Mr Alden (centre) with the MSA’s Board of Directors: Joe Spiteri Staines, Stephen Sant’Angelo, Roderick Camilleri, Margaret Farrugia, Jessica de Battista, Eman Grima, Francis Galea, Dorothy Meli
Harry Alden receiving the medal from President Abela. On the right is Ms Jessica de Battista, Acting President of the MSA President George Abela, who is Patron of the Malta Society of Arts, recently presented the MSA’s 2013 Gold Medal and Diploma to the artist Harry Alden in recognition of his long-standing contribution to the arts in Malta. The ceremony was held at the MSA’s premises, Palazzo de La Salle, Valletta.
events diary Mr Alden (centre) with past students: Eman Grima, Lino Borg, Roderick Camilleri, Margaret Farrugia, Jessica de Battista, Francis Galea, Alex Dalli
Mandy Nicholl, Daniela Baldacchino, Lauren Mizzi (Tony’s Pharmacy Representative)
A selection of snapshots from events, launches and parties held in the last few weeks. Send invitations and enquiries to cfitz@independent.com.mt
Patrick Nicholl (Director Pharma MT), Daniela Baldacchino (Brand Manager Catrice), Mark Degabriele, Maja Petrovic, Clint Pace, Danika Vella, Ayleen Kiekebosch
Jeanette Grech (Arkadia Representative), Daniela Baldacchino, Marita Grech
The launch of Catrice Cosmetics in Malta hosted by Pharma MTwas held last month at Level 22, Portomaso.
Chris Fenech, hotel general manager David Woodward, Ray Vella
David Woodward, Joe Zammit Tabona
Noel Aquilina, Barry Owen and Mdina GP organizer Ivan Bartolo enjoy the event
The Corinthia Palace Hotel and Spa in Attard kick-started the hotel’s sponsorship of this year’s Mdina Grand Prix (5 to 12 October) by welcoming many of the event’s regular participants for drinks last month. Thomas Smith Group presented ¤13,000, raised during their Christmas Charity Swim in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund, to President George Abela last month. The Swim was supported by the Sliema Local Council, the Civil Protection Department, the European Commission Representation in Malta, the Malta Red Cross, the Emergency Fire & Rescue Unit, St John’s Ambulance, Giorgio’s Coffee Shop, Vertex Vending Services Ltd and Streetcom.
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President George Abela with Thomas Smith representatives Joe Gerada, Anton Buttigieg, Denis Galea, Liana Cachia, Wilfred Pirotta and youngest participants Nina Galea and Julia Testa Bickle