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Editor's note

Our magazine is very much about the western Algarve community and helping those that are less fortunate than we are.

This month we are delighted that the monies you have all donated towards the charity TACT can be clearly seen to be given to really worthwhile causes. Please take a look at our main feature as we kept our promise to CASLAS, the home for disadvantaged children, and managed with support from you all and the Luz Foundation to buy a seven seater car for all of their needs. In addition to purchasing the new car we were also able to fund a week-long camping holiday for most of the children who live at the home, giving them a chance to experience the world outside the confines of the home. They all really love these summer breaks and your continuing support is really vital.

I received a lovely letter from Elisabete and Daniel from the soup kitchen thanking us all, and it really does make me and the Tomorrow team proud. I am sure you will have the same warm glow as all of us at Tomorrow have, when we see what your contributions give back to the local community. Well done each and every one of you! Every time we get behind a good cause you also seem to want to give. It is a tremendous bonus to us to know you care as we do and that you trust us to do as we say we will. Have a great September, see you all at the John Aldridge Golf Classic, and please do try and SAVE every bottle top for the treatment for Vicente!!

Sophie, Jeff, Tom and the whole Tomorrow team.

All of your wonderful donations and support through the Ball and the Golf events have meant that we were also able to provide half of the rent, for the next eight months, for the Lagos Soup kitchen.

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IMPROVING TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW BY SOPHIE SADLER

In this special feature, we look at all the ways that TACT is helping the local community and giving a voice to the disadvantaged.

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TACT A DRIVING FORCE FOR CASLAS You did it! After raising €12,500 in seven months with the generous support of you, our readers, it was an emotional moment when we handed over the car to the Lagos children's home CASLAS.

Vice President, Steven Sutton explains; “Lately we have gone for the smaller causes and aimed to help the people without a voice, rather than the bigger causes. This is at the heart of the magazine as we are a community magazine for the community.”

The money was raised through the Tomorrow magazine’s registered charity, TACT, along with the Luz Foundation who donated the remaining amount needed to buy the seven-seater car.

Over the years Tomorrow has helped CASLAS with a number of improvements including bedroom refurbishments, televisions and children's holiday camps. Tom was contacted again by Ana, who runs the home, to explain that their only car had broken down and could TACT help fund a new one?

As I arrived at the key handover ceremony, excited children were sitting in the front trying out the stereo! It was clear from their faces how much it meant to them, not only to have this improvement to their quality of life but to understand people cared about them. The home's psychologist, Susana explained to me; “Many of our children need medical assistance in either Almada, Lisbon, Beja or Faro, so we need to be able to transport them safely. As well as this we rehome children from all over Portugal and often we try to take the children to visit their families and to assess if they are able to receive the children back to their homes. Of course, it also means we can improve the children's quality of life by taking groups to the cinema, beach or camping trips.” Tomorrow founder, Tom Henshaw, initially intended to set up a charity called Helping Hand, it was only after his son suggested the idea of a magazine to promote the charitable concerns that Tomorrow Algarve was born. When he saw how much the local community were donating through their charity events, it became clear that more transparency was needed and TACT was founded four years ago. The charity has a board of nine who vote on how the money is spent, they also keep a small amount behind for any emergency causes. At the beginning of the year, they try and guesstimate how much will be raised that year and how the funds will be divided up.

TACT joined forces with The Luz Foundation, a philanthropic trust that was founded by an expat living in the Algarve. It helps children under 18 who need support and they were delighted to be able to step in and work with TACT to hit the target. As the children tuck into cakes and drinks to celebrate the arrival of the new car, I chat to José Carrairo, who is President of the Board for the institution; “The money we receive from the state is not enough to cover the needs of the children, so any donations from the public help improve their quality of life.” A teenage girl comes over to thank us in perfect English, telling us that she loves singing so will sing along to the stereo every time she goes out in the car! What does all this mean to President Tom? “We have always been dedicated to helping local charities and ensuring disadvantaged people are treated with dignity and respect, it is enormously satisfying to continue to see the generosity of the community and I hope that we continue to make small steps into improving lives.”

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CAMP SONSHINE It was my pleasure to visit Camp Sonshine and witness the wonderful, fun atmosphere that is provided for the youngsters every year and in particular the children that were here from CASLAS funded by our charity TACT. These camps are very popular and always over-subscribed. For the first week, there were 92 children and 53 adult volunteers from all over the world, including Portugal, Northern Ireland, Great Britain, Germany, Brazil and the USA. The 2:1 ratio means that the children receive a lot of love and attention from enthusiastic adults. This is something that they crave and it is especially good that there are so many good male role models. English is the main language so there is the added benefit of

gaining linguistic skills and mixing socially with children from different backgrounds and cultures. An assembly every day includes brief religious instruction where they are told that everyone is here for a purpose, that God loves them and they are beautiful. This is definitely not how these children usually start their day. Trips included Zoo Marine, a day on the beach at Dunas Doradas, the Water Assault Course in Albufeira and the Loulé open-air pool. During the week a rivalry was instigated between the Red Team and the Blue Team and the winners were due to be announced at a Disney themed party on the final night with a small prize or medal being presented.

BY “LEELA” Enthusiastic volunteers Ross and Ana were rightfully proud at how motivated the two teams were to earn extra points. For example, the children would go out of their way to wash the dishes, clean surfaces and generally behave well. I would guess that the next week's camp for the 12 to 17 year olds was a tad more challenging. The Salvation Army is part of the organisation and there is a zero-tolerance for drugs, alcohol and nicotine. Thanks to our readers generosity we have been sending the children from CASLAS for years. We will continue to do so and now I understand why the open, fun and healthy atmosphere is so popular with the children.

THE MUSTARD SEED Planting Love and Sustenance in the Community Elisabete and Daniel Saunite have seen the enormously positive impact that TACT has on the vulnerable and disadvantaged in our community with the donation to the Lagos Soup Kitchen, run by the Mustard Seed charity. “We are so grateful to all the readers of Tomorrow magazine for their ongoing support of the Mustard Seed, which works on behalf of the people in the Lagos community. We wish to acknowledge and also express our gratitude to all the community, who through the TACT charity understood our cause and contributed with the donation of €2,000. This made it possible to cover half of our rent for eight months.” Daniel has been involved in helping and supporting people in need for more than 20 years, he is the leader of The International Christian Community of Lagos (ICC). It is part of a family represented in more than 70 countries, where one of the main concerns is to value everyone in any sort of need without distinctions or conditions. “Thank you to the people who donated for understanding that this work is really about reaching out to those that don’t have a voice anymore to cry out for help. They are shut out by shame, by feeling helpless in daily life.” The volunteers at the Mustard Seed don’t just turn away anyone, they give time and attention to what people tell them and try to understand their true needs. They not only help the homeless people but the elderly that besides warm food, need to be loved and embraced. They also support more than 50 families giving special

attention to the ones with children providing bags of non perishable food. Many would otherwise hide on the peripheries of society where it is so much easier not to be seen or to feel embarrassed. The Mustard Seed relies totally on donations to keep the soup kitchen going. “We also provide all sorts of items to help people get back their identity and be able to be readapted socially, for example clothes and toiletries for the ones that are trying to find a job.” Attending the Mustard Seed people are welcomed, embraced and understood. The main purpose is not only to supply their physical needs but to understand what led them into the life situation they are currently in. “At the Mustard Seed we offer a family environment where we sit together to eat without any differences and where respect and care to each individual is a priority.” They need non-perishable food, toiletries and cleaning products. All donations can be brought to their address Travessa de Santo Amaro nº 5, Lagos, Thursdays from 9.30am until 1.30pm. Both the Mustard Seed and TACT are registered charities in Portugal and can provide legal receipts to any donating entity.

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TEE TIME The John Aldridge Golf Classic returns to the Algarve for a two-day golfing experience.

LIDS FOR LIFE Download new artwork to start your own campaign for Vicente. Please keep up the good work, with our lids for life campaign, to ensure Vicente gets the medical treatment he needs to walk and talk.

The money is given directly to the medical facility from the recycling centre and does not pass through anyone else’s hands.

With your help, Vicente’s mother just sent 23 bin bags to the recycling centre, which gives her money for Vicente’s medical care, in return for recyclable lids.

It is all too easy to forget not to throw away these lids which are so valuable to Vicente. To help you remember Creation Media created some fabulous artwork to stick on containers which you can put in your home, place of work or give to your local bar or restaurant.

This equated to five bags of metal lids, mostly from beer bottles of 1,940 kg which gave them €1,229 and 18 bags of plastic bottle tops of 3,680 kg which converted to €1,986. Depending on market values she receives €583 per tonne for metal lids and €514,50 per tonne for plastic lids.

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Simply find an empty five-litre bottle of water and cut a small hole in the top to post the lids. Go to www. tomorrowalgarve.com and download a label to stick on your water bottle. Then start saving those lids! When the water bottle is full you can call the number on the label to have the lids collected, or you can drop them off at one of the listed collection points. You can help give Vicente the quality of life he deserves.

John Aldridge the former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland international footballer and football manager has been long known and recognised for his generous, charitable spirit. The competition that supports local charities is also held in association with Tomorrow magazine and TACT, the magazine's charity. The Classic begins with an evening meal at Hugo Beaty’s in Praia da Luz on Thursday September 5th, from 7.30pm. Price is €12pp, of which €4 will be donated by Hugo Beaty to charity. The first event, a 4-person team Texas Scramble, tee's off at Espiche Golf Club on Friday, September 6th at 10am with a shotgun start. Arrive early for a bacon sandwich and coffee before the whistle. Buggies are included for the one round of golf. A barbeque buffet concludes the day. Saturday the 7th is time for the pairs 4-ball, better ball, again with a shotgun at 10am. The venue is Boavista Golf Club where the day again includes a round of golf with a buggy. The event finishes with a hog roast and wine, followed by the prize giving, charity auction and raffle. The winners of the 2019 John Aldridge Classic will be determined by a combination of both days play. The entry fee to play in the John Aldridge Classic including all the food and golf as well as supporting local charities in need of help is just €200 per person.

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THE NIGHTGUARD OF LAGOS BY DEBBIE DARGAN

After completing military service and a spell as a firefighterwith the Bombeiros in Barcarena, Carlos Tendeiro decided to follow the family tradition by becoming a Nightguard in Lagos. Originally from Agualva-Cacém, Sintra, Carlos started as a Nightguard in 2002, following in the footsteps of his father who was a Nightguard for 38-years, and his older brother who took to this line of work two years before Carlos. The Nightguard is a hidden team of people that work in conjunction with the state police and GNR to help with law enforcement. Carlos operates in an area that covers the city centre of Lagos and the outskirts, helping to ensure the streets remain safe at night. All operatives working as a Nightguard are issued with a license by the Câmara which gives them the authority to respond with appropriate force and carry firearms. As a Nightguard, Carlos offers a personalised security service to homeowners and the public, carried out in close collaboration with the local authorities. He has around 100 clients and the cost of the basic service is €15 per month for a house or commercial property, and €5 for an apartment. House alarms are linked to his mobile phone and clients are offered a guaranteed response, often within a couple of minutes. Thankfully, as Carlos speaks English there are no worrying communication issues for English speakers either. This is by no means a job for the faint-hearted and Carlos described it as “a dangerous job”’. For example, he got caught in the crossfire during a failed bank robbery attempt in Budens in 2005 when, sadly, the local Chief of Police (PSP), Sérgio Martins, was murdered. Over the last 17 years, he has detained dozens of people, many of whom have gone on to be arrested by the police. In his opinion, people can never be too careful as the Police “can not be everywhere”, and that is exactly where the Nightguards are so helpful in the fight against crime. Because of their close contact with people in the area, they find out about criminal activity locally and can then pass on this information to the police. As he works 25-nights per month, he gets to know who is on the streets and what is happening. He explained that much of his work is actually based on the prevention of crime. For example, some clients request an escort on entry and exit from buildings. Other customers simply want a helping hand from someone they can trust to collect medicines or prescriptions from a local pharmacy. In order to carry out his duties, Carlos inevitably needs the tools of the trade. He carries a firearm, a baton, pepper spray, a stun-gun, handcuffs and of course, a radio so he has direct contact with the PSP and the

GNR. The mention of firearms may seem slightly scary to some people, but Carlos emphasised that intervention is always proportional to risk and strictly within legal limits so that he can provide the security that people need. He explains: “A firearm is usually seen as a deterrent with the expectation that it won’t be used but that there is always the underlying notion that it could be used if necessary. This is important not only for the safety of clients or the public but also for my own personal protection, given that there is an inherent risk of reprisals in my line of work.” Sometimes, however, Carlos also finds himself involved in situations where his previous experience as a firefighter can be invaluable. So, whenever his knowledge permits him to intervene, he can also assist people in medical emergencies. In terms of safety advice, he says a simple alarm can often be enough to deter people from entering your property, but that often, without appropriate and effective backup support, such measures can be of little use. However, Carlos is also an advocate of self-help. He suggests people can protect themselves in many ways such as by avoiding routines, asking neighbours to remove mail from their post boxes in their absence or for shop owners to keep cash drawers closed. There is also a very human side to his work, such as the time he helped reunite a lost seven-year-old boy with his parents after he was found wandering in the city centre, or, helping to escort people home when they become confused due to Alzheimer’s. Carlos also has a second job to supplement his income as a Nightguard, so any publicity about the service he offers helps to boost his client base. To find out more about the service, you can contact Carlos.

+INFO:  guardasnocturnoslagos@gmail.com  +351 965 657 646 (Carlos)

"Police can not be everywhere, and that is exactly where the Nightguards are so helpful"

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More Culture

A recent survey carried out by the University of the Algarve found that 15% of people attending 365 Algarve events said that the cultural programme was their primary reason to visit the region during the winter months. Statistics also show that the number of overnight stays in the Algarve during the low season increased 23% since the launch of the 365 Algarve every day counts initiative in October 2016. One of the projects supported by the initiative is Lavrar O Mar, a performing arts project that presents art work in site specific and natural environments. Operating between Aljezur and Monchique the project aims to connect people living and visiting the region who come from different countries and cultures. “This connection is made through the act of enjoying and experiencing an art work that touches them in some way and for that reason becomes memorable,” explains Giacomo Scalisi the co-artistic director. Between November 2018 and June 2019 Lavrar O Mar put on 11 different shows, between theatre, contemporary circus, community art, dance and music. They also provided artistic residences and free workshops. In total 44 sessions were completed in front of an audience of 7858 people. 99.57% of the seats across the whole series of shows were occupied by over 20 nationalities. Concluding the third year, artistic co-director Madalena Victorino is already looking ahead. “Lavrar O Mar is preparing its next moment. Between 2019 and 2020 we will bring more contemporary circus, dance, music, theatre and offer opportunities to meet artists, philosophers and scientists somewhere in the middle of a stunning landscape”. The contemporary French circus company, Cirque Aital's, New Year Day show Saison de Cirque in Monchique saw

the big top filled to the maximum with 3500 souls inside and more than 200 who had arrived ticketless in the hope of gaining entry were left outside. Les Voyages a free entry show featuring world class acrobats from the Companie XY also exceeded 1000 patrons. Basinga, a show that contained a tightrope walk between two hilltops some 25 metres up and 150 metres in length also had a 100% attendance. The traversée was carried out on a very thin rope with an Algarvian wind swirling around her by Tatiana-Mosio Bongonga. In her soft French voice she explains. “When I saw the walking for the first time I had a very strong feeling that I want that. I was eight-years-old. Because of my persistence I was enrolled in circus school where I trained even to ride a monocycle on the wire. Then I went to university to study but after two years away I struggled to be stable and nice in my mind, I had to get back on the wire, it was what I was meant to do. Before the walk I am extremely tired and very relaxed, almost sleepy. Once I am finished I don't remember doing the walk at all. When I try to explain my feelings it is very hard, I have no fear, it is just my job.” The final show in this year’s programme was a new community art creation of dance and music by Madalena Victorino and a local musician, André Duarte. The show concluded the third cycle of the 2019 programme that had been dedicated to the quality of Air, the previous editions had been dedicated to Fire and Water. Next years programme of shows and workshops start in October where the theme will be Earth.

