Coming events
Sunday 16th June 2024.
£16 per person, £8 under 12’s.
St Helen’s Church Hall, Caerphilly.
Advanced booking required.
Autumn 2025.
Register your interest now.
More details coming soon.
Pre-booking required.
Latest News
We know that every Welsh Italian is extremely proud of their heritage. Our families have strong connections to both Italy and Wales and our individual family histories are both colourful and fascinating. This summer, we have a unique opportunity to celebrate and document our vibrant heritage through a short film. Nicky Gallani, a filmmaker of Welsh Italian heritage, is looking for people who would be happy to be interviewed for a short...
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dom Balestrazzi. A very well known and valued member of our community, Dom passed away on March 11th surrounded by his family. We are sure you will all join us in sending heartfelt condolences to Dom's family; Virginia, Paolo, Anna and Marco. Dom's family shared some memories of his colourful life... Dad spent his childhood through to his later years, in Treorchy. Along with many of...
Past Events
Join us for the Arandora Star Memorial Mass on June 30th at 11am, held at Cardiff Cathedral, the...
Author of Dead Reckoning, Lawrence Battersby, is hosting a free talk and book signing this month. Supported...
Celebrate Father's Day in style at our highly acclaimed Scampagnata picnic, set for June 16th 2024....
The highly anticipated Gara di Briscola is making a triumphant return in 2024 following the resounding...
Our Carnevale is back on for 2024! The world is your oyster when it comes to your consume so get planning...
The 2023 Scampagnata has been confirmed for Father's Day, June 18th 2023. As always, everyone is welcome and...
It feels like forever since we held our Gara di Briscola, so 23rd April 2023 will see the event return. Get...
We are very excited to announce that having been missing for many years, Carnevale is back on the AVC...
We are sorry to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances, this even has been cancelled. We’re pleased...
News
Alessandro Strinati, grandson of Amici Val Ceno founding member, Pio Strinati, took time out of his busy...
I’ve been playing touch rugby for many years now, since finishing playing rugby union. It has been a...
Gerard Opel travelled to Rome earlier this month for the final Welsh and Italian match of the Six Nations...
Welsh-Italian Michela Chiappa presents a two part documentary for BBC Wales. Follow Michela as she delves...
The AVC do not just organise events for the Welsh Italian community, we also strive to help worthy...
This is your chance to buy a beautiful canvas print of Bardi castle set in a handmade solid American white...
The Amici Val Ceno have in the past donated to an African School Project. This week we received an update...
aria Cristina And Elisa Del Sere have published a new cook book on Traditional Parmesan Cooking. BUON...
Con piacere desidero trasmetterLe l’allegata lettera che il Presidente Prof. Giovanni Trio presso la...
History
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Arandora Star disaster and...
Information
We have received notification from Regione Emilia-Romagna that...
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We know that every Welsh Italian is extremely proud of their...