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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A record numbers of players participated in East Algarve Walking Football sessions in Tavira and Olhão during July and August.
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.
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.
All are welcome to the EAWF Informal Beach Party on August 1st 2019, from 2.30 pm
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.
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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The first EAWF Bowls Day will take place at Pedras Lawn Bowling Club, Cabanas, on Saturday 20th April 2019.
In recognition of our esteemed President’s inclusion in the New Years Honours List, EAWF will be holding an alternative garden party on the 14th May 2019.
Our usual sessions next week are changing slightly due to the visit of the Mature Millers.
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