east algarve magazine (june 2010)

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EastAlgarveJune 2010

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Pego do Inferno

Health

Golf tipsFrom Keith Ashdown

GardeningWhat to grow in a Mediterranean

climate

A visit to

Reiki & Massage

guesthouse , BAR & BIstRo

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Well, May has been hectic and flown by, with my husbands, sons and my birthday in succession. We did find time to visit Pego do Inferno, a beautiful waterfall just outside Tavira. If you've not been there yet, June is the perfect time to visit. We took a drive up to the restaurant Mesa do Cume, in the hills of Alcaria, with breathtaking views and stunning food. It was a delightful afternoon. This month we feature a lovely, unusual, gift shop, Casa das Portas in Tavira. Ladies, be warned, you'll need hours to browse here. I would like to give Christopher Wright a special thank you for all his help this month. Relax and enjoy your June edition. I'd love to hear from you if you find the articles interesting, or even visit some of the places featured. Oh yes, something big is happening this month, apparently it involves football...Good luck to all the teams!

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

CARVERYLAmb, bEEf & TuRkEY, pLus ALL TRimmingssundays from 1.00pm booking advised

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Rump €8.50Rib EYE €10.00siRLOin €13.00

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All steaks come with home made chips, onion rings,

mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, peas, and a choice of sauces.

Dish of the day + drink €6.50Dish 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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7WHaT’S OnThe complete World Cup schedule.

8PEOPLEMeet Jane from Casa das Portas.

10PLacESA new organic farm shop.

11EvEnTSTavira's first Hog convention.

12HEaLTHReiki and Massage.

13HEaLTHTips to protect your teeth.

14HEaLTHBluetooth & hearing aids.

16PEOPLEMiss Tavira 2010.

18a vISIT TOPego do Inferno.

20PROPERTyCapital Gains Tax.

25PROPERTyProperty of the month.

27HOMEChoosing the right builder.

30FOOdFrom Mesa do Cume.

34gaRdEnIngWhat to grow in a

Mediterranean climate.

39EnvIROnMEnTCleaning up oil spills.

40FInancEInvesting in green projects.

42SPORTGolf tips from Keith Ashdown.

44SPORTThe latest from Chris Wright.

46BOOK LOvERS’ cORnERFeaturing writer Stephen Frey.

47cLaSSIFIEdSGrab a local bargain.

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Call 281 971 484, email [email protected] or see our website www.qtfontebispo.com or see our map on the back page8

St Vincent’s Anglican Chaplaincy will host a Hog Roast on 11th June at 7pm at Q.M.Garden centre in Sta Barbara de Nexe. Tickets are 16 euros children half price. There will be a cash bar. Vegetarian dishes are available if pre-ordered.The evening is in aid of St Vincent’s Chaplaincy and its associated charities,. For further information or to book tickets please contact [email protected] or 289 999 335 or 917 539 790 or 289 841972 or 915 547 621 or [email protected]. Numbers are limited, so please book early.

Thanks for your article about water, health, in EA Magazine May.It is very interesting. It explains how much water to drink, dependent on weight: divide the weight in pounds in half. That makes the ounces of water one should drink.But: Since I am Dutch I don't understand the english ounces. How much is 1 ounce? In liters?(Maybe more readers don't know this.)Dear Sir, thank you for your email, there are 33.81 ounces in a litre, therefore, if you need to drink 80 ounces of water, it would be the equivalent of 2.36 litres.We are glad you found the article interesting, Best wishes, EAM.

"Don't hobble around in pain, book Bowen

Treatment with Gareth today!"

See the health pages for details

Remember, www.eastalgarvemag.comfor back issues and regular updates!

nIghtsat 26th june, 7.30pm

sing and dance to all the popular songs of Queen

with Jake.

OnLY 7€ p/pprice includes chicken

curry and rice.

sat 10th July starts 6pm

OnLY 8€ p/pincludes meats and

salads

Country and

Western night

sat 3rd July 7.30pm

bbQ beef, potato wedges, bean relish, with

line dancing

OnLY 9€ p/p

Good Morning, May I first congratulate you on your April edition & especially your feature on Fuseta! But I also agree with you that maybe it is a secret place that shouldn't be shared with too many... I have an appartment in Fuseta & I am planning on spending more time there in the near future. I am also a fully qualified Irish Dancing Teacher. I would be very interested in starting classes in the Eastern Algarve for both children & Adults. If anyone out there would be interested in such classes, please contact me at [email protected]

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What’s on

In place of our regular guide, this month we've got all the World cup fixtures to ensure you don't miss a game.

