am, €9 / €7 for regulars, Monte Rosa | Barão de São João T: 962492607 Gentle Hatha Mon 6.30pm Old School, Burgau & Wed 12.15pm, Hotel Belavista Luz €8 T: 965201477 Pilates Wed 11am, Yoga & De-stress Fri 11am, Zumba Dance Wed & Fri 10am, Step! & Tone (booking)

Thurs 10am, €7.50 Hotel Belavista Luz T: 968288258

€7 Madrugada Charity, Luz T: 925664235

Inlight Lagos, T: 913127421

CLASSES Dog Training Tue 11am (Rally-Obedience) | Fri 11am & Sat 4pm (Agility), €25 4 sess. Espiche, T: 968086320

The Sketch Sessions Drawing workshop (+18) Thurs, 6pm €10 (incl. materials & a drink), Lagos T: 914148373

Life Drawing Mon 11am (Beg & Pro) €10 p.sess Marina de Lagos, T: 916035308

Afro Fusion Dance Classes Wed 6pm & Fri. 10.30am, €10, Amovate Aljezur T: 918047263

Watercolour Classes Thurs 10am, €11, Sala Paroquial (Church Hall) Praia da Luz, T: 912149839 Computer Classes Sat 10am Lagos, T: 918764613 Drumming Classes Thurs 11am-1pm, AmoVate, Vale da Telha Aljezur, T: 960305141

Latin & Ballroom Tues 10am (imp) & 12pm (beg) Learn Party Dances drop-in 11am, €5, Alvor Community Centre, T: 961916821 Oriental Dance Class (beginners) Mon 7.30pm €6/class €20/m, LAC Lagos, T: 914851331

Swimming Lessons Mon & Thurs pm & Sat am, €12.50 €10 (mem.), Holiday Courses 3x per Week €25 €20 (mem.), Boavista T: 917953914 Classical Guitar Classes (English Speaking ABRSM Certified) 1-2-1 for children, adults & seniors €20p/h (References available), Lagos, Paulo T: 962690582 Music Lessons (Piano, Guitar, Keyboard & Voice) Beginners & Intermediate €25p.h Salema T:964201904

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FAITH Sunday Service 10.30am International Christian Community, Madness Restaurant Lagos Marina, T: 910640927 Communion Services Said Holy Communion Thurs 10am & Sun 8am, Sung Holy Communion (with hymns) 11.30am, CoE | St Vincent’s Anglican Church | Praia da Luz (church by the sea), Chaplain: T: 282789660 Zazen Zen Meditation Tue & Thurs 7.30am & Wed 7.30pm, €3 | Dojo Zen de Lagos | Barão S. João, T: 919718955

CHARITY & SUPPORT September 19th Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group 11am, Cafe Bom Dia, Rua Moinho do Azeite | Lagos, Carol T: 926297527 or Kirsteen T: 968084946 Riding for Disabled | Mon, Wed, Fri 10am | Volunteers welcome, weather permitting, Bensafrim, T: 915090044 Cadela Carlota Animal Charity Extra hands needed to help | Three hour shifts am or pm, Almadena Shop, E: cadelacarlota.comp@ gmail.com AA International English Speaking Meeting Wed 7.30 - 9pm, Rua Da Freguesia Lote 12c, Lagos, T: 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

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FANCY A FUN WALK FOR CHARITY? BY MATT D’ARCY

How do you feel about dressing up in some crazy gear and taking a fun walk in the sun...to raise cash for good causes? Well, now’s your chance! The west coast’s fourth annual Charity Fun Walk-otherwise known as a laugh-aminute fancy dress pub crawl-takes place on Sunday September 9th. So, that you gives you plenty of time to plan and prepare your weird and wonderful outfits for the sunshine stroll that has raised well in excess of €7,000 for local causes over the three previous years since this annual event was started by Vale da Telha resident Cath Baker who based it on charity pub crawls held in her native Lancashire. And just to get you in the right frame of mind-and plan your costumes well in advance-we’re offering you a few ideas with the photographs here. The participants visit 10 bars in three hours during the 3.54km (2.2 miles) walk between Restaurante O Paulo on the picturesque Arrifana promontory and the final ‘watering hole’ at the Restaurante Fonte do Vale in Vale da Telha, where the walkers’ arrival is the signal for a big party with music by Brian DJ Rockindad, The first of the Charity Bar Walks in 2015 resulted in the presentation of 29 wheelchairs to Portimão Hospital.

educational, therapeutic and sensory toys. And last September’s walk raised €2,717, €1,041 of which was used to buy an electric wheelchair and ramp for a local boy suffering a degenerative illness. The remainder again benefitted special needs children at the school in Aljezur, and was used to buy a bubble machine, projector, fibre optic lights, two large bean bags, paint and a blackout blind to provide equipment for the Snoezelen room Cath is organising for organising for the shcool.

One Night Stand

“This room helps them relax and we fitted it out with the bubble machine, projector, fibre optic lights and two large bean bags. The plan is then, that with future Charity Bar Walks, we can buy more things for the room every year including, hopefully, a water bed this year.” The school’s special needs teacher Claudia Fernandes is urging even more people to join in this year’s walk, saying: “The Charity Bar Walkers are making our dreams come true. All of our special needs children thank the walkers for the amazing experiences that they can have from now on. We say to them-you are the best!”

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For more information, and to register your intentions to take part please contact Cath or Steve Scott.

The second raised funds for the local school, resulting in the presentation of

Chick Magnet

+INFO:  bakerce7@gmail.com  scott.sir.stephen@gmail.com

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An exhibition by Richard Smith will be open in Loulé until September 17th.

was a practical lesson in different and possibly new techniques and colours.

Richard Smith was born in 1930 in Gweru, Zimbabwe and received his basic education there. He went on to Rhodes University in South Africa and then Oxford University. After his university studies he became a lawyer. Although Richard was always artistic he only took up painting in Portugal. He was self-taught approaching his work from a different angle from most artists. In fact every painting or sculpture

His themes were based on his observations of the world around him, people resting or at work, village streets, and dogs playing. He died in 2008 as result of a fall while walking his beloved dogs leaving the legacy of his paintings. The exhibition is at the Galeria de Arte do Convento Espírito Santo in Loulé until September 17th on Tuesdays to Fridays 10am to 6pm and Saturdays 10am until 4.30pm.

WHAT’S ON

BIKERS HEAD FOR ALMÁDENA This month the 10th BTT Marathon takes place in Almádena. The marathon, which has now been an annual event, will take place on September 23rd. There will be the full marathon of 65km, half marathon of 40km and a kids marathon of 15km. Registration costs 11€ and lunch is 6€ for participants. For non-participants lunch is 10€.

+INFO:  +351 917 826 543  www.apedalar.pt/eventos/info/1780

PORTUGAL MASTERS 2018

EXCAVATIONS AT CACELA-A-VELHA BY JANE ROBERTSON A group of Archaeological Association of the Algarve members recently made a site visit to the excavations that took place for a month at the site of Poço Antigo at Cacela-a-Velha in the municipality of Vila Real de Santo António in the eastern Algarve. The site is located immediately adjacent to the Fortress of Cacela-a-Velha, in an idyllic setting overlooking the eastern end of the Ria Formosa and the beach. The excavations resume the work undertaken between 1998-2001 (during which time some AAA members joined in the excavations) in the area where the former islamic quarter of Qastalla Darrag is located. The excavations are part of the research project entitled Muslims and Christians in Medieval Cacela: changing territories and identities, with the current campaign of excavations running until 2022. The project is researching the Medieval Islamic Quarter of the ancient Qastalla Darrag (of the 12th century and the first quarter of the 13th century) and the overlying Medieval necropolis of the Christian settlers of the Algarve (dating from the second half of the 13th century).

