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Benvenuti
*** NEW Programme for 2024/25***
September 2024
Friday 13th of September, 7pm to 9pm
Gordon Bennet! It’s the Flying Italians!
A Look at the pioneering years of flight through the deeds of Italian
Aviators and the eyes of Italian artists.
An illustrated language talk by Professor Philip French (In English Language)
Where - Quorn Village Hall, 64 Leicester Road, Quorn, Leicestershire LE12 8BB. Free parking available at the rear.
Cost - Free for members, £5 for non members (Including tea and coffee)
October 2024
Friday the 25th of October, 7pm to 9pm
Italian movie (in Italian with English subtitles)
Pranzo di Ferragosto / Mid-August lunch.
Let's enjoy a movie together. No booking necessary.
Mid-August Lunch is a delightful Italian film that provides a balanced and loving look at a nurturing male and the kindness he lavishes upon his three elderly guests and his mother. Gianni has his failings: his alcoholism is revealed, and he obviously has trouble handling family financial affairs. The director Gianni Di Gregorio does a fine job playing Gianni, and he draws out nicely delivered performances from the women , all non-professional actors.
Where - Quorn Village Hall, 64 Leicester Road, Quorn, Leicestershire LE12 8BB. Free parking available.
Cost - Free for members, £5 for non members (Including tea and coffee)
November 2024
Friday 8th November, 7pm to 9pm
The Mystic Vision of FRANCESCO D’ ASSISI
An Illustrated talk by Caroline AM Clarke M.A.
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.”
― St. Francis Of Assisi, The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi
When a small village was plagued by a wild wolf, it is told that a humble friar named Francesco came and met the predator with nothing but his gentle presence, and turned the wolf from a menace into a welcome protector of the community. This graceful man, who spoke to each part of creation as a sister or brother, has become one of the most beloved of all saints.
Join us as we explore the extraordinary and inspirational life of this beautiful soul expressed in the exquisite fresco series that adorns the interior of the Basilica of Assisi in the heart of the Umbrian countryside.
Where - Quorn Village Hall, 64 Leicester Road, Quorn, Leicestershire LE12 8BB. Free parking available at the rear.
Cost - Free for members, £5 for non members (Including tea and coffee)
December 2024
Friday 6th December, 6pm to 9pm
Italian Social, for English and Italian speakers.
*** Booking in advance only***
Join us to celebrate Christmas together for our Italian Social. The event will be an opportunity to practice the Italian language, have a chat together and enjoy some traditional food.
Welcome drink on arrival (A glass of Prosecco or soft drink), a food box with a seasonal theme.
Where - Quorn Village Hall, 64 Leicester Road, Quorn, Leicestershire LE12 8BB. Free parking available at the rear.
Cost - £10 for members, £12 for non members (Including tea and coffee)
January 2025
Friday 31st January, 7pm to 9pm
Italian Quiz Night, light Italian buffet and Agm
*** Booking in advance only***
It would be so lovely to see you all at our 1st event of the year, celebrating the start of a new year.
We will have a tasty light buffet Italian style and some fun with our Italian quiz and a great prize will go to the winning team. A very small amount of time will be given to our AGM, usually no more than 20 minutes.
Don’t miss out on this great evening. We really want you to be there.
Where - Murdoch's Cafe, 18 Church gate, Loughborough, LE11 1UD
Cost - Free for members, £10 for non-members. To book your place please send us an email HERE
March 2025
Saturday 1st March 2025, 5pm to 9pm.
Festa di Carnevale
***Booking in advance only***
Join us for an entertaining evening in Loughborough for an Italian evening with Carnival games, Raffle with great prizes, Italian live music from Paolo and a Best mask competition (get creative to win a prize too).
***Bring your own food and drinks***
Where - Quorn Village Hall, 64 Leicester Road, Quorn, Leicestershire LE12 8BB. Free parking available at the rear.
Cost - £5 for members, £8 for non members
To book your place, please email us at danteloughborough1984@gmail.com.
March 2025
Friday the 28th 2025, 7pm to 9pm
Dantedì, la giornata di Dante
Join us to celebrate Dante Alighieri, the Sommo poeta and practice your Italian. We will have games and activities for you to use the language with native speakers or fellow members of our Society.
Where - Quorn Village Hall, 64 Leicester Road, Quorn, Leicestershire LE12 8BB. Free parking available at the rear.
Cost - Free for members, £5 for non members.
More events coming soon.
About us
The non for profit "Societa' Dante Alighieri" was founded in Rome in 1889 with the aim of promoting Italian culture. From its very beginning the DA Society received an enthusiastic welcome, particularly among the many Italian communities that had established themselves throughout the world.
In Loughborough the DA Society has been established for 38 years (from 1984), and has always aimed to promote and develop an interest in Italian culture and language across the local community.
The Society is not just for Italian speakers and it welcomes membership from every background. Culture doesn't include only the highbrow arts, in fact we have run events that reflect Italy of the past and the present.
This website is dedicated to sharing love and interests in Italy, his art, culture, cuisine and language. Check back often to learn about new contributions to our site, upcoming activities in the area, and ways to get involved with the DA Society! If you have any questions or comments, make sure to get in touch through the Contact Us section of the site.
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