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BENVENUTI
PROGRAMMA 2026
​​​​January 2026
Quando: Sabato 10 Gennaio 2026
Orario: Dalle 14:00 alle 17:00
La Befana vien di... giorno! Festeggiamo insieme l'Epifania!
​Siete pronti a celebrare una delle feste più amate dai piccini?
​Non prendete impegni per Sabato 10 Gennaio 2026: vi aspettiamo per un pomeriggio speciale dedicato alla nostra tradizione, pieno di divertimento e creatività!
​Ecco tutti i dettagli:
Dove: Quorn, Old School, School Ln, Quorn, Loughborough LE12 8BL, UK
Cosa faremo: Tante attività di lavoretti per i bambini (Children's craft activities)
Costo: £3 per bambino (si paga all'ingresso). Per prenotare mandate un email a danteloughborough1984@gmail.com.
​ Nota importante: Per favore, portate una merenda per i vostri bimbi.
​Un evento organizzato con cura da PLI Manchester, Società Dante-Alighieri Loughborough e ACLI Circolo di Loughborough.
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Friday 30th, 7pm – 9pm
Quiz Night & AGM / Serata di Quiz e Assemblea Generale Annuale
A lively quiz followed by the Annual General Meeting.
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, 18 Church Gate, Loughborough LE11 1UD.
Cost: Free for members, £15 for non-members. To book your place please email us on danteloughborough1984@gmail.com.
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February 2026
Friday 6th February, 7.30pm to 9pm
​Giants, Fairies and Sound Stones, ancient and new wonders of Sardinia, an illustrated talk in English by Alessandro Picciau and Maura Mattana.
The talk explores the rich blend of archaeology, myth, and contemporary creativity that shapes Sardinia’s cultural landscape. From the mysterious Giants of Mont’e Prama and ancient rock-cut tombs to legends of fairies and stones that sing, the talk journeys through millennia of history and imagination. It also highlights how these ancient wonders continue to inspire modern artistic and sound-based interpretations, revealing Sardinia as a place where past and present resonate powerfully together.
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 (Tea and coffee available).​
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Saturday the 28th, 2pm to 4pm
Children’s Carnival / Festa di Carnevale per Bambini.
A charity fundraiser with games and festivities for children and their families.
All the money rised on the day will go to Rainbows Hospice, Loughborough.
Where: The Old School, School Lane, Quorn
Leicestershire
LE12 8BL
Cost: To be confirmed.
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March 2026
Sunday 1st of March at 12:30 pm
*** Booking essential*** To book your place please email us on danteloughborough1984@gmail.com
Festa di Carnevale Italiano / Italian Carnival
Celebrate Carnevale Italian-style with a festive 3 course meal, lively music by Paolo, and an array of colourful masks! We'll have a fantastic sing-along to famous Italian and English tunes, plus a raffle and a best mask competition!
Please check the menu here.
Where: Caravelli, Ristorante Italiano, 11 Sparrow Hill, Loughborough LE11 1BT.
Cost: £35 for members, £38 for non members.
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March 2026
Friday 27th, 7pm – 9pm
Dantedì Italian Social / Dantedì – Serata Italiana
Celebrate Dante Alighieri with a social evening of Italian conversation and friendship. More details coming soon.
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 (Tea and coffee available).
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May 2026
Friday 15th, 7pm – 9pm
Turin: Italy’s City of the Unexpected. Illustrated talk in English by Dr Diana Bretherick, writer, former criminal barrister and criminologist.
She is the author of two historical thrillers set in nineteenth century Turin featuring one of the city’s most famous inhabitants, the world’s first criminologist Cesare Lombroso. She lives in Market Harborough with her husband, two eccentric cats and a certifiable cockapoo.
In a follow up to her earlier talk, she explores further the darker side of the city of
Turin that she encountered whilst researching her novels including hauntings, black magic, murder and mayhem in both fact and fiction.
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 (Tea and coffee available).
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More exciting events for 2026 to be announced soon.
​​​​Discover the Dante Alighieri Society in Loughborough
Founded in Rome in 1889, the Società Dante Alighieri is a global non-profit dedicated to promoting Italian language and culture. The organization quickly gained traction, especially within Italian communities worldwide.
For 41 years, the Loughborough branch of the Dante Alighieri Society has been a local hub for all things Italian. Our mission is to foster a love for Italian culture and language, welcoming anyone interested, regardless of their background or ability to speak Italian.
We believe that Italian culture is for everyone. Our events reflect both the historical richness and modern vibrancy of Italy, from high art to daily life. This website is your gateway to exploring Italy's art, culture, cuisine, and language.
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