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30.12.06: epiphany concert at nadur local council
On Sunday 7th January, 2007 at 6.00pm, the young soprano Ms Ilnara Biyusova will perform during the Epiphany Concert to be held at the Joe Tabone Hall at the Local Council. Ilnara Biyusova hails from the city of Vyshy Volochek in the Tver region in Russia. Nadur has signed a bilateral agreement with this city, in fact the soprano is travelling to Malta with the collaboration of the Vyshy Volochek administration and the Russian Cultural Centre in Malta. Ms Biyusova will be accompanied on the piano by Ms Svetlana Bodiuol while she sings excerpts from W.A. Mozart, P. Tchaikovsky, I. Dounaevsky, G. Caccini, J.S. Bach/C. Gounod and Puccini.
During her stay in Malta, Ilnara Biyusova will be also performing during the Russian Christmas celebrations in the Russian Chapel at San Anton Palace. She will be singing during the 9:30am mass at the Nadur Basilica on Sunday 7 January. Click for biography and programme
7 January - Epiphany Concert: 6.00pm at Joe Tabone Hall, Local Council.
10 February - Miss Queen Carnival at MBC Theatre, Nadur.
11 February - Organised Carnival at St Peter & St Paul Square
16 February - Children's Carnival at Nadur Primary
16 - 20 February – Spontaneous Carnival along December 13th Street.
7 June – Finnish Band Concert 8.00pm at Arc Martin Camilleri. Square
23 - 24 June – Activities for Imnarja at Arc Martin Camilleri. Square
30 June – Activity: ‘DayAfterMnarja’ at Gnien il-Kunsill
31 Aug -1 & 2 September - Delicata Classic Wine Festival at Ġnien il-Kunsill
10 November - Show at MBC theatre & the presentation of Gieh in-Nadur.
18 November - Council Day – Thanksgiving Mass
20 November - Council Day
6 - 9 December - Christmas Market at St Peter & St Paul Square
25 December – Christmas Concert at Nadur Basilica.
22.12.06: notices by the local council
Greetings
Mayor Dr. Chris Said, Vice Mayor Miriam Portelli and Councillors Maria Natoli, Jonathan Buttigieg and Andrew Muscat together with the staff at the Local Council wish a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year 2007 to all Nadurin.
Thanks
The Local Council would like to thank all those who contributed towards the success of the second edition of the Christmas Market. It is working hard to establish this activity as an annual event that attracts lots of people as in the case of Carnival, Mnarja and the Wine Festival.
REFUSE COLLECTION FOR THESE FESTIVE DAYS
Refuse collection will be done as usual everyday, except on Sunday 24th and Monday 25th December. Residents are kindly asked not to take out their refuse on these days
There will be no open skips at Ta’ Xordin on Christmas Day and New Year's Day
ANOTHER ‘BRING IN SITE’ AT SAN BLAS
Another ‘Bring In Site’ was added near the playing field at San Blas. In fact, after the success of the first site near the Primary School, the Local Council is planning to add more sites in the near future. The next sites will be posted at Tal-Hali and near the Kenuna Tower. We appeal to all residents to make good use of these sites to help in the waste recycle.
THE PROGRAMME "KULHADD FIL-PJAZZA" FROM NADUR
The TV programme "KULHADD FIL-PJAZZA" screened on Television Malta every Sunday will be transmitted from the main square at Nadur on Sunday 11th February, 2007. On that day there will be a new programme of the Organised Carnival in the afternoon.
28.11.06: the Christmas market
The Christmas Market will be held over 4 days from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th December under a big tent in St Peter and St Paul Square. With over 35 stands in 4 sections: Craft; Food; Citrus and Wine, it will offer patrons the opportunity to shop around for gifts while enjoying the yuletide atmosphere created by a packed programme of entertainment. Father Christmas will be in attendance.
