Italian
Enjoy illustrated talks about Italian life and culture and after meetings socialise with fellow members. No need to speak Italian.
Meetings are held (in English) on the second Friday of the month from 12.15-2.00pm. Membership of the Italian Club this year costs £10 and 3Ls (£15) membership is necessary.
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Contact: Elaine Paterson, Secretary
Email: elainepat46@gmail.com
Italian Club Programme
2024 -2025
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Friday 11 October 2024
Dr Elisa Segnini, University of Glasgow
Glocal series: Andrea Camillera and Elena Ferrante in translation
Friday 8 November 2024
Professor Phil Cooke, University of Strathclyde
The Republic of many parties: Politics Italian style from Parri to Meloni
Friday 13 December 2024
Festa
Friday 10 January 2025
Derek Clark
The 19th century: Italian opera’s heyday?
Friday 15 February 2025
Tilly Lyons, University of St Andrews
Exploring the African presence in Fascist Italy
Friday 14 March 2025
Concert from Conservatoire students
Club Visit to Catania 2024
14 members of the Italian Club had a thoroughly enjoyable week in Catania in May. Various group activities were arranged, starting with an excellent guided walk around the centre of Catania, followed by day trips to Taormina, Siracusa and around Etna by train. On free days, members organised their own activities, such as a trip to see the incredible mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale, visits to Aci Trezza, or simply seeing more of Catania. Group meals were enjoyed most nights. Too much to see in a week!
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Club Visit to Turin 2023
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Italian Club members enjoying a memorable visit to Turin, 5th to 12th June this year!
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Turin was voted a very elegant city. Meals and aperitivi were enjoyed by all as was the programme of outings organised in advance by members.
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Who knows, our visits to Italy could become annual events?
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Elaine Hansen President Italian Club
