May21 East Algarve Magazine

MAGAZINE © OLHÃO · SÃO BRÁS · TAVIRA · ALCOUTIM · CASTRO MARIM · VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTÓNIO ISSUE NO. 143 MAY 2021

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EastAlgarveM A G A Z I N E Welcome... PUBLISHER & ...to your May issue. Well, it would seem like life DESIGNER is slowly returning to normal, as restrictions are lifted just in time for us to enjoy summer. As local Richard Bassett businesses re-open, let's do our best to support those who have managed to survive trying times. EDITOR This month we visit 'Amazing Mara', in Vila Real Richard Bassett de Santo António who offers more than your regular beautician; the results of her work are life- CO-FOUNDER changing... literally. We also meet the character-ful Richard Bassett Snr. Ernesto, owner of Restaurante Ernesto, an Italian restaurant where his seafood makes the difference. ADVERTISING For the pet lovers out there, we introduce Caroline Call 961 700 200 or email Hughes, the animal physiotherapist, for those with [email protected] an eye for art, we learn a bit more about Karen D'Oliveira, artist and owner of Tavira d'Artes in DISTRIBUTION Tavira. As always, your comments and suggestions 3,500 copies printed. are welcome, email [email protected] All advertisers are issued copies for distribution, Richard Bassett, Editor along with retail outlets. COVER PHOTO Richard Bassett All rights reserved. Except for normal review purposes, no part of this magazine may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Every care has been taken in the preparation of this magazine, but the contents are only meant as a guide to readers. The proprietors of this magazine are publishers not agents or sub agents of those who advertise therein. The publisher cannot be held liable for any loss suffered as a result of information gained from this publication Unipessoal Lda A reliable real estate agent simplifies your life! FASTIGHETSBYRÅN TAVIRA +351 281 322 762 Rua Jacques Pessoa, nº 26, 8800-350 Tavira FASTIGHETSBYRAN.COM 4 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Contents 14 6 NEWS 34 Local news. 40GARDENS 8 FOOD Garden pests. From Ernesto with Love. 44 FINANCE 12 PEOPLE Finance news from Amazing Mara. Ricardo Chaves. 14 PEOPLE 46 FINANCE Karen D'Oliveira. Financial advice from PCC. 16 PEOPLE 48 BAD ADVICE MyButler. Ask the Expat. 18 CHARITY 52 GOLF East Algarve Families in Need. Golf etiquette. 22 PROPERTY 54 CLASSIFIEDS Energy certificates. Grab a local bargain. 24 PROPERTY 8 Property of the Month. 5 28 PHOTOGRAPHY Photo of the Month. 32 TAVIRA Find our advertisers on the map of Tavira. 34 PEOPLE Animal Magic. 38 HEALTH Sara from Ser Igual. www.eastalgarvemag.com

News Free school meals for Tavira school children until the end of year The Municipality of Tavira will provide school meals free of pre-school children, having always municipality\", explains the municipality. charge, until December 31st of guaranteed free access to children To these are added others, such as this year, to students of Pre-school and with greater socio-economic needs (172 \"the offer of school materials to the 1st the 1st cycle schools in the municipality. from 1st cycle and 62 from pre-school), Cycle, the attribution of scholarships The measure is intended to \"minimise but there is now a need to extend this to university students and, also, the the effects of this crisis on the people of gratuity to all students. programme Tavira - Active Holidays, Tavira,\" says the Tavira municipality in The municipality has been implementing which aims to take advantage of the a statement, adding that \"the social and several measures and initiatives in order free time of young people, guiding them economic situation of families residing \"to benefit the quality of the offer to the towards the performance of socially in the municipality, as well as the educational community, as well as to useful activities\". conditions in which children and young combat social inequalities, through the The municipality says that its major people attend the public school network support provided to the most vulnerable concern lies in \"the constraints caused by is one of the concerns of the city\", families\". the Covid-19 disease, namely, in relation therefore \"the adoption of this measure \"Therefurnishmentofschoolbuildings,the to the increased social vulnerability of hopes to help ease the difficulties felt in focus on computerisation, modernisation families, resulting from the direct impact the households\". and comfort in the classrooms, together on their income\", remaining alert, it will The City Council provides school meals with the improvement of the quality of the continue \" to provide all the necessary for 725 first cycle students and for 215 outdoor spaces are some of the incentives assistance for the well-being of families that have been completed by the in the county\". Recognition of