East Algarve Magazine - JULY 2010

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Golf tipsFrom Keith Ashdown Gardening

Annuals for hot climates

revisitedStay safe

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Taking care of your air

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Summer is finally here, the kids are off school for three months, and I will probably go a little insane. As Tavira celebrated Saint John's day in June, I took a stroll around the town, to admire the beautifully decorated streets, and whilst on my travels, visited a couple of places that I hadn't seen before, out of curiosity. We feature a fresh summer dish from Museu do Vinho, meet up with Ana, owner and chef, from Ana's restaurant in Moncarapacho, and find out more about Dr. Ken Hamilton's Chiropractic procedures. We bring you the usual, helpful gardening advice from Mark O'Shaughnessy, how to keep safe in the sun from Gareth Bullock, Elizabeth's book review, and all the sporting news from Chris Wright. I hope you find time to visit Tavira this month. As you will see in the What's on Guide, there is plenty to see, and do. Have a relaxing, sun soaked July.

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EdITOR Katie Bassett

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4nOTIcE BOaRdLet us know your thoughts.

5WHaT’S OnThings to do this month.

6nEWS Get up to date on the

latest East Algarve news!

8PEOPLEMeet the owner of Bar da Ana.

10HEaLTHPain relief through Chiropractic.

12HEaLTHStay safe in the sun.

14HEaLTHSoccer horns and hearing.

16PLacESQM garden centre revisited.

18TavIRaWe revisit Tavira.

20PROPERTyPermission to build.

22PROPERTyUK property news.

25PROPERTyRroperty of the month.

27HOMEMaking a mood board.

28HOMEKeep a cool home in summer.

30FOOdFrom Museu do Vinho.

34gaRdEnSAnnuals for hot climates.

37EnvIROnMEnTAir care.

40FInancE$1million coin.

42SPORTGolf tips from Keith Ashdown.

44FOOTBaLLThe latest from Chris Wright.

46BOOK LOvERS’ cORnERFeaturing writer Lisa Selvidge.

47cLaSSIFIEdSGrab a local bargain.

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10Dish of the day + drink €6.50

Dish of the day + drink + dessert and coffee €8.50

SpecialitieS incluDeFresh local seafood • cataplanas • Special seafood rices • Fish noodles • Fresh grilled fish • Filet in Mirandesa style (considered the best meat in portugal)• French veal steak • Duck breast in orange and honeypluS MucH MucH MORe!

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QUINTA FONTE DO BISPOQUINTA FONTE DO BISPO

call 281 971 484, email [email protected] or see our website www.qtfontebispo.com or see our map on the back page

We returned to Edinburgh from Faro at the weekend after a two week holiday in the Algarve. Over the last 25 years we have thoroughly enjoyed our holidays in Portugal and thanks to your magazine 'East Algarve' we were able to experience yet more lovely restaurants. Whilst there we visited Quinta Fonte Do Bispo where we met Richard, Mesa do Chefe where we met John, Emma and Deanna, and Restaurant'O Monte' where we had a long chat with Tito and Claudia. We love reading the magazine, Regards, Cairns

We are a small international group of tennis players, social players (men and ladies), and we would like to attract more players, either temporary (tourists, people who stay here in the winter, or are here for some weeks) or more permanently. We play all year long (except when it rains, of course) on the tennis courts at Pedras da Rainha in Cabanas/Conceicao.If you are not a member of the Pedras` Sports Club (some of us are not), then you pay for 2 hours` tennis 5 Euros. We normally play Mondays and Fridays from 10.00 12.00 o`clock.

Check out the new range of glass furniture at Furniture Frontera on the EN 125

YOGA SESSIONSFree first sesson! Wednesdays & Fridays at Quinta Fonte do Bispo. See details on the back page

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What’s on

Your guide to what's on, in and around the East Algarve this month. Have fun!

Things to do this July

MARKETSLoulé: every saturday. Estoi: 2nd sunday of the month.Moncarapacho1st sunday of the month.Quelfes: 4th and 5th sundays of the month.Tavira: 3rd saturday of the month.vila nova de cacela: 3rd sun-day of the month.castro Marim: 2nd saturday of the month.Sta catarina: 4th sunday of the month.

2010 BANK HOlIDAYS AND FESTIVAlSHere’s your handy cut out & keep guide to the 2010 bank holidays and

festivals, with compliments of east algarve magazine.

Carnival/Shrove Tuesday......... 16 Febmaundy Thursday........................1 aprgood Friday, ................................2 apreaster Sunday..............................4 aprLiberation Day (Sunday)............25 aprLabour Day, (Saturday).............. 1 may

Corpus Christi, (Thursday)......... 3 Junnational Day in Portugal, (Thursday)................................. 10 Junassumption Day, (Sunday).......15 augRepublic Day, (Tuesday)..............5 Octall Saints’ Day, (monday)...........1 nov

independence Restoration Day, (Wednesday)................................1 Decimmaculate Conception, (Wednesday)................................8 DecChristmas eve...........................24 DecChristmas Day, (Saturday).......25 Dec

muSiCTaviRa - music in the Churches, 01/7-31/7, every saturday 19h00, t 281 320 500.

OLHãO - natalie Cole, 16/7, 22h30, real marine hotel and spa.

