Archived Month: October 2003

Youngsters in Noel Vassallo Cup final [25/10/03]

Nadur Youngsters on Saturday won a challenging semi-final against Kercem Ajax and will now face Zebbug Rovers in the Noel Vassallo Cup final on December 8th. Both squads had faced each other in last year's Noel Vassallo Cup final, with the whites claiming the cup. Meanwhile on Saturday Mark Marlow scored the Youngsters' 1,150th goal in official competitions. The game ended with one goal for both sides. After 120 minutes the Youngsters and Kercem Ajax were still on a 1-1 score. Following penalty shoot-outs the result was 5-3 for the whites. Mark Marlow, Mark Buttigieg, Jason Grech and Brian Portelli scored for the whites. Anthony Portelli had his shot saved. Click here for a detailed match report.

Enthusiasts enjoy annual bird show [19/10/03]

The annual bird show was held at the Mnarja Band Club on Sunday, 19th October. The show is organized annually by the Gozo Bird Breeding Society in collaboration with the Nadur Local Council. It was the perfect occasion for bird enthusiasts to meet and enjoy a wide selection of beautiful birds. Meanwhile, on Sunday, November 2nd, the Nadur Local Council will be distributing 1,200 olive trees to local farmers. The scheme was launched on June 21st during the Agricultural Fair.

Primary School wins language award [19/10/03]

The Nadur Primary School was one of seven schools which recently won an award during the Best Language Practice of the Year Award prize-giving ceremony, held at Maria Assunta Girls' Secondary School, Hamrun.

The English Literacy Project undertaken by the school was divided into four sections, from kindergarten classes to Grade 6, with the co-operation of the teachers and parents. The aim of the study was to enhance spoken English, while promoting bilingualism and enhancing creative writing. (source: The Sunday Times)

Youngsters move on to Noel Vassallo Cup S/F [18/10/03]

Nadur Youngsters will be facing Kercem Ajax in the Noel Vassallo Cup semi-finals to be played on October 25th. The Youngsters went through to the semis after winning over Victoria Hotspurs on Saturday. Joseph Portelli Cauchi scored the only goal of the match on the 7th minute of extra time. Click here for a match report prepared for us by Charlie Grech. Meanwhile, Kercem Ajax registered an important 4-1 victory over Ghajnsielem and will now face the Youngsters.

Baveno photos go online [17/10/03]

A group of 75 Nadurin spent a truly memorable week at Baveno (Italy) between October 7th and 12th. The group included Local Council officials, Archpriest Saviour Muscat and representatives of almost all local organisations. The group was accompanying Mayor Dr Chris Said who signed Nadur's second twinning agreement. Our partner-website, nadur.gov.mt, has prepared a special photo gallery which includes over 60 photos of the Baveno tour. Click here and enjoy. Meanwhile, the Nadur Local Council is preparing to celebrate Nadur Day on November 20th. A number of activities will be held to mark the occasion. 

Problem of overcrowding at school solved [16/10/03]

The problem of overcrowding at the Nadur Primary School has been solved after a new third year teacher started working at the school on Wednesday. Now there are three Year 3 classrooms instead of two, with both the students and their teacher having more space where to spend six hours each day. Meanwhile, the Nadur Primary School has unveiled its new Development Plan for the new academic year. You can download the detailed plan from the Primary School’s section.

Youngsters to face Xaghra in G.F.A. Cup S/F [12/10/03]

Thanks to the goals scored by Mario Bonello and Joseph Portelli Cauchi, Nadur Youngsters beat Kercem Ajax 2-0 and move on to the semi-finals of the G.F.A. Cup, where they will now face Xaghra United. The game was played on Sunday afternoon at the Sannat Ground. Both goals against Kercem Ajax were scored in the first half of the match (22nd, 39th minute). Charlie Grech has prepared a detailed match report. The game against Xaghra United will be played on New Year's Day. St Lawrence Spurs will face Zebbug Rovers in the other semi-final. 

