New Years Eve Gala Dinner Menu

31/12/2007
20.30 hrs

Sopa Baronia
Cream of Pumpkin Soup garnished with Coriander
****
Saladas á Escolha
Selection of Salads

Platter of Cold Grilled Chicken with Piri Piri

Cold Roasted Breast Turkey
Espelho de Frutos do Mar

Espelho de Pasteis Mistos

Seafood Platter

Traditional Portuguese Pasties
Roasted Suckling Pig

Fresh Smoked Salmon

Medalhões de Pescada á Florentina
Medallions of Hake cooked with Spinach
****
Supremos de Alabote com Molho Vinho Branco
Supremes of Halibut fresh from the Atlantic served with a White Wine Sauce
****
Tranchas de Linguado com Manga
Fillets of Sole served with slices of Mango
****
Medalhões de Porco Preto na Chapa com Ananás
Grilled Medallions of Black Pork served with fresh Pineapple
****
Lombo de Novilho Recheado com Ameixas
Roasted Loin of Veal stuffed with black Plums

****
Bifinhos de Frango Grelhados
Grilled Breast of Chicken
****
Carré de Borrego perfumado com Alecrim
Sautéed Lamb Cutlets cooked with fresh Algarvian Rosemary
****
Mesa de Queijos
Cheese Board

Doces Variados e Fruta da Época
Selection of Desserts and Fresh Fruit in season

Ceia ~ After Midnight

Caldo Verde & Saladas á Escolha
The traditional “Caldo Verde” soup and a Selection of Salads

Vinho Branco e Vinho Tinto «« Champanhe à Meia Noite
White Wine and Red Wine «« Champagne at Midnight

****

Dança toda a noite com Música ao Vivo e Grupo de Dança

All night dancing to Live Music and Live Dance Show

New Year's Day Brunch

New Year’s Day Brunch
1st January 2008 - 10.30am - 1.00 pm

A selection of Fruit Juices, Coffee, Tea, Milk, or Chocolate
****
Choice of Cereals
Yogurt and Fresh Fruit
White, Brown Bread and Rolls, Brioches, Croissants, Vianas and Toast
Butter, Jam and Marmalade
****
Ham, Salami, Cold Meats and Cheese
****
Bacon, Sausages, Baked Beans, Eggs, Mushrooms
Cod Fish fried with onions, boiled potatoes, garlic and garnished with eggs and olive
Rice “Valenciana”
****
Variety of Fine Cheeses
Paté
****Selection of Cakes and Pasties

Sunday, 30th December, 2007 Dinner

Pirate Fancy Dress Night

Sopa de Agriões
Watercress Soup
*****
Saladas à Escolha
Selection of Green and Mixed Salads
*****
Espelho com Rissois de Camarão
Prawn Rissoles
*****
Tranchas de Salmão com Molho Nantua
Salmon with Seafood Sauce
*****
Posta de Solha com Pêssego
Fillets of Plaice with Peaches
*****
Frango Assado no Forno com Ervas Aromáticas
Roast Chicken with Aromatic Herbs
*****
Gulache com Cogumelos
Beef Goulash with Mushrooms
*****
Spaccatella comTomate & Pesto
Oven Baked Spacatella with Tomato & Pesto Sauce
*****
Doces Variados ou Fruta da Época
Selection of Desserts or Seasonal Fresh Fruit
****
Espelho de Queijos
Selection of Cheese
****
Vinho Branco ou Tinto
Red or White Wine
€:30,00

Christmas Quiz Answers

1. In the song, the 12 days of Christmas, what gift did my true love give to me on the 7th day of Christmas?
Seven Swans a swimming

2. Who wrote the song "I’m dreaming of a white Christmas"?
Irving Berlin

3. On Christmas day in 1864 the traditional swim in the Serpentine first took place, in which park?
Hyde Park

4. Who popularised the Christmas tree in England in the 19th century?
Prince Albert

5. What is the name of the fruit sauce which is a traditional accompaniment to the Christmas Turkey?
Cranberry

6. Which word, associated with Christmas, comes from a Greek word meaning "we can act anything"?
Pantomime

7. "Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents" is the first line from which literary classic by Louisa May Alcott?
Little Women


