A charity golf tournament in aid of victims of the recent floods in Madeira was held at the Palheiro Golf course on 6 March 2010.

The event was organised by the Palheiro Estate holding company, Palheiro Estate SGPS SA, with all proceeds going to the Cruz Vermelha (Red Cross).
The tournament was held in good weather and was very well supported, with approximately 100 players taking part. The format for the golf was Texas Scramble, with players in teams of two.

The winning team were Jonathan Fletcher & Michael Blandy, with 61 net; followed by John Holt & Peter Jacques, 66 net; and Peter Booth & Philippe Moreau, also with 66 net.

The prize for the “longest drive” was won by Jonathan Fletcher, with Rubina Laranja winning the “closest to the hole” competition.
After the tournament, the players assembled in the Clubhouse for a buffet lunch, followed by the prize giving ceremony. The prizes were given out by Patrícia Rodrigues of Palheiro Golf and Edgar Rodrigues, the Palheiro Golf Professional.
The original announcement of the charity event had brought a surge of support from all those associated with the Palheiro Estate – both companies and private individuals. This support not only took the form of turning up on the day to be part of the event, but also the donation of a large number of tombola prizes and items to be auctioned. The items donated included works of art; a cruise; various holidays – an array of valuables which gave an indication of the degree of support this worthwhile cause has attracted.

The “Palheiro Estate for Madeira” event ended with the announcement that approximately €9000 had been raised, all of which is destined to help the victims of the flooding which struck the island on 20 February 2010.

The “Palheiro Estate for Madeira” appeal continues until the end of March, at which time all funds collected will be handed over to Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa da Madeira.

Donations can be made to the following account:

• Account nº: 000836892624

• NIB: 0007 0000 0083 6892 62423

• IBAN: PT50 0007 0000 0083 6892 6242 3

The MY Balancal featured in the prestigious Financial Times’ How to Spend It magazine, after a visit by correspondent Sebastian Hope. Sebastian spent two days fishing in Madeira, and was unfortunately one of the few unlucky ones in that he just missed out on catching a marlin. Very unlucky in fact, as the next day the biggest fish of the season was caught on MY Balancal – a whopper at more than 1000 lbs.

Read about it for yourself at: http://www.howtospendit.com

The first New Year’s Eve party at Palheiro Village went with a swing.  The weather cleared that evening showing Funchal and surrounding hills glittering in their finery.

Palheiro Village owners and rental guests joined in the fun at the Forum hosted by Ricardo and Amr where there was champagne and music.  The grand finale was of course the wonderful firework display at midnight.
Here’s to future parties at the Forum!

Happy New Year to all!

Palheiro golf recently started its ‘golf for girls’ school which was well attended.  This takes place every Saturday.

Lessons are from 11h to 12h, for girls aged 6 to 18.
Lessons cost is €3 per person, and will cover Putting, short and long game, as well as some of the basic rules of golf.
The price includes use of all equipment necessary.

There are still a few places available for girls wishing to participate - please phone or put their names down at Reception (tel 291 790 120) or e-mail edgar.rodrigues@palheiroestate.com

An unusual visitor was encountered by Golfers at the Palheiro Golf course on the subtropical island of Madeira. The Stork had probably lost its way and had decided that making home on the golf course was a very good option indeed. The Storks handicap has not yet been ascertained.

Depois do êxito do ano passado, a Madeira celebra uma vez mais as Noites Chill Out Madeira em Madrid e Barcelona, nos dias 4 e 5 de Junho, organizada pela Associação de Promoção da Madeira, em colaboração com a Secretaria Regional de Turismo e Transportes e o AICEP – Espanha.

Estes eventos têm como objectivo apresentar o Arquipélago da Madeira para um público muito restrito, num ambiente único. Este ano, os Aquários de Madrid e Barcelona serão o palco destas Noites.

Os eventos consistirão em dois jantares enquadrados em espaços distintos, cujo menu reflecte a gastronomia regional, congregando cerca de 100 convidados, entre os quais Directores e Executivos das principais Agências de Viagem espanholas, bem como Operadores de Turismo e imprensa espanhola especializada no sector turístico.

A localização especial para a celebração dos eventos remete para o objectivo de recriar a Madeira num âmbito aquático, o que se identifica completamente com o objectivo da Associação de Promoção da Madeira, dando a conhecer as características do destino, reflectindo na perfeição o ambiente da Madeira e Porto Santo.

As noites de Chill Out permitem um intercâmbio de impressões entre as entidades promotoras madeirenses e os representantes do sector turístico em Espanha, propondo uma aproximação à Madeira. De saída para Espanha, Kátia Carvalho, directora executiva da Associação de Promoção da Madeira, mencionou que: “Este evento vem no seguimento das Noites Chill Out criadas em 2007, uma acção diferente das Noites da Madeira até então realizadas em Madrid e Barcelona, com um conceito bastante diferente. Apenas os Directores das Agências de Viagens e Tour Operadores foram convidados, num total de 100 pessoas em cada cidade, para um jantar íntimo, num ambiente reservado, tranquilo e sofisticado, na presença da Associação de Promoção da Madeira, da Secretaria Regional de Turismo e Transportes e de alguns associados que nos acompanharão. Um evento para o qual foram convidados todos os nossos associados”.

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