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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 29 NOVEMBER 2020 9 ALMANAC Nature Notebook 737. Northern Lapwing ITS official name is lapwing but many in the UK also call it 'peewit' and it's a name you only appreciate if you hear it calling. Last I heard one I thought it was kids playing a toy trumpet – over my head! But it was only a lapwing sounding its fluty squeak. Lapwings (M. venewwa) often visit wetlands to poke about for worms at the water's edge. But they are also at home in grassy meadows, where insects and worms are also to be had; in fact the few lapwings that turn up here in late autumn often head for places like the airport. With their head crest, patterns and metallic plumage, lapwings are beautiful specimens of the bird world. But despite their declining status, their name is on that shameful list of birds that can be legally shot for sport. So hunters blast them dead with righteous zeal. Victor Falzon, Aron Tanti www.birdlifemalta.org Green idea of the week 631 Try exciting vegetarian and vegan recipes by joining the Cooking Class Holiday Cooking Class FRIENDS of the Earth Malta together with Healthylicious is host- ing an online Cooking Workshop on Saturday, 12th December from 10:00-13 :00. During the workshop, you will be trying delicious veg- etarian recipes that are both good for your health and the planet. The recipes are designed by the chef Stefania to feature mainly lo- cal, seasonal and homegrown ingredients. She will prepare ingre- dient packs for all participants and these will need to be picked up by participants a day or 2 before the event. Deadline for registration is Tuesday, 8th December at 22:00 CET. This workshop is open for people of all ages who are passionate about good food. You also do not have to be a vegetarian/vegan to participate, come and try out exciting recipes as part of MeatlessMonday! VISIT Friends of the Earth's website for more information about our work, as well as information about how to join us. You can also support – www.foemalta.org/donate https://foemalta.org/event/holidays/ Appster Smartphone fun and smarter work Duolingo Free Apple, Android Duolingo is the fun, free app for learning 35+ languages through quick, bite-sized lessons. Practice speaking, reading, listening, and writing to build your vocabulary and grammar skills. TECH RETAILERS contact afarrugia@ mediatoday.com.mt A GOOD WEEK FOR Good Week/Bad Week Don't miss this A BAD WEEK FOR An Evening with Beethoven 1 & 2 December, at Manoel Theatre in Valletta. Tickets are 20 euros per person with a discount of 15 euros for senior citizens and students. Attendees must be 6+. Visit the theatres website to book. This concert presents two chamber works by Beethoven. The Sextet belongs to his early chamber music period and illustrates his artistic development. Featuring a passionate "Weltschmerz" in the second movement, which in later years characterized all Beethoven's slow movements, the final Rondo is coined as one of the most poignant works by the composer. For bookstagrammers. The new type of social media influencer has been growing in popularity, through a love of books. Many people have turned to reading as a form of escapism or relaxation during the coronavirus pandemic. For football fans. Legend Diego Maradona died of a heart attack on Wednesday aged 60. He was buried in a private ceremony after a day of emotional scenes in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires. People say their relationship with reading has changed for the "better" His death triggered mourning around the world Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member