20.11.06: Hall at New Premises named after joe Tabone
The hall at the New Premises was named after Joe Tabone, the first Mayor of Nadur who had also started plans for the building of the said premises. In a short programme commemorating "Council Day", Mayor Chris Said opened an art exhibition by Prof, Guido Laperuta from Cicciano and conferred the honorary citizenship to 5 members: Daniele Fantechi, Consultant; Jean-Claude Bord, Parisot Mayor; Sauro Testi, Bucine Mayor; Valentin Vlasov, Russian Ambassador and Massimo Zoppi, Baveno Mayor. Certificates of recognition were then awarded to Salvina Buttigieg, Joseph Magro, Francesca Mizzi, Joseph Muscat, Fr. Charles Vella, Charles Xuereb and Gemma Zammit for their dedicated work in the community. Vice Mayor Miriam Portelli presented certificates to Paul Andrew Vella, Jonathan Portelli, Charmaine Bugeja, Elizabeth Grech, Marlene Portelli and Stephanie Said who were elected in the first Youth Council, and to other volunteers: Michael Grech, Charlene Grech, Rita Buttigieg and Angie Pace. Click for photos
19.11.06: official opening of the new premises
Bishop Mario Grech led a concelebrated mass as thanksgiving in the presence of the President of Malta, Edward Fenech Adami, Vice Prime Minister Tonio Borg, Minister for Gozo Giovanna Debono, Mayor, Councillors and the five delegations from the cities, coming from Italy, France and Russia, that had a twinning or co-operative agreements with the Local Council. The President also visited the Mnaria Band club and the nursery of the Nadur Youngsters where the Joe Tabone tournament was being held. Then he inaugurated the new premises at North Street. click for photos
16.11.06: President's official visit to nadur
The President of Malta, Edward Fenech Adami started his official visit to Nadur this morning at the St Francis Pre-school followed by the elderly Day Centre and the Nadur Primary school where he attended for a short programme run by the students. In the evening, the President had a meeting with all the clubs, associations, groups and NGO's from Nadur at the MUSEUM Centre where he heard about their work in the community. click for photos
15.11.06: art exhibition at ta' kenuna tower
An art exhibition by 2 young emerging artists from Nadur, was officially opened at Ta' Kenuna Tower by Mayor Chris Said as part of the Council Day celebrations. Maxine C. Attard and Nathan Portelli are exhibiting their works for the first time with their particular style and character. The Exhibition will be opened till Sunday 26th November. click for photos
14.11.06: Public Meeting about council's projects
A public meeting was held on Monday 13th November at the Joe Debono Hall in the Primary school, where Mayor Chris Said gave details about the present projects which the Local Council has and the proposed projects for the future, namely the rehabilitation of the Qortin quarry which will cost about LM500,000, the resurfacing of streets in the Locality, the projects which have been approved by the EU, the proposed projects which are still to be decided by the EU for funding and the Christmas Market which is to be held over 4 days under a big tent in the main square.
11.11.06: Gieh in-Nadur to MR joseph said
The Nadur Local Council started its week celebrations to commemorate the Council's Day with the presentation of Premju Gieh in-Nadur to Mr Joseph Said at the MBC theatre during an Instrumental Concert by the Mnarja Band directed by Mro. Joseph Grech on the occasion of the St Coronatu feast. Mayor Chris Said presented Joseph Said the trophy and shield while highlighting the importance of voluntary work as Joseph Said did and is still doing at the Mnarja Band Club. This was the 9th edition of Premju Gieh in-Nadur. click for photos and press release
18.10.06: first meetings at the new premises
The Nadur Local Council has started transferring its offices to the new premises in North Street from where all services will be offered as from next week. On Tuesday 17th October, the first formal meetings were held on the new premises. At 7.00pm, the sub-committee for the Christmas Market which is to be held on the 7-10th December at the main square under a big tent, met. This was followed by the other sub-committee for Council's Day activities which are to start from 11th -20th November, 2006.
