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39 maltatoday, CHRISTMAS SUNDAY, 15 DECEMBER 2013 TSG re-launches drink-drive campaign for Christmas THE message of The Sense Group's (TSG) www.drinkawaremalta. com campaign is to "keep thinking straight" especially during the Christmas season. As the end-ofyear festive season approaches, the temptation to throw caution to the wind for the sake of celebration grows stronger. For those who are planning a few late nights out, it makes sense to arrange a designated driver, take a taxi back home or, even better, book one in advance. Since 1997, TSG has made it a yearly appointment to send out a strong message to help the public have a safe and enjoyable Christmas period. "The track record over the past years has been a positive one. We trust the public, including friends and relatives of drivers, are appreciating and understanding our social and sensible messages. The hard fact is that one can only ignore our messages at the risk of suffering loss of life or a permanent disability, apart from financial loss. One surely wants to remember this Christmas and the New Year's festivities for other, happy and more positive, reasons," said TSG's Director General Ray Grech. "Although the vast majority of people drink responsibly, we must reinforce the responsible drinking Keep thinking straight... Do you know how much is too much? Be drink aware. TSG's campaign drives home the message "Keep Thinking Straight" for Promote Moderate Drinking. season the 2013 festive An initiative of The Sense Group – To An initiative of The Sense Group – To Promote Moderate Drinking. message. It matters most at this time of year when the chances of excessive consumption increase considerably," said Grech. Founded by producers and im- President's New Year Concert Michael Laus. Photography by Darrin Zammit Lupi IF you want to usher the New Year in with style while doing your bit for others, then the annual President's New Year Concert is sure to start off your 2014 in festive mode. To be held on Sunday 5 January 2014, for the fifth consecutive year the concert will be held in the magnificent Republic Hall of the Mediterranean Conference Centre. Organised by the President's Office together with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra and the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts, all ticket proceeds will go towards the Community Chest Fund. Directed by Mro Michael Laus, principal conductor of Malta's national orchestra since 1991, the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a programme based around excerpts from opera which will include international and local composers – Stephen Psaila and Charles Camilleri will be performed alongside Smetana and Ver- di, Tchaikovsky and Saint Saens. At a time of year when we cast a retrospective look at our lives, the theme will be the passing of time. The televised concert will also broadcast a ballet choreographed by Johane Casabene. Tickets can be purchased for €5 from the President's Office at the Palace in Valletta or from San Anton Palace (09.00-16.00) from Monday to Friday. Tickets can also be purchased from the Mediterranean Conference Centre and the Manoel Theatre, Valletta from Monday to Friday 10.00am-1.00pm and 5.00pm-7 .00pm. Ticketing offices will be closed on 24 and 31 December. Opening hours on Saturdays are from 10.00 till 1.00pm. Tickets will be sold on a first-come first-served basis. For more information call on 2123 1350 or 2122 6226 porters of alcoholic beverages, The Sense Group's main objective is that of reducing alcohol related harm by promoting moderate drinking through numerous, targeted initiatives that are recognised as being one of the best examples of Corporate Social Responsibility in Malta. Amongst these are regular campaigns against drinking and driving, underage drinking and binge drinking. For more information log on to www.drinkawaremalta.com