Our group was given a tour of the site by Maria João Valente of the University of the Algarve (UAlg) who was coordinating the archaeological works alongside Cristina Garcia (DRCAlg) and Hugo Cardoso of the Simon Fraser University, Canada (SFU). Students from the University of the Algarve, Simon Fraser University and local secondary schools participated in archaeological field-school, enabling them to develop their skills in excavating and recording medieval structures and artefacts (including pottery and animal bone) as well as human bones. This season of excavation has revealed a number of Medieval Christian burials (adding to the previous individuals identified on site) which were discovered cut into the remains of the underlying abandoned Almohad settlement. A number of houses with courtyards were excavated, in addition to the discovery of a main street that crosses the settlement and appears likely to connect it to the possible port area. Work on site will resume in 2019. Following the excavation, the postexcavation work of cleaning, cataloguing and studying the recovered material will take place. Analysis of the human bones, including radio-carbon dating and analysis of their diet amongst other things, will determine their burial date and whether the people were of local origin or had come from outside of the area.

The Portugal Masters 2018 will be taking place this year at the Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course in Vilamoura. It will start on September 20th and will finish on September 23rd.

The aim of the work is to determine the limits of the settlement and the necropolis, in addition to investigating the possible connection of the settlement to an adjacent port (still to be located) and the subsequent Christian necropolis.

+INFO:  portugalmasters.pt/portugal-masters-2018

+INFO:  arquealgarve.weebly.com  Algarve Archaeological Association

WHAT’S ON

TIME TO GET TWITCHING This year the annual Bird Watching and Nature Activities Festival takes place from October 4th to 7th in Sagres. Over four days, there will be hundreds of birds in the sky to see. There will also be about 200 activities in various areas across Sagres that cater to every age and taste. During the festival Sagres becomes the epi-centre for all outdoor and nature lovers. The festival, which is in its 9th year, is being organised again by the Vila do Bispo Câmera with help and support from the Almargem Association and the Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds (SPEA). The period of migration is a moment when thousands of birds head to

MUSIC FESTIVAL The second BPM Festival: Portugal will be held in Portimão and Lagoa this September. This multi-venue musical event takes place between September 20th and 23rd. This four-day and four night electronic music festival is held annually in September in Portimão and Lagoa. BPM, which stands for ‘Bartenders, Promoters, Musicians’” was originally conceived as a gathering of industry professionals. Over the past 11 years, it has since grown to become a global gathering of DJs, producers, and revellers. It is a must for any music lover with a discerning taste for quality dance music.

+INFO:  thebpmfestival.com

Africa for winter and provides a unique spectacle. The skies fill with birds - some of them still in search for their route and the main areas of Sagres are filled with people of binoculars and telescopes pointed at the sky as well as towards the sea and tress. But the festival, not only has the birds as an attraction, but also a diversified program of activities, covering topics such as archaeology, geology, history, flora, marine mammals, and much, much more. As in previous years there will also be include activities aimed at the younger ones.

+INFO:  +351 282 630 600 / 910 547 861  www.birdwatchingsagres.com/EN/

Choir news BY LIZ ROBERTS

The choir’s summer singalong performances have come to an end for 2018 (thank you to everyone who came along to support us) and, after a short break to recharge the batteries, we are now at the start of our Autumn/Winter programme. This season has some treats in store for you - including a special Autumn performance (more of that in next month’s edition of Tomorrow) and, of course, our Christmas-themed performances from November onwards.

The Western Algarve Community Choir (WACC) is an all-inclusive choir with no auditions or previous experience necessary and where everyone of all ages and nationalities are welcome. The beginning of a new seasonal programme is always a great time to join the choir as we begin learning new songs together. For more information about joining the choir or to book us for your event, please email choir leader Elizabeth Roberts Honey.

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COMIC CON LISBON The next Portuguese convention dedicated to entertainment and pop culture, the Comic Con, will take place from September 6th to 9th at the Algés Oeiras Promenade. This is the fifth Comic Con and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. Three guests from the world of comedy have already been announced and they are: Mark Waid, Batem and Yves Sente. Tickets will vary between €25, daily, and €75 for a full pass.

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FLAMENGO FLAMENGO If you fancy something a little bit different then why not try one of the many events which are held at the Lagos Cultural Centre. The centre has a vast amount to offer throughout the year and this month one of the events is a Flamngo Festival. It’s the XVII Flamengo Festival and promises to be bigger and better than ever. The event runs from September 13th to the 15th and tickets cost – Lagos €12.

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Festival do Perceve

The Goose Barnacle Festival takes place this month at the local EB 2,3 São Vicente school in Vila do Bispo.

The barnacle is considered the ‘icon of Vila do Bospo and the event will take place on the weekend of September 14th, 15th and 16th. During the event the goose barnacle will feature in a variety seafood dishes – along with mussels, xerém (a type of corn-based shellfish dish), cuttlefish and octopus - all available from stalls to be eaten on long tables. There will be live music every evening too.

The event has been organised by the Associação de Marisqueiros de Vila do Bispo e Costa Vicentina, and regularly attracts thousands to the western Algarve town.

“It’s a unique festival, with the seafood being cooked by the very men who catch it,” Paulo Barata, the president of the association said. Doors open at 1.30pm every day, with tickets, which include a complimentary drink, costing €2.

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The Portimão Windsurfing World Championships will take place from September 15th to 23rd this year.

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For more information please go to the website but you can also contact Clube Naval de Portimão.

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GET YOUR GASTRONOMIC JUICES GOING This year the Rota do Petisco is being expended into a string of new boroughs across the Algarve these include: Albufeira, São Brás de Alportel, Tavira and Castro Marim. The is the eight time this event has taken place and is seen as being on of the main gastronomic happenings in the Algarve, involving scores of restaurants offering a variety of typical Algarvean dishes and desserts at reduced prices.

Its aim is not only to showcase local cuisine but also bring old town centres to life while also giving eateries a chance to welcome new clients. Apart from the four new participating boroughs, Rota do Petisco will also take place in Vila do Bispo, Aljezur, Monchique, Lagos, Portimão, Lagoa and Silves. The event will take place between October 4th and November 4th.

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BIG GAME FISHING The XV international Big Game Fishing Tournament, which is organised by the Clube de Vela de Lagos, will be held on September 22nd and 23rd.

IN NEED OF A CHALLENGE? If so, then why not enter yourself into the ‘Impossible Run Lagos’.

IT’S BACK! The Superbike World Championship, the main world championship superbike race returns, once again, to the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve from September 14th to 16th. Tickets from €9.60.

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The ‘Impossible Run’ is a steeplechase with a distance of about 10 kmss and more than 30 natural and artificial obstacles. This challenge is for anyone who likes to challenge their physical abilities in a rural landscape with different levels. The ‘Impossible Run’ will be held in Lagos and passes through Municipal Stadium, Lagos Sport Complex, Fair Park, Ribeira de Bensafrim and surrounding areas. If you want ti participate go to the website to register.

You can still participate, go to the website to make your registration. For individuals it’s €25 or €22.5 pp for teams of 10+ for registrations before September 31st. The ‘Impossible Kids Run’ with a 1000m distance will start around the Municipal Stadium and will offer different artificial and natural obstacles prepared specifically for youngsters. The challenge is open for children between eight to 13 years old. For individuals it’s €15 or €12,5 pp for teams of 10+ for registrations before September 31st. Parents’ authorization required.

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MEDIEVAL MERRIMENT By Steven Sutton Once upon a time in a land far away there was a castle high on a hill, surrounded by an enchanted town.

