Santa’s Day

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

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.

This weekend in Bagni di Lucca

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

A Presepi walk in Montefegatesi on Saturday 7th December.

At Cantabruna in Fornoli on Sunday 8th December there will be necci and vin brûle from midday.

Loss in Ponte a Serraglio

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

Ponte a Serraglio has lost its lovely fruit and vegetable shop. Piera and her husband have run the shop since 2018 and it has been a great addition to the piazza. I liked to see Piera’s happy face and I loved watching her children playing before they went to school. I will miss them.

They have begun a new venture in Dieciemo and I wish them the best.

We have also lost Giampaolo and Maria Laura Calissi who have sold the Bridge Hotel after decades in Ponte a Serraglio. The well dressed Giampaolo has always been a friendly face in the piazza. They have certainly earned their retirement. I hope they enjoy wonderful times with their family.

It is the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. I look forward to meeting the new owners and wish them every success.

Market in the piazza

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

The newly opened piazza in Bagni di Lucca Villa has been put to good use today for the flea market. It was a beautiful autumn day, perfect to enjoy a browse and perhaps find a treasure to buy.

Bella Ponte a Serraglio

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

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.

Weekend events

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

This weekend in Bagni di Lucca…Saturday at the tennis club and Sunday at the Teatro Accademico.

The following weekend at the Casino in Ponte a Serraglio.

Piazza Jean Verraud opens

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

The ribbon will be cut at 5.30pm on Friday 6th September to open the renovated Piazza Jean Verraud in Bagni di Lucca Villa. The work has finally finished. It will be excellent to have a car free piazza in the centre of town.

A band and refreshments will follow.

Borgo degli Artisti exhibition

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

The inauguration of the first art exhibition at the newly regrouped Borgo degli Artisti was well attended. People spilled out onto the bridge on Sunday afternoon to see the work of local artists. It was great to see many familiar faces along with new people.