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Fibre finally coming to VdT

December 7, 2023

Lazer Telecom has been busy installing a microwave-based high-speed internet service in VdT throughout the year. Now, after having received such a strong response to that “AirFibre” offering, starting in mid-or-late January 2024 they will begin Phase 1 of installing actual fibre-optic cable internet service to individual homes across Vale da Telha. This fibre-optic service will provide fast connection speeds (minimum 250 mbs) with plans beginning at around €40/mo with long term contracts. A €500 installation fee may be charged for “no contract” accounts. Also, about €10/mo can be saved by providing your own router as opposed to renting the one from Lazer.

Fábio Domingues, one of two Lazer sales representatives who has been part of the VdT AirFibre rollout, explained that they already had to bring high capacity fibre into the neighborhood in order to provide bandwidth for their microwave antenna atop the water tower. Once they saw such a strong response to their AirFibre (microwave) offering, and with that big data pipeline already here, they decided to “up their game” — they began making plans to switch over to a cable-based delivery system instead of the microwave dishes.

It took some time to get approval from the Câmara. One stumbling block was that Lazer could not use the cement utility poles owned by EDP. In the end, Lazer agreed to use the existing network of wooden poles used by other telecom companies.

The first phase of the fibre rollout will target homes that are already subscribed to the AirFibre service (also adjacent homes who wish to sign up.) There are also a number of homes who had wanted AirFibre but did not have the required direct-line-of-sight to the water tower. Those will also get first priority.

“Our intention is to be ready to go ahead with the changeovers / new clients (next to changeovers) and people that cannot be connected to our AirFibre system in the middle / end of January,” said Domingues. “After this step we will go ahead with brand new connections in VdT. Arrifana and Espartal will be connected after that phase.”

Inquires can be made via their coverage map/order form where you can also view pricing levels.

Walking Football Club Update

December 5, 2023


Aljezur versus Odiaxere friendly on December 1st 2023, Odiaxere

Since the last Newsletter when we were a group of five grumpy old men meeting up for a ‘kick about’ down at the Centro de Juventude, we are now the fully-formed, thriving Aljezur Walking Football club which meets each week at the fabulous Campo Municipal each Wednesday at 10am to mid-day.

Having both the support of Amovate and the backing from the Camara, we are no longer grumpy but highly motivated (oldish) ‘athletes’ going from strength to strength!  The club has now about twenty members and it is remarkable how we are developing in both confidence and skill. Força Aljezur!

We have just had our first friendly away to Odiaxere where we gave as well as we got with fine performances from the squad of twelve.  We are arranging a return home game in the New Year and we invite anyone who is interested in playing this relatively new sport to come along on Wednesday mornings to spectate or play. First session is free, after that we charge 2 euros per session. Any profits made after paying for equipment go to local charity. We have players of all ability levels aged from 50 to 80, with many different nationalities represented. So come on down and join us for fun, fitness and friendship. 

Please contact football@amovate.com

Volunteer Administrator Needed

November 15, 2023

Amovate is looking for an administrator to deal with General Administration and to answer emails as well as taking notes at the committee meetings.

It is not a paid position. In general the work will take about 2 to 3 hours a week maximum.

If you are interested or would like to chat with a Committee person please email info@amovate.com

200 Members

November 12, 2023

Amovate has been growing! Thanks to an influx of new residents into the area, along with the super convenience of online payment, our membership numbers have been on the rise. Today we reached a new membership milestone — 200 members are now current on their annual dues.

Of course, we have many more people living in Vale da Telha, Vales, Paisagem Oceano, Picão, Arrifana, Monte Clérigo, or Espartal. If you are one of those and have not yet joined, please consider doing so now. Or if you joined once, but it has been more than 12 months since then, please renew. You can do either using the same easy online form. Membership is €10 per year per individual living in your household. Members get a discount at certain Amovate sponsoring businesses.

Anti Covid and Flu Injections

The Aljezur Farmacia is now taking names for jabs for local residents that require it.

The Injections are FREE to over 60s.

Contact the farmacia and give them your details:

  • Name
  • NHS Number
  • Telephone number

They will put you on a list and then call you when your appointment is scheduled.

Please tell your friends and loved ones about this opportunity. Spread the word.