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 29.01.12:   San blas feast celebrated

 The feast of St Blaise was celebrated this morning at San Blas Nadur.  Mgr Mario  Grech, Bishop of Gozo accompanied by Rev. Jimmy Xerri  and other priests concelebrated Mass at 10.30 a.m. This was followed by the blessing of throats to all those present and then the blessing of animals and agriculture produce by the local farmers. The Nadur Local Council collaborated with the organisers in the organisation of this an event.  click for photos

 21.01.12:   "gieħ in-Nadur' award 2011

The 14th edition of Gieħ in-Nadur Award. (click here for photos) was held today when Rev Dr, Raymond Portelli. was honoured with the “Gieħ in-Nadur” Award by Mayor Miriam Portelli during a special programme held by the Nadur Local Council at its premises, the Joe Tabone Hall. Ms Marita Bigeni compeered the programme. The Karma Duo entertained the event Mr Michael Camilleri Cauchi, representing the Order of St Peter & St Paul presented a cheque to Fr Raymond.  Marita Bigeni and Peter Paul Buttigieg  read the profile (click to read). Hon. Minister Giovanna Debono and  Hon. Minister Chris Said were present for the event. Mr Joe Meilaq designed the presented trophy.

 05.12.11:   Strengthening European Traditions through Volunteering

The project "Strengthening European Traditions through Volunteering" by the Nadur Local Council within the framework of the "Europe for Citizens Programme" Action 1: Measure 1.1 'Town Twinning Citizens' Meetings', has been concluded today with a visit to Onor Chris Said at his office in Castille this afternoon.

The project evolved over a week of activities mainly round the importance and need of voluntary work nowadays especially during this year dedicated to Volunteering.

The participants were able to develop and share techniques and discover common traditions and factors that unite them as Europeans.

 The main-focus of this project was the Christmas Market held over the weekend and a Seminar  held on Saturday with the title “Strengthening Traditions through Voluntary Work"

Volunteering is pivotal in the formation of characters and therefore societies at large. One can say that at Nadur this is still the main keystone of all activities held throughout the year at Nadur by the Local Council and all other NGO’s who contribute towards a yearly calendar of events which are synonymous with Nadur.

 24.11.11:   Christmas market 2011 programme

The Nadur Local Council in collaboration with its twin city Cicciano Italy and Hon. Chris Said  Parliamentary Secretary for Local Councils has officially published the programme for the Nadur Christmas Market 2011(under the tent) at St Peter and St Paul Square Nadur from the 2nd to the 4th December. Official opening Friday 2nd December 6.00 - 10.00pm; Saturday 3rd December 4.00 -10.00pm and Sunday 4th December 9.30 -12.00am & 2.00 - 9.00pm.

Activities will include: Crib making, Neopolitan Crib; stall with Christmas items; Entertainment; Mago Marino; Photos with Santa; Story Telling; Sugar modelling; Citrus Activity; Sponge bob dancing; Bouncing Castle and much more. Click here for detailed programme.

 13.11.11:   blood donation day 2011

The Blood Donation Day was held at the Local Council premises on Sunday 13th November 201.  This event was a success with over 55 participants who donated blood. The Nadur Local Council would like to thank all those who came to donate blood. This was the first activity which kicked off a series of activities  on the occasion of "Jum il-Kunsill 2011".

 

 27.10.11:   Richmond Foundation seminar for parents

Richmond Foundation in collaboration with Malta Community Chest Fund started a project named ‘Overcoming Barriers: Supported Employment for Youths’.

As part of this project, Richmond is organizing a seminar which focuses on the negative consequences on a young person’s well-being at being discouraged from seeking employment and encouraged to be fully dependent on social welfare benefits. The target participants of the seminar are mainly parents of young children and adolescents. Through this seminar, families will explore ways of enabling the concerned youth to grow in an environment that supports the development of their skills.

The seminar will be held on Wednesday 9th Of November 2011 between 13.00 and 16.00 at the Local Council’s Hall in Nadur.