UK driving Tavira licences in Portugal is extended rapid covid vaccination The Portuguese government has extended the recognition of UK centre ready driving licences until 31st December 2021. to start mass This means that those legally resident in Portugal who have a valid UK vaccination driving licence can continue to drive with their UK licence until the end of 2021, under the same terms as EU licence holders. The Municipality of Tavira, They are still obliged to exchange their UK licence for a Portuguese one if: together with the Grouping The licence expires; of Health Centres of The license is stolen or lost. Sotavento, have created a rapid For those whom have been resident in Portugal for longer than 60 days, vaccination centre in the Sports and are still driving with their UK licence, they should have registered their Pavilion of the D. Paio Peres Correia address with IMT. School, which is now ready to open The Portuguese and UK governments continue to discuss future arrangements and receive the community to start regarding reciprocal recognition of driving licences for residents. the Covid vaccination process. According to the Tavira 'Earth angels' for the terminally ill municipality, \"the space consists of a waiting and pre-vaccination If you believe in Angels, then these worthy cause, please send an email to area with a nursing room, five ladies, Monika Diete, Dorothea the following address - zeitspende- vaccination stations, as well as a Walter and Marlis Weissenborn are [email protected] post-vaccination monitoring area the closest one could meet in person. with a follow-up room, will have They represent a volunteer group who the capacity to vaccinate 50 people Source: algarvedailynews.com offer support to the terminally and per hour and will start its function seriously ill in the local surrounds of as soon as the necessary doses for São Brás, Estoi, Santa Catarina and intensive vaccination are available\". Moncarapacho. Olhão, Faro and Lagoa rapid The charity offers a wide spectrum vaccination centres have also been of support and services from keeping given the green light to open, you company, having discussions, however, without adequate stocks accompanying one to the café, going of vaccine, none of the centres can for walks or taking one to doctor yet begin functioning. Centres were appointments. scheduled to open at the beginning If you are interested in volunteering of May. and offering some of your time to this www.eastalgarvemag.com 6

www.taviradar Visit us: Travessa Jacques Pesso Call us: 962 012111 Email us: tavi www.facebook.com/taviradartes Gallery Now Open with new Artists andFollow us: new Artwork... Come and visit. Follow us: w w w. t av i r a d a r t e s . c o mwwwwww. .ttaavviirraad a r t eess..ccoomm Visit us: Travessa Jacques Pessoa 8,TVavisViitrisauit,su:8s8T: 0rTa0rv-a3ev7ses4sasaJaJaccqquueess PPeessoa 88,,TTaavviriraa,,8888000-3-73474 Call us: 962 012111 Email us: taviradaCrtaeCllasul@ls:ugs9:m6926a20il1.0c21o21m111 EEmmaaililuuss::taviraddaarrtteess@@ggmmaail.icl.ocmom www.facebook.com/tavFiorllaoFdwoalluorswt:euss: wwwwwww.wfaw.cf.aeincbesotboaogkor.kca.ocmom.mc/to/atmavvi/ritraaadvdaiarrratt.eedssartes wwwwww.i.ninsstataggrarmam.c.ocmom/ta/tvairvai.rdaa.drtaer E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: +351 281 32 37 30 Facebook: www.facebook.com/pontodeencontro.tavira Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pontodeencontro.tavira Address: Praça Dr. António Padinha 39, 8800-637 Tavira (Bishop’s Square) www.eastalgarvemag.com 7

Food EwritFhnloroevmseto With a relaxed ambiance, excellent Italian food and an extra helping of character and charm, Restaurante Ernesto is guaranteed to win your hearts 8 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Located in the centre of Vila Real He, along with his wife Annamaria, decided to They make the most of the best seafood and de Santo António you'll find leave Italy and try a new challange elsewhere shellfish the Algarve has to offer, along with Restaurante Ernesto, owned and in Europe. The couple decided that due to the the abundance of fresh vegetables, herbs run by the characterful Ernesto excellent location and climate, Portugal would and spices. The menu includes Starters such Giodano. be their place of choice, namely Vila Real de as Bruschetta with mixed tomato, Julienne Ernesto was born in a town called Anzio, close Santo António, here in the East Algarve. of cuttlefish with basil pesto, or Squid stew to Rome in Italy. At a young age he began After finding the right premises with a good served with croutons. First courses include working in local pubs, eventually entering the size terrace, \"Restaturante Ernesto\" was Casarecce pasta with the local fish of the day, world of catering. In Rome, Ernesto had the born in April 2019. Since opening they have Gnocci with prawns and langostine, or Ravioli opportunity to work for many great chefs in created a loyal customer base. Their goal pasta filled with scallops and lobster, sauteed historical centre of the City, in turn, learning was to create an Italian restaurant that serves with tomato, basil and burrata cheese. There a variety of cooking styles and techniques. It more than the usual Lasagne, Bolognese, is also a Second course menu (including the was during this time that he realised that it was Cannalloni and Pizza. Ernesto brings a very Fried squid, shrimps and vegetables pictured his ambition to have a restaurant of his own. special flare and personality to the restaurant. over), and vegetarian menu, dessert menu and www.eastalgarvemag.com 9

