On Saturday and Sunday, 7th and 8th June, the third “People Helping People” arraial was held on the street along side the Penha da França chapel. The objectives of the function were to raise funds for the charity, dispense information about the charity to interested people attending, and generally to build a community spirit amongst the regulars at the English Mass and the organisers of the charity which was initiated by Father Bernardino Andrade, to help the most needy and marginalised in our society.
As in the previous years the food was offered for a voluntary donation, and our chairman, Alexandre Silva (who is also Father Bernardino’s grand nephew), made a wonderful effort in approaching various firms asking for their help.
The event was well attended by both locals and tourists alike, and there was much convivality between people who hadn’t know each other previously. Money was collected via the selling of drinks, raffle tickets and an auction of three crucifixes generously made and donated by one of our community Albert de Nobrega.
The Grupo Folclórico e entnográfico da Boa Nova performed folk dancing.
We are indebted to the following businesses and donors without whom this event would not have been possible:
* Albert de Nobrega * LuxStar (lighting) * Vario sport * Restaurant Moynihans * Restaurante Casal da Penha de França * Hotel Quinta da Penha de França * Faria & Filhos (and their team) * Enomania * Xavelha wines * Justino * Henriques e Henriques * Barbeito * Libargel * ECM (Empresa Cervejas da Madeira) * Madeira Cash * EEM (Empresa Eletricidade da Madeira) * Junta de frequesia da Sé * Funchal City Council