Nadur Mayor signs twinning agreement with Baveno [11/10/03]

Nadur is now officially twinned with the Italian locality of Baveno. Nadur Mayor Dr Chris Said and his Baveno counterpart Dr Paolo Marchioni signed the twinning agreement in Baveno on Saturday. This is Nadur's second twinning agreement after a successful one with Cicciano (Naples) which was signed a few years ago by Mayor Said as well. "We are looking forward to this new exciting experience with the aim of exploiting all possible opportunities for the benefit of all Nadurin and their families," Nadur Mayor Dr Chris Said told june29th.com. Official photos will be available in the coming days. June29th.com is marking the occasion with a commemorative e-card.

Nadur group arrives in Baveno [07/10/03]

A group of around 75 Nadurin, including Mayor Dr Chris Said and representatives of a number of Nadur organistations, arrived in Baveno on Tuesday for a six-day visit. The Mayor of Baveno, Dr Paolo Marchioni, welcomed Nadur's delegation at Baveno's Council Hall on Monday evening. The Nadurin then met representatives of several Baveno associations in a special dinner held at one of Baveno's most beautiful hotels. Meanwhile, a Piemonte-based TV station on Monday aired a 20-minute documentary on Nadur. 

Bronze Age settlement in Nadur? [06/10/03]

The discovery of what was suspected to be an olive crusher dating back to Roman times on the outskirts of Nadur has led to a more interesting archeological find: a possible Bronze Age settlement. A large round stone, initially believed to be an olive crusher, is now thought to have been a grain crusher or flour mill. Lino Bugeja, of Marsascala, who had seen the stone embedded in a rubble wall, last Saturday accompanied George Azzopardi, the acting curator of the Gozo Archaeology Museum, and Nadur councillor Ruben Curmi to indicate the site to them. Early indications point to a Bronze Age settlement, which could date back to around 1500 BC. (source: The Times)

Week of activities at the Band Club [05/10/03]

The Mnarja Band Club is organising a week of events between Saturday, November 1st and Sunday, November 9th. The week will kick off with a Country Music Night with John Muscat, Johnny Gee, Marisa D'Amato and the Gozo Boy. There will be tombola on Sunday, a special Mass on Monday, a coffee morning on Tuesday, a children’s activity on Wednesday, a disco on Friday and an Mnarja Band concert on Saturday. Then, on Sunday, the Mnarja Band will take part in the annual St Coronato procession around Nadur’s main roads.

Parents worried as classrooms get too crowded [03/10/03]

A number of Nadur parents have contacted june29th.com expressing their concern over the fact that Primary School classrooms are becoming more and more crowded. Last year there were three Year 2 classrooms. For some reason this year there are only two Year 3 classrooms with 27 pupils in each class. The classrooms at the Nadur Primary School are smaller than the standard 30-pupil classrooms. The standard classrooms measure 8 metres squared, while those at Nadur’s Primary School are not even six metres squared. The classrooms have now also been equipped with computers, making the environment extremely crowded for both the students and their teachers. When contacted, Malta Union of Teachers officials told june29th.com that the government seems to be preferring to have fewer classes with more students instead of more classes with fewer children where they could be given more individual attention.

June29th.com is two years old! [01/10/03]

When june29th.com was officially launched on October 1st, 2001, we wanted to create a previously-inexistent virtual home for all Nadurin around the globe. Today, two years later, over one thousand visitors a day peep in to see what’s on in Nadur. The Latest News, the Nadur Photo Gallery and Radju Luminaria live-streaming remain the visitors’ top-picks. The Nadur 360º Section has also established itself as a one-stop shop for everything related with Nadur and the Nadurin. It’s interesting to note that during the past two years june29th.com was browsed from over 100 different countries worldwide, with a loyal following from over 10 countries. The website registered a total of more than 34,500 unique visitors during the month of June 2003. We look forward to many more years of june29th.com!

news editor: Pierre J. Mejlak