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Celebrating The Assumption in Gozo Arkadia Photo Competition What’s Cooking Gozo Visitor Information Property in Gozo

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Editorial Welcome to Gozo

We are halfway through our summer as the many choose to visit Gozo during August. Everybody is doing there best to utilise their vacation leave and why not consider a brief or even lengthy visit to the sister island?

It’s getting hot-hot-hot and make sure you protect yourself from any unnecessary UV rays. The sea is now warmer and Gozo spoils you with plenty of bathing options with wonderful bays and beaches all around the island.

Gozo will be celebrating Santa Marija this week as the festa season moves to Victoria. Make sure you visit the Gozo Cathedral while it is an annual must to experience the grand fireworks

display at the end of the procession on 15th August.

Arkadia will be open only in the morning on Sunday, 15th August.

Therefore all retail outlets excluding McDonalds will be closed in the afternoon and evening. To compensate we are closing later than usual on Fridays with closing time set at 8PM. As SALES start to fizzle out, make sure to check out the new arrivals pouring in within our fashion department.

Autumn is still a bit far away but certainly there are some new late summer options which you can take into consideration.

A splendid mid-Summer visit to all.

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Table of Contents Cover: Fireworks display on Gelmus Hill on 15 August Photo courtesy of Paul Camilleri

Feature: Gotta Go to Gozo

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Photo competition: €2000 in free shopping to be won.

What’s On

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Activities & Events this month on Gozo

What’s Cooking this weekend

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Recipes prepared by Basilico - The Waterfront Hotel, Gzira

Gozo Visitor Information Useful Contact Numbers

Gozo Mass Times

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Pharmacy Open on Sunday

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Eating Out

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Gozo Channel Timetable

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Gotta Go to Gozo €2000 in FREE SHOPPING to be WON This Summer Arkadia has launched a new advertising campaign ‘Gotta go to Gozo… gotta go to Arkadia’. The purpose of the campaign is to promote Gozo; because by going to Gozo you will certainly go to Arkadia.

The advertising campaign appeared on prime-time TV, radio stations, magazines, on the web, and a set of shopping bags which were used in all of Arkadia’s retail outlets in Malta.

NOW IT IS YOUR TURN TO PROMOTE GOZO Now Arkadia has done its part to promote Gozo as a must-go destination for the Maltese this Summer. Arkadia is now organising a photo competition for YOU to do your part and share your experience in Gozo from your own eyes and comment on why people just ‘Gotta go to Gozo’.

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WHERE TO PARTICIPATE The photo competition will be web-based where participants will need to submit their photo entries through a dedicated website – www.gottagotogozo.com.

To participate by submitting a photo and even to vote, you have to be a Facebook user.

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Feature THE VOTING PROCESS The 14 finalists will be those photo submissions with the most ‘LIKES’ captured through the competition website and Facebook. Participants can submit more than one photo. The top 14 submissions with the most ‘LIKES’ will then be judged by a panel of technical experts to decide the final ranking and eventual winner. The main criteries for judging the final photos will be related to (1) relevance to the competitition subject ‘Gotta go to Gozo, (2) How original and creative the photos is, and (3) proof of ownership of the photo.

END OF COMPETITION Voting will cease on Monday, 13 September 2010. Final judging of the 14 finalists will be carried out immediately and the winners will be announced on Monday, 20 September, 2010.

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What’s On

FEAST OF the Assumption

Santa Marija Gozo Cathedral Victoria – Gozo

11th August 9:30PM: Band march by the Leone (Victoria) and Visitation (Għarb) bands from Capuchin’s Street – the main road to Marsalforn, to central Victoria, during which a Sta Marija statue is carried shoulder high until it is raised on a plinth in front of the band club house in Republic Street.

12th August 9:30PM: Band march by the Leone (Victoria) and the Prekursur (Xewkija) bands along Republic Street up to Savina Square and the surrounding streets. The event is finished off with traditional ground fireworks in Savina Square.

13th August 9:30PM: Band march by the Leone (Victoria) and the Mount Carmel (Gżira) bands around the historic centre of Victoria. The Sta Marija statue leaves St James’ Church (Independence Square), shoulder high and is carried all the way round 12 - your Gozo guide

the city until it is raised on a plinth in Independence Square to spectacular rooftop fireworks.

