Here at Bis-Serjetà, Malta’s most serious news site, we ask you, our readers, to support us by subscribing to our page on Patreon – a funding site for artists, creators and serious journalists.
You can sign up for just €3 a month, and we’d certainly appreciate that. But for a little bit more, you can get a whole range of rewards.
One of the benefits you get when you sign up for €5 a month or more is a bunch of discounts from cool local businesses, all of which Bis-Serjetà editor Karl Stennienibarra has tried himself and highly recommends.
Avotaco
To the best of our knowledge, Avotaco is the only place in Malta that does authentic Mexican food. Sure, other places do Mexican-ish food, but Avotaco makes proper burritos, tacos, quesadillas, empanadas, chimichangas and more.
When you sign up to our Patroen, you get 10% off one order from their website (pick-up or deliver).
Popp
If you’re tired of the same old lagers, Popp is the online store for you.
They stock more than 200 of the tastiest beers from renowned craft breweries like Brew Dog and Brussels Beer Project, as well as a wide variety of snacks and hot sauces. Their motto is ‘Drink Better’.
When you subscribe to our Patreon page for €5 or more, you’ll get a voucher code for 10% off your Popp order, and 15% off when you support us for €10 or more.
Te Fit-Tazza
Te Fit-Tazza is a Sliema-based art studio that creates prints and paintings based on everything Maltese, whether it’s a bottle of Cisk, the bastions of Mdina, or an Għajn Tuffieħa sunset.
When you sign up to our Patreon for €5 or more, you’ll get a voucher for 10% off any artwork, which you can redeem at their online store.
Toghma
Toghma is a small artisanal bakery in Birkirkara that aims to showcase classic Maltese and Italian flavours with locally sourced ingredients. From personal experience, their focaccia slices are amazing. Their supplì are amazing. Their kannoli are amazing. You get the idea. And Cristina, the owner, is always experimenting so you’ll probably find something new each time you visit.
When you sign up to our Patreon for €5 or more, you’ll get a 10% off your order.
Kixott
Kixott is an independent book shop, exhibition space, coworking space, and all-round cultural centre in Mosta. It’s also a cafe and bar (Karl Stennienibarra’s favourite drink is the Mosta Mule. They also make a mean White Russian).
When you support us on Patreon for €5 a month or more, you’ll get a 10% voucher to use on books from Kixott.
Kafè Fula
Kafè Fula is a little cafe in Mgarr, that, together with Kixott, happens to be one of Karl Stennienibarra’s favourite writing spots.
All of Kafè Fula’s cakes are made by owner and baking genius Claudia. The lemon cheesecake is particularly popular, as is the homemade strawberry granita, which is arguably the best on the island.
When you subscribe to our Patreon page for €5 or more, you’ll get – you guessed it – 10% off your bill.
Bis-Serjetà shop
Just like any news organisation worth its salt, Bis-Serjetà has a selection of t-shirts, mugs and beach towels that you can buy from our shop.
Research by Professor Imona Jetski from the University of Malta has shown that our t-shirts double the attractiveness and popularity of anyone who wears them, while our mugs have been proven to improve the flavour of the beverage they contain by 24.7 per cent.
When you support us on Patreon for €5 or more, you’ll get a 10% lifetime discount (yup, that means you can use it over and over again).
What’s more, if you support us for €10 a month, you’ll get a 15% lifetime discount (and a free keychain and sticker sheet), and a 20% discount (plus a free merch bundle) when you support us with €20.
Why Patreon?
Because it’s good for me, and it’s good for you.
It’s good for me because – unlike getting paid sporadically with €20 here and there – getting paid monthly gives me stability and allows me to plan ahead. And the less time I have to spend chasing after advertisers, the more time I can spend making content.
It’s good for you because, in return for your support, you get rewards – not just the discounts mentioned above, but also exclusive articles that I only post to Patreon, early access to videos, and free merch.
So yeah – if you enjoy what I do and want me to carry on doing it, subscribe to my Patreon today.