SãO BRáS De aLPORTeL - Kurt elling, 17/7, 21h30, Jardim de verbena.

TaviRa - Concerts, 16/7-21/7, 22h00, Praça da república t 281 320 500.

LOuLÉ - international Jazz Festi-val, 17/7-31/7, loule.

TaviRa - Jazz at the Palacio Da galeria, 28/7-31/7, t. 281 320 500.

v. R. STO. anTóniO - Divina Comédia, 28/7-31/7, 22h30, monte Gordo casino, t 289 310 000

THeaTReTaviRa - 6th international The-atre and Street arts Festival *Ce-nas na Rua*, 01/7-15/7, 22h00, various venues, t 281 320 500.

exHiBiTiOnSSãO BRáS De aLPORTeL - Flu-rovision, uv arte Lounge Por, by analavory Project, until 31/12, 18h00-24h00, Galeria Flurovision, rua luis bivar 94.

TaviRa - metamorphosis of Hab-itability, 17/7-06/8, casa das artes de tavira.

CaCeLa veLHa - (Casa azul), images of Tavira, until 28/07 12h00 to 22h00, aspects of the historical town of tavira rendered in coloured pencil and oil by mike Fernandes, closed on tuesdays, (between ta-vira and vila real de santo antónio) off the en125, t 926 710 067

DanCeTaviRa - La Salamandre, Street theatre Company, 15/7, 22h00, roman bridge, tavira.

SPORTSãO BRáS De aLPORTeL- na-tional Downhill Cycling Cham-pionship, 10/7-11/7, cerro do botelho.

v. R. STO. anTóniO - guadiana international Trophy, 30/7-01/8, 21h15, s.l benfica, Feyenoord and aston villa, sports complex.

FeSTivaLSTaviRa - 3rd Festival of the Ria of Oysters and Other Shellfish, 16/7-18/7, 18h00-01h00, Jardim das Oliveiras.

TaviRa - 21st City of Tavira Folk

music Festival, 09/7-10/7, 21h30, bela Fria multipurpose sports Facility.aLCOuTim - Festival of genera-tions, 17/7, multipurpose facility inter-vivos.TaviRa - 20th Santo estevão Folk music Festival, 17/7, 21h00, Former multipurpose sports Facility.

FiLmTaviRa - european Film Festival, 16/7-25/7, cineclube de tavira

Over 170 classic cars will be passing through São Brás. The cars will be following a route through

various towns between 09/07 and 11/07. For details call 917 555 858 www.algarveclassiccars.com

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S t vincent’s anglican chaplaincy – the church of england in

the algarve, have recently started to offer worship in tavira. at the recommendation of the bishop of Faro, d manuel, they now offer monthly evening Worship at nossa senhora de carmo, the chapel within the grounds of the vila Gale albercora, in the heart of the ria Formosa, each 2nd sunday at 6pm.the first service took place in early may and saw the chapel nearly full as over 50 people gathered to worship, and to witness the swearing in of the two chaplaincy Wardens, sandra Wilkinson from moncarapacho and Joyce daffey from luz.Fr bob bates, the chaplain of the central and eastern congregations, will be chaplain also of the new church, and has said how privileged he and his people felt, to be able to use this historic place of worship; how delighted he was at the generosity of the local roman catholic Padre and bp manuel; and how welcoming the hotel, and its manager bruno martens had been. initially it is planned to offer a time of prayer and music at the end of the day, but it is hoped that the chaplaincy will be able, as the

numbers attending grow, to extend the services offered. he hoped that locals and visitors alike would take advantage of this opportunity to find the church of england alive and active in tavira.Fr bob is the chaplain to existing congregations at almancil and near sta barbara de nexe, but says that, “We are well aware that there is a need to offer our services to folk further east than our present cover. We have people making weekly journeys, westward from tavira, to be with us, and they have commented on the need for us to look to offering something more local. in addition, the location of the church we are now using will lend itself to times of study and activity sessions, and will give us a new location for Wedding blessings and special services. a close working relationship with the hotel will allow us to use more than just the chapel, for instance the next service on 11th July will allow us to attend our service at 6pm before retiring to the hotel bar to watch the World-cup final!”. there is a buffet available for 20€, please call for more information.For further details contact Fr bob on 289 366 720 or 918 502 570.

Worship in Tavira

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Tavira children sing outOver 900 school children from the district of tavira gathered in the town's

main square on tuesday 7th June, to perform a rousing rendition of the national anthem. this year sees the centenary of the ending of the constitutional monarchy on the 5th October 1910. President of tavira camara, Jorge botelho, speaking to the east algarve magazine, said, "We are very proud of our younger generation and it is important that they have a sense of pride in their nation. We now teach the national anthem in all our schools, and today we have gathered together for an early celebration of Portugal day (June 10th)."

Miss Tavira crowned

The Final of miss tavira was held at the meeting room night club in

tavira at the end of last month.Once again there was a huge turn out, to see sofia Grácio (second from right) crowned miss tavira, with elena cazaciuc (far left) 2nd, and inàs martins (far right), winning both most photogenic and miss 'Friendly'. tito and claudia (also pictured), owners of the meeting room, thanked everyone for making it such a fabulous event.

