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Chapter I
Arrival on the sand
The wind was kind. The kind of one o'clock that says stay all afternoon. Guests filtered in, names ticked off, a cold drink pressed into hands before introductions were finished.
Beach Tombola Charity Fundraiser · Recap
Thank you.
Here's what we did together.
The Pirata Beach Bash is done and the numbers are in. Together we raised €1,375 for the Portimão Soup Kitchen, gained 3 new volunteers, and had a brilliant afternoon on the beach at Meia Praia.
Here's a full recap, a thank you to everyone involved, and a look at what's coming next on 22 August.
Become a Friend
From €10/month · 100% to the kitchen
Recap · 14 May 2026
Meia Praia · Lagos
Sunny. 24°C.
37.1°N · 8.7°W
With thanks to our sponsors
These businesses made it happen
Every prize on the tombola and raffle table was donated by a local business. Please support them when you can.
The Recap
Numbers from the day
50 guests on the sand at Meia Praia. Beach tennis and cornhole through the afternoon. A raffle, then the big tombola draw, then golden hour. Most importantly, money in the kitchen's account on Monday morning and three new volunteers ready for their first shift.
€1,375
raised for the kitchen
transferred directly, no admin fees
50
guests on the sand
sold out, personal, easy-going
3
new volunteers
starting their first kitchen shift
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An afternoon
An afternoon in five chapters.
Fifty people. One strip of sand. A bar, a tombola drum, two cornhole boards, and the kind of golden hour the Algarve does on its better days. Here is how it played out.
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II
Chapter II
The games began
Cornhole and beach tennis. No coaching, no scoreboard. A queue formed by accident, dissolved into laughter, and a winning shot got an entire table on its feet.
III
Chapter III
Fifty on the sand
By mid-afternoon the bar was busy and the seats were full. Friends, strangers, a couple of regulars from the kitchen, all crowded under the wide umbrella. Every prize name got a cheer. Some got a roar.
IV
Chapter IV
Prizes and handshakes
Ten prizes from local Algarve businesses, each one handed over with a story. The bottle of wine that came with a hug. The hair voucher that drew a delighted yelp. A medal on every podium step.
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Chapter V
Golden hour, and home
The light turned. People stayed for one more. Money in the kitchen's account on Monday. Three new volunteers ready for their first shift. The fire faded, the umbrella came down.
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A good afternoon. A small dent in a real problem. Same again in August.
14 May 2026 · Meia Praia, Lagos
A few more frames
Keep it going
Become a Friend of the kitchen
If you would like to support the kitchen, or know someone who would, the Friends page is the place. Options start at €10 a month, or a custom one-time gift. Every cent goes directly to the kitchen. No admin fees, no middlemen.
What's next
A few common questions
Quick answers to the things people have been asking since the day.
What is the next fundraiser event?
Vine & Fire takes place on Saturday 22 August at Arvad Vineyard, Estômbar. The first release is sold out now, and the reserve list is open through the event page.
How much did we raise?
€1,375, transferred directly to the Portimão Soup Kitchen's account on the Monday after the event. We took zero from ticket revenue.
Where do donations go?
100% to the Portimão Soup Kitchen, run by the International Christian Fellowship Church of Portimão. The kitchen serves over 200 people, three days a week, free of charge.
I want to volunteer. How?
Reply to any newsletter email or contact psksoupkitchen@gmail.com. We'll put you in touch with the kitchen lead for a service day shift.
Can my business sponsor a prize?
Yes. We're putting the prize list together for August now. Get in touch and we'll send the sponsor pack.
Can I share these photos?
Please do. Tag the event and the kitchen so more people find us. If you're in one of these photos and would prefer not to be, just email us.
The next chapter
Vine & Fire.
22 August.
A private vineyard dinner at Arvad with chef João Marreiros of Loki. Five courses, one long table, fire, music, and the same cause. The first release is sold out now, and the reserve list is open for any returned seats or future updates.