Hello

[Ronnie the Painter]

Hi Everyone

I have just moved into Carvoeiro and am looking for advice about the social scene in the area? I am a single guy early 50s who is hoping to meet new people of any age who would like to meet up for coffee/drinks etc

I am also looking for work I am a painter/decorator with over 36 years experience if I can be of service please let me know

Looking forward to hearing any replies
Many Thanks
ronnie

[Geoff]

You would always be welcome on our walks, but we won't be out till November, see :
viewforum.php?f=39

[algarve123]

Lucky you Ronnie, great place to be.

The Carvoeiro Clube de Tenis seems to be a great place to start as they have alot of different activities advertised. There is no shortage of really good friendly bars in the town either! Its always felt like a very welcoming place and i would inagine you will have no problem settling in.

Best of luck with your new move

[Ronnie the Painter]

Hi Geoff and Algarve
firstly thank you both for your replies Geoff I would very much like to join in one of your walks how do I go about signing up?
Algarve thank you for your advice and encouraging words so good to have positive feedback as in the past I have received a lot of negativity!! I will try find out more information re your recommendations.
If anyone out there does have any spare time to meet up for a chat /coffee/drink please get in touch
many thanks
ronnie

[Geoff]

Geoff I would very much like to join in one of your walks how do I go about signing up?

If you go to the CVO Ramblers site ( see above) you will see that each walk is publicised there, with an invitation to just sign up & come along....I have had to restrict the numbers to about 20 last winter as they were getting too popular , but can always squeeze you in! They last about 2 to 2.5 hours. We are a sociable group, mixture of old regular friends and newcomers ( like yourself). Have a read through of a couple of the reports....see viewforum.php?f=39

We invariably have a coffee or beer after ...sometimes, a group will stay and have the local Prato do Dia, about 7.5€ for a good value 2 course meal with wine. You will find that prices in the country are a lot cheaper than in town.

You also get to see parts of the Carvoeiro neighbourhood that you wouldn't always get to on your own. No charge of course....Julie Statham also runs weekly walking groups, but not in the summer, for €5 pp : see Portuguese News adverts.

The APAA Animal Charity usually organise monthly events of one sort or another where you can meet like minded people...visit the APAA shop in Silves for details. For something a bit different, you can always try the Algarve Hash House Harriers...if you want to know more, ask!

I am not a pubby person, but I gather that Hemingway's on the out road is a sociable place....and Bistro 72 on the out road, right hand side, has some good live 60/70 music , at least when Jailhouse Dave plays there.

Just be aware that the summer population is mainly transient tourists , but there is a lively winter scene when a lot of us come back for the lovely weather.

[smudger]

Agree about Hemingways being popular with ex-pats. Dave who runs the bar could put you in touch with local tradesmen who may need painter. Bistro 72 currently shut and being painted!!!! New operator hopes to open before end of season.

[Ronnie the Painter]

Hi Smudger That typical of my luck ha ha I hear that one of few places that have pool table

[algarve123]

Hi Smudger That typical of my luck ha ha I hear that one of few places that have pool table

Jailhouse has a good pool table in a nice area upstairs Ronnie and is a nice spot to catch some live music

[smudger]

Hi Smudger That typical of my luck ha ha I hear that one of few places that have pool table

Think Bar Bara just up from Smilers has a pool table.

[VON VON]

Harrys Bar on the out road. Quiz nights wednesdays, mostly Ex pats and tourists and is open all year round very friendly atmosphere. Mine hosts Ida and Bob Harris and Ida does a mean chilli.

[Ronnie the Painter]

Thanks for all of the advice guys if your out and about and you see a guy covered in paint it probably me!! If you give me a tap on shoulder I will be pleased t buy you a drink
Von Von Bob and Ida no longer run Harrys bar although they do still own it it is now run by Aaron and Sue and Aaron is as mad as a box of frogs ha ha

[smudger]

Thanks for all of the advice guys if your out and about and you see a guy covered in paint it probably me!! If you give me a tap on shoulder I will be pleased t buy you a drink
Von Von Bob and Ida no longer run Harrys bar although they do still own it it is now run by Aaron and Sue and Aaron is as mad as a box of frogs ha ha

UMMM so many folk with paint and/or plaster covered trousers, could be anybody!!! Agree, in a nice way, about Aaron, seemed everytime came to CVO he working in a different bar. Come to think of it......haven't seen young Archie in a while.

[Ronnie the Painter]

Not that tall, chubby and grey haired hope that narrows it down a bit ha ha

Yes Aaron is something else I also say that in a nice way and I believe wee Archie is at summer school at the moment

[Geoff]

Trust you have settled in now, Ronnie....if you want to sign up for walks, go to:

viewforum.php?f=39