Welcome to our new website and we hope that you will enjoy reading about our activities.
Friends of Italian at Kent, welcomes anyone with a love of Italian culture, arts and language. Join their programme of talks, events and meetings for conversations in Italian.
To join the mailing list, attend a talk and/or subscribe to Friends of Italian at Kent click here
The Italian Society 'Friends of Italian at Kent' was set up in 1994 by members of the Italian degree course at the University of Kent, in order to pursue their passion for all aspects of Italian culture, language, history and all arts.
Six speakers were invited per year to talk to the members, plus other activities, which appealed to the wider public in Canterbury and beyond.
After the first Chairman Sarah Wheeler, and her Treasurers stepped down in (2024), their places are now taken up by Patricia Erskine-Hill and Valerie Ainscough. The same format of speakers and events, as well as Italian conversation sessions, continues.
Talks and Events
2025 - 2026
11th June 2026
18.30
SUMMER GARDEN PARTY
8 Cherry Avenue, Canterbury CT2 8EN
Sadly the Friends of Italian at Kent has run its course and there will be no further events. We wish to thank all the many members over the years who have supported us, and the speakers and administrators who have organised enjoyable and informative programmes.
Arrivederci e tanti auguri.