AlgarvePLUS magazine April '20 by Martin

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elcome

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and thank you all for the amazing comments following the first issue of Algarve Plus – more than we ever imagined! We are thrilled not only with the response but also with the number of people who have come forward and want to get involved researching and writing, taking photos and creating artworks; some will certainly be joining the team. However, we are living in difficult times – terrifying times – where fear of the unknown has taken over our thinking, our movements, and our forward planning. At zero hour we pulled a feature on Easter, which possibly, will not be celebrated anywhere, and replaced it with two new stories that are not time or circumstance related. But we have retained details of April events listed in our Agenda pages, with contact details so that you can follow up closer to the dates. More than ever, we have looked to bring you a good, absorbing read that will entertain and inform. And we are producing a full digital, turn-page version which you can access online and on your ipad or phone. Be well and stay safe, and remain strong.

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The UK’s Auto Trader has released concept designs for what it forecasts vehicles will look like 30 years from now, based on the expertise of futurologist Tom Cheesewright, the rate of technological development, market trends, and research into consumer demand. The 2050 concept car, they say, is a fully-electric and autonomous vehicle which provides passengers with a spacious interior that’s geared up for business activities, as well as offering a range of technologies that allow them to customise their ‘driving’ experience. The spacious cabin is setup with an inward facing seating arrangement and the interior is kitted out with a large in-built TV, ideal for Skype calling or giving the slides a final check before that all-important meeting. There will be 360-degree panoramic windows with a black-out functionality and ‘digital paint’ allowing passengers to change the colour of their car at the tap of an app. What more could a driver want?

F R O N T COV E R : An old street lamp and deep blue skies in Faro, with Arco da Vila, the entrance to the old town, in the background

TWO AND YOU Bring two talented artists together – Fonseca Martins, master of florals and Karen D’Oliveira who specialises in people portraits – and the result is enchanting and highly original. This particular oil on canvas piece measures 110cm x 110cm and is priced at €2,900. You can, however, commission a special work with you as the star, and the flowers your own favourites. Contact taviradartes@gmail.com for details. IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE

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MOVE OVER FLYING SAUCERS….

FLOWERS

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Who wouldn’t say yes to a brilliant and ever-changing display of flowers at home or in their office or shop regardless of the weather? As the temperatures go up here, cut flowers go into wilt

Fala Portuguese? Or Francaise? Or Polish? Or any other language? Having difficulty making yourself understood? What you want is the Vasco Mini2 Translator which hears exactly what you’re saying and translates it into the chosen language, and pronounces the translation loud and clear in the correct accent – just like a native speaker would. It claims a 96% accuracy, translations are immediate and it comes with a free in-built life-long sim card which means you won’t get expensive roaming and data charges which a mobile would incurr. €249 from vasco-electronics.com/product/vasco-mini2

mode, so the services of Floral Image are really welcomed. A multi-national company that operates across the globe, and has a warehouse in Faro, it provides a rental service of super-realistic, vibrant arrangements in good-looking glass vases with fake water. You get to choose your arrangement each month and prices start at €35. No contracts, no maintenance, eco friendly, and three sizes. Sounds – and looks – like the perfect arrangement! 917 770 508 for details

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WORTH A SERIOUS THOUGHT

Got kids or grandkids 7-11 years old? Renowned parenting expert Nadim Saad and psychotherapist Annabel Rosenhead worked with a team of youngsters to create a journal designed to instil positive attitudes to help children thrive. We have been told that regular use of the journal is likely to enhance emotional and mental health, especially at difficult times such family, school or friendships problems. Designed to promote confidence and resilience in the young, the colourful graphics, daily questions, inspirational quotes and worry boxes are some of the features that make the journal fun, rather than a chore. Check out happyconfident.com

Footloose. Love these little slip ons from the H&M Conscious collection. Grab then fast before they fly out. €79.99

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HANGABOUT

Called the Nestrest, this cocoon-like structure is regarded as an icon of contemporary design. From German outdoor furnishings expert, Dedon, it is laden with cushions, and its interior is comfortable, breathable and private. Once inside you can see out, but no one can see in – now that’s a bonus! Check out the Dedon range at Dunas Lifestyle in Almancil and if you prefer solid ground, there’s a base available.

Want the apron?

If you haven’t popped into Kit & Caboodle in Almancil (alongside the Algarve Express depot) you could be missing out on those little extras that add a designer touch to your home – stock changes all the time of ready-to-be-loved-again furniture and accessories. Last visit, we found huge mirrors in statement frames, and lovely painted china balls.

You’ll not only want the food when you read about Cafezique, in Loule – our Restaurant of the Month, page 15 – but when you get there you’ll want the aprons the staff wear. We checked… and found they come from a professional supply company in Braga called Xpepper. We’re thinking of asking Sara at Cafezique to add one on to their next order!

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Okay, so everyone needs a classic blue denim bomber but this white, oversized, chopped-short and carefully frayed jacket from Zara is a whole different story. And it’s one that fashionistas are falling for. €29.95

CAN A SCAR BE BEAUTIFUL?

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CHERYL GILMORE, DAUGHTER OF A N A M E R I C A N FAT H E R A N D P R O U D P O RT U G EU S E M OTH ER , M OV ED H ER E F R O M AT L A N TA , G E O R G I A , W I T H H E R HUSBAND RON FOUR YE ARS AGO. HER S T O R Y I S O N E T H AT W I L L I N S P I R E O T H E R S

HEN MY HUSBAND and I retired and moved to the Algarve a few years ago, I made a silent vow that I’d have a simpler life and live free of my dependency on designer names, magic potions and anti-aging creams. I wasn’t going to let the media or society steal my joy of growing old gracefully! I was even going to push away from my television and opt for warm, breeze-fi lled days on the beach or hours planting in my garden. I was going to learn to like myself as I was, and I actually looked forward to it! All of that changed after a routine mammogram here in November when, to my surprise, the radiologist discovered a lump. A biopsy, a slew of tests, X-rays, and scans later, I was told that surgery was required. Ron and I met with an excellent surgeon who told me how lucky I was that my cancer had been caught early and how great my prognosis would be; he methodically explained every step of the process moving forward. After listening to him detail what my next few months were going to look like, he asked if I had any questions. The fi rst one I asked was what kind of scar I would have and whether I could still wear a bikini. Looking back, I’m not very proud of that fi rst question but it was honestly what I was thinking about in that moment. Clearly, just knowing that I had an excellent chance of surviving my diagnosis wasn’t enough for me. I needed to know that I would emerge scar-free!

A story to tell Although scars are a part of the roadmap of our lives, they have always been scary to me because of their permanence. As children, we used to delight in telling our friends about the most dangerous thing we had done and how we had this big scar as a result! It showed our friends our courage and survivability, and we wore our scars like badges of bravery and honour. But that’s when we were kids. Now we look at a scar

and it reminds us to be better next time, to slow down and be more careful. Sometimes they are proof that something more serious has happened, and looking at them reminds us of how fragile we are and how cruel this world can be. I have managed to escape most large scars throughout my life and the smaller ones seem to have faded over time. The thought of having a big permanent mark on my body frightened me. But now my new scars tell some of those same things I felt as a child – they tell of my survivability. They are proof that I did the right thing. Now I am cancer free and embracing my new scars. I feel victorious! There are so many ways to become scarred in life, physically and otherwise, and to know that mine are the result of a decision that I made to live my best life and to continue to be here for my children, grandchildren, family

I want to see scars of others celebrated because they are beautiful and they tell our stories and friends reminds me that no one truly escapes this life without a scar of some kind. When we look at a scar from a burn or a cut, the lesson is in the leftovers. We survived it somehow, we became better because of it, and although we may not always be so proud to show off our scar, we’ve learned to live with it.

The right decision So to answer the question – yes, I think a scar can be beautiful when it’s viewed through the lenses of appreciation for the life we have now, and the realisation that each scar makes us stronger and more courageous. No longer am I interested in magazine and television ads that promise to help rid us of our scars, or lighten them, or magically make them disappear. I’d like to see an ad where we embrace the physical reminders of our survivability and our courage. I want to see scars of others celebrated because they are beautiful and tell our stories. And if I had the chance to redo that very fi rst meeting with my surgeon, I would ask this: “How soon can we schedule the surgery?”

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HREE HUNDRED years before this timepiece was invented, the Portuguese had revolutionised maritime exploration. Replacing the need for oarsmen, they designed a sailing boat – the caravel – that had triangular lateen sails able to propel the new light vessel forward and back across the wind. Travel at sea became much swifter and the need for navigational aids increased. More knowledge about the world was gained, and maps improved so that sailors at sea could find their latitude by waiting until the sun was overhead at noon and measuring its angle. The system showed the Equator as zero degrees on maps and all other imaginary lines of latitude were marked with numbers either North or South of it. Calculating longitude from East to West was a much more difficult process. It relied upon knowing the local time at sea and comparing it to the time at the departure port. Since the earth rotates through 360 degrees in 24 hours, a time difference of an hour is equal to 15 degrees of longitude. At the Equator this is the same as 1,020 miles, growing smaller as the longitude lines converge towards the Poles. On a clear day, sailors could easily recognise noon but they had no way of knowing the time at the departure port. Even a sophisticated pendulum clock that kept good time on land failed to do so when it was taken to sea. Affected by the rolling waves, temperature and air pressure, there was a further difficulty as all clocks stopped working when they were being wound up. Many attempts were made to keep clocks going at sea but since they either lost or gained time during the voyage it was not possible to work out the time at the departure point and the ship’s precise location. Opposite page: A typical medieval clock. Above: For navigational accuracy ships needed to be able to plot both latitude and longitude. Left: A binnacle

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Below: Portuguese Caravel Right: Intricate mechanical parts

The earth rotates through 360° in 24 hours; an hour’s time difference is equal to 15° of longitude Getting it right

