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Golf tipsFrom Keith

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GardeningOlive trees

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Keeping fit

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Welcome to your October issue. I hear a lot of people have been poorly recently, so we wish you all well. The team have suffered too, but we're back on top form to bring you another bumper 52-page issue. We have featured a seafood dish from the restaurant Alfarroba, met with the team from Tavira's Restaurante Museu do Vinho and caught up with Steve and Debbie from the former Tavira Auction to discover the changes to the business and exciting news for the future. Mesa do chefe are also making management changes, leading to expansion of the enterprise. We bring you our regular golfing tips from Keith Ashdown, an informative Olive tree article from our gardening expert Mark O'Shaughnessy, health, sport, homes and much much more. Rest up and enjoy this issue and please keep you letters coming in.

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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 Didier and his team.

10aRTSEyes on the Alentejo.

12HEaLTHExercising tips.

15PEOPLEMesa do Chefe expands.

16PEOPLEThe Tavira auction.

18FOcUS OnDowntown Faro.

20PROPERTyAdvice before buying.

22PROPERTyUK news.

24PROPERTyProperty of the month.

26LIvIngCountdown to BLiP.

29HOMEMosaics & Under floor heating.

32FOOdFrom Restaurant Alfarroba.

36gaRdEnSThe Olive tree.

39EnvIROnMEnTNuclear energy.

42FInancEGold hits record high.

46SPORTGolf tips from Keith Ashdown.

48SPORTThe latest from Chris Wright.

50BOOK LOvERS’ cORnERA science fiction novel.

51cLaSSIFIEdSGrab a local bargain.

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In answer to the group of golfers looking for Fado Evenings in Tavira for November, Restaurante “O Principe” in Pedras da Rainha, Cabanas holds a Fado Evening every Wednesday.Call. Nr. 913 544 417 for bookings.

HELLO MUMMY!“My names Maria, are you my

Mummy?Have you got me a big pink dummy?My, your gorgeous, I love you so much

Though I think you’re going to be a soft touch”

“I’ll try to be good, and not make a noise

You know you can always bribe me with toys

There’ll be battles of wills, you’ll never win

‘Cos I’ll just give you a big toothless grin”

“When I have a wet bottom, reach for the powderIf you don’t put it on I’ll scream even louderI’ve got a full tummy, and now I am sleepy

Ooooh hek I’ve just done a pee pee”“I think I’ll love being your daughter

And I bet I get juice, instead of plain water

You’ll be my world, and I’ll be yours too

Oh mummy, mummy I do love you.X”By Nana Soo

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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 October

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 - Concert by the Orques-tra do algarve, 09/10, 21h30, carmo church.TaViRa - The Birth of the Baroque in Portugal, 16/10, 21h30, carmo church.S.B. De aLPORTeL - meeting of Bands, 23/10, 21h30, cinema the-atre. Free admission.TaViRa - Concert by "Pel De noz", 29/10, 22h00, santo estevao, casa do Povo.TaViRa - eLViS vs ROY ORBi-SOn, 23/10, 19h30, Quinta Fonte do bispo, sta catarina. vote for your favourite tribute artist.LOuLe - michael Jackson Dance Tribute, daily, 22h30, vilamoura casino.

THeaTReS.B De aLPORTeL - Lets catch the theatre: "D. Quixote and Sancho Pança - The adventures of the Seed", 15/10-24/10, "show room" travelling around the munici-pality, admission free.OLHÃO - Childrens Theatre by the Braga Theatre Company, 23/10, 16h00, municipal audito-rium.V.R.STO. anTOniO - Revue "Fu-jem moços Que Vem a gripe!" by Boa esperança, 21/10-23/10,

monte Gordo casino.

exHiBiTiOnSS.B De aLPORTeL - exhibition of works by Dorneles and Lucia Silva "Concert Cork", until 15/11, alportel museum.TaViRa - "City and Rural Worlds", until 18/6/2011, municipal museum and Palacio da Galeria, tues-sat 10h00-12h30, 14h00-17h30.S.B De aLPORTeL- Paintings by eduardo Dias, until 31/10, munici-pal Gallery.TaViRa - Letters and Colours, ideas and authors of the Repub-lic, until 31/12, municipal library.TaViRa - Centenary of the Re-public, Books and memories, until 31/12, municipal library.TaViRa - "The 1st Republic in Tavira: Transformation and Con-tinuities", until 31/12, municipal museum.S.B De aLPORTeL - Tapestry and Drawings by Cruzeiro Seixas, until 31/10, Zem arte, armazens de arte. t. 289 840 000, closed thursdays.S.B De aLPORTeL - "Long Live the Republic!...On Tour", 30/10-01/11, largo s. sebastio.

FaiRSaLCOuTim - 4TH Partridge Fair, 15/10-17/10, 18h00-24h00, 10h00-

24h00, 10h00-18h00, Pavilion Jose rosa, t. 281 540 500. sales of items connected with hunting, handycrafts, cheese, sausages, brandy and other local specialities.

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caRveRYlaMb, beeF & tuRkeY, pluS all tHe tRiMMingSSundays from 1.00pm bOOking aDviSeD

OnlY 10€ 3 course option available for only 14€

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Fridays, from 6.30pm

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* SiRlOin €13.00

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all steaks come with home made chips, onion rings, mushrooms,

grilled tomatoes, and peas.

MARKETSLoulé: every saturday.

Estoi: 2nd sunday of the month.

Moncarapacho1st sunday of the month.

Quelfes: 4th and 5th sun-days of the month.

Tavira: 3rd saturday of the month.

vila nova de cacela: 3rd sunday of the month.

castro Marim: 2nd saturday of the month.

Sta catarina: 4th sunday of the month.

The Ayamonte Animal Rescue Fundraising Committee do a market the first Saturday of each month at Calico Park, Vila Nova de Cacela.

elvis V Roy Orbison. Tribute artists at Quinta Fonte do Bispo, 23/10, Tel 281 971 484Congratulations to

Mrs Larson who won this wonderful quilt in a raffle held at Quinta Fonte do Bispo. Made by Fay Carroll, and150euros was raised for the Ass. Oncoligica do Algarve of Faro. This is the second

quilt Fay has made during patchwork/quilting lessons with Gillian Stapleton from Quinta Fonte do Bispo, who meet on Thursday mornings. Anyone interested in joining the class should call Gillian on 966 006 436

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AFFORDABLE LIVING ON THE EASTERN ALGARVE

Situated 11km from Tavira and 11km from Vila Real de Santo António and the Spanish border. Most plots have sea views as the coast is only 5km from the park. The park has a swimming pool, Bar and Restaurant, Free Internet access, Daytime Reception and 24 Hour Security.

