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Farmácia in Aljezur – Follow Up

Pharmacist Visit to Amovate

The visit to Amovate by Solange Escobar from Aljezur’s Farmacia was attended by 17 people and was deemed a successful experiment that should be repeated.

As you may recall Solange contacted us to say she was keen to promote good health among the local community.

She proposed a visit to the Old School House to meet with residents and talk about ways of achieving this, and perhaps run some tests on individuals if so required.

In that first meeting, last Wednesday, November 19, she talked about cholesterol and prescriptions, and Amovate committee member John Williams, who organised the event with colleague Alan Nightingale, said afterwards:

“Solange’s talk was excellent and those 17 that attended have asked her to come back and next time talk about diabetes, which she has agreed to do, at a date to be arranged.

“So, once again we would ask residents, not just Amovate members, to contact us at the e-mail addresses and phone numbers below for either Alan or myself to let us know if they would like to attend this second meeting about diabetes and any other issues they would like to raise.”

John added: “Following on from the talk, some folk asked if she could let them have details of the diet charts she produced regarding Cholesterol levels etc. and she has let us have them—you can find them posted here with this article.

“We would like to thank Solange for the generous use of her time, and for the valuable information and advice she was able to give those who attended.

“She is prepared to hold these briefings monthly or-bi-monthly or at any intervals suitable to the residents and is ready to discuss a wide range of health issues with those attending.

“Everyone is welcome to ask her any questions on issues they are not sure about, so we would appreciate it if as many residents as possible would let us know of their willingness to attend on future occasions.

“Remember, this is a broad health issue organised by Amovate but by no means restricted to Amovate members. The meetings are open to all residents.”

For your information, and contact books, details of the Farmacia are:
Email address: farmaciafurtado@gmail.com

FARMÁCIA ALJEZUR

Av. General Humberto Delgado S/N

8670-001 Aljezur

HORÁRIO: 2ª a SÁB.: 9.00-20.00H

HORA DE ALMOÇO: 13-15H

Tel No: 282 994 430
Mobile: 91 887 3019.
Anyone interested in attending the next meeting at a date to be advised, and discussing their health issues with Solange should contact John Williams or Alan Nightingale from the Amovate committee. Their contact details are:
John Williams – Email address, sandraandjohn@lycos.com Telephone 282 997 194
Alan Nightingale – Email address, alamo38@btinternet.com Telephone 282 997 059
Alan says: “Whilst people would be welcome to attend on the day, if people could advise their attendance to either of the above this would assist us in preparations for Solange`s talk.”

Click Here to View/Download Powerpoint on Cholesterol

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ONE thing’s for sure—now that we’re retired and living in a sunlit paradise, we want to enjoy this new life for as long as we can.
And one indisputable way of doing this is to stay in good health and take care of ourselves.
Solange, from the Farmacia in Aljezur, is keen to promote good health among the local community.
And she is proposing to come along to The Old School House to meet with residents and talk about ways of achieving this, and perhaps run some tests on individuals if so required.
Solange says that amongst other things she will talk about cholesterol and prescriptions, but she is ready to discuss a wide range of health issues with those attending the meeting who are welcome to ask her any questions on issues they are not sure about.
She plans to hold the first meeting on November 19^th at 2pm—her lunch hour—and would consider repeating the visits on a monthly or bi-monthly basis if residents so require.

Just for your information details of the Farmacia are:
Email address: furtado@gmail.com
Tel No: 282 994 430
Mobile: 91 887 3019.

Anyone interested in attending and discussing their health issues with Solange should contact John Williams or Alan Nightingale from the Amovate committee. Their contact details are:

John Williams – Email address, sandraandjohn@lycos.com Telephone 282 997 194
Alan Nightingale – Email address, alamo38@btinternet.com Telephone 282 997 059
Alan says: “Whilst people would be welcome to attend on the day, if people could advise their attendance to either of the above this would assist us in preparations for Solange`s talk.”

