Amendoeira Golf Day Success
Amendoeira Golf Resort
15 June 2014 Charity Golf Tournament Amendoeira Golf Resort:
The golf day at the fabulous Amendoeira Golf Resort took place on the hottest day of the year so far, however, that did not prevent golfers of all abilities turning in some very good scores on the difficult Faldo course. Comments from golfers included “a great day for a good cause” as they tucked into a very nice lunch in the clubhouse after the game. Although with fewer numbers than expected a very respectable €1800 was raised to be used to help the Oncology Association of the Algarve with their cancer prevention programme. Grateful thanks to all who helped organise the event and those too who took part.
Looking forward to next year!
Pasú Delight
The Pasú Quintet delighted the audience at the Casa da Cultura Islâmica e Mediterrânica in Silves with their exciting and varied performance. The evening started with drinks and canapés in the moorish gardens
before guests are treated to:
W.A.Mozart – Fantasie,
Félix Mendelssohn – Quintette,
Maurice Ravel – Le Tombeau de Couperin,
Antonín Dvořák – Streichquartett
György Ligeti – Six Bagatelles More detailed Programme
€ 1192 was raised from the evening and all profits will go to support Silves Rotary Club’s Education Programmes.
We are extremely grateful to the for the loan of such a lovely venue and to Silves Sul Students for their efficient and friendly service.
Coffee and Cake the Best Yet!
Julia and Pascal hosted a morning of coffee and cake in their home near Praia de Luz. Julia baked up storm and friends added to the spread with their own creations. The morning was in aid of Madrugada*. Silves Rotary members and Guests enjoyed a glass of Buck’s Fizz, coffee and of course slices of delicious cakes and pastries, whilst raising money for this deserving project. Events like these are held to introduce the work of Silves Rotary Club and to gather friends in support of local causes. The event raised over €500 for Madrugada and we made many new friends. Thank you to all who made this an enjoyable if fattening event.
An interesting Chat
I must take some home
A nice glass of bubbly
*Madrugada is the name chosen for a pioneering multi-cultural project designed to help people and their families in the Algarve to change how they live and cope with serious illness, by strengthening their general health and emotional well-being.
Fun in the Sun in Aid of UNIR
Silves Rotarians and their guests enjoyed an afternoon of fun, food and games at David Trubshaw’s home near Portimão. Penny, Jackie and David extended an invitation to Rotarians and friends to join them in their garden, for an afternoon of fellowship in aid of UNIR*. Guests played games and won prizes and enjoyed a feast whilst relaxing in the sun with friends. Margarida Trindade of UNIR explained to guests about the project to open a support centre in Portimao and thanked them for their support. Guests donated over €1100 which will all go towards the project. A successful and happy day! Thank you to all who attended and supported the event.
Gathering
In the Shade
Oh Boy Dessert
Look what I won
Just a little relaxation
Just Look What They Do!
*UNIR is an Institution serving people with mental illness. A multidisiplinary team works with patients through training programmes and occupational activities that encourage and enable them to develop interpersonal and life skills ensuring their reintegration into society. For more information on UNIR visit their website. We are concentrating this year on raising funds (newsreport) to support the renovations at their new unit in Portimao.
UK Teachers visit to Silves Sul a success
Kate Broadribb and Charlotte Wells from Wildern School visited the Algarve last week to meet the students taking part in the Digital Media project at Silves Sul School. The Students and staff of Silves Sul provided a welcome tea as the teachers were shown around the England exhibition. They were then entertained with modern pop songs sung by students and accompanied by guitars annd drums. The teachers were introduced to the delights of Armação de Pêra whilst the students of Silves Sul used them as extras for their movie.
Silves Rotary Club held a dinner on the 1 May for the visitors and Kate and Charlotte gave a presentation to Rotary Club members, the Mayor of Armação de Pêra and staff from the Silves Sul School about the introduction of Digital Media in their UK school and the impact that it has had on results. Members felt encouraged that their funding and the efforts of the students of Silves Sul would provide opportunities and experiences which would impact on their future success.
Prof. Carlos (Director Silves Sul), Kate Broadribb (Wildern School), Alan Winn(President RC Silves), Charlotte Wells (Wildern School), Recardo Pinto (Mayor Armanção de Pêra)
Following a tour of Silves Sul School, Kate and Charlotte were treated to a private showing of the films the students have prepared for entry into the oscars at Wildern School in July. They were impressed with the films they saw and look forward to their entry. It is hoped to take a representative group of students and staff to the Oscars event in the UK.
All in all a successful visit.
5 June Concert by Wind Quintet “Pasu”
Last year’s concert, was the most successful yet! Comments from our guests were ” Best event I have been to in the Algarve since we moved here”, “Lovely evening well done” and “a delightful concert and a lovely evening”. This year’s concert is on the 5 June at 18:30. The evening will start with drinks and canapés in the moorish gardens before guests are treated to an interesting programme of music by the quintet “Pasu”at the delightful Casa da Cultura Islâmica e Mediterrânica in Silves.
Pasu was founded in 20 August 2008, on the occasion of ” International Summer Academy of Chamber Music Niedersachsen” of students from the four conservatories in North Rhine -Westphalia , Detmold, Dusseldorf , Essen and Cologne . The members of the ensemble , Julia Bremm (flute) , Louise Rummel (oboe) , Yousef Eisa ( clarinet), Olivia Comparot (bassoon) and Anna Katharina Swartman ( horn ), are all still studying with renowned professors in their field and are currently working in various German orchestras . They continue to expand their repertoire and present in their concerts, and chamber music for the pleasure of their audiences. This young ensemble accepted in the spring of 2011 an invitation to the festival ” 
Musicales de Grillon ” in France and they played several concerts in Provence. In their varied concert programs they present both classical wind quintet pieces. Whether a formal concert or as musical accompaniment, the quintet ” Pasu ” offers an energetic and distinctive ensemble sound , which creates a memorable experience for each of their concerts.
