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Brexit – SEF – Exchanging Residency Documents

Brexit: SEF and the British Embassy launch joint campaign urging UK nationals to exchange residence documents:

The Border and Immigration Service (SEF) and the British Embassy in Lisbon launch today the second phase of a joint campaign to inform UK nationals living in Portugal about the procedure to exchange their current residence document for a new permit that confirms their status as residents under the Withdrawal Agreement.

All details in the link:

https://www.portugalresident.com/brexit-sef-and-the-british-embassy-launch-joint-campaign-urging-uk-nationals-to-exchange-residence-documents/

PLEASE NOTE

When registering on the Sef site, your Password will need –

At least 6 digits
At least 1 Capital Letter
At least 1 number
At least 1 symbol

📞 If you have any questions, please use SEF’s dedicated Brexit line (21 711 50 45) or email address (brexit@sef.pt).

Collection of Items for the Needy of Aljezur

Great News!!

An update for you all, the Restaurante Fonte do Vale have offered to supply the vegetables for the meal for the 22 Families which is a fantastic gesture…..We are still collecting other goods and as the item below will be till Sunday 20th December.  Non Perishable Food Gifts at Restaurante Fonte Do Vale.

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I must start this note by first of all thanking both Members and Non Members of Amovate for their donations made to one of our charities – St Vincent de Paul Society continually since May.  Your generosity has been overwhelming and all who receive these goods are extremely grateful and thankful.
Amovate has agreed to donate €250 for the Charity to purchase Bacalau for 22 families in Aljezur to help them enjoy a traditional Christmas meal and of course the goods donated by yourselves will help the cause, and ensure a substantial meal for all.
Hopefully I can now ask for one big effort towards the Christmas period and maybe you could also donate some little special foods – sweets, chocolates etc. to brighten up the families in this exceptionally difficult time.
We would like to ask that whatever gifts of food you give, it is left at the Fonte prior to the 20th December to give time for sorting and distribution.
Finally, a Special Thanks to Sofia and David at the Fonte for fronting these special collections and making sure the goods stay safe and dry, and of course as stated before, to all that have donated so far….Perhaps you could mention this effort to friends and cajole them into making a donation as well.
Kind Regards and Stay Safe

Ian Bedford, President of Amovate.

UK Issued EHIC Cards

DO YOU HAVE A UK ISSUED EHIC FORM? IF SO, PLEASE READ THIS …

Under new NHSBSA guidelines that have just come out, you need to renew your UK issued EHIC, as your current card can only be used up to 31 December 2020. This is good news,  as the new EHICs will no doubt verify that you have continued rights to use them under the WA.

You can make your application online – if you currently have a UK issued S1 it’s a very quick and straightforward process. you need to tick the box that says you have an S1, give your name, your address, your date of birth, a phone number (optional) and your email address. You’ll get an acknowledgement that you’ve completed your application, and an application number. You will receive an email acknowledging your application and then – presumably – your new EHIC-E.

Here’s the link – just follow the simple instructions. It will take you quite literally 2 minutes. https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/cra/start

(This only applies to UK issued EHICs – if you have an EHIC issued by your host country it doesn’t apply to you).

Please share this important information as widely as you can. Thanks!

https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/cra/start?fbclid=IwAR0PKZsMj31VsdfHEFmWiEI2ivkPpMjjSrhRDJRhXXakEcPTnbbiXHsgyfU

Portugal’s Council of Ministers Meeting

You may be aware that there was a meeting of the Council of Ministers last night (12 November 2020) which lasted over 8 hours.

“The situation is serious and more critical than the one we experienced in the first phase of the pandemic,” said António Costa.

