In small towns it is especially important to support local businesses. Recently a friend discovered a local honey producer. It would be easy to miss this tiny place along the SS Brennero in Astracaccio.
Look out for the sign.
There is also a small range of locally made soap and skin care products.
We met the friendly owner, Nella . She is carrying on the business started by her mother.
Shop local.
The shop is near where the road to San Cassiano begins.
Fornoli has an excellent shop where you can buy small plants and flowers for your home.
Jes Sofila is between Coop and La Routa in the centre of Fornoli. It is easy to spot because it is surrounded by flowers.
It is great to see local business thrive. Shop local.
Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, 21/M, Fornoli.
Phone, 0583 3805253
jessofila.fornoli@gmail.com
The regular street market will take place on Sunday 30th August. Find a treasure to take home.
Auser has an excellent warehouse full of furniture and household items waiting to find new homes.
The items in the shop are all donated. Auser is run by volunteers and the proceeds help people in need.
The warehouse is at Via di Pizzorni 4, Chifenti. It is a bit difficult to see from the road. Stand in front of Bar Tintori on the corner of the car park near the Chain bridge, look across the Via Brennero, and you will see a small lane. The warehouse is down that lane.
The opening hours are….
Wednesday 10 – 12.30
Thursday 4.30 – 19.00
Friday 10.00 – 12.30
And the first Saturday of every month 10.00 – 12.30
Bagni di Lucca is lucky to have an excellent wine shop…Enoteca Nonsolovino, Bagni di Lucca, Villa.
I met the owner, Guido, many years ago, soon after we came to Bagni di Lucca. He is still here, still sharing his vast knowledge of wine. He loves a chat, drop in and let him help you chose from his excellent selection of wine, spirits and local produce.
His shop is well stocked,
Enoteca Nonsolovino…Viale Umberto I, Bagni di Lucca, Villa.
Phone…+39 0583 867707
At Via Brannero 48 in Chifenti you will find L.A.C. framing business run by two brothers, Leonardo and Luca.
They have an excellent selection of frames and mirrors and ready to hang art work.
They also make frames to measure.
The brothers are delightfully friendly and helpful.
Look for LAC on the road towards Lucca, just past the piazza in front of the Catene bridge. There is some parking on the side of the road opposite the front door.
Shop local.
Four times a year Bagni di Lucca has a second hand market, Soffitte in Strada in the piazza in front of Circolo dei Forestieri in Villa. You will find antique and second hand items as well as hand made products.
There are always treasures to be found.
The Carrefour supermarket on the Brennero has changed ownership. It is now Famila Market.
I looked inside and it appears to be the same. I have no details about the reason for the change…any thoughts?
Auser, the excellent shop for pre-loved items in Ponte a Serraglio has just been stocked with great things for Christmas.
There is also a new collection of household items to choose from.
You will find the shop in Ponte a Serraglio on the road towards Bagni di Lucca Villa, on the river side.
All proceeds from Auser go to charity.
The new opening hours for Auser are…
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10.00 – 12.00 and 15.00 – 18.00
We need to be reminded regularly that we have a great shop in Ponte a Serraglio that sells excellent pre-loved items for your home. Anyone setting up home in Bagni di Lucca is bound to find lots of treasures.
I think you will agree that the shop is arranged very well. Congratulations to the team of people who keep this running. Best of all, the money from sales goes to help families in need.
Shop hours
Tuesday to Saturday….10.00am – 12.30pm…..5.00pm- 7.00pm
