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2008 March Ronnie Convery has just been named as secretary of CoCAIS (Comitato Coordinamento Associazioni Italiane in Scozia), a role inherited from Giuseppe Riato. He can be emailed direct on Ronnie.Convery@rcag.org.uk. Look out for the return of the traditional
Scampagnata, the annual sports day for Italians in Scotland. The date
for the joint event is Sunday June 22, and the venue is Cochrane Park,
Alva,Clackmannanshire. There will be the usual sports events
(football and bocce) as well as children's entertainers, Italian music
and stalls.
Dario Poli, resident of Marbella has penned a song about the area in response to a disparaging CNN article, with widespread appeal across all of Spain and beyond, receiving media coverage such as radio play and television appearances. 2007 Tickets now on sale for the Scotland Italy game, available on the FIGC website (Italian language) Italian section, 40 euros + postage. FIGC website October 31st Check out Roberto Cassani - curiously labelled Scottish Italian Comedy Act, download 'South Street', reminds me of my uncle, he he. Congratualtions Dario !!! Well done Dario Franchitti on winning the 2007 Indy Car title, his first ever and what a way to do it, on the last few laps!!!!!!! He drives some of the fastest cars on the planet (and recently bagged the fabled Indy 500), has a collection of Ferrari's, flies helicopters for fun and is married to a Hollywood actress, not bad for a lad from Bathgate......BBC website September 9th Nicola Benedetti in the news condemning reality TV show. Benedetti said: “If you’re a celebrity because you have lived on a TV show for two weeks, there is nothing to celebrate about that. I find it pretty gross. It’s disturbing that it is worshipped. People nowadays expect things very quickly. They think the output should always be far greater than the input. There is a lack of understanding of the pleasure and satisfaction of learning, discipline and hard work.” The Scotsman September 3rd Barga's Fish and Chip festival in national press Daily Express July 28th FULL UPDATES - Coming soon 2006 Pesto Shortage affects Scots-Italians diet (don't know where they got that from - personally I never use the stuff) The Herald August 21st Scottish Week comes to a close in Barga BBC Friday 18th August Traffic Cone on Mordini statue in Barga a la Glasgow www.barganews.com August Paolo plays emotional sell out gig to full Opera house in Barga and to dozens of fans outside who couldn't get in despite the threat of storms and being held up in the airport chaos. Daily Record August 15th Nicola Benedetti becomes face of the Milk Campaign The Herald August 11th Watch Paolo Nutini on Top of the Pops Paolo Nutini to promote Glasgow with Style Campaign in Barga this summer Evening Times Italy's little slice of Scotland. BBC News July 2006 A recent Sunday Mail article mentions singer Dante Gizzi performing on French soil the day of the final. Sons are world champions - two of Dumbarton players Chris Gentile and Chris Boyle qualify to play for the new world champions. Azzurri champions - Greenock Italian Club goes wild. Medal of Honour for two Scots-Italians. BBC News July 2006 The Italian Job Ale Nardini, Largs and Millport, July 2006 Battle of the blues as Italy meet France in the World Cup Final 2006. Scotland on Sunday July 2006 Scots-Italians to follow World Cup dream. BBC News Forza Italia - Italy for the World Cup ? Not an easy task, but you just never know Ale Nardini, Largs and Millport, June 2006 Paolo Nutini Top of the Pops interview Paolo Nutini Popworld interview Paolo Nutini The Sun Interview New Noise review of Paolo Nutini gig Antonio Vezza the Glasgow-based entrepreneur seeks to expand his natural spring water, sourced in the hills of Rome. Scotland on Sunday 28th May 2006 Galloway man Antony Berretti drives from Calais to Bari for free on vegetable oil collected from restaurants en route Macharsoft May 2006 Scots-Italian journalist Ron MacKenna is standing in Rome elections The Herald, Wed 28th March 2006
2005 Caffe Palazzo (Ardrossan), Royal Cafe (Ayr) and the Dalry Inn are all mentioned in this Daily Record article. The Daily Record, 13th December 2005. That's entertainment as Scotsitalians make their mark on British Culture The Scotsman, Mon 5th December 2005. Triumph of the Tallies Interview with Joe Pieri on his forthcoming book, The Scots-Italians, The Scotsman, 26th October 2005.
Marcus
Di Rollo, Scotland regular
BAFTA success for Daniela - Last nights' Bafta Scotland Awards at the Radisson SAS Hotel in Glasgow had a double Italian connection, firstly with the nomination of Daniela Nardini as Best Actress for her role in Festival (though it was her dress that seemed to capture the headlines), and secondly for Eorpa: Arandora Star which won the award for Gaelic language. BAFTA website 4th November 2005 Scottish corner of Chiantishire The Independent, 19th October 2005.