Centurion bound from Spithead to Lisbon. The Master of the ship was responsible for reporting to the committee Numerous ships on many coasts were wrecked as on the chronometer’s performance but unexpectedly at the captains strived to plot their longitude correctly. end of the voyage he died before he had finished his log. Looking for a way of solving the problem, in 1714 a Harrison was issued with new instructions to return to British Parliamentary Committee offered a vast prize of England with Captain Wills on the HMS Orford. £20,000 to anyone who could come up with a This time the chronometer’s accuracy was reliable scheme. clearly recorded. When the ship neared Inspiring inventors with divergent the English coast the Captain supposed ideas, numerous suggestions were they were approaching Dartmouth. submitted. Proposals included The legendary H6 was Harrison – using the time as shown adaptations to ships’ rudders, rediscovered in the on H1 alongside his longitudinal carrying a sand-timer in a comedy series Only Fools calculations – concluded the land binnacle, observing the path and Horses when the they had spotted was 60 miles west, of Jupiter’s moons and firing Trotter brothers sold it at a on the Penzance peninsula. Writing cannons at regular intervals from fictitious sale in Sotheby’s an affi davit that confirmed Harrison’s a series of signal boats. The most for £6.2 million. findings, Captain Wills praised the promising submission was a clock or chronometer’s remarkable precision. chronometer, steadied by gimbals and Although it was an impressive achievement housed in a glass vacuum chamber. It also because the chronometer had lost several seconds had a pair of rods that continued to keep the during the voyage, the committee decreed that the £20,000 time whilst the machine was being wound up. These prize fund should not be awarded. Instead over the next useful features were an improvement on previous clocks 40 years they provided Harrison with small sums to finance but the new chronometer’s ability to keep accurate time the development of a more finely-tuned chronometer. on long voyages was still regarded as inadequate. Only after the intervention of King George III who, to his Taking up the challenge, John Harrison – a carpenter credit, recognised that Harrison had been unfairly treated, and amateur clockmaker from Barrow-on-Humber – was the balance of the coveted prize money presented. advanced the project. Adding oscillating weighted beams Two years later, aged 83, the world’s most inventive connected by temperature compensated springs and clockmaker died. His chronometers H1 – the time a friction-free escapement, his new chronometer was traveller that had made the journey to and from Lisbon named H1. H2, H3 & H4 can be seen at the Royal Observatory Twenty-two years after the prize was offered, Harrison in Greenwich. and H1 finally set off on a formal sea trial aboard HMS

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ago, Cafezique is the latest addition to Loulé's menu of restaurants and it is one that has a very distinct personality. Leaning on carefullycomposed unusual tastes and textures, it is deliciously different. The message here is 'sharing is caring' and the dishes are designed to satisfy all those at your table – we reckoned on two per person to please all appetites. Chef Leandro Araujo (previously of São Gabriel) is dedicated to all-things Portuguese – Bisaro meat, fish from Olhão, cheeses from Portal dos Queijos São Brás, while sommelier João Valadas seeks out

the best of Portuguese wines and offers great recommendations. The Champagne, however, is just that, and naturally from France! I need to tell you about the place itself, however, before singing the praises of the food. It looks charming from the street, all inviting glowing lights. Get inside and you don't know where to look first, from the open kitchen to the buttoned banquet seating piled high with cushions and dressed with hanging pots of herbs. Wines sit on a bar that houses an old weighing scale (try explaining that to the kids!) and wooden crates of fresh fruits. And there are oval tables rather than round, which makes conversation

FOOD Sharing, from the sea and the land

DECOR You'll want to do the same at home

PRICE From €6.90 to €16.90; puds around €7

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flow. No thudding music – and that's a delight in itself. There's a wine tasting room, and upstairs a small dining room – perfect for parties who want a bit of privacy. At the top, there's an enchanting small roof terrace, overlooked by the floodlit castle turret on one side, and the square below on the other – perfect for an early evening glass of wine. Okay, that's the tour done. Now the food. Bread first. Here it is a wheat sourdough, almost cake-like in texture, that comes with kaffir cultured butter. Then you struggle to make a decision. Lamb Kibbeh, peppermint and keffir (Leandro's grandmother's recipe); coastal prawn tartare; deep fried pastries with grilled octopus, homemade pumpkin ravioli with cheese whey, sage and pumpkin seeds. Then there's marinated mackerel with smoked new potatoes, salsa verde and roasted onion. Hungry? Me too. And that's before mention of the pressed Bisaro pork. Chips and salad? No way. This dish is accompanied by a fine carrot purée, bulhão-style cockles and mustard pickle. And it's a tastbudtingling triumph. Want more? Of course you do. Try the 73% chocolate ganache with peanut foam and coffee caramel. It's a sharing dish but one you'll want to keep for yourself. And the eggy Abade Priscos flan with blue cheese and roasted apples is divine.

‘Think of this as a tastebudtingling triumph’

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particular cause is how many direct their charity interests but there is a growing trend today to reach out and help many different small ventures where every cent or donation of goods has a huge impact. It is all about networking and recognising needs and sharing the caring with others. The Portugal Charity Chatroom is an example of what can be achieved by individuals and groups pulling together and helping each other attain certain goals. Think of it this wayâ&#x20AC;Ś spread the word to dozens of people that a poor family needs a cot for a new baby or mattress for a child who has been sleeping on the floor, or a basket for a

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young pup, and chances are that one of them will know someone who will know someone else who can find that cot, or that mattress or the right basket. This is what the Charity Chatroom was set up to achieve; links that will generate leads that will spread the word and fulfil the needs. The brainchild of Caroline Langston, previously a fashion designer, and mother to an autistic son, the chatroom developed over a couple of years, starting from a Facebook social chat group and then moving into a selland-buy operation called Algarve Emporium. In October 2017, Caroline came across an elderly Portuguese woman in a far-fromideal living situation. Through the contacts she had built via her various Facebook and

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Albufeira, some 20 participants took part. They included representatives from charities, like Banco Alimentar which is always looking for volunteers to take part in the food collection drives, Support for Families in the Algarve, Madrugada and the Associacao de Esperanca, which provides a service to patients in the hospital in Portimao, helping with everything from feeding to assisting with paperwork.

They did their two minutes, sharing experiences and talking about vital wants. Someone was looking for a chest of drawers for an exceptionally poor family. Three people came forward. Another wanted help to set up a fund-raising event. Another, representing a group for bereaved parents, wanted to set up café meetings for conversation and comfort for the parents who, through the kindness of others, get to spend short breaks here in the sunshine. Then there were those looking to help. A man involved in charity work in the UK wanting to find causes here; a couple moving to Carvoeiro looking for animal charities that need admin help. It was heart-warming listening to those twominute talks which could change so much for so many. I urge you to get involved.

R E A L I S I N G T H AT V I S I O N Caroline works closely with Su Davis of Support for Families in the Algarve; they are both part of the nine-member Associacao Guarda-Chuva, a charity created to support small organisations working in the region on behalf of needy individuals, children and families, and animal welfare. They jointly hold two coffee and donation collection events at Pão de Aldeia café next to Iceland in Guia, between 11am and 12 noon on the 15th and last day of each month, and are also setting up a regular monthly drop-off to the homeless in Albufeira.

Volunteers take turns to distribute donations to the homeless and get together a list of their requirements. It is difficult, Caroline explains, to prioritise – comparing families without food and the homeless without a sleeping bag is a tough call. But that’s where the network of willing helpers comes to the fore… if one person can’t handle a particular need, someone else will volunteer. To raise funds, Caroline sells donated items that have not been distributed. English books and DVDs, golf clubs, clothing and household linens are

examples of what can be sold on the Algarve Emporium website and Facebook page and at car boot sales. Then there are quiz nights where generous participants can be relied on for donations, and the all-new Adopt a Cuddly Toy Campaign is also proving to generate income. In this scheme, tired soft toys handed in go to animal shelters and the remainder are sold, complete with a name tag and an adoption certificate. Two gifts in one! A present for a loved one that produces money needed to buy something

for the homeless. Christmas, of course, is a time for real success stories. At a ‘party’ for the homeless and needy in Albufeira, 60 men and women were given goodie bags of toiletries, sweets and biscuits. Tealights in a glass holder and matches were distributed on Christmas Eve, and the homeless were invited to help themselves to any clothes and bedding needed. Music was provided by The Charity Man, also part of Associacao GuardaChuva and three volunteers offered haircuts and shaves. This is what community is all about.

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business groups, Caroline found offers of help coming in from all quarters. It was from that single experience that the Charity Chatroom was built. She explains: “There are many amazing people, with different backgrounds, interests and expertise, some working at grass roots and needing help with the projects they take on, some with remarkable ideas but no time to act on them, others who want to give their time and help causes but don’t know where they can be most useful. And there are still more who have things they would gladly donate to worthy causes. The networking group has brought everyone together to share their individual visions.” There have already been a number of events across the Algarve. By talking to people face to face and by placing and responding to requests posted on Facebook, interested parties are moving forward and feeling supported. The event format is simple: People with a cause or who have time to invest in helping others, register via the group page and then attend the get-together and have two minutes to present their aims. At the most recent event, in March in

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discussion, banter and disagreement as to which or what is the world’s oldest profession. The list can be narrowed down to about eight, with the skill of a builder sitting comfortably high up on the list. Most of us will engage the services of a builder at some point in our lives to make repairs, alterations and improvements to our homes and, more especially to build a house from scratch to our preferred design and specification. In today’s environmentally-conscious society, it is worth noting that the building sector globally consumes more energy (34%) than the transport sector (29%), and the industry sectors (28%). However, while it is the biggest polluter, it has a greater potential than any other sector to dramatically cut green house emissions at little cost. The savings are influenced by the quality and construction of buildings. For example ‘passive buildings’ are ultra-low energy consumers where the need for heating and cooling systems is greatly reduced and the insulating and thermal retention components are high. What satisfies this low energy model is an eco-conscious pre-fabricated or factory-built modular building.