8. Whose is the first voice to be heard on the original recording of Band Aid's 'Do they Know It's Christmas?
Paul Young

9. Who wrote the Christmas story, "The Snowman"?
Raymond Briggs

10. What colour is Santa Claus' belt?
Black

11. Who were Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar?
The Three Wise Men

12. From the Christmas Carol "Good King Wenceslas", where was Good King Wenceslas the King of?
Bohemia

13. In what year was the first Christmas card produced?
1843

14. What is the biggest selling Christmas single of all time?
White Christmas

15. What Christmas drink contains sugar, milk and eggs?
Eggnog

16. What 1990 movie told of a boy's experience of two men breaking into his house during Christmas?
Home Alone

17. Counting Rudolph, how many reindeer are there?
Nine

18. What is the most popular tree topper?
Angel

19. Which fizzy drink company featured a big smiling Santa in it's adverts?
Coca Cola



20. What do elves wear on the tips of their shoes?
Bells



Our congratulations to Mrs. Anne Shiel the winner of the 2007 Christmas Quiz. Mrs. Shiel has won a weekend for two people in the Hotel Garbe.

Boxing Day Dinner

BUFETE ««»» BUFFET

7.30PM / 19.30Hrs

Sopa Parisiense
Cream of Leek Soup
*****
Saladas á Escolha
Selection of Green and Mixed of Salads
*****
Espelho de Pasteis Mistos
A Platter of selected Rissoles
****
Rolinhos de Pescada com Amêndoa
Tender Hake Fillets served with toasted Almonds
*****
Posta de Espadarte “Grenobloise”
Grilled Swordfish Grenobloise
*****
Rósbife com Molho Vinho Tinto
Roast Beef served with a Red Wine Sauce
*****
Perna de Porco Assada com Ameixas
Roast Leg of Pork with Plums
*****
Tagliatelle com Molho Tomate
Oven Baked Tagliatelle with Tomato
*****
Doces Variados e Fruta da Época
Selection of Desserts and Fresh Fruit
*****
Espelho de Queijos
A Choice of Fine Cheese
****
Vinho Branco ou Tinto
Red or White Wine

€:30,00

Christmas Day Swim for Shoes

More than 200 people were on the beach to take part and/or see the Christmas Day "Swim for Shoes" on the beach in front of the Hotel Garbe in Armacao de Pera, Algarve and help to raise more than 800 Euros to buy new shoes for children in an Algarve Orphanage.

Father Christmas was well represented - more than thirty attended. Who after singing "We wish you a Merry Christmas" ran down to the waiting sea.

Certificates were awarded to all those who got wet and everyone enjoyed a very welcome glass of Mulled Wine in the Hotel Garbe bar afterwards.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

In order to raise more funds - there is another "Swim for Shoes" on 1st Janauary at 11.00am - just the way to recover from the festivities of New Years Eve - welcome in 2008 by paddling or swimming in the Atlantic Ocean - what an achievement !

Please join us - Fancy Dress Optional.

More photos at http://picasaweb.google.com/HotelGarbe/SwimForShoesChristmasDay2007