Tel: (00351) 281 951 360 Tlm: (00351) 917 925 031 www.calico-park.com

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Charity golf day and Barbeque at Benamor Golf

A charity Golf competition & barbecue held by the tavira Golf

club, at benamor Golf on september 4th raised 1200€, which will added to the current “collection”. the cheque with the final and total contribution will be presented to the “associação uma Porta amiga” (a Friendly door) at the

end of the year.the winning team are pictured above, from left to right: michael relf, michael storman, maggie lea & dottie Powell, also pictured are vice-captain colin campbell, captain tommy spreadborough and a representative from PremierFX.

Tourists to pay toll chargesAfter a huge backlash from

residents, the government has allegedly now decided to charge tourists to use the a22 motorway, allowing free use to residents and businesess. the deputy state secretary for Public Works and communication revealed that tolls could be levied on the a22 long before looming renovation work to the en125 is concluded.having a viable alternative to the a22 has been one of the principal requirements for regional representatives prior to the introduction of tolls on the algarve’s sole motorway.“should the decision be taken to charge tolls before schedule, those who live and work in the

algarve will always be entitled to an exemption”, Paulo campos told reporters in the algarve.introducing tolls on the a22 “is a necessary and above all, just measure. it’s a matter of justice when verified with a combination of presuppositions”, the state secretary reasoned. major renovations will start on the en125 by the end of summer, beginning of autumn. the cost of the work on the en125 is estimated to be €150 million and will cover 273 kilometres through 14 councils of the region.it is not clear how the government will implement the charges. there are rumours of cars having micro-chips fitted on the number plates which could be read at intervals

along the motorway. there are however, complications within the car hire industry. should drivers be exempt? a local car being driven by a tourist? this creates a mockery of the whole system. another potential spanner in the works is the foreign registered cars using the road. they would not be fitted with the device and the only alternative is to erect costly booths on a motorway not designed to accomodate them. it is reported that the implementation of tolls would cost the average driver 21.30 euros to use the motorway from lagos to vila real do santo antonio. motorways currently cost the taxpayer 700 million euros a year.

Restaurant, bar and pool.

Upcoming events: sat 9th october - Buddies with Danny maverick • Fri 15th october - Live music from the teddy boys band • Fri 29th october - music & karaoke

• sun 31st october - Halloween fancy dress party, buffet & entertainment, 7.50€ per person • sat 6th november - Danny maverick Live • Fri 12th november - Live music from the teddy boys band.

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regULar events - Quiz, music, Karaoke & car boot sale(1st saturday of each month. 10am)mini market stocking a selection of UK products. pool table & Dart board.

speciaLities• english Breakfasts from 4.50€. Fish & chips in homemade beer batter with mushy peas 5.50€.

• sirloin steak 10€. Lamb shanks 12.50€. mussel mariniere 9€.• sunday roast dinner - Beef & turkey with all trimmings 8.95€ or 5.95€ for children

(from 1pm to 4pm every sunday).• Homemade cheesecakes. House wine 1€ caneca 2€.

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’OS GORILAS’ FLAGS

STOLEN IN PORTO

Before the game against Porto several members of the

travelling group were set upon by local youngsters who stole the sao bras de alportel flag and the new union flag featuring the gorilla logo. the flag had been presented to the expat group by their Portuguese friends at the game against Portimonense the previous week. no one was hurt in the confrontation and the party continued to enjoy a great weekend.

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Front from left; Didier, Roger. Back from left

Walter, João-Pedro

Meet Didier, owner of Restaurante Museu Do Vinho and the team that makes this place so special.

People People

This month we met with the owner of restaurante museu do vinho in tavira, run by didier Fernandez. didier moved from Paris where he had his own haulage company, to tavira 5 years ago. he met

his partner melissa in Paris, fell in love and moved with her to tavira where her parents lived.While working as a waiter in various restaurants, didier made some very good friends, significantly, roger and João-Pedro. these meetings proved to be very significant in the years to come.a year later didier discovered the restaurante museu do vinho, a vacant restaurant with a poor reputation. immediately, he saw a fantastic opportunity, and a real challenge. very soon, didier aquired the restaurant, took on a chef, and was up and running. not long after opening, he realised that due to its location, he needed some help bringing in customers. this is where his old friends roger and João-Pedro came in. João-Pedro can

be found at the roman bridge, inviting customers to visit the restaurant, while roger welcomes them at the door. With the addition of Walter the waiter, restaurante museu do vinho really has a winning team.around the same time, just as the restaurant was rebuilding its reputation, the chef had to leave to return to brazil. didier always had had a passion for cooking, often entertaining friends and family in Paris. after having spent so long with his chef, he felt he could take on the job himself, and fulfill his lifetime ambition of owning and cooking in his own restaurant. he offers international cuisine, with French specialities.restaurante museu do vinho continues to go from strength to strength, with customers returning regularly.Why not pay them a visit? You will find the friendliest of teams and excellent food in a unique setting. For contact details and location, see their advert on the opposite page.

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Casa das Portas is a unique shop in the heart of

Tavira, the most beautiful town in the Algarve. Visit the shop and experience

first-hand not only the extraordinary images of the town created by the owner,

Jane Gibbin, but also the ever changing collection of

beautiful things ethically sourced from Portugal and

around the world.

