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43 Events maltatoday, Sunday, 3 November 2013 Ix-Xirja – Redeem your coupons and save money Have you heard of Francis Busuttil & Sons' latest project? This is a recently launched scheme named 'Ix-Xirja' that has been created so that everyone can save money from their grocery shopping. Being in the form of coupons, this project enters every household in Malta by means of a magazine. The magazine, called 'Ix-Xirja', is a bi-monthly publication. So how does this coupon scheme work? All you have to do is cut out these coupons from the 'Ix-Xirja' magazine and present them at cashpoint whilst doing your grocery shopping. It is of utmost importance that the coupon is presented upon payment, otherwise you will not benefit from these offers. In addition, keep in mind that the more coupons you redeem, the more money you will be saving! These coupons are redeemable in any outlet of your preference in Malta and Gozo. Apart from all this, Francis Busuttil & Sons Marketing Ltd. gives you more. Before redeeming the offer from your coupon, don't forget to fill in your details at the back of each and every coupon you use. By doing so, you will automatically be in the running to win €200 worth of products from Francis Busuttil & Sons every month! At the back of each magazine you can find a membership form. Just fill in your details and send the form by post. In that way you will be registered as a member and will also be entered into another competition in which you can win €100 worth of FBSM products once every two months. Each member will also be given a branded shopping bag of 'Ix-Xirja'! You can also apply for your membership online via the website www.ix-xirja.com If you haven't received your copy of 'Ix-Xirja', or for further information or queries, do not hesitate to contact the offices of Francis Busuttil & Sons Vodafone Malta Foundation sponsors equipment for the Wildlife Rescue Team Vodafone Malta Foundation recently supplied Nature Trust's Wildlife Rescue Team with much needed equipment to help make their work safer and easier. The Wildlife Rescue team has been operating on the Maltese Islands for over 10 years, initially attending to the transportation of marine turtles and assisting with rescuing stranded dolphins. Nowadays the team carries out the full service of rescuing, transporting and rehabilitating marine turtles, hedgehogs, bats, chameleons, snakes and other local endangered wildlife. The team is made up of a rescue team of 30 volunteers including marine biologists and veterinarians and the turtle rehabilitation team consists of five volunteers. At present, injured and sick turtles are rehabilitated at San Lucjan Tower with the kind permission and support of the Malta Aquaculture Research Centre and the veterinarian surgeon Dr Anthony Gruppetta, while the hedgehogs are rehabilitated at the Wied Ghollieqa Hedgehog rehab site with the help of Dr Luke Sultana and Dr Teresa Yam. Nature Trust is now working to increase its operations and further its professional approach towards Wildlife Rescue. The NGO is now collecting funds for its Xrobb LGhagin phase two project where all wildlife rehabilitation will come under one roof, for more control and standards. As part of its improvement Nature Trust was in need of rescue equipment like carrying boxes for injured turtles, a turtle stretcher, carrying boxes for injured hedgehogs, information leaflets to help raise awareness and other medical material to help it in its work and also to aid in reducing stress to the animal while being rescued, since most frequently the animal will be in a traumatic state. This year the volunteers had an influx of injured turtles and hedgehogs after the NGO raised awareness in the media about the need to protect these endangered animals. This increased work led the Vodafone Malta Foundation to offer its support to the NGO, where it funded the purchase of all the necessary equipment, including a video camera for recording data. "Vodafone Malta Foundation's investment in the environment and the Maltese natural habitat is an integral part of our identity," said Gemma Mifsud Bonnici, Chairperson at Vodafone Malta Foundation. "It is so positive to see such NGOs actively work in the community. It is only through such initiatives that such habitat can be protected for future generations." The team is now able to carry large and heavy turtles with ease, considering that some weigh around 70kg. "The team is thrilled to have been provided with this valuable equipment, as an NGO we are grateful for the support we received from the Vodafone Malta Foundation," said Vincent At- tard Executive President of Nature Trust (Malta). He added, "This is a truly appreciated CSR gesture and it is the injured animals that will benefit from the new equipment." Mr Attard concluded that the support of the Vodafone Malta Foundation is also an encouragement to the volunteers to keep up the great work they are doing in their free time towards wildlife rehabilitation. "I would like to thank the Vodafone Foundation for their interest in helping Nature Trust Malta in the Animal Welfare sector. The Government is doing its utmost and ready to continue giving it's support within the Animal Welfare, including support to local NGOs like Nature Trust," said Roderick Galdes, Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights. The Wildlife Rescue Team cares for around 25 marine turtles and 15 hedgehogs a year and this amount is increasing annually. The team and the veterinarians work on a voluntary basis and the public can help by giving donations for the upkeep and medical supplies needed for these animals. Marketing Ltd. 'Busuttil Buildings', Santa Venera Square, Santa Venera. Telephone: 21 484492 Website: Driving to victory Held between October 11-13, this year's edition of the Mdina Grand Prix was yet another successful showcase for beautiful vintage cars and thrilling racing. This year's event was supported by Chopard and Edwards, Lowell Co. Limited. Chopard has an illustrious history in supporting motoring events, including the famous Mille Miglia race. Chopard is proud to be an official sponsor of the Mdina Grand Prix and looks forward to a long and loyal partnership with the event and with the Valletta Grand Prix Foundation. This year's edition of the Mdina Grand Prix was off to an elegant start at the opening party hosted by Edwards, Lowell Co. Limited and held at Spinola Bay, St Julian's. The following weekend, a series of thrilling racing exhibitions was held in Mdina. Zak Matten emerged as the winner and was presented with the latest Chopard Mille Miglia Chronograph. Joe Said, Valletta Grand Prix Foundation Deputy Chairman, hailed this year's edition as a success. "Thanks to Chopard and Edwards, Lowell Co. Limited, which we are honoured to have as partners, this Liquigas has a cylinder distribution licence covering the whole Maltese territory issued by the Malta Resources Authority that was a pre-requisite for the €25 million investment by Liquigas in Malta, including the building and operation of a new LPG facility in Benghisa which allowed for the closure and dismantling of the outdated Qajjenza plant. Liquigas will defend its legitimate right to retain this licence. Through MRA's announcement issued today on the proposed LPG market structure, the authorities are now reverting back to a distribution monopoly by ensuring territorial exclusivity for distributors. This goes against the ideal model ON ALL YOUR FIXED COMMUNICATION SERVICES | From left: Mdina Grand Prix winner Zak Matten being presented with the latest Chopard Mille Miglia Chronograph by Annabelle Bonello Lowell and Miguel Bonello, on behalf of Edwards, Lowell Co. Limited has been our biggest event to date. It would be easy to organise an even bigger event – however, our main focus remains the quality of participating cars, rather than the quantity," he said. "We look forward to a long and successful partnership with Chopard and Edwards, Lowell Co. Limited." Liquigas believes in a competitive gas distribution model SAVE 35% W: WWW.OZONE.COM.MT www.fbsmarketing.com, e-mail: ixxirja@fbsmarketing.com, Facebook: francisbusuttilandsonsmarketing T: +356 2010 1000 for consumers, preferred by Liquigas, which includes various distribution streams, each competing to deliver the best service possible. The newly implemented direct distribution model operated by Liquigas, whereby customers phone Liquigas Call Centre on 2165 1661/5 (available 24/7), is already providing numerous benefits, including a delivery system that ensures all consumers are served with gas at a convenient time and at the normal and correct price. MRA's proposal is seeking to stop this efficient service for Maltese consumers. This service is especially helpful for the elderly and for those living in the peripheral 'hard to reach' areas.