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Places kids menu. You will find the prices at Ernesto's are incredibly 11 good value! The ambiance created is very relaxed. Decoration is simple, yet stylish. Your time at the restaurant is not rushed and you are sure to be made to feel very welcome. Despite the complications caused due to the Covid 19 restrictions, Ernesto and Annamaria are very please with their first two years. They continue to thrive and produce some of the finest Italian food in the Algarve. Their next project isn't too far away. This month sees the opening of their brand new Italian Ice cream shop, right next to the restaurant. Ernesto awaits your visit, his food, charm and character will undoubtedly win your heart... your tummy too! Contact through Facebook \"Restaurante Ernesto\", email [email protected] or telephone 925 860 321 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Places AMmaazrinag Offering more than a regular beautician, Mara at Alegria goes beyond skin deep, providing long-lasting, amazing results, at an affordable price T he definition of amazing according times during the 45 minutes I had with her. After 19 years of serving as a beautician, Mara to Meriam Webster dictionary As a person Mara is, genuine, attentive, kind, has a lifetime of experience and is an expert is causing astonishment, great caring, supportive, patient, understanding, in her field. She chooses to work with natural wonder, or surprise... when clients this alone puts her in the \"amazing\" category. ingredients and therapies rather than synthetic leave Mara's beauty parlour, the However, there is more. Mara sees each person and invasive ones. Her body friendly approach word frequently used is that she and her work as being unique and she will look for solutions works and the results are long lasting, as can is amazing. Having sat with Mara, listened to any problem her clients face, whether it is be seen on her Facebook page. to her story about how it all came about and putting a brace on the nail of an ingrown toenail Most of the people that that find their way to seeing the impressive before and after photos after treatment or working around sensitive, Mara are recommended by friends that have of clients she has treated, I can only say that dry and allergy prone skin, she will find a way had treatments from her. Many come from all I agree and used the word amazing countless to help you and treat whatever the problem. over the Algarve and from Spain. The treatments 12 www.eastalgarvemag.com

she provides are not standard and are often those nasty, painful and unsightly verrucas. and the results and healing are as desired. At out-patient procedures provided by hospitals, This isn't to say that you can't go to her if you anytime, a client can come back with queries, such as the removal of skin tags, warts, moles, don't have any of these conditions and just and concerns are dealt with immediately. age spots, birthmark, scars, stretchmarks, the want a pampered pedicure, Mara will happily I think, quite literally, one could not be in better treatment of nevus flameus also known as give you a relaxing treatment and provide you or more amazing, talented hands than those of wine port stains and last, but not least treating with perfectly painted toe and finger nails. Mara. If my words have not quite convinced wrinkles too. Another service which is provided What makes Mara unique and stand out in the you, let the results of her work mesmerise is full foot care. As a licensed chiropodist she crowd of beauty practitioners is her personal you, please look her up on Facebook; 'Alegria regularly receives diabetic patients who as a after care. Once a treatment has been given, Beauty Salon', call 961 818 625 or email consequence have foot ulcers, foot infections, Mara will remain in contact with her clients to [email protected] bunions, ingrown toenails, corns, calluses and make sure the treatment has gone as planned www.eastalgarvemag.com 13