Following an announcement by Pope Benedict XVI, Philip
Tartaglia was named the new Bishop of Paisley. Philip was
formerly Rector of the Pontifical Scots College, Rome. Read an account of the pre match analysis of the recent Scotland vs Italy game from a scots-italian perspective August 31st 2005 Scots-Italian band Screechaser enter Dutch Folk Music Competition (vote for them by hitting the Stem button) August 30th 2005 Andrew Lemoncello wins 3,000m steeplechase July11th 2005, Scotsman Colonsay Memorial - A poignant memorial was recently unveiled on the Isle of Colonsay to those who to the perished on the Arandora Star, in memory of Giuseppe Delgrosso one who died that fateful night on July 2nd 1940. Isle of Colonsay website, 9th July 2005 Word has reached me from Prof./Cav. DiNovo from the American Italian Heritage Association of a speech by Mr. Monro to the group on the "Italian-Scottish Connection." On Thursday, July 31st we will hold Our Monthly Business Meeting, followed by a presentation by William Munro, and he will speak on "The Scotch & Italian Connection, Past and Present." The Scots are planning a Scottish Cultural Center, outside of Albany in the town of New Scotland. A Social will follow the presentation. This event will take place at the IACC, Albany and is air conditioned. exert American Italian Heritage Association. American Italian Heritage Association Website, 9th July 2005 Barga, Chianti, Culture and Chips Glasgow West End Website, see also article on artist Maggie Ramage based in Barga, 2005 End of an era as Pierottis leave after serving Paisley for over a century IC Renfrewshire, 2005. Congratulations to Martin Rossi who wins Daily Record/BBC Scotland Young Commentator of the Year Award. Martin will commentate live on the Cup Final between Celtic and Dunfermline. Martin is an Inter Milan fan and regularly listens to Serie A matches on the internet. Daily Record Website, 21st May 2004 Sad loss of the Very Reverend Romeo Canon Coia A popular member of the Italian Club at Park Circus, hard working ever effervescent Canon Coia entered the priesthood late in life following the death of his wife. Canon Coia was 92 when he died and much loved by family and parishioners alike. Scotsman, 14th May 2005. Nicola wins BBC
Young Musician of the Year.
Home from Home The charming Tuscan hill town of Barga has proud and enduring connections with Scotland – the perfect place to wash down your fish and chips with a fine Chianti, Sunday Herald, 24th April 2005. Eduardo Paolozzi one of the founders of British Pop Art, dies age 81, 23rd April 2005.
Much loved by the general public, but one who divides the critics, this design has been reproduced countless times on posters and cards and today was sold to mystery phone bidder. BBC Website19th April 2004 Italian Film Festival
The
12TH Annual ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL UK
begins Scotlands' oldest worker - Maria Lazzeri works in local deli - Centenarian tells hers story in the Sunday Mail. Sunday Mail Website, 4th April 2004 Jack Vettriano appears on Desert Island Discs - See the popular artists' choices as he is interviewed by Sue Lawley on the iconic BBC Radio 4 program. BBC 28th March 2004 Scots-Italians feature in the Sunday Herald's article - 100 Things To Do In Scotland Before You Die.
BBC Feature Nicola Benedetti in Artworks Scotland - Also featured in many of the Sunday papers including the Mail on Sunday this program charts the success of the young violinist and how she stands on the verge of signing a multi million pound recording deal. Nicola won the Prodigy of the Year competition in 2003, has played at Glastonbury and dueted with the late Yehudi Menuhin. Here's to your continued success !!! BBC Website, 8th March 2004 Tireless Nicola Benedetti Signs Record Deal Scotsman, 27th March 2005 2004 Edinburgh Provost visits Barga to open "Amicizia Bargo-Scozzese Exhibition" Barganews, December 5th 2004 Glasgow man donates church bell to Mologno Barganews, December 2nd 2004 Archbishop Mario Conti addresses Strathclyde University Fostering Resiliant Communities, November 18th 2004 Now it tallies - I'm Scottish and Italian Sunday Times article by Sergio Casci, November 7th 2004. From Italy to La Dolce Vita in Scotland Herald Article, Calum Macdonald, November 3rd 2004. Italian role in Scotland honoured BBC article on the recent Scots-Italian gathering held in Glasgow, November 3rd 2004. City celebrates contribution of Glasgow's Italian Community Glasgow City Council website, November 2nd 2004. Mary Contini Interview Director of Valvona & Crolla talks to Scotland is the Place, November 2004. Why Holyrood opening won't hit the high notes Nicola Benedetti involved in the opening of the Scottish Parliament, The Scotsman.