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The town in question is Silves and the time was last month when the Silves Festival took us back to medieval times. This festival was possibly one of the best so far. It was very well organised with more places to buy your tickets and many more hosts telling people how to enter the event and what to expect.

On every corner the street entertainment took you by surprise with belly dancers, fire eaters, snake charmers and sword swallowing, just to mention a few of the things. There was a jousting event which was pure theatre through and through. It was action packed with fighting, displays of horseback riding, arm-to-arm battles, sword fights and crowd participation which all added up to truly jaw dropping entertainment for all the family.

The whole town came alive with a blaze of colour, a cacophony of sound and the most delicious selection of food. Visitors were treated to locals in medieval dress. Children watched as history came to life in front of their eyes.

As the evening went on the restaurants, bars and the roadside stalls all filled up.

The evening that I went started with a medieval procession along the lane at the bottom of the hill with everyone – young and old alike - obviously enjoying themselves and taking part.

If you are in the mood for medieval knights and Moorish battles, make sure you go and see the Silves Medieval Festival next year. Make it a ‘must do’ for 2019.

Silves Medieval Festival really does create a feeling of family fun, history and entertainment.

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FUN AND COLOUR IN LAGOS Last month’s Lagos Sunset Color Party was a huge success! Meia Praia was filled with colour, music and people. The atmosphere was great and not only was the event packed with young people but lots of families turned out to enjoy the fun. At least 3,000 people attended the event and the President of AGARRA, Diogo Rodrigues said: “Compared to last year, this year had excellent attendance thanks to the new location, the extended time and artists present.”

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The party was held at Meia Praia Beach on August 12th, and the crowds were entertained by the artist PutzGrilla, DJ Diamond, Mr.Groove and DJ RS.  lowowo1

Diogo also said: “Tomorrow magazine was a huge help as our media partner,

many people contacted our official representatives to get a ticket for the party.” AGARRA is now in contact with the Bombeiros to donate the funds raised, which account for 30% of the party’s revenue. And next year’s Colour Party? Diogo said: “At the moment we are still processing this year’s party, we can’t commit to details regarding the distant future since there are other projects that have been proposed to us that will bring great value to us, demand more responsibility and commitment as the Lagos Youth Association, and that will also bring value to the city of Lagos. But what we can say is that we want to do it and to make it better and bigger than this year’s.” Watch this space!

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Pets Mate Last month saw the skies darken and ash fall like nuclear snow in Lagos and Odiáxere. The sudden bushfires that ravaged the hillsides of Picotas and north and east of Monchique took homes, land and livestock. Thankfully no people died in the fires. I was on Picotas at Irish Annie’s property, treating injured cats when she showed me a list of 19 houses (read: homes) that were lost, just on the Picotas mountain, alone. All together I hear 50 homes were lost. Deep condolences I send to those who lost their homes, I had the same experience in Australia 25 years ago. The sole consolation I took from it was that from here... now you have nothing to lose. Philosophy can be small consolation, I know. Many animals were displaced by the fires, both wild and domestic. We transported two cats to our clinic from Picotas, one I had to euthanize and another one slowly recovering, with several burns to the face and the feet. I don’t know if either one has an owner. When we lost our house, the family cats turned up two weeks later looking sooty and (squeek...sorry, I had to) singed on the whiskers. If you have had a dog or cat appear on your land following the fires, you can post photos of the animal on a facebook page called: Animal rescue Monchique.

I spoke with Dra Ana in Monchique, the municipal vet in mid-August. She asked me to send out thanks to vets who were in contact from all over the Algarve. Surgeons and nurses from near and far offered their time, medicine and bandages to help injured animals. I saw colleagues from Carvoeiro, Silves, Portimão, Espiche and further afield while I was at the make-shift treatment facility (the local school!). Over 50 cats and dogs were treated in this time and roughly the same livestock animals. We would also like to thank our clients who offered their time, pet food, horse food, horse trucks and donations to the people and animals of the Monchique area. I know there were frustrations (there always are) but it is nice to see how the local communities in the mountain have banded together to help those with what they lost in the fire. Power lines, sewage systems and water works are all being rebuilt, as you read this. If you have any questions relating to the animals, both wild and domestic, you can contact Dra Ana through the Monchique Câmara. Finally, to say... bushfire season is still very much with us in September. If you live in the campo make sure to clear dry undergrowth away from any wooded areas and be vigilant.

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All salt is is sodium chloride, and it all comes from the sea.

THE TRUTH ABOUT SALT BY SIMON MOULSON

Yes, you read that right. All salt is sodium chloride (NaCl), and it all comes from seawater - even table salt. Let me dispel a bit of a myth that I thought that sea or rock salt was better for me than table salt. When in all fact there is very little to choose from between all the salts available. The problem being with the myth that people believe sea or rock salt is a healthier option is infact even more concerning because we tend to be even more liberal with sea or rock salt. It all comes down to preference and taste I guess. However, we would all benefit from just keeping an eye on our salt intake. We need less than one gram a day to survive and the current maximum recommendation in the UK is to eat a maximum of six grams a day, which is equivalent to about one teaspoon of salt. The unusual thing about salt is that like everything in life there is a balance, the fact that we

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are not born as a baby with a ‘salt tooth’ but we are born with a ‘sweet tooth’ means that if as a parent we feed our babies food with added salt then we ourselves have created a ‘salt tooth.’ Don’t despair though as we can reverse this with reducing the amount of daily salt. It might be that it takes several weeks, but persevere and when you do taste salty foods you will realise how far you have weaned yourself. Many years ago I weaned myself off having sugar in my tea and full fat milk in my tea/coffee to semi or skimmed. At the start it’s difficult, but after a while, you will wonder why did we ever use that much salt. You can substitute with white pepper which has superb health benefits or, try herbs and spices such as cumin, smoked paprika, oregano and basil. Or use what we have available to us with lemon and lime to add flavour.

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WHY EAT SEASONALLY By Ann de Jongh

September sometimes feels as if it is almost the restarting of the year, the beginning of a new school year, whether this is still a part of your life or not, it still is that time after the summer, before the winter arrives when it is another chance for some resolutions before the end of the year. The change in the seasons is also seen in the change of the food that we see in the markets and the food we want to eat. In the height of the summer we like to eat lighter food, cool watermelon, crisp salads, whereas the start of the autumn might mean more squashes and root vegetables, plums and apples. Traditionally we would always have eaten seasonally, but with supermarkets now selling food from around the world, we can buy watermelon in the winter and root vegetables in the height of the summer. We are lucky in Portugal to have access to local farmers markets that means we can still buy food that is grown in season and not flown across the world. There are added health benefits to eat food that is in season. It has more flavour being allowed to fully ripen

in the sun, and being picked when ripe means it is more nutritious. It is better for the environment as it is more likely to be locally produced and foods will be fresher as they’ve had less distance to travel. Foods are seasonal for a reason, we need lighter more water based foods in the height of the summer, and when it is cold and dark we need denser more warming foods. So why not start the last part of this year by eating seasonally, visit the farmers markets. Try new seasonal produce that you don’t normally eat, which is also a great way to get more variety into your diet and in doing so a greater array of nutrients and minerals. Ann is a trainer, yoga teacher, sports massage therapist.

