Tomorrow Portimão, Alvor, Ferragudo & Carvoeiro March 2018 Edition

A COMMUNITY MAGAZINE FOR PORTIMÃO, ALVOR, FERRAGUDO & CARVOEIRO

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March forwards!

Spring is on its way and the summer season is just around the corner.

February seemed to be particularly cold, more so than usual. For those of us who live here, this is always a good time to go exploring this amazing country we live in. This is what Lana Strang did and you can read about her travels on page 4.

From L to R: Steven, Amber and Tom

Last month the Tomorrow team had its first Giving Back Day of 2018, we all went up to the May-Day Dog Sanctuary and lent a much-needed helping hand. Have a look at our achievements and read about how we got on in the write up on page 22. A big thank you to all the people who joined us.

love getting readers letters, restaurant reviews and news about things happening in the community.

As we walk around, we can see the bars and restaurants getting ready, refits and putting the last touches as they prepare themselves for the onslaught of 2018, which by all accounts is going to be busier and longer than last year. We also see a lot of new establishments opening and we wish them all good luck.

Best wishes for a great month,

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Destination Coimbra

BY LENA STRANG Life in the Algarve is very pleasant. It’s easy to forget that there is also a world to be discovered in the rest of Portugal.

Each year I make a resolution to visit a different region to explore its distinct characteristics, culture and heritage. Coimbra, the old capital of Portugal, has been on my list for a long time and last month I finally took the plunge and headed north. What a revelation it was!

Coimbra is situated halfway between Lisbon and Porto. It’s perched high above the river Mondego with its ancient buildings clinging to the hillsides and with the imposing university as the crowning glory at the top. It’s easy to access either by train or coach, taking two and a half hours from Lisbon. I chose to go by express train from Santa Apolónia station. From the main station it’s only a short taxi ride to the apartment I’d booked in the old town. I soon realise it is a good time to visit, as there are no hordes of tourists or queues in sight.

The first thing that strikes me when arriving is the distinction between the upper and lower parts of the city. I’m interested to discover that this goes back to the Middle Ages. The upper part where I’m staying is Cidade Alta or Almedina where the clergy and the aristocracy lived, while merchants, artisans and labourers lived in the lower part, Cidade Baixa, by the river.

During my visit I am able to appreciate the significance of Coimbra in Portugal’s history. Since early times, many peoples have

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visited and occupied the area. While the Phoenicians and Greeks didn’t leave much trace, the legacy of the Romans and Arabs is still very visible. The Romans founded a major settlement in nearby Conimbriga while the Arabs settled in Coimbra itself until the Christian conquest in the 12th century. It became the capital of Portugal in 1145 for nearly a century before it was moved to Lisbon.

Having got my bearings, it’s time to venture out. My first port of call after an energetic climb up a number of steps is the Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Sé Velha).

It’s hugely imposing, being the only Romanesque 12th century cathedral in Portugal to have survived in its original form. I enjoy wandering around the internal Gothic cloister and take in the peace and tranquillity of the place.

What has distinguished Coimbra over the centuries is its university and I’m eager to explore it. Being one of the oldest universities in Europe, it was founded by King Dinis in 1290.

A huge rectangular courtyard, Paço das Escolas is the nucleus of the university. At one end is the ancient Royal Court where the University of Coimbra was installed; the other sides are flanked by equally imposing buildings, including St Michael’s Chapel and the Joanine Library.

I’m able to buy a ticket that gives me entry to several venues. I would say that the Joanine Library is a ‘must’ for any visitor. Built in 1717 in Baroque style it’s dazzling in its design and decorative richness. It houses about 300,000 books, in Latin and Greek, the languages of scholarship at the time. The thick oak bookcases protect the books from insects and I’m

told a resident group of bats also keep them under control. Another intriguing feature is the medieval Academic Prison in one section of the library. Here errant students would have been incarcerated and anyone destroying a book was given the maximum sentence. An interesting thought.

During the 15 and 16th centuries, Coimbra flourished in terms of art and culture attracting a steady stream of intellectuals, writers and artists. Yet the church maintained its iron grip on learning. In stepped the Marquis of Pombal (renowned for rebuilding Lisbon after the 1755 earthquake). Having expelled the Jesuits, he undertook a reform of the university in 1772 and the sciences were elevated. I think his importance for opening up academic study and embracing new ideas can't be underestimated. Today the university has over 20,000 students, including the largest number of international students in Portugal.

My ticket also allows entrance to the Machado de Castro National Museum. Little did I know what was in store for me! Housed in the former Bishop’s Palace on the site where the Roman forum of Aeminium (Coimbra’s Roman name) stood, it is a truly amazing place. After a refreshing cup of coffee on the outside terrace of the café, affording a splendid view over the city, I am ready to tackle the museum with its huge collections of sculptures and artefacts. Below are the well-preserved remains of the Roman cryptoporticus, used as a warehouse for storing grains. You can almost loose yourself in the maze of tunnels.

Having satisfied my thirst for knowledge for one day, I am ready for light entertainment. And there is plenty in Coimbra. There is a multitude of bars and small restaurants in the old part of town. Further down is the main shopping street where more cafés and innumerable pastry shops abound. I come across Grupo Folclórico de Coimbra, dressed in traditional costumes entertaining passers-by with their rousing songs.

In the evening it’s time to listen to fado in the old town. Coimbra fado is ever popular and has its own distinct cerebral style. True to form, two guitarists, one playing the Portuguese guitar and another the classic acoustic guitar, accompany two male fadistas.

It’s an enjoyable performance and one not to be missed.

The next day I venture to the lower part of town, crossing the river Mondego by the Santa Clara Bridge. Instead of gazing at towering monuments, I’m in pursuit of their miniature versions in Portugal dos Pequenitos. Designed in the 1940s, it shows different architectural styles and historical periods in Portugal. I’m taken by the miniature version of the University of Coimbra in all its splendour. There are also sections dedicated to the Portuguese ex-colonies. It seems to me that the information that must have been written in the 1940s, under the Salazar dictatorship glorifying this era, needs urgent updating.

However, it was a pleasant visit that the young at heart can also enjoy!

The Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha founded in the early part of the 14th century on this side of the river is also well worth a visit. However, being too close to the river with frequent floods it was abandoned in the 17th century. The ruins of the old monastery have been excavated and can be visited. The Interpretation centre is informative with extensive exhibitions and film shows. It only seems appropriate that I enjoy a cup of coffee in the pleasant café, savouring a Santa Clara cake. These were traditionally baked by the nuns and sold to students at the university and have remained popular ever since.

It’s time to leave Coimbra after invigorating few days. I like its rich cultural heritage and the very special ambience, and hope to be back to soak up some more.

My return journey to the Algarve is by coach, as it seemed the most convenient way to travel. There’s a quick change at Sete Rios Coach station in Lisbon and then it’s the home stretch back to Lagos with stops in Lagoa and Portimão.

Good to be back home and cherish memories of a fascinating visit. So where to next?

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New police facilities in Faro and Portimão Twelve million euros will be invested by the Government in the construction of new facilities for the Judicial Police (PJ) in Faro and Portimão.

