http://weblog.themadeiratimes.com Online English newspaper of the island Madeira Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:38:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Visit our new site www.madeiraactive.com http://weblog.themadeiratimes.com/2009/08/04/madeira-active-2/ www.madeiraactive.com http://weblog.themadeiratimes.com/2009/05/10/madeira-active/ www.madeiraactive.co.uk http://weblog.themadeiratimes.com/2009/01/06/new-website/ A plea from Jennifer Mathieson Elderly Friends of ours purchased a timeshare at the Madeira Regency Club in 1988 and visited their purchase in 1990. They were thrilled with their investment and we spent a couple of enjoyable holidays out there with them. A few years later when Friends of theirs felt ... http://weblog.themadeiratimes.com/2008/11/11/are-there-any-quakers-in-madeira/ Christmas Illuminations from 23 November The preparations for the end-of-year festivities that take place all over the island begin in November. This event officially starts off on 23 November with the switching on of the Christmas Illuminations. The city of Funchal is transformed into a very beautiful life-size nativity scene, and the ... http://weblog.themadeiratimes.com/2008/11/10/newsletter-for-november/ http://weblog.themadeiratimes.com/2008/11/05/holiday-let-in-madeira/ A new petition has been set up in a bid to halt the work proposed to build a new cable car in the area of Rabacal. If you would like to sign the petition then click on the image above and fill in the petition on line. http://weblog.themadeiratimes.com/2008/11/03/petition-against-the-cable-car-at-rabacal/ Tall ships visit Funchal Pictures and arrangement by Tobi Hughes In October, destination Madeira is the stage for various sports and cultural events which will fill the remaining sunny days of Autumn. Make the most of this balmy climate and the still very pleasant temperature of this month, and go swimming in the sea ... http://weblog.themadeiratimes.com/2008/10/16/tourism-news-for-october/ . The programme of the commemorations of the World Tourism Day in Madeira includes the presentation of flowers and small gifts to tourists landing at Madeira Airport and in the streets of Funchal, free entry into museums and gardens, a concert of ancient music at the Palace of São Lourenço, performances ... http://weblog.themadeiratimes.com/2008/09/23/27th-%e2%80%93-commemorations-of-the-world-tourism-day-madeira/ The month of August on Madeira is known for its traditional festivities, amongst which the main religious feast “Festa de Nossa Senhora do Monte” is a highlight. You may choose the lush green freshness of the Laurissilva Forest, on Madeira, or the warm golden hues of the magnificent sandy ... http://weblog.themadeiratimes.com/2008/09/03/august-island-news/