Join our  Cat Charity Walk, to help raise funds for the Mr No Ears Cat Haven's external project "Silves Street Cats".

I am organizing a fundraising walk to support the external project "Silves Street Cats" by Mr. No Ears Cat Haven's charity. The funds raised will contribute to facilitating adoptions and providing care for stray cats that cannot be re-homed due to age and disability. If you're interested in participating in this cat charity walking event, please secure your spot.

🐈 The charity project, Mr. No Ears Cat Haven, derived its name from a white cat in Albufeira who underwent ear removal surgery due to cancer. Funding for this operation was made possible through contributions from sponsors globally, including those here in Portugal.

🌡The organization operates in a manner similar to a hospice, specializing in caring for numerous cats dealing with severe illnesses and injuries. They offer love, creating a secure and joyful environment for these feline companions.

🥾I, Cheryl, will be leading the walk along the picturesque path beside the Funcho River. We'll traverse through pine and cork forests, eventually reaching the hilltop church. From this vantage point, you'll enjoy sweeping views of the rural Algarve countryside, known for its cattle farming and hunting grounds. Along the way, we might share the route with a shepherd and his flock of sheep, providing a unique encounter.

Covering approximately 6km in about 1 hour, this walk is generally moderate, with the exception of a 180-meter incline leading to the church. You have the option to skip this part and wait for the group's return. Additionally, there's a slope on your way back, just before reaching the entrance to the road leading to our destination, Figs on the Funcho.

☕️If you would like to skip the walk and join us for refreshments only then join us at about 11am

Refreshments, including coffee/tea and cake, will be provided following the walk. It's a chance to forge new friendships and connections in person. We also appreciate any contributions of cake donations.

Date: 12 April 2025 at 10h30

Location: Figs on the Funcho, S.B. Messines, Algarve, Portugal

The event is free, but we welcome donations afterwards.

Kindly register your interest to assist us with catering
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🐈 If the readers would like to make a donation directly to the charity, contact can be made with the charity ” Mr No Ears Cat Haven”; a Portuguese registered non-profit organisation at abrigoparagatos@gmail.com

☕️ We also appreciate any contributions of cake donations.

🐑 🌳The out-and-back walk, starting from Figs on the Funcho, will follow the path along the river Funcho and pass through pine and cork forests before reaching the church perched on the hill. The hill top has bucolic vistas of the Algarve’s rural countryside where cattle are raised and animals hunted. The walking route is shared with the shepherd and as it is the lambing season we may meet his flock of sheep and cute lambs.

🐈‍⬛ Walking distance is approximately 6km and will take about 1 hour to complete. This is a moderately easy walk except for the 180 meter incline that leads up to the church, however, you can opt not to do it and wait for the walking group to return. Also there is the incline, on your return, just before reaching the entrance to the road that leads to our location, Figs on the Funcho.

🐈 Let Graham and Cheryl know if you wish to do a shorter version of this route.

Coffee/tea and cake will be served after the walk and you will have an opportunity to make new friends and connections face-to-face.