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IS HYPNOTHERAPY FOR YOU? By Ashley Gorrie

Hypnosis is a natural state which can be obtained by every human being on the planet. Have you ever watched a television programme and been so engrossed that you have no recollection of what just happened? Then you have been hypnotised. Hypnosis is a state of focused attention. Clinical hypnotherapists are trained to use various techniques to induce a trance state. This trance state is the gateway to your subconscious mind. Gaining access to your subconscious mind allows the hypnotherapist to suggest changes for the client. These have to be changes that the client really wants to make or the seed that has been planted will not grow. “The first thing you have to do is get past the myths and misconceptions about clinical hypnosis,” says Carol Ginandes

Ph.D American Psychological Association. She said: “It’s not used for entertainment. There are no Svengali-like figures in power-dominant relationships. It’s not a sleep state or something that someone can make you do. It’s a state of heightened, focused attention that we can all shift into very naturally.” So answering the first question, is hypnotherapy for you? Yes, it is for everyone. Hypnotherapy can assist with numerous issues from smoking to stress and everything in-between. Now is the time to take control of your mental health and personal development. Is a fear holding you back from being the best version of you? Do you suffer from anxiety and panic attacks? Insomnia, allergies or simply want to stop smoking? If so contact your local Clinical Hypnotherapist and throw off the shackles holding you back from leading a better life.

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BEAT STRESS WITH REFLEXOLOGY Later this month between September 24th and 30th it’s World Reflexology Week and Hotel Vivenda Miranda is offering 10% discounts on reflexology treatments. The ancient healing art of Reflexology is a holistic therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. It has the ability to stimulate nerve functions that help your body to increase energy levels, boost circulation, invigorate the central nervous system, purge toxins from the body and induce a state of deep relaxation. It can also help to prevent migraines, aid with sleep disorders and alleviate pain, depression and stress.

- Bringing the body back into balance - Inducing deep relaxation which helps remove the pent-up tension of stress - Stimulating the circulation by removing toxins - Stabilising breathing

In the short-term stress can be beneficial but in the long term it can have very negative physical effects if nothing is done to remove the cause or relieve the effect. Symptoms of stress can include: churning stomach, racing heart or palpitations, high blood pressure, diarrhoea, insomnia and migraines to name but a few. When the body is stressed, it has to work harder to remain balanced, therefore reflexology can help by:

- Boosting energy levels - Inducing calm in both mind and body So why not give it a try?

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THE DIGESTIVE TRACT – BACTERIA By Niki Medlock Our bodies are full of trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi which are collectively known as the microbiome!

of bacteria!! Each person’s gut flora is unique – like a fingerprint – and is established during the first 2 years of life.

The intestinal microflora is a very complex community of microorganisms, many of which not only co-exist with us in a non-harmful way but also have a mutually beneficial relationship with us. Let’s talk about one aspect – bacteria. The microbial composition of bacteria varies throughout the digestive tract, with 300 – 1000 different species, although 99% of the bacteria comes from only 30 – 40 species.

By this age the intestinal epithelial wall and the mucosal barrier that it secretes have co-developed in a way that enables it to be tolerant of, and even supportive of, the gut flora, as well as providing a barrier to pathogenic organisms.

There are relatively few microorganisms that can survive the high acidity of the stomach and the same goes for the small intestine due to its proximity to the stomach. So most of the bacteria reside in the large intestine and that’s why 60% of the dry mass of faeces is made up

Research is still ongoing into the mechanisms of how we acquire our bacterial friends, one suggestion is that some microbial colonisation may occur in the unborn foetus but it is known that during birth, and rapidly afterwards, bacteria from the mother and surrounding environment colonise the new born gut. Sources may include the birth canal, other people

(family, hospital workers), breastmilk, food and the general environment. Other factors that come into play in the formation of our own unique microbial flora are things such as: age, diet and geographic origin. The latter is highlighted to me, as a nurse, when every summer we have foreign clients being treated for gastroenteritis, not because the food is “bad” or there is something in the water, but actually because the bacterial content in the food and water is different in this country than that which they are used to in their own and these “foreign” microbes can sometime overwhelm a digestive system not used to their presence! Next month: So what do our little ‘tenants’ do for us?

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FLOWIN FOR FITNESS

By Katrin Palmer

FLOWIN® training is becoming more popular among those who want to enjoy a full body work-out and develop physical fitness. It is suitable for all ages but can be offered to suit young athletes to progress in their sport or more mature people who need to keep fit or provide rehabilitation training. Pilates is a well known training system utilising both machines and mats and Flowin is a further development of this but uses specialised low friction mats and pads which work together using the body weight to develop core strength. Using clients own body to control the weight on the pads there is no danger of any unnecessary stress on the joints and facilitates comprehensive

strengthening of the whole muscle mass. This system was developed in Sweden with elite decathletes and due to great versatility can be adapted for all fitness activities and ages. FLOWIN® is effective for: weight reduction; total body sculpturing; performance enhancement; relieving of back pain; general body toning; flexibility and balance. Courses will start in September in AR Pilates premises, Urb. Industrial da Marateca, Lagos. Katrin Palmer is a fully qualified FLOWIN® and Pilates instructor. Trained in Munich, Germany she can conduct courses in English or German.

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WATER - THE REAL DEAL BY SIMON MOULSON Water with a pH level between 6 and 8.5 is safe to drink because it is neither acidic nor alkaline enough to be dangerous in the human body. ... Water with a pH of higher than 8.5 can be hard, which poses less of a health risk than acidic water but can taste bad and leave scale deposits on dishes, sinks, and more. Let me explain, when we go swimming in a swimming pool we know when the water isn’t too our liking and this is down to a number of factors which changes the PH of the water. For those of us who have swimming pools, hot tubs, paddling pools in our gardens we check using a PH kit the PH of the water to ensure it’s within the correct guidelines.

properties of the water with which I had been drinking and low and behold the PH was far too acidic. This was shop-bought water I hasten to add. Also don’t think that paying a premium price for your water is a safeguard in ensuring the PH of your water. In fact, some supermarket own brands are bang on the money in terms of PH and without the over-inflated prices. Just as a little experiment (nothing scientific) the below is a selection of waters and their PH. However, what I found very surprising was the difference in PH with the same water company, Mil fontes with a variance in PH of 0.6!

However, when we purchase a bottle of water from a bar, supermarket or infact even drink from a tap, do we ever stop for a minute and question what the PH is? I never used to but whilst working several years ago on a blisteringly hot August day, I began to suffer the effects of dehydration. I had ensured plenty of water and couldn’t quite work out why I was feeling so bad and I was dehydrated.

Evian - 7.53 Monchique - 9.5 Mil fontes 1L bottle - 5.9 Mil fontes 0.5L bottle - 6.5 Voss - 7.3 Alardo 5L bottle - 5.9 Carvelhelhos - 7.79 Vitalis - 5.7

It was only after speaking to a colleague a few days thereafter did he mention to me did I know the PH of the water that I was drinking. I kind of looked at him with beggars belief and it was only that I then studied the

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BUSINESS that holds in excess of the minimum £1m suggested cover. Maximum protection, not speculation or investment. FX companies regulated as an API should be offering payments, FX Spot and FX Forwards transactions only. These companies cannot: - Hold funds on account - Offer investment advice - Speculate with your money on the FX markets - Offer high interest returns on your money If you are being offered a speculative FX service (buy and sell currency for potential profit), investment advice or interest-bearing accounts, the company will need to have additional regulatory permissions in place. Are the services being offered too good to be true and what are the red flags?

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CURRENCY EXCHANGE By Alison Duan

As I write an administration order has been placed by the FCA, against the foreign exchange company Premier FX. The controversy and information surrounding the uncertainty of client funds is concerning. Expats, property buyers or sellers and companies worldwide have been using foreign exchange companies for decades as the cost savings over some banks are indisputable. But what questions can you ask to ensure your funds are safe? All FX companies should be authorised by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) under the Payment Services Regulations 2017. They are classed as Authorised Payment Institutes (API). You need maximum not minimum protection, so work with a company that also has “client money permissions”, known as CASS permissions; these are the most stringent client money rules in the financial world! They’ll provide you with a higher level of client money protection. When carrying out your due diligence make sure you ask the company “Do they hold client money permissions?” If they do, they’ll be regulated under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”), and have to adhere to a much higher level of client money protection under the “CASS money rules”.