People Karen D’Oliveira Karen is the owner and driving force behind one of the Algarve’s best loved art galleries,Tavira d’artes in Tavira but, did you know she is also a highly successful artist in her own right? We speak to Karen about her artistic talents... T avira d’artes Art Gallery in Tavira is well known My favourite subject and the area that I am well known throughout the Algarve Karen, but, you are for is portraiture. I have developed several different styles also a successful artist yourself. How do you from contemporary to modern traditional but whatever balance the two? style I choose to paint in, I try to capture moods and Actually, I started as an artist before I opened expressions using light to enhance facial characteristics my Gallery! My love and understanding of fine art gave and emotions. I enjoy capturing the character of the me confidence in selecting artists and artworks that I felt people I paint, alluding to their personality and emotion would appeal to the discerning art buyers residing in the shown within their respective situations. Algarve. And how has the Gallery faired throughout these difficult I have a lovely art studio situated in the Gallery itself which times? provides inspiration for my own art creations. It’s perfect Despite the restrictions, I have been delighted that so many being surrounded by such fabulous art from the many of my valued Clients and many new ones have continued talented artists I showcase at Tavira d’artes. to enhance their homes with art from my Gallery. We Tell us about your own art? continue to receive fabulous new artworks from our artists each week so there’s always something new to see each time our customers visit and we are particularly excited about a new artist to the Gallery - Magdalena Morey - who is proving extremely popular with our Clients. Finally, I’d like to express my gratitude for the fantastic support the Gallery has received over the past few months. Karen’s artworks along with a host of www.eastalgarvemag.com highly renowned artists works can be viewed at Tavira d’artes Art Gallery. Travessa Jacques Pessoa, 8, 8800-347 Tavira. Telephone (+351) 962 012 111, email [email protected] or online at: www.taviradartes.com 14

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Charity East Algarve Families in Need Helping those whos lives have been impacted by Covid 19 T he Pink Flamingo Croquet & Social Club, is a nonprofit supply of groceries, toiletries and cleaning beans, sardines and tuna; breakfast cereals; registered association, NIPC products. As an example of how many people biscuits; clothes washing liquid; house multi- 515633640. The East Algarve that number represents, last week alone we cleaning liquid; diapers; washing up liquid; bars fed 150 families, which equated to 508 adults, of soap; toothpaste and toilet rolls. Dog and cat Families in Need was created in 75 children and babies, 18 dogs and 19 cats. food. March 2020 to feed families across the Algarve The numbers are increasing every week and All fresh products (meat, vegetables, eggs, fruit, impacted economically by the COVID-19 there is no end in sight. Our weekly shopping bread, butter, cheese and yoghurt) we purchase pandemic. With a group of dedicated and bill is currently circa €3000 and this can’t be daily, using our monetary funds. If you wish to hard working volunteers, we aim to ease the sustained without your help. We are the only donate these perishable goods we need them suffering of families who have had so little organisation supplying families across the East to be at the old music school between 10:00 income for more than a year. Their struggle Algarve, from Vila Real, to Tavira, to Olhao and and 10:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday will continue as there is still no end in sight to everywhere in between. mornings. return to what we knew, and took for granted, PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THEM! Alternatively, if you have a business, club or as normality. Even though businesses are open Monetary donations can be made via: association could you raise some funds or again foreign tourists will not be coming in any Go Fund Me at this link https://gofund. make a donation of supplies? Quinta Pomar great numbers, and we will unfortunately see me/4e27fefc and Maria Flaminga have collection jars at their some restaurants and bars not re-opening, PayPal using the email address contact@ Farm shops. Pomar is in the Tavira Market on due to bankruptcy. This will create even more pinkflamingocroquet.com (reference EAFIN). Saturdays, where she also has a collection jar unemployment. With little, if any, financial Alternatively to a dedicated bank account for and donates fresh fruit and vegetables. Kimo support from the government, we are already EAFIN with Millennium bank. Real Estates will make a donation for every observing families giving up their homes to Account name Denise Dahl house listing that comes via EAFIN and a further move into overcrowded accommodation to IBAN: PT50 0033 0000 4549 2035 1420 5 donation once sold. East Algarve Football Club share their living expenses. It is becoming SWIFT: BCOMPTPL make frequent donations. increasingly common to deliver to a