Socially-distant activities to do on a public holiday

Mar 19 2021

With the long sought-after feast of St. Joseph coming up on the 19th of March, many would normally plan big days out with friends or family or organise a day choc-full of activities, but with the ongoing pandemic and recent surges in cases, this year is definitely not the year to make plans.

However, if you have a day off and want to clear your mind of the everyday struggles you may be facing, we’ve compiled a list of activities you can do, while still following health protocol and COVID-19 mitigation measures.

Exercise

Exercise not only strengthens and maintains your body, but your mind and soul. You can choose to go for an indoor workout in the comfort of your own home or even head outside for a safe, socially-distant sesh in Malta’s beautiful outdoor landscapes.

Indoor Picnic

If you prefer staying inside, there’s nothing stopping you from a good-old fashioned picnic with the members of your household. You can even go old-school and make a fort out of bed sheets and lay down some of pre-prepared snacks (hint hint)

Cook

Whether you want to call it a lockdown or not, if there ever was a time to start cooking, or learning to cook, it’s definitely now. Take a crack (pun intended) at some of the pandemic-friendly food trends you never had the opportunity to try such as banana bread or Dalgona coffee or if you’re feeling bold, you can even try your hand at the latest food trend in Baked Feta Pasta.

Board Games

If there’s anything we purchased in excess in the past year, it’s board games. Monopoly to Jenga to Jigsaw Puzzles and everything in between, board games have ushered in a return to traditional recreational activities and a step away from anything digital and we love it.

Video Games

While industries around the world have felt the wrath of the COVID-19 pandemic, gaming has seen somewhat of a boost to its already-astronomical growth in the past years. You could be a contributor to the never-ending battle between top dogs Warzone and Fortnite or delight in the online wonder of games like World of Warcraft or Minecraft, with moderation, gaming is a pastime that can help you blow off some steam and enjoy your day off.

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Puttinu Cares decorate Rainbow Ward for Easter time

Mar 19 2021

Puttinu Cares’ FaceBook page has just revealed that the Rainbow Ward is being decorated for Easter time in order to cheer up its children patients. Donning their uniforms and masks, the Puttinu Cares staff posted photos decorating areas of the infirmaries with colourful and celebratory decorations for the children to enjoy.

Rainbow Ward qed tigi imzejjna bi preparazzjoni ghall-Ghid. Grazzi tad-dekorazzjonijiet mahdumin bl-idejn mic-Centru Anzjanita attiva Mosta. Grazzi u Proset xxx

Posted by Puttinu Cares on Thursday, 18 March 2021

The act was immensely praised for its kindness and care, especially during such difficult times. The decorations were hand-made by Mosta’s Active Ageing Centre, whose members also seek to make this Easter a time to remember for all the children. A big well done to all those involved!

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Tinder offering free COVID-19 tests to US users and matches

Mar 19 2021

With COVID-19 limiting social interaction, meeting new people and dating has had to adapt to the various measures put in place. With Zoom dates becoming a thing, Tinder has decided to provide tools for potential matches an opportunity to meet in real life. The famous dating app has teamed up with Everlywell to give out 1,000 COVID-19 Home Collection Kits.

This way 500 potential couples can take their meet up away from the screen and be safe in doing so. Tinder members will be able to request a pair – one for themselves and another for their match. Starting Saturday March 20th, members in the US can claim a code for a free Everlywell mail-in test.

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Former Eurovision star Julie Zahra contesting with Nationalist Party

Mar 19 2021

Julie Zahra, a singer who represented Malta at the 2004 Eurovision song contest as part of the iconic duo ‘Julie and Ludwig’, will be contesting the general election with the Nationalist Party. After having competed in the popular song contest with ‘On Again… Off Again’, Zahra had moved to England to continue studying music and teach at Newcastle College.

Moving back to Malta to work as a music teacher, Zahra also took on social studies after acquiring a degree in sociology. She has now decided to contest in the general election with the Nationalist Party, stating that her views match those of the party. She will reportedly contest the first and fourth districts, becoming the third former Eurovision singer to contest in politics.

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