Masterchef José Maria Pisa was just eight when his journey on Portugal’s Junior Masterchef programme started. We spoke to the chef from Portimão to catch up about what the competition had meant to him.

My name is José Maria and I'm now 9-years-old. I'm originally from Alentejo but we moved to the Algarve.

I’m in fourth grade and play football in the schools of Benfica. I am in catechesis in the parish of Nossa Senhora da Conceição.

Please tell us when you started cooking.

I started cooking at the age of six. I helped my mother make cakes and cookies to start with.

How did you end up taking part in the show?

I asked my mother to sign me up. I was called to the macro casting and ... I passed.

How many others took part?

There were 18 boys and girls in the MasterChef kitchen. In total about 120 were called to the initial casting.

What was the best thing about the competition?

The best thing was learning a lot of techniques, getting to know the judges

and the chefs, and making new friends.

It was also good to have stayed three months in the hotel!

What was the worst thing about taking part?

The worst thing about the competition was that it was over!

How far did you go in the competition?

I made it to the top six.

What were the best dishes you cooked?

The dishes that I was most pleased to cook were the Açorda de Bacalhau for reminding me of my origins and the fish roe with pomegranate salad for representing the Algarve more.

What is your ambition for the future?

I'm still little and I can change my mind but at the moment I like to be a Chef.

What is your favourite food?

My favorite food is sushi. I love it!

You can try out one of José’s favourite recipes on page 28.

The buildings will be built from scratch over four years. The Ministry of Justice revealed that priority had been given to the construction project of the Criminal Investigation Department of Portimão, whose current situation “proves to be even more serious than that of Faro.” The work is expected to start in 2019, budgeted at around five million euros. Regarding the PJ of Faro, “the cost will be close to seven million euros” and the estimate “for execution of project and work will be in the order of three to four years,” the Government said.

The facilities in the Algarve capital will have an area of ”at ​​ least six thousand square meters.” Municipalities will cede land for construction. The Government revealed that the Institute of Financial Management and Equipment of Justice had already met with the mayor of Faro, who showed availability of land, through an exchange with the current building of the PJ, cede land of the municipality located next to the road of Senhora da Saúde for the construction of the new building. In Portimão, the municipality had already announced the transfer of land in Raminha to the new facilities of the PJ. The PJ of Faro is currently housed in a very old building, which is located in the historic area of ​​the city. By 2016, the Government had already recognized the need for new facilities more appropriate in terms of functionality and location. The Department of Criminal Investigation of Portimão has occupied, since 1988, a building destined to apartments and offices, in the centre of the city next to the building of the chamber, that had to be adapted.

Thanks to www.safecommunitiesalgarve.com for this story.

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being involved she was asked to step in during a race in the Eurocup Mégane Trophy weekend, when the fuel and tyre guy decided he needed a rest following a late night out on the town.

To Samantha's surprise she enjoyed the whole experience and from that day forward began to immerse herself into managing the team while Stewart worked tirelessly in the workshop.

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Despite the local attitude to work the team continued to grow entering the European Le Mans in 2013 in the prototype single-design category and in December 2014 the team purchased a Ligier JS P2, the chassis with which French team Thiriet by TDS Racing had finished second at the 24 Hours of Le Mans that June.

BY JEFF MORGAN

The 24 hours race of Le Mans is the oldest, and probably the most famous endurance motor race of all time. With millions having attended during its 94 year history, many dreaming one day of taking part in the spectacle.

In 2016 Olympic cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy's dream came true and was documented in the highly entertaining BBC2 documentary which followed his exploits. Sir Chris's dream was made possible by Stewart and Samantha Cox's Algarve Pro Racing Team.

When Stewart Cox first arrived in the Algarve in 1993 his mind already began the process of working out when he would get back here to live full time. That opportunity eventually presented itself in 2010. After working his way to the pinnacle of Formula One, where he spent a decade including roles such as the Team Jordan Chief Mechanic he was now able to move to Portugal and commute when needed.

Stewart and Samantha formed Algarve Pro Racing, which is based in Albufeira, to provide professional, semi-professional and amateur ‘gentleman’ drivers with an organisation where they can develop and tune their skills enabling them to succeed in the uppermost echelons of international sports car and prototype motor racing.

Samantha had a background in management, knowing nothing at all about motor sports her baptism was a shock to her. With no intention of

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The 4 Hours of Red Bull Ring Austria saw the new blue car debut in the European Series with Michael Munemann, James Winslow and Andrea Roda in the cockpit. They finished 10th and secured the teams first ever championship point. In the subsequent races they came eighth at Circuit Paul Ricard and seventh in the home round at Estoril, eventually finishing the season in 12th place with a respectable 11 points.

Stewarts' record of being a firm boss who sets and expects the highest standards of professionalism and safety attracted more drivers to the team eager to learn their trade.

Encouraged by their success they entered the Asian Le Mans Series and despite missing the first round in Fuji, Michael Munemann, Dean Koutsoumidis and James Winslow managed to secure a number of podium finishes collecting enough points to see the team finishing the season as vice-champions.

This remarkable achievement ensured the team were number one reserve on the entry list for the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. A series of coincidences then saw the team promoted to the grid and a driver who had lost his ride joining the team. Sir Chris Hoy, who also brought a television film crew with him adding a new dimension to the highly efficient racing garage.

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you will not succeed, especially on your first attempt. The unlikely became the remarkable when the upcoming young driver, Andrea Pizzitola, piloted the car over the finish line to the delight of the whole team finishing in a creditable 17th place.

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Testament to the three drivers mental and physical stamina and the skills of the engineering team to turn a dream into a reality.

Continued success saw the team finally win their first race in the Asian Series which guaranteed a grid place at Le Mans for a second year.

It has not been all champagne though, and motor racing at this level is expensive. Every little spinoff to much larger incidents takes a whole load of time and money, keeping the team busy rebuilding gearboxes or other such important components constantly.

The recent round in the current Asian Series the Algarve Pro car sustained heavy damage, which is just one of the many outcomes that has meant Stewart managed to spend just 116 days in his Algarve home last year.

The 2018 European Le Mans series is due to commence in France during April, concluding with the Portugal round at the Algarve Autodrome the weekend of October 28th where the team hope you will come and support their effort.

Should you possess the required skills or just have a pure passion to succeed, are prepared to make the sacrifices needed to be the very best, whilst working and learning this very unique trade under the guidance of the Gordon Ramsey of the motor sport engineering world then I would suggest you contact Stewart with your very good reasons. If you do not understand the concept of commitment, please don't waste his very valuable time, or yours.

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Donations needed for defibrillators An appeal has been launched by Afpop to get defibrillators for the four remaining Algarve fire stations that don't have them. Afpop has already raised money as part of Operation Shock to ensure that 13 of the Algarve’s Bombeiros commands have the life saving equipment.

Donations are now needed to supply Loulé, Monchique, Vila Real do Santo António and Vila do Bispo's Bombeiros.

In a statement Afpop said there was four weeks to go and just four more defibrillators to donate.

The aim behind the Afpop-led drive was to raise enough money to purchase a portable defibrillator for each of the 17 Bombeiros' commands in the Algarve.

had access to. The Portable Defibrillator units supplied to the Algarve’s Bombeiros will enable teams to give life-saving assistance to patients whose condition has deteriorated on the ambulance journey to hospital - the model chosen also is instantly adaptable for use on children.

