We did it ! Last week, Bella Acapella went to Spain and won the Gold Medal at the convention held by the Barbershop Iberia Association in Calpe.

Thirty five members turned up to join the ride to The Charrete restaurant in Cabanas De Tavira on March 20th, organised by Stan Green and making three groups, with special thanks to Huw Chivers, Phil Anderson and Stefan and Sandra Greger - assisting as group leaders and sweepers. 

Rotary Club Estoi Palace International (RCEPI) hosted two events on March 21st to support students in planning for their futures.

The Algarve branch of Alzheimer Portugal will start the first Dementia Support Group in the Algarve, with weekly meetings beginning April 19th 2024.

The Algarve Senior Bikers ride this month was from São Marcos de Serra, through the hills towards Monchique before heading down to Silves, for a stop near the river for refreshments.

The Saint Andrew’s Society of the Algarve duly held their Burns Supper at the Ponte Romana restaurant in Silves on Saturday 27 January. The Supper was a resounding success with 140 participants.

On Tuesday the 23rd of January the Algarve Senior Bikers held their New Year's ride. This ride had been postponed from the previous week, due to the heavy rains and high winds in the area.

Pierre Caeiro has been appointed the new head of the English Freemasons in Portugal. He was invested during a meeting of the Lagos based Lodge of Discoveries held at the Tivoli Hotel, Lagos on Thursday 18^th January.