These hills and surrounding valleys, the would-be-home of important wildlife. Jenny Clarke, President of APAA has seen the change. “We’re most concerned about the creatures relying on the natural habitat to exist.”

The Association for Protection of Animals Algarve normal concerns for welfare of domestic animals of all kinds. As well as the growing importance of feral cat-colonies. Now, earmarked for solar panels, lightening the electricity load for the environment, robbing the surrounding hills of Senhora do Verde, Alcalar and other areas, of their green leafy, shrubbery and forests “It happened quietly at first.

Then suddenly where we had beautiful natural country side we now have rutted, puckered brown, scab-like views surrounding us.” There already had been a large movement of animals that had been happily living there. They have to find new nesting areas, places to hunt and thrive. Most will die. Almost forgotten flowers and shrubs have disappeared completely. “One wonders what will become extinct within this particular area within the next decade or so.” Indeed. The storks seemed to be taking off again. Having just established their new colonies here. The US has published numerous fact sheets. Californian stretches of solar panels. Their findings are quite frightening. Flocks of incoming and outgoing birds dying, crashing into what they believe to be rivers and lakes. The sunshine reflection has horrid alternatives to cheaper electricity. No ‘cheeps’ no flight paths. No birds. “Our foxes, lynx, have already been moved on by motorways, golf courses.” Jenny smiles ruefully. “All progress is welcomed, of course. But within reason and tolerable for our lifestyles and surrounding habitat.” A price to pay?


Diaries! Dinner and Dance Fonta da Pedra 23 November 7.30pm popular ‘Poor Man’s Band’. Menu: Couverts, Beef Stew or Bacalhau com Natas, Vegetarian Pasta dish. desserts, wine, beer water and coffee. 27.50€ members/30€ Non. Book now. 12th December at Recanto dos Mouros lunch! Couverts. Soup. Lamb Stew or Pork in Grape Sauce or Bacalhau Prawns c/natas or Vegetarian Mushroom Risotto. Dessert, coffee, wine, beer, water 27,50€ Members/Non 30€. Carmen Danen will be singing some favourite songs.

APAA’s charity shops Alvor and Silves. House, garden, patio and special pressies. Tote-bags Christmas Bargains, special treats. Don’t miss out on the home-made goodies Jenny’s jams, preserves, pickles and marmalades. Jackie’s scrummy short-bread cookies. (Also at ‘Pop-Ups’) All Association for Protection of animals Algarve’s funds: SNiP (Spaying & Neutering Programme) & abandoned animals.

Facebook auction: 8-16 November Even if you only spend a few euros, it will help either APAA or Algarve Emporium Charity.

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Events info: events.apaaportugal@gmail.com

Emporium Facebook Auction: https://www.facebook.com/groups/594035701307971