9.10.06: October issue of Ħidmietnaf'Isimkom published
The Nadur Local Council has just published the 24th issue of its info-magazine Ħidmietnaf'Isimkom. This month's issue in an 8 page black and white format gives an overview of all the recent activities organised and to be organised by the Local Council namely: The official visit of the President of Malta to Nadur; Programme of activities for Council's Day; The 3rd artificial turf pitch to be installed at the Primary school; Applications for projects from EU Programmes' Funds; The Christmas Market; Carnival 2007; the enlargement of public library to be named 'Mary Zerafa', works on roads; pumping station at San Blas and the rehabilitation of the Qortin quarry. Click here & on image to read.
8.10.06: Maria Natoli elected in the Local councils Association
Nadur Councillor, Maria Natoli, was elected from the general list to the executive committee of the Local Councils Association in which the Malta Labour Party elected 4 councillors, while the Nationalist Party elected 3 councillors to the executive.
"At last the Labour Party has a representative from Gozo in the association and I am ready to do my best towards the common good of all." was the first reaction by Maria at the result.
2.09.06: The Delicata Classic Wine Festival -First day
The 4th Delicata Classic Wine Festival in Nadur, Gozo officially started yesterday for 3 days with an entertaining programme presented by Marlene Muscat. The festival starts at 7.00pm with wine being served till 11.30. Patrons can buy a glass for LM3.25 and and enjoy the food from the different food stalls. A shuttle service from Mgarr harbour to Nadur will be available throughout the festival. Admission is free. click here to see photos
20.08.06: the Inauguration of torri sopu
The Torri Sopu after restoration works that were carried out in the last years was officially inaugurated by Hon. Minister Tonio Borg and Mayor Dr. Chris Said today in the presence of Hon. Speaker Anton Tabone, Hon. Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono and Martin Galea, President of 'Din l-Art Helwa'. A well attended audience assisted for an enactment about the Militia, a historic background about the tower by Fr Joe Bezzina, an overview by architect Edward Scerri of the work carried out on site and the participation of the Mnarja folk Group, Jean Noel & Pierre Louis Attard on violin, Sarah Saliba - Ballet and Soprano Rosabelle Pavia. photos
18.08.06: AUGUST issue of Ħidmietnaf'Isimkom published
The Nadur Local Council has just published the 23rd issue of its info-magazine Ħidmietnaf'Isimkom. This month's issue gives an overview of all the recent activities organised and to be organised by the Local Council namely: The inauguration of Torri Sopu's restoration; works at the new Premises; Torrijiet 2006; the Summer courses; Tenders for Ramla Road resurfacing; the inauguration of sports facilities by PM Dr Laurence Gonzi; The Delicata Classic Wine Festival; One committee for all the Council's activities; Carnival 2007; the Qortin quarry and access to San Blas. Click here & on image to read.
16.08.06: Tenders for Ramla Road resurface published
Tenders for work on the resurfacing of Ramla Road has been published in the Government Gazette (p.6698) on Friday, 4th August, 2006. Such tenders can be submitted up to 10.00 a.m. on THURSDAY, 14th September, 2006, for: *CT 310#2006. Resurfacing works in Ramla Road, Nadur Gozo – Ministry for Gozo. A fee of Lm25 will be charged for each copy of tender document. more
15.08.06: Inauguration of Torri Sopu after restoration
The inauguration of Torri Sopu after the extensive restoration works carried out by the Nadur Local Council during the last 9 years will be held on Sunday 20th August, 2006. Hon. Minister for JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS Tonio Borg will preside the ceremony. The programme includes an enactment about the Militia, a historic presentation about the tower by Fr Joe Bezzina, an overview by architect Edward Scerri of the work carried out on site and the participation of the Mnarja folk Group, Pierre Louis Attard on violin, Sarah Saliba - Ballet and Soprano Rosabelle Pavia. Programme starts at 7.00pm. programme
21.07.06: Nadur Local Council's Summer Activities
The Summer '06 Activities to be held by the Nadur Local Council are:
27 - 30th July - Summerfest'06 at Gnien il-Kunsill with the Nadur Youngsters FC.29th July - Inauguration of football pitch in artificial turf at Imgarr Road. programme18-19th August – Activity at San Blas with Ghaqda Armar Dicembru13.1, 2 & 3rd September- Delicata Classic Wine Festival at Ġnien il-Kunsill
14.07.06: "TORRIJIET": First Cultural Evening at Ta' Sopu Tower
A well attended cultural evening of dance, songs, poetry and music was held on Thursday 13th July in front of Ta' Sopu Tower, at Nadur. The programme compered by Marlene Muscat, included 'The Ballad of St Coronatus', sung by Pamela Bezzina accompanied by Joe Engerer on the guitar; 'Czardas' and 'Slavonic Dance' performed on violin by Jean Noel & Pierre Louis Attard, accompanied on piano by Colin Attard; 'The Dahlet Qorrot Coast Watch-Tower' - a historic note read by Peter Paul Buttigieg; Soprano, Rita Dimech sung 'Waltz of my Heart', 'On my lips every kiss is like wine', 'Non ti scordar di me' and 'O surdato innamorato'; while dancers Sarah Grima, Simone Camilleri, Ramona Cassar performed 'Shades of Bliss' - Ballet and 'Explosive' - Jazz. The first of a series of Cultural evenings called "Torrijiet" was held by the Organising Committee Culture from the Ministry for Gozo in collaboration with the Nadur Local Council. click for photos
10.07.06: Inauguration of Artificial Turf Ground and Sports Facilities
Hon. Prime Minister, Lawrence Gonzi and Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono will be inaugurating the new artificial turf ground and the Sports Facilities at Imgarr Road Nadur on Saturday, 29th July, 2006 at 7.30pm. The work was carried out following an agreement between the Nadur local Council, the Nadur Youngsters FC and the Ministry for Gozo.
A triangular tournament will be held between Nadur Youngsters, Qala St. Joseph and Ghajnsielem FC followed by a Barbecue. All residents are kindly invited to attend. click for Programme
8.07.06: "TORRIJIET": a Cultural Evening at Ta' Sopu Tower
The Organising Committee Culture from the Ministry for Gozo in collaboration with the Nadur Local Council are presenting a cultural evening of dance, songs, poetry and music in front of the Ta' Sopu Tower, at Nadur on Thursday 13th July 2006 at 9.00pm.
Free tickets for setting are available from the Culture office till Wednesday 12th July 2006
30.06.06: A Bilateral Agreement signed with Vischni Volochek, Russia
This evening, the Nadur Local Council signed a bilateral agreement with Vischni Volochek, from the Tver region of Russia at the 'Joe Debono Hall' of the Nadur Primary school instead of the programmed venue at Ta' Sopu Tower due to inclement weather. Mark Zhainov, mayor of Vishni Volochek, was accompanied by a delegation together with the Russian ambassador Valentin Vlasov who helped toward this new initiative. The ceremony started with the planting of an olive tree in front of the Local Council and continued with a short programme and the signing of the bilateral agreement. Present for this agreement were: Hon. Justyne Caruana, representatives of local Associations and a delegation from Cicciano, Italy. photos
24.06.06: 'Burmilla' at the Agricultural Exhibition
A newly imported cat, called Burmilla, will be at the Agricultural Exhibition today and tomorrow, making its first appearance in Malta and Gozo at Nadur. This is the first of its breed to be imported to Malta/Gozo. It is a very rare breed which was officially recognized as Breed in 1994. The only other countries that have the breed are UK, Spain and Scandinavia. This cat comes from Mallorca, Spain and is of a family of International Grand Champions. Interestingly one of her family is owned by Ralf Schumacher, the car racing driver! This will be presented by the Malta Feline Federation
16.06.06: June issue of Ħidmietnaf'Isimkom published
The Nadur Local Council has just published the 22nd issue of its info-magazine Ħidmietnaf'Isimkom. This month's issue gives an overview of all the recent activities organised and to be organised by the Local Council namely: The New turf Ground at Imgarr Road, Quotations for work, The Qortin Quarry; The Local Council Activities for Mnarja 2006; Signing of a Bilateral Agreement with Vischni Volochek, Russia; Summer 2006 activities; Approved funds from the EU and the New Premises at North Street.
