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Nature Notebook Repair Cafe – Roots&Reuse In a throwaway society, repairing is an act of resistance. Let's take a break from the frenzy of Black Friday deals and cele- brate fixing, sharing, and reimagining what we already have. Do you have any clothing at home that you haven't worn in a while because it has a hole in it or got ripped? Has your bike stopped working or do you have small electronic devices that need re- pairing? Come and join us at this year's Repair Cafe – hosted by Friends of the Earth Malta in honour of the European Week for Waste Reduction. • Saturday 29th November • 11am to 3pm • Friends of the Earth Malta, Floriana Green idea of the week 814 register here: https://foemalta.org/event/repair-cafe-roots- reuse/ Don't miss this Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member Gambori Date: 28, 29 November Location: St. Vincent De Paul Residence, Marsa, Malta Đambori, not a typical festival, but a joyful celebration of emancipation for individuals aged 60 and over. In an era that is strongly associated with tranquility and reflection, we want Đambori to emerge as a strong pioneer, reimagining the 60+ life stage with an emphasis on the culture of active aging and animated participation through the performing arts. As George Bernard Shaw so wisely said: "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing."; this saying resonates deeply with the philosophy of Jambori. ROCKWIRED '25 Date: 39, 30 November Location: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta A Sing-Along Concert with Malta's Wildest, Loudest, Proudest ROCK CHOIR. Get ready for a sing- along concert like no other, as 80 powerhouse voices join forces with The Palace String Orchestra and a killer live band in an epic explosion of rock and orchestral fusion . LIVEat the iconic Mediterranean Conference Centre. Rockwired'25 is a not-for-profit celebration of diversity, music, and community, fuelled by original orchestrations, bold choir arrangements, resulting in a high- voltage live concert on the 29th and 30th of November. 5 euro from every ticket sold will be donated to the Malta Community Chest Fund, with all other income and internal investment from Scrolls Productions going directly into delivering this high- impact, high-quality production. Valletta Resounds: The Caravaggio Experience Date: Until December Location: St. John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta Held at the Oratory inside the historic St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta Resounds elegantly strings together Caravaggio masterpiece with theatrical storytelling and timeless classical music. Critically acclaimed Maltese musicians under the musical direction of Jacob Portelli are at the helm of the site- specific performance, bringing to life the works of Baroque Masters such as Handel and Bach along with the sound of sacred Maltese music by composer Francesco Azzopardi and more. Sung to perfection by some of Malta's most esteemed sopranos, Dorothy Bezzina and Dorothy Baldacchino, the music is beautifully brought to life on Baroque Harp, Baroque Violin, Baroque Cello and on the Psaltery. This auditory delight is woven harmoniously with tales of the Oratory narrated by the ever-charming and regal character of Fra Bartolomeo performed by Jeremy Grech. The 40-minute performance starts at 18:30 with exclusive access to the Cathedral at 18:00 and can be accessed from main door in St John Street. Airport Impressions RESONANCE Date: 29 November Location: City Theatre, South Street, Valletta, Malta Ready to rock with Airport Impressions once again? A night of Resonance is coming your way with another energetic performance with a major difference this time! The band will be accompanied with a team of other musicians who will bring a unique twist to our own tracks, coupled up with favorite cover versions. Carols by Candlelight - special edition Date: 12-13 December Location: St Augustine's Square, Victoria, Gozo Schola Cantorum Jubilate presents a special edition of Carols by Candlelight to mark the culmination of its 25th anniversary celebrations. Over the years, this much-loved Christmas event has become synonymous with the choir. The evening features a Christmas concert at St Augustine's Church, followed by a dinner in the historical cloister of the friary. Carols in Concert Date: 13, 14 December Location: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta,Malta Accompanied by a full live orchestra and set against a magical stage, the concert promises an enchanting evening filled with warmth and wonder. With special guest appearances and a heart-warming programme of music, audiences will enjoy a blend of nostalgic carols and modern festive favourites — a perfect celebration of the season designed to uplift and inspire. Carols in Concert will be held on 13 and 14 December at the MCC in Valletta 997. Salina nature reserve AS the heat very slowly dissipates and hopefully gives way to a prop- er autumn, birds already indicate the time of year. And no better place to appreciate this than at Salina nature reserve, where gulls are already gathering as if for a massive rock festival later on in the season. Since taking over management of the site, BirdLife's main goal for Salina was to turn the saltpans into a wetland magnet for birds and other wildlife, while still devoting a few pans for salt har- vesting, as originally intended. Further habitat restoration in and around the site are giving encouraging results, as nesting moorhens, little ringed plovers and reed-warblers (and an ERA award) attest. Go visit some weekend, there's always a few birdwatchers who'll be happy to help you spot and identify other birds among the gulls, such as egrets, kingfishers, grebes, sandpipers – and who knows, maybe a flamingo. 5 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 23 NOVEMBER 2025 ALMANAC Victor Falzon, Aron Tanti (photo)