14th August 10:30AM: The Leone Band (Victoria) accompanies a children’s parade from the Cathedral Square down Republic Street during which the children drag the large festive flag that flies on the Leone Band club house.

9:30PM: A grand festive march leaves the Leone Band Club and goes all the way up Republic Street to Savina Square.

15th August 9AM: High Mass inside the Gozo Cathedral led by H.E. Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo.

11AM: Festive band march around the centre of Victoria by the 12th May (Ħaż-Żebbuġ) and Union (Luqa) bands.

2:30PM: Traditional horse races along Republic Street.

7PM: Start of procession from the Gozo Cathedral with the statue of Santa Marija, while the Leone band solemnly salutes with traditional hymns. The procession routes throughout the city centre while in Palm Street tens of nuns line the convent’s terraces and hail Our Lady with the Gregorian chanting of the Salve Regina.

10PM: A spectacular colourful aerial firework display is let off from Gelmus Hill as the procession climbs up to the Citadel to reach a moving conclusion within the bastion walls.

What’s On

CULTURAL EVENTS

Friday 20th & Saturday 21st August

14/15th August

An interactive reenacted game for all, depicting medieval history Gozo Citadel at 8.30 p.m.

WIRJA SANTA MARIJA Traditional annual exhibition of live stock, vegetables and fruits and local crafts Precincts of Ninu Cremona Lyceum Complex Saturday 14th August from 5PM onwards and Sunday 15th August from 8:30AM onwards Wednesday, 17th August

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An exhibition by Mary Portelli, consisting of innovative mosaic works in mixed media.

Banca Giuratale, Independence Square Victoria Exhibition will remain open until the 31st August 2010.

Opening hours: 8AM – 1PM Thursday, 19th August

SWEET MUSIC

Opera & Musicals on the big screen St. John’s DemiBastion, Citadel at 9PM

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20 – 22 August

Feast of Saint Mary

Zebbug Parish Church Zebbug Traditional feast throughout the weekend which will include liturgical functions within the Zebbug Parish Church as well as festive marches throughout the main streets of Zebbug.

NIGHTLIFE 14th August 2010

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La Grotta Club – Xlendi Featuring Tenishia (2hr EDM Anthems Set), Boyin Petrovic, N-eill & Matt Vell, Granada, & Special Guest - Ruben De Ronde (Armada - Holland).

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Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breast

T: 2133 3434

Method Cut a deep slit along one side of each chicken breast, without slicing right through, then open it out like a book. On a clean chopping board, finely chop 4 sage leaves, then mix into the ricotta and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Lay two Parma ham slices on the board, overlapping them slightly. Put a sage leaf in the middle and lay an open chicken breast on top. Spoon a quarter of the ricotta mixture onto the middle of the chicken, then fold the sides together again, to enclose the filling.

Now wrap the Parma ham slices around the stuffed chicken breast. Wrap in cling film. Repeat with the rest of the chicken breasts and chill for 1 – 2 hrs to firm up slightly.

Ingredients 4 large chicken breasts, about 170-200g each 8 sage leaves 5 heaped tbsp ricotta Sea salt and black pepper 8 Parma ham slices 1 ½ tsp oliv oil handful of thyme springs

Heat the oven to 180c (gas mark 4) and place a roasting pan in the oven to heat up. Heat a heavy based frying pan and add the olive oil. When hot, fry the Parma wrapped chicken, in batches if necessary, for 2 mins on each side until browned. Lay a few thyme sprigs on each chicken breast, then place in the hot roasting pan. Cook in the oven for 12 – 15 mins, depending on size, or until the meat feels just firm when lightly pressed.

Lunch

Watermelon Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts and Basil

Ingredients (Serves 4) about 1/2 medium-sized watermelon flesh cubed or cut into slices and seeds removed 300g good-quality feta, crumbled 100g pine nuts, toasted handful fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces a few spoonfuls of extra-virgin olive oil freshly-ground black pepper Method Combine the watermelon, feta, pine nuts and basil leaves in a large bowl or platter. Drizzle with some extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with pepper. Eat immediately.

