Category Archives: Amovate Events
Royal British Legion (Portugal) Event
Tennis Family Fun Day Postponed
Normally, we hear that rain has stopped play where tennis concerned.
But this time it’s not the weather that has interrupted proceedings.
Unfortunately we have had to postpone the Family Fun Day of tennis and a barbecue on Saturday, May 3rd at the Amovate Tennis Courts on the Monte Clerigo road from Vale da Telha.
We have been informed that a high number of the tennis club members will be away that weekend and it was felt it would be best to call off the event and move it to a day later in the summer.
Remember, this will be a fun day for all the family and there will be no charge. All we ask is that you bring your own picnics etc. and for some of you to join in the tennis.
When we fix a new date, we’ll let you have full details of the day’s proceedings.
Defibrillators Officially Handed Over To The Bombeiros
Amovate has officially handed over to the Aljezur Bombeiros the two defibrillators and training machine purchased thanks to the amazing generosity of our members and the people of this area.
This incredibly warm-hearted community leapt into action once we announced the project to raise €4,500 for these two machines and the piece of training equipment.
Such was the incredible response that the money was raised WITHIN A MONTH both on Vale da Telha and from the surrounding areas
These state-of-the-art defibrillators were handed over at an official ceremony on Saturday afternoon in the town’s Exhibition Hall during an Algarve-wide firefighters competition.
Bombeiros from all across the region were competing in the area finals to show off their rescue and life-saving skills in a bid to 
reach the National finals.
And they all gathered to see Amovate President Peter Johnson along with Dr David Quinton—the Vale da Telha resident who inspired the campaign—officially present the machines to Aljezur Fire Chief, Mario Costa and three of his firefighters.
Speaking to all the Algarve firefighters in the audience he praised the work of Amovate—who last year also organised the donation to the Bombeiros of €50,000 worth of state-of-the-art firefighting and rescue equipment from the UK—and the generosity of the people of our community.
The pictures show the handover, and the firefighters with the defibrillators.
70s Music Night – 29th March
Dig out your flares, slick back your hair—we’re Rolling Back The 70s!
Note the date—Saturday, March 29th in the Marquee at the Hotel Vale da Telha on the Pines Roundabout.
It was a funky time, a fun time and we’re hoping to recreate the musical mood of the 70s with a 1970s road show, featuring live music with Singing Duo “Just Divaz” and an ABBA tribute sandwiched somewhere in between.
We’ve got the projector, the backdrop, the lights and the music, and all we need now is YOU!
We’re also planning a big 70s quiz featuring music, pictures and a general knowledge quiz, running through the evening.
Fancy dress is optional but will be welcomed, with prizes for the best and the most original.
HINTS: Think jumpsuits, Glam Rock, Punk Rock—this is the decade of John Travolta in Grease, Kevin Keegan’s haircut, The Goodies, Monty Python, The Bay City Rollers, Bob Marley, Kate Bush Madness, Roxy Music, Blondie, Prince Queen Dolly Parton, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, The Sex Pistols and of course ABBA. This was the decade, don’t forget, when Hippies took advantage of ethnic influences and wore shaggy Afghan coats, Indian cheesecloth shirts, South American ponchos and patchwork gypsy skirts. Hot pants and platform shoes were also born in the 70s.
Ticket numbers are limited to 150 and tickets, priced at €5, can be obtained from Amovate committee members, from Steve Baker of the Entertainment Committee by ringing him directly on 96 816 6570 or by applying at info@amovate.com