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FINANCIAL TIMES BY SOPHIE SADLER

Brian Tora has one of those voices that sounds familiar, this may be due to his generic recording voice or that I heard one of his reports on Radio 4. I caught up with him in Praia da Luz, where he spends a large part of the year, to talk about his long career in finance and broadcasting. After leaving school aged 17, Brian worked on the floor of the Stock Exchange for three years before being promoted to managing portfolios for private clients. In 1974 he switched to pure investment management, working for a merchant bank. Two further spells in investment companies followed, before returning to stockbroking. His journey into journalism began in 1984 when he joined James Capel, which he describes as “A brilliant firm,” One of his colleagues had worked for the BBC and suggested Brian had a broadcasting voice. He introduced him to the BBC which used him on a number of different broadcasts, including the business slot on Radio 4’s Today programme, Breakfast TV and GLR, the local radio station for London. Coincidentally he met the financial editor for LBC at about the same time and was soon providing regular commentary on markets for their breakfast show. James Capel had been taken over by HSBC in 1984 and a restructuring saw Brian, who was head of retail marketing at the time, leave to pursue other options. “My boss had told me I could always earn a living as a writer.” Fully expecting his brief career in broadcasting to come to an end, he was surprised to be asked by the BBC to continue his broadcasts as a freelance contributor.

His talents were swiftly picked up by a rival firm, Greig Middleton, which he joined in 1991 as marketing director. Aware of the capricious nature of the financial services industry, he insisted that his freelance activities should continue under his new role, so he went on with his broadcasts, as well as writing regular articles in a variety of publications, including a weekly column in the Independent. In Fund Strategy he devised a column based on a spoof character, called e-trader, a un-PC fund manager who he eventually retired to the Algarve! In 2003 Greig Middleton, then called Gerrard, for which Brian had worked in various roles for more than twelve years, became part of Barclays Wealth. Brian was ill when the take-over went through and was unable to work for the first year of the new ownership. Despite being given the role of Investment Communications director, he decided to retire in 2006 at 61, rejuvenating his freelance activities and consultancies. As well as writing and broadcasting, he gained a reputation for chairing webinars and investment-related conferences with a wide range of high profile speakers. Indeed, he retained a significant presence in the city, though confesses to taking much more of a back seat these days.

Brian appeared regularly on key business programmes, including Channel 4 News, BBC Breakfast, Sky News, Bloomberg TV and radio and CNBC’s Squawk Box. His most dramatic recent experience was in 2008 after the collapse of Lehman brothers. “At the time I was chairing a conference in Dubai and it was considered such a catastrophic event that all the speakers were tearing up their notes.” Brian’s mettle was truly tested as he had to improvise on a daily basis. While doing a segment on John Craven’s Newsround he met Nigel Cassidy, a business journalist with the BBC and Nigel then ran their breakfast show from the James Capel trading floor. Unfortunately, this coincided with the crash of '87. “This was one of my worst moves as they wanted to interview traders but everyone was tearing their hair out and did not want to be interrupted for an interview.” Perhaps his biggest claim to fame is that he is featured on the BBCs back catalogue of broadcasting gaffs. He always used to end on the GLR breakfast show with an amusing story. In this instance, it was because the Foreign Office had made cuts and was no longer going to serve nibbles and drinks to journalists during press briefings. The newsreaders mistakenly announced that the Foreign Office had stopped serving cannabis to journalists! To which Brian retorted; “I think you will find that is canapes!” The newsreaders collapsed with laughter and could not continue for some minutes. Brian has broadcast for BBC World TV from Praia da Luz and his last feature for the Today programme, back in 2015, was also broadcast live from his house, a home which he bought early in 2012. What are his plans for the future? “I started working in 1963 so would like to make it 60 years and keep writing until 2023 but, who knows!”

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WORLD’S BIGGEST BLANKET IN CROCHET Lately, it has become normal to see ladies sat, usually waiting for something, the doctor, a bus, or just time to pass with a bag besides them from which trails a fine strand of wool. Follow that up and you will see the lady is crocheting, hands moving in patterns while she is holding an eye to eye conversation with her husband or another lady who may or may not be handling a needle too. While crocheting is known to help with motor neurone skills and brain health it is possible that the ladies are part of a much larger project. Espiral de Vontades, a charity in Monchique have a number of ambitious projects on the go, one of which is a Guinness World Record attempt at making the biggest blanket in crochet, a project that started in 2018. Many people from across the country have already began crocheting, some international contributors are also helping towards the final goal of creating a blanket of 18,000 square metres, which is nearly 200,000 square feet. To complete the project the charity worked out that they needed 112,225 small crocheted squares called rosetas of 40cm by 40cm, so far they have amassed approximately 20,000 so they still require just over 90,000. You can help too, by donating any spare wool to the project, or by picking up your needle and following the simple rules.

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Each rosetas should have 20 turns ending up as a 40cm sided square. The first turns which are the rosetas' centre have to be yellow, the remaining turns can be any colour you choose. You should also use the crochet needle number-3 and the thinnest wool on the market The rosetas, once completed are made into a standard size blanket and will only be turned into the large blanket when there are enough. After the successful record attempt the big blanket will then be divided back into standard size blankets which will then be distributed to national and international charity institutions like hospitals, senior residences and other entities. Everyone who helps the cause will be able to suggest an institution they wish to receive one of the finished blankets. Wool or completed rosetas can be donated at the Charity's Shop in Monchique, or you can even send them by post.

+INFO:  Espiral de Vontades  espiraldevontades@hotmail.com  +351 964 636 153  Rua Mouzinho de Albuquerque, nº 19 8550-460 Monchique

The 13TH Annual Back to School Drive for School Children. Castelo de Sonhos and Acca Kids are once again appealing for assistance to ensure that children who often do without will this year have all they need to return to school. As well as the backpacks every child needs black exercise books, pens, pencils, rubbers, sharpeners, A4 files, set squares, scissors etc. Should you be willing to add some extra items to your shopping trolley from 21st August Continente and other shops will be stocking their Back To School range. Or if you prefer, a donation of €35 will buy and fill a one backpack. All donations will be given out at start of the new school year in September. There is an enormous need and all help will be very much appreciated. School

Materials and Backpacks can be delivered to the following Drop Off Points up until September 4th. Alcantarilha: The Golf Shack, EN125 Almancil: Curiosa Indoor&Outdoor, Troto, EN125 and Iceland Overseas Supermercados Armação de Pêra: Holiday Inn Algarve Galé: Iceland Overseas Supermercados Guia: Iceland Overseas Supermercados Silves: Castelo de Sonhos Portimão: Iceland Overseas Supermercados

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recently, took home a €32,000 bonus after winning the Finnish Challenge. For Portuguese golf these victories mean the country is guaranteed four golfers will return to the highest levels of European golf in 2020 with Santos and Lima joining Ricardo Melo Gouveia and Pedro Figueiredo.

BY JEFF MORGAN Ask most real estate agents if they have the time to take on anything else and they will tell you that they are always working. The same can be said of José Correia, the owner at Unique Properties in Lagos who splits his time between running his property business and running portuguese golf. During our brief meeting over coffee we were interrupted by half a dozen different people in the street, by his phone three times, one of which was a player checking that his hotel in Spain was organised, before eventually a girl from his office arrived and physically encouraged him back to the office all the while he was still answering yet another call. Yes, José sure is a busy estate agent. José, used to play on the golf tour but wanting to spend his life with his family and feeling that his game will never improve, he gave up the professional life of a golfer. “I like to play, but only with friends, to have fun, bring the whole family and have lunch. Competition is not for me anymore.” Recently his golfing ambitions lie with growing the sport in Portugal. At the end of the previous recession Portuguese golf was in a poor state of affairs, the membership had declined dramatically and the finances were in a terrible mess, the country had even lost its major events. It needed someone with time on

their hands, to steady the ship and point it in a better direction. With the full backing of his colleagues, José was voted President of the Portuguese Professional Golfers Association, P.PGA. Since those first rocky days he has continued to bring pride back to Portugal.

With so many in-form Portuguese golfers, September could be an even more important month. For the third year in succession, since the return of the Open of Portugal, the 57th Portugal Open will take place at Morgado Golf Resort in Portimão, September 15 - 17th.

Under his command the membership has increased, golf for children has been introduced in some schools and new junior tournaments have been created, all to encourage the development of the next generation of Portuguese golfers.

With a slice of the half a million euros prize money and glory beckoning, perhaps it will be José-Filipe Lima who goes one better than his runners-up medal from last year, which he took in front of an enthusiastic home crowd on a sunny Sunday evening, hoping to witness a home victory.

“It is my mission to make sure that more of our young golfers can achieve their dreams and earn a living, being able to look after their families while playing golf. I see my role as supporting them as much as I can.”

After eight years and two terms as President, Jose's reign at the Portuguese PGA concludes this month and it would be a fitting end to his leadership that a Portuguese golfer should win the event.

After years in the doldrums it wasn’t until three years ago, that there was the first signs of movement after all of the hard work. A Portuguese player won a European event and Portugal were once again hosting important sporting events. Since then the state of Portuguese golf has reached an even higher pinnacle.

For the second year running the Portuguese PGA have ensured that the event is open and free to come and watch the most important golfing event in the west of Portugal.

In the last two months two Portuguese golfers have picked up a nice financial reward after winning a Challenge Tour event. First Ricardo Santos won the Swiss event and then JoséFilipe Lima, who finished second in Austria

COMMUNITY Bulldog - was the RAF primary training aircraft - which Karen flew in the University air squadron and the first plane she flew solo. She is 17 in this photo.

HIGH-FLYING ALGARVE MUM BY SOPHIE SADLER

Karen Anderson is one of over 300 female BA pilots, she is a mother of two and commutes to Heathrow from the Algarve. Sophie Sadler met her, to find out more about her path to becoming a pilot and her busy lifestyle. Karen wanted to work in aviation after she flew on a family holiday, it was only at 10 years-of-age that she realised women could be pilots and not just cabin crew. “I wanted to be a stewardess, then I was invited on the flight deck and that was it, I wanted to be a pilot. My parents thought it would be something I would grow out of, but I never did!” Karen joined the air cadets in her native Scotland at 12 and stayed until she was 16, flying light aircraft and gaining experience in aviation. Through the cadets she became aware of the RAF, where she completed work experience at RAF Lossiemouth. Her dream was then formed of becoming a fighter pilot. At 17 Karen was awarded RAF University sponsorship. She studied aeronautical engineering at Glasgow University and as part of the sponsorship, became a member of the university air squadron. “We all got together for a meeting once a week and also went to Glasgow Airport for flight training so that when we joined RAF we would have completed the first part of the training.” Karen clocked up 100-hours of flying at university, taking her first solo flight at 17. After graduating, Karen went to boot camp for initial officer training. It was at her final medical check that her dreams came crashing down. At the assessment they discovered Karen’s arms were too short to be a fighter pilot. They had assessed her previously yet there had been a mistake and it was ruled that she would be unable to have ample command of the controls when under g-force. “It was like the bottom has dropped out of my world,” she remembers. Her final offer from the RAF was to fly multi-engine aircraft. “I knew that I would essentially be a passenger pilot, flying troops around the world but for less money than a commercial pilot.” Karen picked herself up and looked around for more options, she chose a British Airways fast track programme as it offered more stability, a higher salary and more career prospects than the RAF. It was a very

competitive entry process but with her 1st from Glasgow and RAF training, she got accepted. She trained in Michigan with 15 others aged from 20 to 28 years old, who were accommodated by BA in apartments near the airfield for just over a year. The good weather conditions in the Midwest mean you can get through the syllabus more quickly and, with cheap fuel, the training costs less. Karen had to pass 16 technical exams to get an ATPL and then the final instrument rating exam was done at the Bristol flying school. “All of the initial flight training is done in single pilot aircraft so you then need to learn in a simulator to fly using standard operating procedures with two pilots,” Karen explains. Then, halfway through her training, Karen had yet another set back after September 11th. Such was the effect on the airline industry that BA suspended all recruitment so there was no guarantee of when a job would become available. “When I finished training I had almost a year off while I waited for a vacancy because I was one of the youngest on the course the older pilots took precedence.” The following March, however, she finally received the invitation to join BA, and began Type Rating on the Boeing 737. Pilots train specifically for each type of plane, learning the technical side of all the systems in the classroom, then an intensive simulator course, practising every possible emergency scenario before finally getting to fly the real aircraft. “As you have previously only flown a very small plane BA took us to a French airfield and we had to fly an empty 737 around which is quite a cool experience at 23! So you take it in turns to take off and land until you nail it and then watch your colleagues do the same.” 

Hawk - Karen was lucky enough to get a few trips in the Hawk while in summer camps and detachments

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Karen next to the Piper Seneca in Michigan while doing training at West Michigan University sponsored by BA.

just closing your eyes for 30 minutes can make all the difference to your reactions on a gruelling night flight. Amazingly Karen's husband, Sean, is also a BA pilot and has just earned his captains wings so how do they juggle their family life? Before having her second child Karen worked part-time, which is around three trips a month, but on return from maternity, you have to work three months full time. So currently her husband is taking Shared Parental Leave to cover her absences, which will be four to five trips a month.

The next step is to fly with passengers but with a training pilot then after about eight weeks and aged 23 Karen was a fully qualified 737 pilot.

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Her ambitions didn't stop there as she dreamed of flying long-haul. At 28 she went on a two-month conversion course to fly a Boeing 747, the ‘Jumbo Jet’, before which you need to have 1500 flying hours under your belt. What is the most challenging thing about being a pilot? “Procedures are constantly being updated as technology evolves in order to maintain very high safety standards so it’s imperative to stay on top of these changes. Every six months, all pilots have a two day ‘simulator check’ where we undergo testing and training to ensure our skills remain at the level they should be and this also allows us an opportunity to practise emergency scenarios. This is always a challenging two days but ensures we are prepared for the day to day operation. There are many variables in international aviation such as weather, air traffic control, ground handling, cargo, technical aspects and of course not least, our passengers, all of which can create unique and often complex situations.” Karen took her first break from flying to have her son, about to turn four years old. BA does not allow pilots to fly while pregnant so she was then grounded. After nine months of maternity leave, it took a month to retrain at ground school and in a simulator, followed by two trips with a training captain on board before being allowed to return to normal line flying. Karen has just returned to flying again following her 2nd child and is glad to be back on the flight deck and as a mother enjoys the overnight stays in long haul destinations as a break from the night feeds! On long haul trips, she gets two - three hours bunk rest, depending on the flight time, and can take controlled rest in the seat while the other pilot flies. She says that

Then Karen will return to work part-time in order to juggle looking after the children. Pilots are able to bid for trips and they are awarded in order of seniority. “I normally bid for three-day, what are known as ‘high credit’ trips like Houston, Miami and Nairobi which are day-long trips with a 24 hours stop over so I am back in London on day three and fly back to Portugal that night, meaning I am only away from the children for three nights at a time.” She remembers her first trip back after having her son. “After being entirely engrossed for the last nine months in the feeds and teething I had just parked a 747 and as I was walking away I looked back and thought; Wow I just landed that!” What is the biggest highlight of being a pilot? “Most obviously I love planes and flying but when you come into land on a tricky day and you do a good landing that is a huge buzz.” The busy couple, who live in Praia da Luz are also boat enthusiasts and own Algarve Boat Rentals and Artesão in Marina de Lagos. “We find that living in the Algarve is the perfect offset to the stresses of the job and of course it is a great base for our kids rather than growing up near Heathrow!” Has Karen had any hairy moments while flying? “It's often related to weather. A tricky landing was coming into Singapore - we had a minor technical fault which had already upped our workload, then we had to dodge thunderstorms. The aircraft landing in front of us had an issue so air traffic control told us to go-around. We requested a priority approach due to our fuel getting close to minimum reserves, then we landed just ahead of a heavy rain shower so that was an eventful trip!” Recent research shows that male pilots outnumber female pilots by almost 18 to 1. B.A. has more female pilots than any other carrier in the UK. Airlines have been stepping up their efforts to recruit more female pilots to meet the increasing demand for travel. Let's hope that Karen provides inspiration to little girls who might want to fly planes when they grow up!