What's on World cup Special

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Manchester United legend in Tavira

Friday, 11 June 2010South Africa v Mexico, Gp A, 15:00Uruguay v France, Gp A, 19:30

Saturday, 12 June 2010South Korea v Greece, Gp B, 12:30Argentina v Nigeria, Gp B, 15:00England v USA, Gp C, 19:30

Sunday, 13 June 2010Algeria v Slovenia, Gp C, 12:30Serbia v Ghana, Gp D, 15:00Germany v Australia, Gp D, 19:30

monday, 14 June 2010Netherlands v Denmark, Gp E, 12:30Japan v Cameroon, Gp E, 15:00Italy v Paraguay, Gp F, 19:30

tueSday, 15 June 2010New Zealand v Slovakia, Gp F, 12:30Ivory Coast v Portugal, Gp G, 15:00Brazil v North Korea, Gp G, 19:30

WedneSday, 16 June 2010Honduras v Chile, Gp H, 12:30Spain v Switzerland, Gp H, 15:00South Africa v Uruguay, Gp A, 19:30

thurSday, 17 June 2010Argentina v South Korea, Gp B, 12:30Greece v Nigeria, Gp B, 15:00France v Mexico, Gp A, 19:30

Friday, 18 June 2010Germany v Serbia, Gp D, 12:30Slovenia v USA, Gp C, 15:00England v Algeria, Gp C, 19:30

Saturday, 19 June 2010Netherlands v Japan, Gp E, 12:30Ghana v Australia, Gp D, 15:00Cameroon v Denmark, Gp E, 19:30

Sunday, 20 June 2010Slovakia v Paraguay, Gp F, 12:30Italy v New Zealand, Gp F, 15:00Brazil v Ivory Coast, Gp G, 19:30

monday, 21 June 2010Portugal v North Korea, Gp G, 12:30Chile v Switzerland, Gp H, 15:00Spain v Honduras, Gp H, 19:30

tueSday, 22 June 2010France v South Africa, Gp A, 15:00Mexico v Uruguay, Gp A, 15:00Greece v Argentina, Gp B, 19:30Nigeria v South Korea, Gp B, 19:30

WedneSday, 23 June 2010Slovenia v England, Gp C, 15:00USA v Algeria, Gp C, 15:00Australia v Serbia, Gp D, 19:30Ghana v Germany, Gp D, 19:30

thurSday, 24 June 2010Paraguay v New Zealand, Gp F, 15:00Slovakia v Italy, Gp F, 15:00Cameroon v Netherlands, Gp E, 19:30Denmark v Japan, Gp E, 19:30

Friday, 25 June 2010North Korea v Ivory Coast, Gp G, 15:00Portugal v Brazil, Gp G, 15:00Chile v Spain, Gp H, 19:30Switzerland v Honduras, Gp H, 19:30

Saturday, 26 June 2010Winner Gp A v Runner-up Gp B, 15:00Winner Gp C v Runner-up Gp D, 19:30

Sunday, 27 June 2010Winner Gp D v Runner-up Gp C, 15:00Winner Gp B v Runner-up Gp A, 19:30

monday, 28 June 2010Winner Gp E v Runner-up Gp F, 15:00Winner Gp G v Runner-up Gp H, 19:30

tueSday, 29 June 2010Winner Gp F v Runner-up Gp E, 15:00

Winner Gp H v Runner-up Gp G, 16R, 19:30

Friday, 2 July 2010Quarter FinalWnr Gp E/R-Up Gp F v Wnr Gp G/R-Up Gp H, QF, 15:00Wnr Gp A/R-Up Gp B v Wnr Gp C/R-Up Gp D, QF, 19:30

Saturday, 3 July 2010Quarter FinalWnr Gp B/R-Up Gp A v Wnr Gp D/R-Up Gp C, QF, 15:00Wnr Gp F/R-Up Gp E v Wnr Gp H/R-Up Gp G, QF, 19:30

tueSday, 6 July 2010Semi FinalWinner Q/F 1 v Winner Q/F 3, SF, 19:30

WedneSday, 7 July 2010Semi FinalWinner Q/F 2 v Winner Q/F 4, SF, 19:30

Saturday, 10 July 2010third PlaCe Play oFFLoser SF1 v Loser SF2, 3rd, 19:30

Sunday, 11 July 2010FinalWinners SF1 v Winners SF2, Final, 19:30

Your name is sammy mcilroy, you’re 17-years old and an

unknown from east belfast. it is 10.00am on saturday morning 6th november 1971 prior to the big ‘derby’ match between manchester city and manchester united and you’ve just been told that you will be making your debut. sammy, last of the ‘busby babes’, scored one and set two up in a 3-3 thriller at maine road, which instantly endeared sammy to united fans. and some of those fans were in the audience at the Porta nova

hotel, tavira last monday to hear sammy talk about his life and career. sammy mcilroy mbe, was honoured by the Queen in 1986 for his services to football, gave a highly entertaining and informative talk, followed by a question and answer session. sammy, a highly respected manager, is now in charge at morecambe, who narrowly missed out on promotion from the 2nd division this season. a raffle raised 100euros for the junior section of sporting clube de Olhanense.

chris Wright

On June 11th, various shops and artists of tavira are

organizing a charity evening in the centre of the city, to benefit the intergenerational center of the Quinta Pegada in tavira, a center that cares for the oldest and youngest members of our community.in a warm and friendly atmosphere, you can browse the stalls and buy various products, listen to live music, eat or drink. For those who don't like football, it will be a fun way of avoiding the first match of the world cup, and help raise some money for a good cause.those already definitely participating so far are, casa das POrtas art, crafts, Gifts and accessories. Primeira linha decoration and Furniture, mOdarte brand clothes, a

lurO dO livrOs international books both new and secondhand. Ferreinha Jewelry and clocks, cheZ carOle et manuel French Gourmet shop, Wine bar and tea lounge. the artists who already confirmed are elsa neWtOn ceramics, micK mundY Painter, ricardO Guitarist.every donation will be welcome and a portion of the total proceeds of the evening will be given to the centre Quinta Pergada currently in building.the event will be held on the left bank of the rio Gilão in tavira, travessa do trem, between the roman and military bridges.come enjoy yourselves on June 11th from 6pm till late.it's for a good cause!For any further details, please call 96 031 79 73.