Our thanks to John Oliver who took these photographs

Christmas Day Gala Dinner

Tuesday, 25th December 2007

7.30PM / 19.30 hrs

BUFETE ««»» BUFFET
Sopa Messidor
Cream of Pea Soup
****
Espelho de Marisco & Espelho de Camarão
A platter of selected Seafood and Atlantic Prawns
****
Tranchas de Pescada Perfumada com Frutos Silvestres
Fillets of Hake served with Wild Fruits of the Forests
****
Supremos de Cherne á Imperial
Suprêmes of Seabass poached in a light White Wine Sauce
****
Peito de Peru Assado com Castanhas e com Molho Caramelizado
Succulent breast of Turkey roasted with Chestnuts and served with a Caramelized Sauce
****
Medalhões de Novilho sobre Cama de Cogumelos e Molho Madeira
Medallions of Veal served on a bed of Mushrooms with a Madeira Wine Sauce
****
Tagliatelle Bolonhesa Gratinado com Queijo
Tagliatelle Bolonaise finished with an oven baked cheese Crust
****
Mesa de Queijos
A selection of the finest Portuguese and International Cheeses
****
Pudim de Natal
Traditional Plum Pudding served with Brandy and Orange Sauce
****
Sobremesas Tradicionais de Natal
A selection of Christmas Desserts from Portugal
****
Mesa de Queijos
A selection of the finest Portuguese and International Cheeses
****
Café & Petit Fours no Bar
Coffee & Petit Fours in the Bar
****
Vinho Tinto ou Branco
Red or White Wine
****

Visita especial do Pai Natal
Special appearance by Father Christmas €:50,00

Christmas Eve Dinner

Monday, 24th December 2007
7.30PM / 19.30Hrs

BUFETE ««»» BUFFET

Creme de Tomate com Massinhas
Cream of Tomato Soup with Noodles
****
Saladas à Escolha
Selection of Salads
****
Espelho de Presunto
Platter of Smoked Ham from Monchique
****
Tranchas de Corvina com Laranja
Corvina served with Slices of Orange
****
Lombinhos de Tamboril com Molho Trés Pimentas
Fillets of Monkfish with Pepper Sauce
****
Carré de Borrego com Molho Menta
Sautéed Lamb Cutlets with Mint Sauce
****
Peitinhos de Frango com Molho da Madeira
Succulent Breast of Chicken with a Madeira Wine Sauce
****
Fussilli com Molho Carbonara
Fussilli Carbonara
****
Doces Variados ou Fruta da Época
Selection of Home Made Desserts or Fresh Fruit
****
Espelho de Queijos
Selection of Cheese
****
Vinho Branco ou Tinto

Red or White Wine

€:40,00

What's On - Hotel Garbe - 2008

Tuesday, 1st January, - New Years Day Swim for shoes
Wednesday - 23rd January - Theatre Dinner Raj Indian Restaurant
Thursday - 24th January - Theatre Dinner - Raj Indian Restaurant
Friday - 25th January - Theatre Dinner - Raj Indian Restaurant
Saturday 2nd February, 2008 - Carnival Fancy Dress Dinner and Dance
Tuesday, 5th February - Pancake Racing on the Beach of Armacao de Pera
Thursday, 14th February, 2008 - Valentines Day Dinner
Wednesday, 27th February - Harry Aberson Memorial Bridge Tournament
Wednesday, 5th March, 2008 - Theatre Dinner - Raj Indian Restaurant
Thursday, 6th March, 2008 - Theatre Dinner - Raj Indian Restaurant
Monday, 1st December - Annual Christmas Fayre
Thursday, 25th December - Christmas Day Swim for Shoes

Winter Workshops
Wednesday, 2nd January – Introduction to Travel Photography
Monday, 7th January - Take Better Family Photos
Tuesday,15th January, 2008 - Computer Training - Word - Beginners
Wednesday, 16th January – Introduction to Travel Photography
Thursday, 17th January, 2008 - Computer Training - Excel - Beginners
Monday, 21st January - Take Better Family Photos
Tuesday, 22nd January, 2008 - Computer Training - Word - Intermediate
Thursday, 24th January, 2008 - Computer Training - Excel - Intermediate
Tuesday, 29th January, 2008 - Computer Training - Powerpoint Beginners
Wednesday, 30th January, 2008 - Computer Training - Internet and Basic Computing
Wednesday, 30th January – Introduction to Travel Photography
Monday, 4th February - Take Better Family Photos
11th, 12th, 13th and 14th February, 2008 - Garden Design and Appreciation
Tuesday 12th and Thursday 14th February, 2008 – Creative Writing
Wednesday, 13th February – Introduction to Travel Photography
Monday, 18th February - Take Better Family Photos
18th, 19th, 20th and 21st February – Plants and Flowers of Southern Europe
18th, 19th, 21st and 22nd February – Leisure Painting
Wednesday, 20th February - Computer Training
Wednesday, 27th February – Introduction to Travel Photography
Monday, 3rd March - Take Better Family Photos
Monday, 10th and Tuesday, 11th March – Introduction to Portuguese Wine
10th, 11th, 13th and 14th March – Leisure Painting
Wednesday, 12th March – Introduction to Travel Photography
Monday, 17th March - Take Better Family Photos
Wednesday, 26th March – Introduction to Travel Photography
Wednesday, 26th March - Computer Training
Saturdays 28th and 29th March, 2008 – Creative Writing
Monday, 31st March - Take Better Family Photos
Wednesday, 9th April – Introduction to Travel Photography