Meeting a real need In the context of housing, the term ‘prefab’ conjures up images of cold, flimsy, and starkly bleak ‘boxes’ that were mass produced in the latter part of the 20th century. But interestingly, prefabricated buildings and cottages have

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been around since the early part of the 19th century. A ‘Portable Cottage’ was produced by a London carpenter for export to the colonies in Australia while the California Gold Rush saw a huge demand for prefabricated houses from Sweden, China, Britain and from parts of the United States to shelter the prospectors.

Thinking big And the prefab system wasn’t just restricted to small units. In 1855 the greatest engineer of the era, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was asked to design a hospital following an appeal by Florence Nightingale to the British Government in which she condemned the appalling state of military hospitals during the Crimean War. Brunel completed his designs in six days, developing a plan for pre-assembled units in wood, each measuring 27m by 12m, that would accommodate the needs of the hospital. Sixty units were manufactured in England and in the space of five short months were shipped to Turkey, to a peninsula called Erenkoy, near the ancient city of Troy, where they were re- assembled on site to create a hospital that was used to house the medical staff , the ancillary services and, incredibly for its time, to treat 1,000 patients under proper sanitary conditions. This unique hospital was called Renkioi. In America, as the new 20th century dawned and the demand for consumption grew, the mighty mail order company Sears Roebuck implemented an idea to use their surplus stock of house parts and timber to sell mail order houses to the masses. They designed and developed their

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Buildings are more luxurious and sustainable. There is a quantum shift from mass production to mass customisation range of ‘Modern Homes’ in kit form, offering 370 designs ranging from simple cottages to ten-room mansions. It is estimated that they sold 70,000 kits between 1903 and 1940. The kits were conceived with the emphasis on ease of construction in that the customer could quite easily, with the help of friends and neighbours manage to build their own dream home in a similar vein to a ‘barn raising’. The average Sears house consisted of 30,000 parts and weighed 25 tons. Prices ranged from $360 to $2,890. Closer to home, after the Second World War and in order to meet housing shortages across the destructed cities of Europe, prefab housing was booming. In England, for example, 150,000 units were built by 1949. The prefab had become associated with cheap bulk manufacturing, mobile homes and site huts. But that view is changing, the image of a hut on a truck is disappearing now that the buildings are more luxurious and sustainable. There is a quantum shift from mass production to mass customisation.

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Great spaces, indoors and outdoors, makes for a dazzling new environment

Today there is a quiet prefab revolution in progress with hundreds of factories across Europe producing high-design modular kit homes. The Baltic and Nordic countries are at the forefront of the industry. Modern factoryfabricated building techniques have higher levels of quality control and are more sustainable than buildings that are commonly constructed on site through manual labour; energy ratings are vastly improved because of superior insulating materials and draught proofing. Factory production also leads to reduced levels of wastage and employs proper recycling systems. Typical on-site construction methods are at the mercy of the weather which can cause long delays to various elements of the build and have a subsequent knock on effect to the completion time of the project. The demand for kit houses here in Portugal is increasing and one of the reasons is short build time. The time it takes to acquire land, submit plans for approval, getting permission and licences can take up to 12 months; this varies between municipalities but essentially each project must follow four steps. 1. Viabilidade de Construção, 2. Projecto de Arquitectura, 3. Projecto de Especialidade, and finally 4. Licença de Habitação.The câmara of São Brás de Alportel, for example, will consider any house design as long as it is

no more than two stories over a basement and is on urban land; a building on rustic land is strictly against the rules and will never be licensed and if it is in a village setting it should blend with the traditional houses around it. Once agreement in principle has been reached then it is time to approach a kit home manufacturer.

Making its mark One such company here in Portugal is MIMA Housing. Based in Viana de Castelo, it is at the forefront of modern design and offers light and spacious homes that harmonise with nature. MIMA provides a five-step service for each Project – concept, permissions, factory assembly, site assembly and fnalising. The company has an advantage during the planning phase as, being indigenous, it is familiar with Portugal´s planning laws but, as we know, each local authority moves in its own way. All going well, MIMA’s time frame is an impressive 21 weeks. Katus.eu is another specialist is this fast-growing field. From Estonia, it also provides a five-stage approach to each prefab home they build... idea, planning, negotiation, production, construction. This company focuses on custom projects but also offers offthe-peg solutions including, if you have a lake on your land, a 46sqm floating sauna! Following in the same vein as modular houses is ‘The Tiny Home’ movement which is popular in city settings. These

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tories across Europe producing high-design modular kit homes houses were high-designed as an answer to the huge lack of affordable basic living spaces in cities across Europe. Another Estonian company, Koda, has come up with a very versatile product that can be used as a home, a café, an office or a workshop. It is similar in concept to a shipping container in that it can be sited individually or stacked in multiple configurations. Each unit has 26 cubic metres of living space and can be delivered on a flat bed truck to any accessible location. It only needs connections to water, sewerage and electricity and it’s in place and ready to occupy.

There are other options Alternative building methodology is not confined to prefab and modular concepts. Steel and timber frame houses are very popular because they are particularly suited to hard-to-access sites in a village or suburban location and also because of their construction time scales and the flexibility of layout, particularly the

electrical and plumbing installation possibilities. With a standard brick or block built house there is a huge amount of time and labour spent in ‘chasing’ walls to install electrical points and plumbing outlets. This is not a problem with a framed house because any amount of sockets and lighting points can be catered for. Framed houses are also more flexible when it comes to say, a design flourish on the building’s exterior. Modiko.pt – head-quartered in Aveiro –is a leading Portuguese steel frame specialist company with strong ‘PassivHaus’ credentials. This means that the static temperature within the building would be at minimum of 20º in winter and a maximum of 25º in summer. Sounds ideal for comfortable living in the Algarve! Its good to know that modern technologies can complement the age-old qualities of art and imagination in building design. And that today’s prefab leads the way. And, incidentally, the world’s oldest profession is crucial to all of the above... it’s the toolmaker.

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the year in the Algarve, making it one of the sunniest regions in Europe. That alone is a major attractions for residents and holidaymakers who want to get away from from greyer, gloomier northern climes, but it poses a danger too â&#x20AC;&#x201C; overexposure can easily result in sunburn or, far worse still, skin cancer. The danger comes from ultraviolet light, the invisible high frequency radiation beyond the top of the visible spectrum. UV has the capability to heat up the skin causing sunburn, and damage the DNA which may lead to cancers in the future. Avoiding skin damage used to mean dressing up like Empire-builders with solar topees for men and wide-brimmed floaty hats for women. Nowadays, however, your smartphone can advise on exactly the right amount of sunscreen to put on and even when it might be a good idea to go inside for a bit to minimise the risks. The latest NHS advice takes a very safety-fi rst approach based on recent research. In the UK in summer you are advised to seek shade between the hours of 11am and 3pm, wear UV-absorbent clothes and a hat that shades the face and neck - as well as using a

Nowadays, however, your smartphone can advise on exactly the right amount of sunscreen to put on and even when it might be a good idea to go inside for a bit to minimise the risks high-quality sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 on all exposed skin. If you are sunbathing, this means about a shot glass full of cream applied evenly all over. At the most basic level, most weather forecasting services show predicted levels of UV light. These are useful but are not precise enough to be more than a general guide. In areas of high UV such as the Algarve, specialist UV prediction apps can give you a better idea of when you need to slather on the factor 50, when you need to apply a second coat and even when you can relax and let your skin breathe.

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Wo r t h c o n s i d e r i n g UV protection apps take lots of meteorological factors into account, including the predicted cloud cover, the height of the sun and the time of day. And they also allow you to enter your skin type so it can adjust for people blessed with particularly sensitive skins such as redheads. A very smart UV protection app is UVlens from New Zealand-based artificial intelligence developers Spark64. It uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide a 48-hour forecast for UV levels in your area from international weather data, and matches that to your skin type. The display is clear and easy to understand, and includes an alarm that tells you when you need to apply more sunscreen or go indoors. It is also very reassuring when it thinks you are safe. UVlens is available free on Android and iOS.

If you want more information, the Wolfram Sun Exposure app gives you everything you need to know in the form of tremendously scientific-looking charts, though as Wolfram is well-known for its research in computational technology this is hardly surprising. The app includes a four-day forecast plus data for the previous 24 hours, which is helpful if you are going to spend time on a beach so remote there is no mobile phone coverage, or go sailing for a few days. Wolfram Sun Exposure is available for iOS for less than one euro. Up to six people can share the app so the whole family can be covered. If a mere prediction of UV levels is not enough, you can monitor the actual UV levels you experience hour by hour with a neat clip-on sensor called My Skin Track UV from French skincare company La Roche-Posay. The sensor works with an iPhone app and needs no battery - just bring the phone close together and the latest data is automatically transferred. The app also collects local information on pollen levels, pollution and humidity from the web and uses all this information to produce a personalised skincare regimen and tips for improving your skincare habits. My Skin Track UV is available in Portugal from apple. com at â&#x201A;Ź64.95.