Photograph Eduardo Mourato

Safer This Summer

A special police task force have been draughted in to help

protect residents and tourists in the algarve this summer. eighty officers will add to the current force, in a safe summer campaign. areas covered include villa real de santo antónio, Olhão, and tavira. Officers will patrol car parks and retail outlets to combat the increasing crime during these months. victor rodrigues, the regions PsP commander said that "the officers come from several specialist departments, but have now been transferred to active and intense policing in areas with the highest number of tourists during the summer months". last summer between July and september, the PsP registered a 7 percent reduction in crime.

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Just like

Mamma used to makeTraditional, home cooked food is on the menu at this family run restaurant in Moncarapacho.

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RestauRant & snaCK BaR

MOnCaRaPaCHO

Ana started her professional life in her late teens, as a waitress in a well known aparthotel near tavira. she

soon acquired an interest in dishes, created by the hotel's renowned chefs. sneaking into the kitchen every time she could, she noted the tricks and tips used by the professionals she admired.at that time, ana dreamed of having her own professional kitchen, but the time wasn’t right. it came together in 1988, when she opened a traditional tavern, in tavira’s countryside. there she experimented with the ingredients and flavours used by her former teachers. Over ten years, ana acquired a natural touch and success in algarve’s traditional

gastronomy, even giving her name to the famous “bacalhau da ana” (cod fish, ana’s style). in 1996, ana found the perfect place for a new project in moncarapacho. the structure had some problems, and after a complete rebuild, ana opened her dream place in 1999 at 22, Praça da república. soon, with business growing, ana realised that she needed help managing the place, and invited her daughter, laura, to help. laura brought a fresh twist to the place, having previously worked in a beach bar and restaurant.the “da ana” restaurant takes pride in traditional, exquisite meals, and wines from all the best Portuguese wine regions. the menu includes meat dishes, such as grilled lamb

chops, lamb with chickpeas, and stewed chicken with vegetables, charcoal bbQ of iberian pork, and much more. amongst the sea food dishes, we suggest you ask what the 'Оpoque' dish is. although they have the salmon with herbs, garlic octo-pus and “bacalhau da ana” through-out the entire year, the most exquisite dishes are prepared with the sea-sonal fish and shellfish. if you fancy a light meal, try the salads, special toasties or the “tapas”, finishing with a big bowl of ice-cream. Whether you want to sit and watch the world go by with a beer on the esplanade, or have the full blown Portuguese dining experience in the restau-rant, you will not be disappointed. Bom apetite!

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Dr. Ken Hamilton, D.C.Quiroprático / Chiropractor

Centro Quiroprático de Estói - FaroTlm.: 922 113 384 - Tel.: 289 997 004

Cuidado Quiroprático consiste na correcção natural da coluna

(subluxação vertebral) e do Sistema Nervoso

utilizando as mãos.

Reabilitações - TratamentosColuna - Músculos - Articulações

Cuidado Quiroprático consiste na correcção natural da coluna

(subluxação vertebral) e do Sistema Nervoso

utilizando as mãos.

Reabilitações - TratamentosColuna - Músculos - Articulações

Chiropractic is the world’s leading form of alternative therapy for neuro-musculo-skeletal conditions.

CHIROPRACTIC HELPS WITH:· LOW BaCK Pain · neCK Pain · HeRniaTeD DiSCS · neRve Pain

· HeaDaCHeS anD migRaineS · POOR POSTuRe · FROzen SHOuLDeR · eLBOW anD WRiST Pain · SCiaTiCa · Knee Pain · FOOT/anKLe Pain · SCOLiOSiS

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algarve chiropractic centre

mob: 922 113 384 - Tel: 289 997 004

Clinics located in estói and Quinta do Lago, with ample convenient parking facilities.

dr. Ken Hamilton doctor of chiropractic (USa)

€25 OFF THIS OFFER ONLY appLIES FOR NEw aduLT paTIENTS. pLEaSE pROducE THIS advERT aT THE TIME OF YOuR TREaTMENT.

Dr. Ken hamilton wants people to know that there is an alternative to drugs or surgery, for most neuro-

musculo-skeletal conditions. his focus is not only on relieving pain, but also in improving function. this is something that is appreciated by the many sports enthusiasts in the algarve, as he regularly treats golfers, tennis players, football players, and professional cyclists. chiropractic utilizes manual manipulations of the spinal column, to correct misalignments in the spine. this is done in a gentle manner, usually without pain or discomfort. in addition to the chiropractic adjustments that the clinic offers, they are excited to be the only centre, that utilizes the automated hill flexion-distraction chiropractic table. this unique table has proved to be very effective, in treating lumbar disc hernias, back pain, and sciatica. another treatment offered is trigger Point therapy. by relieving the “knots” found in your muscles, this provides great relief, and also speeds up the recovery process.dr. hamilton received his doctor of chiropractic degree from the well respected life chiropractic college West, in california. he has several