Operation Shock has already received many very generous donations, large and small, since the campaign was launched at BLiP EXPO in October last year. It’s hoped by Afpop that with a final effort over the next four weeks, the campaign’s target can be fulfilled.

In a statement about the appeal it said: “If you are in Loulé, Monchique, Vila Real do Santo António or Vila do Bispo - one of the areas yet to receive a defibrillator, or know someone who is, please accept the challenge and contribute to saving a life by making a donation.”

Details can be obtained from the Afpop website

This campaign is providing equipment that will save the lives of adults and children by providing the Bombeiros' red ambulances with defibrillators essential equipment that they have not previously

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Super bikes at Portimão

BY PHIL EGGINTON

Right from the first opening event in 2008 the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve (AIA) has been hailed as one of the best circuits for bikes and riders in the world. The AIA plays a major international part in the development, testing and launch of new machines.

The last weekend in January saw the circuit used for the traditional pre-season tests for the World Super Bike Championship. Teams from around the world converged on Portimão to test new riders and machines. Jonathan Rea, current world superbike champion and holder of second place in the 2017 BBC Sports Personality of the Year, making fastest time on his Kawasaki.

Following on from the tests, Yamaha took over the circuit to launch its revised YZF-R1M superbike and the exclusive Yamaha GYTR track bike upgrades.

When originally launched the Yamaha R1 was the first 1000cc superbike equipped with electronically controlled suspension. Electronics has taken over our lives. Most road vehicles have a multitude of microcomputers controlling them.

Motorbikes are no different and electronics makes the bikes easier to ride.

The latest YZF-R1M features an electronic suspension control that is the most advanced fitted to a production bike. It also has an interface that is simpler to use, so ensuring riders don’t need the assistance of a child to set it up!

Also launched at the same time were the GYTR (Genuine Yamaha Technology Racing) extras.

Developed by Yamaha's engineers, these help convert the bikes to dedicated, circuit only, race winning machines.

Phil is a motorsport and performance vehicle consultant who has worked professionally in motorsport and for major car manufacturers. He has now retired to the Algarve.

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Our soup kitchen Have you ever tried making Christmas dinner for 100 people?

The recipe goes something like this: 20 kilos roast pork and gravy, 20 kilos boiled mashed potatoes, 12 kilos cooked carrots, a wide variety of delicious desserts It was only because of the generosity of many people across the Algarve and beyond that the Portimão Soup Kitchen is able to host big events like

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the Christmas Dinner it held last December. Guests were not only offered hot food, they also got a gift bag with personal toiletries, chocolate and other items.

Outside the big events, the Portimão Soup Kitchen serves three meals per week to local people in need.

It also distributes used clothing.

The Soup Kitchen is always in need of donations as well as volunteers especially on Mondays and Wednesdays between 5-7pm. If you could volunteer a couple of hours per week please call Joy or email.

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Meet the artist Marie-Helene Piquart was born in Orléans in France in the sixties. From an early age she knew she had a passion for art. When her family moved near to Paris when she was 14 she decided to turn her passion into something more practical. She started doing fabric design before getting a job doing decoration in cinemas.

Marie-Helene then moved to the south of France so she could paint more before moving to the Algarve.

Tell us about your art and what you specialise in.

I love experimentation, so I did a lot, and arrived at creating monotypes, which means one print, I paint on glass put a silk paper on it and press… the result is very thin like the rhythm of nature... then I stick the silk paper on a canvas one over the other… all in transparency... I use pigments that I mix with mediums.

How do view your art?

I used to do figurative paintings, but I wanted to feel freer and found that abstract was better for free expression.

I always work on different paintings at the same time, the thing is to free your mind so you can rely on intuition. Making different paintings at the same time is like playing hide and seek with my mind.

How would you like people to respond to your work?

I only want to share good things, I like it when my work makes people use their imagination, it is also the reason why I don’t give my work titles. And it works, people tell me what they see and find their own story. Once a lady arrived in the gallery with a baby in her arms, while she was speaking to me the baby was looking at a painting, when she wanted to go the baby started crying he was so captivated by the painting that he did not want to move.

What else are you working on or planning for the future - what can we look forward to from you?

For the moment I am working on spots, that can be planets, cells, lights and games.

I chose a simple theme and find that there

are huge possibilities.

Are you involved in any upcoming shows or events?

I have some paintings at the gallery of Lagoa.

Is there anywhere else that we can buy your work - and are you available for commissions?

You can buy my work from my home.

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

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Philosophical Cafe Former philosophy student, Maria João Neves, has set up the Philosophical Cafe in Tavira and it’s a concept that is going strong.

The idea is based on the original Greek symposium when people got together to drink wine and to discuss philosophical issues.

The next session will take place this month on March 9th and will centre around the work of author Sophia de Mello Bryner

Andresen. She was not from the Algarve but spent a lot of time here and had an affinity for the region.

to the Misericórdia Church in Tavira).

The session will not be a lecture, but a discussion based on a text. It will last about one hour and thirty minutes.

She was both a writer and poet. The surname Andresen came from her paternal great, grandfather, a Danish merchant. She won acclaim as a storyteller with Contos Exemplares (Exemplary Tales) and Histórias da Terra e do Mar (Stories of Land and Sea).

Please confirm attendance with Maria João by sending her an email. She will send you the text for discussion. The suggested contribution is €5.

Each cafe event will be at Casa Álvaro de Campos. (The Casa is on the steps going up

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Portimão’s past One of the most interesting places to visit in the western Algarve (for those of you who haven’t made the discovery yet) is the Portimão Museu. The museum, which opened in 2008, has since won several awards; in Portugal as one of the best rated museums; by the Council of Europe the museum prize for 2010 and by the German DASA the 2011.

Both prizes distinguish its valuable contribution for the understanding of the social and historical context of the region.

It is located in the former premises of the Feu Hermanos tinned fish factory on Rua D. Carlos I. Driving from Praia da Rocha, the building can be seen as you enter Portimão. The entrance is on the river side and parking is very easy near to the Naval Club.

The museum starts with a section which presents scenes from the progressive settlements of the first groups of humans from pre-historic times to Roman and Islamic occupation. It also displays several artefacts from ancient times up to more recent bronze cannons that were recovered from the river Arade bed.

The wood logging and naval construction is interestingly shown but the main part of the museum is dedicated to the fish canning industry. This is very well depicted from the section where the fish, mainly sardines, entered the factory carried on transporters from the near docked boats. Here at the ‘head-off’ hall, the fish was cleaned, prepared and then passed

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on to the cooking and canning section. Here all the processes are shown, including the manufacture of several accessories essential to the factory.

In those days every process had to be carried out under one roof. The factory had its own power, a steam engine, had its own water reservoir in the basement that collected water from the roof rain drains, made and printed the cans and even the wood crates. It also had to devise its own marketing and advertising for national and international markets and radio adverts from those days can be heard.

The workers were summoned to work by the blowing of a siren after the fishing boats arrived and the fish was sold at auction, then all workers had to rush to the factory with their children and be prepared to work until the fish cargo was fully processed. The factories had nurseries where the young ones were looked after while the parents worked.