T H E T E N N I S FAC I L IT I E S HERE ON THE ALGARVE ARE TERRIFIC, FOR NEWCOMERS, K E E N L E A R N E R S A N D H I G H LY P R O F I C I E N T P L AY E R S A L I K E . ALL ALONG THE REGION THERE ARE CLUBS AND SPORTS CENTRES WITH TOPQ UA L I T Y CO U R T S , A N D F I R S TCL ASS COACHING SERVICES . WE HIGHLIGHTED THE KEY ONES IN THE CENTRAL AREA

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ANY YEARS AGO, in August, the Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy was host to a week of professional tennis. On one occasion, at the press conference after the match, John MacEnroe was in the chair and someone asked him why he was so awful to the umpire and the linesmen every time he played. “It’s in my contract,” he replied! I had covered this pro week for a few years for a magazine without having too much of a problem – all the information about the players came down from Lisbon. But on one occasion my translator friend was unavailable and, as my then Portuguese did not run to the nuances of the language, I asked Solange, the organiser of the website, if she could help out.“Não problema” she responded. What did I get? A strange mixture downloaded from the free translation service at Alta Vista: Jo Wedge and Hiss turn out to be João Cunha e Silva, one of the pro players; a ‘panty hose ending’ is a semi-final and a ‘bed ending’ is, of course, a quarter final. Obvious isn’t it? And ‘when I castrate Martins’ thankfully turned out to refer to Castro Martins. At the same time it’s nice to know that Emilio Sanchez is ‘one of the 50 prettier men of the World’. To this day the phrase ‘não problema’ sets bells ringing in my head! But I digress. What you really want to know is what is available here in the central region of the Algarve:

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in Vale do Lobo boasts three new artificial grass courts with floodlights, a practice wall, clubhouse and decking areas, changing rooms and showers. The staff are friendly and coaches Maria Wesson and Mark Sutton help with sorting out lessons and games whenever you want. A member of staff makes and sells cakes – a tasty and tempting bonus! L O C AT I O N :

21 Jardins do Golfe, Vale do Lobo Timetable: 9am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday | 9am to 8pm Sunday. In July and August, during school half-terms and Easter. Opening hours: 8am Monday to Saturday Court cost: €20 Contact: 914 361 926 tennis@tennisinportugal.com

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is set in the town’s municipal park behind the momument and has five hard courts, a small gym and excellent facilities for children. This is a treat pricewise, too. The centre and academy – the latter also organises tournaments – are busy and attract a wide audience. Equipment can be rented from the pro shop and facilities include a snack bar and pro shop. L O C AT I O N :

Complexo Piscinas Municipais, Campo De Ténis, Loulé Timetable: 9am-10pm Contact: 289 414 438 Court cost: €1.50 per person tietennis.com/ctloule

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Tennis enthusiasts are able to enjoy two all-weather hard surface ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) tennis courts at the hotel where there is also a children’s court. Tennis lessons are available with the hotel tennis pro José Nunes and his team. 50-minute lessons are €60; rackets can be rented; balls can be rented or bought. L O C AT I O N :

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is a veritable hub of sporting activities and tennis players could not want for better. There are four acrylic tournament tennis courts, two synthetic clay tennis courts and four Padel courts equipped with the latest carpet technology, special shock-pad features and court floodlights. If you fancy getting into serious stuff, The Tennis Academy has been set up to support and coach young people, while the Junior Academy is open to 4 to 18-year olds and focuses on training, development and performance. L O C AT I O N :

Av. Ayrton Senna da Silva 20, Quinta do Lago Timetable: Daily 8.30am-8pm Contact: 289 381 220 Court cost: €30 thecampusqdl.com

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Vale do Lobo, Almancil Timetable: Early till late Contact: 289 357 200 Court cost: €25 (but free if you are staying at the hotel) donafilipahotel.com

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John MacEnroe was once asked why he was so awful to the umpire and the linesmen every time he played. “It’s in my contract,” he replied!

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is situated on the road from Almancil towards Vale do Lobo. This one has two acrylic hardcourts, two artificial grass courts, a synthetic clay court and two state-of-the-art padel tennis courts. There are lots of coaching and class options, and even a toddlers’ programme to get the little ones up and running. L O C AT I O N :

Estrada Vale do Lobo, 8135-906 Almancil Timetable: Daily 8am-9pm Contact: 289 385 028 Court cost: €24 algarvetennisandfitness.com

The oldest centre and one of the largest tennis facilities here is the Tennis Academy in Vale do Lobo which runs a busy yearround programme of individual and group coaching, tournaments and social events for members and holidaymakers. It has ten hard courts, six of which are floodlit, four synthetic grass courts and a padel tennis court. In addition, there is a mini court for the youngsters, a swimming pool bar, restaurant, and a pro shop. And if you get there in time, you’ll find copies of the latest AlgarvePLUS! L O C AT I O N :

Vale do Ténis, Vale do Lobo Timetable: Daily 9am-9pm | Jul/ Aug: 8am-9pm Contact: 289 357 850 Court cost: €32 tietennis.com/valedolobo

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CARVOEIRO CLUBE DE TÉNIS THE TENNIS CENTRE

is located on the beautifullylandscaped grounds of the lush Pine Cliffs Resort and features five floodlit courts – two clay and three hard courts – and one padel court. The premier tennis courts are managed by the highly-respected Annabel Croft Tennis Academy along with the resort’s friendly staff who are happy to arrange matches for solo players as well as fun clinics for guests of all skill levels. L O C AT I O N :

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Mato Serrão, 8400-556 Carvoeiro Timetable: Monday to Friday 9am-9pm | Saturday 9am-7pm | Sunday 9am-5pm Contact: 282 358 236 Court cost: €25 carvoeiroclubedetenis.com

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Just along the coast is Vilamoura Tennis & Padel Academy with its nine hard courts (four of which are floodlit), five padel courts with synthetic grass surfaces and mini courts for youngsters as well as a kids’ playground, restaurant, pizzaria and an excellent pro-shop. L O C AT I O N : Av. Eng. João Meireles, 8125-406 Quarteira Timetable: Daily 8am-9pm Contact: 289 324 123 | 912 259 376 Court cost: £16 tietennis.com

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Praia da Falésia, 8200-912 Albufeira Timetable: Daily 8am till late Contact: 289 500 100 Court cost: €27 pinecliffs.com/en/golf-sports/ tennis/

If you’re heading west and fancy a game, Carvoeiro Clube de Ténis has marvellous facilities approved by the International Tennis Federation including eight Australian blue fast track courts, two synthetic grass courts, a training wall and five Australian blue mini courts. The club is set in landscaped gardens with two pools for that after-game dip. Private and group lessons are available.

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A BI T OF I N F O Just in case you didn’t know (unlikely we think) the new craze is Padel, a racquet sport that is typically played in doubles on an enclosed court one third of the size of a tennis court. Scoring is the same as normal tennis and the balls used are slightly smaller and have less pressure and less bounce. The main differences are that the court has walls and the balls can be played off them (think squash) and that the rackets are solid and stringless. The height of the ball being served must be at or below the waist level.

Virtually every tennis facility here on the Algarve will offer Padel as an option

When I opened my shop in 2012 the initial idea was to collaborate with local artists. This has worked well as there are many talented artisans in the Algarve, especially when it comes to ceramics. One of my first contacts was Ben and Nadrali, who arrived in my shop to present their works. I was enchanted by their young and fresh approach with clay. Now, some years down the line, their range of ceramics has widened and their pieces are becoming bigger and bolder each season. Another artistic couple creating ceramics are Tara and Sylvain from Studio Bongard. Their stoneware seahorses and fish come with their own character and expression while the sardines on a plate look as though they are straight from the barbecue. But what I can’t find locally is tableware – what is here is too traditional and ornamental for my taste. Therefore I go up north to handpick the best from a few workshops I know and trust for their fair and environmentally

friendly production. A successful trip is when the car is packed with boxes of plates, mugs, jugs and bowls in all shades of blue, green, grey and turquoise. This was the case very recently, so if you are ready for something new and something special, there’s much to choose from.

Rua 5 de Outubro nº 68 . Loulé +351 964 222 612 Instagram: www.instagram.com/martina.loule/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/martina.loule/

HATEVER THE SUBJECT Ulpiano Currasco asserts the autonomy of painting. He uses glorious bright, nonnaturalistic colours in painting styles that are a combination of abstraction and expressionism. In 2001, his one-man exhibition at the prestigious Gallery Comas in Barcelona brought his work to the attention of the international art scene. Since then, his reputation has spread worldwide with paintings currently on display at galleries in Paris, Madrid, New York, Miami, Singapore, Hong Kong and London. Hugely admired in his home country â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ulpiano was born in Cuenca, Spain and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Salamanca; his paintings have been selected for permanent display by Museums of Contemporary Art in Marbella and Toledo and Bellas Artes in San Fernando. What is it about southern Portugal in spring that attracts the artist? He seeks out the most unspoiled places where the soil is thin or rocky and has not been subjected to pesticides or intensive agriculture. In these surroundings the flowers, shrubs and trees are mostly native species with a few plants that have been naturalized from elsewhere. Clustered

together forming blocks of colour, he plays creatively with the realism of their outlines and the strength of their many hues. On his canvases, stretching into the distance there are the intense blues of borage, scilla and cardoon thistles. Yellow lupins are painted as far as the eye can see. Wild pink gladioli, showy rosy knapweeds and fields of crimson poppies blossom in brilliant colours. Shining in the spring sunlight evergreen myrtle bushes, jasmine shrubs and mastic trees bundle together as rhythmic, curving shapes. All across the region these vistas are being put under pressure by modern development. Like all conservationists, Ulpiano encourages people not to pick wild flowers but asks that they are allowed to produce seeds and reproduce themselves next spring when he will be here again to paint them. Paintings of the Algarve and Alentejo by Ulpiano Currasco are currently on display at Galeria CĂ´rte-Real on the outskirts of the protected village of Paderne. The short journey from the EN125 to Paderne follows a route through some charming Algarve countryside. At this time of year there is a bonus as it will be blooming with wild flowers.

