Posted on 15-10-2011
Filed Under (Past Events) by Delucia

It’s that time of year again… get your tickets for this years Christmas cena!

Date: Sunday 20th November 2011.
Time: 7pm.
Location: The Maes Manor Hotel, Blackwood.
Facebook: Attend event.

Tickets available from: Mary Strinati (01443 771397), Paul Pelopida (01443 862634), or any committee member.

Cheques payable to Amici Val Ceno Galles

Good food, Italian music, bar, raffle… come and see!!!
Don’t miss out – come, enjoy and learn about other events in the pipeline.
Tell your friends in case we missed someone!!
Buon Divertimento

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Posted on 27-06-2011
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Over for another year, the Scampagnata was a great success. Despite being rained off the quickly rescheduled day saw amazing weather and was great fun for all. The new venue was a success – the smaller field suited our needs perfectly. And not to forget – a big congratulations to the bocche champions for 2011, Francesca and Rob Jordan!

See some of the pictures below and feel free to send any of your own in for us to put online!

The pictures are also on Facebook for those who would like to tag themselves: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150231601771272.319543.45039861271

Thanks to all who came, see you at our next event!

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EVENT RESCHEDULED FOR 26th JUNE DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST

June – a major change – the Scampagnata will be on 26th and at a NEW VENUE… St Michaels Centre, Abergavenny. This venue offers spacious grounds and good toilet facilities. The church is very close and Father Thomas will celebrate Holy Mass at about midday.

Date: 26th June 2011.
Time: 9am onwards.
Location: St Michaels Centre, Catholic Church, Pen Y Pound, Abergavenny, NP7 5UD.
Facebook: Attend event.

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Posted on 08-02-2011
Filed Under (Community, Past Events) by Delucia

As already posted we have organised a number of events over the coming months…

February 20th – GARA DI BRISCOLA read more
March 20th – SPAGHETATA read more
April 10th – SUNDAY LUNCH read more
June 26th – SCAMPAGNATA read more

Plans for a fast boat ride late January / early February have been delayed as we cannot depend on the weather. Maybe later on…

We appreciate your support and to increase attendances the Briscola is at half term (requested by younger players). The Scampagnata is a week before Father’s Day, again, at your request.

Please print out this notice and put it in a prominent place so you don’t forget… in the kitchen… in the shop (by the till!)… above the computer desk… and in your memory!

We look forward to your company!

Amici Val Ceno (Galles)

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Posted on 08-02-2011
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Date: 10th April 2011.
Time: 12:30pm.
Location: Maes Manor Hotel, Blackwood.
Facebook: Attend event.
Tickets available from: Paul Pelopeda (01443 862634), or any committee member.

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Posted on 08-02-2011
Filed Under (Past Events) by Delucia

During the past year a good number of us have had to use the services of the Bardi ambulance. They have now bought a new ambulance at considerable cost and need funding to help with operating the service. We are therefore presenting a SPAGHETATA at the Maes Manor Hotel in aid of the Bardi Ambulance Service.

Date: 20th March 2011.
Time: 7pm for 7:30pm.
Location: Maes Manor Hotel, Blackwood.
Facebook: Attend event.
Tickets available from: Mary Strinati (01443 771397), Paul Pelopeda (01443 862634), or any committee member.

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Posted on 08-02-2011
Filed Under (Past Events) by Delucia

You asked for a half term date so that younger players can play, so here it is!!!

Refreshments and light snacks available.

ALL WELCOME! Especially younger players.

Please bring your own cards and please be on time! We would be greatful if the ladies could repeat their wonderful torta/panini contibutions – you were great last year!

Date: Sunday 20th February 2011.
Time: The tournament will start at 7pm prompt (doors open at 6pm).
Location: Miskin Catholic Church Hall. All Hallows R.C. Church, School Road, Miskin, Pontyclun. (near Llantrisant, post code for Sat Navs CF72 8PG)
Facebook: Attend event.
For more details: Please ring Romeo Basini (01443 773028) or Mary Strinati (01443 771397).

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Posted on 08-11-2010
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It’s that time of year again… get your tickets for this years Christmas cena!

Date: Sunday 28th November 2010.
Time: 7pm for 7:30pm.
Location: The Maes Manor Hotel, Blackwood.
Facebook: Attend event.
Tickets available from: Mary Strinati (01443 771397), Paul Pelopeda (01443 862634), or any committee member.

Cheques payable to Amici Val Ceno Galles

Good food, Italian music, bar, raffle and this year a surprise presentation to… come and see!!!

Don’t miss out – come and enjoy the new season’s first event and learn about others in the pipeline.

Tell your friends in case we missed someone!!

Buon Divertimento

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Posted on 21-06-2010
Filed Under (Galleries of Events, Past Events) by Delucia

Over for another year, the Scampagnata was a great success with beautiful weather and a fun day for all. See some of the pictures below and feel free to send any of your own in for us to put online!

Thanks to all who came, see you at our next event!

