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Triumphant Return
The returning group with Silves Rotary Secretary Isabel Flores and President Alan Winn
Staff and students from the Silves Sul Group of schools have now returned from their visit to Wildern School in Southampton. 6 students had entered their multi media work into the Wildern School Oscars as part of an exchange organised by the Silves Rotary Club. Staff stayed with Rotarians in the Southampton area and students were hosted by the families of pupils at the Wildern School. The movie about the emancipation of women submitted by Sarah Piña won the Best International Film category against very strong opposition from her fellow students. Along with an Oscar Sara also won movie camera
Sara and her Oscar
Much to the surprise of the Algarve visitors another camera was warded to the school in recognition for their outstanding work. This was received on behalf of the school br Dr Carlos Silva the principal of Escola Agrupamento Silves Sul. Whilst students attended lessons along with their hosts, staff had a chance to share expertise with their UK counterparts. Dr Carlos also spent a very useful 40 minutes with the head teacher at Wildern and an agreement was reached to have further cooperation between the two schools.
The visit was a success on many levels with the students making new friends and experiencing family life in the UK, and staff having an opportunity to look at different methods and approaches to teaching and learning.
All this would not have been possible without the support of all those who attended fundraising events organised by the Silves Rotary Club, the help of the Hedge End Rotary Club members in Southampton and the personal donation given by their Past President, Rosemary Hall.
Off to the Oscars
An excited group of students and teachers gathered at Faro airport on friday 11 July to depart on their Oscar adventure in the UK. The students have been working on film and digital media project at Silves Sul School and their movies were entered into the Oscars at Wildern School in Southampton. Six films have been shortlisted and they will find out whose has been chosen as number one at the ceremony on Monday 14 July. The event is well known in the UK but this is the first time that students from other EU countries have submitted entries. Silves Rotary President Alan Winn is accompanying the students and will be awarding the Oscar for Best Animation. Silves Rotary Club has raised funds to enable the student and teacher exchange and to purchase resources for the students to use. It is hoped that the students will become digital leaders in this area and mentor other students across the Algarve. Watch out for the Algarve Oscars next year!
We will publish the result as soon as we know it.
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.
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.
Essential items for Castelo dos Sonhos
In the New Year, Alan and David Butler Cole spent a hectic morning at Lidl’s supermarket taking advantage of offers on essential items which the poor of the community lacked. The money you have donated so far this rotary year was stretched to its limits to purchase some of the basic items such as milk, olive oil, tinned sausages and juice and much more so urgently needed. Thanks to everybody who donated through coffee mornings and other events.
Your help is still needed, if you are tidying out for spring then bear us in mind as old clothes, duvets, towels and blankets are always welcome!
Rotary Clube de Silves 