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Breakfast

Best Scone Recipes Fruit Scones

Ingredients (Serves 4) 500g self-raising flour 125g slightly salted butter 125g caster sugar 250ml milk 150g sultanas (or raisins) 12g baking powder Large pinch salt Method Sieve the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Rub in the butter until very fine crumbs. Make a well in the centre of the mixture. Dissolve the sugar in the mile and add to the mixture. Mix the flour with the milky sugar. Add the sultanas and ensure the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Place dough on a floured board.

Make a round roughly 他 in / 2cm thick.

Using a cutter (about 2in / 5 cm) cut into rounds and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Lightly knead together the rest of the dough and continue cutting more scones to use up all the dough.

Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk. Bake for 12-15 minutes in pre-heated oven 220C until well risen and golden. Cool on a wire rack and serve with butter, jam or cream if you wish

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Autumn ‘10

Zachary Street, VALLETTA | Naxxar Road, BIRKIRKARA | Arkadia, GOZO

Useful Telephone Numbers Police: 2156 2040 Emergency Line: 112 Gozo General Hospital: 2156 1600

Tourist Office: 2156 1419 Gozo Channel Co. Ltd: 2210 9000 Arkadia Commercial Centre: 2210 3000

Pharmacies open this weekend Sunday 15th August Tac-Cawla Pharmacy 7th June 1919 Street, Victoria Gozo Chemists Imgarr Road, Xewkija

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Eating Out Qbajjar

Marsalforn

HORIZON - The Perfect Family Restaurant

Ristorante Arzella

Triq il-Qolla il-Bajda T: 2156 3685 | T / F: 2156 1804 E: horizon@waldonet.net.mt W: www.horizongozo.com

Marina Street T: 21554662 | M: 79409924 E: bookings@ristorantearzella.com

Situated at the most quiet and peaceful area in the island next to the Qbajjar Tower. Offering the best prices. Our menu has a wide selection of entrées`, soups, pasta, meat, fresh fish and pizza.

Barbeque night with live music every Thursday. Birthday, bachelors, hens, anniversary parties are accepted. We have also sea view apartments for short and long let.

Whether it’s a relaxing lunch or a romantic dinner you’re looking for, the terraced ‘Ristorante Arzella’ is the ideal venue. Enjoy a sumptuous assault on your senses whilst savouring food cooked to perfection. The menu offers a selection of mouth-watering dishes including fresh grilled local fish, a variety of seafood, pasta dishes and meat, catering for everyone’s taste. Enjoy your meal while sampling from an extensive wine list. while you sit back and feast your eyes on spectacular sea views while also overlooking the Marsalforn Menqa.

Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner

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Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner (excluding dinner on Monday)

LA TRATTORIA RESTAURANT Marina Street T: 2155 6800 | M: 7920 3623 E: joselle@keyworld.net

Specialising in Mediterranean and Gozitan cuisines. Chef patron Gordon and your host Brian will ensure that you’ll have a unique eating experience. From daily fresh fish and lobster to locally reared fresh game and a wide selection of pasta and risotto’s. The tastiest dishes such as home-made duck-ravioli with black truffle and the stuffed boned pigeon squab are a must. The menu also offers you with a section entirely for the island’s native and traditional dishes; that is to let you taste the freshest produce of Gozo.

La Trattoria also offers a delicious set menu. Pizza and kids menu also served.

Good location, quality food, at reasonable prices.

Open for Lunch and dinner daily.

Mgarr PORTO VECCHIO RESTAURANT

Martin Garces Street, Yacht Marina, T: 2156 3317 | M: 9944 4999 E: portovecchiogozo@gmail.com W: www.portovecchiorestaurant.com

Our restaurant specializes in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. One can admire the stunning views of the Mgarr Harbour and the Yacht Marina, whilst our chef and his team make sure that you enjoy their unique creations.

Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner.

Closed on Wednesdays.