Casa das Portas, Rua Dr Augusto Silva Carvalho, 3, 8800-324, TAVIRA, Portugal Telephone: +351 281 321 025 email for orders and information: [email protected]

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The two full-time, professional artists behind the show come from very different backgrounds.

carolyn caldwell is american and normally works at her studio on deer isle, close to the north atlantic Ocean, off the coast of maine. Over 3,000 miles away in england, sally stafford is based deep in the Gloucestershire countryside in the Forest of dean. they met earlier this year working as resident artists at the Obras Foundation near evora monte in the alentejo. For both of them it turned out to be a professionally formative experience. carolyn - whose paintings are usually small and accurate – was impressed by sally’s bold, expressive style. as she explains, “i had been trying to break free from my habitual way of painting to explore more adventurous, abstract territory. Watching sally working helped to nudge me off the cliff into a grander more demonstrative style! i bought

several large canvasses and began to represent the landscape in a much more carefree way.”For sally, on her third visit to Obras, “it was a real benefit to have a visual artist to share ideas with,” she says. “carolyn and i had a joint fascination for the blue shadows that we saw in the hour before sunset. this phenomenon led to interesting discussions about the role of tone, colour and line in our paintings. initially we did some experimental work together and eventually i came up with a new collection of paintings that i entitled ‘blue Walls series.’”towards the end of their residency Pedro corte real and tom compton came from the algarve to select some of sally’s paintings for display at their gallery in Paderne. she is one of several established artists who contribute to their varied collection of international paintings, sculptures, ceramics and handcrafted items for the home. When sally introduced Pedro and

tom to carolyn, they were enthralled to see her recent paintings. eager to exhibit exemplary, contemporary work they chose several for the gallery, explaining they would mount a joint display of both women’s paintings during October. For fine art enthusiasts their show is an exceptional highlight of this year.Galeria corte-real is delightfully located on the outskirts of Paderne. From the eastern algarve a drive through the unspoiled countryside on the en 270 makes a wonderful outing. refreshments are available at the gallery.

Galeria corte-real is signposted from Paderne, boliqueime & FerreirasOpen thursday to sunday, from 11am until 5pm the gallery’s beach exhibition is also on display.For more information telephone: 918 981 199 or 912 737 762

Eyes on the AlentejoWords carolyn Kain,

carolyn caldwell & sally stafford

Inspired by the vast plains and cork forests of the Alentejo, a new display of exquisite fine art can be seen at Galeria Corte-Real throughout October

Online shopping now availableSee website for details –

www.minimercadocorotelo.yolasite.comInternational & Portuguese newspapers and magazines • Fresh bread daily • Large range of British brands • Frozen foods • Fresh fruit and vegetables • Beers wines & spirits • Special offers

Secondhand bookshop adjoining mini marketGarage sale on site 23rd october, 12 – 4pm

Mini Mercado Guerreiro, Corotelo, Sao Bras de Alportel, 8150-029 Tel: - 289 843 920

Email: - [email protected]

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Health HealthIf you struggle to find motivation to exercise regularly, here are a few tips from our

health expert Gareth Bullock.

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The results are in and its official – regular exercise is good for our health and well being. the results are not surprising. every day we hear, read and see reports on the benefits of exercise. studies

have proved that regular exercise burns more calories, strengthens our muscles, boosts immune system, improves cholesterol levels and increases circulation throughout the body. the benefits are not just physical. research has found the people feel better as a result of exercising. the increased circulation to the brain has a

positive effect on our mood. the lack of physical activity has also been studied. research has found that inactivity is a health risk just like smoking or eating a poor diet. unfortunately, more than sixty percent of adults are not sufficiently active. Our bodies are meant to move. We have over six hundred muscles in the body and the familiar saying "if you don't use it, you'll lose it" is true. What's good to know is the fact that it is never too late to start exercising. the benefits of exercising are universal, meaning it applies to everyone and it works every time.

but even when we know that exercise is good for us, getting started is sometimes hard. Our minds may actually work against us in the beginning. something holds us back. it seems that we would rather stay comfortable in our current state than take on a new routine. the way to break out of this state is to recognize where we are in control of our lives and have the strength to make a change. here are some helpful suggestions to start exercising and have the mindset to stick with it: 1. make exercise an important Part of Your life. regular exercise should be a top priority in all of our lives. make the time to exercise because you'll never find the time. decide today that you will not compromise or make excuses when it comes to exercise. the rewards (good health) are too great to miss and the consequences (poor health) are too great to ignore. 2. set short and long-term Goals. setting goals is good practice in business, personal finances, relationships and it works well with exercise too. Put your health and fitness goals in writing and review them daily. an example of a short-term goal may be to develop a good habit by working out regularly for two weeks straight. another goal may be to lose a certain amount of weight or improve muscle tone and

Exercising: 10 proven tips to get started and stick with it

body composition. Your long-term goals should centre on using regular exercise as an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, preventing disease and remaining active all of your life. 3. take measurements. create your personal 'before and after' ad. Weigh yourself and use a tape measure to take measurements of your neck, chest, waist, hips, and thighs at the start of your exercise program. Write down the measurements. after 60 days of regular exercise, take the same measurements again and compare the results. this is an excellent way to chart your progress. 4. choose an exercise Program that's right for You. there is something for everyone when it comes to exercise. it does not matter how old you are or what condition you are in when you begin. the key is to start slowly and choose a program that interests you. don't be afraid to explore by consulting with a certified personal trainer, reading articles and books or watching videos for guidance. 5. visualize success. Picture yourself finishing a workout and feeling really great about it. visualize yourself achieving your goals and the confidence you will have from this accomplishment. if you believe it, you can achieve it. 6. Keep a Journal. it always helps to plan and think on paper. in your own health and fitness notebook, write down your goals, workout schedule, progress and diet information. it also helps to include any obstacles you may encounter in order to overcome them and get back on track. 7. use the buddy system. studies have shown that people who make exercising social stick with it longer. encourage a spouse, friend or co-worker to join you when you work out. Offer to join a friend when they exercise. 8. variety, variety, variety. use your imagination to keep your workouts interesting. create a workout music soundtrack with your favourite songs. change the environment from time to time. exercise with different people. sign up for a new fitness class. Play a sport that you never played before but always wanted to try. 9. challenge Yourself. Our bodies are capable of performing great feats and accomplishing more than what we believe possible. after an exercise session, tell yourself that you are great today. and challenge yourself that you will be even better tomorrow. the challenge will keep you focused and help you reach your goals. do not set limits on what you can accomplish. 10. reward Yourself. take credit for the all of the good things that you have accomplished – small and large. after reaching a goal, treat yourself by purchasing a new outfit, getting for a massage at the spa or having a healthy dinner with family and friends. consistent exercise is a key part of a healthy lifestyle. Getting started on a regular routine is not always easy so applying these tips will help. Once you start moving the law of momentum will kick into gear. this law states that it is hard to get moving in the beginning but once you get going – it gets easier and easier to keep moving. no more excuses, make the time and get started today.are you a personal trainer, run a gym, yoga or pilates class, organise cycling, walking or any sporting activities? Would you like to be featured on this page? contact Gareth bullock at [email protected] . i would like to make a feature of you to help promote you and fitness to our readers. i look forward to hearing from you.

gareth Bullock, Bowen Therapist.