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It’s that time of year again… dust off your deckchairs for the annual Scampagnata!!! Held on Fathers Day, 20th June, the Scampagnata is always a fun filled day for the whole family. With bocce, sports, bouncy castle and more, there is never a dull moment. Mass will be at 12:30pm.

Location: Belmont Abbey, Hereford

Date: Sunday 20th June

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Posted on 06-06-2010
Filed Under (Arandora Star, Past Events) by Delucia

The first Welsh national memorial to the Arandora Star tragedy will be unveiled in a ceremony in Cardiff’s Metropolitan Cathedral of St David, Charles Street, Cardiff on 2nd July, 2010. The memorial is being created by the Welsh-Italian artist, Susanna Ciccotti, from Swansea and world-famous stone carver, Ieuan Rees, from Ammanford.

Doors open at 10am and various items will presede a 12 noon Mass. The memorial unveiling will take place during Mass.

Would any disabled persons attending please inform Romeo on 01443 773 028 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              01443 773 028      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or Maria on 01443 771 397, well before the day.

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Posted on 22-01-2010
Filed Under (Community, Event Reviews, Past Events) by Delucia

An article by Bruna Chezzi published on www.parmaepiacenzaonline.it. View the article here.

Sento la nostalgia del mio passato…, a Natale, nel Galles si festeggia pensando all’Italia… di Bruna Chezzi, Cardiff. (articolo sulla cena natalizia del 29 Dicembre).

Ore 18, partenza da Cardiff. Comincia l’avventura…Un minibus pieno di studenti d’italiano, una canzone da imparare per scaldarci un po’ e prepararci alla serata…Volare, oh oh, cantare, oh oh oh…Impariamo qualche parola nuova di italiano, mentre con entusiasmo arriviamo a Blacwood,una piccola cittadina gallese a nord di Cardiff.

Finalmente eccoci, davanti a noi uno splendido albergo in stile georgiano, sulla cima di una collina; un quadretto pittoresco tra il buio dei boschi tutt’intorno e le luci della citta` a valle. Pare gia` un presepio! Siamo tra i primi ad arrivare…un bicchiere in compagnia davanti al caminetto del bar, un ospite un po’ speciale dall’Italia ci intrattiene e conversa piacevolmente con gli studenti mentre gli ospiti arrivano piano piano, sorridono, si abbracciano e si salutano in italiano! Per un momento pare d’essere in Italia! Si scalda l’atmosfera e comincia la festa!

La serata e` all’insegna dell’ospitalita` e la simpatia degli Amici Valceno Galles, la buona e semplice cucina emiliana…alcuni membri del comitato si son fatti cuochi per una sera (un evento raro e da sfruttare senza dubbio, soprattutto per le mogli di alcuni di loro!), l’estrazione dei premi della lotteria, e per finire tutti a ballare il ballo liscio con la sua allegria e un tocco di nostalgia!

E` ormai una tradizione consolidata per gli Amici Val Ceno Galles riunirsi alla fine di novembre e celebrare l’avvento del Natale ricordando le proprie origini emiliane con una cena nataliza a cui partecipano piu` di cento persone. Alle loro feste c’e` sempre spazio per chiunque dimostri curiosita`, interesse e simpatia per la comunita` italo-gallese e le iniziative del gruppo. Spesso i pomeriggi e le serate con gli amici Val Ceno sono un’opportunita` per risfoderare qualche vecchia abitudine, come il gioco della briscola o le bocce, e incontrare vecchi e nuovi amici che hanno in comune un legame con l’Italia e con il Galles.

Da 9 anni insegno la lingua e la cultura italiana all’Universita` di Cardiff, faccio ricerca e mi occupo di vari aspetti della comunita` italiana nel Galles meridionale. Adoro sentirmi parte di due culture e mi piace poter trasmettere la ricchezza di questo connubio agli studenti che vengono alle mie lezioni per imparare l’italiano,la storia e la cultura dell’Italia. E cosi`, anche quest’anno ho portato un gruppo di ragazzi e adulti di diverse nazionalita` alla tradizionale cena natalizia degli Amici Val Ceno.

Durante la serata abbiamo assaporato un pezzo di storia dell’immigazione italiana nel Galles, la cultura italiana attraverso il cibo, le danze, la canzone popolare e il folclore del dialetto bardigiano che assume un accento gallese, quel senso di cameratismo e impegno sociale nei confronti di due paesi, quello di origine e quello di adozione.

Io e i miei studenti abbiamo veramente apprezzato tutto questo e per noi il Natale e` gia`cominciato in compagnia degli Amici Val Ceno Galles, nel segno della pace tra Paesi e culture diverse!
Buon Natale al Galles e agli amici italiani nel mondo! Spero che sia per tutti un Natale tranquillo, che guarda alle cose semplici e buone di una volta, per preservarle e trasmetterle alle generazioni future. Buon Natale a tutti con l’amicizia e l’affetto delle persone vicine e quelle lontane per la distanza, ma vicine nel cuore!

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