Pietro (Peter) Sidoli – goodbye to a founder

Pietro (Peter) Sidoli – goodbye to a founder

Well known Welsh-Italian, and founding member of the Amici Val Ceno, Pietro (Peter) Sidoli has passed away at the age of 95, on 4th April 2023. Born on 18th August 1927, Pietro was the beloved husband of Giovanna, treasured father of Gabriella, Mario, Tino and Luigi,...
Alma Ferrari – very much loved and terribly missed

Alma Ferrari – very much loved and terribly missed

After a long and full life our mother, Alma Ferrari, quietly passed away on 24th January 2023. She was very much loved by family and friends and will be missed terribly. If you would like to pay your respects, you are welcome to attend the rosary service at the Chapel...
La Scampagnata 2023

La Scampagnata 2023

The 2023 Scampagnata has been confirmed for Father’s Day, June 18th 2023. As always, everyone is welcome and there is absolutely no need to have attended an AVC event in the past. The day will offer the usual fun and games… Children’s games Tug-o-war Bocce...
Gara Di Briscola 2023

Gara Di Briscola 2023

It feels like forever since we held our Gara di Briscola, so 23rd April 2023 will see the event return. Get your cards out and start practicing as we think the long hiatus will make this years event will be extra competitive. As with every AVC event, there is no need...
Carnevale 2023

Carnevale 2023

We are very excited to announce that having been missing for many years, Carnevale is back on the AVC schedule of events. Get planning your costume now and go as big as you want to. As always with Carnevale, the only limit to costumes is your imagination. Prizes will...