Announcements

GRECH. On November 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELO (Charles) of Birkirkara, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his beloved wife Maria, his only son Mario and his wife Pat, his much loved grandchildren David, Alexea and her husband Alastair, his brother Manuel and his wife Maria, his sister Vitorin, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, November 10 at 8.30 a.m. for St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment at the Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Caritas and Dar Tal-Providenza would be greatly appreciated. The family regrets it is unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

FIORINI - ROSE, née Borg. Cherished and unfading memories of a beloved mother on the 13th anniversary of her passing away. Much loved and sadly missed by her children Ferdinand, Michael and Adrian. Lord, grant her eternal rest. A prayer is solicited.

SAMMUT. In memory of MARY CLARE (Mecky) on the fifth anniversary of her death. Please remember her in your prayers.

SCICLUNA. Fondest memories of our dearest brother JOE on his 13th anniversary. Always remembered with love. His brothers and sisters.

TABONE - EVELYN. In ever loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today the 18th anniversary of her passing away. Her children and grandchildren.

ZAMMIT - CHARLES. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 14th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his wife Lucy, his five daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Christmas shutdown. Last trading day Friday, December 19, 2008, re-opening Monday, January 5, 2009.

Diabetes seminar

The Malta Diabetes Association in collaboration with Vivian Corporation will hold a half-day seminar titled Living With Diabetes at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, Floriana, on November 14 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Bookings can be made by phoning 2134 4610/6 or 2132 0338 by Wednesday. Entrance is free.

Valletta F.C. Mass

Mass for the repose of the souls of past footballers, members and activists of Valletta Football Club will be said at St Augustine parish church, Valletta, on November 16 at 10.45 a.m.

Catenian Mass

The Catenian Association will hold Solemn High Mass concelebrated by 100 priests at the Mdina Cathedral on November 13 at 6.30 p.m.

Farewell concert

Bay Street will be hosting a farewell concert tomorrow for young singer Daniel Testa who will be representing Malta at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest on November 22 in Lemesos, Cyprus.

The ambitious and determined 11-year-old has been singing for the past four years and has won a number of national and international festivals, a spokesman for Bay Street said.

The farewell concert, which starts at 4.30 p.m., will feature all the young finalists who participated in the qualifying festival.

Boreholes deadline extended

The deadline for the notification of boreholes has been extended to November 20 following a proposal by farmer organisations. Applications were originally being accepted until Thursday.

Application forms, available from www.mra.org.mt, should be filled in by an architect and will be accepted upon payment of €230 to the Malta Resources Authority.