small Please note no volunteers are refunded for apartment where there are 7 adults and 5 or Non-perishable food and essential supplies their expenses nor do we take anything for more children. can be delivered to our HQ, which is at the our administration. If you wish to volunteer as From March to July 2020 we delivered to old music school in Tavira (opposite Abílio a packer or driver please send a message to 1000+ families in 4 months. We then re-opened Bike Shop) on Monday, Wednesday and Denise Dahl on FB Messenger. in November, but due to high infection rates Friday mornings between 10:00 and 12:00; If you know a family in need, please ask them to had to close early January, to avoid putting the Black Anchor Irish pub in Tavira, Pedras send a message on the Pink Flamingo Croquet our volunteers at risk or add to the problem da Rainha reception in Cabanas or to Simon at and Social Club Facebook page. of increased infections. We opened again on Supermercado Alfresco in Conceição de Tavira. Thank you 8th February and over the past 3 months we We need donations of sugar; flour; pasta; rice; have delivered to over 1000 families a week’s long life milk; stock cubes; tins of tomatoes, 18 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Animal Magic Canine & Cavalo is run by Caroline Hughes, ensuring your pet stays fit and healthy through Animal Physiotherapy W e met Caroline, the Algarve’s local and mobile animal physiotherapist to find out a bit more about her and Why would someone come and see you with their pet? what her services can offer to our pets. Animal Physiotherapy can cover a wide variety of ailments. From older Can you explain to us what Animal Physiotherapy dogs who often suffer with arthritis and muscle weakness, to dogs who have had a neurological episode and have difficulty using their is? legs. Physiotherapy is also important for animals post operative either Of course, it is usually a new concept to people, so I get asked a lot for cruciate injuries or broken bones, it helps relieve any compensatory about it! Animal physiotherapy which is sometimes called veterinary movement patterns which the dog has adopted and correcting these physiotherapy is there to help restore and maintain mobility and function helps avoid other issues in the future. of the animal’s body. It can be used either in rehabilitation or longer term What is the best part of your job? to help manage chronic conditions, but also it is important for general What a great question! I am really lucky - I love my job. I find it very maintenance helping to prevent injury. One of the most important aspects rewarding to see the progress of my patients, and also how their owners of animal physiotherapy is to help manage pain. see them improve. With dogs, I love building the relationship with them Animal physio is non invasive and I use a combination of manual therapy, as the sessions are quite active. So, seeing their waggy tails when I arrive targeted exercises and various modalities such as ultrasound and PEMF always makes me smile. I also work with horses, and just being around (pulsed electromagnetic field therapy) helping to treat ailments such as; them is enough to keep me happy all day. skin conditions, arthritis, neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions What is the hardest part of your job? and many more. Sometimes I see pets who are nearing the end of their life. Physiotherapy How did you get in to this career? is great for them and as I mentioned before, managing pain is one of I always knew I wanted to work with animals, but I wasn’t sure how. I the most important aspects of physiotherapy. Seeing an older dog who studied an equine science degree at university, and then after that has been struggling to get around, a little more active and a little more actually worked in the property industry for a few years before deciding comfortable is so great. But it is very sad when we have to say goodbye. that wasn’t for me! I quickly started on a diploma at undergraduate level Tell us what your working day is like? in Animal Physiotherapy. Once qualified, I started working part time and As I am mobile and cover quite a large area, my days can be quite hectic! self-employed receiving referrals from local vets and treating horses with I also have my own pets which means that my days can start quite early. veterinary consent. I will always make sure my dogs have had a good walk in the morning 34 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Health On the Sara de Melo Castanheira is an expert in Occupational Therapy and Quality of Life. She is also the Technical Director of SER Igual, an Association of special rehabilitation services in Tavira move – let´s play Young children are always on the move. And it´s a good thing, whether they are watching your face as you problem-solving. eg.: puzzles, shape sorter, art because movement is not just feed them or listening to your voice