No pain, just gain

years of international experience and has decided to settle in tavira with his wife sue.dr. hamilton and his staff take a different approach to most chiropractors, in two important ways. Firstly, in addition to spinal manipulation, he focuses on rehabilitation. secondly, he does not believe in excessive office visits to treat a problem. most conditions can be treated in 8-12 visits. Once patients are better, they often opt to return for some follow up maintenance, just as they would get a regular tune-up for their car.children, adults, the elderly, can all be found at the chiropractic clinics. not only does the doctor take a different approach to each patient, the type of treatment varies quite differently, depending on the age of the patient. he recalls a recent patient in his mid-forties, who came into the clinic last month. he needed a cane, and another person to help

him walk. On the fourth visit, the patient arrived at the clinic without any help and without needing his cane. he is progressively getting better, and will not require any drugs or surgery. the doctor says that on average, he refers only 3-4 patients per year for surgery. this is something that he is very proud of.algarve chiropractic centre, formerly centro Quiropratico de estoi, has been serving the people of the eastern algarve for over 10 years. the primary clinic is conveniently located in estoi, just opposite the centro de saúde, with plenty of free parking available. dr. hamilton has also recently opened a second clinic in Quinta do lago.

to schedule an appointment, please feel free to call the clinic at 922 113 384 or you can call dr. hamilton directly at 914 137 493 in case of an emergency.

Drugs or surgery are not the only solution for pain relief. Chiropractic is the world's leading form of alternative therapy. Meet Dr. Ken Hamilton who tells us more.

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If you’re thinking about getting yourself a tan this summer, please be aware of the risks before you hit the beach.

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problems, treated by harmonising and resetting the

body’s structure.

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There’s no doubt that sun-kissed skin makes you look healthier and even gives you a feel good boost – but that golden glow

could come at a pretty hefty price. scarily, skin cancer is on the rise in the over 50s. a study by cancer research uK has found that people in their 60s and 70s are five times more likely to be diagnosed with malignant melanoma than their parents were, 30 years ago. and our life long love of the sun is to blame. the majority of skin cancers are caused by repetitive sun burn and over exposure to the sun. so by the time you reach your 50s, the chances are your skin has already experienced some damage – especially if you got sunburned to get a tan when you were younger. the good news is, though, that skin cancer survival rates have vastly improved in the last 25 years, and are higher than for any other cancer. so if

you’re vigilant, you can still enjoy the sun and stay safe too.Preventionslapping on the sun cream won’t just protect your from the harmful uv rays which cause skin cancer, it could also help to slow down the ageing, process and help you ward off wrinkles. everyone should be wearing a minimum sPF 15 sun cream. the sPF protects you from the uvb rays which burn and damage your skin, while the uva protections prevents ageing skin damage. the higher the sPF the better it will protect you, so make sure you buy the right protection for your skin type. most brands include a guide on the back of the bottle explaining which sPF suits you whether you’re fair, medium or dark skinned. apply a generous amount of cream frequently, every two or three hours, particularly after physical activity or going in the water.

but for fair or ageing skin make sure you apply a little more sun cream than usual. Spot the signs the key to successful treatment for skin cancer is to catch it early – so keep an eye on any moles, sores or lesions. skin cancer doesn’t just develop from a mole, broken or damaged skin that doesn’t heel, can be a risk too. it’s important to be aware of the different types of skin cancer such as melanoma and non-melanoma. malignant melanomas are less common than non-melanoma skin cancer, but they are the most dangerous. they form in moles and the outer layer of your skin. lookout for them on the backs of your legs where they’re most common. it’s an area that’s not exposed to the sun often and a place you’re likely to forget to apply sun cream to.

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non-melanoma skin cancer is more common but can easily be treated. it usually appears in areas that are regularly exposed to the sun, such as your head, neck, hands and forearms. these may form as a small, round or flattened lump on your skin or sometimes as a persistent scaly spot. they can often bleed and in some cases, can look like an eczema type patch. aBCD ruleif you’re worried about a mole, follow the simple abcd rule.a: asymmetry – the two halves of your mole do not look the same. B: border - the edges of your mole are irregular, blurred or jagged. C: colour - the colour of your mole is uneven with more than one shade.D: diameter - the diameter of the mole is bigger than 7mm. get help With skin cancer, time is of the essence, so it’s extremely important to get anything suspicious checked out. if you are suspicious about one of your moles then visit your GP. Get

a partner or friend to check your back regularly.a healthy dose of sunit might seem confusing – but you actually need a certain amount of sunlight to stay in great health – especially as you get older. vitamin d is essential for healthy bones, teeth and a fully functioning immune system. Your best source of vitamin d is sunlight, which is turned into vitamin d in your skin. to get your quota you need to spend time in the sun each day with no sun cream on. a few minutes is fine, but any longer and you should protect yourself with an sPF 15 minimum.don’t wait to hear of a friend dying before you get scared of that funny mole of yours, check it out, respect yourself and enjoy every day.

if you are a doctor or GP and can provide the service of a mole clinic, please can you make contact so we can print your details in our next issue? thank you, Gareth tm. 912 540 071

