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Elderly and children meet up through Darba Waħda

September 14, 2016, 9:03 pm
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The elderly and the young come together in an artistic environment through Darba Waħda. Photos: Carl Farrugia

The third edition of Darba Waħda, the Valletta 2018 intergenerational project, kicks off at the end of September and registration is now open. Darba Waħda brings together the elderly with children over a creative platform engaging in fun activities such as drama, storytelling, games and exercises, music, arts and crafts. Throughout the sessions, participants learn from each other, exercise their creativity, develop news skills, experience self-development and have fun in a safe, creative environment. Led by applied drama practitioner Anna Formosa, Darba Waħda promotes a sense of community and well-being. The free sessions run from the end of September to December. Registration is open to children aged nine to 12 and adults over 60 hailing from the following localities: Marsascala, Żejtun, Żabbar, Siġġiewi, Żebbuġ, Birkirkara, Żurrieq, Qrendi, Safi, Mqabba and Kirkop. Those interested in participating can sign up at their respective local council. Localities will be grouped together and transport to and from the venue will be provided. Sessions will take place as follows: Birkirkara at the Birkirkara local council hall on Mondays; Marsascala, Żejtun and Żabbar at the Żabbar...
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Evening of football with a philanthropic aim

September 14, 2016, 9:08 pm
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Fr Martin Micallef (centre), director of Id-Dar tal-Providenza, together with Alex Farrugia and Martin Meilaq from the organising committee and some ex-players from Kalkara who will be participating in tomorrow’s football event.

All roads lead to Kalkara tomorrow as the Futbol Festa in aid of Id-Dar tal-Providenza gets under way. The Kalkara Boys Over 40 Committee has been working hard over the past months to ensure the success of the activity in which a good number of over-40-year-olds from the area, including several ex-national team players, will be taking part. They will each donate €10 to participate. Special guest for this occasion will be Archbishop Emeritus Mgr Paul Cremona. All those who would like to contribute are invited to attend this evening of football and entertainment. Donations may also be made through BOV account number 40018703841. ■ The event is being held tomorrow at the Kalkara football ground from 6pm onwards.
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Acupuncture to lose weight

September 14, 2016, 9:11 pm
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Qinhui Fu, associate chief-physician, will address a talk tomorrow on the role of acupuncture for weight loss management. Prof. Fu teaches students who are reading for a Master’s degree course in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine at the University of Malta. He specialises in clinical research of acupuncture on weight control and pain management. ■ The lecture will be held at the Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic at the University of Malta (near the old entrance) at 7.30pm. Refreshments will be served following the talk. Due to limited space, those interested are required to contact Doreen Sammut by e-mailing secretary@maltachinaonline.org or Fu himself on qfuzz01@um.edu.mt. The event is being organised by the Malta China Friendship Society in conjunction with the University of Malta.
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Cuddle dogs for charity

September 14, 2016, 9:14 pm
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Dogs from the Association for Abandoned Animals will be at Bay Street Shopping Complex this Sunday, for a good cause.

Dogs from the Association for Abandoned Animals (AAA) will be strutting about at the Bay Street Shopping Complex Rotunda this Sunday to raise awareness and funds. Visitors can enjoy some canine company while taking photos with the dogs, making donations and enjoying the merriment. The Bay Street Animation Team will also be on hand to add to the fun. All donations collected during this event will go towards AAA Malta. The association currently houses 95 dogs that have all been abandoned, most of whom are picked up from the streets. Its mission is to shelter them, treat them for any injuries or illness that they may have, and then put them up for adoption. It does not set a time limit for the length of time that a dog spends in its care. AAA relies on donations and receives no governmental funds. Those who attend on Sunday can also choose to sponsor a dog or start off the adoption process. For more information, visit www.aaamalta.com.
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Announcements