Their exciting and varied programme for this event consists of:
W.A.Mozart – Fantasie,
Félix Mendelssohn – Quintette,
Maurice Ravel – Le Tombeau de Couperin,
Antonín Dvořák – Streichquartett
György Ligeti – Six Bagatelles More detailed Programme
Places are limited as this unusual venue only seats 80. It is a wonderful opportunity to share good music in interesting surroundings. Please book directly at Rotary Club de Silves info.rotarysilves@gmail.com for you and your friends or telephone 919240882. A minimum donation of €15 per person is required and all profits from this event will go to support our Education Programmes.
We are extremely grateful to the for the loan of such a lovely venue. Directions
Presentation evening for the Cookery Competition 2014
The Guests of Honour, Students of Silves Sul and Almancil
The Silves Rotary Club joined with Almancil Rotary Club on the 2 April to celebrate the finalists for the jointly funded cookery competition between the Schools of Silves Sul and Almancil and to officially declare the winner. Guests were welcomed at the Conrad Hotel, Almancil to be served the winning menu but this time cooked by the chef’s of the Conrad Hotel themselves. The students and teachers of the schools were present to witness the delight with which the winning menu was received by Rotarians and their guests. The executive chef Andrew Mc Gee was surprised by the desserts of both teams and served them in combination to perfection.
Throughout the month of March, The judges spent 6 days tasting food prepared, cooked and served by the students of Almancil and Algoz schools. They have been treated to some interesting and delicious dishes. The grand final took place at the Conrad Hotel on the 24 March. The students were presented with a black box of ingredients and ask to cook and serve a three course meal. They mastered the high tech kitchen at the Conrad Hotel and Pedro’s team from Almancil produced prawns in garlic, filet steak with spinach, potatoes and caramelised onion followed by a chocolate mousse. Erica’s team from Algoz cooked prawns in a Marie Rose and brandy sauce, filet steak with spinach and parsnip pureé and an orange desert. The competition was very close but after much debate, Algoz School were declared the winners by a squeak.
The students received personalised aprons and certificates. The Silves Sul School was presented with the trophy which they will be able to display in school for the year, alongside a replica which they will be able to keep. The runners up Almancil School also received a crystal plaque to display in school. Both teams have been offered works experience in the Conrad Hotel.
The Runners-up Agrupamento Vertical de Almancil
The Winners Agrupomento Escolas de Silves Sul
Next year it is hoped to offer the opportunity more schools as part of both rotary clubs work in promoting educational opportunities for the students of the Algarve.
Well Done Everybody!
Successful Exhibition of Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales
This Brothers’ Grimm Bicentary Exhibition ” Imagination of the Brothers’ Grimm showed a cross section of over 100 pictures, by different artists, covering a wide spectrum through the history of Fairy Tale illustrations over the last 200 years. It was complemented by the paintings, murals, sculptures and mobiles produced by the students of Lagoa and Silves in workshops held in their schools. It has already been shown in Germany, Denmark, Japan, New Zealand and Scotland. It was organised by German artist Gudrun Bartels and assisted by Rotarian David Trubshaw. The exhibition was supported by :
Some examples of the childrens work:
There will be a second chance to view the Exhibition when it moves to Armação de Pêra later this year. The closing ceremony was attended by Gudrun Bertels (centre) and Berhhard Reuter (President South Niedersachsen, Gottingen) with (l to r) Isabel Flores, David Trubshaw, Michael Bach (Hon German Consul) and Alan Winn, President of Silves Rotary.
God Save Our Leaking Roof 16 April 2014:
Guests
Silves Sul Student
This delightful revue written and directed by club member David Butler Cole was full of comedy and music. The Gala Night was supported by the Silves Rotary Club and guests enjoyed drinks and canapés prior to the performance. 100 guests gathered at the Teatro Mascarenhas Gregório in Silves and enjoyed an evening of laughter and fun. Guests also had an opportunity to view paintings and art by BJ Boulter and David Trubshaw. The students of Silves Sul served the guests with their usual style, making the evening one to remember. The Gala night raised €1522. The money raised goes to Castelo de Sonhos, one of our favourite beneficiaries.
David Trubshaw (Artist) and Guest
Alan Winn (RC Silves President) and Guests
Alan Winn (RC Silves President) and Art Display.
Cookery Competition: The winner is declared.
Teams with the presidents of the Rotary Clubs and Conrad Chef’s
Erica’s winning team
This month has seen the finals of the Schools Cookery Competition. The judges have spent 6 days tasting food prepared, cooked and served by the students of Almancil and Algoz schools. They have been treated to some interesting and delicious dishes. The grand final took place at the Conrad Hotel. The students were presented with a black box of ingredients and ask to cook and serve a three course meal. They mastered the high tech kitchen at the Conrad Hotel and Pedro’s team from Almancil produced prawns in garlic, filet steak with spinach, potatoes and caramelised onion followed by a chocolate mousse. Erica’s team from Algoz cooked prawns in a Marie Rose and brandy sauce, filet steak with spinach and parsnip pureé and an orange desert. The competition was very close but after much debate, Algoz School were declared the winners by a squeak. The presentation to the winners will be at the joint dinner meeting of the Almancil and Silves clubs on the 2 April at the Conrad Hotel.
The winning menu:
Prawn’s Marie Rose
Filet steak, spinich and parsnip pureé
Orange pudding
Rotary Clube de Silves 