as you sing materials like clay, paint or play-dough. important for helping children grow to them during their diaper change. They are at Look for toys that spark your child´s imagination. physically strong and healthy, it is work, learning and exploring. eg.: toy food, action figures, toy tools and also a key factor in their overall development. Play is truly the work of childhood. Not only is it “real life” accessories, cardboard box – boxes Through movement, children develop good fun, but it is critical to children´s development. become houses, pirate ships or a fire station. thinking and communication skills as they Play is their work and their way of learning Give your child the chance to play with “real” explore and interact with their world. Movement about the world around them. Through play, stuff. eg.: plastic dishes, toy keys, toy phones, also builds self-confidence. Children feel babies and toddlers try out new skills, explore musical instruments. competent, physically and emotionally, when their imagination and creativity, and learn about Toss in some “getting ready to read” toys. eg.: they use their bodies to communicate and solve relationships with other people. “Real-life” props like take out menus, catalogs problems. Most importantly, children develop a So what can you do to make the most of your or magazines. close bond with you through movement. In fact, child´s playtime and get on the move? Seek out toys that encourage your child to be your child´s desire to be close to and connect Check out the tips below; active. eg.: moving boxes, balls of different with you is what motivates them to move. When • Follow your child´s lead; sizes, balance bike. you make physical activity part of your everyday • Go slowly – try to hold off on “doing it for them” Look for toys that nurture cross-generational routine with your child, you are helping them every time. Encourage your child to give it a try; play – board games for example. Board games take pleasure in and learn through movement. • Read your child´s signals – babies have other encourage counting, matching and memory Whether you take a daily walk or dance to ways than language, to show you when they skills, as well as listening skills and self-control. music on the radio, your caring responses tell have had enough or they are frustrated. Watch Another important benefit is teaching children your child that you understand them and enjoy and listen. They use sounds, facial expressions to be gracious winners and how to cope with being with them. and gestures; losing. Movement, dance and active play can support • Look at your play space – is it child-friendly Dear reader, you may be a parent, relative or your child´s growing physical awareness and and child-safe? Is there too much noise or caregiver of a child that has special needs. A excitement about the world. distractions? Is it safe to explore and move physical, intellectual or a communication and • Physical activity of all kinds stimulates young freely? relation disability can pose the occasional children´s development in many ways like: • Play it again – playing the same game over challenge to play time. Still all children learn • Physical development – ´I learn about my and over again allows the child to master through play and any play activity can be body and grow strong by moving`; a challenge. And when they can do it by adapted to meet a child´s special and unique • Intellectual Development - `I move, I learn`; themselves, they are rewarded with a powerful needs. There are some guidelines you can • Communication - `watch me, and you will sense of their own competency. follow, so you can get an enjoyable and know how I feel and what I think´; Toddlers are little explorers who learn by appropriate playtime to your child skills. • Building strong relationships - ´I move with doing. The toys and playthings your child has Think about the environment where the you, I know you, I feel close to you´; available to them can shape their development playtime occurs. How do the sound, lights and • Self-confidence - ´I can do it!´. in important ways. While it may seem like background noise affect your child? From day one, children are eager and choosing toys for toddlers should be easy, as How does your child respond to new things? determined to understand how the world works. you walk into a toy store today, the only thing How does your child react to different textures, They do this through play, using all the “tools” that is easy is feeling overwhelmed. smells and tastes? they have at their disposal. How do you choose which toys are right for Is it easy for your child to get involved with Watch your child at play, and you will see the your child, in the huge array of toys that have peers? kind of concentration, passion, and creative been developed for the toddler market? Here If you have difficulties in responding to these excitement that artists and scientists