In the underground basement is the water cisterns and here, displayed in a small replica of an exploring submarine, where looking through port holes a series of pictures show what can be appreciated by divers at the Portimão underwater park where four navy ships were sunk to create one of Europe’s best wreck diving sites.

Visiting this museum we understand how important the fish canning industry was for Portimão and all of the Algarve. The brick chimneys from old factories still stand as a memento of this era.

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Get away to the Algarve The BBC series Get Away for Winter which follows friends and families as they work out how to fund and find rental properties abroad to escape the worst of the British weather focused on Ferraguda last month. We asked Len Port to speak to some of those involved in the programme so we could hear more.

Trish and Dave Guilford from Sussex stayed in Ferragudo from mid-December to mid-February after their specially filmed search for an ideal winter getaway. They chose a two-bedroom apartment at €650 a month and enjoyed their first stay in the Algarve so much that they have booked accommodation in Ferragudo for six months throughout the whole of next winter.

Mandy Hughes, a Lagoa-based property consultant, who managed the majority of the venues for the Get Away for the Winter filming in the Algarve last October, says the winter rental market here is very buoyant.

“Every year we are seeing more visitors from both Europe and further afield, particularly America and Canada.” She says the winter trend provides a great option for local owners who rent their property out in the summer months but often have it standing empty over the winter. A quality, two-bedroom house or apartment in a good location can often be rented for between €500 and €800 per month plus utility costs in the winter.

“There is not a great demand for villas over the winter as those visiting from November to April tend to be retired couples.” As many of the major holiday resorts almost shut down over the winter months, less publicised places such as Lagos and Ferragudo are entertaining the bulk of the winter visitors.

Mandy says.

“The long term rental market, involving lets of twelve months or more, has also become increasingly busy.

Property sales are a very important side of our business and we see that many overseas purchasers are opting to rent before they buy – giving themselves time to decide on their preferred area over a 12 month period rather than basing their property choice on relatively short holiday experiences.”

Mandy notes that many of those investing in an Algarve property may be well placed to enjoy it either as solely a second home, or making the most out of their investment with holiday and long term lets. “In Algarve Sales and Rentals we have found that property owners are turning to us to manage the whole rental process for them. That includes advertising, finding tenants, arranging contracts and then getting the tenants settled into the property.

“The incentives to do this are many, not least of which is no longer having to pay utilities, gardeners, and pool maintenance.

“Once they have taken all their costs into account, 95% of owners come to the conclusion that they actually make more profit for a long-term rental than they do for the summer holiday market.”

Trish and Dave Guildford, retirees who have fallen in love with the Algarve as a result of taking part in the first episode of the BBC’s Get Away for the Winter series, are also expecting to make a profit next winter. While renting in Ferragudo again, this time for six months from next October, they intend to rent out their Sussex home. They anticipate a far higher income per month from their own house than they will be paying in Ferragudo, plus saving on UK heating bills, food and other less expensive items here.

Trish and Dave, who stayed in Ferragudo from midDecember to mid-February, say they would consider renting elsewhere in the Algarve in future years. “We love the Portuguese and especially the Algarve area with its beautiful scenery and glorious beaches and walks. The feeling of friendliness from the locals is really lovely. We feel safe here and less stressed.”

Mandy Hughes, of the Lagoa-based company Algarve Sales and Rentals, did the background research and suggested accommodation in the €650 to €800 a month in locations other than the already most publicised places. Mandy, a consultant with the company Algarve Sales and Rentals, co-ordinated details of the property search that spanned five full days early last October. On camera, another agent with much experience in all sections of the property business here, Nick Austin, gave Dave a guided tour around a fisherman's cottage and a two-bedroom apartment in Ferragudo, a two-berdoom apartment in Vilamoura, and a typical Portuguese townhouse in Lagos.

They visited a property in Porches too, but it did not feature in the show as it was out of the price bracket.

An unusual feature of the series is that one of the couple – in this case Dave's wife – stays at home.

Trish, was not in the Algarve in person during the filming, but was filmed daily in their Sussex home taking part in her husband's guided tours via Skype.

Dave, is a 74-year-old retired independent financial adviser, while 71-Trish worked as a baby sign teacher and vibrogym exercise coach. Of the four properties they were shown, the Guilfords went for the Ferragudo apartment.

The Algarve programme can be watched on BBC1 Catch-up.

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Trish & Dave

Community

Marley and his mum A few months ago we introduced you to six-year-old Marley who has various medical conditions including muscular dystrophy and his mother, Kate Ignacio. At the time we were helping to support Kate’s campaign to raise money for an electric wheelchair which they are delighted to have now got and thank everyone for their help. Here Kate gives us an update and tells us about some forthcoming fundraising events.

“Sadly Marley is now being cared for at home as his medical care is taking priority at the moment. He is currently off school and very heavily medicated.

I have had to change all aspects of my life to become a full time carer for the time being. I don’t know how long until we get sick of each other but going it’s ok so far!

Whilst seeing the private surgeon for Marley’s eye problem we were alerted to the fact Marley has severe cerebral pressure. Things are all starting to make sense with recent collapses, swollen liver and alerted us to very urgent and serious problems which needed to be treated. The problem with genetic conditions is that sometimes really important signs can be ignored as so little is known.

We are now awaiting him to be ready for cerebral shunt surgery as soon as possible.

This was suggested to us around a yearand-a-half ago. Subsequently they said it wasn’t top priority as there was flow of the cerebral fluid. This is not the case now and obviously a huge worry.

Since seeing various specialists and consultants Marley now has to undergo various treatments, procedures and testing for him to be ready for surgery.

Abnormalities which were detected during the last few months need to be treated before further procedures take place and what we are currently undergoing and the reason behind him needing full time care.

I am hoping to start to get some insight

with the genetics department if there is any link to a gene mutation which could help us in the future to indicate what problems might occur. It’s like fighting a constant battle with new areas constantly appearing. We don’t know how much this is all going to come to and I think it will develop over time so we are trying to do as much fundraising as possible.

We have been utilizing the state system as much as we can however some tests and procedures we just can’t wait for the state to approve. We need to see specialists across the country or potentially abroad as soon as possible.

Time is a massive factor. In order for Marley to get the help he needs as quickly as possible we want to raise the support for specialists, tests, surgery and subsequent issues. This has now become our priority.

The first fundraising event which is being organized is the Marley Benefit. We will be having a lovely meal with live music and invite everyone to enjoy a fantastic evening on March 15th in Quinta do Paraiso, Carvoeiro. Fantastic cabaret acts, auction and raffle supported by local businesses. It isn’t one to be missed, please get in touch to book tickets for the Algarvian Event of the Year!

Some of the auction prizes include a signed Real Madrid shirt. a holiday at Clube Paraiso, a round of golf at the Penina Golf Course, a spa day at the Jupiter and a twohour taster session in oil painting by by Karen Wride.

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If you can add an auction prize or want to make a bid please email: marleybenefit@yahoo.com Other fundraising events this month include a skydive which is being done by family friend Grahame Weston who is afraid of heights! He will be doing the skydive with his children on his 50th birthday on March 24th in Alvor. If you want to sponsor him go to Kate’s blog.