Stay safe in the sun

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The british hotel chain Premier inn banned vuvuzelas on saturday after english soccer fans, blowing the

noisy plastic horns, kept a manager awake at a hotel in newcastle. but the horns are also being blasted for their alleged health and safety risks. critics say, all those fans blowing vuvuzelas, cause such a racket, that fans might have trouble hearing announcements if a stadium needs to be evacuated. vuvuzelas have also been blamed for spreading

illness. "vuvuzelas have the potential to spread colds and flu, as a lot of breath goes through the vuvuzela," said dr. ruth mcnerney of the london school of hygiene and tropical medicine. she said people expel tiny droplets of saliva when they blow a vuvuzela, and that these droplets can carry germs that cause colds and flu. the particles are small enough to stay suspended in the air for hours, and can be breathed in by other fans, she said. and then there is the threat to fans'

and players' hearing: the sound produced by a vuvuzela has been measured at 127 decibels - louder than a lawnmower (90 decibels) or a chainsaw (100 decibels), according to a press release issued by a leading hearing aid manufacturer. extended exposure to just 85 decibels is enough to cause permanent hearing loss, according to the release. When the decibel level rises to about 100, hearing loss can occur in as little as 15 minutes. it's not just while sitting in the stands at a match that

hearing damage can happen," said audiologist robert beiny, in the release. "Our ears can be exposed to damaging noise levels when in the pub, surrounded by excited cheering fans, or even while at home, with people often turning the sound on the television up very loud in order to create an atmosphere when watching from their sofa."so, soccer fans, take along some earplugs - even if you're not headed to south africa!K. Roberts, Tavira Hearing centre

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more than just a garden centre. i know that when we visit, i can browse in peace, while my children enjoy the 18 hole grass mini golf course. malcolm now stocks beautiful teak sculptures and garden furniture, fire pits and chimneas, all at great value prices. Perfect gifts, or even better, a lovely piece for your own home. the shop is well stocked with every-thing you can think of, tools, books, candles, cleaning products, and not forgetting the huge range of english food products. there is also a clear-

ance section for bargain hunters.to add to this, there is now a large, refurbished, fully stocked aquatic re-tail area, found amoungst the many plants, pots, soil and pine bark. i fully recommend paying the Qm garden centre a visit, there is ample park-ing, a friendly welcome and even a complimentary cup of tea and coffee for all. What more could you ask for? You will be sure to pick up a bargain or two, meet new people, oh and not forgetting, you can usually pick up the east algarve magazine there!

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It's been a year since we last focused on tavira, so we thought another visit was in order, with the 24th of June being sao João

day. the town looked so beautifully decorated, including the bandstand, that we couldn't resist showing any of you who may have missed it. st John's day “sao João”, is the highlight of tavira's calendar. the fun spills out into the streets, which are decorated with balloons and paper arches, where people dance around the city's small squares and the homemade altars that are dedicated to the saints, asking for 'Good Fortune'. a delicious range

of traditional foods including caldo verde (cabbage and potato soup), sardinha assada (grilled sardines), bread, and red wine are available. Whilst there, we took a pleasent stroll around the magnificent Pousada Graça. the Graça convent in tavira was once the convent of the cloistered augustinian nuns, which was founded by King d. sebastião around 1569. it stands on the castle hill on the site of what was once most likely the Jewish quarter. its most noteworthy features are the 16th and 17th century renaissance cloister, the facade facing the main square and the central staircase, both in

baroque style. archaeological traces of islamic origin were discovered during the restoration work. as a result, the plans were changed to include the finds in the building, where they are now partially visible from the bar. the design includes a multi-purpose hall (in the old church). the Pousada is now a luxury hotel, perfectly combining the old and new, and offering peace, beauty and tranquility in the heart of the town.On our stroll we passed through a small tunnel where on your left, there has been a recent excavation of a medieval dwelling,this location was recently excavated

by the tavira archaeological association, and it is believed to have been the medieval residence of a noble family of the town, called 'corte-reais". supported by the Portuguese crown, the family gained fame for exploring the north-easten coast of america at the end of the 15th century. the archaeological excavations resulted in the discovery of islamic and Pheonician items. in future, these artefacts will become part of the collection of a museum. a little further on, near the tourism office, we were invited into the church of mercy, just down the hill from the castle, and

it was a jawdropping moment as we entered, from the bright sunny street, into the dark church, our eyes adjusting slowly, to reveal amazing architecture, and simply stunning detail in the decoration. the 16th century misericordia church with a beautiful renaissance door, and carved high altar, are amazing. You might be discreetly asked for a donation on your exit, but it's definatley worth it, photos can be taken without the use of flash.see the what's on guide as there's a lot happening in tavira this month, street theatre, concerts and much more, all free!

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In most countries, planning permission is needed to construct a new home or to extend an existing one. in the algarve, the

rules for construction are in the Pdm (Plano director municipal) of each council which is based on the PrOt – algarve (Plano regional de Ordenamento do território do algarve). the PrOtal was revised in 2007. councils have implemented this in their new Pdm’s, and rules and regulations for construction have been adjusted accordingly. the ministério do ambiente (responsible for ecological areas, ren) also made adjustments based on the new PrOtal and issued a new law in august 2008, with an amendment in november 2008.When you submit a project for the construction of a new house, extension, swimming pool or garage, there are various departments involved in the process, depending on the classification of the land, e.g. ran (reserva agrícola nacional) and ren (reserva ecológica nacional). it appears that many homeowners and prospective buyers are unaware of how the new PrOtal is interpreted by - in this case – areas in ren. For example, the regulations allow an implantation* of 250m2 on land classified as ecological (ren) for both reconstruction and extensions as long as it is in accordance with other existing laws. (* implantation area = the total sum of covered area of habitation, annexes, pool, uncovered terraces etc. where rainwater cannot directly infiltrate the soil). this seems a simple process, but it is not. however, within the many rules and regulations ren still has, after the update, new opportunities can be found to achieve what previously seemed impossible.