bring to are some guidelines for choosing toys for your guidelines or if you see that your child is their projects. toddler… struggling in getting involved through play, Playing with your child is not only fun, it´s one Choose toys that can be used in a variety of please make an appointment with our team of of the most important ways you can nurture her ways. Choose toys that are “open-ended” in the child development experts. We know how to development. There are no rules when it comes sense that your child can play many different improve you and your child's involvement in to play. And you don´t need fancy toys. In fact, games with them. eg.: blocks, and toys for playing. you are your child´s favorite toy! As a parent or sand, mud and water play. Please contact SER Igual: grandparent, you are your child´s very first and Look for toys that will grow with your child. 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Gardens PESTS Many animal pests live in our gardening clutter Good garden housekeeping can sometimes - heaps of pots, packets of fertilisers, bags ensure you don’t have many of the of compost and so on. The tidier we are, the problems garden pests can bring less homes we provide for the creatures that www.eastalgarvemag.com will attack our plants. Some pests are happy either indoors or out, but we are more likely to notice them indoors and so remove them before they can damage seedlings or our plants. Slugs and snails can get indoors, but they are usually found outside. If you have problems with mice or other small rodents, you may need to cover your seedlings - perhaps with netting rather than plastic or glass. The following descriptions below show some of the common pests and other animals you are likely to find on and around your plants. Aphids - Greenfly These are soft-bodied insects that usually congregate on the growing tips of young plants. They are small sap- sucking insects, so can weaken the plant. They can also carry diseases and viruses from plant to plant. Aphids can be killed by most ordinary insecticides. For small seedlings, I dilute the insecticide and paint it on the affected part with a child's paint brush. Aphids - Blackfly Almost the same as Greenfly, except that they are usually found in dense colonies like a soft black coating all around a stem. They are probably best eradicated by removing the affected part of the stem, or spraying with insecticide. Red Spider Mite Like aphids, these are sap-sucking insects. They also make minute webs around the growing tips or leaf edges, which may be more noticeable than the insects. Red Spider Mites are much smaller than aphids, and are usually found on the underside of leaves. Use a general insecticide or a systemic insecticide which might deal with these insects before you see them. Froghopper This is a small insect which is usually found in its nymph stage in a cloud of small bubbles, called 'cuckoo-spit'. The adults bear a resemblance to frogs and hop, hence the name. They are sap-sucking insects, damaging and weakening plants. Froghoppers usually occur in small numbers, and are easily removed by spraying with water. Leafminer Leafminers are the larvae of small insects. They feed on leaves, making tunnels between the upper and lower surface. The larvae are difficult to kill once they are in their tunnels, and the easiest way to deal with them is to remove affected leaves. If the infestation is severe, systemic insecticides may be effective. Sooty Mould, Black Mildew This is a small black fungus which grows on the honeydew produced by aphids and other insects. It does not actually grow on the plant, but on the surface of leaves, which blocks out the light and prevents photosynthesis. Sooty Mould can be removed by wiping the leaf gently with a cloth or tissue dipped in warm water. Powdery Mildew This is an unexpected form of fungus, as it can thrive in dry conditions. Its effects include yellowing of leaves, and stunted or distorted growth. The fungus itself is then seen as visible white powder on the surface of leaves and stems. 41

Gardens It can be dealt with by removing dead or carbonate) before sowing to prevent attacks. not usually a problem. damaged plant tissue, and some fungicides Centipedes may be effective. Slugs Centipedes are brown, flat animals about an Botrytis, Grey Mould inch long with one pair of longish legs on each There are several types of mould which can Slugs are molluscs - snails without the shell - segment, and usually run away when you affect seedlings. They form grey or white discover them hiding under pots. fluffy patches on leaves or stems. Affected and are particularly fond of young seedlings. They are mostly carnivorous, and eat other seedlings usually die. pests such as slugs, so they are generally Prevention is better than cure. Make sure Slugs can be hunted out and killed individually, beneficial in the garden. the air around your seedlings is moving, as Earwigs moulds