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Santa’s Day

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Bagni di Lucca Villa put on a wonderful event on Sunday with Santa as the star of the day. The streets were filled with happy children involved in activities, workshops and a personal meeting with Santa at Villa Web.
Of course there was delicious food and, best of all, community spirit. Dozens of volunteers worked together to create a wonderful day of creativity and fun.

Thank you Priscilla Valentino for allowing me to share the photos. Well done to all those involved in an excellent Bagni di Lucca event.

Bella Ponte a Serraglio

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It is great to be back in beautiful Ponte a Serraglio, my little part of Bagni di Lucca. Come for a walk along the river.

Home for the next few weeks…how lovely.

Bridge flowers

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I have been planting the flowers on the bridge in Ponte a Serraglio for many years. I love to see the bridge looking colourful and cheerful.

Keeping the flowers alive over the summer when I am back in Australia has been an ongoing problem. This year there has been a change. My lovely neighbours, Roberto and Donna have put a tap close to the bridge making it easier to water the flowers. Previously I had to carry watering cans from my apartment.

And this summer the flowers have someone to water and take care of them. A huge thank you to Peter Miller! The flowers are thriving and looking great.

Here he is in action.

I hope Peter will be around again next summer.

Here is a fabulous photo taken by Charmaine Birkett Botha of the flowers and the gorgeous view from the bridge.

Spring walk

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The annual spring walk is on this Sunday, get your walking shoes ready.

Magnolias in the park

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Magnolias have bloomed early this year. There are several trees in full bloom in the lovely Parco Contessa Casalini in La Villa. You might like to go there soon, the flowers don’t last long.

It is a pity the flowers only last for a few weeks.

More events

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Mary Shelley wrote some of her book Frankenstein while staying in Bagni di Lucca…

A fun evening at Cantabruna in Fornoli.

The live Presepi in Monte di Villa…

And a list of the Christmas activities…

Beautiful Montefegatesi

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Having guests is a great excuse to visit nearby villages. Montefegatesi is always on my list.

With around 25 authentic ancient villages to explore there is always something to do in Bagni di Lucca.

Summer solstice

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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.

Photos from the Montefegatesi chestnut festival

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I wasn’t able to attend the recent festival in Montefegatesi, but friend Matteo Offe was there and took some great photos of what looked like a fun day. Montefegatesi has a great community spirit and it is excellent to see people come together and enjoy themselves.

Thank you Matteo for sharing a great day with us.

Pansies on the bridge

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I braved the freezing wind today to plant pansies on the bridge at Ponte a Serraglio. The bridge will be closed for a week from tomorrow so I wanted to get them in first.

The magnolia tree in the background will be in bloom soon.

I am expecting several plants to be stolen, it happens every year. Last week a miserable grub chopped off some lovely little daffodils and placed them carefully in the pot.

Anyway, I love to see flowers on the bridge…spring is on the way.