Category Archives: Amovate Events

Barbecue at the Tennis Courts…

 

The weather held off long enough for the Tennis Club members to get full benefit from their first barbecue at the courts on the Monte Clerigo road.

Antonio at The Karisma kindly loaned both his drum barbecues for the afternoon and the members, who brought their own drinks and food, enjoyed a few games of tennis, a few drinks…and some fine dining.

Here below are a couple of photographs from the afternoon. Don’t forget, a couple of clicks on the pictures and they will present themselves in a larger size.

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Anyone for tennis?

Or, alternatively, a fun afternoon at a barbecue with a few scoops at the Vale da Telha tennis courts!

Just a reminder that Amovate’s Tennis Section is hosting a Fun Afternoon today (Saturday) starting at 2pm at the courts on the road from the Pines Roundabout to Monte Clerigo.

There will be two large drum barbecues (kindly loaned by Antonio at the Karisma) fully fuelled for you to bring your own food (burgers, sausages, whatever takes your fancy to pop on the barbecue) and your own drinks and enjoy a relaxing afternoon (weather permitting!)

And if you fancy a game of tennis, that, too, can be arranged.tennis

Tennis members will be on hand to organise a knock-up for anyone interested in taking up the sport, and if numbers permit there will be an American Tournament, specially constructed so that beginners and established players have an equal chance of winning.

If you don’t have a tennis racquet but would like to play, they can be provided, and of course, tennis balls will also be made available, free of charge.

So, bring the kids, bring the whole family and enjoy the music, the sport, the food and the drinks.

What more could you want?

Charity Gala Ball – Cancelled

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It’s an ill wind…

And it really was! The mini-tornado that tore through parts of Vale da Telha and Paisagem Oceano in the hours before dawn today has forced us to call off Saturday’s Gala Ball.

As many of you will already have noticed the strong winds tore some holes in the roof of the Marquee at the Hotel Vale da Telha where we were holding this annual event, and the heavy rain accompanying the winds also flooded the interior.

There was also some damage to the entrance canopy and the hotel’s glass porch was demolished. It is not clear how long it will take before the tented structure can safely be repaired and re-opened for business…if at all.

The “twister” also caused damage to some residential properties in the area before running a path down to the lake and disappearing.

Unfortunately, it leaves us with no alternative but to cancel this year’s event and we can only apologise for the disappointment and inconvenience which will result from this decision taken at such short notice.

But we are sure you will appreciate we were left with no other options but to take this action.

Money will, naturally, be refunded by the four ticket sellers, Ian Bedford, Kate Lang, Rick Hursthouse and Dave Ogborn who of course have details of all the individuals who had bought tickets from them.

It is hoped another Ball will be held early next year when any repaired or replaced marquee will be opened…

AMOVATE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE.

 

Mods Vs Rockers Music Night – Update

More than 80 people turned back the years on Sunday night at the Vale da Telha Restaurant as Brian (DJ Rockindad) Jutsum hosted another free evening of music from the 60s.
Brian’s “Mods vs Rockers” night was another roaring success with great–and extremely nostalgic–music getting the guys and gals bopping and jiving on the dance floor.
Jose provided burgers and hot dogs to refuel tired bodies and keep up the energy levels.
Here is a selection of photographs from the night. Don’t forget, a couple of clicks on the pictures and they will present themselves in a larger size.

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PUT AWAY THE COWBOY HATS ! WE ARE HEADING BACK TO GOOD OLD BLIGHTY

PASS THE WORD AROUND THERE’S A RIGHT GOOD RAVE UP ! AT JOSE’S RESTAURANT

VAL DA TELHA, SUNDAY NIGHT 7.30pm 14th SEPTEMBER

OUR VERY OWN MODS V ROCKERS SEASIDE RIOT !

Dig out your Ben Sherman Shirts, Levi’s sta prest trousers and Pork Pie Hat

Or Black Leather Jacket, T Shirt, Levi Jeans, Winklepickers or Motorbike Boots

and head over to the Sunny West Coast of Aljezur by Scooter or Motorbike of course

Stay Cool and I hope to see you

Rockindad

Charity Gala Ball

Charity Gala BallWe’re now just five weeks away from our third annual ball, The Gala Charity Ball, following on from our previous successful Summer Balls of the last  two years. We’ve re-named it because this year it is intended to swell our Charity Fund by raising money on the night  Saturday September 20th    for a well deserved cause.

As before it will be held in the Marquee at the Vale da Telha Hotel on the Pines roundabout.  We know  you’re going to have a great time because the venue is tried and tested, as well as our music of the Evening “Just Divaz” who were well received on the Abba Evening and Carlos Agapito who performed at the Valentines Dinner Dance at the Vale Da Telha Restaurant.

Bars will open at 7:30 pm, with the music beginning at 8:00 pm. Dress code will the same as other  years—smart casual.

This year the tickets are priced at €7 for members and €10 for non-members. (Nibbles only will be supplied on the tables)

Tickets are on sale from Tuesday 26th August for members, and from Sunday 31st August  for non-members. 

The tickets can be purchased from Committee Members Rick Hursthouse, Kate Lang, Dave Ogborn, Steve Baker and Ian Bedford. 

If you are having difficulties or are away from Vale Da Telha at the moment and would like tickets, please e-mail your request to info@amovate.com

Music Festival – Cancelled

Amovate has previously funded the Annual Music Festival, with added funding from the Câmara, and have managed to keep the cost to an acceptable figure.

New Government legislation, requiring Amovate to obtain various licences, insurances etc. at a cost of in excess of €500, together with uncertainty re the Câmara funding would mean a significant loss.

It has been decided therefore to cancel the event this year, with a view to the Committee looking at other ways to fund the event next year.