 

 17.10.11:   Consultation session in Gozo on the sustainable use of pesticides

The Malta-EU Steering and Action Committee (MEUSAC) together with the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA), is organising a consultation session on Directive 2009/128/EC establishing a framework for Union action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides. This Directive, which needs to be transposed into Maltese law by December 2011, aims at protecting human and environmental health. Further information on the Directive is herewith attached.

This session will be held as follows:

Date: Thursday, November 10, 2011
Time: 18:00 hrs
Venue: NGOs Centre, Il-Madonna tar-Rummiena Street, Xewkija

The session will be conducted in Maltese and the opening address will be given by the Hon. Dr Chris Said, Parliamentary Secretary for Consumers, Fair Competition, Local Councils and Public Dialogue.

 15.10.11:   nadur  awarded €70,000 funds by eco gozo

The Ministry for Gozo is financing a project which is being undertaken by the Local Council of  Nadur as part of the scheme launched by eco-Gozo Ministry for Gozo in aid of  Local Councils and Administrative Committees Gozo. The Ministry for Gozo has approved a grant of € 70,000 under this scheme for the project proposed by the Nadur Local Council which includes construction re and restoration of some 1,700 square meters of rubble walls and cleaning of  a large part of Binġemma Valley in the same location.
The Hon. Giovanna Debono, Minister for Gozo, this morning visited the sites where ongoing the works. She praised and thanked the Nadur Local Council for its participation this scheme and said that through the construction of rubble walls and cleaning of the valley, this place will  be joining with several other localities in Gozo, which together are helping to improve in appearance the wonderful rural environment around the island. At the same time this collective initiative  is also addressing the conservation of soil and environmental improvements on the island. "This project is going to improve the country walks in Gozo and will lead to less oil material and comes to rest in the Valley of San Blas which eventually ends at the beach of San Blas ", said Minister for Gozo. She also referred to the program of cleaning the valleys and wall construction rubble is being conducted by the Ministry for Gozo. This program so far has cleaned 8 rainwater dams in Gozo valleys through projects designed to  balancing aspect of cleaning with another aspect of biodiversity protection .. "This will help to improve the storage of rain water in Gozo during the coming winter will continue to increase after last year Increased by 18,500 cubic meters ", says Minister Debono completed.
This project is one of 13 projects being undertaken by eight Local Councils and Committees 3 Administrative Gozo, which are benefiting from this scheme worth over €660,000.
Through two schemes of eco-Gozo, one for NGOs and other for Local 51 ongoing project to contribute to Sustainable Development Gozo, they will benefit from around €2 million.

 19.09.11:   'charter' meeting at nadur

The Charter of European Rural Communities will hold its next meeting in Nadur, Gozo, between the 23rd – 25th September 2011. The President and vice-President of the Charter, Mr Frans Ronnes and Ms Helma Van Drunen will attend the meeting together with delegations of five participants from Bucine (Italy), Kolindros, (Greece), Lefkara (Cyprus), Moravce (Slovenia), Lasse (Austria), Stary Poddvorov (Czech Republic), and Nadur (Gozo). The theme of the conference is ‘Demographic development in rural areas. Ageing and decrease of the population and the effects for the liveability in the villages’.
The main speakers for this meeting will be former speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Anton Tabone, Mr Joe Muscat, CEO Gozo Tourism Authority, Dr. Joseph Grech, Chairman Gozo Channel Co. Ltd. and Director Cottage Products (Gozo) Ltd. and Mr Daniel Meilak. The delegations will deliver presentations related to the topic and discuss a questionnaire during workshops.
The delegation will be meeting Gozo Minister the Onor. Govanna Debono and Parliamentary Secretary, the Onor. Dr. Chris Said.
The three-day programme will be coordinated by the Nadur Local Council, together with some local volunteers who will also be hosting the participants. The official meetings and workshops will be held at the ‘Joe Tabone Hall located in the Council premises. The delegations will be taken on cultural excursions, visit local product factories, as well as sight-seeing trips around our island.

