Category Archives: Events

Snapshot!

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

I’m going to be limiting my time on social media this year, including posting to this blog. But you can keep up with me via our free monthly Snapshot! newsletter. Subscribe here:

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It’s a BLiP weekend!

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

I am very excited to announce that I will be at the BLiP fair at Portimão arena here in the Algarve this weekend! You can find me at Stand S02 where I will have a selection of brand-new paintings for … Continue reading →

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Newsletter

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Free monthly newsletter from Dave and Alyson Sheldrake - subscribe now! Continue reading →

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Live Book Launch Mon 3rd May

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Monday 3rd May Join me live online at 9pm GMT as we launch my new book: A New Life in the Algarve, Portugal. Continue reading →

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My Top 5 Algarve

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

My Top 5 Algarve
The best of the Algarve in one handy guide.
Available exclusively to subscribers of our free monthly newsletter.
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A Covid-safe Carnaval

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

We have created a Covid-safe Carnaval for you to enjoy this year. Continue reading →

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The Living Statues - Christmas 2020

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

The Living Statues came to Lagoa and Dave was there with his camera for you. We can now officially celebrate Christmas! 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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BLiP Expo Online

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

This year’s Better Living in Portugal Exhibition (BLiP Expo 2020) will be online between 24th October and 1st November, bringing all that is best in Portugal and the Algarve directly to you, in the comfort of your own home. Continue reading →

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10 Facts about the Carnation Revolution you may not know

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

The 25th April is a national holiday, also known as ‘Freedom Day’ (Portuguese:’Dia da Liberdade‘)   On the 25th April 1974 what initially began as a military coup to overthrow the Estado Novo (‘New State’) regime, was supported by an … Continue reading →

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