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 20.06.10:  Adult learning courses

Through a joint project between the Directorate for Lifelong Learning (Ministry for Education, Employment and the Family) and the Parliamentary Secretary for Consumers, Fair Competition, Local Councils and Public Dialogue, a number of courses, aimed to reach a Partial MQF Certification (Award) at Level 1 (Basic level – 5 credits) are being offered at every Local Council in Malta and Gozo.
It is hoped that successful adult learners will be awarded with a certificate supplement fully recognized by all EU member states and others. The Certificate Supplement acknowledges and gives a profile of skills and competences acquired by the learner during the particular course.

The courses in Basic Maltese, English and Maths/Numeracy are aimed for local residents with literacy and numeracy difficulties and are fully subsidised by the Ministry for Education.
Non-Maltese residents can apply for the course ‘Maltese as a Foreign Language’ while non-English speakers can apply for the course ‘English as a Foreign Language’.
The other courses are French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Financial Investment, Parents helping children with their studies, Healthy and Wellbeing, Pension and Retirement Planning, Healthy Ageing, How to setup a business, Curtain making and Dress Cutting, Cultural, Music and Visual Arts Appreciation.
Holders of Karta Anzjan can apply for any one course for free.
Course fee for Maltese and EU citizens is € 20 while the Computer Course is € 25.
The fee for non-EU residents is €30 per course.
These courses will take place between October 2010 and May 2011 with 3 contact hours per week. The days and timing will be agreed upon between the adult educator and adult learners at the commencement of the courses in October.
The attached application need to reach the Local Council’s office by the 30th of July 2010.
Applicants need not send any monies with the application as yet since first the confirmation of the course is needed depending the number of residents showing interest in particular subject/s. The days and timing of courses are normally agreed upon by the adult-learners, the Local Council and the adult educator.
All of these courses are aimed to adult learners (persons aged 16 years and over).
For brief course descriptions please contact your Local Council’s office. Click for application.

 20.06.10:  nadur local council benefits fr0m scheme

Seven Local Councils in Gozo, Gharb, Kercem, Munxar, Nadur, San Lawrenz, Xaghra and Victoria, are benefiting from a scheme launched by Central Government.  This scheme is aimed at financing projects which lead to the restoration of niches and other small historical places which can be found in several localities around Gozo. Between the seven localities they will be restoring 12 niches, two crosses and a statue. The funds were awarded to the Local Councils on Tuesday in the Visitation Square, Gharb by Parliamentary Secretary, Chris Said.

 

 20.06.10:  the agriculture fair 2010

The 17th edition of the Agricultural Show was inaugurated at Dun Martin Camilleri Square on Saturday 19th June and closed on Sunday morning. Hon Giovanna Debono, Minister for Gozo, attended for a while. Mayor, Ms Miriam Portelli  gave mementos to all the 147 exhibitors who participated this year with their products. These included agricultural products, animals, old agricultural and fishing machinery, local crafts, traditional Maltese food and home-made wine tasting.

All the exhibits were presented in an original setup using traditional carts which were artistically decorated by artist James Azzopardi with the various products brought by the Nadur farmers.

Special guest on Saturday were the Mnarja folk group, Traditional singers, Manuel Rapa and Claudette Pace, while on Sunday there were the Sunnyside Folk Ensemble, the Menhir Folk group and the Mnarja band. Fr Jimmy Xerri, the new archpriest of Nadur, blessed the exhibits.

 13.06.10:  annual charter meeting in Poland

A delegation of 6 adults and 4 youth from the Nadur Local Council represented Malta in the annual meeting of the Charter of European Rural Communities between 10 – 14th  June in Strzyzow, Poland together with other 280 participants from all the member countries of the Charter. The delegation from Nadur was led by Mayor Miriam Portelli.

The main theme for this meeting was ‘Liveability in the European Rural Communities; Policies on disabled people, methods of education, integration and professional activation’.

The programme was officially opened with a Holy Mass at the church of Strzyzow and a parade along the main streets.  Besides the conferences related to the theme, there was also a Presidium meeting, a meeting for Mayors, as well as a meeting for the Youths in the Culture Centre. During these meetings, the participants had the opportunity to create new contacts and initiate new projects on various aspects among the communities.

