The Musical Advent, an initiative of the Directorate of Artistic Education Services (DSEA), started on the 1st of December and continues until the 24th. From December 1st to the 24th, at 9 am, a video will be published on DRE’s social networks – Facebook (@DREMadeira), Instagram (@dre.madeira), and YouTube (@direcaoregionaldeeducacao7854)…
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Local artisans have until the 15th, the opportunity to participate in Falésia Market, which takes place at the Leroy Merlin Funchal store, as part of a partnership with Falésia Atelier. The initiative started last October aiming to create a monthly mini eco-market, promoting the circular economy, and appealing to more…
Black smoke billowing out from the outpatient area of the Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital triggered teams from two fire brigades on Tuesday morning, shortly after 10 am. According to what it was possible to ascertain, the fire is thought to have originated from a pile of pallets that were left…
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The President of the Regional Government is pleased with the official switching on of this year’s Christmas lights in Funchal and now wants to try to improve the initiative over the next few years, due to the high expectations of locals and visitors to the island. Regarding this year’s lighting,…
PLAZA Madeira will celebrate its first Christmas under the theme of solidarity and sustainability. The most anticipated moment for the little ones is at 16:00 on the 1st of December when Father Christmas arrives at the shopping centre. It is in a magical and joyful environment that Father Christmas will…
After the success of the eleven previous editions of the ‘My Christmas Card’ contest, which began in 2012, the competition has received thousands of entries. With its continued popularity, the National Association of Teachers (ANP) – Regional Section of Madeira, will promote the XII edition of this initiative for all…
CBM is pleased to announce the return of professor Paulo Borges to Madeira on December 7th to lead a workshop on meditation. This event constitutes an introductory step to meditative practice, accessible to anyone. Professor Borges is professor of Medicine and Meditation at the Faculty of Medicine of the University…
With the arrival of Christmas, MadeiraShopping has several festive experiences prepared for the whole family, which include Father Christmas and the right amount of magic to thrill and entertain young ones. Father Christmas officially arrives on the 30th of November at 11:30 and has a “street” through the corridors of…
Early this evening the fish market in the Mercado dos Lavradores became a colourful and lively venue for the opening Christmas concert ‘The Magic of Christmas at the Market.’ Classics such as The Greatest Showman, Beauty and the Beast, All I Want for Christmas, and many others were performed by…
52% of the 304 respondents to the latest JM survey “Do you agree with the introduction of a new holiday on the 2nd of April (Autonomy Day)?” Answered affirmatively. The second most voted (19.1%) was from those who disagree with the idea of introducing this new holiday, which still needs…
The Madeira Food Bank (Banco Alimentar) has confirmed that it will hold a new food collection ‘Saco Campaign’ from the 30th of November to the 1st of December throughout the island’s supermarkets. Between the 28th of November and the 8th of December, the ‘Ajuda Vale’ campaign will also take place,…
For all of you needing an early Christmas illumination fix Santa Cruz is the place to go. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
Holy Trinity Church, Funchal will be hosting a mini Christmas Fair on Sunday the 24th of November from 12:30 -14:30. There will be a selection of Christmas cards, decorations, and goodies on sale. We look forward to seeing you there. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
The Mayor of Funchal presented, earlier this afternoon, the ‘Funchal Christmas’ programme, which starts on the 25th of November and ends on the 6th of January. On Monday, the 25th at 5:30 pm, Praça do Peixe, located at the market is the stage for a ‘Christmas Magic musical.’ The Christmas…