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DISCOVERING YOUR MANTRA Joana Feyo went on a mediation course to get over a relationship break-up and found it so beneficial she decided to become a teacher. Now one of only six Transcendental Meditation teachers in Portugal, Sophie Sadler went to meet her for coffee to find out about mantras, meditation and how she found love again in a Thai jungle! Followers of this practice reads like a celebrity A-list including Oprah Winfrey, Ellen Degeneres, Clint Eastwood, Hugh Jackman, Jerry Seinfield, Naomi Watts, Liv Tyler, Martin Scorsese, Jane Fonda, Ben Harper, Katie Perry, Russel Brand, Cameron Diaz, and none other than the Portuguese president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

“Within one day all my relationship issues were resolved. It was such a revelation I decided I wanted to teach it to others.” This seemed impossible as the cost of doing the course is US$20,000, but she told her teacher she wanted to do the course and he started to look for scholarships for her.

So what is the big deal? A five-year study, published in the journal Circulation, on patients with coronary heart disease reported a 48% reduction in heart attack, stroke, and death among those practising the TM technique compared to controls.

She started to help with a school programme in Olião where she got talking to the guest speaker Bevan H. Morris ( the president of Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa, for 36 years and a founder of the Natural Law Party.) Everyone felt so intimidated they were too scared to talk to him but Joana was totally unaware of his fame!

Analysis of brain waves during meditation shows that the mind goes into a state of deep rest and all the brain is functioning coherently. This decreases neurotic behaviour and increases creativity, moral reasoning, learning ability and intelligence. Joana tells me; “Our creativity is all in a reservoir and all that blocks our access to it, is stress.” Meditation is now conquering sceptics due to all the research proving its benefits. It is good for anxiety and depression and is based on the theory that the mind is an ocean. Rough on the surface at the conscious thinking level, but silent at the bottom.” Originally from Lisbon, Joana studied in the Netherlands in International Hospitality Management, with a masters in Business innovation, she is an intelligent and engaging speaker. After she ended a relationship she took time off work to do a TM course. She wanted to get better at meditation as she found her brain became easily distracted.

He put in a good word for her with the David Lynch charitable foundation, founded by the film director in 2005 to fund the teaching of TM in schools. The David Lynch Foundation is mainly responsible for the work done with disadvantaged groups including veterans, prisoners, schools, people with HIV and women victims of abuse. Joana won the amazing accolade of a scholarship from the foundation, although she modestly suggests this was because Portugal is short of teachers. The training was in a spiritual area of Thailand called Chanthaburi, I ask her to describe it to me. “Heaven on earth. Everything new with the most beautiful gardens you have ever seen. You are looked after and meditate every day, you learn at your own speed and only take exams when you think you are ready. You have to really want it as you are away for six months with little access to reality and not much time off.” 

Transcendental meditation courses come to the Algarve.

COMMUNITY It was during her studies that another life-changing event occurred. Every morning she would walk in the jungle at 5.30am and a few days before the end of the course, a man appeared from the middle of the banana fields. This was made all the more surprising as Joana had not encountered any men for weeks as the course was split between the sexes!

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They got talking and then arranged to meet every morning. Their friendship led to love and the man is now her boyfriend! He is moving to the Algarve from Bristol in England, this year to teach with Joana in Portugal. Joana tells me; “TM is very simple and effortless, you don’t need to change your lifestyle and it is not a philosophy. It is a simple and natural technique which allows your mind to calm down. You just need to find two 15 minute slots a day.” Research shows that during the practice the body achieves a state of deep rest which reduces the release of the stress hormone cortisol by 30% with 20 minutes of meditation and an increase in serotonin which promotes feelings of well-being. Maharishi Mahesh was the Indian guru that brought the technique to the west. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Maharishi achieved fame as the guru to the Beatles, the Beach Boys and other celebrities. Maharishi was also a scientist and mathematician and he engaged with western medicine to accept the benefits. TM is based on a sound or “mantra”. A word or a sound that is positive and has no meaning. It takes you into the mind by keeping it active but not directed so you do not give way to distraction. They have a systematic way of finding your personal sound and your mind naturally wants to follow that sound and so you slip into the transcendent. You are given a mantra by your teacher and taught how to use it properly in a course which must be carried out on four consecutive days. Joana has now taught 200

students of both group classes and private. The price of the course is not cheap but they are set by the foundation and is dependent on salary and there are special rates for students and people on low incomes. There is also a special technique for children where they can go into meditation while drawing or walking around by repeating a mantra. TM is now in 75 countries but Portugal is the leading country for teaching it as part of the school curriculum. She taught at a school in Lisbon where children came from social housing and it was normal to bring knives to school. Given the task of teaching children aged 10 to 14 how to meditate, she thought they would be self-conscious but for 10 minutes they made no noise. Afterwards, the teacher came and hugged her and said she had never known that level of silence in the classroom. “This is the only peace they have in their life and they are grateful for the individual attention they were given.” So if you are looking for some inner peace it would seem that you need to talk to Joana and although you might not find a man in a banana field, you are sure to find a state of restful awareness.

+INFO:  joana_dbf@hotmail.com  +351 934 540 782  davidlynchfoundation.org

Portimão Volunteer Awards

Nominations for the Municipal Volunteering Award open September 16th remaining open until October 15th.

encouraging innovative volunteer projects to apply for the award which, as well as the kudos also brings a cash reward of €5,000.

The new, annual award will be presented to the two best projects, one in the single category and one in the collective category. The winning ceremony takes place on International Volunteer Day, December 5th.

Formal applications must be made online at the local authority website through a form created for this purpose. The rules of the award are available for consultation online.

The City of Portimão have introduced the award to support and distinguish the best practices of volunteering, to promote the exercise of social responsibility and active citizenship, they are

+INFO:  candidaturaspvm@cm-portimao.pt  +351 282 470 830  bit.ly/PortimãoVolunteerAwards

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VOICES FROM THE FIRE Award winning radio presenter, Suzanne Radford, exchanges the bright lights and desert setting of Dubai for the green serenity of the Monchique hills.

Based near Monchique, Suzanne works remotely as a freelance writer and producer of content covering a variety of topics often with an emphasis on food, wellbeing and personal stories. So when, during her first summer here, she found herself close to the wildfires that devastated parts of the local area, she decided to offer her skills and experience and help the local community. Connecting with residents, some who nearly lost their homes during the fires, and some who did, she created an online platform producing a series of podcasts with professional photographer Michael Mardon providing the visual images. The website documents the recovery process over the course of eight months showing

that as the land restores and heals itself so are the people. Suzanne says, “these stories are a testament to the resilience of the people and their love for this area of forest and natural beauty. Voices from the Fire is a resource, it shares some of the lessons learned and includes expert advice on how to protect oneself in the event of a fire, and how to prevent fires in the future.” Tomorrow magazine are happy to welcome Suzanne onto our writing team. We look forward to reading more of her stories from Monchique and the wider Algarve in future editions.

To listen to the podcasts, to contribute and for tips on fire prevention:  www.voicesfromthefire.com

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Free Travel

September 16-22nd is Mobility Week with Lagos City Council supporting a number of initiatives to encourage residents to leave their car at home.

their cities heritage in a healthier and more enjoyable environment.

The awareness-raising week is aimed at reducing our CO2 emissions, traffic congestion, air pollution and to improve citizens' quality of life and achieve the objectives set by the Council under the Paris agreement.

During the week Lagos City Transport will be providing free rides on The Wave, and on September 22nd which is the European Day Without cars, the Lagos Tourist Train will also be free. Lagos county residents will be able to claim a 30% discount on bike rental and 20% on new bike purchases from Xtreme Lagos.

Initiatives are aimed at promoting various forms of transport and enable citizens to

During the week Lagos sports complex will be free, provided that you arrive on foot or by non-

motorised vehicle. Lagos-in-Form users will benefit from October monthly discounts too. A City Walk that starts and ends at Gil Eanes Square the hour and a half walk begins at 3.30pm following the Lakes of Discovery 4.1 Km route. At the Skate Park between 5-8pm, skaters will be demonstrating their skills. On September 22nd take the Sunset Walk to Ponta da Piedade. From 5pm until 8pm, a 4.4 Km walk also includes activities with Lift Fitness Gym, Tai Chi and a sunset drink at Ponta da Piedade lighthouse. There are also free bicycles available for Lagos County residents at Lagos Bike Tours and Southwest Tours for 2nd and 3rd year students. Events are free to take part, although registration or applications are required to obtain your receipt.

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Clifford Tuson PLEASE CAN YOU START BY TELLING US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF, WHERE YOU ARE FROM AND YOUR BACKGROUND. I was born and raised in Surrey, in the south of England, by school age I had already decided that I wanted to be an artist. As it was a career choice few teachers could understand I was not pushed to be academic. For four years I attended Farnham School of Art, leaving with a National Diploma in Design and no idea how to earn a living. Like many from art schools, I started teaching. I took the Art Teachers Diploma in Birmingham and took a job teaching deaf children. I spent five years in Birmingham which I enjoyed enormously. WHEN DID YOU START WORKING AS AN ARTIST? I wanted to be my own boss, so I moved to Wales to set up a pottery as I was more likely to sell pots than paintings. This was a lot of fun, and reasonably successful for fifteen years. We sold up and were considering having two barges on the Canal du Midi in France, one to live in the other as a floating pottery, but we bought a camper van and became travellers for a few years. HOW DID YOU END UP LIVING IN PORTUGAL? While travelling I was obviously not able to make pots so I began drawing and painting. We were staying at a campsite in Lisbon when a role for a teacher of English in Beja came up. This was the beginning of my life in Portugal. WHAT MEDIUMS DO YOU WORK WITH? I have tried most materials, and I still like to try different materials but I favour

the traditional paints of my youth which were oil based. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR SUBJECT MATTER? Since the impressionist movement in France, the art world has exploded into many different schools and concepts. This has given a great deal of freedom to those wishing to pursue a creative path, to the confusion of many onlookers. I too suffer this confusion and it shows in my work which varies from abstract to naturalistic. This worried me for years, feeling I should have a narrow area of expression but as it failed to emerge I have gradually followed the path that each painting begins to dictate to me. DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE ARTIST? I am asked which artists I admire and inevitably with such a choice the field is wide, from Rembrandt to Picasso to Stanley Spencer. But along with those I often find something significant in the most modest of amateur work which, because of its simple honesty, talks to me, and of course just the fact of having done it is worthy, is it not? DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR AN ASPIRING OR HOBBY ARTIST? The Austrian painter Oskar Kokoschka was asked about his technique, "technique, what is that? I just keep putting paint on until it looks right." I guess that is a bit simplistic but the message is, if you want to do it just go for it and enjoy yourself. WHERE DO YOU WORK? I beaver away at this mysterious activity in Cotifo which is between Lagos and Bensafrim and I welcome any visits to the studio.

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THE DEEPENING CRISIS OF DEMENTIA BY LEN PORT

Dementia is a progressive illness that has preoccupied philosophers and physicians for many centuries, yet there is still no known cure and it continues to afflict an increasing number of people in Portugal and around the globe. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines dementia as a syndrome in which there is deterioration in memory, thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday activities. About 50 million people in the world have dementia and there are as many as 10 million new cases expected each year. Although it mostly involves the elderly, dementia is not an inevitable part of growing old. The effects of aging on human cognitive processes were the subject of much deliberation in ancient Greek and Roman times. It was studied by Pythagoras in the 7th century BC and by Hippocrates, “the father of medicine” who lived between the 3rd and 4th centuries BC. Plato and Aristotle both had profound but often conflicting views on the aging process and cognitive decline, though Plato carried on writing beyond the grand old age of 80 and Aristotle to about 62 in an era when life expectancy was about 30. The Roman philosopher Cicero in the 2nd century BC put forward the reasonable theory that cognitive decline could be offset by vigorous mental activity. Religion stifled medical studies during the Middle Ages and renewed efforts were not sparked again until the 18th century Age of Enlightenment. The notion that those with severe mental problems were possessed by demons and should be locked up in lunatic asylums or even executed persisted into the 20th century despite the humanitarian attitudes of such specialists as the French physician Philippe Pirel and the pioneering work of German psychiatrist Akois Alzheimer. Dementia is a generic term for a group of related illnesses, the commonest being the one named after the German psychiatrist. Vascular dementia is the second most common. Mental illness is taken much more seriously by the general public nowadays than it used to be. Those who scornfully used the term “bird-brain” probably didn’t realise it was they themselves who were being stupid. All birds have very complex brains. The cells in a bird’s brain interactively organise with extraordinary precision how it communicates with other members of the same species through characteristic calls and song, how it finds a suitable nesting site either singly or in colonies, and how it manages to fly individually or in flocks across unfamiliar terrain. Some species manage to migrate

thousands of kilometres and turn up at just the right time to prepare for breeding in the very same spot they used the previous year. This and much more in each bird is dependent on one or two billion brain cells called neurons. A honey bee has less than a million neurons in its brain that measures just one cubic millimetre but operates far faster than the most advanced computers. The neuron cells allow bees to stay in touch with one another using their own distinctive language, remember where to find their favourite pollen and display extraordinary aerial agility. We humans pride ourselves in being the most intelligent of mammals and that is thanks to the relative size of our brain and the presence of no less than 100 billion neurons in the frontal part known as the cerebral cortex. Several types of neurons work in conjunction with other cells to send and receive electro-chemical nerve impulses that transmit with lightning speed all sorts of messages to different parts of the body. In short, neurons are the key to everything we think, sense and do from birth to death. Under normal conditions, human neurons continue to function well into old age but abnormal events such as strokes may kill certain neurons with serious and irreparable consequences. These include the onset of dementia. While the causes of particular and sometimes mixed forms of dementia are somewhat different, the effects are rather similar: loss of short-term memory, confusion when trying to carry out basic daily tasks, inability to solve problems, misplacing or losing small items, not always recognising friends, not remembering names, uncertainty about time and place, trouble understanding straightforward events. Such frailties usually worsen with time and even if the progression is slowed by medications it may be accompanied by increased anxieties, depression and aggression. Except in the early stages of dementia these symptoms are likely to be more severe than having “senior moments” such as making bad judgements now and again, occasionally forgetting an appointment, getting the time or the day wrong but getting it right a little later, temporarily struggling to come up with the right word. 

"Mental illness is taken much more seriously by the general public nowadays than it used to be."