Charity fun evening



Half timeHappy!

All House Spirits, wines, and beers are HALF PRICE during all

Portugal and England games at half time

For more details call 281 971 484, for directions see our map

on the back page.

First fish factory for

OlhãoThe Fisheries society of the algarve

have set the foundation stone for the first fish processing and freezing factory in the port of Olhão. the ceremony took place on 31st may, and was attended by the secretary of state for Fisheries and agriculture, luis medeiros vieira. three contracts were signed at the event for the first and second phases of the installation. the area of shellfish production will be 16 hectares and will produce an estimated 2,000 tons of mussels, oysters and scallops. the investment of 3.5 million euros will create 50 jobs on the premises and an estimated 250 indirect jobs. more than 75 per cent of production is intended for export to spain, italy and Japan.

Bota appeals against

Algarve off-shore drillingPsd deputy mendes bota has

appealed to the Government not to sign the deep Off-shore “bacia do algarve” drilling contract, close to the ria Formosa natural park and covering a maritime area that stretches from Quarteira to monte Gordo.the contract involves the Portuguese state and a consortium formed by spain’s “repsol” and Germany’s “rWe” power giant. in an interview with tsF radio, bota said “if the algarve’s beaches came to be destroyed by a black sea (of oil), it would signal the end of Portuguese tourism”. in other words, huge risks are being taken for minimum benefits.“the false idea that the country could become rich from oil is being created, along with the notion that we will have cheaper oil and petrol.it’s all bogus because everything that may be extracted will belong to the consortium and private businesses involved – and they’ll put their “profits” on to the market price” he claimed.

george allen talks to Sammy mcilroy

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Gifts to

adore A truely unique gift shop in the heart of Tavira, read about the origin of this gem, Casa das Portas.

Jane Gibbin bought a home in tavira in 2002, having fallen in love with this beautiful community on the

ria Formosa several years earlier. although trained as an artist, she was working as a Psychotherapist in Wales. tavira was a place of calm where she could come to unwind, and as she spent more time here she began to rediscover her artistic roots. combining a talent for photography, and a love of small architectural details, she would wander the streets of tavira photographing the doors, windows, tiles and trim designs of houses all over town. setting off early in the day before

the sun’s rays became too bright, she would often spend the entire morning, systematically covering one street after another, recording her subjects. Frequently, she would have to return to a house to capture her images because, on an earlier pass, a car, a moto, or some other object would be impeding her view. as time passed, and as older homes were bought up and torn down to make way for more modern residences, Jane was dismayed to discover, too often, that the only thing remaining of many of these antique details, were the photos she had taken. to help fund what started out as a hobby but had become a mission

to preserve, somehow, these rapidly vanishing treasures, Jane came up with a plan; to produce quality posters and bookmarks and make them available for sale at a local bookshop, a lura dos livros. in July of 2005 at the tavira book Fair, i was proud and pleased to provide Jane with a very public venue from which to launch her venture, Portas de tavira. the images were an immediate success... not only did tourists appreciate the beauty of these lightweight souvenirs, the people of tavira themselves quickly

became enamoured of their doors. Jane put a framed poster on an easel at the front of the stall, and small crowds would gather, as people began recognizing, and then pointing out to others, their neighbor’s door, or even the door of an aunt or grandparent long gone, or best of all, their own! their eyes would find Jane’s, shyly oftentimes, and they would share their discovery with her. it wasn’t unusual for the same peope to return night after night with family and friends in tow, to show them what they’d found. her initial success emboldened Jane to begin printing limited edition prints of the doors, devising new compositions and broadening her range to include windows and then tiles. my store was too small to properly display the growing collection, and in 2007 Jane bought the old shoe repair shop located in the middle of the best restaurant corridor in all of the algarve. With a light touch she converted a wonderfully cavernous space full of arches and niches into a beautifully lit gallery called “casa das Portas”. it is a space brimming with art, gifts

People

and good feelings. showcasing not just her own art but also ceramics from some of Portugal’s most gifted artisans, and sourcing Fair trade handcrafts, jewelry and other accessories from around the world, Jane has created a unique business that celebrates the small details. Open year round, except for January, and now with a website, w w w. c a s a d a s p o r t a s . c o m . if you haven’t visited yet take the opportunity to do so...you will be glad you did, and you’ll find yourself returning often.