Another family friend, Marie Hindle, has been training hard to run the 21km Lisbon Marathon on March 15th. Again - you can find details about sponsoring her on the blog.

Money raised will be going to the medical procedures and treatments he desperately requires. Money is also needed for equipment and there is a list on the blog with the details. Any more we raise in various fundraising initiatives will be going to concreting the front of our house to make it more wheelchair friendly, bathroom equipment so he can go to the toilet and have a bath safely. We have various wish list items to make Marley’s life more comfortable and as independent as possible. Every penny helps and most importantly thank you for everyone who supports us from near and afar.

You can find out about forthcoming events and details about how to donate through Kate’s blog.  www.marleyandmum.com

What's on in March Sausage Fair This year the annual Monchique Traditional Sausage Fair will take place on March 3rd and 4th.

The aim of the event is to promote and familiarise people with locally crafted sausages from the serra made from the meat of Iberian pigs and produced

in accordance with the region’s traditional methods.

The fair also promotes other produce from the uplands such as medronho brandy, typical homemade confectionery, honey, liqueurs and handicrafts.

The venue is the Municipal Heliport in Monchique.

A fair celebrating Folar da Páscoa will take place in São Marcos da Serra (in the Silves area) at the end of the month. Folar is a traditional Portuguese treat for Easter. The cake or bread can be sweet or salty depending on the region it comes from.

 +351 282 910 200  www.cm-monchique.pt

Gardening spring fair The MGAP (Mediterranean Gardening Association Portugal) will be holding its annual Spring Fair on Saturday March 3rd at Quinta da Figuerinha, near Silves. See www.qdf.pt for directions.

There will be excellent opportunities to buy the most appropriate plants for your garden and to benefit from advice and guidance from knowledgeable nursery suppliers.

Catering and bar service also will be available at the Quinta bar and from a pop up café run by the volunteers from the charity, Friends of the Canil of

Fantastic Folar

Portimão. The proceeds will help fund a sterilisation campaign for the dogs of homeless and low income owners.

Entrance fee is €1 per person (under 16s free) and there is free on-site parking as well as the popular plant crèche where you can leave your purchases in safe hands while you continue to enjoy the many attractions of the day. The event opens at 10am to members and 11am to the public.

More information and updates will be posted on the MGAP Facebook events page and website.

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Traditional producers of Folar and other mountain delicacies are usually present at this fair which takes place on March 30th, March 31st and April 1st between 11am and 8pm.

Other traditional mountain products that will be promoted at the event will include other regional cakes, honey and sausages. During the fair there will be plenty to see and do including musical entertainment too.

The Folar da Páscoa is a symbol of brotherhood, friendship and reconciliation, and when covered with eggs, as in the south, it is also a symbol of fertility, rebirth and resurrection.

 +351 282 440 856  www.cm-silves.pt  cultura@cm-silves.pt

Sequential skydive Skydive Algarve will be hosting the Sequential Games between April 4th and April 8th. The event will involve about 100 skydivers in three different teams. Each team has 28 participating skydivers.

formation of 45 skydivers is the unofficial national record here in Portugal of the maximum number of skydivers jumping together in formation.

This is a formation skydiving event.

Formation skydiving is when the skydivers all jump out of the plane at the same time and form attractive shapes, joined together, in the sky during freefall.

The event is organised and coached by three well known skydivers Dieter Kirsch from Germany, ‘Milko’ aka Ian Hodgkinson from the UK and Patrick Passe from France.

They will perform formations of 28 skydivers as well as 45 skydivers at a time- this means Skydive Algarve will be using three of their Dornier G92 aircraft. Each plane carries 15 skydivers to the 14,000ft altitude. A

There will be participants flying in from all over the world for this event.

Skydive Algarve are very excited to be welcoming this event here for the third consecutive year.

 www.skydivealgarve.com

Festa das Tochas Floridas

Fado Festival

is the only town to keep the tradition alive.

The procession of the Resurrection, in São Brás de Alportel, a village in the eastern Algarve, is a sight to behold this Easter (Pascoa in Portuguese).

Festivities begin at 9.30am, when visitors will be able to flowers strewn across the town’s streets. The flowers are usually collected a month beforehand to ensure there is enough time to make the displays as beautiful as possible. Two fairs will then open – one selling handicrafts near the local church and another selling local delicacies at Largo S. Sebastião.

São Brás de Alportel will host its traditional Festa das Tochas Floridas on Easter Sunday (April 1st).

The main procession is scheduled for 11am, which will begin at the local church.

The event gives visitors a chance to experience a century-old tradition, once celebrated throughout the Algarve. Several towns used to host a procession with torches lit by fire to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. These days, however, São Brás

During the afternoon there will be music and stalls selling regional snacks and sweets.

The typical sweet almonds from São Brás are a particular delight..

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Lagoa will be hosting a Festival Sons of Fado – Patrimínio Cultural Imaterial da Humanidade. The festival’s final is being held at the Arade Congress Center on March 3rd at 9pm, where the finalists will compete with each other to become the winner of the Festival Sons do Fado. Fábia Rebordão is the guest fadista, considered to be one of the best voices of new fado.

If you are interested in this event then you can find out more contacting: Auditorium Municipal de Lagoa +351 282 380 452 Convent of S. José +351 282 380 434 Tickets will cost €12 and €10 and they are available online.

 www.cm-lagoa.pt

Out and about

Photo © davesheldrakephotography.com

Carnival time in Loulé At this time of year many towns across the Algarve come alive with the sounds and flamboyant style of the carnival. The oldest carnival in the country is the one in Loulé and this year’s was as vibrant, colourful and lively as ever.

Entry is still only €2 which has to be the best value for over two-and-ahalf hours of music, dancing, parades and floats, and the most amazing spectacle.

The Carnival in Loulé, lasted for three days in total. Every year there is as special theme with a satirical twist.

This year the motto was Summit of Loulé, a parody of the Web Summit of Technology and Entrepreneurship in Lisbon.

The 14 richly decorated floats offered a sharp satire of the main national and international events of recent months.

Needless to say the Portuguese Prime Minister, António Costa, Donald Trump,

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Angela Merkel, Putin and Cristiano Ronaldo weren’t spared!

Yes, the samba tunes are catching and the women clad in feathers and a few strings might be more at home in Rio de Janeiro, but contrary to popular belief, Carnival didn’t come from Brazil. It originated in Italy several centuries ago when people dressed up in costumes and celebrated the day before Lent. As Catholics couldn’t eat meat during this period, they called their festival carnevale ('to put away the meat'). It soon spread to other Catholic countries in Europe, including Portugal. Carnival was brought to Brazil via Madeira by Portuguese colonisers.

Today, Carnival takes place as a huge party where fantasies and costumes reign, where children and adults alike party in colorful masks and costumes.

It’s a time of fun and games following the popular proverb "No Carnival leads to evil".