The Kilt is his Delight Article about the Scots-Italian Tartan in the Falkirk Herald. 23rd September 2004. Valvona and Crolla the Edinburgh Deli is 70 years young, The Scotsman, 3rd September 2004. BBC makes programme on Ciro Campanella, pioneering Italian Heart Surgeon who has lived and worked in Scotland for many years.BBC Gift of Life, September 2003 BBC Sport Scotland: Simon Danielli gets long awaited call up for the Scotland Rugby Squad... - The Bath winger (and former Oxford Blue) has been called up for this Saturday's clash with none other than Italy at Murrayfield. Having previously represented England at youth level, Danielli has opted to represent Scotland in the senior game. Danielli trained with Scotland at their summer camp in Poland this July. Scotland coach Ian McGeechan recently said of Danielli "He impressed me last year when I watched him. He is a big lad, has natural pace and scores tries. They are pretty good attributes for someone you want to see brought on to the international stage." You'd Batter Believe It Independent article on Barga's Pesce e Patate Festival, August 2004. The
Guardian: McGregor shines in Trocchi's Young Adam. -
Shellsuit Bob's family arrive in River City, much to his disdain... The Daily Record reports on a new family destined for Shieldinch, the fictional Glasgow suburb on Scottish soap, River City. The Adams family is existing character Shellsuit Bob's kin. His sister Kelly-Marie is played by actress Carmen Pieraccini. Daily Record, June 27th 2003 Daily Record exclusive: Cumbernauld sign Gentile - No, not the Italian World Cup star from the winning 1982 team, but his younger Scottish cousin, Chris Gentile, who signs for junior outfit Cumbernauld United. The 21 year old plays more in the middle of the park and has had previous spells with Dundee United and Dumbarton. Daily Record, June 26th 2003
Nardini article featured in Sunday Herald. - Sunday Herald reporter Vikky Allan recounts the last few tumultuous years for the Largs family and asks where it all went wrong, if at all....Sunday Herald, June 15th 2003 Centrotre, Edinburgh Independent Review on this new Contini family restaurant, 6th June 2004.
Oscar Marzaroli featured in the Boston Globe, Art Review. When the fascists sang in Edinburgh Sunday Herald Article. May 30th 2004
Personality Book review in the Guardian. A tragic tale by Andrew O'Hagan of 13 year old singer Maria Tambini and the urge for fame. Loosely based on the life of Lena Zavaroni. April 2004. Mary Contini Interview Food Writer interviewed on BBC Radio 4. April 27th 2004. You can listen to this interview. The Distance Between Us Book review in the Guardian. A tale by Maggie O'Farrell, of Stella, a Scots-Italian who has fled London to confront the childhood secret which has marked her life. March 2004. The Dynasty and the Deli Valvona & Crolla and the family firms 70 year history is discussed in The Scotsman, 20th March 2004. The Scots-Italian Connection a review of the forthcoming Scotland-Italy rugby match, The Scotsman, 6th March 2004. Danielli adds colour as he brushes over Italian roots The Scotsman, 6th March 2004. Successo in Gran Bretagna per American Cousins Italian language article on Casci and his movie American Cousins, 2nd March 2004. Leonella Longmore Interviewed on Moray Firth People featuring her experiences as a Scots-Italian (click on the top right Land of Churches @ Leonella Longmore) Sergio Casci Nominated Two of the Scots-Italian writer's films have been nominated in this year's Bowmore Screen Awards, American Cousins and Man Dancin'. Follow the link and vote!! March 2004. Sergio Makes it a Family Affair BBC article on Casci's American Cousins, January 19th 2004. This article offers a link to the www.scotsitalian.com. 2003 Feature on Luca's of Musselburgh The famous ice cream shop is featured in the Eating Out section of the Scotsman Magazine, 29th November 2003. Roberto The Bruce American Cousins written by Sergio Casci as featured in The Guardian, Friday, 21st November 2003. Flights of Fashion Daily Record Article on new Ryanair Route, Prestwick to Milan (Bergamo) 30th October 2003. Still Fighting Art's Corner, The Richard Demarco Interview The Scotland on Sunday, Dani Garavelli, Sunday, 26th October 2003. Rocco Forte Hotels in £85m deal The Scotsman, Friday, October 10th, 2003 Società Italiana Organised by Glasgow University -Program includes Group Meetings, Film nights, Quizzes and Trips. Vettriano makes Scotland's 100 biggest earners Scotsman, Wednesday, September 17th, 2003 Highland Park CAPELLA Special Edition Malt Whisky commemorates Orkney Chapel Knowing your Latte from your Mochacino Monday, The Herald September 15th, 2003. Waitrose Article on Valvona and Crolla Monday, September 1st, 2003. Friends of Scotland: The Italian Connection Monday, September 1st, 2003. Chips with Everything Jenny Colgan, The Guardian, August 20th, 2003 Author to turn tables on battered cuisine Irvine Welsh discusses Scottish Fayre, The Guardian, August 19th, 2003 Wild Soul of the Festival