September 14, 2016, 9:22 pm
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ATTARD. On September 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, DOMENIC of Valletta, aged 75, passed away peacefully to meet his parents and his brother Tony, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, née Micallef, his children Jes and his wife Marguerite; Alex and his partner Lucienne; Nathalie and her husband Jeffrey; his grandchildren Matthias, Thomas, Kirstie, Michael and Jean; his brothers and sisters Margaret, Freddie, Doris, and Vince, their spouses; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Grace, Lily, Paul, Frances and Antoinette, and their spouses, Una Underwood who resides in the UK, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Thursday, September 15 at 2pm for Mosta parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. BRIFFA. On September 13, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, ANDREW, aged 70, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Much loved and devoted husband of Joyce, and beloved father to...
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George Preca exhibition

September 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Strong, bold and vigorous, George Preca’s exhibition A Bold Expressionist reveals an artist who does not paint what the eye sees but what the mind perceives. He is, however, purely figurative with a keen sense of the surreal, naive and metaphysical. At times gentle, delicate and elegant, Preca (1958) is an incurable expressionist. His expression overflows with emotion, an outpouring of sentiment and feeling tinged with pathos and empathy for humanity travelling the same path he treads, facing the same vicissitudes, his way of life, his philosophy. His choice of subject or theme, though common, hides patient reflection and deep contemplation. Surface texture is only a subtle veneer for deeper emotion and feeling. His work is not about physical reality, though tangible and material. It is about thought and intellect. His subjects vary from sacred art to profane, from still life to landscape, from fictional male to female portraits, to horses, to lush trees and woods, to everyday themes, to moods and sentiments. A self-taught artist, Preca stamps his work with his reflective nature and he is most surreal in his still life. He uses pencil, oil and soft pastel and acrylics as well as...
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Tarkovsky screening of Mirror

September 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Perhaps the most autobiographical work of Russian cinema master Andrei Tarkovsky, Mirror is a reflection of his own broken childhood and the fate of the Russian people. This 1975 film stirred the imagination of Muscovites when it was originally screened. The New York Times then reported that the film “is delighting, puzzling… [it] instantly became the talk of film-going intellectuals because, they say, nothing quite like Mirror has ever been made before by a Soviet director”. Built on multiple layers, the film intertwines personal and social relationships with childhood dreams and nightmares through original poetry penned and read by the poet Arseny Tarkovsky, the director’s father. The film is being screened as part of the Sculpting Time: Andrei Tarkovsky Retrospective remastered in new digital prints. The screening of arthouse, festival and foreign films is a foremost priority in the Spazju Kreattiv cinema programme. Furthermore, the culturally diverse nature of such productions conforms to the strategy of the creativity centre in promoting different aspects related to the concept of identity, diversity and legacy. The Tarkovsky screenings are an offshoot of a major...
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Rowan Williams to address talk tonight

September 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Rowan Williams is the former Archbishop of Canterbury. Photo: Paul Hackett/Reuters

Discern, the Institute for Research on the Signs of the Times, presents its Gaudium et Spes lecture for 2016. The main speaker is Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and current Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge. He will be addressing a talk entitled ‘Secularism and Religious Liberty: Some Proposals’. ■  The event is taking place today at 7pm at the Corinthia Palace Hotel in Attard. Entrance is free.
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Fine art lectures starting in October

September 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Last year’s series included a lecture by Peter Medhurst on Vivaldi in Venice.

The Decorative and Fine Arts Society (DFAS) is launching its second season of cultural lectures for 2016-2017. The series, which opens in October and comes to an end in June, consists of six lectures delivered in English by experts in their fields. This year’s choice of lectures offers something for everyone. The season debuts on October 6 with a study of icons, followed by dining in style through the ages and a look at the Art Nouveau movement. A study of the artist El Greco and his adopted city of Toledo, followed by the influence of French taste and style on British Royal Residences and women’s involvement in Freemasonry complete this varied agenda. Members of DFAS and non-members (at a fee) are all welcome. Lectures are held in the Amphitheatre of the Le Meridien Hotel in St Julian’s and start at 6.30pm. DFAS Malta is one of 360 societies throughout the UK and Europe affiliated to the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS) based in the UK. It is dedicated to promoting the appreciation and study of fine arts and our international cultural heritage. For more information and to book for the lectures, visit www.maltadfas.nadfas.net.
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Gyms encouraged to open doors for European Week