 14.09.11:   'carfree day' 18th september 2011

The Car Free Day will be held on Sunday 18th September 2011. The Car Free Day activities are being organised by the Nadur Local Council in collaboration with Parliamentary Secretariat for Consumers, Fair Competition, Local Councils and Public Dialogue; Parliamentary Secretariat for Tourism, the Environment and Culture and MEPA. The activities includes: Face painting; bouncing castle; Traditional games; Water balloon fight; Treasure Hunt; Bicycle ride for all the family; Bingo in aid of Community Chest Fund and a Big Elephant Sale in aid of Puttinu Cares with Live entertainment with special guests: Nicholas & Matthew and Saving Alexis. Other guest are: Mr Remy, Rita Knowles, Mary Portelli, Carmen Tedesco and the Police traffic section. click for programme.

 05.09.11:   Nadur Local Council deplores vandal attack at San Blas

The Nadur Local Council deplores the vandal act that was committed in the playing field of San Blas in the past days. Vandals robbed 32 pieces from the rubber mat that serves as a buffer for children using the equipment.

This is a coward vandal act which has to be paid by the all Nadur community.

The Nadur Local Council over the years made a strong effort and invested a lot of money in public spaces for better quality. This great effort will be jeopardised by such vandal acts.

While thanking the Police for their prompt intervention, the Nadur Local Council is asking for investigations by authorities concerned to take the necessary steps as prescribed by law. The Nadur Local Council also is calling on the general public or anyone who has any information to forward it to the Police or Local Council even if anonymously.

 30.08.11:   delicata classic wine festival 2011

For the ninth consecutive year, following the wine festival in Valletta, Delicata in conjunction with Nadur local council will be taking its wine festival to the viticultural heart of Gozo, Nadur. Once again this sleepy, idyllic Gozitan village will come alive as the wine festival gets underway at the Gnien il-Kunsill.
The festival will open at 7.00pm and the last wines will be served at 11.30pm before closing at midnight. Live entertainment every evening.
Over twenty quality Gozitan and Maltese wines will be available. People who wish to try the wines need only purchase a souvenir wine glass, which is theirs to keep. Then just show the correct coloured wristband (there will be a different colour each night) and present the glass at any wine stand and visitors can try as many wines, as often as they like. There will also be a number of food stalls offering some delicious foods like sucking pig, oriental dishes, pasta, rabbit etc. There is also a seated dining area, ‘The Channel View’ grill.

Saturday night - Chasing Pandora

A shuttle service will be available between Mgarr harbour and Nadur throughout the 3 evenings of the festival - €2 per person return trip.
For more information on the Delicata Gozo Wine Festival telephone the Nadur Local Council on tel: 2155 8080 or telephone Emmanuel Delicata on tel: 2182 5199.

 24.08.11:   project in - 'Town twinning citizens' meetings' approved

An application entitled "Strengthening European Traditions through Volunteering" by the Nadur Local Council within the framework of the "Europe for Citizens Programme" Action 1: Measure 1.1 'Town Twinning Citizens' Meetings', has been approved. Nadur will be teaming with Cicciano and Baveno Italy for the Christmas Market in December in an exchange of citizens and their Christmas traditional celebrations.

 18.08.11:   Exhibition - memories from the last world war

A journey of exhibitions through faith, history and art is going to be launched on 2nd September 2011 in Nadur Gozo by the Cultural Commission of  Nadur Parish and the Nadur Local Council. In this first edition of exhibitions series the chosen theme is ‘Memories from the last World War’. Various memorabilia from this period of time which bring to us a glimpse of  memories  will be exhibited.

The Exhibition

Exhibit content: Various World War II memorabilia.  Veniue: ‘Dar l-Imnarja’, Pjazza 28 ta’ April     1688,  in-Nadur. Viewing days:  2 - 11  September 2011.  Organisers: Nadur Parish Cultural Commission and Nadur Local Council.

Exhibition Highlights

• A first-time publication of various photos taken by Lieutenant Commander Ernest Gurr of The Santa Maria Convoy showing the American vessel Ohio entering Valletta Harbour (1942). A donation given to Nadur Parish by his son Graham. Lieutenant Gurr at the time a coxwain abroad the H.M.S. Skudd V was one of the participants of this convoy when from all ships only one made it through to Malta with vital supplies of oil. All rights reserved by Nadur Parish  2011.