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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]

www.casadasportas.com

Written by elizabeth Beaupied

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Places Events

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We in the uK, and some other european countries, are very aware about organic farming

and the benefits it can bring, not only to our health, but also to the environment we live in, with better tasting food. but now we have the chance to enjoy those benefits here, in the east algarve, with the services offered by the new venture set up in castro marim. the Quinta da Fornahla is an organic farm shop with a difference. Officially opened this year as a cata-vento which is a cultural and recreational association, the Quinta has been producing food, in the natural way, for over three decades, and now is officially a member of the system agricultura biologica. as a family run farm the concept has been to bring together farming and tourism, offering people who visit, a chance to experience the traditional Portuguese way of life first hand. there is a restaurant which offers food and drink with a relaxed atmosphere, and a farm shop, in which you can purchase fresh, locally grown, organic produce. also, there are a number of small farm buildings, that have been

converted into houses for people to stay at, enjoying a more relaxed and varied holiday, whilst enjoying the local wildlife which is associated with organic farming. and with the Quinta da Fornalha being situated in an area, surrounded by nature reserves, the visitor always has something to see.as an addition to the more traditional side of the farm, the cafe is having evening events, which will include live music nights and film nights. here you will be able to watch, or listen to, an evening of entertainment that, as you would expect, is tailored around the farm's concept of a more cultural way of thinking. currently the farm shop is selling a variety of produce, ranging from fig jams, quince jellies, rock salt, herbs, olive oil, dried figs and fig truffles and, for those who enjoy a tipple, there is even aguardente de figo, all of which is available every day in the shop. also there are freshly grown vegetables from muddyhands available on saturdays between 10.00am and 2.00pm.For more details and directions, contact mark o'Shaughnessy on 963 905 615, or email [email protected]

The gleaming, customised machines created tremendous interest from both young and old. an aerial

acrobatic display by light aircraft enthralled the crowd whilst a torch light procession of bikes paraded through tavira’s historic centre and over the bridges on the saturday evening. mark stephens, who has lived in the algarve for thirty years, was delighted with the turnout. “We are very social animals and next February will celebrate our 10th anniversary. We recently had a wonderful weekend at the sevilla horse Fair”. the algarve chapter has over sixty members and tavira camara has given its backing to the event for future years.

For further information: tel. 913 684 477 or email: [email protected]

the next major motorcycle event on the calender is the Faro international rally on the 15th/18th July that annually attracts over 30,000 bikers and visitors. www.motoclubefaro.pt

HARlEys Tavira’s first ever Harley Davidson Convention organised by the Algarve Chapter of the Harley Owners' Group (HOG), attracted over 200 bikes.

An organic farm shop with a difference opens near Castro Marim.

RONALDO’S

Monte Novo Faz FatoTel 912 827 058Open 11-30 till lateSunday barbequefrom 5-30 pmWednesday evening6.30pm Indian buffet

HOME MADE PIES, STEAK PIESSTEAK & KIDNEY, CHICKEN &

MUSHROOM, CORNISH PASTIESLAMB CURRY, CHICKEN CURRY

To eat in or take awayHamburgers /Fish & chips

Tuna /salmon/steaksTHURSDAY MORNING

COFFEE TIMEFor children's charity

Saturday Portuguese lessons 11am to 1pm

BAR

Photograph gary Sutherland

light up Tavira

A taste of rural Portugal

JUNE EVENTS8/6 22/6 Poetry night10/6 24/6 Jam session, free drinks for musicians11/6 18/6 25/6 DJ set12/6 19/6 26/6 Live concerts7/6 14/6 21/6 28/6 Dinner with a documentary film , Algarve and the sea, fishermen of the sea, Tuna fish, retrospective 20099/6 16/6 23/6 30/6 Cinemusic, showing Hard Days Night, Control-Joy Division, Woodstock, Pink Floyd live

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Health

Our health expert Gareth Bullock meets Cristina, and finds out more about her work.

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OsteOpathyFor muscular and articular

problems, treated by harmonising and resetting the

body’s structure.

CraniOsaCral therapyMassage serviCe

•All massages are performed by health professionals using biologic

essential oils for aromatherapy •Swedish massage,Quiromassage,

Reflexology,•Lymphatic drainage, Traditional

Thai massage,•Local massage for legs and feet or

neck back and shoulders.

Catherina pauwels,ilse Brennertel: 919 660 211 or

963 706 624in the Centre OF tavira

Mail: [email protected]

This month i had a very interesting few hours learning all about reiki and ayurvedic massage. i am still looking

to introduce more professionals to these pages, so if you want to see yourself on these pages, just make contact with me (details at the end of this interview). anything to do with health that will be interesting to our readers will be considered. enjoy the warmer weather and remember to always use sun cream.

What is your name?i’m cristina duarteWhere do you originally come from?i’m originally from the north of Portugal, near Porto.how long have you lived in the algarve?i’ve been living in the algarve for 20 years.What languages do you speak?Portuguese, of course, French, english (not perfect) and spanish.What treatments do you offer?reiki, shamballa and different massages, like ayurvedic massage

explain more about reiki please.reiki is the Japanese word for “universal energy”. it’s a technique for stress reduction and relaxation, which also promotes a healing energy working on every level – physically and emotionally.What does reiki treat really well?it is very effective with stress and depression, for example, because it helps to balance the emotional body. it can help with physical problems too, because it accelerates the body’s healing process. reiki is a loving energy we receive from the universe, and i should say it gives us what we are prepared to accept from it.What is ayurvedic massage?ayurveda translates as “knowledge of life” and is an ancient system of healing practiced in india for over 5000 years. this massage can improve relaxation, flexibility, blood circulation…, leaving us feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.What makes you and treatments with you different from all the rest?not easy to answer that…in fact, i try to help others to reach the same i wish for myself, as balance, harmony,

peace, joy…very often, i mix different techniques of massage, spiritual healing, etc. in the same treatment, so the most important is what the patient needs, not the protocol…What do you have the most success in treating?maybe neck and back pains, muscle tension, stress and depressionWhat changes in the body that makes reiki so effective?as a very subtle energy, reiki works gently in the body, balancing the chakras (energy centres) and removing the blockages which create illness.i think reiki is also very welcome now, because it helps us to deal in a different way with all the challenges we have to face, and it reminds us that the spiritual dimension of life should not be ignored.Where can people have treatments with you?i work in different places, most of them in the loulé area, and i also do home visits. We have just opened a treatment room at the tennis club raposeiras.tell me more about the treatments