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Recycling is part of the fabric of modern life. everything that can be re-used or turned in to something

else, of course should be, to save energy and resources that might not be as abundant as we first thought. the same goes for your hearing aids they may be outdated by our standards, but they could change the life of someone in a developing country if recycled. companies regularly refurbish electronics as it's often more economic to clean and replace separate components than it is to pull a new unit off the conveyor belt. the consumer benefits too, since companies sell on refurbished products at a knock-down price. they are simply the same product with one slightly newer replacement part; still in good working order

and ready to use. the same goes for hearing aids, but often there's no need to replace parts, a simple clean and check is all they need before being shipped to another country. the result is often charity-based, though a few clinics in some developing countries are able to make a paying trade out of donated hearing aids, which can benefit local economies. unfortunately local recycling centers in Portugal cannot currently accept hearing aids, but our hearing centre can put them to very good use. bring your old hearing aids to us and we can send them on to be used again in countries where hearing aids, batteries and proper hearing care are desperately rare. because at cat - centro auditivo de tavira we want you to benefit from the very latest digital technology we

have included a trade-in value of 300€ off the cost of your new state-of-the-art hearing devices. this is a welcome opportunity for hearing aid users to replace their old hearing aids and get a brand new digital system to further improve their hearing. the scrappage scheme is open to all hearing aid users, no matter where they bought their original hearing aid. the only condition is the hearing aid must be at least 4 years old. cat - centro auditivo de tavira also offers a full 30 day money back guarantee. if you purchase a hearing aid system under this scheme and you're not totally satisfied, you can return the hearing aid at any point within the first 30 days after your system has been fitted, and receive a full refund.contact us today to receive more details on this unique offer.

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It has never been a secret that ever since opening mesa do chefe in moncarapacho back in February, owners John and emma were

keen to make their venture the first of a small chain.the concept of international tapas, combining many flavours on one plate, has proved to be a huge success and John and emma are now on the lookout for a premises for their second restaurant.‘in order to make this possible we had to find someone that we could trust to run the business in our absence with the same drive, determination and enthusiasm as ourselves’ says John. ‘We have found this and more in our new managers ramona and Gratiella who have recently joined us at mesa do chefe and now head up the team’.Gratiella and ramona settled in Portugal 6 years ago with their mother and live in the tranquil village of santa barbara de nexe. With their passion to serve the public, they opened their own bar in santa barbara and ran this very successfully until their lease recently ran out. it was in this bar that John and emma (who were customers at the bar) first met Gratiella and ramona. ramona, who has studied Psychology and Gratiella, who is a qualified architect have proved to be a hit with our customers and comments have been made that the

excellent service now matches the excellent food and that is the recipe for success.‘We feel very confident and happy working at mesa do chefe’ says ramona, ‘the food is well received by the clients and repeat business is very high. it is easy to build a rapport with such lovely clients’. ‘You can expect to receive the same high standard of service and food as before’ says Gratiella, ‘my sister and i also have many new ideas to bring to mesa do chefe to help push the business forward.’We would like to invite all our customers new and existing, to come in and meet the girls and mention this article to receive a free glass of house wine with their meal to toast the girls new appointment.since the opening of mesa do chefe we have advertised in east algarve magazine every month and the level of business generated from this has been high and really helped us reach customers who would not necessarily have heard of us, says John. the write up in may and the food page in september has been well received and has helped to give us a wider customer base. now we are launching our mesa do chefe at home brand (see our advert) offering tapas meals to take away and free delivery locally and feel the east algarve magazine is the best

way to let all our existing and new customers know.the evenings are drawing in now and here at mesa do chefe we appreciate that not everyone wants to dine out, but also not everyone necessarily wants to cook either! during the month of October, every take away order over 25 euros will attract a free bottle of our superb house wine, with a choice of red or white.emma and John are keen to let all their customers know that they will still be very much around. ‘We are not jumping ship!’ says emma. ‘i am still heading up the kitchen and John will still be front of house and leading the business in the right direction. You can be assured that however many restaurants that we have, all the food will be to the same high standard and all will have mesa do chefe special ribs, with the secret rib recipe that only i know the ingredients to!!’‘We have exciting plans for mesa do chefe in the lead up to christmas and beyond, so watch our adverts in east algarve magazine and feel free to join our mesa do chefe Facebook page to keep abreast of our new happenings! Our first 8 months have been fantastic to date and we would like to say a big thank you to all our customers for their continued support.’

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This determined duo are sure to be a success, we found out the latest on Mesa de Chefes

expansion plans

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all rooms, furnishings, linens, pictures, light fittings, lamps and decorative items. Since we are buying every day, our selection is always changing, so it pays to shop often. if you can't make it to our store, call us any time to find out if we have what you're looking for.

Keep in mind that these are one of a kind items, and when they're gone, they're gone, but there is always something new arriving soon, so keep checking with us.

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Isn't it strange how, in life, one small action can sometimes lead to a life changing experience? a couple of months ago i picked up a copy of the east algarve magazine, (not an easy thing to do in Olhão!) i

read an article about a hearing aid clinic that had opened in tavira. (this was of interest to me because after an operation for an acoustic neuroma six years ago, i was left with limited hearing in one ear only.) a few weeks later the tube of my hearing aid snapped and i was plunged into silence. remembering the article i looked it up and made an appointment at the cat centroauditivo clinic in tavira. the audiologist Pedro martins was so caring and understanding of my plight, he saw me straight away, replaced the tube and would not accept payment even giving me a new set of batteries to try. he did point out, however that my hearing aid was past its best and that at sometime in the future i should consider having a thorough hearing test and assessment. a month later i was taken out for a boat ride in the ria Formosa, the wind dislodged the aid and the salt spray did it no good either! the next day it did not work at all!at least i now knew where to go for help. during an appointment at the clinic my hearing loss was assessed, including by inviting statements from my family, on my interactions socially etc.Yesterday i had a new hearing aid fitted and the quality of my life is going to improve by leaps and bounds. i am now able to use the telephone and have no sensation of having anything in my ear at all, the aid is so light and comfortable.i know this all probably sounds like a commercial or paid advertising but it really isn't. i didn't realise when i picked up that east algarve magazine that day that a whole chain of events would follow and how beneficial it would be to me. that is why i felt compelled to write this letter. so thank-you east algarve magazine and a big thank-you to Pedro martins and his colleagues at the cat centroauditivo in tavira.