• From the Nadur Parish Archive collection. A briefing letter about the War writen to a friend in July of seventy years ago - during the Air Raids, by Ms Rita Galea  of  60, Church street, Nadur (1941).

 05.08.11:   nadur to hold 'carfreeday' 2011

This year, the Car Free Day will be organized on Sunday 18th September 2011. Six Local councils and three voluntary organisations will organize sports, cultural and artistic activities in the streets of the respective localities. In preparation for this campaign, the Local councils and volunteers were invited to submit proposals in organizing activities during the Car Free Day. A total of 20 proposals were submitted by municipalities and voluntary organisations. The proposals include activities in organizing sporting events linked to the promotion of sustainable mobility without cars like walking, cycling and running, organization of cultural events like artistic exhibitions and road shows related to the theme of the Car Free Day, with recreational activities for all the family. After evaluation, a number of proposals were selected by an interministerial committee which had the task of making the necessary preparations for the campaign. The proposals selected are from the Local Councils of Nadur, Mellieha  Imgarr, Kalkara, Hamrun and Santa Lucija as well as voluntary organizations: Friends of the Earth, Don Bosco Oratory (Gozo) and Inspire Foundation. The funds amounting to €24,000 were given by Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture, Mario de Marco and Parliamentary Secretary for Consumer, Competition Fair, Local Councils and Public Consultation  Chris Said.

07.07.11:   cashel, Ireland charter annual meeting 2011

A 10-strong delegation of 6 adults and 4 youths from the Nadur Local Council led by Mayor Ms Miriam Portelli took part in the annual meeting of the Charter for European Rural Communities as part of the PROGRAMME NETWORK OF TWINNED TOWNS 2011 – 2012. This was held in Cashel, Ireland from the 30th June to the 4th July 2011 on the theme of "The effects of demographic development on the rural economy".

Nadur will be hosting a small Charter Meeting at Nadur - on the theme: "Demographic development in rural areas. Ageing and decrease of the population and the effects for the liveability in the villages." from 23rd to 25th September 2011. 5 participants from: Italy, Bucine; Greece, Kolindros,; Cyprus, Lefkara; Slovenia, Moravce; Austria, Lassee; Czech Republic, Stary Poddvorov. 5 local participants, the Vice-President and Treasurer of the charter.

 21.06.11:   adults on the move 2011

The "Adults on the Move" course of 15 sessions has just ended. This Course was organised by the Nadur Local Council with the collaboration of the Parliamentary Secretariat for Sports Hon. Clyde Puli, and the Parliamentary Secretariat for Local Government, Hon Chris Said.

All sessions were held at the Nadur Primary school hall in the afternoon.

 

 11.06.11:   Wirja Agrarja 2011

On the occasion of the feast of Imnarja, the Nadur Local Council will be organizing the annual traditional Agricultural Fair at l-Arcipriet Martin Camilleri Square (il-Pjazzetta) on Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th June 2011.  The event includes various displays of Agricultural products, crafts, traditional food and farm machinery.  Opening will take place on Saturday evening at 8:30 p.m. by the Hon. Chris Said, Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government.  Entertainment will be provided throughout the evening.  Special guest will Miriam Christine Borg, Mnarja Folk Group, l-Andar Folk and Ghannejja.  There will be also local wine tasting. 

Sunday morning the event begins at 8:30 a.m. with Menhir Folk Group and a band march by the Mnarja Band.  The Archpriest Mons Jimmy Xerri will bless farm animals and pets.  The Hon. Giovanna Debono, Minister for Gozo will address those present and distribute momentos to participants.

 

 10.06.11:   nadur  awarded funds by eco gozo

Nadur was among the eight Gozitan Local Councils and three Hamlets who were together awarded a total grant of €660,588 from the eco-Gozo budget to fund 95% of the total cost of each of the thirteen projects selected amongst those submitted in a scheme sponsored by the Ministry for Gozo. The funds derive from the €25 million allocated for the eco-Gozo vision by Government for the implementation of the short-term stratagem over three years.

