The historic centenary of the start of the First World War is being marked all over the world – and the Algarve is no exception.
The Portugal branch of the Royal British Legion – the Legion was founded by veterans of the First World War who adopted the poppy as their symbol of Remembrance and hope – has organised two events in the Algarve to remember the outbreak of what came to be known as The Great War.
Branch chairman Jacquie Collins explained: “Given this will be the first Remembrance 100 years on from the start of the Great War we felt, we should mark it both in the eastern and the west Algarve.”
On Sunday, November 9 there will be a service at St Luke’s Church, Gorjões, near Sta Bárbara de Nexe, followed by lunch in Le Marquis Restaurant, which is adjacent to the church.
This will be followed two days later on Tuesday, November 11 by a Remembrance Day dinner and dance buffet at the Picanhas Grill Restaurant, situated on the road to Praia da Luz from the EN125, from 7.30pm onwards and costing €18 per person.
There will be a special “all-you-can-eat” gourmet buffet, and each diner will be given two tokens to be exchanged for a half-bottle of wine or two large beers or soft drinks (any other drinks to be paid for separately).
Said Jacquie: “Organiser James Howe has confirmed that there is a well stocked bar, and a sitting area available in which to chill out. Music will be provided by “Jamie” with a range of music to suit all tastes, and all proceeds will go to this year’s Poppy Appeal.
“So come and join us for a sing song and do not forget your dancing shoes. There are a limited number of seats available, so book early.”
Jacquie added: “Tickets can be posted back to you or collected on the door.” Cheques in favour of the Associação British Legion Portugal should be sent to The Secretary, Lar da Colina, Terras Brancas Luz 101Z, Lagos 8600-207.
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By Matt D’Arcy
