Yearly Archives: 2012

Amovate And Safe Communities Algarve

 

AMOVATE is proud of its role in helping to keep the community aware and informed of safety, security and the need to constantly be on the lookout as regards crime prevention.

Fortunately it is not a serious problem in this part of the Algarve, but, nevertheless, our links with the local GNR, whose commander Sergeant Gabriel Reis is a member of the Amovate Committee, ensure that the community is kept well-informed about any matters affecting us.

That is why we are pleased to make available to our members a link to a free crime prevention website created by Safe Communities Algarve.

Former Interpol, UN and Hong Kong police officer  David Thomas, who now lives near Boliqueime, has become involved in community work in the Algarve regarding crime prevention.

He has been helping the GNR and the civil authorities here in respect of crime prevention and at the end of last year he launched Safe Communities Algarve a website dedicated to crime prevention, and the only one of its type in Portugal.

The website address is:

www.safecommunitiesalgarve.com

David has now been in touch with Amovate President Peter Johnson to request our assistance in making the people of Vale da Telha, Aljezur and the surrounding areas, aware of the services offered by Sale Communities Algarve.

He says that as you will see from the Home page it is a free service to the community and is well supported by the authorities, including the GNR, British and Dutch Ambassadors to Portugal and is rapidly expanding its services to residents across the Algarve.

David said his attention was drawn to Amovate by the GNR because of our “model” of having a GNR representative/commander as part of our group, which he says is the way forward.

“It is, in fact, part of discussions I am having at present with the GNR Commander for the Algarve,” he added.

“I feel initiatives such as yours are the best way to promote community harmony, neighbourliness and interaction, and you should all be congratulated on your efforts.”

David went on: “The Safe Communities Algarve website provides a wide range of crime prevention advice from safely living in rural areas to motorist crime etc.

“In a development aimed at helping the foreign community report crime, Safe Communities Algarve has just introduced a new service, by making available the Ministry of Interior Affairs on-line crime reporting service in English.

“Because of Amovate’s interest in these matters through their links with the local GNR I thought that you may wish to inform your community on the West Coast about the free services that Safe Communities Algarve provides, as this should be of interest and help to residents belonging to your association.

“By accessing the link on your website to our website people can obtain whatever information they wish. They might like to see, for example, the On-line crime menu which is the latest service that has been introduced.”

AF Algarve 2 Divisão – Unbeaten Champions

Bensafrim 1 – 1 Aljezurense

The last game of the season was sadly a sorry affair with the referee mishandling what should have been a very good local derby. Aljezur still not at full strength, did their best to let their unbeaten record disappear but again Simão 80 and Africa 4 held strong in central defence.

The Bensafrim centre forward was tireless in his efforts and would be a great asset to Aljezurense next term and his enthusiasm and the referees inadequacy almost won the game.

Aljezurense scored half way through the first half with what would win goal of the season on Match of the Day.  A fine move down the left found Pele 14, his turn of speed was too much for the home defence and he hit a fierce shot from the left bending the ball past the outstretched body of the goalkeeper into the side netting of the goal, not that they deserved this lead, but Aljezurense still were looking for a result to end the season unbeaten.

In the second half, Bensafrim took the bull by the horns and fought hard, Aljezurense battled although it was clear they held onto the lead by a thread.  With 15 mins to go a fierce shot by the Bensafrin centre forward from distance skidded on the wet surface and Abel 12 parried the ball into the goal, 1-1.

Heavy rain ensued as both sides fought hard to win the match but alas it fizzled out even and a 1-1 draw.

Aljezurense Players thank their Supporters

Well done Aljezurense finishing the season unbeaten and 8 points clear at the top of the table, now the hard work starts with keeping the players for next season and hopefully reinforcing the squad with some quality.

Aljezurense 1 – 0 Serrano

The Team Celebrate

Aljezurense started this match in Party Spirit as they already knew they were League Champions, donning blue and white sprayed hair, they wanted to enjoy this game although Serrano if they had won, could stay on track to finish runners up.

Aljezur played some inspired football and again Lawrence in midfield sprayed the ball around giving Casinhas and his partner forwards ample chances to score.

Casinhas Enjoying the Celebrations

The winning and only goal came in injury time at the end of the first half, a fine ball played in by Peter 8 beat the visitors defence and the leading scorer Casinhas, collected the ball perfectly to smash the ball past the advancing keeper.

Simão 80 and African 4 had fine games in the centre of defence,  and the match finished as it was intended in the party spirit with the yet to be beaten home side celebrating with the supporters.