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FOR A BIT OF CULINARY INSPIRATION, TREAT YOURSELF TO A COPY OF THE SUNDAY BRUNCH COOKBOOK (EBURY PRESS) BY SIMON RIMMER AND TIM LOVEJOY. TASTY PHOTOGRAPHY IS BY DAN JONES

3tbs butter 1 onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 200g new potatoes, boiled and roughly chopped 1 red chilli, finely chopped 1tsp each of ground cumin and turmeric 2tsp medium curry powder 2 tomatoes, deseeded and finely chopped 75g frozen peas 6 eggs 50ml double cream 1tbs chopped coriander Chapatis, to serve

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By Dan Jones Publisher: Penguin Random House Genre: Historical

By Rosie Walsh Publisher: Pan MacMillan Genre: Chick-lit

For the lovers of good old fashioned blood and guts, religious persecution and self-righteous baddies (and goodies for that matter), this historical narrative is descriptively rich, in-depth but not verbose, and generally fascinating. I had some vague ideas about the Templars but the detail of this historically-accurate account of their beginnings, the impact on the countries they were active within and the legacy of the movement is incredible. This book explores everyday life for the Templars, explains their financial power as well as religious and political achievements. The crusades were only a part of their background; the involvement of the Order of Templars spanned many thousands of miles and different countries and affected the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Without doubt, a long and complicated read but, hugely worthwhile for all you history buffs.

Imagine you meet a chap – the perfect man, love of your life, soulmate kind of man and you are choosing the dress on the third date kind of man. So, you meet a guy, have an amazing seven days of wonderful everything which is all so far so good. But, off he goes to the airport to take a holiday he booked ages ago, promises to call from said airport but the call never comes. Devastated is not the word - OMG. Can you imagine it? Well, that’s exactly what happened to our heroine. She is positive that something must have happened to him but of course all her friends tell her to forget him…. but she can’t. I can’t give anything more away – read the book! The story is one that will feel familiar in the way the friends communicate, give advice and generally chat. Rosie Walsh really has captured the atmosphere of our heroine who needs to discover the truth.

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By Erin Kinsley Publisher: Headline Publishing Genre: Emotional thriller

By Mark Brownless Publisher: Independently published Genre: Horror thriller

A missing child returns but, who took him? Evan is 11 years old and disappears one night on his way home from school. The police and Evan’s family are at a loss and fear the worst may have happened... every parent’s nightmare. The way he is eventually recovered and returned to his family is heartbreaking - I read the book with tears streaming down my face. There is nothing graphic in the story, just a suggestion and intimation of the atrocities the child has suffered. The police work tirelessly to find the culprits and through a series of amazingly clever deduction works over several counties, Evan is reunited with his family but is damaged beyond words. His revelations regarding his captivity are horrendous but because of them, Evan’s ordeal is far from over. The boy’s family are intertwined emotionally with complex relationships which complicate the desperation of the situation. The feelings generated by the book will remain with you long after you have read the final page.

This one had me hiding under the duvet! Not for those with a weak heart – it’s horrifying and scary and terrifying! It all starts with a dream which triggers terrible memories for Phillipa (Flip) who recalls her group of childhood friends and their exploits. She had felt happy and content with her memories until the dreams began to taunt her, drawing fright and terror rather than the idyllic remembrances of her youth. Flip has lost contact with her old gang but receives a surprise email from one of the of girls she had once counted as her close friends which then triggers nightmares of fire and death. The novel flits between 1985 and the present day and relives snatches of Duran Duran and ra-ra skirts combined with an overwhelming feeling of the supernatural and fear. This book really does captivate from the first page until the very last. If you are feeling brave, give it a go!

UNSPEAKABLE By John Bercow Publisher: Orian Publishing Genre: Biography

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By Yangsze Choo Publisher: Macmillan Genre: Fantasy Set in 1930’s colonial Malaysia, this is the fascinating story of superstition and ancient belief interwoven with the very different behaviours of the white plantation owners and other assorted relics of the British empire. It is, in fact, a social commentary depicting the clashing of several cultures with confusing results. An apprentice dressmaker, decent and moralistic, takes a job in a dancehall in an attempt to pay off her mother’s debts. Her troubles are exacerbated by an incredible combination of a white doctor, a Chinese house boy, a severed finger and a tiger. The story resembles a maze; the twists and turns of fate take us on a journey of lives we really can’t begin to imagine during a time when the colour of your skin was a huge factor in determining the path of your life. Social standing seems to be the be all and end all for everyone involved in this tale of desperation and searching. Wonderfully rich - how marvellous and yet so sad it would be to go back in time and experience the period first hand.

I was so impressed with this book and Bercow’s frankness. He says he always tried to do the right thing rather than make friends or enemies or to do the convenient thing. Bercow was the Speaker of the House of Commons for ten years and presided over the Commons whist dealing with issues such as the coalition, austerity and Brexit. He is famous for his caustic comments, his control of the Commons and championing those unheard backbench MPs frequently overlooked. Often controversial and accused of bullying on several occasions, Bercow’s story has been compared to David and Goliath, him against the establishment. He seems to be a marmite kind of chap – you either love him or hate him. Personally, I found the book riveting and I love him!

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N AVERAGE a person moves home eight times during their lifetime mainly due to changes in lifestyle. Some want to be closer to amenities and family and friends, while to others – empty nesters perhaps – a home that was perfect for a growing family before can become a burden due to its sheer size, high running costs, maintenance, and possibly condominium fees. And as one gets older, the once-enjoyed work in the garden especially can become too much. Downsizing – or right-sizing – is the next step and often, to those living in the countryside, that means relocating to a town or city where all amenities are nearby. Releasing equity by buying a smaller property or moving to a cheaper location can be beneficial, too. Whatever the reason for moving home, many people find the experience stressful; when down-sizing in particular, there are the associated problems of sorting and cutting down on furnishings and possessions, although many people want the same spacious living room and kitchen they are used to, but fewer bedrooms and bathrooms and a smaller, low maintenance garden in a location where a car is not vital all of the time. Moving from a tranquil countryside location to an apartment in a high-density residential area in a town with busy traffic is not everyone’s cup of tea. Finding the right place is a balancing act not to be taken lightly.

with many small cafés, great fish restaurants and a short boat trip to beautiful sandy beaches. New developments are mostly a ten to 20-minute walk from the water front, so the opportunity to buy a unique frontline new-build apartment or penthouse with amazing views, is one to be taken seriously. Land and Houses Algarve - Yellow Homes has a spectacular offering, that meets the down-sizing priorities of many. Working closely with the highy-regarded developers, they have 23 top-quality apartments for sale frontline to the Ria Formosa Natural Reserve Park with stunning views across the lagoon towards the sea. This is an idyllic location where you hear the sea and the seagulls when you wake up in the morning. Cabanas is located between the beautiful historic towns of Tavira and Cacela Velha and only a 40-minute drive away from Faro airport. The spacious air-conditioned apartments are on a gated condominium with a salt-water infinity pool and lawned gardens. The driveway leading to the garage has a gradual inclination suitable for cars with low suspension and electric/hybrid cars can re-charge in the garage. The apartments are light and bright, with good-sized living rooms with dining areas, luxurious open-plan contemporary kitchens with AEG appliances and Silstone worktops, one, two or three double bedrooms with builtin wardrobes and two/three Villeroy & Boch-furnished bathrooms (one/two en-suite), plus terraces or patios. Importantly, the apartments on this superb development have Class A+ energy efficiency, the highest possible – and with large glass windows an extraordinary achievement. In addition, they boast excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, solar energy for hot water, false ceilings with built-in LED lamps and ambient lighting, electric shutters, surround sound and underfloor heating. If you are ready to re-size, this prestigious development could be your dream come true. The datasheet and payment conditions are available on request. The monthly condominium fee will be circa €50 due to the high energy efficiency of the building and communal areas. Completion is scheduled Q1 2021.

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Many herbs can be grown from seed and do well in the climate we enjoy here

ANY HERBS are originally Mediterranean plants and therefore well adapted to grow in an Algarve garden. They like a well-drained soil so if drainage is difficult, create raised beds or plant your herbs in containers. Using hard stone, bricks or tiles for a path will give reflected sunlight and warmth. Herbs generally crop well without much feeding; overdo it and the aromatic scents and flavours will be reduced. Most herbs need a neutral-to-alkaline soil and sunlight can be particularly important for obtaining good flavours. Watch out for scorching in the strong Algarve sun though, and

be prepared to move pots into light shade during the summer months.

B A S I L – Ocimium basilicum – is a key ingredient in summer salads and classics such as pesto sauce. Originally from India, where it is considered sacred, this tender annual thrives in small containers and can be kept close to the kitchen. Basil is easy to grow from seed and readily available here. C H I V E S – Allium schoenoprasum – with

their light oniony flavour are right with all sorts of dishes from classic potato salad to soups and omelettes. The entire plant is edible – the flowers can be used as garnishes,

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F E N N E L – Foeniculum vulgare – is indigenous to the Mediterranean and a weed in some areas of the Algarve. Its highlyaromatic nature and aniseed flavour makes it a wonderful ingredient for both sweet and savoury dishes – the young tender leaves can be used for garnishes, in a salad, in soups and

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D I L L – Anethum graveolens – is a shortlived but hardy annual, that can easily be raised from seeds. Its versatile nature, from its use in culinary dishes to its contribution to the production of soaps and oils, makes it appealing to grow. Fresh and dried dill leaves, with their wonderfully aromatic smell, pair beautifully with seafood, especially salmon. Plant in moist soil, where the herb can receive plenty of warmth. Partial shade is ideal, as this can slow the seed setting that brings cropping to a finish.