Click here & on image to read.
9.06.06: ANOTHER ARTIFICIAL TURF PITCH AT NADUR
Work at the Nadur football ground is in the last stage with the laying of artificial turf which will soon be finished. This makes it as the biggest football ground in Gozo to have artificial turf.
The work is being carried out by All Sport International firm after an agreement between the Nadur local Council, the Nadur Youngsters FC and the Ministry for Gozo. While the Ministry for Gozo has done the levelling of the surface and laid the foundation in concrete, the Nadur Local Council and the Nadur Youngsters FC provided the artificial turf.
The Local Council is going to install a new floodlighting system. The ground will be available to all the Nadur Youngsters teams for training and can be divided in two 5-a-side pitches. Alongside, 2 bowling pitches and a kiosk were built to provide other sporting activities.
This will be the second artificial pitch at Nadur, after the inauguration of a similar pitch at the MUSEUM centre. Talks are being held so that one of the pitches which were donated by EUFA to the Malta Football Association will be laid at the Nadur Primary School ground
31.05.06: Nadur Local Council's programme for Mnarja 2006
The Local Council has published its programme of activities for Mnarja 2006 starting on Saturday 24th June with the Annual Agricultural Show at Dun Martin Camilleri Square a programme by the Hungarian band DOROG & TAT and show by Majorettes TATI KULTURHAZ MAZSORETT CSOPORT, ending on Friday, 30th June with the final activity at Gnien il-Kunsill. At 6.00pm there will be the signing of a bilateral with Vishni Volochek, Russia at Torri Sopu. Click here to read
30.05.05: The Delicata Classic Wine Festival 2006
The Nadur Local Council has announced that the 4th Delicata Classic Wine Festival in Nadur, Gozo which was scheduled for the 18, 19 and 20th August will now be held on the 1, 2 and 3rd September, 2006.
12.05.06: Programme for Mnarja Agricultural Fair
The Nadur Local Council has announced the programme for the Mnarja Agricultural Fair to be held on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June 2006 at Dun Martin Camilleri Square, Nadur.
Saturday 24th June 2006
9:00 p.m. Marc by Xghajra Scouts
9:30 p.m. Young Talent Team
9:45 p.m. Benny u Tonia
10:00 p.m. Mnarja Folk Group
10:20 p.m. Annette's Mystic Dancers - Folk Dances
10:40 p.m. Young Talent Team
11:00 p.m. Benny u Tonia
Sunday 25th June 2006
9:00 a.m. Mnarja Band March starting from Xandriku Street crossing with St John Street
9:15 a.m. Mnarja Folk Group
9:30 a.m. Ta' Ciangura Folk Group - San Lawrenz
10:00 a.m. Menhir Folk Group - Qala
10:30 a.m. Speeches and presentation of mementos by Mayor and the Hon. Minister for Gozo
12.05.06: May issue of Ħidmietnaf'Isimkom published
The Nadur Local Council has just published the 21st issue of its info-magazine Ħidmietnaf'Isimkom. This month's issue gives an overview of all the recent activities organised by the Local Council namely Budget 2006-7 Approval, European Rural Charter, Mnarja 2006 Activities, Pumping station at San Blas, a New book about Nadur, New Plans at Ground, Public Tenders, A Bilateral Agreement with Vischni Volochek in Russia, Summer Courses, Meetings with local organisations and the Start UP Coarse,
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The Nadur Local Council notifies that sealed tenders will be received in the tender box at the Nadur Local Council, Racecourse Street, Nadur NDR 104 up to noon of Monday 12th June 2006.
Advt No. NLC 02/06-07 Resurfacing of St. Blas Street (2nd layer)
A fee of Lm10 will be charged for each tender document.
