October in your Vegetable garden in Portugal
Things to do in November in your Veg Garden in Portugal.
March is a busy time down in the veg patch.
Things to do in September in your garden in Central Portugal.
Things to do in the Veg. garden in July and August.
There are lots of beaches in central Portugal, we have picked out 10 of our favourites. They are a mix
Óbidos Chocolate Festival takes place around March/April each year.
One of biggest Motorbike Festivals in Portual
Preparations for the Festa start early in Tomar.
In the second of Hey Portugal's series about “Festa dos Tabulerios” in Tomar Sylvia and Peter take a look at
Meatballs with Endive and Potato Puree
Here a very easy recipe for a typical Dutch dish.
A Greek recipe which is great for serving for a picnic, at a summer BBQ or as a starter.
Here is the recipe you have all been waiting for. For all of you who miss tinned baked beans read
Milk Braised Pork
Great Sunday Lunch or Family gathering.
Fish with Pesto Roasted Peppers and Tomatoes
This recipe is simple but very tasty and filling.
Don't be alarmed by forum posts about the NHS changing rules for Expats, it does not affect residents in Portugal.
Press reports in 2014 caused fear and concerns among British Expats in Portugal and those thinking of moving here, when we were warned that the NHS were making changes that may exclude payments for overseas expats after 30 months and recommending everyone buy Private Health Insurance. You can stop worrying, we have got the facts for you.
The Facts about NHS and Expats.
After consultation with the British Consulate in Portugal and the UK DWP (department for Work and Pensions) we can still say that the 2014 changed rules still do not apply to Portugal.
For people who have not reached retirement age, in order to register with the Healthcare system in Portugal you only need to be a resident of Portugal, there are no other requirements. This requirement differs from other European countries and overrides European and British rules. 
The rules are different for people who are retired and these changes did not affect the NHS scheme for overseas residents.
For information and clarity we have included the statement from the DWP (below) as this will apply to other EEA countries that only have the minimum standards, such as Spain and France, but it does not apply to Portugal, at this time.
There has never been a better reason to chose Portugal over other European countries for you early retirement.
Please share this article to ensure that all Expats are fully informed and can stop worrying about this.
This is the information we received from the DWP:
" At present people looking to retire early to an EEA country, and who have recently made national insurance contributions in the UK, are able to apply for a “residual S1 form” (previously known as an E106) to cover their healthcare needs for up to 30 months. This entitlement may change in the near future.
Removing this form of access to healthcare when abroad brings the Department of Health into line with the rest of Europe, as this form of cover has been over and above the Department’s obligations under the European Regulations.
The Department of Health is continuing to work through the operational implications of the change and will make a further announcement once this work has been completed and Ministers have reached a final decision. The change would not affect state pensioners, workers or current holders of the S1 form. It would only affect those applying for the residual S1 for the first time."