What protection does “Client money permissions” offer you as a client and your money? - Segregated client money accounts - Daily client money reconciliations for every client, to the penny - Submit monthly reports to the FCA - Employ external auditors to audit the client money policy and procedures (CASS Audit) - Produce an ICAAP which is a stress test mechanism to ensure enough additional capital is held in reserve if there was a client money shortfall Insurance to protect you and your money. Does the company you are using hold professional indemnity insurance? FCA regulated firms must have a minimum indemnity of £1,100,000. This insurance is used when a third-party claims to have suffered a loss, usually due to professional negligence. However, it is the responsibility of your FX company to decide how much their professional indemnity insurance coverage is. Firms may have additional insurance policies covering cyber risk, and Directors and Officers insurance. These suite of insurances offer extra cover and protection that complement the segregation and safeguarding of client money. It may be advised to work with a company

1) No deposit asked on a forward transaction: If a company does not ask for a deposit when placing a forward trade, they could be speculating, leaving your trade open (not booked) and/or using other client money as margin (deposit). This is wrong to do and a huge liquidity risk. The company may well be using their own funds as margin for your trade, be aware this does carry a risk as the company at some point may not have enough cash and has to close trades or use other funds to hold the FX positions. 2) Is the company offering a better rate as it improves: When you order and book your currency on a Spot or Forward contract the rate is fixed when booked. You cannot be given a better rate at a later date because your currency has already been purchased. To be offered this suggests that the company may be leaving your trade open or re-trading and holding the old trade which would now be running at a loss – this is massively risky to both client money and a company’s capital liquidity. 3) Are you being offered a rate above the market: The mid-market rate that is shown on websites like xe.com is clearly stated as the mid-market or interbank rate. This rate is not achievable by you as this is the rate the banks are trading off. If you are offered this rate or better, be cautious of this - a company cannot sustain losing money on trades and therefore could almost be offering a PONZI style mechanism to pay you the higher rate using other client money. GCEN Group is formed of “GCS which holds additional client money permissions” and GCEN, an Authorised Payment Institute. GCEN Group transacts over $4bn and 350,000 payments per year with over 100,000 clients since inception. GCEN Group holds a total of £15m PI, D&O and Cyber Security insurance.

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I.T. CAN BE EASY By Steven Dunwell The summer holidays are here, and your family came to visit, you took hundreds of photos on your smart phone or digital camera. The memory card is now possibly full, and it contains photos going back years, languishing in a place where nobody can really enjoy them. However, there are plenty of sites (many of which are free) that allow you to easily save, store and show off your photos, with some sites that allow you to turn them into photobooks or even a mug! What to Look for in a Photo Storage Site A good photo secure storage service should offer all of the following:

Space: Enough storage to keep all your photos in one place over the years at low cost or even for free. Quality: Your photos should be preserved in all their original high-resolution glory, not compressed (reduced in size) beyond recognition. Ease of Use: You need to be able to upload photos easily and edit them. Ease of Access: Finding photos by date, name or by other means should be achieved without hassle. Shareability: A good site makes sharing photos as easy as taking them, allowing you to post pictures to sites like Facebook, Twitter etc.

Here are two of the best photo storage sites along with one of the best UK based printing services that I have used.

Google Photos

Dropbox

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This service started as a way to back up photos and videos taken on smartphones, but it has evolved into a decent photo editing and sharing service. Once you have uploaded a photo, you can edit it, cropping the image and tweak the colours, and share them again.

Dropbox offers support for storing photos as well as other documents. It is compatible with Android, iOS and PC’s, with the application automatically uploading photos to their service.

The easy to use intuitive software allows you to quickly create photo books, photo prints, greeting cards, calendars, mugs and even wall art.

Google Photos offers unlimited space and uploads. Please check the site for more information.

Once the photos are stored with Dropbox, you can create basic slideshows or even entire folders that you can share with anybody via a link sent by email.

They offer downloadable software, online design tools and even iPad and Android apps. All these methods allow for fast image uploading that means you can create your photo book in a jiffy. They also deliver to Portugal!

If you have any questions about the topic covered in this article, suggestions for future tips or require assistance with any I.T. challenges, I am very happy help. Have a great month, see you for another tip in October issue.

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A BIT OF BALINESE BEAUTY A new shop has opened in Lagos that brings a flavour of Indonesia to the Algarve. It has been opened by Argentinian Andrea Maly who moved to Portugal two years ago after 11 years in Ecuador. Andrea is an interior designer and here she tells us about the concept behind Bali Decor. Bali is a paradise on earth with lush forests and incredible beaches... it is also the home of the most amazing handcrafted furniture and decorative accessories. It’s millennial technique passed from generation to generation has ensured that today we can enjoy unique and exquisite pieces made with genuine wood like teak, rosewood, suar wood, etc. Now, finally, you have the chance to appreciate many pieces of furniture, art and decoration in Lagos at our new shop, Bali Decor. With a truly unique sense of peace and tranquillity we hope you feel closer to nature when you enter the store. Warm colors and natural materials welcome all visitors and you feel as if you just entered a store in Bali, full of amazing things to discover. Located in a quiet area of downtown Lagos, on Rua da Barroca #66 right on top of the underground parking and next to Engel & Völkers. Come see the new arrivals of benches, stools, daybeds, coffee tables, side tables, mirrors, decorations for the home, light fixtures and much more. You will be amazed by the affordable prices on such incredible pieces. It is open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 1.30pm and 3.30 to 8pm during the summer.

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NEW MAN AT ESPICHE Espiche Golf has a new general manager, Frederico Champalimaud. The 42-year-old from Cascais tells Tomorrow about his love of golf and what makes Espiche special for him. He has spent eight years in the hotel industry (including time at the Four Seasons) and 16 years in the golf industry. How did you first get into golf? I first started playing golf when I was seven-years-old and my grandmother took me out onto the 7th fairway at Quinta da Marinha. It was not love at first sight as I found golf dull and boring. At that age, I needed a sport where I could run after a ball and compete with other kids. I then went 15 years without picking up a club until I started working at Oitavos Dunes in 2002. Two rounds with the owner of the course, and I was immediately hooked. The following week I sold all my windsurf gear and bought a new set of Taylormade clubs.

seeing other golfers except for the groups immediately ahead or behind you. Then, of course, there is the modern and award-winning clubhouse, which is a special destination in its own right. There is nothing like the feeling when you are on the upper level enjoying the sunset and overlooking the 10th hole.

Why did you decide to move to the Lagos area? Lagos offers a very similar lifestyle to my hometown, Cascais: a coastal location next to the beaches, amazing fish restaurants, ideal breezy conditions for kite surfing and sailing, but above all a golfer’s destination. When the opportunity came, it was easy to see Lagos as a good fit for both myself and my family.

What are your favourites holes and why? My favourite stretch of holes is from 7 to 9. The 7th hole is arguably the signature hole of the course with a scenic backdrop behind the green of this beautiful par 3. The 8th, a severe dog-leg left, is one of those ‘love/hate’ holes. I personally think it is fantastic! A long iron with a slight draw of the tee and a short wedge onto the right platform of the green will leave you with a nice birdie opportunity. Long hitters will cut the corner and go for the green where an eagle opportunity may arise. But a not so accurate tee shot will put into double bogey or worse territory. The shot into the green of #9, with the clubhouse as a backdrop is the best framed shot on the course - just amazing!