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It is estimated that in ancient times only 3% of the population in Greece or the Roman Empire made it to 65. Since the height of Akois Alzheimer’s career in the early 20th century, life expectancy globally has risen considerably due to the advances in medical treatment. Average life expectancy is now 79 for men and 84 for women.

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The main lifecycle problems in Portugal currently are that this country has one of the lowest birth rates in the world and state social care is desperately underfunded while professional private care is expensive if not unaffordable. In seeking a second term in the October 6th general election, the popular Socialist prime minister, António Costa, has put both of these matters high on his campaign agenda. As the size of our aging community rapidly grows, it is encouraging that medical technology is improving internationally and understanding of all forms of dementia is increasing. Meanwhile, it is far from easy for those with dementia, their partners, families, friends and carers to cope, but cope we all must do as best we can. The Lagos Alzheimer’s Support Group meet once a month for a very informal chat and coffee. It is not just for those caring but also for people suffering from the illness. “Everybody who comes along finds it very helpful to be assured that they are not alone, people can exchange and vocalise their feelings which can help with dealing with the situation. We can also help with practical issues, such as giving tips and information on how to deal with difficult situations in a relationship to and how to go about obtaining Attendance and Carers Allowance for British citizens, getting Power of Attorney to handling Living Wills and other issues.” says Kirsteen, one of the groups co-ordinators. “After receiving a diagnosis, the partner, family member or friend can be very upset or confused, so I suggest a meeting beforehand or if they would prefer to speak to someone that they get in touch with myself or Carol. The next meeting is Wednesday, September 18th at 11am. The venue, Cafe Silva, Albardeira, Lagos.

+INFO:  +351 968 084 946 (Kirsteen)  +351 926 297 527 (Carol)

ZEBRA SÉPIA

The “Zebra Crossing” different music genres BY REBECCA SIMPSON

Zebra Sépia is a new and vibrant band who have formed on the Algarve. I had the pleasure of interviewing them. WHEN WAS THE BAND FORMED? We formed in November 2018 as a three-piece band, with only one guitar, drum and the bass guitar player who was also the lead singer. The band did a few concerts with that formation, such as Fnac showcases and garage band contests. Things were good like they were, but we always felt like we could put some new stuff on it, so we invited a keyboard player and a bass player, so the old bass player started to play the second guitar and sing which is way more comfortable. WHO ARE THE BAND MEMBERS? David Pires, (guitar) José Carmo, (vocalist and guitar) Rodrigo Duarte, (drums) Rafael Fialho (bass guitar) and João Vila Nova (keyboards.) WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CALL THE BAND ZEBRA SÉPIA? It has come from the style of our music, Zebras have black and whites stripes, we like to think that our black stripes come with the warm sounds from the American rock bands such as Kyuss, Queens of The Stone Age, and plenty more. The white stripes from the indie/pop/alternative rock from the UK and particularly from bands like The Arctic Monkeys and Foo Fighters. WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT FROM OTHER BANDS? We have a lot of great influences which

gives you a new kind of sound to your ears! You can go from banging your head with a rock'n'roll vibe to a groove that will make you want to dance as we are playing. HAVE THERE BEEN ANY PARTICULAR STAND-OUT MOMENTS FOR THE BAND? One of the best things has been our gigs at Peppers Bar in Lagos, we've been waiting so long to be able to play in Lagos, it's not an easy thing to do, but fortunately, Peppers Bar gave us the chance and it has been brilliant. When we played the bar was full, the drinks were good, the atmosphere was impressive, it was truly amazing! We really didn’t expect such a great reception. Wherever we play, the atmosphere is always fantastic, but Lagos really is our true home. We are very much looking forward to our next gig at Peppers Bar which we are yet to arrange. You can stay in tune with Zebra Sépia on youtube by searching Zebra Sépia or attend one of their gigs listed below.

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XUTOS PLAY SAGRES Xutos & Pontapés are a Portuguese rock band who formed in 1978, four years after the Carnation Revolution had restored most freedoms to the country. They started off in the local punk rock scene and set the trend of singing rock tunes in Portuguese. Four decades of studio and live albums later Xutos & Pontapés continue to be considered one of Portugal's top rock bands. Still containing most of the original line up the band is sure to kick up a storm when they play in Sagres on September 7th at a free concert. The show starts at 10.30pm.

BLUEWATER REGATTA

The 12th Annual Regatta takes place September 13th until the 15th with three days of racing in Lagos Bay, as part of the 20th birthday celebrations of Bluewater Algarve.

Spaces are limited, so an early enquiry is encouraged.

The fun sailing includes races around the cans and includes a great social aspect with a Friday and Saturday Heineken bar on the marina and culminating with a Sunday-night dinner party at the beach.

If sailing is not for you, and you would just prefer to join in the social aspect, then tickets are available, but again, these are subject to availability and can only be purchased after the event has begun on the Friday morning. Boat owners are encouraged to register by completing the online application form.

You don't even have to own a boat with the organisers trying to find spaces for people who wish to participate.

+INFO:  www.bluewateralgarve.com/annualfunsailregatta

Coast fishing tournament September 22nd and 23rd at Solaria Pier, Lagos Sailing Club host the international fishing event that in 2003 and was the first tournament in mainland Portugal to capture and release an Atlantic Blue Marlin (Makaira Nigricans). More information on how to enter at the sailing club website.

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WHAT’S ON L to R: A building transformed by Moscato earlier this year; Portrait by Guate Mao

STREET ART RETURNS TO LAGOS BY DAVID FOOT

Every September Lagos’ Arts Laboratory, LAC, invites street artists from around Europe to paint walls and buildings donated by their owners. This year five artists have been offered a residency, each with different styles, who will spend the period from September 8th until the 22nd decorating our town and creating an exhibition inside the old town jail, which is now LAC’s HQ. The five artists are: Moscato, Stephane Moscato aged 43 from France who, like most street artists, prefers to work with stencils. Dno3, or Benoit Doensen from Belgium, a selftaught artist who uses spray paint and stencils and creates collages on torn posters.

Herr Eifel is a printmaker from the Ruhr area of Germany. They will be ably assisted by Jorge Pereira who is LAC’s permanent resident artist. His work can be seen around the town and on bus shelters in the villages surrounding Lagos. The exhibition in the jail will be launched on September 21st and will run until November 2nd, with free admission, and there will be guided tours of the street art on October 19th. Finally, there will be a Stencil Workshop run by local artist Samina on October 19th and 20th, if you fancy yourself as a street artist.

Guaté mao, another artist from France who paints some very unusual and striking portraits.

If all this sounds rather bizarre, then that’s because it is! So watch out for artists bearing stencils, spray cans and even painting from cherry pickers above your head in the coming weeks.

EVOL, 47 from Berlin who has a variety of techniques but specialises in turning street furniture into representations of buildings!

+INFO:  www.lac.org.pt  +351 282 084 959  Rua Largo do Convento de Nossa Sra. Da Glória (the old jail), Lagos

Surfeminism One of the artists currently making the most of the LAC residency artist programme is the Berlin based director, Annika von Schütz. Her current exhibition, entitled the Ericeira Surf Connection, opened with a band and a well attended party. The show brings together a collection of works by a dozen artists, all with a nautical theme though representing different mediums. The exhibition is open until September 28th, Thursday through Saturday from 3pm until 8pm at the LAR Gallery in Lagos. As part of the the 12 month residency programme, Annika will be working on a second documentary film project with the working title of Surfeminism, women on waves.

Annika's first documentary won acclaim after screening at many international film festivals and was awarded Best of Ericeira at the 2018 Ericeira International Surf Film Festival. Set up to sell -Surfing as a Lifestyle Product is a 20-minute documentary about the increasing commercialisation of surfing and examines sexism in surf culture. It focuses on the nexus of surfing, lifestyle and creativity and what it means to be a female surfer. To discuss Annika's project why not drop in during gallery opening times.

You can watch the documentary online:  vimeo.com/274653236 (trailer)  www.amazon.com/Set-Sell-Annika-von-Schuetz/dp/B07QC7NSYL (full movie on Amazon Prime)

WHAT’S ON

Marina Art

The Art Academy Marina de Lagos presents its annual cultural event in the Marina de Lagos, on Saturday September 28th. The entire event will take place on the Gil Eanes Square in Marina de Lagos, pontoon J, near the Cais J Café, from 4.30pm until 8pm. The exhibition will comprise of paintings by Kasia Wrona along with drawings and installations created at the children's workshop which took place at the gallery Marina de Lagos during the summer. Music will be by Paul Phillipart.

FAMILY WALK Organised by the Holy House of Mercy of Lagos the 8th Intergenerational Walk aims to foster family relationships among the generations, while also promoting a healthy lifestyle. The walk is a journey through the most iconic avenue of the city of Lagos with a planned route between the BP gas station and Café do Rio. A forecast of 500 participants spanning every generation including the elderly, children, family and friends of the Misericórdia de Lagos, everyone is welcome to be a part of the event that is free to enter. The walk takes place September 15th starting at 3pm from Avenida dos Descobrimentos.

THE BPM FESTIVAL For the third year in a row the BPM music festival returns to the city of Portimão, where, for four days and four nights, party-goers will be treated to one of the biggest and the best electronic music festivals.

to the Praia, Loco Dice’s label Desolat join us for a takeover on Friday, with Drumcode and The Martinez Brothers’ Cuttin’ Headz bringing their signature sound to Portimão on the Saturday and Sunday”.

Dozens of the most important DJs in underground house and techno music will take to the stage at Blanco Beach Club and NoSoloÁgua both of which are in the marina area of Portimão marina. “On Thursday we welcome back Paradise

The BPM Festival September 12-15th tickets are still available online.

+INFO:  www.thebpmfestival-europe.com

Fado Fest Fado is a type of popular Portuguese song, usually with a melancholy theme and accompanied by mandolins or guitars. Sometimes referred to as the blues of Portugal, it is the musical expression of the nation's soul.

Portuguese guitar, guitar and acoustic bass to which he adds his own guitar, drums and percussion.

The dates for the 2019 Fado Fest are September 6-7th from 9.30pm at the Lagos Cultural Centre, Duval Pestana Auditorium. Tickets cost €12 for each show (usual discounts apply), or €20 for both days.

September 7th comprises of Mário Laginha's piano and Camané's voice. The show will feature about two dozen themes from the traditional fadista canon, the repertoire of Camané and also include unpublished songs composed by Mário Laginha.

September 6th brings Marco Rodrigues, one of the most important names in the new generation of male fadistas. On stage Marco is accompanied by the traditional trio of fado guitars,

+INFO:  CulturaldeLagos

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WHAT’S ON

FESTIVAL DO BERBIGÃO The 17th Annual Cockle Festival takes place at the sports centre in Mexilhoeira Grande, Portimão over the weekend of September 7-8th. For centuries the popular local cuisine has been harvested in Alvor with the organisers this year bringing in nearly two tons of cockles that will be eaten by an expected four thousand festival goers. Just 100g of boiled cockles provides over 3000% of the recommended daily intake of B12 containing 23-times that as found in beef. The low calorie cockle is also a great source for proteins, vitamins,

minerals and Omega-3, being rich in iron, iodine, and other key elements for sustaining good health. For such an important food stock the celebrations set the cockle at the centre stage in the menu. On offer you will find creations such as natural cockles, cockle pasta, cockle rice, cockle patties and cockle potatoes are just some of the gastronomic delights on offer. Live music and dancing add to the party atmosphere.

+INFO:  /events/262211614712521

FLAMENCO FESTIVAL September sees the return to the Lagos Cultural Centre of the oldest Flamenco Festival to be held in Portugal. This year there are three shows that you will not want to miss. September 12th is Flamenco Vostrum, the 13th TYPES Vintage Flamenco, the festival concludes on the 14th with Victor Bravo CIA. All shows start at 9.30pm, tickets cost €12 for each show with the usual discounts applying.

+INFO:  CulturaldeLagos

LEONARDO DA VINCI - THE INVENTOR

A partnership between the Living Science Centre of Lagos, Portuguese Army and Exploratory Living Science Centre of Coimbra, with the support of the city Council present an exhibition to mark the 500th anniversary of the death of the Florentine genius.

with 3D animations demonstrating the operation of each of the machines on display.

The exhibition presents 21 models of machines, reproduced on a large scale from the original sketches of Leonardo da Vinci. The exhibition also features a set of explanatory posters that, combined together, form a travel guide to the world of the man who was not only one of the greatest artists of all time, but also a visionary genius at the time when he developed his many admirable creations. This information will be complemented by interactive stations

Tickets for children under 6-years-ofage are free, children 6 to 12, seniors of 65-years, students, Youth Card holders and people with special needs €3. For youths and adults 13 to 65 the cost is €6. A family ticket for two adults and 2 children over 5-years-of-age is €15 while ticket for groups of four or more people are €4 per person.

The exhibition is open until October 27th, from 3pm until 11pm daily at the Lagos Military Messe - Infante Building.

+INFO:  www.leonardodavinci-oinventor.com

CALENDAR

September Calendar FITNESS

EVENTS

Open Mic Night | Wed 9pm ’til midnight | All artists musicians, poets, comedians, dancers & fun people welcome Junction 17, Luz | 964201904 Quiz Night Mon 9pm | Rodizio of Tapas (Call for dates) 7pm | BBQ Meat Feast Sun 2pm - 9pm €7.50 The Courtyard Bistro & Bar, Alvor, 912441143 September 2nd Hafla 6.30pm A small gathering, centred around belly dancing & food LAC, Lagos 914851331 September 1st Walk Rogil Odeceixe 9am, Rogil September 14th Walk Odeceixe - Carvalhal 9am, September 21st Walk Carvalhal Beach to Cabo Sardão 9am, €10, Quimera Experience, 962647741 September 7th & 14th BBQ and Live Music with Rock Vinyl (7th) & Adam and Wendy (14th) BBQ starts 7:30pm Live music 8:30pm Adults €9 Kids €6, The Pigs Head Burgau, 282697315 or 934293821

September 10th Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra Meditation 9.30am - 11am, €10 September 14th Journey Through the Chakras Workshop 9.30am - 12pm, €15, Quinta Bonita Yoga Studio, 964593937 September 14 &15th All The Riches Of The World Concert & Workshops Ermida de Guadalupe, near Raposeira. Info & workshop reg T: 911546695 September 14th Farm Fun 10am - 2pm Pick your own Blueberries, swim in the lake & enjoy a Blueberry themed lunch. SUP yoga. €30 September 25th Sunrise Beach Meditation Wed 7am FREE (Monthly), Praia D. Ana, Lagos 939734394 September 25th Vegan Indian Spice & Cook Workshop 5-9pm €45, (inc dinner, drinks, snacks and goodiebag!) Cafe Andre Aljezur | September 28th Carob Chocolate Workshop 2-5pm €45+31642805337 events@spicelifeshop.com

Yoga Mon - Sat 9am | €10 | 75mins Drop-in | Ocean Villas Gardens Praia da Luz, 282767303 Zumba Dance | Wed 10am, Pilates Mat Wed 11am | Centro Cultural Clube Luzense, Rua Direita, Praia da Luz, Zumba Dance Fri 10am Yoga & De-Stress Fri 11am Centro Social de Almádena, Rua Escola €7.50, 968288258 Qigong Class | Wed 9am | €5, Rua dos Bombeiros Voluntarios, Lagos (small park close by the sports ground) 969147910 Pilates Mat Classes | Daily 9.15 & 10.30am | €10 or €90 for 10, Barre Pilates Mon 6.30pm Wed 12pm & Sat 10.15am Pilates Equipment Classes | Duet Reformer | Semi Private & 1-2-1, Pilates Room Lagos, 926514613

