There has been discussion recently, in the local press about what tourists and in particular Brits, do, when they invade the Algarve in the summer. Some bring cash and swimming costumes. Some come to party and some to relax. Some come to learn about the culture. There have been suggestions that tourists do not seem…
The nature of technology and the media as it relates to the concept of a digital divide is a huge topic and a good deal has been written about this subject. This article will look at this concept from a social policy perspective with some transgression into the role of community information as an approach…
As part of Tavira Ilimitada, Casa 5, launched a major exhibition in Tavira on the 10 June 2011. Artists, friends, local residents and family mingled in Case das Artes to enjoy and hopefully purchase some new art. The exhibition is made up of paintings, drawings, photos and clay art. There are two rooms to the…
As part of the Tavira Limitada movement, an event was organised on the 9th June 2011, to officially open a multilingual shelf in the children’s library in Tavira. The shelf is for children to find a place where they can find books in their native language. Some books were contributed by Liz Beaupied from the…
Tonight Thursday 9th June at 18:00, the library in Tavira is hosting a Tavira Unlimtada event. Twelve children will read in their native languages from their own story books and then explain in Portuguese what the story is about. This is part of a project to encourage some awareness of racism and to demystify other…
A group of bikers came to Tavira a couple of weeks ago. It was part of a Harley Davidson weekend meet hosted by the Algarve chapter. We had live chickens and live music. The band called the Teddy boys played great rock and two people danced my daughter and husband. Here are the pics. Sadly…
The Continente shopping centre in Tavira often hosts ART work and this month its an array of donkeys.
When I was growing up in Birmingham UK, my only sanctuary seemed to be books and Kings Heath library. I now live in Tavira, Portugal and still have my love of books and reading. I have had a little wake up call this week after visiting the children’s library in Tavira. Its a wonderful, colourful…
We are often bombarded with instructions about ethical, sustainable living. Companies, social enterprises and Governments of various flavours will tell us what we could be doing; but some of the most lasting results start and finish in communities. People doing it for themselves. People’s involvement underpinning simple ideas is usually the way to snowball change….
Thought I should share this photo. I took it this morning. You do not see Jay’s very often as they are shy birds mostly found in woodlands. We are surrounded by Carob trees, but its not a woodland. Very pleased to see this visitor.