To commemorate the recent tragedies that hit Poland, the participants attended the opening of a new park, where representatives from each member country planted a tree that will be labelled with the country’s name.

The participants were taken on cultural tours to Rzeszow and Sanok, and also held a culinary evening with a traditional song festival.

The Nadur Local Council will be hosting a Charter meeting in November 2011.

 25.05.10:  works at isopu gardens

Works on the planned Isopu Gardens are progressing. The Ministry for Gozo have applied for the MEPA permit in order to restore the former quarry into a family park. Upon approval from MEPA, the 22,300m2 area will be planted with trees and will be an ideal site for picnicking and relaxing for the entire family. The former quarry has been filled and currently levelling works are underway in order to restore area to the natural contours of the area.

 12.05.10:  the Elvis tribute band at nadur

The Nadur Local Council in collaboration with the Parliamentary Secretary Chris Said are organising a concert by Mark Andrew Tabone (son of the late Joe Tabone) on June 30 at Gnien il-Kunsill at 9:00 pm
A Gozitan descendent who hails from Melbourne has recently won the Elvis World Cup Qualifier for Australia. Mark Andrew Tabone lived most of his childhood at Nadur, Gozo. It was here that he developed his interest in performing arts. During his teen years in Gozo Mark also sang with the local band The Tramps. He moved back to Australia in his late teens and formed a band. He launched his Elvis tribute band "Elvis Leaves His Mark" in 1998 and is now one of the best tribute shows worldwide. He has finished in the top 5 in Memphis 2002 - Elvis impersonators competition.
Mark will be celebrating the king's 75th birth year in style as he will be representing Australia in the Elvis World Cup. Mark participated in the Elvis World Cup Qualifier - Australia and competed against 12 other contestants. Amongst the judges were Elvis' manager and friend Joe Esposito. Mark went ahead to win this award and he will now represent Australia in the the Elvis World Cup which will be held in July 2010 in Wales. More in press release

 

04.05.10: Nadur local council's projects plans

The Nadur Local Council has just published its plans for 2 major projects: The embellishment of St Peter and St Paul Square and a Proposed Community Centre including Education and Skills Improvement Facilities at Bingemma Street c/w Dun Anton Tabone, Nadur. Click here to view the proposed plans:

• Nadur Pjazza PERMIT (AMEND) Layout Plan & Traffic Management;

• Nadur Pjazza PERMIT AMEND) Paving Layout Plan; 

• Education Facility Proposal-V2007) Plans

• Education Facility Proposal-V2007) Elevations-Section;

 01.05.10: "IDEA" Mosaic works exhibition by meri

On Saturday evening at the Nadur Local Council premises, Hon. Dr. Chris Said Parliamentary Secretary for Consumers, Fair Competition, Local Councils and Public Dialogue, opened an exhibition of Mosaic works "IDEA" by Nadur artist Mrs Mary Portelli (Meri). Mr Paul Stellini delivered a critical overview of the exhibits, followed by Mayor Ms Miriam Portelli. This exhibition is  part of  the MAYFAIR '10 which the Nadur Youth Council is organising. and it will be opened till the end of May during office hours. click here for photos.

 30.04.10: dr chris said visits ongoing work at nadur

During a visit to to the ongoing works, the Parliamentary Secretary, Chris Said, said the Government is helping local councils to carry out road works not only through increased direct allocation, but also through changes in the law now local councils can enter into public, private partnership with private contractors. He went on to say that the local councils who undertake public private partnership will also benefit from an increased financial allocation for roads.

 

24.03.10: Nadur local council's notices

- The launching of a basketball team for girls between 12 -16 years old.. Those interested are to apply  at the Council by 5th April.

- 10-11th April is World Health Day. These activities are to be held: 9th April - Night hike for youths; 10th April - Cleaning campaign; 11th April  - Walk to Ta' Sopu Tower.

- 30th April - 2nd May 2010:  May Fair 2010. Those interested to participate can phone on 21558080.

- Complaints about our pets' litter in the street. Pets' owners are to clean what their pets leave behind.

- We are encouraged to use more the recycling service and the 3 ‘Bring-in-sites’ at Nadur.

- The Day Centre is opened every Tuesday from 9:00 to 12:00. Those interested to attend are to contact Ms Gemma Zammit.