PhysiotherapistRehabilitation

Trainerria siertsema

ced. Profissional c-022387072tm. 933 887 980

[email protected]

Pre-and postoperative rehabilitation

all muscle, skeletal and or joint problems

sports injuries

lymphatic drainage

nEW: neuromuscular taping

cLInIcS:

housevisits: mobile practicecolina verde, sitio de maragota

santa barbara de nexeQuinta do lago

speaking 4 languages

Reiki & Massage with Cristina Duarte

available at the raposeiras tennis club? When will they open?the raposeiras tennis club is a very nice place at the top of the hill, in bordeira, and all the treatments are available there. the treatment room just opened in may, and everyone is very welcome there. You can have tennis lessons, get a massage, have a coffee. it is a great place to be.What do treatments with you cost?the treatments cost around 50€So how do people contact you?best is to call me on 914 069 719.

thank you cristina, i hope our readers find treatments with you as interesting and satisfying as many have from the therapists introduced on these pages.

Please make contact with me if you would like to be featured on these pages. the east algarve magazine is a very popular magazine and reaches a very large audience, so is the perfect medium for getting yourself known. Follow up a feature with a couple of adverts and see your business really take off. Call me gareth Bullock on 912540071.

1 Brush Correctly. brush your teeth for 3 minutes. When you brush,

position the head of the toothbrush toward your gums at a 45 degree angle. move the brush back and forth gently in short strokes.

2 eat teeth damaging foods sparingly. Popcorn kernels, ice

lollies, and ice cubes can crack your teeth. carbonated drinks erode tooth enamel. coffee and tea stain your teeth.

3 Floss daily. a simple, but highly effective way to healthy teeth.

4 invest in an electronic toothbrush.

5 use your teeth only for chewing food. cracking nut shells,

chewing pen caps and tearing off clothing tags can crack enamel, dislodge fillings or loosen teeth.

6 don't smoke. smokers are 4 times more likely to develop gum

disease than non smokers.

7 don't clinch or grind teeth.the pressure from clinching or

grinding can add an additional 250 pounds of pressure per square inch of teeth. clinching and grinding causes premature receding of gums and accelerates gum disease.

8 Know the side effects of medicines. side effects of some

medicines indirectly affect your dental health.

9 don't ignore other health problems. some stomach

conditions can erode tooth enamel.

10 See a dentist twice a year. a dentist can detect dental

problems, and fix them before they get worse.

10 Tips to help protect your teeth

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Health

With the increasing advances in modern technology, there are many things that are

slowly becoming possible. People with hearing loss can now continue to enjoy the benefits and convenient lifestyle provided by mobile technology. there is so much that modern technology is doing to further improve people's lives. countless new gadgets and accessories for existing equipment are now rolled out

across the market, to provide further coziness and significance to life. there is now no handicap, or physical defect, that can hinder people from enjoying what modern gadgets have to offer.With the development and wide-scale use of the bluetooth technology, it is possible to facilitate connectivity between different types of gadgets. because cellular phones are the most commonly used wireless device by mankind, every possible transaction is being coursed wirelessly through

mobile phones.When bluetooth technology was introduced in the market, many gadget users and techies were amazed at how transferring specific, and large amounts of data could be performed without any wire. Pictures, music files, and other data, can now be interchanged between cellular phones. not only that, wireless phones can also receive and transfer data from computers and other enabled and compatible objects wirelessly. this is the advantage and

usage of the bluetooth technology.to introduce further improvements to the already amazing features of modern hearing instruments, manufacturers have invested a considerable amount of money and effort in the research and development of the bluetooth technology. this wireless system is now integrated within modern and more sophisticated hearing aids.if bluetooth has been so useful in wireless phones, you can hardly imagine how useful it can be when combined with hearing aids. hearing aids can now be connected with mobile phones, computers and other gadgets wirelessly. What is more exciting about this is that hearing impaired people would not need any other special hearing aids to be able to communicate through telephone conversations via the

mobile phone. and every step within the process can be done hands-free.What is more advantageous in the use of bluetooth in hearing aids is that such hearing devices are made more efficient and more effective. Yes, the user can hardly distinguish the difference between normal and healthy hearing and using hearing instruments to facilitate restoration of the sense of hearing.Just like buying other hearing devices, you do not need to look hard to be able to purchase a hearing device using bluetooth technology. You can easily find such gadgets in hearing equipment retailers and in other specialty shops. truly, bluetooth hearing aids would be of great help to everyone.For more information please contact the tavira hearing center on 289 090 663, or 913 796 640.

