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 29.11.10:   "tama li rebħet" staged by boys' museum nadur

"Tama li Rebħet" based on the musical 'Whistle Down the Wind' is to be stages on Saturday 18th December at the MBC nadur at 7.30. It will also be staged at the Oratory Theatre Victoria on 2nd January at 7.30. This musical is produced by the Boys MUSEUM Nadur with lyrics by Joe Camilleri and music by Antoine Theuma. Everyone is invited to attend and entrance is free.

 29.11.10:   MEPA SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL Councils

A total of 12 localities are set to benefit from over €1.5 million, made available to them through MEPA’s Urban Development Fund (UIF) after a contract was signed with the Authority today. The contract will cover the full financing of 19 projects which will improve the quality of life for residents living in these localities. Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government Chris Said encouraged Local Councils to grab every opportunity that is there for the taking. He said that all Local Councils should draft a long-term plan built on sustainability for their respective localities. Chris Said said that the Urban Improvement Fund is only one of the tools that Local Councils have at their disposal and which enable them to invest in infrastructural projects. Between 2009 and 2011, Local Councils will have received approximately 100 million euro through the annual financial allocation and through 23 different special financial schemes sponsored by the Parliamentary Secretariat and aimed specifically for them. These funds are being used for the implementation of 550 projects and initiatives in different localities around the island’.

These funds will be used by the Nadur local Council for  the embellishment (paving) at the alley off Dun Bernard Haber Street.

 28.11.10:   nadur Christmas market 2010

The 6th edition of the Christmas Market organised by the Nadur Local Council will be held over 3 days from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th December 2010 under a big tent in St Peter and St Paul Square. This year’s edition will be organised in collaboration with all the N.G.O’s from Nadur who teamed up with the Local Council for this annual event. With a variety of stands offering: Toys; Crafts; Christmas decoration; cakes and confectionary; flower arraignment; books and food, 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 for children to take photos with. Special guests: Cash & Band; Spectrum; Fortissimo Band and David Azzopardi.

 20.11.10:   'gieħ in-Nadur' award 2010

The 13th edition of Gieħ in-Nadur Award. (click here for photos) was held today when Mgr. Salvu Pace 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. During the programme the Nadur youths prepared a presentation about their work while the Mayor presented these youths with a certificate for their contribution. Charlene Portelli played the harp while the Trumpet Trio Fourtissimo Brass played. some tunes. Marita Bigeni and Peter Paul Buttigieg  read the profile (click to read). Parliamentary Secretary, Hor. Chris Said was present for the event.

 19.11.10:   opening of the glass art exhibition at council

The Glass Art Exhibition was officially opened by Mayor Miriam Portelli at Joe Tabone Hall and the official launching of a programme of activities which comes to an end on Sunday 28th November 2010 with 'Donate blood' and Sports day at MUSEUM.. This exhibition includes some artistic and creative works  by Mr Joseph Louis Meilaq and his students from the Wistin Camilleri Art school. This will be opened till 19th December 2010 during office hours. see photos..
 

 9.11.10:   press release

• The Historical Re-Enactment Groups “Malta Command World War II Living History Group” and the Senglea Drama Group in collaboration with the Nadur Local Council will re-enact scenes from World War II at St. Peter & St. Paul Square on the occasion of “Jum il-Kunsill” on Saturday 20th November 2010 starting at 5:00 p.m. The re-enactments will simulate air attacks, rifle and foot drill, weapon displays as well as the Victory Kitchen. During this event the Nadur Local Council will be collecting donations in aide of the Malta Community Chest Fund.

• The Nadur Local Council is holding a Blood Drive on Sunday 28th November 2010 at the Joe Tabone Hall, Nadur Local Council office between 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.  The council urges all to participate and aide those in need.

• A stained glass exhibition will be opened on Friday 19th November 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Joe Tabone Hall.  The exhibition will include works by Joe Meilak as well as students from Nadur attending the School of Art course in Ghajnsielem.  The exhibition will be open until Saturday 18th December 2010 during office hours

 25.10.10:   council day 2010 - programme of activities

The Nadur Local Council has announced it programme of activities for the celebration of Council Day 2010.

- Friday 19th November 2010
10:00 a.m. Primary School Children Activity. Year 6 students will walk to Sopu Tower where they will be informed about the history of this tower. On the way back the students will stop at Gnien San Blas and served a traditional Gozitan snack.
7:30 p.m. Opening of Stained Glass Exhibition at Joe Tabone Hall. Stained Glass works by Nadur residents.
- Saturday 20th November 2010
9:00 a.m. Joe Tabone Memorial Football Tournament at the Peter Paul Camilleri Football Ground (U/10 Football Groups)5:00 p.m. Re-Enactment of World War II and Victory Kitchen.
7:30 p.m. ‘Premju Gieħ in-Nadur’. Presentation of Premju Gieh in-Nadur to Mons. Salvu Pace at Joe Tabone Hall. Entertainment by Jason & Don & Charlene Portelli. Presentation of works by the Nadur Youth Committee.
- Wednesday 24th November 2010  - Outing for the elderly.
- Saturday 27th November 2010
2:00 p.m. Clean Up Nadur!!! An activity involving Nadur youths and Voluntary Groups to Clean Up Non Urban areas of Nadur.
- Sunday 28th November 2010.
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Blood Donation Day at Joe Tabone Hall.
3:00 p.m.- Sports Day for all Nadur children at the Boys’ MUSEUM ground.
 

