Category Archives: Shopping

Preloved treasures

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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

 

 

Shop local…Nonsolovino, for wine and more

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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

Shop local…frames

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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.

Christmas arrives at Auser

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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

Treasures in Ponte a Serraglio

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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

Bagni di Lucca gin

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Two young local men have developed a very special gin. Leonardo Vitali and Federico Monterastelli, while sitting at a restaurant in Casoli, decided to conceive and design their own gin.

They didn’t know much about making gin so they studied, researched and took a master distiller course and started experimenting. After testing more than 50 herbs spices to flavour the gin they chose 11, including lemon balm, peppermint, angelica, rose, acacia and licorice for 2 types of gin.

They chose the name Realia for its meaning, authentic things. Every aspect of the production has been thought out carefully by the 2 young men, leaving nothing to chance.

It is possible to taste Realia gin at Bar Roma, La Cantabruna and Tenuta La Fratta farmhouse. Bottles can be purchased at Nonsolovino wine shop in Bagni di Lucca Villa.

It is excellent to see young people doing innovative things in Bagni di Lucca! I wish them success for the future.