March Calendar Promote your events and activities here - it’s FREE! Email your listings to us: for.tomorrow@hotmail.com

Useful Numbers General

Fitness Fab Fun Fitness | Fri 11.30am, €6 Buganvilia Fitness Club, Alvor 915 396 263 QiGong Mon 10am, Yoga Mon & Wed 8 - 9.30am & Tue & Fri 7 - 8.15pm, Pilates Mon 7.30pm, Clinical Pilates Tue & Thurs 12pm, Vinyasa Yoga Tues & Fri 7am (2x week €45 p.month), Meditation Fri 8.30pm (By appointment), €25 p.m Villa Prana | Portimão 282 484 256 Aerobics & Abs Mon 10am, Total Toning Wed 10am, Body Conditioning Thurs 10am, €4 Alvor Community Centre, 934 393 232 Qi Gong Class Thurs 7.30pm, 35€/month | Centro Serenity, Lagoa (make a left at the roundabout after Fatacil), 962 009 703 Taekwondo Mon Thurs & Fri 7pm | €45p/m (child) €60 p/m (adult), Fitball Mon & Thurs 9.15 - 10am, Yoga Tue 11am, Power Circuit Tue 6.30pm, Body Shape Wed 10am, Power Hour Thurs 10am, Qi Gong Thurs 11am, Zumba Mon, Wed & Fri 11am, Kids Yoga Wed 5pm, €8.50 Carvoeiro Clube 282 350 800 A Taste of Yoga Tues 11am Rocha Brava Carvoeiro, Yin Yoga Mon 11am Vale d'Oliveiras Carvoeiro & Tues 8.15am | Serenity Lagoa, Hatha Yoga Mon 4.30pm | V.d'O .Carvoeiro & Thurs 8.15am | Serenity Lagoa, Gentle Yoga Fri 11am | V. d’O. Carvoeiro Sat 11am | Rocha Brava Carvoeiro, €10 911 510 641 Hatha Yoga Mon 8 & 10am €10 | Pilates Thur 9.45am €25p/m Espaço Portas do Sol Portimão | Ideias do Levante, 965 017 845 Dance Fusion Fitness Mon 3.30pm €3 Moley’s Bar, Campsite Alvor, 07580117863

Classes Piano Lessons Mon & Thur 5pm €45 p/m | Private Singing Lessons €30 | Painting Classes Fri 6pm €35 p/m Music Theory & Study Group €50p/m | Espaço Portas do Sol Portimão | Ideias do Levante, 965 017 845 Tap Dance Classes Tues 5pm (7-18yrs) & Wed 6pm (New Adults 16+yrs), BOA Esperança Atletico Clube Portimonense, Portimão, 282 422 976 Pregnant Classes | Tues & Thurs 1.15pm, 2 p/wk €45 p.month, Villa Prana Portimão 282 484 256 Sevillanas Dance Classes Wed 8.15pm €22 p/m, Private sevillanas or Flamenco Classes avaliable, Academia Dança Mais | Portimão, 962 556 856 Private Piano Lessons | €80x8/ €15 p/less. Parchal Svetlana 936 786 266 Dog Socialisation Walk Sat 9am, €5 | Porches, 967 925 099 Private Yoga & Partner Yoga €15-25 p.session, Portimão 936 786 267 Latin American & Ballroom Dancing Tues 10am (imp.) | 11.45 (beginners)| 12.30 Dancers practise & new variations Jive 11-11.45am Alvor Community Centre Wed 7pm (All Levels practise) & 8pm (beginners) Carvoeiro Club de Tenis, €5, 961 916 821 Scottish Country Dancing Mon 7.30- 9.30pm, €1.50 Nobel International School Lagoa, 282 356 029 Dog Instruction (Group lessons) Sat 5pm | 1st by appoint., Hotel do CÃO | Rasmalho | Portimão, 964 083 602 Portuguese Beginners Class Mon 10am, €7, Portelas, 912 417 994

Events February 3rd Cleaning of Praia Grand Free, Ferragudo, 4th Walking Around Mercês Stream, €10, Amendoeira, Querença (Loulé), 11th, Fonte Santa - Picota - Monchique, €15, 17th Walking in Alferce & Distillery €10 Quimera Experience, 962 647 74 February 15, Angles of Lagoa Opening of a photographic exhibition of over 50 sets of "guardian angel" tiles Curated by Ron B. Thomson, Biblioteca Municipal de Lagoa Quiz Night Mon 8.30pm, Rodizio of Tapas 7pm (call for dates), BBQ Meat Feast Sun 2pm – 9pm, €6.50, The Courtyard Bistro & Bar Alvor Richard 912 44 1143 Group Lesson - Short Game Area & Driving Range Wed 10am - 1pm | €20 p.p & Fri 2 - 3.30pm | €15 p.p, Espiche Golf +351 282 688 250

Charity/ Support March 21st Alzheimer's/ Dementia Support Group 11am, Cafe Bom Dia, Rua Moinho do Azeite | Lagos, Carol 926 297 527 or Kirsteen 968 084 946 AA Meeting Portimão: Mon 7.30pm - 9pm & Fri 730pm, Beco das Hortensias Lote 18 R/C/ B Vale Franca | Porches (Lagoa): Thur 7.30pm Centro Cultural D. Dinis Rua da Praça 2 | Albufeira: Tue 8pm | Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Albufeira 919 005 590 Depression & Bipolar Support Group | First Monday of every month 6.30-8.30pm, Upstairs Casa Inglesa, Portimão | 914 878 927

EMERGENCY TOURIST SUPPORT AIRPORT TRANSFER

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Consulate/ Embassy BRITISH FRENCH (FARO) GERMAN (LAGOS) DUTCH (LISBON) CANADIAN (FARO) SWEDISH EMBASSY

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

Alvor TAXI DIAGO SILVA HEALTH CENTRE PHARMACY HOSPITAL FIRE POLICE STATION AERODROMO SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE PHYSICAL THERAPY

966 214 517 282 459 268 282 459 588 282 420 400 282 420 130 282 420 750 282 496 581 282 457 841 282 457 499 928 022 464

Portimão HEALTH CENTRE PHARMACY PRAIA DA ROCHA HOSPITAL CENTRO FIRE POLICE STATION MARITIME POLICE TRAIN STATION THEATRE TEMPO TOURIST BOARD

282 420 161 282 425 858 282 485 641 282 450 300 282 420 130 282 417 217 282 417 714 282 423 056 282 402 470 282 402 487

Carvoeiro CITY COUNCIL 282 356 690 TOWN INFO 282 357 728 TAXI COMPANY 282 460 610 BUS STATION (LAGOA) 282 341 301 PHARMACY 282 357 463 HOSPITAL 282 357 320 FIRE STATION (LAGOA) 282 352 888 POLICE STATION 282 356 460 PLUMBER ANTÓNIO 962 870 665 BUILDER BOTO 282 461 336 PAINTING BY STEVE 916 666 210

Ferragudo TAXI ANTÓNIO 965 881 971 HEALTH CENTRE 282 461 361 PHARMACY 282 461 232 HOSPITAL (PORTIMÃO) 282 450 300 FIRE 282 420 130 POLICE STATION 282 420 750 PAINTER MARIO 967 881 062 FIREWOOD 917 601 798

Silves CENTRO DE SAÚDE 282 440 020 GNR 282 440 290 BOMBEIROS 282 442 411 PHARMACY 282 442 191 TAXIS 282 460610 SWIM/SPORTS COMPLEX 282 440 270 JABUTIVET VET 282 445 648 EVA (BUS) 282 442 338

Charity news

Meeting the call from May-Day

BY STEVEN SUTTON On Sunday February 11th TACT members and readers of Tomorrow met up at the May-Day Dog Sanctuary for the first Giving Back Day of the year.