Dinner - 23rd December, 2007

7.30PM / 19.30Hrs

BUFETE ««»» BUFFET

Sopa de Legumes
Cream of Vegetable Soup
****
Saladas à Escolha
Selection of Seasonal Salads
****
Espelho de Salmão Fumado
Smoked Salmon
****
Supremos de Cherne com Ananás
Suprêmes of Sea Bass with Pineapple
****
Tranchas de Rainha com Camarão
Slices of Bream with Shrimps
****
Lombo de Porco Assado no Forno
Slow roasted Loin of Pork
****
Bifinhos com Molho de Coentros e Cogumelos
Minute Steak with Coriander and Mushroom Sauce
****
Lasanha Bolonhesa
Lasagne Bolonaise
****
Fruta da Época e Doces Variados
Fresh Fruit and Choice of Desserts
****
Espelho de Queijos
Selection of Cheese
****
Vinho Branco ou Tinto
Red or White Wine
€:30,00

Hotel Garbe Christmas Quiz - Win a weekend for two

1. In the song, the 12 days of Christmas, what gift did my true love give to me on the 7th day of Christmas?

2. Who wrote the song "I’m dreaming of a white Christmas"?

3. On Christmas day in 1864 the traditional swim in the Serpentine first took place, in which park?

4. Who popularised the Christmas tree in England in the 19th century?

5. What is the name of the fruit sauce which is a traditional accompaniment to the Christmas Turkey?

6. Which word, associated with Christmas, comes from a Greek word meaning "we can act anything"?

7. "Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents" is the first line from which literary classic by Louisa May Alcott?

8. Whose is the first voice to be heard on the original recording of Band Aid's 'Do they Know It's Christmas?

9. Who wrote the Christmas story, "The Snowman"?

10. What colour is Santa Claus' belt?

11. Who were Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar?

12. From the Christmas Carol "Good King Wenceslas", where was Good King Wenceslas the King of?

13. In what year was the first Christmas card produced?

14. What is the biggest selling Christmas single of all time?

15. What Christmas drink contains sugar, milk and eggs?

16. What 1990 movie told of a boy's experience of two men breaking into his house during Christmas?

17. Counting Rudolph, how many reindeer are there?

18. What is the most popular tree topper?

19. Which fizzy drink company featured a big smiling Santa in it's adverts?

20. What do elves wear on the tips of their shoes?


Send your answers by e-mail to info@hotelgarbe.com before 3.00pm on 26th December, 2007 - all correct entries will be placed in a draw. The first one drawn will win a weekend for two in the Hotel Garbe. Answers will be posted in early January.

"Dreaming of a White Christmas!!!!"

The staff and management of the Hotel Garbe

send our best wishes

for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Idea by Jeanette Elliot our 2007 Christmas Card Competition Winner

From our mailbox

From: Derek Youds
Sent: quarta-feira, 19 de Dezembro de 2007 12:40
To: info@hotelgarbe.comSubject: RE: Christmas Booking
Vicki good afternoon and I hope you are well.

Just a short note to thank you and all the staff at the hotel for making our weekend celebrations such a resounding success.
We all had a lovely time and I was particularly pleased with the wonderful room and cake.