Tantra Yoga Tues | 7.45-9pm | Iyengar Infuse Yoga Mon 10am | Yin Yoga Tue & Sat 6-7.15pm, €6 - €12, InLight Lagos - inlight.pt, 913127421 Hatha Yoga (Begninners) Mon Wed & Fri 9.45-11.45am, Yin Yoga Tues & Thurs 9.45am | | Booking required, €10, Boavista Golf Resort | Luz, Yin Yoga Mon 4pm, Hatha yoga (beginners) Fri 3.30pm, €12pc or €60x6, Alma Verde, 963614499 Qi Gong Mon 8.40am | Tai Chi Wed 8.40am €8 Inlight, Lagos, 913127421 Tai Chi Wed 10.30am | Qi Gong Fri 10.30am €7 Meditation & Sound Healing Fri 11.30am (Donation), Madrugada Center, Praia da Luz Tai Chi Sat 10am (City Garden Castle, nr Arco de S. Gonçalo (Donation) 939734394

Stretch & Flow Yoga | Tues 10am | Yin Yoga | Wed 9.15am | Core & More Yoga Thurs 10am, €10/€65 for 8 (residents), O Clube Burgau fit2lovelife 913202621

CLASSES & ACTIVITIES Computer Classes Sat 10am | All levels | Lagos, 918764613 Kidstudy- individualised tutoring €8 | Booking required | 1st floor - Clube Recreativo Cultural e Desportivo Luzense 967335332 Classical Guitar Classes (English Speaking ABRSM Certified) 1-2-1 for children, adults & seniors €20p/h (References available), Lagos, Paulo 962690582 Photography Advice Mon 11am-1pm, Art Academy Marina de Lagos Contact: 917271789 Beginners Yoga Classes Wed 2pm Hatha Yoga Classes Wed 6pm Yoga for Back Care Thur 2pm, Lagos Marina, €10 (€45 for 5) T: 912176914

Golf School Sat 3pm (Max 10 juniors) €25 p.m Mixed Group Lessons Fri 9.30am (Min 3 p.p. class) €20p.p 24hr advance booking Equipment provided, Espiche Golf, Espiche mcarvalho@espichegolf.pt Rally-Obedience Dog Training | Tues 11am €25x4, Espiche 968086320 African Dance Classes (from 12th Sept) Thurs 10.30 €10, Rancho Folclorico Rogil, 964588588 Open Painting Studio | Wed & Thurs 10.30am-1pm | €12.50, Healing Painting For Generation 70+- | Thurs 3 - 5pm - €10, Barão S. Joao, 962039574 Life Drawing Mon 11am - 1pm | Beg. & Prof, €10 p.sess | Marina de Lagos, 916035308

Dance classes Mon - Sat from 1pm until 9.30pm (3+yrs) 25€ per month, Lagos, Rua Gil Vicente 50, 912376595 or 915812055 / ass.danca.lagos@gmail.com ROLL UP for experienced bowlers Mon & Fri 10am, Bowls for Beginners Tue 11am (1st lesson FREE), €10 (non mem.) | Floresta Bowls Club | Rua Direita | Praia da Luz, 919707635 Latin & Ballroom Tues 10- 11.30 (Interm) €9 (€30 monthly) 11.30am (Improv.) & 12.30pm (Beg.) | Wed 7pm (Begin.) €8 (€25 monthly) Alvor Community Centre, 961916821 Aljezur International Choir Singers from the Southwest Algarve | Thurs 2pm | Sing in various languages, Music Room Aljezur Bombeiros, 914285640

Tennis Doubles-Round Robin | Thu 3-5pm €10 | Tennis Lessons with Pro on request T: 282690008 Kids Golf Lesson(4-6) Tue & Fri 9.30am €12 Adult Try Lesson Tues 12pm €15 Golf lessons with PGA Pro on request (inc.equipment) Football Academy 4(15yrs) Mon & Thurs 9.30am €18 (or 3 for €48) | T: 282690054, Golf Santo Antonio, Budens

Circus VagabunT Classes for children (6-12yrs) Tues 2.30-6.30pm Aljezur/ Wed 2-5.30pm Budens/ Thurs 3-6.30pm Odeceixe, €25 p/m, Leo: 968296503 Lagos Walking Football Wed 9.30-11am | +50yrs Welcome, €3 | Boavista Golf Resort | Luz, 282790930

Netball Wed 7pm | All ages & abilities,Tennis Courts Boavista Golf Resort, charlie.milsom@gmail.com

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

CHARITY & SUPPORT September 18th Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group 11am, Snack Bar Silva, Estrada Albardeira, Lagos, Carol 926297527 or Kirsteen 968084946 Riding for Disabled | Mon, Wed, Fri 10am | Volunteers welcome, weather permitting, Bensafrim, 915090044 AA International English Speaking Meeting Wed 7.30 - 9pm, Rua Da Freguesia Lote 12c, Lagos, 964201904 / 282760506, AA hotline: 917005590

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

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

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

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

282 490 750 281 380 660 282 799 668 213 914 900 289 803 757 213 942 260 213 308 200

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

WHAT’S ON

Aquathlon Race O2 The Aquatlo Championship of the Algarve will take place in Alvor on September 8th at 11am.

O2 Portimão, in conjunction with the Portuguese Triathlon Federation, Portimão City Council, Alvor Parish Council and Alvor Sports Complex, is open to anyone 16-years of age and upwards. Registration is open until September 3rd, after this date €5 will be added to the entry fee, which for Federated Athletes is €10, while non-federated athletes pay €15. To compete as part of a relay €20. The swim and run will take place at Restinga Beach, Alvor, and there will be participation gifts for everyone.

+INFO:  www.federacao-triatlo.pt/ftp2015/aplicacao-degestao-ftp  o2portimao.com/site/ii-aquathlon-o2  www.facebook.com/02triatlo/

CENTURY OF THE SEAS Century of the Seas is an exhibition by Tara and Sylvain Bongard of ceramic stoneware sculptures.

the beautiful versus the cruel reality of a polluted planet, especially in the ocean is also examined.

The exhibition is intended to highlight, above all, the endless originality and amazing beauty of sea creatures, many of them on the brink of extinction, while at the same time alerting the present generation to reflect on the imminent threat of environmental pollution. The consequent deprivation of contact with

The exhibition is open until December 28th, Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30am until 12.30pm and then from 2pm until 5pm at the beautiful Forte Ponta da Bandeira. Admission is €3 or €1.50 for 65 years and over and holders of a Youth Card.

LAGOS ART SHOW

Cliff Martin Tuson, Caroline Wood and Kate Evans are pleased to be back in the Armazem Regimental in Lagos for their latest exhibition. All are residents of the western Algarve, having lived here for many years. Caroline was featured as Meet the Artist in Tomorrow magazine’s February edition while Cliff Tuson is featured in this months edition (page 30). The Armazem is situated in the Praça Infante Dom Henrique adjacent to the Igreja de Santa Maria. The exhibition will be open 11am to 7.30pm until September 14th.

Summer Fair

Portimão Summer fair runs for the whole month of September offering street food, handicraft stalls and plenty of amusements. Although the 15th is the last date that you will be able to ride on the 38-metre Ferris wheel situated on the Portimão waterfront, from which you can enjoy

the views of the Arade river and the city waterfront. Open from 6pm until 1am, tickets to ride are €4 per adult and €3 for children under 13 while children under two years are free. A gondola has the capacity for six people and costs €20 for your exclusive use.

WHAT’S ON

SONG AND DANCE The Aljezur International Choir, under the musical directorship of Carme Juncadella, will be taking part in a two-day event at Guadalupe as part of the Cultalg and DiVaM programmes. All The Riches Of The World is a celebration in music, song and dance of the adventures of the 16th-Century Portuguese discoverers and conquerors. All of the events are free of charge and open to all at Ermida de Guadalupe, near Raposeira.

JET-SKI ENDURO

September 14th from 10am until midday there is a Dance Workshop of 16thCentury courtly dances, followed at 3pm until 5pm by a singing workshop, consisting of songs from Africa, India and Islam. On September 15th from 5pm the final public concert with soloists, instrumentalists and workshop participants who will join the Aljezur International Choir.

+INFO:  CulturaldeLagos

Beach Clean

The Trail Runners of Portimão are organising a beach clean for September 1st.

provided by the organisers. All you need to bring is comfortable clothing, suitable footwear and your enthusiasm.

For the second time this year the Aquabikes take to the Portimão waters, this time to compete for the Aquabike European Endurance Championship crown.

The event is another held in the Plogging style, where participants can walk or jog between collecting litter from the shore. Gathering at 9.30am at the Old Alvor fish market the plan will take advantage of the low-tide to collect any visible trash which will be taken away for recycling.

As personal accident insurance is also included please note that age restrictions of over 6-years and younger than 75-years will apply.

This event is held on open water so will not be inside the harbour. Racing will take place close to shore with the teams starting their energy-sapping endurance races with a Le Mans style start from the Marina Beach at Praia da Rocha.

Registration and participation is free and the first 50 participants to register will be given a free reusable water bottle. In addition, gloves and plastic bags are also

Riders running across the sand to mount their steeds to speed around a closedcourse circuit of between 5km and 20km. Each race will only last up to one hour which includes refueling stops back at the starting and finishing points. Riders from across Europe will provide some serious competition to the defending champion, Thomas Favolini from Sete in southeast France. Racing takes place September 27-29th

+INFO:  www.aquabike.net

If you missed this event the next Trail Runners Portimão event is scheduled to take place on November 3rd.

+INFO:  trailrunners.portimao@gmail.com  Associação Trail Runners Portimão

WORLD SUPERBIKE RETURNS TO THE ALGARVE World Superbike (WorldSBK) returns as the main race event of the year to the fabulous Autódromo do Algarve (AIA) over the weekend of September 6-8th. WorldSBK always guarantees a large crowd, with international spectators visiting from the UK, Spain and all over Europe. Last year saw the biggest crowd to date with some 50,125 attending. WorldSBK first visited the Autódromo as its opening event in 2008. The weekend was dominated by Troy Bayliss on his last weekend of racing. The Australian devastated his opponents, taking pole by almost 2.5 seconds before winning both of the races. On that same weekend a young Northern-Irish man, Jonathan Rea, made his World Superbike debut. Switching from the World Supersport Championship Rea impressed everyone with a third place on the starting grid and a fourth place in race one.

Street Dancing

There will be more dancing in the street during September with a three and a half hour street party in Infante Square that brings together all the musical artists who have passed by the Square this summer. Roberto Bernardino, Fabio Muchacho, Claudio Rosario, Rita Melo, Eurico & Cristina, Humberto Silva, Fernando Pereira and Carlos Agapito will be supplying the entertainment which is promoted by S. Gonçalo de Lagos Parish Council. The party begins at 9.30pm on September 12th.

+INFO:  www.jfsgoncalolagos.pt

Photo © Phil Egginton

WHAT’S ON

Since then Jonathan Rea MBE has gone on to become the joint most successful WorldSBK champion, equaling Carl Fogarty's four championship titles. In 2018 he took his fourth consecutive world title and also set a new record for amount of race wins. He is currently leading the 2019 championships on his Kawasaki, although this year he has not had it all his own way. Fresh from the MotoGP paddock Spanish rider Alvaro Bautista on his Ducati has been taking the chequered flag before Rea and is sure to make this year’s event even more intriguing. You can order your tickets online and skip the queues with tickets starting at €12 through to €49 for the VIP Paddock pass.

+INFO:  www.aia.pt

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF PIETY The Parish of São Gonçalo de Lagos once again supports the Parish of Santa Maria in the commemorations of Nossa Senhora da Piedade, holding a Mass outside the Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse in one of the beautiful old traditions of the Municipality. The 90-minute celebration takes place on September 15th at 6pm, with free admission and a free bus which will be available next to CTT Avenida at 5pm.

+INFO:  www.jfsgoncalolagos.pt

WHAT’S ON

BABY RAVE

A special, 45-minute class designed for babies aged between three and 24 months with Ana Teresa Cruz will take place September 14th at 10.15am at Lagos Municipal Library. The session will include singing, dance, playing musical instruments, listening to stories and finding out how to express what we see and feel through Music, Movement and Baby Signs® gestures. Admission is free and limited to eight babies with one or two companions allowed.

+INFO:  LibraryMountaindeLagos

FRONTAL SHOCK Radio Alvor's Frontal Shock will be recorded live again on September 26th at the Small Auditorium of TEMPO at the Municipal Theatre of Portimão. This 9pm session will kick off the new season of the radio programme, which will run from September through to December. On stage, will be Ricardo Coelho and Júlio Ferreira, who between them are responsible for the whole broadcast of the programme. Under the philosophy of Take Here, Give There, the pair of are exchanging an invitation to watch the recording of the programme, in exchange for a book or musical compact disk. At the end of the show you get to take a different book or recording home with you. Invitations to watch the show are free and can be reserved by email.

+INFO:  Shockfrontalaovivo@gmail.com

RELAX WITH A BOOK

A mindfulness practice in the municipal library will take place on September 8th at 10am. The session, Library Meditation and Relaxation Cycle with Sandra Marreiros is a practice of mindfulness with the help of books, raising awareness of the senses and living in the present moment, leaving aside thoughts and the active mind influenced by the pressure of everyday life. The 90-minute session offers free admission, but is subject to a limit of 12 people and a minimum age of 14.

+INFO:  LibraryMountaindeLagos

ROLLER SKATING HOCKEY The Elite Cup will join the celebrations of Portimão as the European City of Sport holding their 2019 tournament in the Portimão Arena, with three exciting days of roller skating hockey action.

of Skating Clubs,(ANACP), Rui Carvalho. The competition brings together the top eight finishers from the First Division of the National Championships for a winner-takes-all pre-season tournament.

"The Elite Cup's mission is to promote roller hockey in regions where this is not a predominant sport," said the President of the National Association

So take the opportunity to go and watch the country’s premier skaters in this fast paced sport. The event takes place September 28, 29 and 30th.

WHAT’S ON

Rolling Madness

What began as a cheeky facebook post after a few beers, the concept gained instant support from hundreds of people, with such momentum the local council put up no objections. Last year over 70 gravity powered go-karts of varying degrees of build and design quality took up the challenge, riding downhill from the church through the village attempting to avoid the kerbs, the homes and the 3000 spectators who had lined the streets to watch the challenge.

that we can change to make the event better, this year we have brought in a company to provide electronic onboard timing to log the times of the competitors". Dario and his team are still busy building new karts for businesses that have decided to support the race by sponsoring a kart to enter. With music and festivities set to fill the day Dario is hoping that another of last year’s other issues have also been addressed, “last year we had so many people that during the day the whole town had run out of beer, so this year we have more!”.

As if once wasn't enough, the competitors are given the opportunity of combining their times from two downhill runs. Each kart has to run on metal ball bearing wheels of any size, with prizes given in four categories, for speed, traditional design and build quality, with a special category for wooden vehicles with at least four two-axle bearings and traditional steering. There is also a youth prize open to children up to 12-years-ofage.

Registration can be completed online where you will also find the simple rules.

This year promises to be bigger and better with Dario Martins, one of the main organisers, admitting “each year we learn something new

+INFO:  carrinhos.de.rolamentos.mg  www.corridaderolamentos.pt

Any money raised from the event is donated to Lar de Crianças Bom Samaritano, the children’s home in Alvor.

Photo credits to Márcio Primo @primo.foto.e.video

The third running of the Mexilhoeira Grande rolling trolley race, The Grande Corrida de Carrinhos de Rolamentos, takes place on September 28th when the main street of the village will be closed for the crazy downhill race.