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Debbie and steve have recently taken over the tavira auction. they used to go to the auction when

emma and mike ran it and when they announced it was to close down due to their work commitments, debbie and steve expressed an interest in taking it on. they moved to Portugal from spain in October last year to embark on their new business. debbie worked for more than fifteen years in banking and finance in the city but got made redundant two years ago when everything went "pear-shaped" with the banks. i remember well the build up to their first ever auction day, it was a pretty nerve racking experience for them, but they continued on to make it a success. the auction initally ran as before, but then debbie and steve offered further options for customers to buy or sell. People could bring in unwanted household items, furniture, garden tools, white goods etc, then give a desired price,

(bearing in mind the commission charge), and were given space in the warehouse for two months to try and sell them. if the goods are not sold after this period, they have to be collected or donated to charity, (generally a childrens or animal charity). they started opening the auction warehouse five days a week as a lot of people advised that they couldn't always attend on the saturday auction day. it also became apparent that customers weren't always happy to bid at auction "some found the process quite daunting" but wished to be able to buy, or bring in, "as and when". taking these points into consideration they have now put the auction on hold and will just have one for charity when leftover stock dictates. You will find a wide variety of items, from washing machines, cameras, golf balls, televisions, beds, tables and much much more. debbie and steve had work carried out to open up the warehouse and

it is now much brighter and airier. they now have the space to bring in brand new furniture and can offer a full furniture pack for as little as 2,300 euros. they also sell individual items of new furniture, mattresses and linen. the warehouse is now open tuesday - Friday: 10am - 4pm and saturday: 10am - 1pm and they are happy to take in and sell good quality furniture and working household items on customers behalf. they also do house clearances, full or partial, restaurant and bar clearances. debbie and steve will buy items and arrange collection, but they don't take in clothes or jewellery. delivery can also be arranged for a small charge. if new furniture is bought from them, they will arrange to collect, sometimes buy and remove the old unwanted items. For example, if you buy a new sofa from them, they'll remove you're old one.For more information please call Debbie or Steve on 916 138 059/916 138 060.

Going,.going.gone!The Tavira auction is on hold, but the warehouse is a hive

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Focus on Downtown FaroPhotographs by Richard bassett

Many of us forget the beauty and history of what surrounds us on our doorstep, so we thought

we'd take a mornings stroll around the old sector of the capital city.Faro offers a mix of period architecture. Just opposite the edge of lazy lounge magnet Jardim manuel bivar is the acro da vila entrance to Faro's old town. You'll notice on this baroque archway a statue of Faro's patron saint st thomas aquinas. this entrance was built after the 1755 earthquake - part of Faro's reconstruction orchestrated by bishop Francisco Gomes. however,

much of Faro's city walls survived the earthquake. the cobbled street then bends round to the main square where the cathedral and other buildings of note sit alongside orange trees. the cathedral forms the centrepiece of the square and, as is the common practice, is thought to have been built on the site of pre-existing religious buildings such as a roman temple, moorish mosque and a visigoth cathedral. much of what you see today was rebuilt after the earthquake. note the huge storks nesting on the rooftop - in fact you can see these storks on many of the

historic tall buildings around Faro.Just beside the cathedral is the convento de nossa senhora da assuncao dating from the 16th century. the convent is now the Prince henry archaeological museum. this museum contains archaeological remains from the roman and pre-roman eras and religious paintings. Other rooms contain collections of pre-historic tools and weapons, mostly found locally, in addition to numerous statues. there is also a small maritime museum containing model ships, as well as a collection of colourfull shells and models explaining the

techniques of the fishing industry. Other buildings in the main square are more recent, like the bishop's Palace with its mimic manueline doorways which is late 18th century. these later buildings and the pristine main square contrasts with older domestic buildings outside the main square (note the old iron balconies on these buildings and their old peeling exteriors), and indeed older churches such as the igreja do carmo which dates from 1719. You exit the main square via the arco de repouso (Gate of rest) out towards the Ferry Pier and stunning marina. Ornamenting the square is a 49 foot

high obelisk, commemorating the naval minister and diplomat Ferreira de almeida. You can take your pick of historic churches around Faro. One of the most striking is the igreja de nossa senhora do carmo with its adjacent intriguing 'chapel of the bones' or capela dos Ossos. built in the last century, what gives it a macabre appeal is that it's lined with the skulls and bones of human skeletons. apparently an over-enthusiastic 19th century bishop used more than 1,200 skulls from monks buried in the old carmo cemetery in the construction of the chapel,

considering human skulls both cheaper and preferable as building materials to traditional bricks and stone. some say the point was actually to make visitors realise their own mortality and to shock them into a sinless life. the baroque fronted church still dominates the largo do carmo square, despite now being surrounded by modern buildings, particularly banks. the architecture is ordered, almost perfectly symetrical with twin bell towers. We hope you find some time to discover the historic sector of Faro; it really is beautiful, and there are many boutique shops to browse around as well.

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When you buy a property abroad, you should do your home work. Familiarize yourself with

the laws and customs of a country and find out what local taxes must be paid. if you are planning to reside permanently in Portugal, your tax situation on your global income may change and you should seek advice from a tax consultant with good understanding of both jurisdictions prior to making your move. You are considered a resident in Portugal if you are staying in excess of 183 days during a calendar year. should you choose to become a resident, it is nice to know that since January 1st 2004 Portugal has abolished inheritance tax for close family members (spouse, children, grandchildren, parents and grandparents).Find out the cost of living. the algarve is still regarded as a place where a price of most goods and services is lower than elsewhere in northern europe. if you are retired or soon will be, do a stress test to see if you have sufficient means to get by, e.g. reduce your income from a pension by 10%, then make a calculation as if your currency would be 20% weaker than where it is trading now.if you are buying a property without a pool, don’t automatically assume that you will get planning permission just because your neighbours have a pool too. like in most northern european countries, if you want to make an extension you need planning permission. Only deal with reputable real estate agencies that are licensed in Portugal who can assist and advise you. they will have an ami number with a validity date.