I have no hesitation in recommending you hotel as a first class destination for a truly relaxing break.


Kind regards
Derek

A Romantic Weekend

Celebrate Valentines Day at the Hotel Garbe


Bring your loved one for a Romantic Weekend in the Hotel Garbe with its breathtaking seaviews views.

15th - 17th February, 2008
2 Night Break
68 Euros per person

INCLUDES
2 Nights accommodation
and Buffet Breakfast
and Romantic Dinner on 16th February

SUPPLEMENTS
Single ……..12 Euros per night
Seaview ……..12 Euros per person per night
Extra night (bed and breakfast)……. 23 Euros per person per night
Dancing to live music in Bar Boa

Don't Miss It - book now - 282 320260 or e-mail info@hotelgarbe.com

Preferred Travel - Walking in the Algarve

Contributed by Preferred Travel Services



8th March, 2008 - 7 nights

12th April, 2008 - 7 nights



Day one: Transfer to the Hotel Garbe in Armacao de Pera, just 45 minutes away from Faro Airport.



Days two-seven: There are three full day walks - as each walk is split into two parts you have the flexibility of deciding for yourself how much walking you do.



Walk One - transfer by coach to Monchique town for your morning walk to Malhada (5 miles– moderately easy). This is a beautiful walk that takes you deep into the heart of countryside that sees very, very few visitors. Life continues as it has done for centuries - fields in the valley are ploughed using the family mule and those on the hillsides by hand. You will pass through ancient woodlands and cork forests where you discover mountain flora such as beautiful pink peonies and bushes of rare toothed lavender, not visible from the beach resorts below.Our afternoon walk is on the lower slopes of Mount Foia (3 miles – moderate). Your walk takes you through an ancient oak forest (the oldest on the Algarve) and eucalyptus woods to give you panoramic views down to the sea. On our return we stroll along old mule tracks to pass by the ruins of the 17th century monastery of Nossa Senhora de Desterro (Our Lady of Exile), destroyed by an earthquake in 1755.



Walk Two – transfer to Praia de Marinha for the morning walk along the cliff tops (5 miles – moderately easy). This will be a circular walk along the cliff tops where the coastline is considered to be one of the most picturesque on the Algarve. Multi-coloured cliffs, hidden sandy beaches, spectacular blow holes and the scent of wild aromatic herbs make this a walk not to be missed. Bring plenty of film for the camera as there is a view waiting to be ‘snapped’ around every corner.Transfer to Silves for our afternoon walk of the Arade and Odelouca rivers (3 miles – easy). This delightful walk follows the old levada (water channel) as it carries water around the hillsides above the banks of the Arade and Odelouca rivers, which are home to many wading birds. There are wild flowers in abundance including paper white narcissi, the beautiful rock rose and the naked man orchid. Our return is along quiet country lanes where the air is heavy with the scent of orange and lemon blossom and time just seems to stand still.



Walk Three – transfer to Barao S. Joao for the morning walk of the National Forest (5 miles – easy). In the western Algarve the National Forest is a small area of woodland where strenuous efforts are being made to preserve the indigenous vegetation. The walk passes through areas planted with umbrella pines, acacia trees and arbutus bushes. The margins of the woodlands offer panoramic views over an unspoilt countryside to the Serra of Monchique.You will then transfer to Lagos and your afternoon walk along the coastal path from Luz to Burgua (3 miles – easy). This section of coastal path is renowned not only for its views but also for being a haven for orchids – especially the bee orchid. Hidden deep in the grasses you have every chance of seeing the yellow ophrys, the sawfly ophrys and the rare Iberian mirror ophrys.If you would like to stretch your legs further, we are also offering a half day optional excursion into the Cape St Vincent Natural Park for a walk there too (5 miles – moderately easy). This is a quite beautiful walk along a section of coastline deep within the Cape St Vincent Natural Park, which remains hidden from most visitors to the Algarve. The Park has a spectacular selection of flowers which are unique to the region and this optional walk gives you the chance to discover them for yourselves, including the bright yellow flowers of asteriscus maritimus, the delicate grape hyacinth, the unusual barbary nut and the rare milky white vetch.