Advt No. NLC 03/06-07 Cleaning and Maintenance of St. Blas Garden/Playing Field
A fee of Lm10 will be charged for each tender document.
Advt No. NLC 04/06-07 Cleaning and Maintenance of Tal-Hali Playing Field
A Fee of Lm10 will be charged for each tender document.
Advt No. NLC 05/06-07 Cleaning and Maintenance of Ta’ Kenuna Public Garden
A fee of Lm10 will be charged for each tender document.
Advt No. NLC 06/06-07 Cleaning and Maintenance of Ġnien il-Kunsill (Garden and Public Convenience)
A fee of Lm10 will charged for each tender document.
Tender Documents are obtainable from the Nadur Local Council Office during office hours. Tenders will be opened in public exactly after closing time. The Council reserves the right to refuse any offer including the most advantageous one.
Il-Kunsill Lokali tan-Nadur jgħarraf illi sa nofsinhar ta’ nhar it-Tnejn 12 ta’ Gunju 2006, jintlaqgħu offerti magħluqin fil-kaxxa ta’ l-offerti fil-Kunsill Lokali Nadur, Triq it-Tiġrija, Nadur NDR 104, għal:-
Avviz Nru. NLC 02-06/07 Kisi bit-tarmac ta’ Triq San Blas (it-tieni kisja)
Għandu jitħallas dritt ta’ Lm10 għal kull dokument tal-offerta.
Avviz Nru. NLC 03-06/07 Tindif u Manutenzjoni ta’ Gnien San Blas u Playing Field San Blas
Għandu jitħallas dritt ta’ Lm10 għal kull dokument ta’ l-offerta.
Avviz Nru. NLC 04-06/07 Tindif u Manutenzjoni ta’ Playing Field tal-Ħali.
Għandu jitħallas dritt ta’ Lm10 għal kull dokument ta’ l-offerta.
Avviz Nru NLC 05-06/07 Tindif u Manutenzjoni ta’ Gnien ta’ Kenuna
Għandu jitħallas dritt ta’ Lm10 għal kull dokument ta’ l-offerta.
Avviz Nru NLC 06-06/07 Tindif u Manutenzjoni ta’ Ġnien il-Kunsill (ġonna u latrina pubblika)
Għandu jitħallas dritt ta’ Lm10 għal kull dokument ta’ l-offerta.
Dokumenti ta’ l-offerti jistgħu jinksbu matul il-ħinijiet ta’ l-ufficcju mill-Kunsill Lokali Nadur. L-offerti jinfetħu fil-pubbliku eżatt wara l-ħin tal-għeluq. Il-Kunsill iżomm id-dritt li jirrifjuta anke l-aktar offerta vantaġġjuża.
21.04.06: Course on EU Project Management and Opportunities.
Nadur Local Council in collaboration with the Council of Bucine in Tuscany is organising a 70-hour course called 'Start-UP: Training on Project Management and European Union Opportunities'. With an overview of the European funding, namely the Structural Funds - The European Regional and Development Funds (ERDF) and The European Social Funds (ESF); the Cohesion Fund and the European Sectorial Funds for which Malta is eligible from 2007-2013, the course leads towards a Project management starting from the application to the final report.
Thirteen participants have registered for this course which is being coordinated by Coopen Consultancy Cooperative led by Daniele Fantechi as president, together with Nataniele Gennari, Elena Cellai and Roberta Cellai
The course started on the 20th of April and ends on the 7th of May with another 20 hours in June. click for Press Release
20.04.06: First phase for a new artificial turf pitch completed
The first phase of work at the football ground in Imgarr Road Nadur for a new artificial turf pitch has been completed. This included the levelling of the surface in concrete and the construction of two bowling pitches and a patio. The next phase continues with the laying of the artificial turf, the installation of a new lighting system and a kiosk.
All the work is being carried out in collaboration between the Nadur Local Council, the Nadur Youngsters Football Club and the Ministry for Gozo.
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