History & Aims
The Italian Circle of mid-Herts was formed in 1997 by two friends ( a teacher of Italian and one of her advanced students) and it is still developing through personal introductions and through the quality of the attractive programme of events which it provides.
The Italian Circle caters for anyone who is interested in the culture, art, music, history, cuisine or landscape of Italy. The Circle provides illustrated talks on all these subjects, in a monthly social gathering with Italian refreshments.
The Italian Ambassador is Patron of the Circle.
The Circle is managed by Officers and a Committee as follows :- Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer, and an Hon. Auditor who are appointed or re-appointed at each Annual General Meeting, held in November.
Wednesday September 21st 2011: “Antonio Pigafetta: Chief Officer on Magellan’s First Voyage around the World”
An illustrated talk by Dr. Paolo Detassis.