77 More Municipalities have been added to the High Risk Categories:

These are the 77 municipalities which will now be covered by the state of emergency measures:

Manteigas, Freixo de Espada à Cinta, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Coruche, Seia, Proença-a-Nova, Monforte, Vieira do Minho, Mealhada, Celorico da Beira, Castro Daire, Arronches, Nelas, Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Mora, Torre de Moncorvo, Mêda, Mangualde, Salvaterra de Magos, Pampilhosa da Serra, Ourém, Vila do Bispo, Penela, Miranda do Douro, Albergaria-a-Velha, Águeda, Oliveira do Bairro, Arganil, Grândola, Resende, Mira, Ílhavo, Abrantes, Boticas, Coimbra, Almeida, Cantanhede, Almeirim, Ferreira do Alentejo, São Pedro do Sul, Estarreja, Faro, Cuba, Mirandela, Campo Maior, Miranda do Corvo, Alcanena, Ponte de Sor, Condeixa-a-Nova, Arcos de Valdevez, Montalegre, Montemor-o-Velho, Crato, Viseu, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Vagos, Penalva do Castelo, Sousel, Évora, Penamacor, Murtosa, Lamego, Vila Real de San António,  Albufeira, Carrazeda de Ansiães, Elvas, Vila Nova de Paiva, Alvaiázere, Tábua Portalegre, Portimão, Ansião, Tavira,  Lagos, Aljustrel, Anadia e Sátão.

More info can be found on the link below from Safe Communities Portugal.

https://www.safecommunitiesportugal.com/the-prime-minister-spoke-out-at-the-end-of-a-council-of-ministers-that-lasted-over-eight-hours/

November Programme | Yucca Collective

Cozy November has come and has inspired Yucca Collective!

This month we are starting our regular courses and activities for children and adults.

Check out our program and don’t forget to book your spot in advance.

For more information or to book your spot, please, send us an email.

15th – PROJECT SEWING WORKSHOP | for adults | from 10am to 1pm | 35€ | at Yucca

 The Project Sewing workshop is designed for those who already can use a sewing machine and want to create their own project with professional support. Céline Vedele is a home décor and garment making professional. She will take the students through techniques to enable them to put in practice their own ideas and develop their sewing autonomy.

Languages: Portuguese, French, English

18th – YUCCA ART CLUB | from adults | from 6pm to 8pm | every 2 weeks | by contribution | at Yucca

Yucca Art Club is a place where we explore, discuss, discovery, reflect and get inspired by art. 

What is art for you?

Are you an art lover? Are you an artist? Are you simply curious about art and want to know more? Our regular meetings are a platform to share our questions, insights and passion about art and/or the making of it. Each session will evolve around a work of art or a certain topic to inspire us in our collective inquiry.

Everyone is welcome, but as we have limited spots, it’s necessary to book your place. 

Languages: Portuguese, English, French, Italian, Hungarian 

21st – BeMyColor: KID’S ART EXPERIENCE | from 6 to 12 years old | every Saturday | from 3pm to 5 pm | 15€ |  at Utopia Guest House

Be My Color is a global workshop for kids where they will access various aspects of art.

Tell a story : we tell stories, ancient or freshly invented, about the world, people long gone or those we know.

Be a colour : we invite all shades and colours of the rainbow to join us.

Paint sketch draw drip splash blow: we experiment with all kinds of creative expressions.

Look listen touch smell taste: our senses are guiding us in our explorations.

Move your body:  we use our bodies to act out our discoveries.

Great masters: we are curious to learn what great masters of art can show us about the world and ourselves.

Zsófia Tettamanti has led art regular art workshops and classes for kids in fine art museums and contemporary art centers in Budapest, Rome, Ancona and Paris for  15 years. 

Languages: Portuguese, English, French, Italian, Hungarian

26th – YUCCA CINE CLUB | from 6.30pm to 9pm | every 2 weeks | 5€ | at Yucca

Cosy up with us for Yucca’s Cine Club film night! Every two weeks we will watch a cinematic masterpiece and learn and share about it with each other. Sallie Harmsen, our film lover, will be your welcoming host. Everyone is welcome! From legit film geeks to the new kids on the block!