Pirates of the Algarve - contributed

Bird flu restrictions did not stop a flock of parrots descending on the Hotel Garbe over Christmas to check out the scene for their masters as the Pirates of the Algarve invaded the restaurant and bar.

Aided by treasure chests and strobe light swords they swash buckled their way down the gang plank to entertain the guests over dinner and during the judging.

Two hotel guests were press-ganged into service for the choosing of the best dressed Pirate and Piratess. A difficult choice with a cutlass held at the throat but eventually the Audience came to the rescue with the clap-o-meter and peace restored with the invaders heading off to get hung over on their bounty.

Twin brothers got so enthusiastic earlier in the evening that their pirate antics had to be confined to bed, but not before they had taken the prizes for the best junior costumes.


If you did not get a chance to join the party at Christmas, watch out during the carnival season in February, there might be a pirate or two still lurking at the Garbe!!

Jeanette Elliot
January, 2008

Swim for Shoes, 1st January, 2008

Congratulations and thanks to all those who participated in the Annual Swim for Shoes on New Years Day on the beach in front of the Hotel Garbe either by paddling or getting totally immersed in the sea !

There were some excellent Fancy Dress costumes with the whole event providing a spectacular sight for all those watching

We are delighted to say that the total of donations raised to date from the swims on Christmas Day and New Years Day is the highest total yet - €1754 which will all be used to buy new shoes for children in care.

A very special thanks everyone who made a donation including the members of the Classic Car Club for their very generous donation .

To see more photos see go to

http://picasaweb.google.com/HotelGarbe/SwimForShoes1stJanuary2008

What's On - January, 2008

"BAR BOA VISTA” – 9.00PM

Friday, 4th January 2008 - Xico - Guitar
Saturday, 5th January 2008 - Sandra & Jorge- Music for Dancing
Sunday, 6th January 2008 - Carlos Pontes - Music for Dancing
Monday, 7th January 2008 - Folklore Dancers – 9.30pm
Tuesday, 8th January 2008 - Arte Viva - Music for Dancing
Wednesday, 9th January 2008 - João Caracol-Music for Dancing
Thursday 10th January 2008 - Ilze – Singer
Friday, 11th January 2008 - December - Xico – Guitar
Saturday, 12th January 2008 - Sandra & Jorge- Music for Dancing
Sunday, 13th January 2008 – Presumed Innocent - Dancers
Monday, 14th January 2008 - Nuno - Resident Organist
Tuesday, 15th January 2008 - Arte Viva - Music for Dancing
Wednesday, 16th January 2008 - João Caracol - Music for Dancing
Thursday, 17th January 2008 - The Kotland Trio – Music for Dancing
Friday, 18th January 2008 - Xico – Guitar Player
Saturday, 19th January 2008 - Sandra & Jorge- Music for Dancing
Sunday, 20th January 2008 - Carlos Pontes - Music for Dancing
Monday, 21st January 2008 - Folklore Dancers – 9.30pm
Tuesday 22nd January 2008 - Arte Viva - Music for Dancing
Wednesday, 23rd January 2008- João Caracol - Music for Dancing
Thursday 24th January 2008 - - Ilze – Singer
Friday, 25th January 2008 - Xico – Guitar Player
Saturday, 26th January 2008 - Sandra & Jorge- Music for Dancing
Sunday, 27th January 2008 - Presumed Innocent - Dancers
Monday, 28th January 2008 - Nuno - Resident Organist
Tuesday 29th January 2008 - Arte Viva - Music for Dancing
Wednesday, 30th January 2008- João Caracol - Music for Dancing
Thursday, 31st January 2008 - The Kotland Trio – Music for Dancing

BAR “BOA VISTA” – 9.00pm

HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY FROM 6.00 TO 8.00PM
40% - discount on all drinks


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 - Raj Restaurant
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 ( 7th & 21st January 2008)

The facilities and entertainment featured may change without notice