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41 Events maltatoday, SUNDAY, 20 AUGUST 2017 Antonin Under The Stars The Event On the 25th & 26th August, Marsovin will be holding a wine event in the picturesque wine estate – Ramla Valley Estate. The event will bear the name of Antonin Under The Stars, a name which takes after the award winning wine Antonin Blanc, made from grapes grown from the very same estate. The event will celebrate the grape harvest for vintage 2017, whilst also giving patrons the opportunity to taste the wines produced from this Estate including the latest addition to our premium range, Blanc de Cheval. All this in the idyllic setting of this Gozitan vineyard, just a stone throw away from Ramla Bay. What we are promising is a night of pre- mium wines in the company of great musical entertainment in the magical surroundings of the vineyard under a starlit sky. For those who wish to have a closer look at the vineyard lifecycle, guided vineyard tours will also be held at 7pm by Marsovin's wine specialists. Music & Cuisine The aim of such events is to bring together the very best of Maltese culture, be it quality wines, food and music. Leading band – The Travellers have been engaged for both nights, promising to give patrons a memorable perfor- mance. Scrumptious food will be supplied by Orange Miles, renowned as one of the tastiest food trucks on the islands. Ticket Sales A limited amount of tickets are being released and will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Tickets are being sold at €20 per person, which includes: Entrance, Vineyard Tour between 19:00 & 20:00hrs, a wine glass to take home and Marsovin premium wine all throughout the evening. Wines served will also include premium Antonin Blanc & Blanc de Cheval both of which are made from grapes grown on the very same estate. Tickets can be purchased online from www.ticketline.com.mt or directly from the Marsovin Cellars by calling on: Tel 23662445 /79231919 The wines, entertainment & catering to- gether with the idyllic surroundings of the vineyard will certainly make this event a memorable one! For a contact centre receiving over a million in-bound calls each year, the HSBC UK Contact Cen- tre Malta (UKCC) recognises that sometimes a period of calmness is important to serve customers in the best way possible. The con- tact centre has unveiled a dedi- cated Relaxation Room to further promote the health and wellbeing of its 450+ staff. The purposely-designed Relaxa- tion Room, with its subtle lighting and soft tones, provides a sanctu- ary to team members who wish to compose their thoughts while others can use it to read or reflect. The facility features calming colours, comfortable furniture, soothing teas, relaxing sounds and invigorating smells as well as a place to access information on health and wellbeing available in- ternally and externally. Arrangements have been made for yoga and stretching sessions. The room can also be used as a prayer and meditation space, in line with the organisation's diver- sity goals. HSBC UKCC Malta People Ex- perience manager Christine Borg said: "Addressing health and well- being in an era of 24/7 connectivi- ty are high on the agenda of HSBC, and the Bank has run a number of initiatives in recent years to culti- vate an open, caring and inclusive working environment." Health and wellbeing are deeply embedded in the operations of UKCC which runs and organ- ises a slew of programmes and events all-year-round to promote a vibrant workplace experience. In the past, team members have ben- efitted from such opportunities as a concierge service, free healing treatments, specialised massages, nutritional advice, and health awareness sessions, among other. Other perks at the UKCC Malta include a supervised on-site gym and lounge areas. HSBC UKCC is known to offer exciting positions, an energised environment, and cutting-edge career advancement opportunities. More information about these is available at www. hsbc.com.mt/careers. An age neu- tral CV can be forwarded to mal- ta.recruitment@hsbc.com The new Relaxation Room at HSBC UKCC Malta welcomes the staff with its inviting colours and cozy ambience HSBC UKCC Malta's new Relaxation Room Rotary issues call for post-graduate scholarship worth €25,400 HSBC UKCC sets up an oasis of tranquillity for its employees The Rotary Clubs of the Maltese Islands have jointly issued a call for applications to residents of Malta for a Rotary Scholarship worth €25,400 for international, post-graduate studies during the academic year 2018-2019. Scholarships are available for study in one of the Rotary Founda- tion's areas of focus, namely peace and conf lict prevention/resolu- tion, disease prevention and treat- ment, water and other sanitation, maternal and child health, literacy and basic education, and econom- ic and community development. Scholarships range from one to four years, and therefore can include an entire degree pro- gramme, and can cover tuition, travel and accommodation. The Rotary Foundation is the world's largest private donor of scholarships, with 800 scholar- ships granted worldwide annually. Rotary, this year celebrating its 50th anniversary in Malta, is a service club which enables mem- bers to provide services to the community and has supported many organisations, such as Dar il-Kaptan, the Gaber Centre, Cari- tas, and others, as well as various overseas projects. Proposals for the scholarship need to be submitted by 10 Sep- tember 2017, on forms available on www.rotary.org.mt or by e-mailing scholarships@rotary.org.mt.

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