In total there were over 20 volunteers who helped during the day, all armed with tools and a determination to help a very worthwhile cause!

The sanctuary in Vila do Bispo is a safe haven for dogs that have been ill treated or found abandoned.

We were told of dogs from all kinds of situations that were heartbreaking. As we walked around we could see the work that goes into the day-to-day running of this amazing place and the help that we gave was very well received. Last year over 100 dogs were re-homed from there and this is all down to the hard work of the people who work there.

The day was spent re- building the pens, clearing the runs and play areas. In addition we fixed the roofs of the shelters and making them more comfortable and water tight. Another team fixed and made secure the fences around the compound.

The dogs watched with some curiosity and eagerness as we worked the day away. All of them have their own personalities and characters, and were all overjoyed to see us.

It was sad to leave the dogs as they had found a way in to our hearts that day but we leave knowing that we have created something special for them to enjoy and be safe in. We still have three more Giving Back Days this year.

The next one will be focused on the environment in April, the third will focus on people in July and the fourth will be decided later but it will be in October.

We will tell you more details over the next few months.

If you would like to take part in one of our days or would like to know how you can get involved with our charity. Send your enquiry to Steven at steven@tomorrowalgarve.com

Family fun run Last month as part of the Tomorrow charity (TACT) events we joined forces with a school in Lagos to raise funds for two local good causes. More than 100 people turned out for this joint event which was held with Bambino School. The money raised - a fantastic €707 - was divided between the Red Cross and Associação Dream It. During the one hour run, over 300 laps were completed by all participants. The day began with a warm up for all participants followed by the run itself which kicked off at 10.30am. All the runners completed the 1st lap together, then the more adventurous carried on to complete as many laps as they could.

The day was a huge success thanks to the efforts of Collegio Bambino and all the staff that attended on the day and supported the race. The Tomorrow Algarve Charity (TACT) and Bambino donated the refreshments and also the bouncy castle that kept the little ones happy. A special thank you to the Red Cross and Dream It who also attended and participated in the race.

The idea for the charity fun run came from one of Collegio Bambino’s students , Harrison Harding (aged nine), who said he wanted to raise money for worthy charities and have fun at the same time. TACT hopes that this will become an annual event so look out for next year’s fun run details.

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Health

Pets Mate

BY LARS RAHMQUIST

Tai Chi (Taiji quan): guide your energy flow

BY GABRIELE GUHR

Until very recently there had not even been a tenuous link between canine heartworm disease (HWD) and babies.

HWD is fatal in dogs if left unchecked.

Last year we saw three dogs die from end stage heartworm disease, which is a preventable disease.

Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes feeding from dog to dog. The mosquito is an essential (intermediate) host or the parasite. Part of the heartworm life cycle occurs within the mosquito, so it is needed to infect another dog. A dog cannot catch it from another dog, only the mosquito.

HWD-infected dogs can present with coughing or increased respiratory rate and effort. Some dogs present only with lethargy and some don’t have any clinical signs at all! So, it can be a silent killer. Even treatment for HWD is dangerous and potentially fatal, as the dying worms fly off into the lungs. Treatment often involves hospitalisation of the dog for several weeks to ensure dead worms don´t make for a dead dog.

There is an injection we use at the Lagos Vet Clinic which gives full protection against the disease. This is the time of year to get the injection.

And now the (very) tenuous link between heartworm and babies: Jenny and I just had a new baby boy.

Ziggy Anders Rahmquist joined us at the end of January and, so far, he seems very happy to have done so.

Jenny will be closing Lagos Groomers for the time being. We would like to thank all our friends and lovely clients for the presents and good wishes.

 www.lagosvet.com

Tai Chi means literally supreme ultimate boxing, and is a particular style of chinese Kung Fu, a soft martial art. Tai chi is not just a physical exercise, tremendous Qi (energy) is generated and circulates throughout the body when ones adheres to certain theories of movements and specific posture alignment. The direction and the flow of energy and power within the body are controlled and guided by the specific form (style).

effective for relieving illness such as hypertension, arthritis, asthma, insomnia, migraine, depression and nervousness. It develops more vital energy and the calm of mind. If practised properly, it can prevent or relieve knee injuries. Today Taiji has spread worldwide and is mostly based on one of the most famous five traditional schools: Chen style, Yang style, Wu style, Wu (Hao) style and Sun style.

It is practised both for its defense training and its health benefits. Being

Classes for Wu (Hao) style are held in Lagoa and Carvoeiro

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Don’t stress

BY ANDREA SCHOONHEIM There are basically two ways to deal with this; one is to prevent the tension from building up and two is to get rid of it, without hurting someone else or ourselves. For both we need awareness. We have to learn to be conscious, so we can notice when the tension starts building or is there already.

A simple way of doing that is to pay attention to your hands.

Observe your hands as often as you think of it and notice what they are

doing. Are they resting in a relaxed way on a table, in your lap or on your steering wheel? Are they holding a pen, a knife, a tennis racket or golf club without squeezing it? Are they clenched? Are they stretched out (relaxed fingers are always bent a little bit)?

Whatever tension you might notice, let it go. It is that simple. Be aware of your hands. If they are not relaxed, relax them and you will feel your arms relax, your shoulders, your lower jaw and maybe even the rest of your body.

 +351 282 343 379 / 911 510 641  www.ishani-yoga.com

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Business

I.T. can be easy

BY STEVEN DUNWELL Time to say goodbye… disposing of your old computer.

So, what do you do when you get a shiny new computer and you need to get rid of your old one? Before you take it to the local recycling point, ensure its hard drive doesn’t become a potential treasure chest for pesky identity thieves.

Hold on, what exactly is a hard drive? www.Wikipedia.org defines it as: A hard disk drive (HDD) is a data storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information using one or more rapidly rotating disks (platters) coated with magnetic material.

Understand Your Hard Drive Computers often hold personal and financial information, including: - Passwords - Account numbers

- Addresses and phone numbers - Medical and prescription information - Tax returns - Internet browsing history

physically destroy it. It is most satisfying drilling holes through an old hard disk!

But please remember to wear proper protective gear!

When you save a file, it is scattered around the hard drive in bits and pieces. When you reopen that file, the hard drive gathers the bits and pieces and reconstructs them. When you delete a file the links to reconstruct the file disappear. But parts of the file can remain on your hard disk and they can be retrieved with special programs. To remove this data permanently, the hard drive needs to be wiped clean.

How to Dispose of Your Computer

How to Clean a Hard Drive Before you clean a hard drive, don’t forget to save the files you want to keep to: - USB pen drive - CD-ROM - An external hard drive - Your new computer Utility programs to wipe a hard drive can be found online and can be inexpensive or in some cases free. Consider using a program that overwrites or wipes the hard drive many times; otherwise, the deleted information could still be retrieved.

