Coming up in November

Wednesday, 7th November – Workshop
Introduction to Travel Photography This 4-hour course starts at 9am Have you ever wished you knew more about your camera so that you could take better photographs? This course is designed to help you develop your camera skills and techniques to enable you to create images which capture the real mood and atmosphere of your travel destinations.. Bring along your camera, it’s film or digital and enjoy a fresh approach to your photography. Price per person 40 euros

Monday, 12th and Tuesday, 13th November – Workshop
Introduction to Portuguese Wine This course consists of two 4 hour sessions including lunch giving an excellent opportunity to combine the wines with food. Whether you are a novice or a connoisseur this course is for you. All we ask is that you like wine - in moderation of course - and that you want to enjoy learning more about the subject. A team of wine buffs from WineMine, an established local wine company, will guide you through the finer points of Portuguese wines including: A brief history of Portuguese winemaking. Tasting techniques and other tips for enjoying wine. The Portuguese table wines, districts and grapes; Port wine – the Portuguese legacy….Madeira and Moscatel . By the end of the course a total of 16 table wines and ports will be tasted aiding your understanding and enriching your experience. 120 Euros per person. Includes tasting wine, two lunches and a course certificate.

Monday, 12th November – Workshop
Take Better Family Photos This 4-hour course starts at 9am at the Hotel Garbe. 101 Tips, techniques and ideas to help improve your photographs of people. This is a hands-on workshop so bring along your camera, loaded with films/memory cards and fresh batteries. Most importantly of all, bring along your imagination. The 4 hour course is tutored by Adrian Bell, an experienced wedding and portrait photographer. Price per person is 40 euros.

Tuesday, 13th and Thursday 15th November, 2007– Workshop
Creative Writing This workshop consists of two half day sessions. Why attend a writing workshop? Ask anyone who enjoys writing and they will tell you that as soon as they see one advertised they have their name down. They are certain in the knowledge that either the person holding the event or someone attending it will share something that will be useful to their skills. Novices will benefit the most and those who come out of sheer curiosity to find out what creative writing is all about come away wondering why they never went before. Being able to express your innermost feelings, emotions and even fantasies in this creative form can open up whole new vistas in anybody’s life. It can be cathartic and soothing to ones innermost being just to be able to write down dreams or memories before they fade away and are lost forever. Join Jenny Grainer on a practical and fun course of creative writing and widen your imaginative skills. Write down the history of your family or try children’s stories – is there a novel in you or some practical articles on a subject you know well? There is a market for all subjects – come and discover yours.

Tuesday, 13th November, 2007 – Seminar 18.00 – 20.30
Body Lightening The Seven Secrets of Successful Slimming that will change your life! Can you imagine how it would feel to have the body you really want? Nobody’s perfect – but do you want to rediscover the original you. Would you like weight control to become second nature?If the answer to any of the above is yes, then come and learn to loose weight from head down – and be amazed Introductory Price. €15

Wednesday, 14th and Thursday, 15th November - Raj at Garbe - Theatre Dinners
The Jefferies English Theatre presents. “A MONTH OF SUNDAYS”A comedy with pathos by Bob Larbey 7 -7.30pm. Only 30 Euros per person to include a three course Indian Dinner with Wine and Coffee. Special rate for overnight accommodation - 24 Euros per person per night sharing twin landview room to include

Thursday, 15th November – Literary Event
-Eça de Queiroz Considered one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century José Maria Eça de Queiroz, or simply Eça de Queiroz as he is better known, was born in 1845 in Póvoa de Varzim, a small fishing town, as the illegitimate son of a prominent magistrate. The Maias, one of his best known novels, was written during his 15 years working as a consul in England, a country he often analysed as fiercely as he did his own. On November 15th 2007, Dr. Ana Luísa Vilela, a lecturer at the University of Évora will be at the Hotel Garbe to unveil the author behind the books. Holding a doctorate in Portuguese Literature and having specialised in Queiroz's work.
This is a great opportunity for everyone who wants to take a closer look at Portugal and its society: looking at the past to understand the present..Ticket Price: 34€ (includes lunch)

19th, 20th, 22nd and 23rd November – Workshop
Leisure Painting The workshop consists of four 3 hour sessions. Two of these days will be on the beach painting the unique Portuguese fishing boats. The other two days will be spent painting the scenery on local cliffs, the almond blossom in full flower or other local flora depending upon the season. The course covers the following aspects: - The use of the view finder as a composition helper:- Relation of the basic shapes to the topic: - The use of vertical and horizontal line to determine angles:- Fundamentals of basic drawing; proportions and perspectives: - Initiation to the colour wheel; the theory of colour and exercises: - The importance of shadows; reflected light and reflections: - Values, intensity and use of compliment colours: -- Glazing and washes; soft edges verses hard edges: - How to create harmony: Price per person € 180.00 You may work with any media and provide your own materials. For an additional € 20 you will be supplied with a canvas board, and brushes and acrylics.

Wednesday, 21st November – Workshop
Introduction to Travel Photography This 4-hour course starts at 9am. Have you ever wished you knew more about your camera so that you could take better photographs? This course is designed to help you develop your camera skills and techniques to enable you to create images which capture the real mood and atmosphere of your travel destinations.. Bring along your camera, it’s film or digital and enjoy a fresh approach to your photography. Price per person 40 euros

Wednesday, 21st November, 2007 – Workshop
Computer Training Become proficient with e-mails, managing your files & folders, surfing the net and word processing. One Day Course. 4 Hrs Training by MS Master Instructor Lunch included Cost per Person: 90 Euros

Monday, 26th November – Workshop
Take Better Family Photos This 4-hour course starts at 9am at the Hotel Garbe. 101 Tips, techniques and ideas to help improve your photographs of people. This is a hands-on workshop so bring along your camera, loaded with films/memory cards and fresh batteries. Most importantly of all, bring along your imagination. The 4 hour course is tutored by Adrian Bell, an experienced wedding and portrait photographer. Price per person is 40 euros.


Saturday, 1st December, 2007 - Annual Christmas Fair
Make sure you visit the Algarve’s best Christmas Craft and Gift Fair More than 50 stand-holders selling a wide selection of crafts, Christmas gifts, clothing, home furnishings, books, , beauty therapy and much, much more. Doors open to the public 11am – 5pm

11.30am and 3.00pm - Christmas Carol Singing with Silves Keep Fit for Charity Club.

11.00am-5.00pm - Don’t miss Santa on the first floor – who will be there to find out what you want for Christmas.

12.30-8.00pm - Indian Curry Buffet - 14 Euros per person Restaurant Por do Sol

10-4pm - Taste of Christmas Bar Snacks include Pasties from the Cornish Range - Bar Boa Vista
Entry Free