A fun Sunday

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Debra Kolkka

Fornoli will be the place to be on Sunday 11th May.

The local artist group Borgo degli Artisti with be there with a stand where you can decorate plaster animals created by Arte Barsanti, famous for hand made figurines.

Walking and bicycle tours

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Debra Kolkka

This is a great idea for Bagni di Lucca. I hope that lots of people join the tours.

Bar Italia reopens

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Debra Kolkka

We have missed Bar Italia in Ponte a Serraglio for the last 12 days. Annalisa reopened the bar in spectacular style with a party. Friends came from near and far.

There was music and lots of food and wine.

Our lovely baristas were back on deck.

The cabinets were full of delights…as usual.

The counter was covered in flowers.

I had a quick look at the new area.

I have chosen my seat for breakfast every morning.

I love the new area!

The new Tabacchi setup looks good.

I think my favourite young customer has set the mood for the revamped Bar Italia.

The party went well into the night and fun was had by all.

Congratulations Annalisa and crew. The expanded Bar Italia is a great success and I look forward to many breakfasts, lunches and aperitivo.

Verde Mura Lucca 2025

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Debra Kolkka

Yesterday was the first day of the excellent garden show on the wall of Lucca. It is on today and tomorrow.

There is a great selection of plants and other things to explore.

If you are going and intend to buy a few things, it might pay to take your own wheelbarrow. There are very few on offer and you are not permitted to take them off site to get them to your car.

Saturday 5th April…9.00am – 7.30pm

Last day Sunday 6th April…9.00am – 7.30pm

Entrance on the wall near Porta Elisa.

An evening of jazz

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Debra Kolkka

The jazz evening in the restaurant at La Ninfa hotel in Ponte a Serraglio was a great success. The music was excellent and the food and wine delicious.

The event was well attended and there will surely be more in spring and summer. Well done everyone involved.

Street market in Bagni di Lucca Villa

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Debra Kolkka

Here are the dates for the Soffite in Strada for this year.

Giornata Internazionale della Donna

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Debra Kolkka

Celebrate International Womens’ Day at Villa Web in Bagni di Lucca Villa on Sunday 9th March at 3.00pm.

Jazz at La Ninfa

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Debra Kolkka

At Hotel La Ninfa in Ponte a Serraglio there will be dinner and jazz on Thursday 6th March.

Phone 0583 1390033 for information.

A big day in Bagni di Lucca

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

Sunday December 15 is shaping up to be a big day. Bagni di Lucca Villa is the place to be for Christmas celebrations and more…

First of all, the Puccini’s Women exhibition, arranged by the Borgo degli Artisti, at Circolo dei Forestieri has extended. Here is another chance to see the art works from 10.30 – 18.30. Below are a few examples.