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F R E N C H TA R R AG O N – Artemisia dracunculus – has an aromatic, sweet anise scent and liquorice flavour and is delicious in chicken dishes. It can also be used to flavour vinegars and oils. Provide excellent drainage and plant in fertile soil where it can receive warmth and sunlight, and the herb will provide an abundance of shoots. French tarragon cannot be grown from seed and must instead be raised by root division. Divide the plants in spring to retain their good health and replant the herb every two to three years. PA R S L E Y – Petroselinum crispum – is a hardy biennial, sown each year from seed in spring and summer. It is used in Middle Eastern salads, combined with basil to make pesto, and in stews and fishcakes. For the best results, grow in the fertile soil of the vegetable plot, and give it ample water in dry weather. Partial shade is best. 45

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is a short-lived, tender annual, grown from seeds. As the whole plant is edible, it is highly popular in culinary dishes and often used in Asian cooking – it is also known as Chinese parsley and is one of the most popular herbs in Portuguese cooking. The seeds are lemony and can be ground down to make a spice while the leaves are a little more bitter and often chopped up and used as a garnish; coriander is also used all around the world in herbal remedies. It appreciates fertile soil and a sunny position, but partial shade is preferable, as this helps prevent premature setting of the seeds.

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easy to grow but may need some occasional irrigation if in full sun. With light purple blossoms in summer, the herb is a perennial but its vigorous nature means it can be invasive, so give it plenty of room. Often used to flavour salads and sauces, its leaves can also be dried or used fresh for herbal tea or in herbal remedies. Mint likes a moist, fertile soil and plenty of sun.

with fish sauce. A particularly robust herb, it will grow well in a sunny spot. Gather the seed and use in herb mixes.

R O S E M A RY – Rosmarinus officinalis – is said to be excellent for the brain, and associated in traditional medicine with good memory. As an evergreen shrub, its fragrant needle-like leaves are available all year. Blossoming white, pink, purple and blue flowers, rosemary is often used as a decorative plant in many Algarve gardens. It does best in well-drained soil, in a sunny spot. It is drought tolerant and pest resistant. S AG E – Salvia officinalis – has an intense

flavour and with its savoury and slightly peppery taste it is very popular in cooking; its flavour increases as the leaves grow. A good source of vitamin C and rich in minerals like potassium, sage has many health benefits. A low-growing evergreen shrub, it thrives best in well drained sunny areas.

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T R E W P E T E T R E W, LO N G -T I M E R E S I D E N T O F T H E A L G A R V E , I S W I D E LY R E G A R D E D A S T H E M A E S T R O O F G I C L É E ( P R O U N O U N C E D G E E - C L AY ) PRINTING, AN ARTFORM. HIS CURRENT WORK DAZZLES , WHILE HIS PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AS A PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTER AMAZES

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N 1989 PETE TREW brought a holiday home in Loulé, to enjoy time out from his hectic life in London. He had been running his highlyregarded photographic print laboratory for some years, picking up the coveted title of Kodak’s Black and White Printer of the Year in 1985, the result of which he got to print the Exhibition portfolio of sports photographer Eamonn McCabe. “It was a fantastic experience,” he recalls. “The more I printed the more I saw what an eye he had for the shot – you could see the maker’s name on every ball.” Printing, and photography itself, was a Trew family thing. Pete’s brother Mark, whose Clerkenwell business he joined in the area’s pre-trendy days, was a fine art photographer who trained under Leslie Vincent, photographing old masters in Royal residences across the UK. Brother Paul, disillusioned with his work at the Home Office, formed the trio some years later. After the death of his long-time client Linda McCartney in 1998, Pete realised he had had enough of the English greyness and longed for the Portuguese sunshine. He closed his lab, having spent the previous 15 years in the dark, under red safelights, and moved to the Algarve full-time and to the best light in all of Europe.

A different skill Today, Pete’s experience and expertise are invested in Giclée, taken from the French noun glicleur which means ‘nozzle’ and the verb gicler, ‘to squirt, spurt or spray.’ The term giclée was coined by Jack Duganne,

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a printmaker at Nash Editions, the world’s first professional fine-art digital printmaking company; Duganne was looking for a word that did not have the negative connotations of ‘inkjet’ or ‘computer generated’. Giclée is a fine art digital printing process combining pigment-based inks with archival paper to achieve prints of superior quality with light fastness and stability. The process employed by Pete involves squirting or spraying microscopic dots of pigment-based ink onto high-quality art paper or canvas. The image is colour corrected to attain the closest possible match to the original work; the digital information is fine-tuned to the type of paper or surface on which the image is to be printed, further ensuring trueness to the original. Pete only uses genuine giclée papers that are able to transform a photograph into a painterly, soft image for art prints, but he also applies giclée-related techniques on decorative items in metal, stone and wood, sold under the pedraapedra name. The results are gorgeously rich and always distinctive with a special character and warmth. Glow would be a good description. You would instantly recognise his prints of wonderful Portuguese doors, first commissioned ten years ago by Corte Real Gallery. Living in an old school in a nature reserve near Tavira, Pete works tirelessly developing his art and experimenting with new techniques. But it is some of his early work and learning curves that fascinate.

Most memorable He describes his involvement in Linda McCartney’s Sixties: Portrait of an Era like this: “I felt like I had won

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the football pools. Me, a hippy being asked to print images of bands from the sixties. It was like dying and going to heaven.” Then there was an amazing experience with war photographer Sebastian Rich who was due to collect 20 prints and take them to be framed but, tied up with work, asked Pete to title and caption then. “When you have studied a photograph for two days, concentrating on the image quality, sharpness, shadow and highlight and tonal range to get the best print possible from the negative, you then have to look at the actual content. I started to describe the first image – a room, kitchen vegetables boiling in a saucepan on the gas stove, and on the sofa a 60-year-old women who has been shot in the head. Blood everywhere. And Sebastian had entered the room ten minutes after the event. Nineteen prints later I was depressed and asked him how he copes with it, ongoing. His response was a locked door and a bottle of whiskey.” It is paramount, Pete says, to understand that every photographer and every artist is different and has their own vision of how they want their work printed. “Jack English came in with portraits he had just shot of Eric Clapton which we decided to crop heavily in to his face and print with a certain moodiness, similar to the work of Helmet Newton. Jack loved the prints and we started to do more and more for him – The Rolling Stones, Pete Townsend, Helena Christianson, and my own favourite actor Gary Oldman. As a result of

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the prints Jack was commissioned to take the stills for Gary’s first film as a director, Nil by Mouth which led to the NBM book, and then stills for the films The Fifth Element (Luc Besson) Lost In Space, Legionnaire, Wild.” Printing for his life-long friend and work colleague, photographer Gillian Campbell has been a particular pleasure for Pete. He says: “It is a privilege – her fashion and lifestyle images are wonderful.” Up there, too, among his favourite commissions, is the task set by The National Geographic Society. “I was trusted with the original and priceless photographic glass plates by Herbert Ponting taken during Robert Falcon Scott’s first Discovery Expedition to the Antarctic between 1901 and 1904. They were half glass plates and my enlarger didn’t have carriers to hold them so I had to make my own. The prints looked fantastic and to be holding a plate of Ponting’s developed in the Antarctic was surreal.”

My days are varied but could include retouching, giclée printing, canvas stretching, metal printing, tile printing, and experimenting, Coming soon are images on wood with a high gloss resin finish. I am kept busy always with special commissions and exhibitions. THE DRE AM COMMISSION?

Black and white close-ups of Portuguese country folk FAVO U R I T E C O L O U R ?

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Lisbon, and of course Tavira E AT E R I E ?

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My favorite band was Thin Lizzy. I first saw them in a London pub then saw them another 28 times; Phil Lynott was the most charismatic musician I have ever met or seen. THE DREAM CLIENT?

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Linda McCartney. She was one of the strongest women I have ever met. She took photographs of her family and friends every day of her short life and would help anyone she could. We would speak monthly on the phone and I would sometimes go to her house in St Johns Wood where she would talk about her friends including Hendrix and Morrison. I last saw her three months before her death; her son James visited me a week after the funeral for a chat, a walk and a cuddle.

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M E M B E R S O F T H E A L G A R V E P H O T O G R A P H E R S G R O U P m e e t a t t h e M u s e u d o Tr a j e i n S a o B r a s a n d stage regular exhbitions. As each new show opens, you can meet the Group, see their submissions, an d vote for yo ur ch ose n thre e f avo urite works . C h e ck with th e M use u on 9 6 6 32 9 07 3 to se e when it is reopening in April

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WHAT INSPIRED YOU I wanted to capture the interesting shapes and reflections while drawing the viewer’s attention to the straight and narrow strings of the guitar itself

JAN VAN TROMP CAMERA Sony a7 III with a Samsung lens AF 45 mm WHERE The harbour of Culatra island WHEN Summer 2019 WHAT INSPIRED YOU I was fascinated by the special patterns of the shadow and the differences of the stripes, as well on the planchards as on the sand. And the vertical elements by the legs in the upper left corner and the standing poles. One of my better artistic-abstract photographs I think. The midday shadows of the sunroof protecting the travellers gives an intensive sensation of ‘straight and narrow’.

NIGEL MOORE CAMERA Panasonic FZ100 WHERE Silves Castle WHEN November 2019 WHAT INSPIRED YOU The unusual angle that brought the eye to the vertical opening – I thought this would highlight the light and view through the rampart. The image lends itself to the notion of ‘straight and narrow’

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HAD NO FASHION TRAINING. I had never worked in a shop. And I had no idea how difficult the business of fashion retailing could be. Therefore, I was blessed because I was unaware of boundaries, and firmly focused on the thrill of the challenge. I was like a passionate teenager with lots of hormones and not much common sense. With unrestrained enthusiasm, and little else, I collected beautiful things to surround myself with, whether clothes, jewellery or art. As I spent more time in my shop than at home, my surroundings naturally had to reflect my personality. “At that time, I knew a place – Positano – where the most exquisite hand-embroidered garments were made.