September 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Select gymnasiums around Malta will be opening their doors for free tomorrow to celebrate European Fitness Day. Photo: Andrew Large

All around Europe, as part of the European Week of Sport, fitness centres and clubs are being invited to open their doors for people to use their facilities and try their activities free of charge tomorrow, designated as the European Fitness Day of 2016. These events see Malta joining all the European member states to take part in the #BEACTIVE Campaign. The European Week is an initiative led by the European Commission to promote sport and physical activity across Europe. This initiative, in its second edition, continues to generate new activities while building on already existing successful ones. It aims to promote participation in sport and physical activity regardless of age, background or fitness level, bringing together individuals, public authorities, the sport movement, civil society organisations and the private sector. The following places have subscribed to this initiative at the time of going to print: 24/7 Fitness Clubs in San Ġwann and Mellieħa; S Fitness Studio in St Paul’s Bay; Ta’ Qali Health and Fitness Centre; Wi Zumba in San Ġwann; Westin Workout Fitness Studio in St Julian’s; The Spotter Fitness Studio in Luqa; Pathways Method in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq; Malta Self...
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Chinese culture on show during Moon Festival and in Valletta

September 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Two evenings dedicated to Chinese culture are taking place tomorrow and on Saturday featuring Shaolin Kung Fu and an acrobatics performance. The Shaolin Monks’ training combines martial arts, film, sports, arts, traditional culture and modern technology with Shaolin Kung Fu characteristics. The troupe performs daily to over 1,000 visitors and may hold up to 10 performances in one day. Demonstrations during the two events will include elements of Kung Fu boxing, Jingang boxing, Tongbei Quan and Animal Boxing. The audience will also be able to witness a special feat referred to as Breaking Through the Shaolin Temple Gate. This shows the 18-array challenge, a regulation of the Shaolin monks’ order which states that one disciplined in Shaolin Kung Fu would have to defeat 18 gatekeepers of the temple before being able to leave. If unsuccessful, departure would be denied. The Puyang Acrobatic Troupe is over 150 years old and is the only state-owned acrobatic troupe in Puyang City, the hometown of acrobats. The group, currently consisting of over 200 members, has won several prestigious awards and has performed in over 40 countries to date. Performers will be taking part in the...
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Event combines dance and music at Ċittadella

September 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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#CittadellaGozo’s inaugural season comes to a close on Friday with Umani, a unique collaboration between Body Art Dance Group and Maltese beloved music group Tribali. Set in the Ċittadella ditch, the show explores and celebrates humanity. It consists of a contemporary dance performance that will eventually blend into a Tribali concert nestled in between the bastions’ towering walls, providing a most unique backdrop.   ■ Suitable for all audiences, Umani is being held on Friday at 9pm. Free seating for the dance performance will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, while the Tribali concert is earmarked for a standing audience. For more information, look up #CittadellaGozo on Facebook. Body Art Dance Group and Tribali come together in an event to close off #CittadellaGozo’s inaugural season. Photo of Tribali: Rene Rossignaud
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Announcements

September 13, 2016, 3:01 pm
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ATTARD. On September 11, PHILIP of Żebbuġ, residing at St Paul’s Bay, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his devoted wife Lourdes, née Titley, his loving children Henry and Audrey, Gene and Angelo, Trudy and Pierre, his beloved grandchildren Michelle, Sarah and Mario, Kurt and Sarah, Daniel, Nicholas and Jodie, Rebekah and Robert, Luke and Lisa, and Andre, his sister Mary, widow of Spiro Muscat, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Wednesday, September 14, at 3pm for St Philip parish church, Żebbuġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. ATTARD. On September 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, DOMENIC of Valletta, aged 75, passed away peacefully to meet his parents and his brother Tony, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, née Micallef, his children Jes and his wife Marguerite; Alex and his partner Lucienne;...
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A celebration of the arts

September 15, 2016, 9:01 pm
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A selection of paintings by FestArti participating artist Ramon Vella Bamber.

