The AVC do not just organise events for the Welsh Italian community, we also strive to help worthy charities. We recently came across a list of who has received contributions from us over the past 26 years. Thank you to all who come to our events to make these donations possible.

This is your chance to buy a beautiful canvas print of Bardi castle set in a handmade solid American white oak frame. Two sizes available: Canvas size: 900mm x 300mm Including mount and frame: 1,100mm x 500mm Price: £150 Canvas size: 1,200mm x 400mm Including mount and frame: 1,400mm x 600mm Price: £175 If you would like to purchase this Bardi castle canvas print by Mark Baylis please contact markbaylis@sky.com.

Good food, Italian music, bar, raffle… come and see!!! Don’t miss out – come, enjoy and learn about other events in the pipeline. All are welcome to this annual event, we look forward to your company; tell your friends in case we missed someone!

The Amici Val Ceno have in the past donated to an African School Project. This week we received an update from them and below are photos of their progress. We intend to further support them in the future. “Salve Sig. Paul.

22nd June proved to be a fantastic day… the weather was great, as was the turnout. It was brilliant to see so many faces this year. And, not to forget, after a game which lasted well into the evening – this years bocce champions were Gerard Opel and Paul Tambini – congratulations both!

Pictures from this years Briscola evening. Thank’s go to Bianca Ferrari for being photographer for the event. [Show as slideshow] 1234► ——— Original Post GARA DI BRISCOLA 2014 This year’s Briscola Tournament will be played on SUNDAY 9th MARCH at ALL HALLOW’S CHURCH HALL, School Road, Miskin, Pontyclun, CF72 8PG We hope to start about 5pm.

Location: St David’s Cathedral, Charles Street, Cardiff, CF10 2SF Date: Sunday June 29th 2014 Time: 11am Attend Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/401505393325373

Good food, Italian music, bar, raffle… come and see!!! Don’t miss out – come, enjoy and learn about other events in the pipeline. All are welcome to this annual event, we look forward to your company; tell your friends in case we missed someone!

On the 15th August 2013 at the Ricardo Palletti Cirvuit in Verano Melegari the motoring event of the year was held… The Amici Val Ceno Galles Grand Prix! Everyone involved had a great time, especially the drivers and, the competition was intense to say the least!

Congratulations to Paola Moruzzi and Olie Bright who are now husband and wife. On 27th April 2013 they were joined by family and friends at St Mary of the Angels R C Church, Cardiff. The wedding ceremony was followed by a beautiful reception in Rosedew Farm, Llantwit Major.