Category Archives: News and information

Best Expat Blog Portugal Award

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Well that was a nice surprise yesterday – we received an e-mail from MoneyTransferComparison.com letting us know that we had won their award of ‘Best Expat Blog – Portugal’ for 2017! Here’s what they posted about our award: Well how nice is … Continue reading →

Posted in About us, Algarve, Beaches, News and information, Photography | Tagged Algarve, awards, beaches, events, News, Photography, reviews | 11 Comments

REFOOD Volunteering

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

This is a guest article by Christine Holmes, supporting the REFOOD Programme here in the Algarve. Why would you not? Volunteer that is! It’s all a big plus as far as I’m concerned and I’ve been doing it for 20 … Continue reading →

Posted in Algarve, Eating out, News and information | Tagged Charity, eating out, Food, restaurants | 4 Comments

The 2017 Silves Medieval Fair

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

It’s our favourite time of year (again!) The Silves Medieval Fair is up and running .. and of course we were there as soon as it opened with our cameras for you. We have blogged about this many times before, … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, News and information, Photography, Places to Visit | Tagged Culture, days out, eating out, events, Silves, Silves Medieval Fair | 1 Comment

ACCA’s annual charity request for children

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Children’s charity ACCA has started its annual drive to ensure that youngsters across the Algarve can start the new school year with confidence … and with the basic essentials to help them achieve. And our help is needed! Although the … Continue reading →

Posted in News and information | Tagged Algarve, Charity, children, Portuguese people | 2 Comments

‘Algarve Pop Up Art’ at Easter

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

New ‘Pop Up’ Gallery opens exclusively for Easter weekend – introducing and showcasing an exciting and vibrant mix of 10 artists and artisan crafters who will be exhibiting together under a brand new Algarve ‘Pop Up Art’ venture. We have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Events, News and information, Photography, Shopping | Tagged Algarve, art, Culture, days out, events, exhibition, Photography, Shopping | Leave a comment

Brexit for Brits in Portugal

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

The triggering of Article 50 on the 29th March is destined to be an historic day for both Britain and Europe. But what is it going to mean for Brits living in Portugal – or even for Brits wanting to travel … Continue reading →

Posted in Algarve, Brexit, Businesses, Finance & Legal, News and information | Tagged Brexit, Brits in Portugal, Economy, Embassy | 13 Comments

Christmas is coming to a market near you!

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

It’s time for the Christmas markets to begin .. time to dust off the tinsel, unpack the shiny gifts and wonderful home-made crafts and products .. and set up a stall at one of the many fairs that are advertised … Continue reading →

Posted in Algarve, Businesses, Eating out, Events, News and information, Places to Visit, Shopping | Tagged Algarve, art, Charity, Christmas, Culture, days out, eating out, exhibition, Food, Lagoa, Markets, reviews, Shopping | 4 Comments

Swopping Plants and Seeds has never been such fun!

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

The first Plants and Seeds Exchange of the Algarve – 1 Encontro de Troca de Plantas e Sementes do Algarve – took place last Saturday and it was a marvellous event. We had been happy to help in a small … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, News and information | Tagged Charity, days out, eating out, events, exhibition, flowers, Markets, plants | 9 Comments

Feira de São Martinho in Portimão

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

The Parque de Feiras e Exposições in Portimão is once again the setting for the annual Feira de São Martinho, which is apparently the oldest fair of its kind in Portimão, dating back to 1662. We blogged about this fair last year – … Continue reading →

Posted in Algarve, Eating out, Events, News and information, Places to Visit, Shopping | Tagged Culture, days out, eating out, events, exhibition, Food, Portimão, Portuguese people | 4 Comments

SisterMAG in the Monchique

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

If you were in Monchique recently – and saw a film crew, camera crew and a cute little black dog sampling the local culinary delights .. that was probably us entertaining the delightful crew from the German magazine sisterMAG We … Continue reading →