like stagnant air. or you can take preventative measures. You Earwigs are small thin brown animals with Damping off long antennae at the front and two long Damping off is a mysterious fungal disease can use slug pellets based on formalin, but pincers at the back. They can damage plant which affects young seedlings for no buds and flowers, especially multi-petalled apparent reason, causing them to fall over use these with care as they are poisonous. flowers like Chrysanthemum and Dahlia. They and die, often in patches. Sow seeds thinly, also eat small insects like aphids, so can be and water the soil with Cheshunt Compound Aluminium sulphate crystals kill the slugs by beneficial. (a mixture of copper sulphate and ammonium Earwigs can be trapped in upturned pots dehydrating them. You can make a beer slug filled with straw, or plants may be sprayed with systemic insecticide. trap and drown them. Woodlouse The Woodlouse is a crustacean, with a Snails greyish or brownish body about half an inch long divided into segments. Some species roll Snails are the same as slugs, but more into a ball when disturbed. Woodlice live in damp places and feed mainly decorative and easier to pick up. You are more on decaying vegetation, so are generally beneficial to the gardener, although they likely to get snails in places with limestone or sometimes attack seedlings. They can be caught and removed, or chemical control can chalk soils, as they need the calcium to build be used if really necessary. Caterpillars their shells. As well as demolishing small Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies, moths and other winged insects. Their sole function seedlings, they also munch holes in leaves. is to eat plants until they are big enough to turn into adults. Caterpillars eat holes around Snails are dealt with in the edges of leaves, but are not usually the same way as slugs. Millipedes Millipedes are round, black, heavy-looking insect-like animals about an inch long that you find under pots curled up like a spiral of wire. They have two pairs of legs on each segment, unlike centipedes, which only have one pair. Millipedes feed on decaying or soft vegetation, so can attack young seedlings, but they are 42 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Expert financial advice Keep up to date with our Finance expert, chartered accountant Ricardo Chaves from All Finance Matters. Readers Q&A Each month we receive different questions from our readers, transparency, and which activity is one listed In the years of departure and arrival, the although some of these as per the NHR rules. In this case, you will be taxpayer is considered a partial resident questions are related to specific taxed at 20% and not the company and there in Portugal and will need to declare his situations, sometimes the will be no tax on the dividends because the worldwide income here, for the period in answer may help you to better understand fiscal transparency implies that the profit of which he is considered a resident in Portugal. the tax system in Portugal and answer the the company is taxed in the personal sphere. In your case, it means that you need to queries from other readers. This means that as the profit is already taxed, declare the income for the period 01-10-2020 it can be transferred to the shareholder to 31-12-2020. Q I am 45 years old and I am planning without any further taxation. During the period 01-01-2020 to 30-09-2020 to move to Portugal. I am currently you were non-resident in Portugal, therefore self-employed in the UK as an IT engineer Q We currently live in the US, but we are you only need to declare income obtained in and most of my clients are in the US. What considering moving to Portugal later Portuguese territory (employment in Portugal, and how will be taxed when I move my this year. Can you let us know if we will property rental, sale of Portuguese property, business to Portugal? have to pay Social Security contributions etc). Providing you were not resident in Portugal in on the whole income, such as dividends the previous 5 years, you should be eligible and capital gains from stocks and shares? Q We moved from Sweden in 2020, my to apply for the NHR (Non Habitual Resident) When you move to Portugal, there is no last day of work was September and tax status. This will give you several tax obligation of contributing to the Social we got our NHR in October. Can you let us benefits and exemptions. In your case, you Security system, unless you work in Portugal, know the tax on our pensions for 2020, for have an eligible occupation, your maximum either as an employee, or as self-employed. 2021 and for the future in case the Double tax rate will be 20% irrespective of your level This means that your investment income will Tax Agreement between Portugal and of income. not be assessed for Social Security purposes. Sweden is ceased? 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