YELLOW SEPTEMBER As part of the world suicide prevention campaign, to raise awareness of suicide issues among the local population, Portimão Psychiatric Service of the Algarve University Hospital have developed several initiatives to bring their message to the public. The Yellow September campaign begins with a bike ride, Project Cycle Around the Globe has several cycling stages between locations in the Western Algarve.

The ride departs on September 21st, at 9am, meeting at the main entrance of the CHUA Hospital Unit in Portimão, the route passes through central Lagos before arriving in Sagres at the end of the day. To ride the entire day, or any of the stages of the route is free to enter, although registration by email is necessary.

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AIA BIKE SCHOOL Learn to ride like a motorcycle racer BY PHIL EGGINTON The Autódromo based AIA Racing School holds regular Moto Courses where you can learn, or improve your motorcycle riding skills. I recently had the privilege to watch a course in action. The courses which cater for every level of competence are broken into five groups depending upon their skills. From rookie through junior, senior to elite and pro-level riders are taught by such notable riding coaches as Miguel Praia, a former superbike champion. The day was structured very well, featuring a mix of classroom sessions, low speed paddock exercises and of course action on the full circuit. Pupils on the course were introduced to the various aspects of bike racing at a steadily increasing pace. There was no rushing off at high speed to begin with. Everything was done very safely and within the ability of the riders under the close supervision of a team of professional riders. Sessions focussed on aspects such as taking the right trajectory (lines) around the circuit, having the right posture on the bike, how to brake as well as how to accelerate.

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One session used small low powered bikes and concentrated on passing a series of cones in the paddock area. The aim being to teach riders how to lean on corners at a very slow and safe pace. Other aspects covered included using video and other data gathering technology on the motorcycle to help improve skills. Riders can use their own motorcycles or alternatively they can hire one from the AIA Racing School. The AIA Racing School has a partnership with Yamaha and have a set of the manufacturers very well presented racing bikes available. Important factors such as insurance, and the even more important video and photographs of the day are all included in the rental price. At the end of the course pupils are presented with certificates and a team photograph is taken too. Phil Egginton is a motorsport photographer and journalist who lives in the Algarve.

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BY MICKAEL CARVALHO

Approach Shot using the Sand-Wedge The approach shot between 30 and 60 meters is a very important part of the game of golf. It is often required to save par (after a poor drive or second shot) or when the round is going well is an attempt to place the ball on the green in regulation, giving the chance of a birdie putt.

2. SWING During the swing movement, the concentration needs to be on the takeaway and the movement that takes you to the half swing position as per the picture, with the arm and the club forming an L shape.

It is a shot requiring the perfect co-ordination between the mental and technical aspects of the game.

The shoulders move to 45 degrees (in the full swing this would be 90 degrees) and the hips up to 20-25 degrees (in the full swing this would be 45 degrees). The lower part of the body needs to stay as solid as possible in order to maintain good stability during the whole swing. At impact, it is very important that approximately 70% of the body weight is concentrated on the leg that is next to the target to ensure the best possible contact.

1. BASICS The ball is placed in the middle of the stance which equates to the width of the shoulders and the grip points to the left of the belly button. The posture of the body should be solid and stable. (Photos 1 and 2).

3. CLUB PATH AND SPEED Everything described in point 2 will help you keep the club in the right line and plane to ensure the correct ball trajectory to the target. Due to the formed L (half of the swing), you can produce a short distance by increasing the speed of the club to the ball (if you decelerate you will run the risk of hitting the ground before the ball). Mickael Carvalho is the resident Golf Professional at Espiche Golf

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Meet the pro

Mickael Carvalho is the resident Golf Professional at Espiche Golf. Since joining Espiche in May, Mickael has been offering golfing tips to the Tomorrow readers, so we wanted to know more about our new contributor. WHEN AND HOW DID YOU START PLAYING GOLF? I started playing golf when I was 10-years-old thanks to my best friend who brought me to the driving range. I then started to have lessons at the Golf Academy in La Forteresse Golf Club with him and it turned out that we were the two best young players at the club. We managed to get on the list of the best 500 players in France. It was at the age of 19 that I started taking golf far more seriously and in 2014 I became a Golf Professional.

"I am a son of Portuguese immigrants and my parents have always said to me how good it would be to live there."

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO MOVE TO LAGOS AND WHY DID YOU CHOOSE ESPICHE GOLF AS YOUR HOME CLUB? I have always wanted to live in Portugal as I am a son of Portuguese immigrants and my parents have always said to me how good it would be to live there. I used to play tournaments on a circuit around the Algarve starting in 2016 and this year I had the chance to meet and talk to Frederico Champalimaud (General Manager at Espiche Golf) who informed me that there was a position available as the Golf Pro. I decided to apply as it seemed to be a great opportunity to move to the Lagos area and Espiche Golf. WHAT IS THE STRENGTH OF YOUR GAME AND WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON RIGHT NOW? WHAT IS YOUR WEAKNESS? My strength is my short game. This is all about putting, chipping, bunker and approach play up to and including 150m. My weakness is my driving and I generally put too much pressure on myself to achieve the perfect swing

forgetting to keep the process free and simple and play like I used to do before. The job is also ensuring that you have fun so when I’m playing, I try to forget about the technicalities. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE CLUBHOUSE AND GOLF COURSE? Espiche golf is a great golf course. You need to have a good strategy to ensure that your round is positive until the end. The fairways are quite narrow so it is important to play safe off the tee keeping the ball on the fairway which will then allow you to attack on your approach to the green. It is also a very good area to practice thanks to the excellence of the putting green, chipping green and driving range. WHAT ARE YOUR STUDENTS NATIONALITIES? I have the advantage of speaking French, so I am trying very hard to attract the local French market, but I also have many British clients as well as clients from Austria, Switzerland and Sweden. It’s a good nationality cocktail. WHAT ARE THE TOP 5 GOLF COURSES YOU HAVE PLAYED? 5: Troyes La Cordeliere golf course 4: Beauvallon Saint Tropez golf course 3: Les Aisses, Orléans golf course 2: The National, Ryder Cup course 2018 1: Amendoeira, Toby o’Connor golf course WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE HOLES AT ESPICHE GOLF? 1, 7, 11 and 18. WHAT WOULD BE YOUR IDEAL 4 BALL? Tiger Woods , Henrick Stenson and Phil Mickelson. BESIDES GOLF, DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? I love sports in general. I used to play football and basketball for pro teams in France. I like to run and go to the gym at least four times per week. My life is centred around sport.

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BOOK REVIEW The First Global Village by Martin Page BY PHIL EGGINTON What have Julius Caesar, Curry, Tulips and Afternoon Tea all in common? The answer …. Portugal! I first came across The First Global Village when I moved to the Algarve over ten years ago. At that time I loved the country for what I saw, great food, good beaches, friendly people and fantastic weather. As an amateur student of history, I was curious as to what secrets Portugal’s past held. As I wandered around my new hometown of Lagos, I could not help but notice the statues and forts from the time of the “Discoveries”. I spotted The First Global Village book in a local shop, purchased a copy and started to read. I was immediately glued to the pages. The book is very easy to read, more like a good novel rather than too academic. As I read the 258-pages my whole view of Portugal transformed. Portugal had, far before the British empire, established itself as a now largely forgotten far-reaching global power. This small country can be said to have influenced the lives of a significant percentage of today’s world population. The author Martin Page was a British journalist. He and his family moved to Lisbon where he spent four years

researching and writing the book. I think reading it should be compulsory for anyone who moves to live here or simply wants to find out more. You can learn about how Hannibal discovered the warriors, weapons and gold to march on Rome, and how Portugal became the wealthiest nation in Europe. Discover how the Portuguese Pope, John XXI, wrote one of the first modern medical textbooks, and how Portugal introduced tulips, chocolate and diamonds to Holland. Determine who gave the English afternoon tea and who brought curry and samosas to India. You can even review why football is so important to modern Portugal. The First Global Village is available in English or Portuguese, A Primeira Aldeia Global, from locally bookshops such as FNAC stock copies and online books stores in paperback or digital editions. R.R.P €19,90. Phil is a motorsport photographer and journalist who now lives in the Algarve.

Flash Portuguese is a brand new book aimed at helping English speakers with basic communication skills and to enhance their experience of Portugal.

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A cultural guide and a collection of information, the 232-pages will help with basic grammar, words, phrases and expressions, all of which are covered in six themes, people, orientation, time, food, health and shopping. There are texts on history and culture, with bilingual excerpts from some of the most important works of Portuguese literature. The purpose of this book is not to teach the readers to understand and speak Portuguese perfectly, but enable the readers to understand the basics and make

themselves understood in most situations in Portugal allowing the non-speaker to mingle with Portuguese comfortably. Authored by Paulo Feytor Pinto, Paulo was President of the Portuguese Teachers Association (1997-2011), he collaborated in the writing of the Dictionary of the Lisbon Academy of Sciences (1992-95) and is currently the President of the Association of Teachers for Intercultural Education (APEDI). Published by LIDEL Group, Flash Portuguese is available for €19.95 via their online store, at most major book retailers plus some kiosks and tourist offices.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

HIT THE RESET BY ANN DEJONGH September is the start of a new school year and can sometimes seem as if it is our second chance to revisit New Year’s resolutions that may have fallen by the wayside; or to create new goals, knowing that we only have four months of the year left to complete them. After a busy summer, full of visitors, too much wine, too many late nights, entertaining children, eating out too often, not enough sleep and lots of work, it can seem that trying to get back into your fitness habit is an uphill task. Whilst the mind might be willing, you just can’t seem to find the energy to get started again. The best way to start is to ease into it. In my experience the clients who stick to their plans and achieve their goals are the ones who adjust their lifestyles, rather than completely change them. We want to make new habits sustainable and not get stuck in a cycle of quick fixes, followed by going back to “normal”, followed by revisiting the quick fix again. This will not create the new good habits we are aiming for. Whether our aim is to lose weight, to improve fitness, flexibility or achieve a certain goal it is important to make sure the habits we set out to adopt fit in with our lifestyles. The plan is to create long lasting goals, so that we can look back in one or five years and see that we have maintained what we set out to achieve. Break the goals down into smaller chunks, to create more opportunities for achievement, be realistic and most importantly understand why you want to achieve the goal. Work on changing your mindset to embrace your new habits and to fully believe that you can achieve them. Get support from friends and loved ones to help you along the way too.

A GUIDE TO DIY FACE MASKS Tomorrow magazine’s beauty expert Donna Groom’s guide to, how and when to use face-masks, and how to make your own. BY DONNA GROOM There are many different masks available to us on the market. These vary from mud, clay, cream, peel off and sheet masks.

and soothing. Leave on the skin for fifteen minutes. After this time massage in circular movements for a further two minutes and remove with water.

Although there is no independent evidence that they provide any long-term benefit, they do hydrate, soothe and even exfoliate, depending on which type of mask you use. They should be used up to three times a week.

DRY SKIN One mashed banana, one tbsp of raw honey, ¼ cup natural yoghurt. The banana nourishes and moisturises whilst the honey acts as a humectant (holds on to water). The yoghurt soothes and calms. Leave on for twenty minutes and remove with water.

If we are to use face masks, then which one is suitable for our skin type? If you have oily skin, then you need to go for the clay masks. They have a natural drying effect, containing kaolin which is great for detoxifying the skin. Use the cream, and sheet masks if your skin needs hydrating or firming. These will be packed with vitamins, minerals and nutrients that will help promote collagen and protect against the free radicals (pollution). Dull and lacklustre types will benefit from using the peel-off masks. As you remove them, they also remove the outermost layer of skin cells leaving a smoother texture. The peel-off masks are also very good at removing blockages from the pores. MAKE YOU OWN: Face masks are an extension to our skincare regime and an extra cost! However, without realising if we have cupboards and fridges full of perfect ingredients to make an effective mask that is 100%natural. ACNE PRONE OR OILY SKIN Coconut oil, three tbsp oatmeal. ¼ cup of warm water Coconut oil is antibacterial and antifungal while the oatmeal is PH balancing

ANTI-AGING One tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, two tbsp milk. The lactic acid in the milk softens and removes dead skin cells and the pure cocoa not only hydrates but firms and tones the skin too. Leave on for ten minutes before washing off. DULL SKIN ½ mashed papaya, one tbsp honey, one whipped egg white. The enzymes in the papaya respond by exfoliating the skin and the egg white tones and tightens. Leave this mask on for 20 minutes. Wash thoroughly with warm water.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY It is only recently that scientists have started to uncover how individual people respond to pain differently. The anticipation of pain in the brain plays a huge role in a person’s perception of a sensation, making the experience just as much a psychological as a physical one. This poses a big problem in chronic pain management, and is perhaps why painkillers are so overused. Opiates are also highly addictive, whereas ibuprofen and paracetamol cause damage to the stomach and liver when taken long term.

HERB OF THE MONTH BY POPPY BURR

Dogwood

So what can herbs offer? Well, most of our ‘blockbuster’ analgesics have been made into pharmaceutical or recreational drugs, including the opium poppy and cannabis. Other potent plants such as Gelsemium and Aconite can only be used in tiny amounts. This leaves the herbalist a bit stuck in terms of strong pain-relief. However, it is our approach to pain that makes us stand out. We focus on where the pain occurs (head, joints, menstrual, nerve etc.) and the nature of the pain (sharp, dull, throbbing, spasmodic etc.), allowing us to target and manage pain with less heroic remedies. The combination of various herbs into one formula then creates a synergy of

activity which reinforces the therapeutic effects. One single herb can also boast several different mechanisms of pain relief. Take Jamaican dogwood, for example. One of our strongest analgesics (pain-relieving) herbs, it is an antispasmodic as well as an anti-inflammatory and nerve sedative. With all these properties in one plant, it is a very useful herb for specific types of pain. It does wonders for spasmodic pain of periods, muscular pain in the neck, back or head, whooping cough and intestinal colic. It’s used in inflammatory fevers and inflammatory joint pain. And finally, its action on the nerves makes it a great remedy for facial and ovarian nerve pain, as well as toothache and general distress or sleeplessness. Poppy is a degree-qualified medical herbalist offering holistic consultations and personalised treatment plans using plant-based medicine.

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BACK TO LAGOS CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Andrew Garbett (DC) returns to work alongside Dr. Adam Rich (DC) at Lagos Chiropractic. Dr. Andrew Garbett (DC) has a degree in Sport and Exercise Science and a Masters degree in Chiropractic studies from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic. Having previously worked at Lagos Chiropractic just over three years ago, Dr. Andrew went to the UK to work for a dedicated disc clinic alongside osteopaths. Having missed life in the Algarve he has decided to return to Lagos to work alongside Dr. Adam Rich (DC) at Lagos Chiropractic, starting on September 16th.

Dr. Andrew has a passion for health and fitness with particular interest in the areas of posture, nutrition, exercise prescription, rehab programmes and biomechanical analysis. Having spent many years building experience and knowledge to understand the reasons why the body breaks down causing pain and dysfunction, he has successfully used this knowledge to help resolve a variety of conditions including back and neck pain.

With more than a decade of experience in chiropractic, Dr. Andrew has a whole body approach to care. As well as helping people with complex spine issues, he has also worked with Premiership footballers on their return to fitness from injury and worked with performers in the film and music industry. He has treated Olympic and national hockey players as well as world-class boxers and sailors.

“I have a true passion for the career I have chosen and the difference it can make to people’s lives. I have an on-going goal to continue to progress in my chosen field enabling me to continue to provide the best care possible for my patients,” says Dr. Andrew.