- Work will be carried out on the resurfacing of Dun Bernard Haber street. Click here for details

 

15.03.10: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM GOZO SPCA 

FOR REPORTS ABOUT STRAY OR INJURED DOGS IN GOZO, PLEASE INFORM THE ANIMAL WELFARE DEPT IN MALTA USING THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS:

25904236; 25904132; 25904113

GOZO SPCA IS STILL PICKING UP INJURED AND ABANDONED CATS AND KITTENS.

FOR HELP PLEASE CALL: 21553769;   99475199; 99807067

 

24.02.10: Meeting for parents re internet security

The Nadur Local Council together with the Nadur Youth Council is going to organise a special meeting for parents  on Friday 26th  February 2010 at the Joe Tabone Hall, North Street at 6.00 p.m. This meeting will address the theme: "The Security of our Children on Internet". Such meeting will be held by a member in the Department of Cybercrime Unit of the Police Corp. All parents are invited to attend for this informative meeting. Click for photos

 

18.02.10: hon. chris said visits ipsl workers

The Hon. Chris Said, Parliamentary Secretary for Consumers, Fair Competition, Local Councils and Public Dialogue, visited Industrial Projects and Services Ltd (IPSL) Workers on their works which is being carried out on the road leading to Daħlet Qorrot in Nadur. Nadur Local Council is among the 11 Gozitan Local Councils which are benefitting from this scheme.

07.02.10: the 19th Edition of the organised carnival

The 19th edition of the Nadur Organised Carnival was held this afternoon at the St Peter & St Paul Square. Featuring 31 items: Il-Kumittiva, Miss Nadur Queen Carnival, Melissa Attard, Miss National Carnival, Miss Queen Carnival, Katharina Watson from Desborough (Great Britain), dance groups, the Mnarja band, Big Friends GuggenMusik 2008, Carnival costume groups, l-Andar traditional music group and floats with the presentation by Ronald Briffa. The programme was interrupted for 20minutes due to rain but continued afterward till 5.00pm. The programme ended with the traditional Kukkanja. click for photos

01.02.10: CARNIVAL 2010 CELEBRATIONS AT NADUR

 “Let’s go to Nadur Carnival” is the common cry starting after Christmas or before especially for those who have to book accommodation well in advance!

The policy followed by the Local Council and the Sub Committee responsible for the carnival activities is to do all our best to sustain such spontaneity and creativity without any intervention whatsoever. The Local Council’s only intervention in the spontaneous carnival is to plan safety measures in collaboration with the police about traffic management, the engagement of Red Cross, the licensing of hawkers, instalment of adequate lighting and the cleansing. The rest is left to the imagination of the ‘maskerati’.

The Carnival activities start on Saturday 6th February with the “Miss Queen Carnival 2010” at MBC Theatre, an activity by the Mnarja Band Club in collaboration with the Nadur Local Council.

Besides the Spontaneous Carnival at Nadur there will be the Organised Carnival. This is programmed for Sunday 7th February starting at noon at the St Peter and St Paul Square with: Il-Kumittiva, Miss Queen Carnival (Malta), Miss Queen Carnival from Desborough (Great Britain), dance groups, Mnarja band, Big Friends GuggenMusik 2008, Carnival costume groups, a traditional music group and floats with the presentation by Ronald Briffa.

Programme ends with the Kukkanja.

A special memento will be given to all participants

Thanks go to the main sponsors for this event: Parliamentary Secretary for Public Dialogue and Information, MTA, Ministry for Gozo Heineken & CocaCola.

Carnival at Nadur is a busy time for all those who are willing to work, participate and enjoy themselves. click here for programme.

30.01.10: Annual Public Meeting

In accordance with Section 70 of the Local Councils Act (Act No. XV of 1993), an annual public meeting is going to be held on Tuesday 2nd February 2010 at the Joe Tabone Hall, North Street at 7:30 p.m.

The budget for financial year which started in January 2010 and ends up in December 2010 will be discussed together with the last budget which started on April 2009 and ended in December 2009. Details will be given about the different projects which were done and others which are being planned.

All residents whose name appear in the last Nadur Local Council's Electoral Register are urged to attend and to participate in this discussion.

All participants may put forward their suggestions for the Council's consideration.