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The number of mortgages ap-proved for house purchases rose to its highest level so far this year.

a total of 36,709 loans were ap-proved by the major banks for peo-ple buying a property during the month.however figures from hm revenue & customs (hmrc) show that com-pleted property sales have been flat for the past three months.sales in may stood at 73,000, just 1,000 up on the number sold in both

march and april.though higher than a year ago, the figures mean that sales, so far this year, are still running at less than half the level recorded in the same pe-riod during 2006, 2007 or 2008.the bba, whose members account for 75% of new mortgage lending, said it was the third month in a row of rising mortgage approvals.'Pay off borrowing'households continue to pay off debts, according to the bba."the low interest rate environment

is resulting in customers choosing to reduce or pay off borrowing, par-ticularly personal loans, rather than saving," said the bba's director of statistics, david dooks.re-mortgaging accounted for the lion's share of loan approvals, with 24,626 taking out new, or replace-ment loans on their existing property.the number of home loans approved for house purchases had been 35,729 in april, up 685 on march.

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many gardeners, that have a hot and dry climate to deal with, often shy away from colourful annuals, as they

think they will not do well without constant watering, and will require too much maintenance. there are, however, many annuals that love just such a climate. the table below shows a sample of annuals that can take the heat. a combination of the varieties of annuals, listed in the second table to the right, can be a great choice for those people living in hot, dry climates. these heat and drought tolerant annuals provide a wide variety of colours, sizes, shapes and textures, enough to meet the needs of any gardener. even with annuals that like a hot,

dry climate, gardening in such conditions can be challenging. Water restrictions can thwart efforts to provide adequate moisture to your plants so you need to be cognitive of the usual restrictions in your area. no matter what your climate, matching the types of flowers you plant, to the climate in which they will be growing, is one of the best ways to ensure a healthy garden and a healthy environment. annuals provide season long colour to your garden, and can be started from seed, or purchased pre-grown from your local garden centre.most types of annuals can be started from seed, by using seed boxes. start your seeds indoors, in well drained soil, and make sure they have plenty of light, as well as

enough water. after the seedlings have had a good start indoors, they are then replanted outside in the garden. For those who do not want to grow their annuals from seed, seedlings can be bought and transplanted immediately. this approach is generally more expensive, but after planting your flowers, you get to enjoy them sooner.When it comes to putting your annuals in the garden, make sure they are planted with the tops of the roots just below the soil surface. if you have bought pre-grown plants, make sure that the entire container is removed, along with any paper or plastic. if your seedlings are in peat pots, then remove the top edge of the pot before planting. if the seedlings have any buds or flowers on them, they should be pinched off when the seedlings are planted. this will promote greater branching, and help the plant grow stronger. after the seedlings

have been transplanted, the plants should be given a good watering. it is particularly important to provide lots of water in the first few weeks, since the plants are still developing their root structure during this time. it is essential to provide adequate moisture to get the plants off to a good start. even after planting, most annuals require from 2.5 to 4 cm of water every week to thrive. even more water may be needed in very hot climates. annuals need to establish a deep root system, and they can only do this, if they receive a sufficient amount of water. deep root growth comes from thorough and deep watering and will produce lush thriving plants. the best methods for achieving this deep and thorough watering, are soaker hoses and drip irrigation. in addition, these methods of watering avoid water splashes on the foliage, which can serve as pathways to fungal infections. another important aspect to healthy

annuals is proper mulching. mulch the bed before you put the plants in with 5 to 7.5 cm of pine bark or pine straw. mulching serves to conserve the moisture contained in the soil and to reduce the growth of weeds. a good layer of mulch will shade the seeds of weeds and prevent them from sprouting. mulch provides a natural form of weed control and thereby eliminates the need for hand weeding or harsh chemicals to control the growth of weeds. different annuals have different fertilization needs. When you buy your seeds or plants, find out what those are and make note. then, during the growing season, make sure you provide the fertilization that is necessary for each type of plant. One of my favourite plants to grow in a hot climate is the african daisy, which is the name commonly used to describe a group of different bedding plants. all those which come from south africa, sport a mass of daisy-like flowers (unsurprisingly!), and

Annuals add splashes of colour to your garden all year long, but you must choose plants that are suited to your climate in order to have lush

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Annuals....for.hot....climates

African Daisy (Dimorphotheca) Annual Vinca (Cataranthus roseus) Calliopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) Cosmos (Cosmos species) Creeping Zinnia (Sanvitalia procumbens) Dusty Miller (Senecio cineraria) Gaillardia (Gaillardia pulchella) Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa)

Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia hirta) Gold Medallion (Melampoddium paludosum) Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora)Snow-on-the-Mountain (Euphorbia marginata) Spider Flower (Cleome hasslerana) Verbena (Verbena species) Zinnia (Zinnia species)

annuals best suited for hot and dry climates and when they have established a rooting system they are quite tolerant to dry conditions.

annuals generally able to tolerate very hot conditions, but they do usually require additional moisture.