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FOREST BATHING IN THE ALGARVE BY SUZANNE RADFORD It’s a beautiful day in the forest around Monchique. My senses are awakened by a cool breeze lightly brushing my face and the sound of birds in full song and bees gently humming. I am walking slowly, observing the trees and savouring the moment. This is not just a stroll in the woods, I am practicing the Japanese art of ShinrinYoku which means bathing in the forest atmosphere, or forest bathing, and it’s a practice that appears to be growing in popularity across Europe. Shinrin-Yoku was introduced in Japan in the 1980s as part of a national health programme to help people de-stress and spend less time in the office. I came across the term when I presented a health show on Dubai radio. A news headline caught my attention highlighting concerns about people’s increased screen time, and a growing dissociation with nature. According to scientists, its impacting our health and not in a good way. This stayed with me as I located to the Algarve and trained as a Forest Bathing Guide with the European Forest Therapy Institute (EFTI) and Nature and therapy UK. You don’t have to hug a tree, but it helps. According to research, as little as 20 minutes a day spent amongst trees can benefit us but a minimum of 10 hours a month is recommended. Whether walking or sitting, activities such as these can boost our immune system, reduce blood pressure, improve sleep, and help alleviate anxiety, and lift depression. Trees release antimicrobial essential oils known as phytoncides and they have an amazing physiological effect on our bodies when we breathe them in. Cork oak, eucalyptus and pine are considered to be the ‘Big 3’ in tree medicine and they are in abundance in the Serra De Monchique region but most trees are good for us. A forest bathing walk typically takes around 2-3 hours and includes a series of ‘invitations’ to help us slow

down, and immerse ourselves in nature. There isn’t any pressure to think, feel or do anything, just being open to exploring the forest. There are public walks where the group size is from four upwards or people can opt for a private group booking and even 1:1 walks. The walks have a social aspect and are an enjoyable way to spend time with friends or family, or if you simply want to take time out for yourself or address a specific health issue, even the NHS in certain places around the UK are allocating ‘green prescriptions’. The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, was so inspired by ShinrinYoku she co-designed her garden for the Chelsea Flower Show this year with the practice in mind. My role as a guide is to share my knowledge of the local trails and pathways and to help people get the best experience in the forest. Yesterday, I was mapping a trail and I was amazed at what I noticed. The fractals of the trees when I looked up, the smell of eucalyptus after the rain and the sound of a waterfall. This awareness contributes to what I call the three Cs: calm, contentment and clarity. My job is to help participants experience these and all the forest has to offer in a safe and gentle way. Inspiration “When I am among the trees, especially the willows and the honey locust, equally the beech, oaks and pines, they give off such hints of gladness. I would almost say that they save me, and daily.” Mary Oliver, When I am Among Trees.

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NEW LOOK FOR VIVENDA MIRANDA Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda, a Lagos institution is extending its facilities and services. Sophie Sadler interviews Paulette Winwood from the Management Team. Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda has been at the luxury end of the Lagos hotel market for over 30 years and occupies one of the most staggering cliff top locations in the area. This unique former 18th-century holiday home of the Tennent Brewery family has been so lovingly renovated and restored, that when you visit you feel like a private guest, not a client. A number of changes have been underway recently in order to attract new clients to the hotel for activities both in and out of peak season. A newly created cocktail bar and lounge area complement the recently refurbished Mirandus Restaurant, which boasts a stunning dining terrace with spectacular views. Both are available for use by hotel residents and outside guests. A brand-new ground floor conference facility has also been completed which adjoins the bar and leads through to the restaurant all of which can be used for private parties or functions. Above the Mirandus Restaurant, on the first floor, they have created an impressive new light-infused space that can seat up to 40 people. It arguably offers one of the most amazing views the area has to offer, with 180° panoramic vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, winged glass doors open completely onto a huge outside terrace. With a full-service area and dumb waiters to transport food directly up from the kitchen, this is an ideal wedding venue. One of the ways the hotel has been attracting new guests is with their Artisan Gastronomy concept. They strive to create their fine dining meals with local, seasonal and wherever possible organic ingredients sourced from their own Quinta in Odiáxere or from their local organic producing partners. Their menus are based on modern Mediterranean

cuisine with a Portuguese twist that caters well for vegan and vegetarian clients as well as those with special dietary needs. Their food offering is also well supported by a cellar of excellent Portuguese wines. The philosophy throughout the hotel is wellbeing and in the garden, which is a tranquil haven of indigenous planting with the back-drop of the Atlantic, both hotel guests and local visitors can enjoy yoga under a shady canopy six mornings per week. “Yoga is a big part of our ethos as it helps to restore body, mind and spirit. Since we have recently introduced these classes, they have become increasingly popular with our guests especially our golfing clients that we have been hosting over a number of years.” Their spa is an intimate space nestling in a series of womb-like rooms next to the pool. The double treatment room where you can enjoy a massage with a friend has a stunning view of the pool and ocean. Spa Supervisor, Sharon tells me: “We were the first overseas beauty spa to use Neal’s Yard Remedies of Covent Garden, London’s world-leading organic, ethical and sustainable health and beauty products from which we have developed our own signature treatments. We now also offer completely Vegan Maggie Ann nail care products and polishes, so we can ensure that all of our spa treatments cruelty-free and good for both you and the environment.” The resort is now offering a “Vitality Day” which they believe is unique to Lagos area, incorporating yoga, healthy food and a Swedish massage. You will also be taught the value of good nutrition and how to adapt your diet and breathwork. This is available for visitors to the hotel as well as guests. It is reassuring to report on an established business making innovative changes to keep improving the touristic offerings in the area.

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I.T. CAN BE EASY Phishing “sextortion” email scams and fake computer support calls BY STEVEN DUNWELL

Startup Portimão StartUp Portimão, the small business incubator scheme that assists new and emerging businesses working in the areas of energy, mobility, tourism, governance and quality of life, celebrated its second anniversary recently. The programme is the result of a partnership between the Portimão City Council, Autódromo Internacional do Algarve and the Territórios Criativos company who wanted to offer an assistance scheme to the regions entrepreneurs. “During the two years StartUp Portimão has helped more than 100 initiatives and created about 150 hours of training, currently, there are 16 projects installed and 20 jobs ongoing.” Interesting projects such as climatecontrolled bicycles, to systems that monitor automation platforms for aquaculture are all benefiting from the initiative that is situated in the Portimão Business Centre on the Autódromo Internacional circuit. The launch of “Guia do Empreendedor e do Investidor” StartUp aims to strengthen the relationship in the municipality with a new project named StartUP methodology which will introduce an entrepreneurship program in the schools of Portimão as well as see the training of more technicians.

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I have previously covered these issues, however there is a worrying increase in people receiving these sometimes distressing emails and scam phone calls, so I thought I would revisit the subject with the latest scams to be aware of. THE “SEXTORTION” EMAIL SCAM A certain type of nasty email has been hitting millions of inboxes around the world. In the message the scammer claims to have taken over your computer and recorded you (via your webcam) with plans to release any video footage or photographs that you may have taken innocently, and in private, to your friends, family and colleagues unless you pay a ransom. The message usually grabs your attention by including an old password that you may have used previously, if you recognise this password and you still use it to access any current websites or emails, you should change it immediately. If you have received such an email, please don’t worry, know that it is totally fictitious and merely a method of extorting money from you. The criminals don't have access to your computer, nor do they have access to your passwords, pictures, videos or webcams. These unscrupulous people are simply trying to scare you into giving in to their demands. Here are a few suggestions on what to do if you receive one of these messages: - Do not pay the ransom! - If you can, change your email password as soon as you able - Do not reply to the email, mark the email as junk/spam if possible - Install and keep updated your anti-virus software - Cover your webcam when not being used PHONE CALLS FROM A FAKE COMPUTER SUPPORT BUSINESS, PRETENDING TO BE MICROSOFT Another worrying trend is the increase of bogus phone calls from computer technical support companies, many who claim to be Microsoft, often offering a refund to gain your trust.

As an example, one of my clients received a very convincing call reportedly from Microsoft, saying that his Windows 10 license was soon to expire. My client was then coaxed into allowing the person access to his PC and then persuaded into supplying his credit cards details. Thankfully my client’s bank realised that there was suspicious activity on his bank account and blocked the €700 fee they tried to take. My client contacted me and I was able to clean the PC removing the malicious software that was left behind by the fake company. One very important thing to remember is, Microsoft, Apple or any other reputable computer company will never, ever call you directly. So, if you ever receive an unsolicited phone call from somebody alleged to be from Microsoft etc. hang up straight away! If you have received the “sextortion” emails or believe you have been contacted by one of these fake support companies and you are worried your computer is compromised, please call me for further assistance.

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Visit Wonderland BY THE YUM YUM BOYS

Something different this month, the Yum Yum Boys and chums, upon recommendation, found a real English tea room in Ferragudo called Wonderland. It’s not on the main square where most people think of Ferragudo but on the road up the hill leading to the beach. What used to be the pharmacy. Ask around, I’m sure you will get people knowing where it is. There is street parking too. The Wonderland Tea Room was the idea of Joanne, originally from County Durham, now of Portimão, finding a gap in the market and going for it. Decked out not in Victorian, but kind of a Lewis Carroll-ish style, but it is not over the top. By that I mean it is not streamlined but has odd bits here and there. Hand-painted furniture, a comfy corner and wall coverings, each of the eight tables are named after characters from Alice in Wonderland. Superb. Fitted the name. Outside there is a small shady space that will sit eight. All that you think of an English team room is here with the addition of air-conditioning. A real bonus. Homemade scones with clotted cream (more of that later), loose leaf tea, served in a unique bone china tea-pot, cakes, to eat in or take away, plus, for the heathens like me, coffee if you need it. Well there were four of us eager to sample the delights and plumped for cranberry scones, cheese scones with the usual cream and jam accompaniments, with a chum ordering a huge slice of chocolate cake, again homemade. They

didn’t last long. The tea was served in a china cup with saucer as befitting a tea room. Well it all went down a treat and people were asking for more. The coffee wasn’t bad either, although being used to Portuguese coffee, I personally would have liked it stronger. Just a personal taste. Pricing is good and the whole thing for four came to €22 and that even included some repeats. As we sat there, customers were coming in for the takeaway, for the cakes on offer behind the counter, and people were also booking the Afternoon Tea Experience that you can have with mates, colleagues, or family. For that you get finger sandwiches, a full cake stand and even a glass of Pimms Royale thrown in too. The experience is bookable as you would expect but Joanne will always try to accommodate. Go mad as a hatter and try something different for a change. The Wonderland Tea Room is open Monday to Saturday from 10am until 6pm.

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SICILIAN FRESH September is the start of harvest month in Sicily but you can also get the produce fresh in Lagos. The dishes are prepared with immense love by the owner, Mamma Rosa using raw materials direct from Sicily. You can taste bruschetta, pasta, parmigiana, pizza, arancini, typical Sicilian sweets and

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Shaira the Spice Girl's Locavore Fermented Cabbage (Sauerkraut) Recipe FOR THIS RECIPE YOU WILL NEED:

HASH-TAG #LOCAVORISM BY SHAIRA THE SPICEGIRL In restaurants there are more vegetarian and vegan menus with plant-based options that go beyond french fries, rice and salads. New, trendy sustainable restaurants and bulk-stores in the Algarve are opening their doors to handle the supply and demand. A term that came to me not so long ago is "Locavorism". Locavorism is the latest food trend. To be a locavore simply means that you prefer to eat foods which are grown or farmed close to the place where it is sold and prepared. Key factors are about decreasing the environmental footprint by eating what is grown nearby and transporting less. Even the supermarket might be further away than your neighbour who grows food. Another factor is about supporting the local farmers and community by buying directly from the farmer or their cooperative. This ensures that the money remains within the local community more often, and the farmer gets a fair price for his produce too. By becoming a locavore you can also save money because you are

going directly to the producer rather then buying from the middle market. Furthermore, it is easy to incorporate locavorism into your Algarve lifestyle because of the abundance of fruit and vegetables that are grown locally. The first retreat on locavorism will take place from October 28-31st. During these four-days and three-nights you learn to ferment, make your own basic cosmetics and find out which herbs and spices are growing in the area and how to incorporate them into your daily cuisine. This retreat will be held at Cato, a locally run restaurant and Bed and Breakfast, in the dunes of Carrapateira. It is located in the South Western Algarve. Cato takes great pride in producing its own local seasonal verdant fruit and vegetables, right there in their own garden. Cabbage, broccoli, beets, cauliflower, fava beans, spinach, lettuce, coriander and more are amongst those grown and used especially for the first locavore ‘SpiceLife Retreat. Shaira is a Nurse, Teacher, SocioTherapist and Foodie

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- One normal sized cabbage (about 1kg) - Algarvian Sal de Flor - Rosemary, it grows wild in the Algarve - Juniperberries, grows wild in the Algarve - Jar: the neck of the jar jar has to be about as wide as the jar itself. - A smooth stone that you find on a hike or at the beach. The stone needs to be about the same size as the neck of your jar. STEPS: Slice up the cabbage into fine pieces, sprinkle it with three to five-table-spoons of Flor do Sal (30 to 50 grams). Now the fun part! Get in the bowl with your hands, massaging the salt into the cabbage until a liquid (Brine) begins to show. Add more salt if needed. Blend in a fresh sprig of fresh rosemary and about five Juniper berries. Place everything in a jar, making sure the cabbage is all topped up with its own brine by pushing the cabbage down with a big cabbage leaf and your smooth stone. You can place a cloth made from natural breathing material, like cotton or silk over the jar. Store the jar in a cool dark place. The sauerkraut needs at least five-days to ferment. After this time you can enjoy your Sauerkraut and if it’s too salty to your taste, you can leave it one week longer. Since it’s conserved now, it keeps for months. Only use a wooden spoon when you take the sauerkraut out of the jar. Enjoy!

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A LAZY GIRL'S GUIDE TO SEPTEMBER IN LAGOS BY THE LAZY TIGERS September can be a little quieter, and none the worse for that, especially, if like us, you are lazy. The one event this month we wouldn't like to miss is The Festival of Flamenco at the Lagos Cultural Centre, it's so exciting, but honestly, quite exhausting just to watch. Why not go to the show and have people round after for some Flamenco Eggs. You can prepare up until the point you have to add the eggs and then finish it off when you get home. It looks like a long recipe, but it's too, too easy. As you know, we love a good International day at London Tiger Coffee, especially if it is to do with food. So, you might say, 'Which days have taken your eye in September?' Will it be International Literacy Day, or International Day of Democracy? Both, obviously of burning importance, but we will be going for September 13th International Chocolate Day and September 19th International Talk like a Pirate Day. So, let's have a chocolate cocktail. …and a rum one. Because to quote Esquire magazine: “The Dark and Stormy is a drink that came to be in the Caribbean waters, where rum is plentiful and so are sailors. It’s a drink that was spit out by the sea, more or less. It’s a drink with a really cool name.” So, there you have our September, tempestuous with the flamenco and the dark and stormy, and sweet with the chocolate martini. We hope your month will be as tempestuous and sweet as ours.