Or you can remove the hard drive, and

Recycle-There are many local electronic recycling points on the Algarve, the two I use can be found by the Bombeiros in Lagos and the other in the underground car park of the Aqua shopping centre in Portimão.

Donate - Many organizations collect old computers and donate them to charities.

Resell - Some people and organizations buy old computers. Check local internet and Facebook pages.

Remember, most computer equipment contains hazardous materials that don’t belong in a landfill. For example, many computers have heavy metals that can contaminate the earth. Please recycle responsibly.

If you have any questions about this topic, suggestions for future subjects or require assistance with any I.T. challenges, I am very happy to help.

 sdunwell@sky.com  + 351 936 387 512

Business drinks The British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, in association with the Dutch-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and the French-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is hosting its next International Business Drinks, on March 1st at Monte da Quinta Resort, in Quinta do Lago. The event will start at 6pm.

The International Business Drink is a business networking event in an informal setting and aims to encourage the establishment of contacts

 a.silva@bpcc.pt

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between businesspeople from different nationalities established in the Algarve. The event usually brings together representatives of all Chambers of Commerce involved, as well as a diverse set of companies from different fields of activity.

Participation in the event is free, with all the catering being sponsored by Monte da Quinta Resort and Wines & Co, but registration is mandatory and places are limited. To register just send an email.

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Food & Drink

José’s perfect Panna Cotta José Pisa was recently on Portugal’s Junior Masterchef TV show. Here he shares his favourite recipe.

Ingredients: 2 packets of cream (200ml each) 1 glass of milk (200ml) 150 gr of sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 sheets of gelatin

Add the gelatin leaves well drained and stir without boiling.

Put the mixture in the moulds and put them in the fridge.

You can add strawberry jam, peach, tomato, red fruits as accompaniments.

You can read more about José on page 6

Recipe: Place the gelatin sheets in cold water for six minutes.

Heat the remaining ingredients until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot.

If you have a recipe that you would like to share then please email our editor: amber2@tomorrowalgarve.com

Delightful Daura If you fancy a little drive down the coast you will find that a new restaurant has opened its doors in Lagos. Daura is down on Lagos Marina and it is getting rave reviews. We asked Susie Green to give us the low down.

From the outset let me say that Daura is no ordinary restaurant.

Laura and Dan have been visiting Lagos for many years and have both fully committed to providing locals and tourists alike with a wonderful dining experience.

Only one of us managed a dessert of panettone bread and butter pudding with Cointreau mascarpone, light as a feather. Even though Daura offer a full selection of both local and international wines, it's hard to get past their house wines which are served straight from the cask at a very reasonable €3.50 per glass.

Laura's warm welcome sets the tone, followed

by Bruno's expertly mixed selection of wonderful cocktails is a relaxing start to any evening. Dan's enthusiasm shines through when chatting about his choice of ingredients which are paramount to the quality of his menu.

Many glasses later we relaxed in the very comfortable and stylish bar area. Feeling a glass of fizz would nicely finish the evening, Kaja suggested a glass of Blanc de Blanc champagne. The best €5 I've spent in a long time! Kaja very attentively took care of us for the rest of the evening and with no apparent rush to go anywhere, it was the perfect end.

Our starters of rabbit gnocchi with wild mushrooms, roast quail, caramelised onions with onion purée and wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil were delicious and introduced us to Dan's eclectic choice of ingredients.

The main event included pan seared turbot with mussels, celeriac gnocchi, seafood veloute, Daura's gourmet burger with madeira shallots, fois gras and truffle fries, and a scrummy seafood risotto for me.

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Daura is a friendly, welcoming and unpretentious dining experience which wholeheartedly deserves to succeed. Whether it's brunch, their great value small plates lunch menu, or just to sample a glass of wine or cocktail, venture round to the quieter end of the Marina, they are right get next door to the Portuguese Museum of Waxworks, and support this exciting new venture.

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And Finally...

10 minutes with... John McGarvey John McGarvey left Ireland when he was just 17-year-old armed with a small suitcase and a tool box. His career took him from carpentry to bridge construction in Dubai. His adventures also took him to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Botswana, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. The 84-year-old, who started The Geese Society and various Irish societies around the world, now lives in Silves.

Please tell us about yourself?

I grew up in Donegal and started my working life as an apprentice carpenter.

When I was 17 I moved to England with some friends to work, although my parents were set against it, so I snuck out of the house.

Although finding plenty of work in the UK I still had itchy feet. I saw an advert for carpenters to emigrate to Rhodesia with the 1820s Settlers Association, I immediately applied and was soon on my way to Africa. My work and travels there eventually led me to the copper mines in Chingola, Northern Rhodesia. It was here that I fell in love and married a lovely Scottish teacher called Isobel with whom I continued to share the love of life and travel.

Please tell us about some of the projects you worked on.

Having progressed from carpenter to general foreman my work then took me to the Middle East where I worked in a number of countries including Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. In Dubai, as well as several building projects we were commissioned to enlarge the original Al Maktoum Bridge crossing the creek which divided the then town. After this was

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completed came the request to build the new Al Gahrood Bridge.

What was the biggest challenge you faced working in different countries?

The only time I was not happy in my work was when I was transferred to Nigeria where the level of corruption made it nearly impossible to function. Apart from there the other countries and places I have visited all still hold fond memories for me.

Please tell us how you ended up in the Algarve.

After enjoying so many years in warm climates we knew that we did not want to spend our retirement being cold and wet in the UK or Ireland so spent several holidays visiting possible alternatives.

When visiting the small fishing town of Albufeira in the late 70s we called in to a small taverna for a drink, whilst there we asked the old proprietor if he could recommend somewhere to go for dinner.

After a wonderful meal, we called back to the taverna to thank the old man for his recommendation, and after a few reciprocal rounds asked to settle our bill. We were politely told that he could not possibly charge us for anything as he was closed that day and only there for a stock take.

This was the deciding factor for the Algarve

being the place for us to retire.

If you could give any advice to a 25 year old, what would it be?

Every day is school day and you can never stop learning. My advice would be to work hard and always keep an open mind. I tried and hope I succeeded in leaving every place in a better state than when I arrived.

Always stay on good terms with the local community as well as employers as you never know if you will be working in the same place or meeting the same people in the future.

Please tell us about the most inspirational people you have met, and why.

The most inspirational person during my life was my father who was the local doctor for Milford, Kilmacrennan, Teramon and surrounding areas. He had a surgery in the house where he would receive patients in the morning and house visits in the afternoon. Being a country doctor there were also knocks on the door or occasional phone calls (not many people had phones) in the middle of the night. On some occasions when he was overtired he would wake me and ask me to drive him to some distant farm where his services were needed. He always did so with a smile on his face and respect for his patients.

Your favourite restaurant - Churrasqueira Valdemar, Silves (also known as the Chicken Lady or Chicken in the gutter) is the restaurant that I visit most.

Your favourite beach - not a beach person.

Your favourite day out - I was very keen on sports when I was younger and have played football, Gaelic football, rugby and golf when I had the time. I still enjoy watching sports on TV and get a bit of exercise at the Adventure Golf in Alvor.

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