What are the unique features about Espiche Golf? Espiche Golf is actually unique in many ways. I love that the course is located within the natural park of Monchique, and that golfers benefit from the amazing views of the Algarve Barlavento landscape. There is absolutely no construction and real estate alongside the course. Each hole is individual and set apart from all the others. In fact, you can get around all 18 holes without

What changes does he want to see at Espiche Golf? Enhance the membership experience and improve the playability of the course. A few of these changes are already in progress.

What would be your perfect 4-ball? The perfect 4-ball would be Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, Natalie Gulbis and myself.

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LAGOS BODYWORK STUDIO Lagos Bodywork Studio, near to Praia Dona Ana, successfully opened its doors last month. The new studio which has been opened by Janine Nieper will specialise in traditional Swedish massage. Janine completed her City & Guilds qualifications in 2011 and has been passionate about massage therapy and its health benefits ever since. Janine said: “Bodywork is an essential element to health and self care. So many people are working hard with not much time to care for themselves or for some it can be difficult to relax as stress levels build up.” Some of the benefits of regular massage for stress management are improved sleep quality, more energy and less anxiety.

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CORRECTION Last month we told you about a new real estate business that has opened in Aljezur which is run by husband and wife team, Pedro Barata da Rocha and Jemma Guthrie. We incorrectly printed the wrong web address. Many apologies. The correct website is: www.guthrierochaproperties.com

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HOLIDAY HOME TO ACTUAL HOME IN THE SUN? By David Westmoreland

As the summer draws to a close, and autumn is just around the corner, many of you have had a fantastic holiday in the sun and now are you thinking, can this continue? We often see happy holiday makers in our office toward the end of their visit and dreaming of having their own place in the sun! Many are looking for an apartment in a beachside complex with the dream of stumbling out of bed and sinking their toes in the sand. Others wish to be on a golf resort with all the amenities and facilities these offer; and still other may wish for a small piece of paradise in the countryside, a traditional villa in a typical neighbourhood, and often nowadays a sleek modern villa with contemporary finish. The wishes are many, and the offer to satisfy these is also plentiful! At B&P, the Autumn months are the busiest period for buying & selling property in the western Algarve, with over 40% of our annual sales achieved during this period. Until now, we have seen a 50% growth in sales from 2017 to 2018, so we are expecting a fantastic churn in properties over the next few months and are gearing up for this busy period by taking on as many properties as possible to be sure our stock is ready to fill the demand. After the decision to purchase a home in the sun, what is the next step? What happens when you go home and are not here to use or look after your brand-new holiday home? Luckily there are now many options on how to manage your property. The simplest solution

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is property management, where your property is taken care of, so you can have peace of mind whilst at home. The service includes weekly visits to your property, management of your gardener, pool service, cleaning, etc. and coordination of any general maintenance required. A property manager acts as your eyes and ears whilst you are away and makes owning a property abroad a very easy and hassle-free experience. Many owners will often wish to have their property rented whilst not in use and this is also a great way to cover the running costs and achieve a return on their investment. Summer holiday rentals are easy to achieve over the prime summer months. This year at Resort Rentals Algarve, we achieved 95% occupancy rates for our owners through the summer holiday period. The shoulder season rentals are now also offering a strong return for owners; whilst the winter let market, as well as the long term let market, has really taken off! The winter let market is a great option for owners who can only get away for holidays during the summer. This new rental market is fuelled by tenants from Sweden, France & Italy, who take advantage of the Portuguese way of life as well as the tax benefit offered by the Portuguese NHR scheme. The bonus for owners is that they do not pay costs for cleaning or laundry as with a summer rental, and the tenant pays all utilities during their stay, thus the net return to the owner is quite good. So the options are all there for anyone who wishes to own a home in the sun, have it looked after for you while you are not here, and earn a return on your investment, or just have the property work for you to cover your running costs. At B&P, we deliver a complete service from management of buying and selling property, to day-to-day management of your property following your purchase; and for organising both short and long-term rentals.

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The DIY market in the Western Algarve dramatically changed after a four million euro investment made by the Os Mosqueteiros group (Intermarché), which opened a new 3400m² store in Lagos in August. It’s the biggest of its type in the area, offering a wide range of building, DIY, decoration, garden and pet products. The store was conceived specifically to satisfy the particular needs of the region’s residents, including foreigners and people with second homes. The group promises a “comfortable and quick” shopping experience for them. The shop, located at the Rua do Bairro da Abrótea, right in front of Aldi, is the second Bricomarché in the Algarve and 39th in the country and has created 30 new jobs. Among the features of

the store, there’s a space called the “Bâti Drive”, where collecting building materials with your own vehicle is more easy, a concept already used successfully by Leroy Merlin in Guia. The new Bricomarché Lagos is open seven days a week between 8:30am and 8:30pm, which extends the availability of all sorts of building materials for the residents of places like Sagres, Aljezur or Praia da Luz without having to go to Portimão or Guia. Os Mosqueteiros group has said to the press that they expect to contribute to community development and the local economy, providing not only products but services like personalised shopping, wood cutting, technical assistance, installations, delivery and postsale service.

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A taste of France comes to the Algarve By Keith Goodfellow Having lived in France for over 12 years, moving to Luz in September last year, we were delighted to find a recently opened French restaurant near Porto de Mós, Lagos which already is making a name for itself. Amorizade is run by Mélanie and Adrien Godreau, Mélanie works front of house and Adrien is the chef de cuisine – working in an ultra-modern open-plan kitchen facing into the dining area. The restaurant’s name, Mélane explained, means a mix of love of gastronomy and their love for each other – how nice is that! Stylishly decorated featuring an impressive vaulted wooden ceiling, the restaurant also has a terrace where you can enjoy a pre - or post - dinner drink. Four of us went there last month for dinner and were warmly welcomed by the delightful Mélanie – whose Parisian accent is worth the visit alone! Adrien gave us a cheerful wave from the kitchen and her ‘papa’ arrived to lend a hand

for the busy service ahead. The menu features many French classics, three of us went for the ‘special of the day’ which was Boeuf Bourguignon and I had a grilled faux filet with a classic Café de Paris sauce. All our plates were clean afterwards which sums up pretty well how good the meal was. Of course we still had room for a pudding and what a difficult choice that was, eventually I went for the crème brûlée which was one of the best I have had (I’ve had a few!) the café gourmet which my wife and our friends had, was apparently, “far too good to share” so take it that went down well too. Prices of main courses start at around €11 and there is a children’s menu too. There is a good selection of wines, the house red being particularity good. If you fancy a taste of France, Amorizade is well worth a visit. À bientôt.

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APPLE CRUMBLE WITH SULTANAS

Ingredients: - 250g flour - 180g sugar - 180g butter (cut into cubes) - 2kg of apples golden - 50g of cinnamon - 150g sultanas - 100g brown sugar

2: Peel the apples and cut in thin slices. Add the sultanas with the brown sugar and the cinnamon and add all these ingredients in a baking tray. On top add the crumble that was reserved in the cold and everything goes into the oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Let it rest for an hour and it is ready to serve.

Method: 1: Mix the sugar with the butter and the flour to a crumble and set aside in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Thanks to the chefs at Espiche Golf’s Gecko Restaurant for this recipe.