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if you need financing, always match your assets with liabilities in the same currency. You can borrow up to 70% of the value of a property if you are not a resident.lastly, if you have made an offer on a property and it has been accepted don’t forget to secure the exchange rate. this can be done by just converting the amount of euros you need to complete the transaction, e.g. a spot trade or do a forward trade if the date of completion is still sometime out. the latter can save you money on the exchange rate when the interest rate in your

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The bank of england revealed that mortgage approvals fell again in august - to a 7-month low.

according to the bank, mortgage approvals for the month fell to 47,372 from 48,346 in July - however, the figure was in line with expectations.the figure continues to be well below the 60,000 reached in november 2009 as buyers took advantage of the stamp duty holiday, which

prompted a rush to buy homes towards the end of last year.however, they are less than half the level reached at the height of the housing boom in 2007.Paul diggle, an economist at capital economics ltd. in london, told bloomberg: “the headwinds facing the housing market seem to be stacking up.“they include the fiscal contraction, the slowing pace of the economic

recovery and the likelihood of a renewed rise in unemployment. there is little prospect of a meaningful improvement in mortgage approvals for at least the next 12 months,” he concluded.

last week, the british bankers’ association (bba) and the council of mortgage lenders both reported falls in the number of new mortgages approved in august.

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The exhibition is organised by exiberia on behalf of afpop, Portugal’s largest association for foreign residents, and will be held on October 16 and 17 at the expoarade exhibition centre in Portimão.

this is a chance to find out more about the services on offer from businesses in the region, to learn about living in the algarve or even to do a spot of pre-christmas shopping, all under one roof.For new visitors to bliP, there is everything from financial

services to fashions, banking to books and interior design to insurance to draw your attention, while for regulars, not only will you be able to catch up with familiar faces but there will be plenty of new exhibitors, special promotions and competitions all weekend.the bliP exhibition is free to enter and is open between 10am and 7pm on saturday and from 11am until 6pm on sunday. For further information about bliP, please visit www.blip-exhibitions.com (available in english).

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Christmas is fast approaching, try making a mosaic piece, a unique gift for someone special with this guide by Kathi Veninga.

It is time again to think about making presents for your loved ones. is it not so much nicer to make a special present for friends and

family? i would like to show you how easy it is to make beautiful presents with mosaics. and anyone can do it, the range is wide, coasters, lamps, candle holders, flower pots… or even a wall picture can be conjured up. Just follow the instructions on the following example or simple visit one of our workshops in the Quinta Fonte do bispo or restaurant the andalusian (isla canela, spain), or during October, every Wednesday at the Qm garden centre. For more information: www.elmundomosaico.

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2.First spread out some of the tiffany glass (15x15) over the

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3let the glue dry for a few hours and then finish side for side.

Once all 4 sides have been finished wait for 24 hours before grouting.

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I have often been asked about the olive tree and how do you harvest the fruit, can you just pick it and eat the fruit and how do you get

olive oil. With these questions in mind and with the olive harvest approaching i thought it a good idea to try to answer these questions and explain a little more about this ancient tree.the olive tree is an evergreen tree or shrub native to the mediterranean, asia and africa. it is short and squat, and rarely exceeds 8–15 metres (26–49 ft) in height. the silvery green leaves are oblong in shape, measuring 4–10 centimetres (1.6–3.9 in) long and 1–3 centimetres (0.39–1.2 in) wide. the trunk is typically gnarled and twisted. the small white flowers, with ten-cleft calyx and corolla, two stamens and bifid stigma, are borne generally on the last year's wood, in racemes springing from the axils of the leaves. the fruit is a small drupe 1–2.5 centimetres (0.39–0.98 in) long, thinner-fleshed and smaller in wild plants than in orchard cultivars. Olives are harvested in the green to purple stage. canned black olives may contain chemicals (usually ferrous sulfate) that turn them black artificially.Olive trees are very hardy, drought-, disease- and fire-resistant, and can live for a very long time. its root system is very robust and capable of regenerating the tree even if the above-ground structure is destroyed. the older an olive tree

is the broader and more gnarled its trunk appears. many olive trees in the groves around the mediterranean are said to be several centuries old, and in some cases this has been verified scientifically. One such olive tree in algarve, Portugal, is 2000 years old, according to radiocarbon dating, and others like an olive tree in west athens, named "Plato's Olive tree", was rumored to be a remnant of the grove within which Plato's academy was situated, which would date it to approximately 2,400 years ago. the tree was a cavernous trunk from which a few branches were still sprouting in 1975, when a traffic accident caused a bus to fall on and uproot it. since then the trunk is preserved and displayed in the nearby agricultural university of athens. and supposedly even older tree, called the "Peisistratos tree", is located by the banks of the cephisus river, in the municipality of agioi anargyroi, and is said to be a remnant of an olive grove planted by athenian tyrant Peisistratos in the 6th century bc.Olives are harvested in the autumn and winter. more specifically in the northern hemisphere, green olives are picked at the end of september to about the middle of november. blond olives are picked from the middle of October to the end of november and black olives are collected from the middle of november to the end of January or early February. in southern europe, harvesting is done for several weeks

in winter, but the time varies in each country, and with the season and the cultivar.most olives today are harvested by shaking the boughs or the whole tree. using olives found lying on the ground can result in poor quality oil. another method involves standing on a ladder and "milking" the olives into a sack tied around the harvester's waist. a third method uses a device called an oli-net that wraps around the tree trunk and opens to form an umbrella-like catcher from which workers collect the fruit. another method uses an electric tool, called the oliviera, which has large tongs that spin around quickly, removing fruit from the tree. this method is used for olives used for oil. table olive varieties are more difficult to harvest, as workers must take care not to damage the fruit; baskets that hang around the worker's neck are used. in some places in italy and Greece, olives are harvested by hand because the terrain is too mountainous for machines. as a result, the fruit is not bruised, which leads to a superior finished product. the method also involves sawing off branches, which is healthy for future production. the amount of oil contained in the fruit differs greatly by cultivar; the pericarp is usually 60–70% oil. typical yields are 1.5–2.2 kg (3.3–4.9 lb) of oil per tree per year.Olives are a naturally bitter fruit that is typically subjected to fermentation or cured with lye or brine to make it

