Really good to read your first newsletter KTeee - and glad I'm from the same stock!!!!

We have been on organised walks with Julie Statham, tel. 282 698 676 or 965 753 033. There is also the Hash House Harriers, contact Sylvia on 289 413 854. I think the St Patrick's Society of the Algarve also arrange regular walks. They are all advertised in the Algarve Resident.

Yes, there are ATMs in Carvoeiro and at the airport. Your bank will probably make a charge for each withdrawal so you might like to check how much this will be.

Can anyone recommend a good (and very patient!) driving instructor in the Carvoeiro area?