Here comes the summer! What can we look forward to in the garden in June?
Enjoy May – it’s the last month before the Big Heat.
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.
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
This recipe is simple but very tasty and filling.
For all of you who miss tinned baked beans read on.
A Greek recipe which is great for a picnic, a summer BBQ or as a starter.
Here a very easy recipe for a typical Dutch dish.
Milk Braised Pork
Great Sunday Lunch or Family gathering.
Mr Chris Sainty has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic in succession to Ms Kirsty Hayes.
Mr Sainty will take up his appointment in summer 2018. 
CURRICULUM VITAE
Full name: Christopher James Sainty
Married to: Sarah Helen Sainty
Children: Three
2015 – 2017 FCO, European Correspondent and Head of Europe (South) Department, Europe Directorate
2011 – 2015 Rome, Deputy Head of Mission
2008 – 2010 Islamabad, Political Counsellor
2006 – 2008 The Hague, Deputy Head of Mission
2004 – 2006 FCO, Head of EU Presidency Department
2000 – 2004 Madrid, First Secretary (Political)
1998 – 2000 FCO, Head of Newsroom, Press Office
1996 – 1998 FCO, Common Foreign and Security Policy Unit
1992 – 1996 New Delhi, Second Secretary (Political)
1990 – 1992 FCO, Hong Kong Department
1989 Joined the Diplomatic Service