The Sala Sensorial Infantil at Escola Silves Sul in Armacao de Pera was officially opened on Monday 22 January by the President of the Camera de Silves, Rosa da Palma, Diretor Carlos Silva, President of Silves Rotary Club, Rainer Kroth and an organiser of the walk Alan Winn.

The equipment for the room, which is the first specially designed for children as young as 3 who suffer from Autism or Downs Syndrome was funded by the Rotary Club of Silves.

Eight members of the club and two friends walked 120km of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela from Valence do Minho on the Portuguese border.  The walk took place in September 2022. Along with a concert held at the Teatro Mascarenhas Gregorio in March last year  over 14.000,00€ was raised by the club to purchase the necessary equipment for the school. Rainer Kroth the current President of the Rotary Club of Silves would like to thank all those who participated in the walk and for members of the public who sponsored the walkers and attended the concert. Without their support it would have not been possible to meet the needs of the school.

Unveiling the plaque

Caminho walkers with current RC Silves President Rainer Kroth