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MICROCHIPPING BY LARS RAHMQUIST

He’s got a right chip on his shoulder, he does! When we hear a nurse uttering these words whilst scanning a stray dog a quiet cheer goes up in the waiting room. When a dog is brought into the clinic without an owner it is always a concern. If it has no chip a situation arises. Occasionally the people who bring in the stray dogs can look after them for a period of time and sometimes we end up housing strays in the clinic for a while. The Câmara Canil is very good at taking strays and also rehomes dogs. But it is tough, as resources are limited. A growing group of volunteers are helping the staff their with their never-ending work. If we have to do an emergency surgery on a dog with no microchip, sometimes they need to be fostered during the recuperative period, before they can go to be rehomed or to a shelter. If you are in a position to foster such animals from time to time, let your vet know. Clinics sure feel supported when they know that they have clients who can help in these situations. The several dog sanctuaries around Lagos do a fantastic job in taking stray dogs in a striving to re-home therm. Unfortunately, given the numbers of stray dogs in the Algarve these shelters are nearly always full to bursting. Once again, if this is something you think you can lend a hand with, your vet can give you some shelter contact numbers regarding volunteer work in your area.

But, if a dog is microchipped and registered, we can get the dog back home on the same day. So microchip your dog. It Is actually a legal requirement in Portugal, along with regular Rabies vaccinations, and is necessary for crossing any international borders. Microchipping gives your dog life-long registration throughout all of Portugal which means your dog can be back with you the same day that it is scanned. Scanners are used by all vets, the Canil, dog shelters and some police. If you have your dog microchipped it might be worth double checking with your vet that it is registered, and perhaps which microchip company has it registered, there are two. That is another thing that we find a lot, that a dog has been microchipped but was never registered with a database. One last comment, microchipping cats who go outside is also worthwhile. Though you might have a cool pussy who doesn’t stray, it could easily be chased to the other side of town by excited dogs and not find its way home. At any rate, I chip my cats, do consider it. Chips in and a happy September to us all!

Portuguese Hero... Quinas Returns to the Ocean The giant leatherback turtle that was rescued from Meia Praia beach after being caught in fishing lines has been released.

ALL’S SHELL THAT ENDS WELL! BY SOPHIE SADLER

Like Fernão de Magalhães, 500 years later, Quinas is once again able to circumnavigate the oceans and what is more, he is now carrying a tracking device so you can watch his journey. After a month and a half of rehabilitation at Zoomarine's Porto d'Abrigo (rehabilitation centre for aquatic specimens), Quinas returned to the ocean on August 7th. The sea giant's release was

facilitated by the co-operation of the Portuguese Navy and Quinas was transported on the NRP António Enes (F471), a João Coutinho Class Corvette. A special box was prepared for the journey to the release site, 10 nautical miles south of Portimão. Quinas will carry a device that will allow us to monitor his progress including speed, direction and diving depths over the coming months.

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PLASTIC FANTASTIC? BY LISA LOFTHOUSE AND ZOE LENKIEWICZ It’s becoming a lot easier to live a zero plastic lifestyle, but why should we, and what is plastic anyway? Plastic pollution and climate change are linked because they originate from fossil fuels, ancient carbon that has been locked away deep underground for millennia. Plastic is an exceptional material. It can be flexible or rigid, it is lightweight, waterproof, sterile and will not rot. This makes it ideal for packaging all manner of products, including food and medicines… but an environmental nightmare once it becomes waste. The problem is that most plastic will not rot: it will stay around for hundreds or even thousands of years. These days, plastic is used for everything, regardless of how short a lifespan the product is designed to have. Plastic coffee stirrers, for example, or the ubiquitous plastic straw. While some plastics are recyclable, many are not. Even those that are recyclable need to find their way into the correct recycling process, which depending on where you are in the world can be easier said than done. Eight million tonnes of plastic reaches our oceans every year. Some of this comes from the fishing industry, but most comes from the land. Communities without waste management, which is one in three people on the planet, have no option other than to burn or dump their waste, and much of it ends up in rivers and eventually the sea. Meanwhile, the open burning of plastic releases dioxins which are highly toxic to humans and can cause cancer, as well as impact on the climate. It is no wonder the informed public are looking for alternatives to traditional plastic, but the terms can end up causing even more confusion. We turned to the Biodegradable and Bio-based Industries Association for some jargon busting: BIO-BASED PLASTIC A plastic made from renewable materials such as plants, trees or agricultural waste. Some bio-based plastics biodegrade while others do not. It is worth considering that it takes a significant amount of industrial processing to turn a leafy plant into rigid plastic, so a bowl that looks like plastic but is made from bamboo is not necessarily a green choice. BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC A plastic which is broken down by microbes at the end of its useful life. Certain bioplastics biodegrade,

as do some plastics made from fossil fuels (dissolvable stitches for example). Biodegradable plastics should not be confused with oxo-degradable plastics, which break up into smaller pieces but never fully biodegrade. COMPOSTABLE PLASTIC A plastic that is able to decompose back into nature under specific conditions via naturally occurring microorganisms. Home composting is different to industrial composting. An industrial composting facility is usually enclosed, with the temperature and moisture content controlled. In comparison, a home compost heap is unlikely to reach such specific conditions, and as a result many “compostable” plastics will not compost at home. EN13432: The European industrial composting standard compostable plastics must comply to. The standard states that they must disintegrate by 90% within 12 weeks and biodegrade by 90% to water, carbon dioxide and biomass within 180 days. As with any material, compostable plastics will only compost if they reach the correct waste management pathway. It’s important to follow the guidelines set out by your local council and if in doubt, leave it out. The Portuguese government has just announced a big investment in waste management infrastructure, and is starting to roll out kitchen waste collections. This will prevent large amounts of biodegradable waste ending up in landfill, where it generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas. On balance, the best advice is simply to reduce our consumption of single-use plastics, whether or not they are labelled bio-plastic, biodegradable or compostable. Can you manage a drink without needing a straw? Is a coffee stirrer a good use of fossil fuels? Can you take your own bags to the supermarket and your own keepcup for a takeaway coffee? It’s easy to switch to buying laundry detergent powder in cardboard boxes and butter in paper wraps, and drinking tap water, which is perfectly safe, plastic-free, and available everywhere and don’t forget to join the conversation on our facebook page. Lisa and Zoe are writing this series in support of WasteAid.

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Boca do Rio 2018 excavations Roman port wall with mooring ring, ramp and steps

DIGGING THE DIRT BY JANE ROBERTSON As an archaeologist I am heartened to see Archaeology increasingly mentioned in the general press under the heading of 'Tourism', particularly in the Algarve, where the traditional view of tourism has been spending the day at the beach or relaxing by the pool. On those days when you want to explore the area that you live in, or are visiting on holiday, there are many archaeological sites and monuments to enjoy and various sites under excavation which can be visited on an 0pen-day. One of these includes the excavations of the Roman port at Boca do Rio, Vila do Bispo, west of Lagos. Adjacent to the beautiful beach, a Portuguese-German archaeological team from the universities of the Algarve (UAlg) and Marburg are once again investigating the extent and character of this extraordinary site which is one of Portugal's best preserved Roman ports. The archaeological work at Boca do Rio is part of the project 'Boca do Rio – a fishing site between two seas' coordinated by Professors João Pedro Bernardes (UAlg) and Felix Teichner of the University of Marburg, lead a team of international archaeological students and assisted by grants from the AAA. Work at the site has been undertaken over a number of years and includes the identification and recording of the remains of a Roman villa which has been largely lost to erosion by the sea, an important industrial complex with amazingly well-preserved evidence for the production of garum (Roman fish sauce), which was exported via the port throughout the Roman Empire, and the overlying 16th to 18th century remains of

buildings used for the tuna fishing industry. Following the identification of the port by geophysical survey in 2017, archaeological excavations in 2018 revealed, beneath the sand dunes, the 40 metre long port structure with slipway, steps and mooring rings for the boats. During August and September this summer, the archaeological team return to the site to continue their fieldwork. A fascinating excavation took place in July at Cacela Velha, in the municipality of Vila Real de Santo António in the eastern Algarve. A new season of fieldwork was undertaken for the research project 'Muslims and Christians in Medieval Cacela: territory and changing identities' under the direction of archaeologists Maria Joao Valente (UAlg) and Cristina Teté Garcia from the Direcçao Regional de Cultura do Algarve (DRCAlg) with researchers and university students. The work continues to reveal the remains of the Medieval Islamic settlement (12th to 13th centuries) which is overlain by a Christian cemetery (13th - 16th centuries). So far 79 Christian skeletons have been excavated along with numerous artefacts from the underlying Islamic buildings, including earrings, pottery, animal bones and kitchen utensils, giving us an insight into the Islamic settlement and the first Christian settlers who followed shortly after them, destroying the settlement and constructing their graveyard over it. The

Archaeological excavations take place between 19th August and 6th September at the Roman remains of the city of Balsa, Torres d'Aires, Tavira with an Open Day on 6th September. The aims of the project are to recover the memory and knowledge of what remains of the city in order to preserve them for the community, to create a museum to interpret the site and to reunite the artefacts recovered from it over the years when it has suffered damage by agricultural processes. Archaeological investigative work has been undertaken to survey the extent of the Roman town and target areas for excavation, with the current fieldwork investigation being led by João Pedro Bernardes (UAlg). The site is located adjacent to the Ria Formosa, a short distance from beautiful Barril Beach with its Anchor Graveyard. The AAA will be commencing it's programme of monthly talks on 1st October. The Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) is a non-profit association formed in 1983 by an international group of residents interested in archaeology and history with special emphasis on Portugal and the Algarve.

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Cacela Velha excavations 2019

fieldwork continues to add to our knowledge of the development of the settlement at Cacela Velha and its inhabitants, providing a fascinating glimpse into the history of this part of the eastern Algarve at the end of the Ria Formosa which provides a stunning backdrop to the site. The fieldwork continues in 2020 with the objectives of discovering the site of the Islamic necropolis associated with the settlement, finding the site of the old Hermitage of Our Lady of Martyrs and determining the limits of the cemetery that surrounded it. Post-excavation work is ongoing at the University of the Algarve where all of the artefacts will be analysed and reported on.

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I write this at the beginning of August and two weeks ago we had over one hundred Swallows hawking through the Quinta’s gardens, but all this year’s broods have gone now, and the only ones left are the adults feeding themselves up again before their long journey south begins as well. It is always a wonder to me that the young Swallows leave before their parents – maybe they’re led south by non-breeding adults, maybe it’s just hard-wired into their genes, but it is a fact that breeding Swallows leave after their young and no-one has yet found out how the young find their way. There’s new work being done every year to unravel this and many other mysteries in the Natural World and we now know that, among other aids to migration, migratory birds can “see” earth’s magnetic field, a process called magnetoreception, and this helps them orient themselves during their long flights north or south, but more work is constantly being done and why they decide when to go is still a mystery. The Bee-eaters have taken the young Swallows’ place as they too feed themselves up before they also fly to warmer Africa. Talking of this bird brings to mind another mystery … some species have a widely spaced migration, some arriving early and some late, but not so with Bee-eaters. I have records here at the Quinta for their arrivals and departures stretching back over the last twenty-five years, and they’re as regular as, well, clockwork! Only once during that time have they arrived outside a 48 hour window of 1st April or left outside the same window of 31st August. These arrival and departure dates rule out the weather as the cause for their punctuality, so their journey is probably triggered by the length of day, and therein lies a huge problem, for their insect prey, on which they depend for their breeding success, is being adversely affected in two major ways.

Firstly, of course, there’s the proven dramatic drop in the numbers of insects that we currently have as opposed to even thirty years ago – a study in 2017 showed a 76% drop in the number of flying insects since 1989, and that study was one next to a nature reserve where insect numbers are generally higher than pesticide-ridden farmlands. One has only to note that there’s no insect splatter on one’s windscreen nowadays to personally see the result. Secondly, insects’ life cycles are driven more by the weather than by day-length, meaning that with climate change their hatching cycles are becoming out-ofsync with the birds who depend upon them. Thus, birds are arriving back from migration expecting to find a rich food source but are instead battling not only unexpected weather brought about, again, by climate change but also a dearth of food. Many insects have either hatched earlier than normal or sometimes fail to hatch at all in any meaningful numbers – populations of birds are crashing along with the insects as a result. It sounds bad doesn’t it. Well, I’m afraid to say it is. I’m normally a “glass half full” type, but not where this is concerned, and the real losers, apart from the birds and insects, are our children and grandchildren who will miss the reduced richness that we currently still enjoy. In the meantime, enjoy the sights you see today. Time flies, but sadly there’ll be fewer other things flying in the future.

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Hedging BY TAMSIN VARLEY

Plumbago Hedge; Pomegranate Hedging

Municipal roundabout Silves A hedge can be defined as a line of closely spaced plants that grow together to form a barrier or mark the natural boundary of an area. There are so many benefits to planting a hedge as opposed to erecting a fence or building a wall. First of all, it’s totally natural and beneficial to wildlife. It also tends to be much cheaper, although obviously it will take a few years to mature. Hedges also provide valuable microclimates in the garden, they filter damaging winds and shelter the more tender plants. They can be a mixture of different plants or, more usually, all the same plants. Hedges can be clipped and very formal or can be allowed to grow more naturally and form a billowing boundary if space allows. They can be grown just for the leaves or can be allowed to flower and fruit, bringing some colour to your garden. Oleander Hedge; Santolina Hedge

The best time to plant a hedge in the Algarve is when you know it will rain, so I would recommend anytime from October. When planting a new hedge, preparation of the ground is important. Clear away all the weeds and dig a deep wide hole, ensuring that you mix the soil with some good quality organic matter. When you have planted the shrub, firm the plants in with the heel of your shoe and then water well. A mulch will also help to keep weeds down and retain moisture. As with any newly planted shrubs, they will need regular watering for one to two years in order to get established. A deep watering a couple of times a week in dry periods is what I would recommend, you can also put down temporary automatic irrigation to make life even easier. With water being a very valuable but scarce resource, I am only going to recommend plants that are reasonably drought tolerant once established. For a really high hedge, Oleander (Nerium oleander) is ideal as it is fast growing with the added benefit

of beautiful flowers in mid-summer. The hedge I photographed is probably three to four metres high, but they can be pruned much lower. I have a Dodonea hedge in my garden that I love as it turns a deep red in the heat of summer and then a bright fresh green in winter. It flowers in late spring, the flowers themselves are insignificant but are followed by pink winged seed capsules that look stunning against the dark red leaves. I also highly recommend Elaeagnus x ebbingei as a great evergreen hedge. It has attractive large leathery leaves that are metallic grey-green above and silvery underneath. In the winter it produces masses of tiny flowers that are heavily fragrant and fill the surrounding air with a heady perfume. Both the Dodonea and Elaeagnus hedges can grow between two to three metres high. Another wonderful plant for hedging is Plumbago auriculata from South Africa. In the summer it is covered in white or blue flowers and is most attractive. Be warned with this one though, as it can grow very wide so requires plenty of room to spread. Some of the native plants to the Algarve also make fantastic hedges and take heavy pruning very well. I’ve seen olives used as a successful hedge as well as Pistacia lentiscus or mastic tree and pomegranates. Myrtus communis or Myrtle is another great contender for hedging. It has small, aromatic glossy green leaves and fragrant showy white flowers in the summer followed by purplish berries later in the year. Teucrium fruticans (or tree germander) has aromatic blue/grey green foliage with mauve blue flowers on arching stems in the spring. It does require pruning after flowering to produce lateral branching and to keep it compact. For shorter hedges, you can use Lavenders, Rosemary and Santolinas which can all be pruned very easily, although I prefer to give them more room to grow more naturally. For more ideas on hedging, look at the planting on some of the roundabouts, or some of the municipal areas around towns. Just wandering around Silves I was interested to see Bottlebrushes and Pomegranates clipped to within an inch of their lives as well as grasses used as a feathery boundary, full of movement. Tamsin is a member of Clube Dos Bons Jardins, a small, friendly multi-national garden club that meets at different locations around the Algarve on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.

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