Things happening in Bagni di Lucca

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Debra Kolkka

The San Cassiano festa continues.

A collaboration with Fiorina Shop from La Villa and Auser in Ponte a Serraglio will present a Fashion Parade at the stunning Villa Ada swimming pool on Sunday 6th August. The first Miss Verona will chosen on the evening. Call 333 1989 972 for more information.

Crasciana has lots going on in August.

There will be 2 more live music evenings at Ristorante del Sonno in La Villa. The first is with Blackout on 2nd August and the second with an acoustic band on 16th August. Call (39) 335 619 7303 to book.

A night at the opera.

July and August events for Casabasciana

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Debra Kolkka

There is lots happening over the next few weeks in beautiful Casabasciana.

It is excellent to see people working together to make things happen.

Medieval feast in Casabasciana and Vico Pancellorum

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Debra Kolkka

Called “The Seige at the Castle” the first ever medieval feasts will be held in Casabasciana on Saturday 8th July at 6.00pm and Sunday 9th July at 11.00am in Vico Pancellorum.

There will be an opening of the drawbridge followed by the opening of the gastronomic stands, with delicious traditional dishes, along the streets of the village.

Every half hour spectacular shows, with flag throwers, bow and arrow archers, swordsmen, soldiers and musicians will entertain in the main piazza.

Entry is free. For itinerant lunch or dinner the charge will be €25.

These events sound like great fun!

Fashion parade in Ponte a Serraglio

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Debra Kolkka

A colourful night of colour and fashion, by Auser Bagni di Lucca, will be held in the piazza in Ponte a Serraglio on Thursday 6th July at 9.00pm. The road will be closed for the event.

There will be 20 models of all ages showing clothes and accessories from the pre-loved collection at the Auser shop in Ponte a Serraglio…the perfect antidote to “Fast Fashion”.

What a fun night under the stars!

Be-Coming Closer

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Debra Kolkka

The Municipality of Bagni di Lucca has initiated a project to bring activities to the villages that make up Bagni di Lucca, thank to a contribution from Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca. There will be free activities for all ages.

There will be input from the Red Cross, with health checks, the Lions Club Valle de Serchio with prevention for breast cancer, Auser Bagni di Lucca with training in digital literacy and more.

The Biblioteca errante Pinocchio with the Pro Loco Bagni di Lucca Terme – Val di Lima will bring library books to the villages with readings and laboratories.

Participation and Development Association ODV will bring music and culture by Djambe players to village squares

There will be Art in the Square with of Martina Rosati in the form of a mobile art workshops in the village squares.

Please call 0583 809945 from Monday to Friday from 8.00 -14.00 and on Tuesday and Thursday also from 15.00 – 18.00.

New activities will be added along the way.

Summer solstice

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Debra Kolkka

Everyone is invited to celebrate the summer solstice at 18.30 on Wednesday 21st June at Ristoro Castellaccia at Prato Fiorito. It will be possible to get a panino and drink. That will be followed by a walk to the top (not difficult, about 200 metres) to see the sunset.

Elia Barsellotti will welcome the night with a violin.

It is necessary to wear suitable footwear and to be prepared for cool weather. Please bring a torch.

Please call 0583 809945 to book your place before 14.00 on 21st June.

Catene Cafe is 10 years old

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Debra Kolkka

Time flies! Paolo Citti’s excellent cafe in Fornoli is 10 years old. There was a party last night to celebrate.

Lots of people gathered to celebrate. Well done Paolo and the team. Let’s hope there are lots more years to come.

A night at the casino

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Debra Kolkka

The casino in Ponte a Serraglio was full of people last night. It is great to see that beautiful building open and full of life. There was delicious food with games to follow.