You will, of course, also have free time to explore Armacao de Pera, or take the weight off your feet and spend some time on the beach.



Day eight (or fifteen): free until departure to the airport for your return flight.



To book of for more information www.preferredts.com/walkalgabre.asp

Carnival Programme - February, 2008

2 nights accommodation sharing twin landview room and breakfast
1 Carnival Dinner and Fancy Dress Party (Saturday, 2nd February)
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Price: 68 Euros Per person in twin room


Single Supplement (2 nights) 24 Euros
Seaview Supplement (2 nights) per person 24 Euros
Extra night (bed and breakfast) per person 23 Euros
Children up to 12 years – 50% reduction

The Armaçao de Pêra Carnival Parade takes place in the afternoons of 3rd and 5th February, 2008.

To book or for more information please e-mail: info@hotelgarbe.com

Computer Training - Additional Courses

Tue 15th January, 2008 - Word - Beginners

Thu 17th January, 2008 - Excel - Beginners

Tue 22nd January, 2008 - Word - Intermediate

Thu 24th January, 2008 - Excel - Intermediate
Tue 29th January, 2008 - Powerpoint Beginners
30th January, 2008 - Internet and Basic Computing

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Trainer Mrs Kehren J. Dalton has almost 20 years’ experience of training people from all walks of life on many different software applications, and is a fully qualified Master Instructor and Examiner Accredited by Microsoft and is a Microsoft Partner.

To book or for more information please telephone 282 083751 or e-mail protechtrainingeurope@yahoo.co.uk

Coming up - Christmas Day Swim for Shoes

Some of the Christmas, 2006 swimmers

We are doing it again - here are the details:-

Christmas Day Swim for Shoes
Now the Christmas decorations are appearing in the shops perhaps you are starting to think about what to do and where to be on Christmas Day. The place to be will be on the beach at Armacao de Pera in front of the Hotel Garbe with other adventurous people willing to go for a paddle or a swim in the Atlantic Ocean to help raise money for the Swim for Shoes Appeal

All you need to do is turn up at 11.00 a.m on Christmas Day with swimwear, towel and go in for a full swim or just a paddle – the choice is yours as long as part of you gets wet! Then we can all recover in the Hotel Garbe bar with a drink of mulled wine on Christmas Day and hot chocolate on New Years Day, generously donated by The Hotel Garbe, to everyone who has taken part.

Buying shoes for the children who are in care is an ongoing expense and we want to help as many as possible start 2008 with a new pair of shoes. Each child of school age needs a pair of gym shoes and a pair of trainers. Whilst some clothes can be second hand owning a pair of new shoes helps to ensure the children feel good and fit in at school.

Adults and children are all welcome to take part on the understanding that you do so at your own risk. If you have family and friends staying over the festive season it will certainly be something different to do!

The total raised for the swims on Christmas Day and New Years Day was over € 1,200.00 . This was all given to pay for school shoes for the teenagers at A Gaivota in Albufeira which is run by the Santa Casa da Misericordia. The children have asked for their thanks to be sent to all who took part . The girls and boys really enjoyed choosing their own shoes as this was the first time they had been able to do so. In the shoe shop the girls kept bumping into girls from their school doing the same thing with their mums.

If you would like to see some photographs of the Christmas Day Swim, 2006 please go to http://newsatgarbe.blogspot.com/2007/01/swim-for-shoes.html

On Christmas Day we hope people will come with either a Santa outfit or hat which are in some stores now . Buy yours now before stocks run out. We will have a limited supply of outfits and hats for sale on the day. If we can raise more money this year then we can extend the scheme to other homes.

You will have another opportunity to Swim for Shoes on New Years Day but this time we hope to see you there in fancy dress so start planning your outfit now

As this is a charity event we will gratefully accept all donations offered

Theatre Dinner in January, 2008

THE JEFFERIES ENGLISH THEATRE
Presents
“A MONTH OF SUNDAYS”
A comedy with pathos by Bob Larbey

7.00 pm
Only 30,00 Euros per person
3 Course Indian Dinner with Wine and Coffee
Don’t miss it book now.

