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Events 28 maltatoday, Sunday, 1 February 2015 Villa Sandi celebrates the outstand- ing performace of IL Fresco Pros- ecco DOC, for the 10th time "Pros- ecco of the Year" on the German market, according to the survey by the magazine Weinwirtschaft. Il Fresco Villa Sandi is Number 1 in Germany for quality, packaging, distribution, value-for-money ra- tio. These were the criteria select- ed by the readers of the magazine, which made IL Fresco stand out. Il Fresco is by now almost a brand name itself, and has come to rep- resent fresh and crispy sparkling bubbles, symbol of Italian lifestyle, guaranteed by a top producer like Villa Sandi. "IL Fresco" range includes Pros- ecco DOC Treviso brut (awarded as Prosecco of the Year), Prosecco DOC Treviso Extra Dry Millesi- mato and a Rosé sparkling. As one of the leading family- owned companies in the Prosecco area, Villa Sandi combines innova- tion and research with traditional expertise. Top tier in Prosecco production, for both Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG and Prosecco DOC, Villa Sandi is distributed in over 80 countries in the world. Open Day at Sant' Antnin waste treatment plant Over 500 visitors consisting of families from various localities ac- tively participated in a day of activi- ties held at the Sant' Antnin waste treatment plant in Marsascala as part of the Public Service Week, entitled Quality Service. For this event, WasteServ encouraged mem- bers of the public to visit the plant and experience first-hand the envi- ronment friendly processes being adopted to treat and separate the recyclable material being stored in this facility. During the 'A Day for the Pub- lic', visitors had the opportunity to attend various presentations by WasteServ officials on the proc- esses adopted by WasteServ from the time the recyclable waste is col- lected from home, until it is treated at the Sant' Antnin waste treatment plant. The public also had the opportu- nity to ask questions and clarify un- certainties about managing recycla- ble waste at a domestic level. Apart from the ongoing educational ses- sions at the auditorium, the events also consisted of train rides within the facility, and fun activities for the children. Commenting about the open day WasteServ Chairman, David Borg and Chief Executive Officer, Tonio Montebello said, "we are extremely overwhelmed with the public turn- out for this event. Such a huge gath- ering is a confirmation of public's support towards our commitment to continue to enhance our efforts to educate the public and increase the capacity of recyclable material." Borg and Mr Montebello also an- nounced that a total of 65kg of used batteries and expired medicines were collected from visitors, who brought the waste with them to dis- pose of at the plant, throughout the open day. Being part of the Public Service Week's schedule of activities, the event was also attended by the Prin- cipal Permanent Secretary, Mario Cutajar and Permanent Secretary for the Ministry for Sustainable De- velopment, the Environment and Climate Change, Joseph Caruana who toured the premises of the Sant' Antnin Plant. A story of success Bluebrain Education Ltd will be opening its doors at SmartCity Malta in May, 2015. Bluebrain Edu- cation offers targeted English lan- guage training, geared specifically towards entities and their specific industry. Inspired by the research un- dertaken as part of the Bluebrain Project, at the polytechnic Univer- sity in Lausanne, and with over 30 years' experience in English lan- guage training from its founders, who have learnt and worked with various methodologies within the industry, including Natural Learn- ing, Laubach Method, Alpha Meth- od, Birkenbihl Method and Blended Learning. The company has selected the best components of each and developed its own Bluebrain concept. This en- sures faster and more sustainable learning and use of the main vocab- ulary and phrases. With the combination of a holiday feeling, classroom training and the Video Limbic Learning System - maximum fun and success are guar- anteed. In the Video Limbic Learn- ing System there are numerous films; from blockbusters to Industry specifics which can be accessed via smart phone, iPad and the Internet. In the modern training rooms, students from the same industry will be trained by the Company's professional trainers using the lat- est teaching methods. Speaking about the reasons why Bluebrain Education Ltd chose to open in Malta, the Company's Man- aging Director, Stephen Adeoye said, "Malta has fast become one of Europe's premier EFL destinations, as the Island's ties with the English language, coupled with its fantas- tic natural resources have made it an attractive location for Business, Agents and private students alike. "Furthermore, SmartCity Malta's vision is to create a global network of self-sustained business townships to foster the 'knowledge economy'. This is in sync with our philosophy to be as close as possible to our cus- tomers." Commenting on the increased de- mand of the Business Community to learn the English language, he added "the growth of our industry is the result of the increased popular- ity of the English language. Today, English is so widely spoken that it is often referred to as a 'world language', the lingua franca of the modern era. Whilst English is not an official language in most coun- tries, it is currently the language often taught as a foreign language around the world. Some linguists believe that it is no longer the ex- clusive cultural property of "native English speakers", but is rather a language that is absorbing aspects of cultures worldwide as it contin- ues to grow." Following on from the success of its New Year's Eve party, 'Voulez Vous?', the Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa is now proud to announce its plans for Valentine's Day 2015. Taking place on Saturday 14 Feb- ruary and named after the Roman goddess of love, 'Celebrating Venus' will be a daylong salute to love and those who make our lives special. The festivities will include themed menus at Corinthia Palace's signa- ture restaurant the Villa Corinthia as well as its Asian-themed restau- rant Rickshaw, afternoon tea at the Caprice Lounge with Mark Rapa providing the entertainment, and an all-evening-long happy hour. The Hotel will also have special packages that include dinner at the Villa Corinthia and an over-night stay for two on a bed-and-breakfast basis starting from just €210. "Valentine's Day is always a tricky one," explains the Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa's executive chef Stefan Hogan. "While many couples go to dinner, it always feels like another date night. That's why, this year, we've decided to give this much- loved and much-observed holiday a twist. "Through our 'Love At First Bite' menu at the Villa Corinthia and our aphrodisiacs-inspired menu at the Rickshaw – along with the enter- tainment – we hope to inspire peo- ple to rekindle not only their love for each other, but also their love for good food and fun celebrations." Booking for 'Celebrating Venus' is now open, and you can reserve your special package, a space at the af- ternoon tea, or a table at either the Villa Corinthia or Rickshaw, by call- ing +356 2144 0301. Bluebrain Education to open at SmartCity Malta Celebrating Venus An activity at the Sant'Antnin waste treatment plant