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The algarve is known the world over for its sun, sea & sand but, some seven kilometres north-west of tavira, are

the less well known cooling fresh waters of Pego do inferno, literally translated as hell’s Pool. travelling out of tavira on the cachopo road, you are soon immersed in the rural life as it probably was over fifty years ago. Orange groves abound, whilst the local inhabitants still harvest the tall bamboo canes that spread out along the river bank.along the valley of asseca you can find different types of sedimentary rocks that allow us to go back nearly 320 million years in time to

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legend that tells of a team of oxen, who with their handlers, fell into the pool never to be seen again. another legend refers to the existence of tunnels linking it to the rivers Gilão and Guadiana. today the peace and tranquillity surrounding these waters give the visitor a chance to savour an eco-system that has evolved over many centuries. the area is a wonderful example of the fertile barracol mountain vista with its luxuriant landscape of wild grape, european dewberry, wild olive and bay laurel. until a few years Pego do inferno was only accessible by trekking up the river valley but can now be reached by a series of wooden

walkways & bridges. there are picnic areas and, in summer, a small kiosk is open for the sale of refreshments, when the pool is a great favourite with families who enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters. spring and autumn, after the rains, are the best times to enjoy the spectacle of the waterfall when you may be lucky enough to see a kingfisher, cirl bunting, common waxbill or cetti’s warbler. You might also catch sight of the common toad, marbled newt, small salamander, moorish gecko and the mediterranean pond turtle. in terms of mammals the area is home to the mole, algerian mouse, dormouse, hedgehog, brown hare

and the elusive least weasel. Whilst many people enjoy Pego do inferno, very few are aware of the quieter but equally impressive falls just a short walk away. leave your vehicle in the car park and return the way you have come but carry straight on at the ‘t’ junction. Follow the track with its lemon trees on either side for approximately one kilometre. after passing Quinta bonita on your right take the track that bears to the left. in a few hundred metres look to your right where the waters cascade over the impressive rock formations. an ideal spot in summer for a quiet picnic while bathing one’s feet in the cool mountain water. refreshed, you

can either return the way you have come or continue on, crossing a small ford, to a tarmac road. turn left and continue to the next crossroads and turn left again back to the car park. total distance is approximately 2.5 kms.

hoW to get thereFrom the motorway (a22) take the tavira exit. at the first roundabout take the 3rd exit to santa margarida. after a few hundred metres turn left and follow the winding road for 3 kms. continue over the crossroads to your destination. From tavira take the cachopo road for 4 kms and follow the signs.

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Mesa do Cume is a modern restaurant nestled at the highest point in the serra of Eastern Algarve, situated half an hour drive from Tavira.

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maria and tony would love you to come and visit their unique restaurant on top of the beautiful hills above tavira. there you will find a special ambiance, stunning views along with special

flavours to enjoy on the outstanding terrace. the baked camembert, a flavour of the serra, is a vegetarian dish which also appeals to meat lovers. the sauce gives this dish its special flavour, made from marmelo, stiff quince jam, herbs and aguamel. aguamel is a byproduct of honey. marinated figs, a house speciality, are also added and the melted cheese is topped with hazelnuts, served with jasmin rice and vegetables. all their dishes, entrees

and homemade desserts have their own unusual, special flavours. together with the ambience and amazing views, it is a worthwhile escape from the hustle and bustle of the coast for a few hours. Why not spend a day in the serra, take a walk before or after your meal. this friendly couple can advise you on the best routes, which are also signposted. mesa do cume is on the road out towards cachopo from tavira, a splendid drive through the hills until you reach the top, approximately 30 minutes. it is a special experience, more than the usual trip out for lunch or dinner, don't forget to take your camera, it is breathtaking! For details see their advert above right.


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If you're loking for some inspiration for what to plant this summer, Mark O'Shaughnessy gives us some ideas.

Gardens

This question has been asked by many a keen gardener in england about what plant can we grow in a hot, dry

climate. this month i will deal with some climbers we can grow and all of these are available to buy from your local nurseries although you might need to search a little harder for some of them, but they are worth the effort.the term mediterranean is used to describe the climate synonymous with the region surrounding the mediterranean sea although it is not exclusive to this region; mediterranean climates are found in Portugal, california, australia, new Zealand, england and south africa, in addition to the ‘true’ mediterranean regions of spain, France, italy, Greece and turkey.What is a mediterranean climate?a mediterranean climate is made up of a long, hot summer with little rainfall and a mild, rainy winter; however, the amount of rainfall in a particular region may vary considerably and some countries may experience colder and wetter winters than others, although both regions may be described as having a mediterranean climate.typical mediterranean eco-systems

occur 30 – 45 degrees latitude in the northern hemisphere and 30 – 40 degrees latitude in the southern hemisphere although, as mentioned above, areas of Portugal, england, california, australia, new Zealand and south africa may have climates described as mediterranean due to the position of the Gulf stream.Growing climbers in a mediterranean climatehow refreshing it is to sit under an arbour on a hot summer morning under a canopy of leafy vines! and if these vines produce gorgeous, fragrant flowers or delicious grapes as well as cooling shade-- well, all the better. You may, in fact, find that the temperature under a shady arbour is about 10 degrees F. cooler than sunny areas of your garden. the Pink trumpet vine (Podranea ricasoliana) is a south african native that loves the sun and heat. it grows slowly at first and must be tied to the arbour or trellis. but as it grows older its growth speeds up. needs moderate water. the trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans) from the eastern u.s. is a self-attaching vine with bright yellow and orange blossoms. this vine can grow as much 40 feet in one year! because it is such a vigorous grower