DIRECTED BY SUZANNE JEFFERIES
with
Suzanne Jefferies
Victor Graham
John Griffiths

Diane Cantilon Ings
Patricia Nascimento
Jack Towers

Wednesday, 23rd, Thursday 24th and Friday, 25th January, 2008

Phone Vicki at Hotel Garbe, Armação de Pêra
Tel.282 320260 Fax: 282 315087
E-Mail hotelgarbe@mail.telepac.pt Web:-www.hotel garbe.com

Christmas Buffet Breakfasts

Orange, Apple, Tomato Juice
Choice of Cereals
White Bread, Brown Bread, Rolls, Brioches, Croissants, Vianas, Toast
Butter, Jam and Marmalade
Ham, Salami, Cold Meats Cheese, Tomato, Lettuce
Bacon, Sausage, Baked Beans
Mushrooms, Eggs
Yogurt ~ Fresh Fruit ~ Cake
Bucks Fizz

12 Euros per person

Available everyday from 2nd December to 23rd December – please book.

Network Christmas Fayre at the Hotel Garbe

Contributed

Network, the organisation for women working in the Algarve, are delighted to report that their annual Christmas Fayre was once again the event of the season. We were privileged and excited to have Santa with us this year, and he will now become a regular and firm fixture, bringing pleasure for the children, and raising money for Castelo dos Sonhos.


This annual event attracted over 70 diverse stall holders, and there really was something for everyone. We had fashion flashes, jewellery, food, books, linen, furnishings, Tarot readings, pet products – to name but a few.

Thanks to everyone involved we were able to raise 1500 euros for our Charity of the Year, Riding for the Disabled Algarve.

The lovely venue of the Hotel Garbe provided as ever a great atmosphere, good food, and even a lovely pool for Santa to cool his feet after a hard day’s ho ho ho-ing!

To see more pictures displaying the array of stalls, and more on Santa and his elves, please visit http://picasaweb.google.com/HotelGarbe.

To book your stall for next year’s Xmas Fayre, please contact Paulette Fouché at info@networkalgarve.org, who will be taking reservations from January onwards.

Residential Computer Training in the Hotel Garbe

Contributed

Protech Training Europe Offers Unique Computer Training Opportunities in the Algarve, Portugal

Top Class Computer Training at the superb prime “beach front” location- The Hotel Garbe, Armação de Pêra, includes 3 training sessions and your accommodation on the shores of the Algarve.

Protech Training Europe is headed up by Mrs Kehren J. Dalton who has almost 20 years’ experience of training people from all walks of life on many different software applications, and who is a fully qualified Master Instructor and Examiner Accredited by Microsoft and is a Microsoft Partner.

Protech Training Europe is training on location by offering this Unique opportunity to meet your computer training needs, ensuring you and your workforce are more effective and efficient, by providing both top class training and a superb training environment.

Why not motivate and reward your staff and/or clients with a Prestigious Team Building Weekend (or midweek), 3 nights package, fly from your local airport and be enjoying your welcome drink in the Algarve just a few hours later – no traffic, no congestion charges.

Team Building Weekends (3 nights @ £299) includes:
Three Group Training Sessions on your chosen Microsoft Office Package - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Project, Visio etc., from Beginner to Expert Levels, as required, with all training sessions given by an accredited Microsoft Master Instructor, with full course material and Certificate of Achievement provided - (min. 4 per group booking). In addition, you will receive a welcome drink upon arrival, accommodation in a twin Land View Room (2 sharing), enjoy a buffet breakfast in the restaurant, an open sandwich for lunch, and refreshment breaks, with a 3 Course Dinner in the prestigious hotel restaurant.

