by Delucia | Oct 9, 2008 | History, News
Article originally by Dave Edwards (walesonline.co.uk) Dispite being 91 years old, Italian-born Luisa Carpanini loves nothing more than sitting in her cafe chatting to customers. Luisa, who was born in Bardi, opened the Cardiff Arms Cafe, Bute Street, with her husband...
by Delucia | Oct 9, 2008 | Past events
It is that time of year again… the nights are drawing in, the temperature is dropping and the AVC Cena and Dance is fast approaching. We hope to see as many Bardigani there are possible; it is always a fun filled evening for all ages and a chance to catch up...
by Delucia | Aug 31, 2008 | News
Each Summer the Welsh (and English and American) -Italians take time out of their busy schedules and return to Bardi. With more bars per square inch than San Antonio, Ibiza, festas like Festa del Imigrante or bands like Jam with Robina playing, there is always...
by Delucia | Jul 13, 2008 | History
By Mario Basini Location: Liverpool, England Along with thousands of others in Italian families throughout Britain, part of my mother died beneath the cold waters of the Atlantic one grey morning in July 1940. She had arrived in Wales 16 years before, a wild-eyed...
by Delucia | Jul 13, 2008 | Past events
There is always a festa going on somewhere in the Comune di Bardi throughout the year; you can download a complete calendar here.
Autumn 2025. Register your interest now. More details coming soon. Pre-booking required.
From war-torn Italy to Canada and back to Wales, Giovanni 'John' Carpanini's life was one of resilience, ambition, and family. He embraced every challenge with determination and a touch of humour, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Sunday 16th June 2024. £16 per person, £8 under 12's. St Helen's Church Hall, Caerphilly. Advanced booking required.