13.10.10:   Nadur Candle-lighting

The Nadur Local Council is collaborating with Caritas Malta to organise a candle-lighting

event as part of the Caritas campaign “Ilqa l-Isfida: Gib il-Faqar fix-Xejn” on the occasion of the European Year for Combatting Poverty and Social Exclusion. Nadur will be latching up with many other European localities which are taking part in the “Ten Million Stars” event organised by Caritas Europa. Nadur Mayor Ms Miriam Portelli said that the event is intended to show the solidarity of the people of Nadur with persons in need, not only in their locality, but also in Malta and elsewhere. Indeed, the day chosen for the event, the 17th of October is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

Nadur Parish Archpriest Mgr. Jimmy Xerri is working hand in hand with the Local Council, and will be appealing to parishioners to take candles with them to be lit during the activity at 6:00 p.m. at St. Peter & St. Paul Square. During this activity a collection will be made to channel funds to persons in poverty. The Nadur Youth Council will be gathering signatures throughout the day to a Caritas Europa petition against poverty and social exclusion, which will be presented to the European Commission.

A spokesman for Caritas Malta said that the enthusiastic response of the Mayor of Nadur, who has also roped in the collaboration of the various organisations active in Nadur , was extremely encouraging. It showed that such events are possible, and that local organisations will join in once an initiative is taken up with commitment.

 

 27.09.10:   cleaning up campaign

The Nadur Local Council is actively taking part in the clean up campaign being organised together with the Department for Local Government. A group of youths from Nadur carried voluntary work at Ta' Xhajma where they managed to collect several bags of waste from the area

 

 

16.09.10:   charter meeting in moravce, slovenia

The scheduled small meeting in the Charter of European Rural Communities calendar was held in Moravce, Slovenia between the 10 – 12th September, 2010.

As a member of this Charter, the Nadur Local Council was invited to participate and do a presentation about the theme ‘Participation in Local Democracy’.

The delegation, consisting of Rita Mifsud Attard, Maria Natoli, Carmela Mifsud, Ines Buttigieg and Monique Cauchi attended the meeting and discussed several issues about citizens’ participation in local democracy, together with other delegations from member towns in Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia and the United Kingdom.

The delegation was welcomed by the Mayor of Moravce and several representatives from the locality, who shared their local culture and traditions. click for photos

16.09.10: council notices

‘Il-Ħolma tiegħi għal futur aħjar’ - Mosaic Coarse starting on 2nd October, Saturday 11.00am -12pm. Registrations till 30th September, 2010. Applicants must be over 11 years. Price €25.

Activity for the elderly:  29th September 2010 - Outing to Marsalforn including Mass, lunch and tombla. Tickets of €7 from the Local Council till Friday 24th September.

Information Meeting for farmers. It is going to be held on Friday 17th September at 7.00pm at the government School Victoria, whereby information will be given about the free installation of meters on boreholes and wells.

WIFI at St Peter & St Paul Square: A free service of Wifi was recently installed at the main square in collaboration with  Parliamentary Secretariat for Public Dialogue and Information. Click for Maltese version

 15.09.10:  various activities

  

The Elderly were entertained with an outing to Marsalforn, while the children spent the evening at the cinema and then at  Mcdonalds. The installation of solar panels on the council rooftop, following an agreement signed between a consortium of 15 local councils benefitting from the Energy Saving scheme for local councils is now a reality.
The Nadur Local Council was one of 15 councils that signed this agreement. It will be receiving funds from Parliamentary Secretariat for Public Dialogue and Information for the installation of these solar panels on the council premises

 24.08.10:  TROFEO VERNAGALLO - classic Cars in Gozo

15th September - Wednesday 9.00a.m ferry. Malta /Gozo
09.45 hrs meet at Nadur square where the photo/clues competition will kick off ...
Photos of sites of Gozo will be handed out to participant (It is going to be like a picture treasure hunt) starting from Nadur and finishes in San Lawrenz.
(note that the "monti" will not take place on this day).
11.30 San Lawrenz Square checking of the results etc.. (exchanging of mementos?)
12.30 Cars will then proceed to Victoria to Santu Wistin Square where the classic cars are parked and left (supervised by the Victoria local council) The participants will then board the coach and proceed to lunch at Ta' Ricardo and half day tour of Gozo.
After the tour the participants will return to their cars in Santu Wistin Square and drive to Mgarr (17.15 ferry or 18.00hr?) to return to Malta.

 21.08.10:  nadur youngsters in malta eurosong junior

Three children from Nadur managed to qualify with the finalists of the Malta Eurosong Junior and on Saturday 4th September will be competing with twenty other singers for a winner to represent Malta in Belarus next November. These singers are Elaine Haber, Rebecca Bonello and Isaiah Muscat. Elaine will sing at the fifth spot with her song "Maestro" while Rebecca and Isaiah will sing with the group M-five in the 19th spot with their song 'Happy Day'. Elaine will also be accompanied on stage by two boys who are all from Nadur, Jeremy Portelli and Max Scerri. While auguring every success to these young children from our village, we urge all Nadurin to support these youngsters on Saturday 4 September at 20: 45 in the song number 5 and 19. Congratulations!

 18.07.10:  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.

 14.07.10:  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.