Blue Daze (Evolvulus glomerata) Castor Bean (Ricinus communis) Cockscomb (Celosia argentea) Cypress Vine (Ipomoea quamoclit) Dahlia (Dahlia species and hybrids) Fan Flower (Scaevola aemula) Flowering Tobacco (Nicotiana species) Four o’clock (Mirabilis jalapa) Hyacinth Bean Vine (Dolichos lablab) Joseph’s Coat (Amaranthustricolor) Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha) Mexican Heather (Cuphea hyssopifolia) Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia) Moon Vine (Ipomoea alba) Morning Glory (Ipomoea species) Salvia (Salvia species) Silk Flower (Abelmoschus manihot)Starflower (Pentas lanceolata)Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

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require similar conditions to grow successfully. daisy flowers, typical of the asteraceae botanical family, create a clear mood and design direction. they appear out of place in lush, tropical settings, typified by plants with massive leaves and large garish flowers. they are more suited in my view to the sparser, restrained style of a mediterranean, dry climate garden.at least three genera answer to the name of african daisy, with a number of species and varieties belonging to each genus. these are arctotis, Osteospernum, and dimorphotheca. all are hardy to light frosts, are fairly pest resistant, and must be grown in well-drained soil. While requiring regular water through the long hot summer, they do best, especially in heavy soils, with deep, occasional irrigation. therefore, in their cultural needs, as well as in design terms, they associate better with mediterranean type plants, than with tropical or sub tropical ones. all need full sun to flower.arctotis hybridsthe most common arctotis found in gardens are hybrids that grow 30cm (1ft) high and wide. the foliage varies according to the variety from a dull green, to bluish-grey. the leaves are slightly rough and hairy. the symmetrical flowers

are some 7cm (3in) wide, in shades of white, pink, yellow, orange, and red. arctotis is most effective when massed as a ground cover, but is not to be relied on in cold-winter areas or boggy soil. the plants tend to become bare and leggy, so regular clipping is essential. my suggestion is to prune away the flowers even when about 25% remain on the plant.Osteospernum fruticosumthis is a trailing plant, about 25cm (10 in) tall, covering about a meter in width. it is somewhat course and untidy in appearance, and so is unsuitable for small, intimate niches. it can be excellent, though, in spaces where a sprawling look is in order. the flowers are very similar in shape and size as those of arctotis, coming in purple or white. to maintain bushiness, regular clipping is important, as is the occasional cutting-back to growing

points towards the woody base of the plant. this should only be carried out during the growing season.a taller version of this african daisy is Osteospernum ecklonis. there are a number of varieties of this species available, most notably the relatively compact “Passion”. this variety has pink, purple, or white flowers, with sky blue centres.Dimorphotheca sinuatathis african daisy, sometimes known as cape marigold, is a fine annual for warm summer, and mild winter climates, creating a lovely floral display in white, pink or purple at the end of the winter and the spring. it could however, become invasive in certain areas.african daisy plants associate best in the flowerbed with plants belonging to the same botanical family; the similar flower shapes creating unity in the garden composition. excellent companions for them

amongst others are Felicia, bidens, chrysanthemums, Gazania, and brachycome.now i hope this helps with some ideas for you to create that extra piece of colour in your garden. but please remember, don’t be afraid to try any of these annuals in your flower beds, because with the right plants your garden will have a bright vibrant feel all summer long.

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big business buying and selling these coins, particularly due to the current state of the world economy, wherein people are fast losing confidence in paper money.We are back to our favourite topic again: precious metals. anybody who followed up on our suggestion of buying silver and Gold coins in november 2009 will have seen significant gains (silver was $9 per ounce now it is $19 and Gold was $700 per ounce and now it is $1250). is it too late to invest now? let’s ask the experts. “u.s. dollars have value only to the extent that they are strictly limited in supply. but the u.s. Government has a technology, called a printing press (or, today, its electronic equivalent), that allows it to produce as many u.s. dollars as it wishes at essentially no cost.” -ben bernanke, remarks to the national economists club, 11/21/2002.

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m any golfers slice the ball, why? below i am giving you 15 reasons, one of these or more, could be your problem.

1 Faulty stance or grip. Feet should be square- and make sure both v's in your hands are pointing to the right shoulder.2 make sure left shoulder is well round, and the club taken back inside. if your left shoulder does not come well round, so that you are looking at the ball over your left shoulder, your club will be taken outside on the back swing, causing you to come across the ball.3 On the down-swing make sure your right shoulder stays back until after the ball has been hit.4 hitting from the top of the swing with your right hand may cause your slice, as it makes you fall back onto the right foot at impact.5 another fault may be too much weight on the left foot at the top of the swing.6 Picking the club up with the right hand may be the trouble, instead of a wide sweep back. 7 hands may be too near your head at the top of swing, causing the hands to come ahead of the club too much.8 the right shoulder may turn too quickly on the down-swing.9 can be caused by opening the club face straight away on the back-swing.10 stopping on the ball instead of hitting through.11 hands could be too much behind club-head at address.12 hands too low at address, often causes an outside to in swing.13 taking club outside line of flight on back-swing would cause your slice, and is often the result of lifting the right elbow up on the back-swing.14 not using your right hand enough at impact and playing it like a cricket stroke.15 ball could be teed too far forward, with hands behind club head.For me, i say that number 14 is the most important tip i can give you, (golf is in the hands), if you use your right hand your slices are gone (see pictures).

