Eager to do its part for Maltese heritage, last week the Eden Leisure Group organised a clean-up day of the newly renovated Wignacourt Tower in St. Paul's Bay.  The Wignacourt Tower is the earliest coastal watch tower stills standing in Malta and was built by Grand Master Wignacourt in 1610. 

Under the supervision of Din L-Art Helwa, who undertook the restoration of the 405 year old tower, a team of around 20 volunteers from the leisure company scoured both upstairs and downstairs, washed and dusted all the rooms.  When that was done, the team sanded, varnished and polished various pieces of furniture and exhibits.  In a few short hours, the place was transformed and was left almost ready to be opened to the public - job that would have taken the regular volunteers several weeks to complete.

Kate de Cesare from the Eden Leisure Group stated "We're very proud to have been able to take part in the final stages of the restoration of the Wignacourt Tower.  A gem of a heritage destination that has such a rich and exciting history.  It was also a wonderful opportunity for our staff to work together in a different environment and also to learn more about our history.  We look forward to working again soon with Din L-Art Helwa on their next project!"