Archived Month: January 2004

Zebbug Rovers beat Youngsters and march on [31/01/04]

Zebbug Rovers keep marching on in the Easy Line First Division in Gozo as they defeated Nadur Youngsters in a clash between the top two sides which brought to an end the first round. Zebbug now lead by six points over the Youngsters. Leandro Quinhone and John Eboh put Zebbug two goals ahead. Mark Marlow pulled one back for Nadur but Eboh restored the two-goal lead. Mark Marlow converted a penalty to reduce the gap again for Nadur. Click here for a match report prepared by Charlie Grech. Meanwhile, in another match, Ghajnsielem and Sannat Lions shared the points in a 1-1 draw. (source: maltafootball.com)

Nadur Youngsters' Under 12 squad during the weekend registered an important win. Click here for photo. 

Il-Hbieb Isejhu marks its 450th issue [30/01/04]

February's edition of the monthly magazine Il-Hbieb Isejhu is marking its 450th issue. Nadur's MUSUEM (boys) branch published Il-Hbieb Isejhu for the first time in October 1966. Hundreds of people, including many Nadurin around the globe, gladly find a copy of Il-Hbieb Isejhu in their mail box every month. Many others read the online version of the magazine here at june29th.com. Besides a number of wonderful short-stories, February's issue includes a special supplement with readers' comments. Click here to read the special issue.

Nadur in Stars and Stripes  [27/01/04]

The January issue of the European edition of Stars and Stripes, the official publication for the US military forces and their families, features an article on Gozo and includes photos of Nadur overlooking Ramla Bay. The article outlines the pleasures of holidaying in Gozo during the winter, as well as the joy of diving in its waters and picnicking in the countryside. The Malta Tourism Authority’s US Office assisted by providing images, captions and advice. The article was written by The Guardian's Sally Ramsden.

Make-Up Party at Mnarja Band Club [26/01/04]

The Mnarja Band Club is organizing a make-up party on Saturday, January 31st from 1900 CET onwards. The make-up party is being held in collaboration with Angelique Beauty Salon and the Make-Up Studio. An experienced beautician will be at the band club giving tips on how women should apply make-up and how to choose the right products for any particular type of skin. Colour Harmony and Eyebrow Shaping will also be discussed and demonstrated. All those who buy a ticket for Saturday’s event will be given free samples and will have a chance to win great prizes, including make-up sessions and facials. Meanwhile, preparations are underway for Masquerade Ball, which will be held at the Mnarja Band Club on Thursday, February 19th. The person with the most beautiful costume will win a full-board holiday in Tunisia. The event is being organized by the Mnarja Band in collaboration with the Nadur Local Council. Tickets for these two events are on sale from Marlene Muscat and committee members. One can also call the Band Club on 21 556 885.

New book published by young Nadur author  [20/01/04]

June29th.com’s editor, Pierre J. Mejlak, has just published his fourth book, Stejjer mill-Bibbja. The book, with almost 500 full-colour pages, is available in hard-cover from all leading bookshops in Malta and Gozo. Stejjer mill-Bibbja was published by Merlin Library and printed in Singapore. The original English version, Pat Alexander’s The Lion First Bible, is considered as the UK’s top choice Bible for young children. Young children should enjoy reading the specially selected and retold Old and New Testament stories in this chunky first Bible. The short yet lively retellings introduce the reader to 60 key stories from the Bible, explaining concepts in terms that a child should understand. Trevor Zahra, Malta’s leading children’s author, wrote the Preface to the book. Click here for more information.

Nadurin in Australia planning to open Community Centre [17/01/04]

The Australian Nadur Association has recently filed an application to take a lease on a grand building to open a Nadur Community Centre. Association coordinator Peter Paul Portelli told june29th.com that if they manage to get the lease, the association would transform the centre into a Church for the feast of St Peter and St Paul. “We are already planning a number of regular activities which will be held in this centre. These include folkloric singing, theatre and family dances. Should the lease be successful, then we would celebrate in style the coming Easter, Mnarja and Christmas,” Peter Paul Portelli added. Meanwhile, the association is holding a bus trip to Philip Island on Sunday, February 1st. Those interested should call Tony Sultana on 9308 7659 or Peter Paul Portelli on 9449 0492. The association is also having it's annual picnic at Brimbank Park on Sunday, February 29th.