An art exhibition featuring 26 artists is being held this weekend at the Razzett tal-Markiż Mallia Tabone in Mosta. The works of art will be exhibited around the space which is a rural edifice situated in the heart of Mosta dating back to the 1700s, very close to Wied il-Għasel.  Visitors to FestArti will be able to appreciate an array of different art forms which will be complimented by on-site live painting by various artists. The participating artists are: Leslie S. Agius, George Apap, Alfred Aquilina, Noel Azzopardi, Grace Borg, Mario Borg, Sarah Buckle, Deborah Cachia, John Caruana, Joseph Casapinta, Lara Castillo, Judith Dingli, Josette Fenech, Frans Galea, Maria Galea, Elsa Gatt Romei, Vania Goshe, Nicholas Magro, Salvu Mallia, Joseph Muscat, Darren Spiteri, Ġużeppi Theuma, Lina Treble, Rita Turinese, Ramon Vella Bamber and Antoine Xuereb. ■ Opening hours today are from 8pm to 10.30pm, tomorrow from 7pm to 10.30pm, and Sunday from 9.30am to noon and again from 5.30pm to 9pm. For more information, visit http://talentmosti.com .
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International folk festival in Gozo

September 15, 2016, 9:08 pm
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The 11th edition of the Qala International Folk Festival kicks off tonight, bringing together music, dance and costumes. Visitors to the village can enjoy a weekend of folk dance, music and traditional food in the quaint square brought to life with an intercultural programme that has grown to attract locals and visitors alike. Organised by the Qala local council and the Qala Menħir Folk Group, the festival is on until Sunday.
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Creatures of the underworld rise up

September 15, 2016, 9:17 pm
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Imħalel, mythical water eels and Belliegħa’s sidekicks. Photos: Daniel M. Photography

A musical with a difference is set to take to the stage this weekend exploring old Maltese myths and fairy tales, scored to some of the biggest hits in rock music. Set in the 16th century, Belliegħa tells the story of three children from the Inguanez family, Lucia, Maria and Tinu. Lucia is the eldest and betrothed to a young noble, Mikiel, despite being secretly in love with Ġamri, the baker’s son. Disaster strikes when Maria and Tinu, the two younger children, go missing, pulled down a well by Belliegħa. The children must be rescued, but the delicate balance between the two worlds is upset and a few dark secrets are uncovered in the process. The myth of Belliegħa is of a legendary well dweller used to scare young children into staying away from wells. Other creatures from the underworld make their appearance including Sarangu (the sackman), Babaw (the bogeyman) and Saħħara (the witch). The 60-strong cast will perform the songs live in their entirety, accompanied by a band made up of some of the island’s best musicians. The audience can expect to hear smash hits from the likes of Bon Jovi, Pink Floyd and Queen to name a few. ■ Belliegħa is being staged today and tomorrow at...
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Lovers of beer spoilt for choice this weekend

September 15, 2016, 9:13 pm
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The setting for the Għawdex Oktoberfest taking place over the weekend.

The German October tradition of celebrating good beer and food hits our shores this weekend with two separate events, one in Malta and the other in Gozo. The Laguna Walk at SmartCity Malta, together with Delicia Catering, are hosting a family fest today and tomorrow with activities including a continuous fountain show and dedicated food court serving different German delicacies and beer. There will also be a strolling band, disco domes, a train, bouncy castles, animation, face painting and an all-round lively atmosphere. The venue itself features a beautiful promenade, grand steps and scenic terraced rooftops overlooking the lagoon, an open-air amphitheatre and terraced seating, all enjoying breathtaking views of the infinity lagoon and the azure Mediterranean Sea. ■ The event kicks off at 6pm and runs until midnight on both days. Entrance is free. German beer and food also take centre stage at the Għawdex Oktoberfest taking place today, tomorrow and on Sunday at Xlendi Bay. Activities and live music abound with Cash&Band on stage tonight at 8.30pm. The Lost Tourists will entertain the crowd tomorrow and Sunday at 6pm with The Busker on stage at 8.30pm tomorrow and Kevin McGowan...
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Announcements