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New boss at Olhanense

Daúto Faquirá has been unveiled as the new manager of sc Olhanense. Olhanense President, isidoro sousa,

said, “We have negotiated a twelve month contract with the option of a further year. We are confident that the new backroom team will take the club forward”. daúto Faquirá’s new technical team consists of nuno Presume, former manager of rio maior & Fatima, diamantino Figueiredo as goalkeeper coach and Gil henriques who will head-up the scouting department. helder rocha, who recently led the Olhanense youth team to the algarve championship, completes

the quartet. daúto Faquirá is keen to develop home grown talent, but will still rely on loan signing from some of the top clubs to strengthen his squad. Whilst at v.setubal, he signed a young unknown, cissokho, from French league side Gueugnon. the talented cissokho was snapped up by Porto in January 2009. he went straight into the first team squad of Jesualdo Ferreira's championship winning side that also reached the champions league quarter-finals. French club Olympique lyonnais stepped in and paid €15 million for the young star. he played 30 games for lyon last season and was on the subs' bench for France in the

World cup qualifier against the irish republic. it is hoped daúto can spot similar young talent and help Olhanense improve on last season’s position of 13th in the Premier liga.neW SeaSOnthe 2010-11 liga sagres season gets under way on the weekend of the 14/15th august. Once again, benfica, sporting, and Porto will be doing battle at the Jose arcanjo stadium, Olhão whilst the local ‘derby’ with newly promoted Portimonense (Portimão) will attract much interest. next month there will be a special feature on Olhanense with details of how you can join this friendly club and its large group of expat supporters.

Benfica fans celebrate in Tavira

In early June i was in the casa do benfica café in Praceta das bernardas, near the PsP Police station in tavira when i noticed they would be celebrating the 16th anniversary of their formation

on the eve of Portugal day. rushing home to my long suffering wife, i tentatively broached the subject of an evening among masses of benfica supporters, who would no doubt be celebrating their team’s championship triumph, after a gap of four years. “but we won’t know anybody! We’ll be like fish out of water”. how wrong could we be. “there’s my fruit and veg man, Jose manuel, from the market!” my wife exclaimed. emily & neil richardson were surprised to see their neighbours from santo estevão and barbara hiskett was soon chatting to people she previously had only had a nodding acquaintance with. i teamed up with Guido, a police officer in tavira, for a chat about the new manager at Olhanense where Guido coaches one of the junior teams. the large permanent marquee at the campo do Ferias & exhibition centre was the perfect setting for this large gathering. children enjoyed a bouncy castle, whilst fans enjoyed their meal. President luis Perdigão welcomed everyone, then introduced ‘Guests of honour’ bruno verissimo, the Olhanense goalkeeper, and livramento, a midfield player with Paços de Ferreira. both players, from tavira, signed autographs and had their photographs taken long into the night with fans.

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Elizabeth Beaupied from book shop A lura dos livros, Tavira features lisa Selvidge.

In 2008, lisa selvidge edited a wonderful anthology of prose and poetry about southern Portugal titled "summer times in the

algarve". that book's collection of inspired authors gave the reader several viewpoints, from which to consider how life has evolved along the southwestern seaboard of iberia, using non-fiction profiles of local people, original poetry and short fiction (and in one instance futuristic fantasy) to put across their visions of the algarve. ms. selvidge included one of her own short stories, "the big doll", about dona maria's attempts to keep the wild boars out of her vegetable garden, and the affect that her solution has on her new neighbors, the blonde and beautiful foreigners who are restoring the house opposite. What is a mid-night lullaby to dona maria... all that clanging and banging helps her to sleep by reassuring her that the "doll" is doing it's job...is a nightly

cacophony that is keeping her new friends from getting any sleep at all. in a new book of her own short stories, "beyond the sea", published by montanha books in 2010, ms. selvidge includes "the big doll" and 11 others in an interconnected verbal tableau that fixes us firmly in the western algarve. From the arrival at Faro airport of two young british women looking forward to a much needed holiday in luz, to the property scout from a big london firm exploring the mountains of monchique looking for still more land to exploit, to the hippy family in their hillside compound who share a multigenerational hankerin' for hash, the reader travels from the coast to the hills and back down again as characters appear in each other's tales, and the disappearance of madeleine mccann is a black thread running throughout. the cultural gap so perfectly illustrated by the disparate attitudes

of dona maria and her neighbors toward her big doll, is another connecting thread in this work. in "On the beach" a young Portuguese waiter, and one of the young women staying in luz, embark on a holiday romance that is doomed to disappoint both; essentially the same age, he is a carefree beach bum when not at work, still living with his mom, and without much hope of improving his life, due to limited education and very low wages. she is a school teacher, living on her own, and able to afford a holiday away (albeit with the advantage of free accommodation). "the Wall" 's hippy family up in the hills have aspirations for a young Portuguese neighbor girl, of which her father would surely not approve. lisa selvidge is a keen observer of this gap, making "beyond the sea" not only a good read, but an interesting one as well. have a good month,

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