Eating Out Ramla Bay

Xlendi

ROSE’s BAR & RESTAURANT

Churchill Bar Pizzeria & Restaurant

Ramla Bay, Gozo Tel: 21 55 22 35 Mob: 99 42 58 30 E mail: buttigieg_rose@hotmail.co.uk

Situated and endorsed in its uniqueness and magnificence of the most beautiful sandy beach on the island, this family run business has been operating since 1950 by grand parents Maria and Frencu known as ‘Tal-Marwell’. Presently is being run by one of the daughters Rose who invites you to indulge in this unique atmosphere and enjoy the wide selection of mouth-watering dishes, from pasta and pizza to meat dishes and fresh fish. We also specialise in home made ice creams. We cater for groups, parties and BBQ’s on request.

Open daily from 9.30am till 11.00pm

Triq ix-Xatt, T: 2155 5614 | M: 9944 1880 E: rosiegrech@yahoo.com

Our establishment is conveniently situated at the water edge of Xlendi Bay. Situated on the left side of the bay, we serve a wide range of delicacies from traditional Maltese food, to pizza, to fresh fish. We specialise in serving traditional Maltese food such as rabbit and beef olives (bragjoli). We are reasonably priced as we cater for groups of friends and families. Enjoy Xlendi Bay while eating out at Churchill.

Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner.

SUMMER 2010 TIMETABLE From 21st June till 26th September 2010

DEPARTURE MGARR - GOZO

DEPARTURE CIRKEWWA - MALTA

DEPARTURE MGARR - GOZO

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MARSALFORN Ref: 2556

XEWKIJA €205, 000/Lm88, 000

A Palatial 4 bedroom (2 bathroom) Summer HOUSE situated close offering a very spacious double ceiling combined Lounge/dining leading onto a fair Sized Back Yard and Separate Kitchen.

Includes a Well. Bargain Property. (Part exchange with a finished €100k flat will be considered). RARE FIND

XAGHRA Ref: 2537

Ref: 2555

Sole Agents

€295, 000/Lm126, 643

Exceptionally maintained 3 bedroom (3 bath) Luxury Foreign Owned TERRACED HOUSE situated in a much sought after location (TalKanal Area), enjoying Views of Mgarr Ix-Xini and far reaching views of Malta and Comino.

Lovely Open plan Layout. Includes a 3 Car Lock-Up Garage (14 courses high) at street level. LUXURY LIVING

GHARB €170, 044/Lm73, 000

Stupendous 2 bedroom PENTHOUSE (shell Form) situated on very High Grounds enjoying Stunning Views of Ramla Bay and surrounding Valley views. Served With Lift. (3 bedroomed APARTMENTS are also available enjoying same views and same asking price.) OPEN STUNNING VIEWS

Ref; 2526

€267, 877/Lm115, 000

An Authentic 2 bedroom Fully Furnished FARMHOUSE situated close to all amenities features several traditional features on all floors. Offering an Entrance through Front Garden, Vaulted Lounge Area and separate Dining/Kitchen all overlooking a SWIMMING POOL/Jacuzzi. Includes a typical Well.

FULL OF CHARACTER

QALA Ref: 2437

Sole Agents

€199, 000/Lm85, 430

Exceptionally maintained, Foreign owned, Fully Furnished 3 bedroom (3 bath) RUSTIC HOUSE forming part of an Exclusive Development close to all amenities. Offering an Entrance onto Combined/ Lounge/dining/Kitchen (fully equipped modern) overlooking its OWN private SWIMMING POOL. Includes a boxroom and TWO Lock Up Garages.

Owner leaving island. BARGAIN PROPERTY

Sole Agents

NADUR €207, 314/Lm89, 000

Ref: 2329

Finished 3 bedroom APARTMENT situated in a much sought after location (Kenuna Tower area) enjoying breathtaking views of Comino, Malta and surrounding Gozitan Panorama from a good sized Terrace.

Groundfloor south facing property.

PRICED TO SELL

GHASRI Ref: 2148

Sole Agents

€370, 370/Lm159, 000

An Authentic FARMHOUSE situated in this much sought after village enjoying Total Peace and Tranquillity. Comprising of an entrance onto spacious sunny courtyard leading to a good sized SWIMMING POOL, Large vaulted lounge area, separate Dining/Kitchen and bathroom. Internal stairs leading to 2 double bedrooms (both en-suite) overlooking terraces and views. Ample Space for expansion.

LOVELY PROPERTY

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