A total of 13 projects have qualified for 95% of the total expenditure. Every local council or administrative committee benefited from up to a maximum of €70,000 grant for the implementation of one or more projects that are listed in the short-term measures.

Details of all awarded projects were given during a press conference by the Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono. This also included the signing of contracts with the respective Local Councils and Administrative committees. The Minister for Gozo expressed her satisfaction at the interest shown by Gozitan Local Councils and Administrative committees in this scheme. All awarded projects had to be in line with the eco-Gozo vision and be in accordance with one or more of the 80 measures listed in the action plan. “In this way, local councils and administrative committees will also participate in our endeavours to make the eco-Gozo vision a reality,” concluded the Minister for Gozo.

During the signing of contracts, details on each project were given. These include building of rubble walls, conservation of rural and characteristic areas, restoration of historical and old buildings, and rehabilitation of promenades. Other environment related projects include the cleaning of valleys, better use of energy saving lighting and the replacement of vehicles with eco-friendly ones. All these projects will contribute towards the implementation of one or more of the 80-measures found in the eco-Gozo short-term action plan.

The Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono also announced that a similar call will be issued shortly for those councils who did not manage to submit eligible entries or others who have not yet availed themselves of the maximum allocation of €70,000.

All 13 projects awarded are to be concluded by the end of this year while those who will apply under the second scheme should be concluded by February.

 9.06.11:   nadur elderly  outing to malta

The Nadur Local Council organised an outing for the elderly on Thursday 9th June. The outing consisted of a stop at Mellieha for coffee, a visit to Girgenti Palace where the group was welcomed by Mrs. Kate Gonzi, a visit to Benna Factory, lunch at Hal Luqa and shopping at Lidl. The group was accompanied by Mayor Miriam Portelli, Councillor Maria Natoli and Executive Secretary Rita Mifsud Attard.

 

 28.04.11:   mayfair 2011 6-8th May

The Nadur Youth Council in collaboration with the Nadur Local Council will be organizing a weekend of activities aimed for the whole family.  The event known as “Mayfair” will begin on the 6th of May with activities organized by Transport Malta for primary school children. These include a bike race and activities on road safety.  In the afternoon the Nadur Primary school is presenting a selection from the Musical “Annie” in the Joe Debono hall located in the Nadur Primary School at Racecourse Street . The public is invited free of charge.  On Saturday 7th May activities will continue at St Peter and St Paul Square with a food demonstration by Carmen Tedesco, activities for children, face painting and storytelling.  There will also be a local talent show.  The Nadur Youth Council would like to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the death of Dun Karm Psaila by reading a selection of poetry written by him.  Along with the entertainment there will be various stands selling books, sweets and plants. The SPCA, Wasteserv and the organization of stamp collectors will also participate and have various displays.  Entertainment will continue with a program by Ron and Neil “Puree”.   The Hon. Giovanna Debono, the Hon. Chris Said and mayor of Nadur Miriam Portelli will take part in this competition.  Come and see who will drink the “Puree”!  During the whole 3 day event the Nadur Youth Council  will be collecting funds for “Dar tal-Providenza”. One can help by buying a ftira made by local bakers.  On Sunday morning an “American Classical Car exhibition and a book Hunt for children will take place at St. Peter & St. Paul Square.  A weekend not to be missed!  click for  Programme

 14.03.11:   local council sport scheme 2011

The Hon. Clyde Puli, Parliamentary Secretary for Youth and Sport, together with the Hon. Chris Said Parliamentary Secretary for Consumers, Fair Competition, Local Councils and Public Dialogue, presented certificates to Local Councils taking part in the Local Council Sport Scheme 2011
This activity was held at Birgu, Primary School where Mayor Miriam Portelli (photo) represented the Nadur local Council.

