SALLY GOODCHILD’s PASSING

The life of the greatly loved Sally Goodchild will be celebrated next Thursday (28^th May) in a gathering of family and friends at the Club Nau next to the beach at Praia Grande, Ferragudo.

It is being organised by her husband, Sean, who closely cared for Sally until she finally passed away a few days ago having just reached the age of 64. 

Sally’s daughters Emily and Sarah, her brother Peter and sister Julie, attended a cremation service.

Thursday’s gathering will start at 3 pm and continue into the evening. Everyone who knew Sally will be welcome at Club Nau.

Words of admiration will be spoken publicly at 5 pm by some of those who knew Sally best.

Sally’s favourite colour was blue and so those attending on Thursday are invited to wear something blue or clothing of other bright colours.

Any photos of Sally - or just a single flower, - would be appreciated.

Len  Port

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MADELEINE: BREAKING NEWS

A new documentary is in the making about the disappearance in May 2002 about Madeleine McCann who disappeared while on holiday with her  parents and two younger siblings in the Algarve coastal village of Praia da Luz in May 2002.

Described as a "mini" documentary, it is being compiled by Brent Stellender, a Norwegian private detective, Bernt Stellander, who spent seven years investigating in the area next to Praia do Luz. It resulted  in a comprehensive study comprising 850 pages entitled The Sudden Impulse.

Mr Stellander has told us that "many surprises are coming and new evidence against the McCanns.".

Portugal Newswatch  will continue to report  on this story as it develops.