and can become invasive, it is best planted in a large container beside the trellis or arbour. it is tolerant of a variety of soil conditions and of heat and cold. needs moderate water in summer.hall’s honeysuckle (Loncera japponica) is another vine with trumpet shaped flowers that does very well in the desert. like the three we have already listed, it grows fast, fast, fast. it can be invasive, but its fragrance is heavenly in the spring and early summer! tolerates poor soil conditions, hot weather, and needs little to moderate water. it should be cut back in winter.Clematis. With proper care the fast-growing clematis will grow in a hot, dry climate. Plant it by a trellis in a sheltered corner and keep the roots cool. tip: place a large flat rock or piece of tile over the root zone so the soil beneath does not become hot. needs ample water. in winter it may look dead, but it is not, as spring weather will prove. Plant Cat’s Claw (Macfadyena unguis-cati) and stand back! this vine will grow up and over a three story building in no time. it self-attaches, even to sizzling hot walls, to create a tracery of delicate green vines and leaves. Yellow flowers

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appear in the spring during a short blooming season. this central american native tolerates drought extremely well but it can be very invasive and difficult to eradicate once it is established.lilac vine (Hardenbergia violacea) is one of our personal favourites because it blooms in late Winter to early spring -- which is summer and early Fall in its native australia. lovely purple flowers -- almost wisteria-like-- announce that spring is coming. needs moderate water, partial shade and a trellis to climb

on. Cape honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis) is among the very best climbing plants to use on pergolas and arbours in hot, dry climates. this south african native needs little water to maintain its luxurious growth all summer long. and grow it does -- climbing to as much as 25 feet in one season! because it is both beautiful and a sun-lover, wholesale nurseries have developed new hybrids with a variety of yellows and orange blossoms. new growth may suffer damage in cold winters,

but will come back in spring. Will need to be tied to arbour, initially. it can also be grown as a shrub.Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) is long-lived and produces impressive amounts of blooms in lilac, white, blue, and lavender-pink in summer. better yet, it needs only moderate water and tolerates alkaline soil. You may have to add chelated iron if the plants develop chlorosis, a condition where the leaves turn yellow but the veins stay green. needs frequent pruning to train into shape, but not much fertilizer.

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GardensBougainvillea grows beautifully in the warm-winter areas providing summer-long brilliant color in reds, pinks, golds and oranges. can be grown as an annual in areas where winter temperatures fall below 30 F. new shrub forms suitable for planters are now available. low water usage once established. note: take special care not to disturb the roots when you plant bougainvillea: the root ball is easily damaged and the damage will kill the plant. install grapes (Vitis Vinifera) at your arbour and you have can your shade and great food, too! several varieties grow well in a hot, dry climate, including the ‘thompson seedless’, ‘Golden muscat’ and the ‘alden’. the ‘Golden muscat’ needs some shade because its leaves will sunburn. Grape plants require

strategic pruning and constant soil moisture in the spring to produce ample fruit. they are, however, drought tolerant if producing an abundance of grapes is not your goal. Gravelly, fast draining soil is important. For more about grapes suitable for your garden, visit your local nursery or go on a wine-sampling road trip to the commercial wineries in locations throughout Portugal.algerian ivy (Hedera canariensis)

can be either a ground cover or vigorous climbing vine -- or both. it is a fast grower that will climb up and over anything in its way. While it needs little water once established, this native of north africa and the canary islands needs some shade in the afternoon; its large dark green leaves may sunburn. the more delicate english ivy (hedera helix) is generally more suitable for hanging planters or patio pots than for installation in

the ground. One english ivy cultivar, however, the ‘baltica’ is fairly hardy. its small white-vein leaves turn a purplish hue in cold weather. i hope this gives you some inspiration to try some of these climbers in your garden, and next month i will help add some more colour to the garden with some annual plants.

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of our wealth – and we suggest that the international market for good hard wood will support the price well during an economic downturn in the short term and in the long term, as oil becomes more expensive, makers of plastic and metal furniture and other manufactured goods will be forced to revert to wood.to give you an idea of the returns that can be made from hardwood forestry, we reprint this report from Frederick cubbage (email: [email protected]).timber investment returns were estimated for the principal exotic and selected native species in the southern cone of latin america and in the southern united states. exotic eucalyptus plantations in south america were most profitable, with internal rates of returns (irrs) ranging from 13% to 23%, followed by exotic loblolly pine, with irrs from 9% to 17%. average loblolly pine plantation returns in the us south were less profitable, with an irr of about 9.5%, and natural forest management in the south had irrs of

4% to 8%. subtropical native species plantations of the best araucaria and nothofagus species had reasonable financial returns, with irrs ranging from 5% to 13%. subtropical or tropical native forests had fewer commercial timber species, and had much lower growth rates and returns. their irrs were less than 4%, or even negative for unmanaged stands. state subsidy payments for forest plantations or for timber stand improvements increased irrs somewhat and reserving areas for environmental protection reduced their irrs slightly. including land costs in the cash flows decreased these internal rates of return substantially. natural stand returns in latin america were much less than those of plantations, but management of those stands offered better rates of return than only holding the land.as you can see, there is a significant variation in the yield from investing in various species of tree, but your investment advisor should be able to help you with your selection.