 

 1.03.11:   Mr king & miss queen carnival 2011 results

Results of the Mr. King and Miss Queen Carnival Competition held at the MBC Nadur on Saturday 26 February 2011:

• Ms. National Queen Carnival: - Deborah Ann Camilleri
  Ms. Nadur Queen Carnival: - Deborah Ann Camilleri
  Mr. King Carnival:  - Jean Paul Portelli
  Ms. Malta Queen Carnival:  - Franciana Cassar
  Ms. Gozo Queen Carnival:  - Joscelyn Atzori
  Ms. Personality Gozo:   -Lorinda Camilleri
  Ms. Personality Malta:  - Erica Galea
  Mr. Personality:  - Jean Paul Portelli
  Best Beautiful Face Gozo:  - Ylenia Azzopardi
  Best Beautiful Face Malta:  - Rhian Pace
  Ms. Photogenic Gozo:  - Fiona Grima
  Ms. Photogenic Malta:  - Martina Polidano
  Mr. Photogenic:  - Paul Thomas Caruana
  Best Model Look Gozo:  - Deborah Ann Camilleri
  Best Model Look Malta:  - Siham Gester
  Best Model Look:  - Steven Debono
  Ms. Gozo Public Opinion:  - Deborah Ann Camilleri
  Ms. Malta Public Opinion:  - Siham Gester
  Mr. Public Opinion:  - Steven Debono

 19.02.11:   nadur carnival activities 2011

The Nadur Local Council will be organizing its’ annual Carnival activities beginning with “Mr. King and Miss Queen Carnival Competition” on Saturday 26th February at MBC Theatre at 7:30 p.m.   The following day, Sunday 27th February there will be a Carnival Parade and show featuring costumes, dances and floats at St. Peter & St. Paul Square beginning at 1:00 p.m.   This event will end with a traditional “Kukkanja”.

In anticipation of the Spontaneous Carnival that will take place in Nadur beginning Friday 4th March and ending on Tuesday 8th March,  the Local Council would like to inform participants that as in the previous year Carnival floats (Karrijiet) are not to be excessively large and no larger than an average truck (in width, height and length).  Floats are to be pushed manually and not by any type of motor.  This is in order to prevent injuries.  Public Transport will be available from Mgarr to Nadur on Saturday 5th March from 7:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. on a shuttle basis.  Transport will also be available from Victoria Bus Terminus to Nadur and back during these hours.  This is at a cost of €1.00 each way.  Parking will be available at the Victoria Bus Terminus.  The Council hopes that this year’s Carnival will be a success and asks that those attending respect public order and decency.

 16.02.11:   elderly outing

An outing for the elderly was organised on Wednesday 16th February 2011 by the Nadur Local Council. A group of over 30 women went to the Gozo Cathedral in Victoria where a mass was celebrated. After the mass the group visited the Cathedral Museum. Afterwards they went to a local restaurant where bingo was played and lunch served. The group was accompanied by the Mayor, Miriam Portelli.

 

 14.02.11:   9th delicata classic wine festival 2011

For the ninth consecutive year, following the wine festival in Valletta, Delicata in conjunction with Nadur Local Council will be taking its wine festival to the viticulture heart of Gozo, Nadur from the 2nd the 4th September 2011. Once again this sleepy, idyllic Gozitan village will come alive as the wine festival gets underway at the Gnien il-Kunsill.

The festival will open at 7.00pm and the last wines will be served at 11.30pm before closing at midnight, with live entertainment every evening.

 

 08.01.11:   Alley off dun bernard haber completed

The alley off Dun Bernard Haber Street has been completed. This project was made possible from funds made available to 13 Local Councils through MEPA’s Urban Development Fund (UIF) after a contract was signed with the Authority  to cover the full financing of 19 projects which will improve the quality of life for residents living in these localities. The Nadur Local Council had applied for such funds and decided to use them for the completion of this alley.

 

 

 06.01.11:   nadur youth outing to malta

The Nadur Youth Council together with the Nadur Youth Adventure Group went to Malta on Tuesday 4th January 2011 accompanied by the Mayor, Miriam Portelli and Executive Secretary, Ms Rita Mifsud. The outing consisted of a visit to the "Dar tal-Providenza" and YMCA where gifts collected from Nadur residents were presented. A mass was held at "Dar tal-Providenza. The Youths also visited Parliamentary Secretary Chris Said and viewed the Nativity made from recycled material at Auberge de Castille. After lunch the group went to Tigne Point. The group totalled 38.