We will be cracking open a few bottles of bubbly at Olhao after the walking football session on Thursday 19th September to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the introduction of walking football to the Algarve.
EAWF Promoting Awareness of Diabetes
For the next few months, EAWF will be raising funds and awareness in respect of diabetes. The fund raising will be from raffles and events organised by EAWF and a “one off” awareness event.
School rates walking football a great success
Jesus Ruiz, a teacher at a school in Los Palacios y Villafranca, south of Sevilla, was so impressed with walking football when he visited Tavira earlier this year that on returning to Spain he decided to introduce it to his school.
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EAWF Supports Local Groups
A record numbers of players participated in East Algarve Walking Football sessions in Tavira and Olhão during July and August.
Gail Buchanan
It is with deep sadness that we have learnt of the passing of Gail Buchanan in Scotland after a long and brave battle against cancer.
Fifty years ago Gail trained at Jordanhill Teacher Training College, Glasgow, and went on to work successfully in the travel industry before opening a shop with her husband Ross in Tavira Conceicao.
The East Algarve Walking Football family extends its heartfelt condolences to Ross and his family at this very sad time.
There is a tribute site dedicated to Gail at https://gail-buchanan.muchloved.com/ where you can leave any messages or make donations to “Maggie’s Centres” which provide cancer support.
EAWF 2019 Christmas Party
The Anual EAWF Christmas Party will be held on December 12th 2019 at the same venue as last year, Chicken Piri Piri on the N125 east of Tavira and Cabanas.
EAWF Informal Beach Party
All are welcome to the EAWF Informal Beach Party on August 1st 2019, from 2.30 pm
A Personal Message from the President
As a trustee of Centre Algarve, Moncarapacho, I am very aware of the heartbreaking stories of young people with special needs and their families that are referred to us.
Premier League player joins in EAWF session
Jonjo Shelvey, capped six times by England and currently with Newcastle United, was a welcome guest at last Thursday’s EAWF session in Olhão.
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EAWF Lawn Bowls Day
The first EAWF Bowls Day will take place at Pedras Lawn Bowling Club, Cabanas, on Saturday 20th April 2019.