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Golf, i would say is 60 percent, a matter of temperament. it is a game to be enjoyed, too much

worry and tension can kill the joy of it. Golf is not a drudgery, so enjoy every minute of the game. it is heartbreaking to see people going around a lovely golf course looking worried. if a player comes in from his round full of rage and despair he might just as well have stayed at home and helped with the washing up.Golf is much governed by mental

outlook. i remember a golfer who tried a club from my shop in england, hit a bad shot, and returned it saying that it did not suit him. three months later, without recognising it, he tried the same club. he hit a some good shots with it, said it was a much better club than the one he tried before, and straightaway bought it. another golfer kept bringing in a club to have the grip altered, one day a little thicker, the next day a little thinner. after about a week he brought it in again and said it was just a shade too thick, about

2 inches from the top. i had been very busy that day and did not have time to alter it before he came into the shop and helped himself to the club, thinking it had been changed. after his round he called out to me "Keith, the grip is perfect, thank you very much."to me, golf is the funniest game in the world, next time you play, enjoy your round. i am sure if your mental approach is good so will your final score be. Good golfing,

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against leixões. two of those fans were 15 year-old bill Green and his 14 year-old brother Fred who flew over from manchester especially for the game. their grandmother Pam Pardo, who with her husband Zé runs the restaurante Fonte nova in Pechão, said, “they are avid Olhanense fans and couldn’t miss this important match. they left home in congelton, cheshire at 5.00am on the Friday and returned home on the monday morning. i think they‘ve used up all their pocket money for the next six months but they had a tremendous time”. centre-forward djalmir got the all important goal in the 1-0 victory to ensure that champions benfica, Porto & sporting will again have to do battle on the south coast. Joining them next season will be Portimonense, the first time for 21 years that two teams from the algarve have featured in the top flight. the last game of the season at P.Ferriera, in north Portugal, resulted in a 2-2 draw, with djalmir once against scoring the all important goals. the 34 year-old has scored twelve goals in seventeen games since returning from injury. his strike rate was bettered only by cardozo (benfica) and Falcao (Porto). Over 300 guests helped Olhanense celebrate its 98th anniversary with a dinner at the prestigious ria shopping centre. club President isidoro sousa paid tribute to the support of the expat community who have travelled all over Portugal, including madeira, following the team. a large cheer was reserved for João Paulo Ferreira who received the ’supporter of the Year award’. Ferreira organised many away trips including the

Olhanense retain premier league status

World CuPthe World cup in south africa will be dominating the sporting scene for the next month with england among the favourites to lift the trophy. they start their campaign on the 12th June against the usa. On the 21st June Portugal will meet north Korea, a re-enactment of that classic game in the 1966 finals, when north Korea raced into a 3-0 lead but were finally beaten 5-3 with the great eusebio scoring four. in the same group Portugal will also play FiFa top ranking nation brazil. can minnows new Zealand create a shock against the italians? Germany look to have an easy passage against serbia, australia & Ghana but will the loss of ballack prove crucial?

memorable visit to madeira to play marítimo last december. next season kicks off on the weekend of 15th august.

Programme reCeiveS toP revieWthe expat group produce their own football programme and it was recently featured in the 72 page FOOtball PrOGramme mOnthlY. the magazine, circulated worldwide, has a section on continental programmes written by chris ashbridge. the magazine wrote, “……and now for the best bit, an english language programme issued by sc Olhanense recently promoted to Portugal’s top division. the programme contains editorial of varying length including international news, match reports and a quiz. there are lots of statistics and the squads, which are fully numbered, together with a colour team photo of Olhanense. there is even a table of attendances which is surprising given that exact attendances are hard to find in the Portuguese press. in all, a unique type of programme”. clubs in Portugal do not produce programmes as there are three daily football papers - bola, record & O Jogo - which give all the football news you could ever want. the programmes for the matches against benfica, Porto & sporting have even appeared on e-bay!

Jorge CoSta leaveSmanager Jorge costa, who captained Porto to the ueFa champions title under Jose mourinho in 2004, has left Olhanense after his contract expired at the end of the season. Jorge costa said, “i’ve had two wonderful years here but there are new challenges i wish to pursue”. Fans will be forever grateful to him as he led the team to the 2nd division title in 2009.

torQuay united FC adoPt olhanenSe memBerShiP SChemetony mchale was so impressed with the membership system in operation at the Olhão based club that he sent details to torquay united who play in the english Football league division 2. in Portugal members pay a monthly subscription and then pay a reduced admission price to enter the ground on match days, spreading the cost over the whole season, instead having to pay everything upfront for a season ticket. rob stanley, stadium manager at torquay’s Plainmoor Ground said, “We are the first football league club to launch such a scheme. the feedback i have received so far has been extremely encouraging. tony played a big part in the idea coming to fruition with the information he supplied and i am very grateful to him”.

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Elizabeth Beaupied from book shop A Lura dos Livros, Tavira features writer Stephen Frey.

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