But without capital, the only tool I had was my power of persuasion and an honest face. I was asking these distrustful Southern Italians to send me their gorgeous and expensive clothing to what they thought of as the equivalent of Africa (‘Where?’ they said. ‘Portugal? Surely you mean Spain?’) with no guarantee except my word. Well, they did... and those first precious boxes arrived in November 1987, the wettest ever, or so it seemed because the road in front of the shop was not tarmacked and a trench had been dug up for infrastructural purpose. “My first clients had to brave the elements, the rain and mud, and precariously cross over a wooden plank placed over the trench to get into the shop! But word of mouth

I soon changed direction when I realised that people came not for the famous labels that they could find at home or on their travels, but to be surprised by the very difference

from professional models to ‘real’ women for my twiceyearly shows. It was certainly more difficult but far more rewarding… in fact, it was their sense of fun, evident enjoyment, and huge smiles on the catwalk (rather than the bored expression of professional models) that helped raise significant funds for other charities that looked after children and animals. “Through my shop, I now have good friends all over the world and through my weekly lunches, have provided an informal platform for them to meet each other and often forge new friendships. “I have always said that what people need they already have in their wardrobe, so they came to me for something joyful that they would love for a long time. In total contradiction to today’s trend for the fast, disposable fashion that defines shopping malls and internet sales, my biggest satisfaction is to see all the timeless pieces that my friends – my customers – still wear with pleasure. “And now I am saying goodbye, simply because I myself am not timeless! From now on, I will focus on special people, whether family, friends or clients and organise private events for the ones who truly appreciate them. It has been a wonderful 33 years and I am so thankful for the many opportunities they brought.”

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worked for me. There were no real fashion shops to speak of in the Algarve, apart from a well-known boutique in Faro’s town centre.The magic words ‘it’s different!’ started me off on the road to success. “At first, I carried labels like Armani and Versace, but I soon changed direction when I realised that people came not for the famous labels that they could find at home or on their travels, but to be surprised by the very difference. “I think that this awareness was the breakthrough that gave me the confidence to establish La Dolce Vita’s identity, as much as meeting the wonderful man I married who transformed a mere warehouse into the Baroque emporium it is now where you can truly imagine being in Rome... instead of Almancil! “La Dolce Vita became not only a place to shop, but to meet at and celebrate and to go to when your mood was up and, more importantly, when it was down. “I have been privileged to meet and learn from incredibly interesting women in both my professional and private life, like talented Elena Fantini and her label Save the Queen from Florence, which became my best-selling brand; Bonnie Tyler and her contagious laugh; the unbelievably strong ladies suffering from multiple sclerosis or cancer. They are the ones who inspired me to switch

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Sixties supermodel Celia Hammond trained at the Lucie Clayton model academy alongside Jean Shrimpton, and worked with top photographers of the day like Norman Parkinson and Terence Donovan. At that time models routinely modelled fur, but when Celia learned about the cruelty involved in the fur trade she became a passionate anti-fur campaigner. Later she also spoke out against factory farming, vivisection and animal abuse generally. Concerned for the welfare of London’s stray and feral cat population – at a time when destruction was seen as the only way to deal with the problem – she founded the Celia Hammond Animal Trust in 1986. CHAT now has two low-cost neutering clinics in Canning Town and Lewisham, and a sanctuary in Sussex where cats unsuitable for re-homing can live out their lives in safety. Celia realised that many feral cat colonies were the result of unneutered domestic cats getting lost or abandoned and pioneered the ‘Trap-NeuterReturn’ policy now followed by most animal rescue organisations. CHAT also deals cat-hoarding, when owners don’t realise that one un-neutered female cat can be responsible for 20,000 descendants in her lifetime. CHAT rescues cats from appalling situations, including cruelty and neglect, treats sickness and injuries, finds them loving homes, and spreads the message that neutering is an essential part of responsible pet care.

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North Londoner Eddie Kidd was a daredevil stunt rider until a horrific accident ended his career in 1996, when he was just 37. Eddie had acquired his very first motor-bike when he was 13 as he was a huge fan of American stunt rider, Evel Knievel…and by the time he was 15 he was already jumping over doubledecker buses! More and more astonishing and record-breaking leaps followed, including one over part of the Great Wall of China in 1993. He also worked as a movie stunt double, including standing in for James Bond in The Living Daylights and Goldeneye. However, as the result of his crash in 1996 he was in a coma for four months and left with life-changing injuries, including partial paralysis and some brain damage. Anyone else would have given up, but Eddie remains as determined to live his life as he ever was. In 2011 he took part in the London Marathon and walked the whole 26-mile course, managing to finish it in 50 days and raising £75,000 for a leukaemia charity. He carried the torch at the London Olympics in 2012, and was awarded an OBE for his charity work. Eddie lives in Sussex and is beginning to lose his ability to speak; his family and friends are raising money for a ‘voice machine’ similar to the one used by the late Stephen Hawking, so that he can still communicate and make his wishes known.

60s

CRIMPLENE

Gerry’s most unforgettable contribution to pop history came when he recorded his third single, a cover of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic You’ll Never Walk Alone

Crimplene, launched in the early 1960s at fashion fairs in London, Paris, Milan and New York, was an instant hit with women and girls especially, as it proved highly suitable for the A-line dresses produced by top designers of the era like Mary Quant. The Costume Society points out that Crimplene was popular for good reasons. It was relatively cheap, easy to work with because it didn’t fray, came in bright colours and fashionable geometric patterns, was machine washable and drip dry – ideal for shoppers and dressmakers alike. Would Sixties mini-skirts have kept their shape without Crimplene? The fabric fell out of favour in the 1970s when lighter-weight options became available in polyester and later, fashion moved away from man-made fabrics in favour of natural cottons and linens. However, anyone interested in vintage fashion can still obtain easy-to-wash, easyto-wear Crimplene dresses in online fashion stores.

It didn’t take manager and entrepreneur Brian Epstein long to snap up The Beatles from the thriving music scene in 1960s Liverpool. The second successful band in the Epstein stable was Gerry and the Pacemakers, headed by singer Gerry Marsden and including his brother Freddie and two friends. Their first chart-toppers were How do you do it? and I like it – lively pop tunes typical of the era. But Gerry’s most unforgettable contribution to pop history came when he recorded his third single, a cover of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic You’ll Never Walk Alone. Nowadays this is, of course, best known as the anthem of Liverpool Football Club…but Gerry, as a lifelong fan, says that it almost didn’t happen at all! The story goes that he went to the cinema to watch a favourite Laurel and Hardy fi lm and, as it was raining, he stayed around to watch the next movie, Carousel which features You’ll Never Walk Alone. When he proposed this as the Pacemakers’ next single, the others didn’t see it as hit material and neither did record producer George Martin. They were wrong. It made Number One… and the rest is history! Gerry and the Pacemakers continued to perform until Gerry retired in November 2018. He now lives on the Wirral with his wife Pauline, and has two daughters and a grandson. In June 2019, Take That played a gig at Anfield, Liverpool FC’s stadium, and brought Gerry on to join them, and the fans, in an emotional chorus of – what else – You’ll Never Walk Alone.

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In the 1950s many attempts were made to produce a practical artificial yarn which was wearable and didn’t irritate the skin. Experiments by textile engineer Dennis Hibbert included boiling fibre in a domestic pressure cooker, and his wife was the first woman to wear a dress in the resulting new fabric, Crimplene. It was given the name because this thick polyester yarn was further developed in an ICI laboratory in the Crimple Valley, and because ICI’s previous polyester fibre was wellknown as Terylene.

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What was it originally developed for? It was first used in a controlled way for muscle spasms around eyes and in the treatment of patients with cerebral palsy. Its potential for cosmetic purposes was discovered accidentally.

New applications focus on migraine, sweating, hyperactive bladders and muscles in general

And when did a cosmetic application move to the foreground? Botox for cosmetic purposes to smooth out wrinkles, especially in the upper part of the face, has been used for more than 30 years. The techniques have been refined and improved but there is not really anything dramatically new in the cosmetic area. It is a very safe and effective treatment. New applications focus on migraine, sweating, hyperactive bladders and muscles

How long do the effects last? Between three and six months depending on the strength of the muscles treated and the length of treatments. What happens in a session? In my clinic the patient is thoroughly informed about the treatment and its consequences. A treatment plan is agreed on and a consent form is signed by doctor and patient. Then pre-treament photos are taken to better document the result. The actual procedure takes 15 minutes. I always have a nursing assistant present. Apart from foreheadsmoothing, what are its other cosmetic values? The ideal areas are frown and worry lines on the forehead, smile lines and wrinkles on the neck. One can also achieve a brow lift. When injected in the lip area, Botox can help minimise creases in the upper and lower lip. What age group gets the best results? There is no best age really for the treatments. Every case has to be analysed individually. I have treated patients from 20 to 80 years old. Is this a female thing, or are men getting tempted? About 20 per cent of my patients are male and I treat my own frown lines and get a good result. Usual question – does it hurt? The treatment is mildly painful. We always use ice and that lessens discomfort.

