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The following report has been related to me by a Belgium Hymer 700S owner whom I met the other week in Silves
The Algarve town of Silves is very popular with off-siters because, although it is not near the sea, it has a super castle to visit and the area where the vans park is near a supermarket and has access to water and a cassette emptying manhole. But the main reason for its popularity is that the mayor is very supportive of them.
Silves recently hit the national news when a freak tornado swept through the town causing a lot of damage.
Apparently (I wasn't there) it was back on telly and in the newspapers because a group of these freeloaders arranged a collection amongst themselves and raised €1800 which they took to the Council. The reporter told me the Mayor refused the money on behalf of the town but suggested a way it could be used to help the community.
I am told that the money bought nine new wheelchairs for the locals.
Having previously stated that 90% of what you hear on the motorhoming grapevine is rubbish l do hope this report is true...
JJ:Cool:
The Algarve town of Silves is very popular with off-siters because, although it is not near the sea, it has a super castle to visit and the area where the vans park is near a supermarket and has access to water and a cassette emptying manhole. But the main reason for its popularity is that the mayor is very supportive of them.
Silves recently hit the national news when a freak tornado swept through the town causing a lot of damage.
Apparently (I wasn't there) it was back on telly and in the newspapers because a group of these freeloaders arranged a collection amongst themselves and raised €1800 which they took to the Council. The reporter told me the Mayor refused the money on behalf of the town but suggested a way it could be used to help the community.
I am told that the money bought nine new wheelchairs for the locals.
Having previously stated that 90% of what you hear on the motorhoming grapevine is rubbish l do hope this report is true...
JJ:Cool:
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