Announcements

GALEA. On August 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, ITALA, née Agius, at the venerable age of 97. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Yvette and her husband Tony Guillaumier, her son Valmore and his wife Margaret, Beryl, wife of her late son Ronald, her grandchildren Jonathan, Gordon, Dax, Lisa, Lara, Natasha, Tanya and her great-grandchildren Joshua, Matthew, Jaden, Sara and Ella, her constant companion Doris Galdes and many other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held at St Julians parish church, today at 9.15 a.m. No flowers by request but donations to the Richmond Foundation will be appreciated.

GEMMELL. On August 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELA (Neni), née Vella, aged 77, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Charles and his wife Janet, Emmanuel, David, Christopher and his wife Marthese, her grandchildren and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, at 8.45 a.m. for St Julians parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.15 a.m. followed by interment at St Leone Cemetery, Żurrieq.

In Memoriam

BONNICI. Unfading memories of OSCAR on the 21st anniversary of his tragic death. Hilda Bonnici, widow of Paul.

BONNICI - OSCAR. Remembering our beloved director, today the 21st anniversary of his demise. Still living in our hearts. We miss you. Pray for us. Your staff.

BRINCAT - CARMELINA, née Frendo. Today the ninth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her children Fr Joseph, Fr Albert, O.Carm., Fr Paul, Henry and his wife Maria, and grandchildren Ivan and his wife Giulia and Ruth and her husband Robert Micallef. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CACHIA ZAMMIT. Today and tomorrow being the anniversaries of LAWRENCE and HELEN respectively. Please remember them in your prayers. Their family.

FARRUGIA - JOSEPH. Treasured memories of a beloved husband and father on the 26th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Mimi, Mary Rose and Douglas, Frederick and Margaret and by his grandchildren.

GAUCI BORDA. In loving memory of JOHN, today the anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

ILLAND - PETER. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to all who knew him, today the third anniversary of his death. Also remembering his dear friends OSCAR LUCAS and Dr PAUL PORTELLI (Dingli) and also JAMES TANTI (Rabat). May God grant them eternal rest. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Dorothy and family, Scotland.

ILLAND - PETER. In loving memory of a dearest friend from Scotland, today the third anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Theresa Lucas and friends.

PEARSON - JOHN. In loving memory of our dearest father, today the 22nd anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sons, daughters, nephews and nieces.

TABONE - EMMANUEL. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today the 19th anniversary of his demise. Kindly remember him in your prayers.

Jumble sale

Tomorrow, at Tourist Bar, Qawra, from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please help in neutering stray animals.

Course on TV drama

Actor Narcy Calamatta will be running a course on television drama at the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce at Palazzo De La Salle, Valletta.

The course will be held every Wednesday between 6 and 8 p.m. and will run for eight sessions from October to December. Attendance costs €30. For further information and application forms contact the society on 2124 4339, 2124 4400 or at info@artsmalta.org.

San Ġwann, Żebbuġ health services

The health service being offered at the parish centre at St Joseph Street, San Ġwann, by the Department of Primary Health has moved back to the premises next to the police station.

The service offered at Dun Karm Psaila Boy's Secondary School at Sciortino Street, Żebbuġ, has also moved back to a location next to the police station.

Żurrieq streets closed

The following streets in Żurrieq will be closed to traffic this evening between 7 and midnight: Ir-Repubblika, San Mikiel, Il-Bronja, Sant'Andrija, San Pawl, Fonzu Gauci, Is-Sajjieda, It-23 Ta' Lulju 1942, San Bartilmew, Il-Ħaddiema, Iċ-Ċombini, L-Inġiniera, Il-Kbira and Misraħ Mattia Preti.

Sta Venera mass

Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration will be held on the occasion of the Sta Venera parish's 90th anniversary at the Old Church on Thursday at 6 p.m.

Provincial Fr Alexander Vella will be celebrating High Mass at the parish church on Sunday at 6 p.m.

Conference on employee learning

The Foundation for Human Resources Development will hold a half-day conference at the Radisson SAS Bay Point Resort, St Julians, on September 25.

The main thrust of the conference, called The Benefits To Employers In Valuing Informal And Non-Formal Learning, will be the impact of the validation of informal and non-formal learning to the work environment.

Research has illustrated that around 80 per cent of what adults learn is through informal and non-formal means. This includes the workplace and the direct experience employers share with employees.

The conference aims at highlighting the benefits that employers can derive from the recognition of informal and non-formal learning, particularly during the recruitment stage, and in mapping the workforce skills and competences for expansion and further investment.

The conference will be held in collaboration with the Malta Qualifications Council and the European Union Programmes Agency.

For registration and further information contact Sandra Agius on 2137 8895 or e-mail sagius@fhrd.org.

www.fhrd.org/confsept08.asp

Best restaurants

Voting for one's favourite restaurants in the Definitive(ly) Good Guide to Restaurants in Malta and Gozo Annual Restaurant Survey can be done via www.restaurantsmalta.com (and not as inadvertently printed yesterday) or on the hard copy version included in yesterday's The Times.

The prizes will include a flight and one week's accommodation in Malta (overseas respondents only), a weekend break for two persons in a Zenith Suite at the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort & Spa, a weekend break for two persons at the InterContinental Malta and a hamper of Marsovin Ltd's Caravaggio wine.

Anyone wishing to receive the survey can forward their name and address to info@restaurantsmalta.com or call 2180 2383.

Sub-post office closed

The sub-post office at Aquavel, Triq San Bartilmew, Għargħur, will be closed for business between next Tuesday and September 9, both days included.

Clients using that sub-post office can use the postal services provided by the branch at the Civic Centre, Vjal 21 ta' Settembru, Naxxar.

Geographic Society walks

The Malta Geographical Society season of walks starts on October 8 with a trek to Baħrija.

On October 11 the society will hold its annual boat trip to Comino, including a walk and a visit to St Mary's Tower and battery.

For further details visit www.maltageographical.org or contact info@maltageographical.org. Tel. 7993 7545

Outing in aid of Little Sisters of the Poor

A day's outing, including swimming, in aid of the Little Sisters of the Poor will be held at the Radisson SAS Golden Sands, Għajn Tuffieħa, on September 10 at 10 a.m. For bookings and transport call Blanche Martin on 2133 0387.

Course in Manga art

The Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce is to run a course called Manga Art for Teens, for teenagers who would like to develop skills in this Japanese cartoon art form. The course will consist of the basics of drawing Manga-style, that is, facial expressions, eyes, hair, etc. and how to draw popular Manga characters.

Starting in October, the course will consist of a two-hour Saturday morning lesson, once a week for 10 weeks. The cost is €21. Application forms, registrations and further details can be obtained from Palazzo De La Salle, 219 Republic Street, Valletta.

Blood drive in Ċirkewwa

The management of the Paradise Bay Resort Hotel, Ċirkewwa, will hold another blood donation drive at the hotel on September 24 from 8 a.m.

Anyone interested in donating blood is kindly asked to contact Marie Louise Galea on 2152 1153 (office hours) or 7941 1885.

A similar activity was organised last April when various hotel staff members together with staff from other neighbouring hotels were encouraged to donate blood. It was a great success and the donors are looking forward to the next activity, the hotel said.