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ITH STOCK MARKETS in freefall and a global recession now looking all but inevitable, investors are growing increasingly skittish, shunning currencies with perceived risk as they flock to safe-haven assets. As a result, we have seen safe-haven flows benefit both the US dollar and euro, but the pound appears to have fallen foul of the recent sell-off as experts grow increasingly critical over the UK government’s reluctance to implement stringent social distancing measures. In March alone we saw Sterling shed over five cents, propelling GBP/EUR to a new six-month low. Looking forward, it’s difficult to predict which way the GBP/EUR exchange rate will move in the weeks to come as the situation continues to evolve rapidly. But it seems safe to assume that we can expect more volatility so long as the coronavirus continues to dominate headlines

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My wife and I have had a holiday home here for more than ten years but are now thinking about selling and buying an apartment on a development and moving here full time. Can you explain the differences between the various forms of residency please and advise what would be the most sensible for us. We are in our mid-sixties and both retired, living on our savings and various pensions. We will be selling our flat in Scotland when we move. It’s important that you establish where you are resident because usually it is your country of residence that has the right to tax you on your worldwide income and gains. Many expats have been registered as tax residents in Portugal without knowing; others assumed they were still residents in the UK and continued to pay tax in Britain when they were tax resident in Portugal. If you want to find out if you are tax resident in Portugal, please check the address that is registered in the tax portal, on your fiscal number. If you just have a holiday home, but receive the IMI (council tax) bill in that address, that means that you are registered as a tax resident. If on the other hand, you have a residency

I need to file my IRS tax declaration this year. Do I need to declare my foreign bank accounts? Do I need to declare my electronic credit card? All resident taxpayers are obliged to mention in their Personal Income Tax (IRS) any accounts opened outside the Portuguese territory. As regards the type of accounts to be declared, the law expressly refers to “deposit or securities accounts” and therefore accounts of another nature, such as non-payment or electronic payment cards, don’t need to be declared. If you are resident and do not declare your accounts outside Portugal and this is detected by the Tax Authorities, it may increase the period of expiration of your IRS to 12 years. This means that if your IRS is audited and any irregularity is detected, the tax authorities can only go back four years. However, if they detect that you did not disclose the foreign bank accounts, the law offers allows the Tax Authorities to go back 12 years, instead of four.

certificate (or residency card), but your fiscal number is showing your foreign address or the address of your fiscal representative, that means that you are still registered as a non-resident. Even if you do not live in Portugal full-time, you could still meet the residency criteria. The Portuguese Tax Authorities will consider you resident if you spend 183 days or more in the country within a 12-month period. Portugal splits the year for residency purposes, which means you could be a tax resident from the day you arrive with the intention of staying permanently. If you spend less than 183 days a year here, you could still be considered tax resident if you own Portuguese property that the Tax Authorities consider to be your ‘permanent home’. In your case, if you are selling your property in Scotland, our advice is that you sell it prior to relocating to Portugal. This way you will benefit from the fact that you are selling your main residency and benefit from tax allowances in the UK for the capital gains on your main property. Once that sale is complete, change your status in Portugal and become a tax resident. This way your holiday home in Portugal becomes your permanent home. After that, if you sell, you are able to avoid the payment of capital gain tax in Portugal, if you reinvest the proceedings of this sale into your new purchase.

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I have a home here on the Algarve and spend half my time here and the rest in the UK. I have UK credit cards, some of which give points for usage. Is it sensible to use them here and if so, when asked which currency, is one better off stating Euros, or sterling? Also, if I take cash from an ATM, should that be a sterling or euro transaction? If you use a debit or credit card overseas, either to take cash out of an ATM or to pay in a shop, restaurant or hotel, you’re sometimes given a choice of how to pay. You can pay in local currency, in which case your bank or credit card firm will do the conversion for you. As a general rule, we say never pay in pounds – if you do, through a process known as ‘dynamic currency conversion’, it’ll be the store’s bank that does the conversion for you, and it’ll almost certainly work out more expensive. Be aware though, that it is better to transfer a lump sum to a Portuguese bank account using an fx specialist and to use the local card when shopping here. If you don’t have an account in Portugal, you can also use a prepaid currency card from an fx company.

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The works of Colin Fraser, Shen Ming Cun, above left, and the late Christian Gaillard, right. The Gallery has been closed to the general public since 14 March but private visits can be made by appointment, for limited numbers. 912 267 351 | 916 740 337 info@artcatto.com Artcatto.com

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CLASSICAL CONCERT Camané & Mário Laginha, Faro Thursday 30 April, 9.30pm

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Programming has been suspended until 3 April so fingers crossed this concert at the end of the month will be able to proceed. Sounds that will thrill you, from fadista Camané and jazz pianist Laginha. A musical treat. Tickets €20 289 888 100 geral@teatrodasfiguras.pt teatrodasfiguras.pt

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AMIGOS DA MUSICA Quinta dos Agostos Sta Barbara de Nexe Tuesday 28 and Thursday 30 April, 7pm Pianist Andrey Gugnin gives two concerts in a stunning setting. Refreshments are served before the concert and in the interval. Tickets €25 helga.hampton@ btinternet.com

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Strauss Room Vale do Lobo Auditorium Thursday 9 April, 10am-11am Posture, breathing and gentle moves from Qigong and Yoga. €16. 289 353 322 events@vdl.pt valedolobo.com

Matriz, Loulé Sunday 19 April Enjoy a walk where you will rediscover the blossoming almond trees and learn how to use this fruit in three different recipes. Class conducted by Ana Figueiras. Call for details. 966 789 387 hufiana@hotmail.com loulecriativo.pt/en/ turismocriativo/ experiencias/133-trilogia-defigo-e-amendoa

EASTER ENTERTAINMENT Vale do Lobo Praça Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 April 3pm-6pm Games, activities and Easterthemed fun for the little ones, including bouncy castle treats and egg decorating. 289 353 000

EASTER EGG HUNT Quita do Lago golf course Sunday 12 April, 10am-11am For the little ones there’s balloonmaking, face painting, games, live music... and those eggs! 289 394 368 academy@quintadolago.com quintadolago.com

SAND CITY Lagoa On now The largest sand sculpture festival in the world. Six acres, 50,000 tons of sand and the work of more than 60 artists from the various continents. €11.90 adults, children 6-12, €5.90 282 071 260 geral@prosandart.com fiesa.org

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FESTA DA MÃE SOBERANA Loulé Sunday 12 April and Sunday 26 April The first date, 12 April, is small-time, when the Mother statue – Nossa Senhora da Piedade – is carried down from her hilltop home to the Church in Lago de Sao Francisco. Fifteen days later she is returned to her chapel, accompanied by a vast procession, locals bands, and an audience of thousands. clapping and cheering. The bearers supporting the effigy take a tortuous route through the town and up the steep, narrow winding paths to the top. It is an unforgettable spectacle and one like no other here in the south, the annual big event, and the largest religious festival south of Fatima. If it proceeds, don’t miss it. Be prepared to wait, to cheer and to return home invigorated and, yes, exhausted. 289 400 600 cm-loule.pt

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The Campus Quinta do Lago Saturday 18 April 10am-4pm 289 381 220 thecampusqdl.com Help raise money for ACCA causes by completing a 50-minute cycle with sponsor donations of €30. Corporate sponsors can donate €300 to hire a bike for the full event with up to six employees participating and company logo on the bike.

Invited guests are able to benefit from a special price of €50 per green fee – unbeatable value and the perfect opportunity to enjoy the resort courses.

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UST WHEN I WAS BEGINNING to think that I had missed my chance to be up there with the movers and shakers, (those Hello magazine heroes who show us their palatial homes dotted round the world with Ferrari-filled courtyards and personal jets ready to fly them to a Caribbean island where they board their ocean-going alcohol fuelled boats, crewed by nubile young things in thongs who escort them to dry land just long enough to eat foie-gras at their permanently-reserved tables, overlooking views that dreams are made), I realised that I am not too late to join this elite club of entrepreneurs. I still have time... all I have to do is to get THE IDEA up and running. Actually, the idea itself came to me in a flash. It is so simple, so blatantly obvious that I still cannot understand why it had not been thought of before. This eureka moment just happened, the result of the simplest of triggers. My home has an infestation. Not moths, not ants, nor, heaven forbid, spiders, but something not so much entomological as technological. My sudden morphing into an aboutto-be-bloated capitalist happened in the small hours, four in the morning to be precise, when I was awakened from a light sleep by an intermittent, but persistent, bleeping. It wasn’t a rapid tone, therefore not a smoke alarm; nor was it the cordless drill, as it wasn’t being charged. It couldn’t be the air con as that hadn’t been switched on but that still left some 22 other gizmos that could be warning me of something. The kitchen alone has seven, the office four, the bathrooms one each and the bedrooms four. And I could not go directly to the offending machine because the warning bleeps all have the same tone which means that in order to find the right one I would have to hunt around the entire house with eyes fully open and brain on full alert, knowing that when I finally got back into bed, I would be faced with an hour or so of sheep counting which fails to work anyway as Mrs Martin has a habit of turning over every now-and-then and elbowing me in the ribs. As a result, I lose count and, while gasping for breath I know at least four or five of them – sheep that is – have either

jumped over the wall or turned back – so I have to start again. But I digress. Not having an ear for perfect pitch, or owning a piano, I can’t tell you the exact tone the bleep chip has, but for supposition let us call it F sharp. (I know, you’re well ahead but please bear with me). So, I ask, why? Why should we be limited to one tone when we could theoretically, utilising in just one octave, have use of 12. Add to this a repetition factor of up to three and we now have 36 individual warning tones. Therefore, should you be awakened by a double bleep in B flat you would know that your mobile phone needed charging, that a single F sharp would inform you that the filter in the tumble dryer was blocked and a triple C sharp that the microwave had turned itself on too early and your breakfast cereal is ready. Whereas a sustained entire chromatic scale would inform you that the power has just been restored after an outage and all your devices have just turned on. You can now see why I am excited about this project. All it needs is a trip to the Far East to find a company ready to manufacture vari-toned bleep-chips in vast quantities. When this is tied up and patented, I shall lobby for a European directive to state that, in future, all warning tones are to be of a European standard, eg dishwashers shall sing in F sharp, freezers in G and electric hobs in A or whatever. Personally, I believe (and Brussels would surely follow) that this is very important for Europe as it will mean that the entire population of our continent, on hearing three semi-quaver C sharp bleeps immediately followed by a double quaver in A flat would know that somewhere nearby a bouillabaisse was boiling over – assuming, of course, that the French will obey an EU directive. They could well decide that all equipment in France shall play the same compulsory ten notes, D.D.D.G.G.A.A.D.B.G. On second thoughts, do I need the Caribbean high life? I’m more than happy here, so perhaps I’ll just donate my patented bleep-tones to the EU. That’ll teach those Brexiteers a lesson. I have to go now as the microwave is bleeping. No it’s not, it’s my watch telling me to get up and go for a walk.

The oven is bleeping. No, it’s my watch telling me to get up and go for a walk

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