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GO TO GECKO! By the Yum Yum Boys Every Friday for 18€ for the summer. That’s probably less than you would spend on a night out in Lagos!! Up and coming events include the seafood night, plus later a Brazilian themed night. Based on our experience here, well worth a visit. Firstly, the service, superb. The waitering staff were great at clearing away empty plates and also serving drinks both at the bar and at your table. Next the food. One word, delicious. A table of four great salads. My favourite was the tomato, onion and avocado. The other ‘Yum’ liked the beetroot, carrot and feta. There was also a regular salad and quinoa one too which was interesting. Their homemade focaccia bread was one I will remember too. The next things was the BBQ food. My personal favourite was the swordfish steak but you could have sausages, lamb chops and beef steak too. We sat outside and were suitable entertained by Sam Power strumming away in his guitar . The views were stunning and it really was Portugal at its best. Different this month. We normally tease you with some different types of places but for this review, we decided to go mainstream and sample the BBQ evening put on by the Gecko Restaurant at Espiche Golf Club. If like me you are a non-golfer, then don’t be put off by what you may have in mind a club house to be. This is open to the public and should be packed for the all-round quality that we experienced and it is very good indeed. Well done to Ana in events for putting on the BBQ nights.

PRAWNS CEVICHE WITH CALAMONDIN Many thanks to Citrina (who we featured earlier in the magazine) for this recipe. You can find more of their recipes on their website. +INFO:  www.citrina-plants.com/en/recipes/

Would I go again. For sure, without doubt. It’s nice to be pampered once in a while. Watch out for the forthcoming events and the winter schedule of wine tasting and more. Make an effort to go, please. Even if it’s just the once but hopefully you will be impressed as much as we were to make a welldeserved return visit very soon.

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Ingredients (Serves 4):

Preparation:

- 200g Cooked prawns (peeled) - 1/2 Avocado - 1/2 Red pepper - 1/2 Yellow pepper - 1 Small red onion - 2 Spring onions - 10 Cherry tomatoes (cut in two) - Fresh coriander - Juice of 8 calamondin - Zest of 4 calamondin - Juice of 3 lemon Lakeland - 3 tbsp. olive oil - Salt and pepper

In a bowl, cut all ingredients into cubes. Add shrimp, calamondin juice, Lakeland juice, calamondin zest, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix well, cover and let it rest in the fridge (20/30 min). Add coriander leaves before serving.

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SMALL BEGINNINGS The small fishing village of Burgau has experienced a definite change since the unique supermarket of Mais Perto opened in 2013. Two years later the supermarket introduced a tiny coffee shop. On a typical weekday morning on the high street of the quaint fishing village, there is a bustle of locals and holidaymakers queing for breakfast and coffees. Prior to 2015 this street was always very quiet at such early hours. Situated at the top of the village this small development has become a popular spot every morning during both the Summer and Winter months. The supermarket and coffee shop have quickly become the central hub of the village. Situated directly opposite the church this small project has definitely added a new dimension to the area. José Candeias always wanted to follow in his mother’s footsteps and open a supermarket in his home village. Many years ago, his mother ran the original grocery store and Taberna nearer to the beach in Burgau. What started as a small idea has rapidly become a local success. José’s daughter runs the supermarket with her eight members of staff. When interviewing Claudia, I asked her what her inspiration was to run such a successful business. “Previously I worked in Lisbon and I was the contents director for a fashion magazine so this was not planned! I did however love the idea of running a shop in my home village where generations of my family have lived and my father’s idea inspired me to fulfil this. Burgau is a very special village with a unique energy and we wanted to provide such a special place with a facility that it deserves”. José Candeias, who was previously a builder, had the idea to open this project at the top of the village and

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shortly after thought it would be a good idea to open a coffee shop dimension alongside the supermarket. This very quickly became a huge success and being only four square metres Claudia has managed to provide a great menu with a vast array of drinks. I asked Claudia what makes the small supermarket and the tiny coffee shop so popular; “Since we opened the main thing that ive tried to achieve is to listen to local residents and holidaymakers as to what kind of products they really want. We try to offer a wide range of products so there is at least something for everyone. Holidaymakers and residents are more health aware then they have ever been so it’s really important we have something to offer for everyone”.

“Previously I worked in Lisbon and I was the contents director for a fashion magazine so this was not planned!”

Mais Perto is so popular for breakfast due to its famous toasties and wide selection of drinks. It’s true to say that this small and original idea has quickly become the central point of the village where meetings take place, wine is enjoyed by friends and of course the famous toasties are relished. Claudia, her father and the staff are always friendly welcoming faces that provide an added and welcomed element to the quirky village of Burgau. Mais Perto Supermarket and Coffee Shop is open from 8am-8pm daily and is certainly a welcome and unique addition to the dynamics of the village.

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HAVE YOU TRIED? So why not challenge yourself to try something different like for example Cozido à Portuguesa. This is described by many as the king of all stews! Portuguese stew is the perfect example of the importance of using all the meat an animal can provide. This meaty

bomb includes beef, pork, chicken and a variety of pork derivatives such as blood sausages and smoked pork parts. There are also some vegetables thrown in the mix, but one must admit this is a dish for meat lovers. There are plenty of restaurants locally serving this type of traditional food.

ZUCCHINI COUSCOUS SUMMER TABOULET By Lalitana Vegetarian Restaurant Ingredients for 4 portions of a very tasty and easy vegetarian summer taboulet: - 100g couscous - 1 bell pepper - 1 zucchini - 1 onion - 2 garlic - Feta

- Salsa - Salt - Pepper - Olive oil - ½ lemon

Method: Cook the couscous according to the cooking instructions on the packages and let it cool down. Cut the bell peppers and the zucchini in medium size pieces and put those in a bowl. Cut the onion in slices, crush the garlic and stir fry everything together with olive oil. Add the couscous to the vegetables, stir fry for 2 minutes, put on the plate and let it cool down for 5 minutes. Put smashed feta on top. Lita wishes you “Bom Apetite”!

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A LITTLE GEM By a reader We thought you would like to know about a new find in restaurants. It is in the little village of Nora over the bridge in Silves. It is called A Nossa Tasca Na Nora. It is an ordinary looking bar BUT that is very far from what you find when you step inside. It is a sparkling modern bar hosted by lovely Edward from Leeds and Tom a charming American who will be on hand to serve you with yummy food in a delightful well-shaded courtyard or in the restaurant. We had couvert - olives that had been steeped in cumin and oil with lovely fresh bread. My main was warm duck salad and my husband had Steak Portuguese one of the best he has had. For pudding we had tiramisu and berry cheesecake - all homemade.

The house wine was more than acceptable. The bill was very good and this restaurant was a few notches above the norm. Well worth the drive from Lagos. And it’s not just our reader (who didn’t want to be named) and her husband that love this restaurant. It’s a real hit on Tripadvisor too. Here are just a couple of recent reviews: “Best food I’ve ever had in Portugal” and another “Very friendly welcoming bar/ restaurant with excellent food.” Don’t forget that you can send us a review too. Please email our editor amber@tomorrowalgarve.com

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Typical Portuguese food is absolutely delicious but sometimes it is easier to stick to more traditional options.

ENVIRONMENT

THE LAST STRAW A new movement is sweeping across the Algarve thanks to the creation of a company designed by Anita Hadlow. As the owner of Bar One in Burgau, Anita wanted to make the change from single use plastic straws to a more environmentally friendly product. This was prompted after a visit to Zoo de Lagos and realising the impact single use plastic was having on our marine and wildlife via the information boards on display there. Plastic Straws are one of the top 10 items picked up at beach clean-ups worldwide and can take 200 years for them to breakdown. The alternative paper straws will be long gone in a month or so, dissolved back into nature. Better still, don’t use a straw at all. A recent report stated: On a global basis, 14% of plastic is collected for recycling. The reuse rate is terrible compared to other materials – 58% of paper and up to 90% of iron and steel gets recycled. Research shows there will be more plastic than fish by weight in the world’s oceans by 2050. After speaking with other local businesses, who also wanted to change, and extensive searching she soon realised that an affordable, quality option was difficult to find locally. This prompted her to look further afield and explore the possibility of buying direct from the manufacturer and setting up distribution from here in the Algarve. And so StrawMania was born.