Once you have been inspired and motivated during your Training sessions, you will be able to walk directly onto the sands of this beautiful beach, or dive-in to the heated pool, relax on the sun terraces and dine with stunning panoramic views of the ocean and sunset, whilst taking in the evening entertainment in the Boa Vista Bar, returning home feeling refreshed, revitalized, enthused, confident and a valued member of your workforce – ready for anything – with a tan!

Let Protech Training Europe organise everything for you. Why not coincide this with your AGM, Board Meeting, or Christmas Get Together. Extra days (accommodation only) can be arranged at special prices and provision for accompanying family members can be organised. Book Early to avoid disappointment.

See our website at http://www.protechtrainingeurope.com/ or email on protechtrainingeurope@yahoo.co.uk or telephone on 07979 627 078 or +351 282 083751. Don’t just think about I.T. Do I.T.

What's On - December, 2007

Weekly

Mondays –9.30am - Pilates - Advance Class – Chelb Room

Mondays –11.00am - Pilates – Beginners Class – Chelb Room

Mondays –2.00pm-4.00pm – Middle Eastern Dance – Beginners Class

Wednesdays – 2.00pm – Beginners Bridge - Chelb Room

Wednesday Evenings - 6.00pm - Silver Exhibition - Reception Area

Fridays – 9.30am - Pilates - Advance Class - Chelb Room

Fridays – 11.00am - Pilates - Beginners Class - Chelb Room

Fridays – 2.00pm – Improvers Bridge - Chelb Room

Fridays – 7.30pm – Duplicate Bridge - Chelb Room

Saturdays – 2.00pm – Social Bridge - Chelb Room

Sunday Evenings - 6.00pm - Silver Exhibition - Reception Area


Fortnightly

Mondays – 11.00am- 1.00pm - Middle Eastern Advanced Dancing Classes ( 3rd & 17th December)


Bar Boa Vista

Saturday,1st December - SANDRA & JORGE- Music for Dancing
Sunday, 2nd December - PRESUMED INNOCENT- Dancers -9.30pm
Tuesday,4th December - ARTE VIVA - Music for dancing
Wednesday, 5th December - JOÃO CARACOL - Music for dancing
Thursday 6th December - THE KOTLAND TRIO – Music for Dancing
Friday, 7th December - XICO - Guitar
Saturday, 8th December - SANDRA & JORGE- Music for Dancing
Sunday, 9th December - CARLOS PONTES - Music for dancing
Monday, 10th December - FOLKLORE DANCERS – 9.30pm
Tuesday, 11th December - ARTE VIVA - Music for dancing
Wednesday, 12th December - JOÃO CARACOL-Music for dancing
Thursday, 13th December - ILZE - Singer
Friday, 14th December - XICO - Guitar
Saturday, 15th December - SANDRA & JORGE- Music for Dancing
Sunday, 16th December - PRESUMED INNOCENT- Dancers -9.30pm
Monday, 17th December - NUNO - Resident Organist
Tuesday, 18th December - ARTE VIVA - Music for dancing
Wednesday, 19th December - JOÃO CARACOL-Music for dancing
Thursday, 20th December - THE KOTLAND TRIO - Music for Dancing
Friday, 21st December - XICO – Guitar
Saturday, 22nd December - SANDRA & JORGE- Music for Dancing
Sunday, 23rd December - CARLOS PONTES - Music for dancing
Thursday, 27th December - ILZE – Singer
Frday, 28th December - XICO – Guitar
Saturday, 29th December - SANDRA & JORGE- Music for Dancing
Monday, 31st December - PRESUMED INNOCENT- Dancers -9.30pm

HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY FROM 6.00 TO 8.00PM

The facilities and entertainment featured may change without notice.

Coming up - Christmas Concert - Silves

The 18 piece Lagos Jazz Orchestra will be performing a Christmas concert on Friday, 21st December at 9.30pm in the Igreja da Misericórdia church in Silves.

The concert, led by Hugo Alves on the trumpet will include popular Christmas music including White Christmas as well as other great classics such as A child is

Entrance is free

Sunset today from our Terrace

Our thanks to photographer Mr. John Oliver for catching today's sunset