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more palatable. Green olives and black olives are typically washed thoroughly in water to remove oleuropein, a bitter carbohydrate. sometimes they are also soaked in a solution of food grade sodium hydroxide to accelerate the process. Green olives are allowed to ferment before being packed in a brine solution. american black ("california") olives are not fermented, which is why they taste milder than green olives.Freshly picked olive fruit is not palatable because it contains phenolic compounds and oleuropein, a glycoside which makes the fruit too bitter, although not unhealthy. (One exception is the thassos olive, which can be eaten fresh.) there are many ways of processing olives for eating. traditional methods use the natural microflora on the fruit and procedures which select those floras that ferment the fruit. this fermentation leads to three important outcomes: the leaching out and breakdown of oleuropein and phenolic compounds; the creation of lactic acid, which is a natural preservative; and a complex of flavoursome fermentation products. the result is a product which will store with or without refrigeration.Fresh olives are often sold at markets. Olives can be used green, ripe green (a yellower shade of green, or green with hints of colour), through to full purple black ripeness. Olives should be selected for general good

condition and for firmness if green. For fermentation, the olives are soaked in water to wash them, and then drained. One method uses a ratio of 7 liters (7 kg/15 lb) of room temperature water, plus 800 g (28 oz) of sea salt and 1 cup (300 g/11 oz) of white wine or cider vinegar. each olive is slit deeply with a small knife; large fruit (e.g., 60 fruit per kg) should be slit in multiple places. the solution is added to a container of olives, and they are weighted down with an inert object, such as a plate, so they are fully immersed and lightly sealed in their container. the gases of fermentation should be able to escape. it is possible to use a plastic bag partially filled with water, and lay this over the top as a venting lid, which also provides a good seal. the exclusion of oxygen is helpful, but not as critical as when fermenting grapes to produce wine. after some weeks, the salinity drops from 10% to around 5 to 6%, once the water in the olives moves into solution and the salt moves into the olives. the olives are edible within 2 weeks to a month, but can be left to cure

for up to three months. they can be tasted at any time because the bitter compounds are not poisonous, and oleuropein is a useful antioxidant in the human diet.curing can be done by several methods: lye-curing, salt-curing, brine-curing and fresh water-curing. salt-curing (also known as dry-curing) involves packing the olives in plain salt for at least a month, which produces a salty and wrinkled olive. brine-curing involves placing the olives in a salt water solution for a few days or more. Fresh-water curing involves soaking the olives in a succession of baths, of which the water is changed daily. Green olives are usually firmer than black olives.Olives can also be flavoured by soaking them in various marinades, or removing the pit and stuffing them. Popular flavourings are herbs, spices, olive oil, feta, capsicum (pimento), chili, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic cloves, wine, vinegar, juniper berries and anchovies. sometimes, the olives are lightly cracked with a hammer or a stone to trigger fermentation. this method of

curing adds a slightly bitter taste.i hope this article gives you a more informative aspect to the olive tree and a few ideas of how to make use of the fruits should you be lucky enough to have these trees in your garden. even if you only have a few trees or fruits it is an interesting process to get some olives for your own consumption, so why not give it a go.

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Gabigestbanks and other financial institutions will ever gain their purchase value and lift the spectre of bankruptcies from these institutions? do you understand why european governments have been selling up to 400 tons of Gold a year (then tell me, because i can’t fathom it out!)? do you think that Gold and silver are real money, or are they just relics of past monetary systems? do you know why Gordon brown sold britain’s Gold at $250 an ounce, the absolute low on this cycle? is it possible that many top politician belong to, and take their orders from an ‘elite’ group (Google bilderberger – ignore wiki) and put the group’s objectives before the public interest?the canary is singing loud and clear – and it’s time to protect your future. 1, i suggest you contact your financial advisor and discuss your current asset diversification. 2, think about your pension fund and decide now where you intend to base yourself. 3, think about QrOPs; find out if you qualify and sign up asap. 4, educate yourself about the best way to protect against a sudden currency devaluation.if you don’t know where to start, please email us here at the east algarve magazine ([email protected])and if there is enough interest, we will arrange an initial meeting to discuss an agenda, then we will arrange an investment seminar or programme.

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Pro stats Name: Keith AshdownTitle: P.G.A. Resident professionalPro since: 1964Born: Crowborough, Sussex, U.K.Tournament History: •Winner of more than 100 professional golf tournaments in Europe.•Represented G.B. and Ireland in the P.G.A. Cup against the U.S.A.•16 Hole in ones (4 on par 4’s)•Course record holder at Benamor, 65 (6 under par), although has scored 60 strokes on 3 occasions (Not counted as a course record as they were not scored in a professional competition)


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the direction of the wind. most of our golfers here at benamor tend to under-club. You must play one more club than you think it is. especially when the flag position is on the top level of this 2 tier green, which is well bunkered both sides. another point worth mentioning is that on all golf courses, sometimes the teeing area does not always point directly to the green. this applies to this hole, so be mindful of your set-up, because the tee aims at the left-side bunker, and many players make this mistake.Good golfing,

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A 1-0 win over u.leira, with new boy nuno Piloto getting the all important goal was to be the catalyst for an exciting

september. Just hours before the 31st august transfer deadline, Olhanense completed the signing of two more brazilian players bringing the squad’s total of south americans to twelve. cadu, an attacking midfield player, signed from bnei sakhnin (israel) whilst centre-forward adilson joined on loan from maritimo (madeira). early in the month João Gonçlaves was on international duty with the Portugal under 21 team who lost their vital ueFa qualifying game against england 1-0. also absent was central defender mexer helping mozambique gain a creditable 0-0 draw with libya in the african nations Qualifying Group match in mabutu. the youth development programme at Olhanense continues to be a major priority and two members of staff have recently been in nigeria looking at young talent.

