Category Archives: About us

Top 20 Blogs Award

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

We are delighted that we have won an award and we are featured in the ‘Top 20 Blogs from UK Expats’ on the MoneyTransfers.com website. Continue reading →

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Our February Newsletter

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

The February edition of our free newsletter is full of art, photography, books and news about the Algarve. Continue reading →

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What Brexit Means For Us

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Alyson was interviewed by the BBC about her views on Brexit, on the historic day when the UK ended its transition period and entered the new post-Brexit era. Continue reading →

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A Covid Christmas in the Algarve

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Well, it has certainly been a strange year, and I am sure for many people, they will be glad when 2020 is over. I have been at best bemused, and at worst, completely confused by all the different Covid measures … Continue reading →

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Living the Quieter Algarve Dream

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Living the Quieter Algarve Dream The eBook and Paperback are Now Available to Purchase And scroll down to find out more about your invitation to the VIP Online Live Book Launch on Monday 23rd November

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Pre-Order your eBook Today

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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Living the Dream – vote now!

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Cover of the Month Living the Dream: in the Algarve, Portugal Hey Everyone, I’m excited to tell you that my book has been nominated for the “Cover of the Month” contest on AllAuthor.com. I would be so thrilled if you … Continue reading →

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Living the Dream – The Book

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Living the Dream – in the Algarve, Portugal. New book just released by Alyson Sheldrake. Available in paperback, Large Print Edition, and eBook version on Amazon. Continue reading →

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Coronavirus Covid – 19 in the Algarve

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

We have had lots of people contact us (thank you!) asking if we are ok … we are fine, we have chosen to self-isolate and look after each other (and Kat the dog) for the next couple of weeks and … Continue reading →

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Taking a Break

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Well we have been busy! Moving house is not for the faint-hearted out here – but we are delighted with our move to the beautiful, unspoilt and peaceful west coast … and with beaches like this on our doorstep .. … Continue reading →

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