Sarah Bajada Raises €2,000 For Puttinu From Figolli Decorating Kits

Mar 24 2024

Sarah Bajada, a local book author and TV presenter, has recently completed the second edition of her ‘Kids Figolla cookie decorating kits’ in support of Puttinu Cares, raising a generous donation of €2,000.

These kits were designed to assist parents who may be pressed for time to prepare figolli with their children, a cherished Easter tradition for many families.

Each kit contained pre-baked figolli and edible decorations, enabling parents who lack the time to bake from scratch to still enjoy quality bonding moments with their children.

In addition to fostering family connections, the kits aimed to instill in children the value of giving back to those in need. All proceeds from the sale of the kits were directed to Puttinu Cares.

This is her second consecutive year that she has released her figolli decorating kit to raise money for Puttinu Cares. Last year, Sarah managed to raise €1,000 for the NGO meaning donations have not only increased but doubled.

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Friendship Over Rivalry As Local Rowers Take Photo Together

Mar 24 2024

Two local rowers set competition aside for a wholesome photo showing what sports is all about during yesterday’s regatta.

Clyde Cutajar for Birgu Regatta and Dennis Thornton from Bormla Regatta set an example of how true sportsmanship should look like even though they had to battle each other during Malta’s iconic Freedom Day Regatta.

Dennis Throton’s team Bormla Regatta reclaimed the Freedom Day shield after the Cottonera club triumphed in the March regatta for the 14th time, with the event rescheduled a week earlier to accommodate the holiday coinciding with Easter Sunday.

Their strong showing earned them 60 points in the main category, edging out Vittoriosa and Senglea.

Clyde’s team Birgu also known as Vittoriosa placed second with 58 points only trailing Bormla by two points.

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Kantera Group Surprises Jake Vella With Visit In Hospital

Mar 24 2024

After their impressive performance at the recent Mużika Mużika festival, musicians from the Kantera group decided to give Jake Vella a delightful birthday surprise at Mater Dei hospital.

In a Facebook post, music group Kantera revealed that while they gave the surprise to Jake, they ended up playing and singing with Jake.

The group expressed that despite facing challenges, Jake continues to inspire many individuals and is always eager to lend a helping hand to both people and animals.

Jake, who recently celebrated his 15th birthday three days ago, suffers from the rare ROHHAD condition, causing rapid weight gain despite maintaining a healthy diet and engaging in regular exercise.

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Austria Break Record For Fastest Ever Goal In International Football

Mar 24 2024

Austria’s Christoph Baumgartner secured the fastest goal in international football history by scoring just six seconds into the match as Austria triumphed over Slovakia in Bratislava.

Baumgartner’s goal came one second faster than Lukas Podolski’s record-setting strike for Germany against Ecuador in 2013.

Baumgartner’s remarkable effort was almost equalled later on Saturday evening when Florian Wirtz put Germany ahead in France after only 7 seconds similar to Lukas Podolski’s aforementioned strike.

However the Austrian goal is not the fastest goal recorded this year as back in February, Ryan Hall of Croydon FC scored an extraordinary goal directly from kick-off during their match against Cockfosters in the London Senior Trophy. The non-league side clocked the goal at an impressive 2.31 seconds.

Austria, who will host Turkey in Vienna on Tuesday, have secured victory in their last four consecutive matches as they continue to prepare for this summer’s Euros in Germany.

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