MILANCLUB SCOZIA If you have a soft spot for AC Milan, then join the club … literally! The Italian giants visit Scotland this week for a friendly with Rangers and for the first time there will be an official branch of the supporters’ club on hand to cheer them on. Thanks to the hard work of founder Michael Lemetti from Falkirk, Milanclub Scozia is now an official member of the worldwide federation of AC Milan supporters associations. To spread the word in Scotland, a new website has been launched. Click here to visit it: www.milanclubscozia.com There you can catch up on the fixture list and results, see what’s happening for rossoneri fans in Scotland and get a sneak preview of the new AC Milan tartan! Don’t miss it. For more information contact Michael Lemetti at mikelemetti@yahoo.co.uk or on his mobile: 07903 - 133875 SCOTLAND V ITALY In case you hadn’t noticed the big match between Scotland and Italy is just days away … the big rugby match that is! Scotland Rugby Team will be playing Italy as part of their RBS Six Nations campaign on the 28th of February at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. FESTA DELLA TERZA ETA’ This first event of its type to be organised by the CoCAIS has proved an enormous success and has sold out a month ahead. It is planned to stage further similar events at regular intervals throughout the year aimed at the older age group. A reminder for those who have booked places, the event will take place at Bacco Italia Restaurant in Kilmarnock Road, Shawlands, Glasgow on March 1st from 2-6pm. Watch this space for more details of the next event of its type. ITALIAN CLOISTER GARDEN APPEAL A major boost this month to the Italian Garden appeal came thanks to the hard work and commitment of the Cecchini family in Troon. They organised a special fund raising night in Ayr Town Hall with the Mayor of Barga, Umberto Sereni and Archbishop Conti as guests. The night raised almost £10,000 for the appeal – the highest donation of its type so far including a £1500 donation from the Scottish Italian Community Fund. Thanks are due to all who helped, those who donated prizes, and who gave of their time and skills free of charge. At the event the Mayor was presented with the Archdiocesan Medal by Archbishop Conti in recognition of his work to promote links with the Archdiocese. Presentations were also made to mark Sindaco Sereni’s tireless work on behalf of the Lord Provost of Glasgow, the Consulate of Italy and the First Minister, Alex Salmond MSP. The appeal remains very much open. This month application has been made to a bank foundation in Lucca which we hope will boost the fund considerably. To make a donation and, if you wish, to commemorate a loved one in the garden, please contact Cav Ronnie Convery at ronnie.convery@rcag.org.uk or visit the website www.italiancloister.org.uk ART OF ITALY EXHIBITION Time is running short if you haven’t yet seen the masterpieces in the Art of Italy Exhibition at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh. The drama of the Baroque comes north in this show which focuses on the 17th century. Among the masterpieces on show are The Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew, recently revealed as an original work by the Italian master Caravaggio. Other highlights include Carracci’s Allegory of Truth and Time, Gentileschi’s Joseph and Potiphar’s wife, Allori’s Judith with the Head of Holofernes and drawings by Guido Reni, Guercino and Bernini. The exhibition runs until March 8th and The Queen's Gallery is open daily09:30-16:30 (last admission 15:30). ITALIAN CUISINE WEEK IN SCOTLAND This special week dedicated to the delights of Italian food with the emphasis on Piedmont is being run by the Italian Cultural Institute from February 2-7. A great programme of events has been lined up … though the organisers take no responsibility for extra inches added to waistlines as a result of attendance! Here’s the line-up: Tuesday 3 February 2009 at 6.00pmItalian Cultural Institue, Edinburgh 82 Nicolson Street Lecture: The New Trends of Italian Cuisine. Paolo De Maria is a Chef de Cuisine with international experience. He worked in France and for a number of years in Italy, before deciding on a new venture in South Korea. He is presently employed in Seoul as a chef and consultant. He has recorded several television episodes of Buongiorno Chef, for the Korean Food Channel and has written a book “Pasta e Basta”.
Free event but booking essential: rsvp.iicedimburgo@esteri.it
Piedmont’s specialities will be served in restaurants in Scotland during the week:
Monday 2 February 2009 at 7.30pm Giuliano’s on the Shore - 1