September 15, 2016, 9:21 pm
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CIANTAR. On September 15, at Pax et Bonum, Mosta, CLOTILDE, née Spiteri, widow of Domenic, aged 96, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Monica and her husband Laurence Borg, Anna and her husband Hector Spiteri, Margaret and her husband Charles Flores, Andre and his wife Isabel, Albert and his wife Josette, Arthur and Helen, widow of Anton, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Pax et Bonum, today, Friday, September 16, at 8am for St Francis of Assisi church, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. The family would also like to thank the nuns and staff at Pax et Bonum for their dedicated care. Lord, grant her eternal rest. In Memoriam FALZON – INES. Treasured memories of a beloved mother and grandmother on the 22nd anniversary of her death. Lucienne, Marylene and Stephen. FSADNI. In loving memory of LOUIS, a beloved father and grandfather, today the seventh anniversary of his demise.
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Pharmacies open tomorrow

September 16, 2016, 9:01 pm
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Regent Pharmacy, 70, Merchants Street, Valletta (2124 5135);San Raffaele Pharmacy, 247, Qormi Road, Marsa (2122 1188);Drugshop Dispensary, De La Cruz Avenue, Qormi (2144 3221);Mackie’s Pharmacy, L. Casolani Street, Ta’ Paris, Birkirkara (2149 6089);Regal Pharmacy, 39B, Antonio Bosio Street, Msida (2131 3115);Potter Chemists Ltd, Wilġa Street, Paceville, St Julian’s (2136 3244);Stella Maris Pharmacy, 34, Millner Street, Sliema (2133 5217);Medica Pharmacy, Naxxar Road, Balzan (2144 5741);Sgħajtar Pharmacy, Sgħajtar Street, Mosta (2141 5198);Brown’s Pharmacy, 69, George Borg Olivier Street, Mellieħa (2152 3554);Brown’s Paola Square Pharmacy, 64/65, Antoine De Paule Square, Paola (2182 1646);Brown’s Pharmacy, No. 8, Archbishop Gonzi Square, Kalkara (2180 7740);Fgura Pharmacy, Dome Street, Fgura (2167 5250);Gudja Pharmacy, 9, St Cyrus Street, Gudja (2169 6422);St Andrew’s Pharmacy, 25, Dun Pawl Street, Luqa (2182 0795);Brown’s Pharmacy, 47, Freedom Avenue;Żebbuġ (2146 5411);Ideal Pharmacy, 63, Main Street, Rabat (2145 5479;Palm Pharmacy, 2, Palm Street, Victoria, (2156 6170);St John’s Pharmacy, 85, Independence Street, Xewkija (2156 3052). The pharmacy at Malta International Airport...
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Quiz night to support research in ALS

September 16, 2016, 9:05 pm
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The second edition of Battle of the Brains is taking place on Friday, September 23, at the University Residence Bar in Lija. The quiz night is being organised by Malta University Sports and Leisure and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to support research in ALS through the University of Malta Research Innovation and Development Trust (RIDT). The event is an ideal night out with a difference for families and groups of friends. It is also a good team-building opportunity for companies to meet up and put their mental skills to the test in a relaxed environment. The teams can be made up of three to six persons. The evening should provide for some good laughs, all while showing support for a worthy cause. ■ The event starts at 7.30pm. The closing date to apply is this Tuesday at noon. Tickets may be bought online from www.universitysportsandleisure.com/product/quiz-night. Included in the price are a food platter and bottle of water per team, as well as a free drink per person. For more information, call 7953 8545 or e-mail info@universitysportsandleisure.com.
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