Ringwood Anglo-Italian Society

About

The Society was formed by a group of people with a love of 'things Italian' in 1983 as an Italian language class. Social evenings were organised and after several years the classes died out but the social side flourished. We now meet monthly for talks, usually illustrated and always in English, on a variety of Italian topics. However, our Italian speaking members are always happy to help anyone wishing to speak the language.

We are a friendly group so if you are interested in art, cuisine, music, architecture, history or have enjoyed and Italian holiday come along to one of our meetings. No knowledge of Italy or the language is necessary and our meetings always end with a glass of wine.

Meetings are on the first Monday evening of the month in the Ann Rose Hall, Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood

RAIS Programme 2022/23

• 2022

• Oct 3 - Mille Miglia, the open road race for classic cars ~ Dave Holden

• Nov 7 - The Bard's Italy ~ Pamela Holland

• Dec 5 - Festa di Natale ~ Christmas Party

• 2023

• Jan 9 * - Calabria, Italy's unknown region. An introduction to its history, geography and people. ~ Damian Croft

• Feb 6 - Out of the Ashes. 18th century discovery at Pompeii & Herculaneum ~ Jeremy Paterson

• Mar 6 - More Unusual Places ~ Hazel Dinelli

• Apr 3 - Society's 40th Anniversary Festa

• May 8* - Genova's Historic Centre, a maze of unexpected beauty ~ Annalisa Pesce

• June 5 - The Rise and Fall of Botticelli ~ Jack Wotherspoon

• * One week later than normal due to Bank Holidays

  ** The Feste evenings will be subject to COVID regulations at the time of each Festa.

Our meetings will continue to be run as "Hybrid" meetings in which members can join us in person at Greyfriars Community Centre OR for those who are at a distance or who are reluctant to attend in person you can join us online using zoom 7p.m. for 7.30 p.m. on the first Monday of the month.

A Zoom link (Invitation) will be sent out the day before the presentation.

Membership costs just £12 per person per year.

Visitors are welcome (£3 per person per meeting).

Contact

Secretary - Hazel Dinelli

Email: hazeldinelli43@hotmail.com

Chairman - Terry Turner

Telephone: 01425 652691
Email: terry.turner@we2u.co.uk

Greyfriars Community Centre

Telephone 01425 472613

How to find us

Ringwood and District Community Association
Greyfriars
44 Christchurch Road
Ringwood
BH34 1DW