LiSBOn inVaSiOnmore than 1,500 fans travelled from the algarve to the alvalade stadium for the match against sporting. the lisbon side had an impressive

europa league win over danish side brondby. after losing the home game 2-0 sporting surprised everyone by winning the away leg 3-0. the omens were not good for Olhanense who, in sixteen visits, had only ever picked up one point and that was back in march 1964. last year when Olhanense played sporting they were denied a point when the referee awarded the home side a penalty ‘that never was’! daúto Faquirá’s exciting new team was again to be robbed of vital points. With 38 minutes on the clock, and on one of their rare forays into the sporting half, Paulo sérgio delivered a millimetre perfect cross from the right. Jardel had surged forward and he rose above the static sporting defence to head home. the ecstatic Olhanense fans were on their feet but the excitement was short lived as referee andré Gralha inexplicably disallowed the goal. Gralha later stated he ruled out the goal for a push by Yontcha on andré santos. a very harsh decision that tv replays failed to substantiate. the former benfica keeper moretto, who was rightly adjudged ’man-of-the match’, was the victim of another bizarre officiating decision. about to take a goal kick, he drew the referee’s attention to an object that was thrown

onto the pitch only to be booked for time wasting. as the final whistle went the Olhanense fans rose as one to hail a marvellous 0-0 result for the algarveans.

FiRST aLgaRVe DeRBY FOR 21 YeaRSa 2-0 victory over local rivals Portimonense propelled Olhanense into second place in liga Zon sagres, even if it was only for twenty-four hours. daúto Faquirá started with the exciting young brazilian lulinha playing behind front man Yontcha. On seventeen minutes the swift interplay between the wingers saw lulinha peal off to the right and his pinpoint centre was flicked on by Jorge Gonçlaves. Paulo sérgio was on hand to steer the ball into the far corner beyond a helpless ventura. the second period was ten minutes old when a deftly taken free-kick resulted in man-of-the-match Paulo sérgio winning a penalty when he was adjudged to have been felled by Pedro silva. Portimonense can feel slighted aggrieved by referee elmano santos harsh decision. substitute djalmir, stepped up to slot the ball home. the largest cheer of the night was reserved for home

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club skipper rui duarte as he made his first appearance since april following cruciate ligament damage.

THe Big CLaSHsomething had to give as undefeated Olhanense took on league leaders Fc Porto with their 100% record this season. and it was the home side, with their seven internationals, who were to run out comfortable winners. a simple tap in by Otamendi after a fine save by moretto, from a hulk shot, was followed by the big centre-forward adding another on the stroke of half-time. a disastrous mistake by mauricio gifted Porto the decisive second goal. When djalmir did get behind the Porto defence there was no support to finish off the move. Olhanense will now be looking to consolidate their position in the upper half of the league with home games against v.setubal and maritimo.

neW CLuB SHOPa shop selling club merchandising has now opened alongside the ticket office at the entrance to the José

arcanjo stadium, Olhão (behind mcdonalds on the en125). new shirt sponsor is martinez 1991, a chain of clothing shops, shortly to open in Olhão & tavira.

CuP SuCCeSS FOR FaRenSe & LOuLeTanOin the second round of the Portugal cup, second division desp.aves were humbled at home by non-league louletano (loule) 1-2. Full-back Fausto scored both goals in the shock result of the day. Farense (Faro) drew 1-1 away at uniao da serra after extra-time but won the penalty shoot-out 5-4. the two teams now go into the draw for the third round where they will be joined by Premier liga teams including high flying Olhanense and newly promoted Portimonense. the 3rd round takes place on the weekend of the 16th/17th October.

CROWDSWith less than a full house at the stadium of light for the big local lisbon derby between benfica &

sporting recently, there were 13,000 empty seats, the question must be asked; ‘is the saturation of football on tv finally taking its toll through the turnstiles?’ ueFa champions league, ueFa europa league, english Premier league, spanish laliga German bundesliga & Portuguese Premier liga games are being beamed live into living rooms and cafes every night of the week. the rich will get richer - they take the lions share of the tv monies - whilst the smaller clubs will go to the wall. look at some of the recent attendances at liga Zon sagres matches: nacional v. Guimaraes 1,978; Portimonense v. rio ave (at the algarve stadium) 1,658 and a couple of weeks ago naval v. v.setubal attracted a meagre 712. how long can this state of affairs continue? Why not go along and support your local football team where you will find the whole family enjoying the social side of the game. the friendly & hospitable fans will make you very welcome and you will be helping to maintain what is part of Portugal's rich and varied culture.

Onwards & upwards for Olhanense

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At my mother's knee ... and other low joints

This month we thought we'd bring you something different, an autobiography that came highly recommended. i know a lot

of people don't like autobiographies, but i believe this one is well worth a shot. Paul O’Grady is one of the nation's favourite entertainers and this memoir of his early years certainly shows us where he developed his humour and charm. Packed with great stories from his childhood and about the mother he loved so dearly, this is a joy to read from beginning to end. anyone who reads this is going to be on tenterhooks for what will hopefully be a second instalment on his later years. the young liverpool entertainer, an altar boy from irish catholic birkenhead, becomes the acid-tongued and outrageous drag queen lily savage, and moves from gay pubs to national television, creating something of a british

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The story of Paul O'Grady's early life in Irish Catholic Birkenhead that started him on the long and winding road from mischievous altar boy to national treasure.

comic institution en route. O'Grady's caustic drag character was a world away from safer predecessors such as danny la rue. but O'Grady (like other comic performers such as John cleese) realised that comic creations can have a limited shelf life, and reinvented himself as ‘Paul O'Grady’, coming out from behind the false breasts and towering wigs as a toned-down (but still camp), more audience-friendly tv presenter. Wisely, he retained the abrasive voice and a scouse accent that could be cut with a knife. "at my mother's Knee and Other low Joints" is an entertaining autobiography from someone who really does have a life that is worth writing about. Gossipy, sharp and colourful, the cast of characters in Paul O'Grady's life includes rogues and rascals galore, all of whom are evoked here with great comic skill. O'Grady was variously a boxer, a civil servant, a conman and even a cat burglar - all of these failed

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careers are on display here, as is a surprisingly pungent picture of the liverpool nightclub scene. When so many showbiz autobiographies these days are written by people who have a barely had a life outside of their fame, it's refreshing to encounter one by somebody whose story would be interesting, even if he were not a major tv star.it is a brilliantly evoked, hilarious and often moving tale of gossip in the back yard, bragging in the corner shop and slanging matches on the front doorstep, populated by larger-than-life characters with hearts of gold and tongues as sharp as razors. "at my mother's Knee" features an unforgettable cast of rogues, rascals, lovers, fighters, saints and sinners - and one iconic bus conductress. it's a book which really does have something for everyone and which reminds us that, when all's said and done, there's a bit of savage in all of us...happy reading

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