2004 is International Year of Rice [15/01/04]

The United Nation's Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) is this year marking the International Year of Rice. Almost 3,000 million people share the culture, traditions, and untapped potentials of rice. Wherever rice is grown - in the deltas and valleys of Asia’s major rivers, on the slopes of the Himalayas, in Africa’s tropical rainforests or on dry lands in the Middle East - rice enters people's lives as a daily food, at religious festivals and wedding parties, in paintings and in songs. Rice is a food - but more than a food. It is society, culture, politics, business, the beauty of the landscape, people in their communities. In short, rice is life. Click here for a june29th.com commemorative e-card.

Carnival fever hitting Nadur [11/01/04]

Less than forty days to go for the craziest, funniest and most spontaneous event in the Maltese Islands! The Nadur Spontaneous Carnival this year kicks off on Friday, February 20th and wraps up the following Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Nadur Local Council will be organising a Carnival Ball on Thursday, February 19th at the Mnarja Band Club, a children's carnival show on Friday and the Carnival Sunday show at the main square. Popular TV-presenters Joe and Veronica (Id-Dulli) and Joe Demicoli will host the four-hour show. This year's Carnival competitors will be divided into three groups: one for Ramla and Ta' Hida area, another for the San Blas area and the rest in another group. There will no longer be a competition for big Carnival floats. This is part of the Local Council's strategy to encourage more Nadurin to take an active part in the spontaneous celebrations. Meanwhile, all those who would like to take part in this year's Carnival Sunday competitions should hand in their application by not later than Friday, January 16th.

Nadur featured in first Gozo Freeze Frame DVD [09/01/04]

Nadur has been prominently featured in the first edition of the Gozo Freeze Frame DVD - a new project launched by june29th.com's photographer Joe Zammit. The DVD includes a spectacular digital slide show with over 700 photos. The slide show is 65 minutes long and is ideal for tourists visiting Gozo and for Maltese migrants abroad. The Nadur countryside, San Blas Bay and Mnarja are all included in this DVD. All those who would like a copy of Gozo Freeze Frame should e-mail us here. Gozo Freeze Frame is also available in NTSC for Canada & USA and in PAL for Europe. There is also another version of Gozo Freeze Frame for PCs.

Council wants to transform Nadur's centre [07/01/04]

The Nadur Local Council this week started discussing ways how to transform Nadur's centre into one of Gozo's most distinct areas. Embellishment work, laying of decorative tiling, new pavements, new decorative street lighting, the removal of overhead cables and wiring, incentives for residents to replace aluminium apertures on private homes with wooden apertures, uniform shop signs and the restoration of facades are amongst a long list of proposals being considered. The Nadur Local Council is inviting all Nadurin to air their views. A public meeting discussing the matter will be held on February 9th. Meanwhile, we invite you to visit our partner-website nadur.gov.mt to keep yourself updated with all Local Council news. 

Primary School participating in second EU project [04/01/04]

The Nadur Primary School is participating in the second Comenius project entitled "Roots and Wings", in collaboration with five other schools from England, Finland, Denmark, France and Italy. The project is intended to give students the opportunity to learn more about their own culture and to share it with others using ICT technology. A preparatory visit was hosted by the Istituto Comprensivo G. Montezemolo of Rome, the Italian school participating in the project. Teachers representing the partner schools introduced themselves and exchanged a Friendship Box containing gifts, particulars and information on their respective schools, communities and countries. Head Teacher Evelyn Galea represented the Nadur Primary School in Rome. (source: The Sunday Times)

Nadur welcomes 2004 [01/01/04]

Nadur on Thursday joined the rest of the world and welcomed the year 2004, which promises to be another busy year for Nadur. Preparations are already underway for Carnival Week which this year will be celebrated between 20th and 24th February. The Federation of European Carnival Cities will this year officially crown Nadur as The World's Carnival City until June 2005. The Nadur Local Council will be signing the Baveno twinning agreement in March, the Nadur Parish will mark the 200th anniversary of the blessing of its Church on June 24th, while the Stadtmusik Engen Band promises to be back for Mnarja 2004. 

Meanwhile, all of us at june29th.com hope that 2004 will be a most prosperous year for all our visitors. While thanking you for your support throughout 2003, we invite you to visit our 2003: A Year in Review.

news editor: Pierre J. Mejlak