Noite Portuguesa-Update -And a selection of Photographs

Well, it wasn’t December 1963, but the opening verse of the Four Seasons song still struck the right notes:
Oh, what a night
Late December, back in ’63
What a very special time for me
As I remember, what a night.
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Amovate’s Noite Portuguesa (Portuguese Night) WAS a fun-filled evening to remember thoroughly enjoyed by the sixty three people who attended.
As President John Bergstrom-Potter pointed out: “It was a really successful evening, made so by good food, good company and a great atmosphere”.
John added: “Jose and his staff at the Restaurante Vale da Telha did a really great job as did our committee members Rick Hursthouse, Steve Scott and Ian Bedford who worked hard to make the evening such a success”.
Everyone there really entered into the spirit of the evening, singing along and dancing to the songs and music of Carlos Agapito, whose repertoire included a mix of traditional Portuguese music along with familiar standards.
Now, keep watching for news of our next big event, our Christmas Dinner at O Paulo on December 20. We’ll be publishing full details with information about how you can get your tickets as soon as we have arranged everything with Paulo to our satisfaction.
(Double click on the Photos so they will present themselves in a larger form)

Portuguese Night At Restaurante Vale da Telha

When in Portugal…

OK, so St Ambrose’s original quote referred to Rome. But as most of us now live full-time in Portugal, I’m sure old Aurelius Ambrosius wouldn’t mind our little piece of poetic licence.

The point is that every now and again comes a time to embrace the fact that most expats here on Vale da Telha have made Portugal their permanent home.

And that time has once again arrived as we present our annual Portuguese Night to celebrate the food, flavour and music of Portugal.

OK, we do tend to slope off every now and again down to the Iceland supermarket in Guia to raid their freezers in order to stock our freezers with the foodstuffs we miss from back home.

One recent survey amongst Brits abroad received a huge list of such things they missed most, ranging from; the countryside, beer, Sunday papers, pubs, and the language, to double-decker buses, the theatre, Boots, M&S and TV.

But you won’t be surprised to know that Heinz Tomato Soup, Heinz Beans, Fray Bentos Classic Steak & Kidney Pie, Bisto Gravy Granules, Crumpets and Branston Pickle all got an honourable mention!

It seems that when British citizens choose to move abroad, no matter how fantastic their new lifestyle is (and here on the west coast ‘fantastic’ doesn’t do it justice!), there’s always something that they miss from home—usually food.

After all, food can take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane within seconds of it hitting your taste buds—or perhaps it’s simply because you can’t make a proper bacon buttie without proper British bread!

But as we all know Portuguese cuisine is also packed with culinary delights—the seafood, the shellfish, the pork, the fresh fruit and veg, and we never miss an opportunity to enjoy it.

And that’s just what you can do by coming along to the Portuguese Night of food, drinks and music, on Saturday November 1^st starting at 7pm at the Restaurante Vale da Telha on the Pines Roundabout.

José has promised a feast of Portuguese flavours, a four-course meal replete with prawns, cod cakes, chouriço, lamb casserole and Bacalhau à Brás among other dishes you can see in the full menu below.

This will all be accompanied by the music of Carlos Agapito, whose repertoire includes a mix of traditional Portuguese music along with familiar standards like Pretty Woman, Stand By Me, La Bamba, New York, New York and much, more more.

Tickets for the meal and the music cost €18 for Amovate members, €20 for non-members and you can buy them from Ian Bedford, David (“Ogy”) Ogborn and Steve Scott

You can e-mail any of the three at:

Ian:

i.mcbedford@googlemail.com

David:

ogycanfixit@hotmail.com

Steve:

msscott@oninet.pt

Alternatively you may ask any committee member you know—you can find all of their names by clicking on “Committee 2014-2015” in the top strapline.

The Menu Comprises:

Starters

Camarao Frito (Black Tiger Prawns shelled in Hot Sauce)

Pataniscas (Cod Cakes)

Queijo Assado (Sheep’s Cheese in the oven)

Chouriço assado (Chorizo cooked in the oven)

Legumes SOPA (Vegetable Soup)

Mains

Bacalhau A Bras (Shredded Cod with Fried Onions and Egg)

Ensopada Borrego (Lamb Casserole)

Sweets

Torta Laranja C/ Groselha (Orange Cake with Red Currant Sauce)

Cheese Cake Ingles (Cheese Cake)

Salad Fruta (Fruit Salad)

(All Drinks To Be Paid For Separately)

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.

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 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

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.