• An appropriately high old time was had by management, staff and workers at the annual Sciaparelli Tonna Bros Scaffolders Ltd Christmas party. This was held in the Gardenia Suite of the Grand Hotel Regurgita.
In the photograph above, the managing director of Sciaparelli Tonna Bros Scaffolders Ltd, Mr Ignacio Sciaparelli Tonna can be seen lying 29th from the right. He is stretched out very close to chief receptionist Ms Dierdre Falzon Grech – who is partly obscured by the fact that Mr Sciaparelli Tonna is lying on top of her.
After a strong coffee and a walk in the fresh air, in a short speech to all employees of Sciaparelli Tonna Bros Scaffolders Ltd, Mr Sciaparelli Tonna opined that 2013 had been a difficult year for business – and all employees of Sciaparelli Tonna Bros Scaffolders Ltd must ensure that they give their very best efforts to make substantial improvements in 2014.
As a gesture of gratitude to Mr Sciaparelli Tonna and the other directors of Sciaparelli Tonna Bros Scaffolders Ltd, Ms Sharon Busuttil Shaw from digital processing, presented Mr Sciaparelli Tonna with a gift of a silver toothpick and – amid applause – Ms Josyanne Meli-Francalanza from the works canteen, presented Mrs Sciaparelli Tonna with a bouquet of flowers. But since she wasn’t present to receive them... Ms Meli-Francalanza gave them to Ms Falzon Grech instead.
Evening courses in self-awareness through indolence and total self-indulgence continue every Wednesday at the San Ġwann Social Centre
The party eventually broke up around 1.30am, when the ambulances arrived to begin ferrying guests to Mater Dei A and E. And yes, a good time really was had by one and all.
Presentation of new book on bobsledding in Malta
Pictured above, author Giovanni Pustule Magro presenting a copy of his recently-published slim volume A Short History of Bobsledding in the Maltese Islandsto the president of the Mellieħa Alpine Skiing Association.
Although bobsledding in Malta and Gozo is still considered something of an elitist sport, Mr Pustule Magro is convinced that his new book – which is a successor to his previous tome, Snowboarding in the Sahara, will help to popularise winter sports in general in Malta.
In presenting his latest book to the president, Mr Pustule Magro said: “Here, take it.” In reply the president said: “‘Tenk’ you.”
Transylvanian Trading Company (Malta) Ltd employees donate blood
Thirteen junior female employees of the Transylvanian Trading Co (Malta) Ltd – including chief executive Dr Vlad Consiglio, pictured above left, donated blood at the Melita Blood Bank, San Ġwann, last Thursday.
In an address after everyone had been bled, Dr Consiglio stated: “Speaking for myself, I must say we can never have enough blood, especially young virg – er, ladies’ blood. So to all of you present I say, bleed on regardless.”
Afterwards the group were treated to Hungarian Bull’s Blood spritzers and black pudding sandwiches.
For your diary
• Next Tuesday at the San Ġwann police station, a Christmas fair will be held. Lots of gifts for all the family. Choose from a vast selection of confiscated firearms at knock-down prices; plus take your pick from a unique quantity of requisitioned contraband, from our enormous range. Cells open at 3.15am.
• Evening courses in self-awareness through indolence and total self-indulgence continue every Wednesday at the San Ġwann social centre. Admission free, but donations to the Tal-Pepe Welfare Unit will be compulsory.
• Next Saturday on the parvis of San Ġwann parish church, a seniors (over 85 years) triathlon will be held. Competitors will first totter 50 metres – without the aid of walking frames, then drive 100 metres on mobility scooters, and finally have to provide the organisers with proof that (a) they know their own names and (b) they know what day it is. The winner will receive a year’s supply of Viagara. All competitors will be entitled to one free session at the San Ġwann Geriatric Daycare Centre.
• Birdlife Malta will be organising a country walk in Buskett Forest next Sunday, at the start of the unofficial winter hunting season. Bullet-proof vests will be provided. Please bring your own crash helmets.