Announcements

GAUCI. On December 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, GERALD (ex-Royal Navy), of Msida, residing at Fgura, aged 64, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Annie, his children Ronald and his wife Susan, Lorraine and her husband Pierre, Josie and Rex, and Maria, his grandchildren Dwight, Lara and Mark, his brother Żaren and his sister Maggie, in-laws and their respective spouses and families, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fgura, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CALì - CARLO. 21 years have passed since you were called to eternal life. Sadly missed but always in our hearts and prayers. Yvette, Yves, Martin and their families.

CARUANA - FANNY. In memory of our dearest mother who left this life on 4.12.'67. Long gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace. Brian and Carol, her sister Olga Wain, nephews and nieces.

CASSAR. In loving memory of my father JOHN and his wife, auntie MARY. Grateful, prayerful thanks for years of devoted, tender care. Mary Rose.

CHETCUTI. In loving memory of a dear mother, ĊETTINA, who departed this life on November 4, 1999, and our father VICTOR who departed this life on August 13, 1977. Never forgotten by their children Richard and Marina. Please remember them in your prayers.

GALEA - RAPHAEL (Effie). In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the 19th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Joseph and Yvonne, Marika and Charles, Cecilia and Brian, Paula and Sandro, Serena, Rafel, Allen, Keith, Bernard, Claude, Mauro, Enrica and Chloe.

GANADO - CONNIE. Remembering with love the gentle kindness of a precious and treasured sister and aunt, today the third anniversary of her passing away. Greatly missed by her brother, sisters, nieces and nephews.

IZZO - INEZ. Treasured memories of our dearest mother on the 11th anniversary of her demise. Her children Marilyn and Edgar and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MANGION - PAUL. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the eighth anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his wife Mary, née Borg Cardona, his daughters Lina, wife of Leslie Vella, Margaret, wife of Joseph Persiano, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

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

Traffic diversions

Dingli Street in Rabat, from the corner with Tartani Street to the corner with St Pius V Street, will be closed to traffic on December 10 between 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.

Traffic from Ġ. Borg Olivier Street heading towards Rabat will be diverted to Tartani Street and to St Trofimu Street. Traffic from Ġ. Borg Olivier Street going to Dingli will remain unaffected.

Public transport routes 80 and 84, passing through Ġ. Borg Olivier Street towards Rabat, will be diverted to St Pius V Street and to Workers Avenue. Route 81 going to Dingli will remain unaffected.

Attard local plan

The Attard local council is inviting people to send in their views on possible amendments to the Central Malta Local Plans with regard to the locality.

The plans are subject to revision by Mepa and can be viewed at either the local council's offices from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. and from 2.15 to 4.15 p.m. and on Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon or by visiting www.mepa.org.mt.

Suggestions are to reach the executive secretary by January 31 at 6, Main Street, Attard or by e-mail at attard.lc@gov.mt.

Sta Venera bazaar

A Christmas bazaar in aid of the Sta Venera parish church is being held at Miriam Hall, Parish Street, Sta Venera until December 14. The bazaar is open between 4 and 8 p.m. from Mondays to Fridays and from 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Blood donation

The Mosta Talent Philanthropic Group will be holding two days of blood donation today and tomorrow between 8.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. at the National Cultural Centre in ir-Razzett tal-Markiż Mallia Tabone, Wied il-Għasel Street, Mosta.

Meeting on cactus

The Cactus and Succulent Society will be holding a meeting for members and those interested in cultivating such plants on Sunday at 9.45 a.m. at Din l-Art Ħelwa's offices in 133, Melita Street, Valletta.

Musical evening

The Arkadia Shopping Complex in Victoria will be holding a musical evening featuring the Victoria Clarinet Quartet on the occasion of its 10th anniversary celebrations. The concert will take place on December 15 at 7 p.m.

Crib on display

Fredu Muscat will be exhibiting a static crib at 56, Main Street, Birkirkara from December 18 to January 4. The exhibition will be open between 4 and 8.30 p.m. from Mondays to Fridays and 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8.30 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Evening of prayer

The International Movement of Prayer Blessed Pope John XXIII will be holding an evening of prayer for peace and evangelisation of the world at the basement chapel of Sarria church, Floriana on December 17 between 5.30 and 6.30 p.m.

Climate Action Day

Friends of the Earth will hold an evening of activities on the occasion of Global Climate Action Day on Saturday between 5 and 8.30 p.m. in Palace Square, Valletta.

Get together

A get together for gays, lesbian, bisexuals or transgender people and their friends and families will be held at the Millennium chapel in Paceville on December 18 at 7 p.m. Interested parties can call on 7934 2328.

Spanish cuisine

The Centro Cultural-Hispano Maltés will be holding a lecture tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. entitled The Regions Of Spain And Their Cuisine at 18a, Mikiel Anton Vassalli Street, Valletta. For further information phone 2133 8997, 2141 6669 or 2123 0815.