Overall the reception has been exceptional and many businesses soon came on board, taking advantage of the free season order, delivery and stock control systems offered. The feedback has been very positive, with customers welcoming the changes and some businesses believe it has helped to increase their trade. Those that were first to join include Three Monkey’s – Lagos, Aventura – Salema, A Fábrica – Praia da Luz and Marina Club – Marina de Lagos. With new customers joining every day the client base now includes sales to Greece, Mexico, Spain, Majorca, France and the UK. There is still some resistance to change with scepticism about the viability of the paper alternative with people showing concern over the price and durability of them. Anita acknowledges that the price in comparison to the plastic version is higher though when broken down to a per drink level it is approximately only an additional €0.02 per drink. When it comes to the durability Anita says “Don’t chew it, bend it or pulverise your fruit with it – just sip out of it and enjoy your drink knowing you are not contributing to the plastic pollution problem” In just a few short months Anita has gone from “wanting a few straws for my bar” to running a full time business and has extended her range to include Edible Straws and compact Re-useable Straws. In the future she is looking to add a range of alternative cups, plates and cutlery and also hopes to move manufacturing to Portugal.

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OUTDOOR

Wildlife By Nuno Barros

What to look out for in September

The air is warm and the fields are mainly dry, but a dramatic spectacle is underway in the sky. It’s migration time again. Maybe you have heard about bird migration down here before, perhaps you know there is a festival in Sagres that celebrates it, but what exactly is going on and why? First let’s get the myths out of the way – south west Portugal is not a bird migration route; migration it is not just about raptors and thirdly there is no official start and end date to migration time. Allow me to explain. A lot of bird species tend to breed in north and central Europe because of the abundance of food and more hours of sunlight. The food chain gets a boost by all the fresh water left from the winter and spring rains, and further north by the melting of the ice – which allows for insects to prosper. This provides a feast for wildlife, namely insect eating birds and their predators. When September comes, this food opportunity starts to get scarcer and the dropping temperatures make Europe a less desirable place to spend the winter. Hence, migrants make their way south to the tropical jungles of Africa where the rainy season has just ended and abundance is at hand once more. They cross mountains, oceans and deserts for this. It may sound crazy (especially for a small bird), but in the long run it ensures the survival of the fittest, and the prosperity of the species. But these migrants will avoid crossing the Atlantic or the Mediterranean – birds with big wingspan spend a

lot of energy flapping their wings – over the sea there are no thermals to sustain rising and gliding; and small birds are also forced into non-stop flights, for they cannot feed over the ocean or land in saltwater. So all the western European transaharian migrants aim for the Strait of Gibraltar. But due to the prevalence of strong eastern winds there, and/or the inexperience of young migrants (juveniles), they follow coastlines and coastal valleys, which eventually leads them to… Sagres. From here most (we hope) will find their way to Africa (back through the Strait, or trying a harder cross), but while they are here they delight birdwatchers and naturalists. So Sagres is merely a moment in the movement of birds through south Portugal. In July there are already Black Kites in Sagres, in December there are still late Shorttoed Eagles passing, and in January the first Swallows show up…migration is really always a thing down here. But there are timings. September is when the passerine migration is peaking – Northern Wheatears, Spotted and Pied Flycatchers, Willow Warblers and Yellow Wagtails are the most common transaharian migrants, but many others can turn up – Whitethroats, Reed Warblers, Subalpine Warblers, virtual any Western European longdistance migrant can be present. In the raptor department it is now time for Honey Buzzards, Booted Eagles, Black Kites, the occasional Egyptian Vulture, Black Stork, or Montague’s Harrier, or even scarcer birds like the Eleonora’s Falcon. While the first half of the month is usually characterized by an increase in diversity (with more than 10 species of raptors in Sagres in one day), but not followed by an abundance of birds, the last two weeks may give us the peak of the Booted Eagle migration with some flocks or disperse groups of a total of some dozens of birds. Time to get your binoculars out of the shelf, and allow yourself to appreciate this massive phenomenon. Also time to let your birdwatching friends share why they are excited about this, and why not… get inspired and take up a new hobby!

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This year’s Sagres Bird Watching Festival takes place between October 4th and 7th. Read more about it in our What’s On section and there are details on Facebook ‘Birdwatching Festival of Sagres’

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JOIN THE GARDENING FUN By Tamsin Varley

The Clube dos Bons Jardins is one of the oldest garden clubs in the Algarve and was founded in 1991. It is multi-national and most members are based in the central Algarve between Boliquieme and Lagos, but some people live near Aljezur and others around Olhao. The club meets monthly on the second Tuesday in a month between September and June, excluding one month in the winter period (December or January). Meetings start at 10.30am for 11am and are followed by an optional lunch either at the host’s house or at a local restaurant. There have also been numerous talks on all sorts of plant groups such as palms, grasses, succulents and many more. The club offers practical advice and offers talks and workshops on a wide range of topics including grafting and pruning, propagation and garden design.

There are many nursery and garden visits throughout the year and an annual plant show where members compete to win prizes in various categories. We are planning an exciting programme of events for the new gardening year which starts in September including a visit to a member’s garden on the west coast where he also has a blueberry farm. In October we will have a practical workshop on container gardening and later on a talk on the flora and fauna of Tenerife by Steve Andrews. Follow us on Facebook. We are an enthusiastic, friendly, small group of keen gardeners. Membership is €10 a year. Potential new members can be assured of a very warm welcome. Tamsin is Chairman of Clube Dos Bons Jardins.

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GARDENING FAIRS THIS AUTUMN

By Rosie Peddle

Two reasons to celebrate the start of the gardening year The Mediterranean Garden Fair 2018, the Algarve’s only specialist Plant Sale, will celebrate the start of the gardening year once again at the Museu de S. Brás de Alportel on Saturday October 27th from 11am and 4pm. Entry €1, gardeners under 16 free. The event will take place in the lovely historic courtyard garden behind the museum with plenty of room to sit and chat and to visit the nurseries. The first Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair was held on November 2nd in 2008, so this year we will

also be celebrating our 10th anniversary for this special event. Each year the number of visitors has grown and we look forward to another great crowd of eager plant buyers for our 10th year. Visitors to the Garden Fair will be able to take advantage of free entry to a programme of talks on gardening and related topics including medicinal and culinary herbs. Also available at the Garden Fair will be plants and seeds native to Portugal and adapted to the Mediterranean climate, information and advice from the nursery owners and from the MGAP information table and Plant Clinic. There will be books on gardening in the Mediterranean in both English and Portuguese, organic produce and essential oils, and vegetable plants to get your edible garden started for the new season. Refreshments will be available on site and the popular Plant Créche will also be provided, so you can leave your bulky or heavy purchases while you continue looking around. The annual Autumn Gardening Fair is organised by MGAP (Mediterranean Gardening Association – Portugal). This event could not take place without the collaboration of Amigos do Museu do Traje and the Câmara Municipal de São Brás de Alportel.

+INFO:  mgapfairs@gmail.com  www.mediterraneangardeningportugal  Mediterranean Gardeners – Portugal  www.museu-sbras.com  Museu de Traje, R. Dr. José Dias Sancho 61, 8150-141 São Brás de Alportel GPS: N37.152617, W7.885442

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