Alan Taylor interviews Richard Demarco, Sunday Herald, August 3rd, 2003 Arise Sir Mario! Mario Pagliari of Rosemarkie awarded a Papal Knighthood, Ross-Shire Journal, July 7th 2003 Architect unveils £3,m to make city sparkle Ricardo Marini hopes to light up Glasgow, The Scotsman, July 3rd 2003 Rise and Fall of the House of Nardini Vicky Allen, Sunday Herald, June 15th 2003 Archbishop Conti discusses his new book Oh Help! The Making of an Archbishop as featured in the Sunday Mail Magazine. In this exclusive interview with Donna White, Archbishop Mario Conti sheds some light on sectarianism, segregated schools and the Glasgow patter !! Sunday Mail, April 20th 2003 Nicola Benedetti - Plays the Violin like an Angel... featured in The Herald. The Herald Magazine features Nicola on the cover and details her so far short but illustrious career in classical music. Having Yehudi Menuhin as her mentor, Nicola has been playing the violin in prestigious venues such as the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow and the Royal Festival Hall and Albert Hall in London for some time, and all this by the age of 15!! Her father Gio is the well known entrepreneur and successful businessman. The Herald, April 12th 2003 Marianne Gray in Concerto Scots-Italian singer appears in San Martino, March 21st 2003, (ITALIAN article) Patriarchal
Structures and Ethnicity in the Italian Community in Britain Review of Prego Edinburgh Scotsman article on promoting original Italian food and reviewing this Edinburgh restaurant. 8th March 2003 What did you do to Scots-Italians during the War daddy? Anne di Mambro discusses her play 'Tally's Blood', Scotland on Sunday, February 23rd 2003. Daniela's still dying for it Guardian interview, 16th February 2003. Save Our Girl. Daily Record Appeal for little Teigan. The Scottish tabloid has asked for Scots-Italians to come forward as possible bone marrow matches. The paper asks principally for men of Italian or Jamaican extraction to come forward and participate in a test that could determine if their bone marrow could save the life of three year old Teigan, suffering from a condition termed aplastic anaemia. Please call the newsdesk on 0141 309 3251. All calls are taken in the strictest confidence. Daily Record, February 13th 2003 Going Out, Staying In Ann Marie di Mambro's Tally's Blood featured. February 2003. The search for Scotland's Best Chippie is featured tonight on BBC
Scotland.The program interviews some Scots-Italians such as Aldo Nardini and Dante
Casci who offer their views on Fish and Chips and Italians role in the industry.
The 'Fry-Spy' ruled that Harry
Ramsden's of Inverness was indeed Scotland's Best Chippie. BBC
Scotland, January 14th 2003 2002 An Italian Christmas Mary Contini, The Herald, 22nd December 2002 Natalie de Felice, an Edinburgh fashion designer of Italian descent died November 13th. Very popular and dynamic, she ran the successful Parters dress salon in the grassmarket area. Her collections were often featured in fashion shows and charity auctions. The Scotsman comments that 'She was an effervescent person with a down-to-earth approach to life which endeared her to everyone. ' She is survived by her daughter Gabriella and grandson William. The Scotsman, November 13th 2002 Michael Demarco, well known and respected Edinburgh born hotelier, died 6th November aged 70. His vast and varied career took him to some of the most exclusive hotels and residences in Britain, including Gleneagles, Turnberry and the Royal Garden Hotel in London and later opened a restaurant in Chelsea.. A keen golfer he was latterly a member of Wentworth. The Scotsman comments that 'His flamboyance was never exaggerated and his concern for his guests remained paramount'. He is survived by his wife Marjorie, their two sons, and brothers, Richard and Louis. The Scotsman, November 6th 2002
Mike Maran's Captain Corelli a runaway success at the Fringe - Mike Maran, who is featured in our Famous Scots-Italians section directs de Bernieres now legendary war time romance set in the backdrop of the idyllic Mediterranean island of Cephalonia. The stage for this particular rendition is the equally inspiring location of Valvona & Crolla's on Elm Row. Mike Maran Productions also present Did you used to be R.D. Laing?, and Private Angelo this year. The Herald, August 15th 2002 Nina Conti wins BBC New Comedy Award.
New £10m BBC soap to feature traditional Italian Cafe. The BBC's latest soap, River City, set in Glasgow and due to hit our screens soon features an authentic Italian Cafe which for years has been a mainstay for many Scottish towns. These particular residents of Montego street can enjoy a knickerbocker glory at the Oyster Cafe (which itself is a working set). One of the show's 18 writers is Ann Marie DiMambro, who honed her craft on High Road. ICSCOTLAND Website, August 7th 2002 Letters of Love from the Kitchen Mary Contini on her Book, Edinburgh Evening News, May 1st 2002 Peter Izzi, boxing coach and physical education teacher; born 1920, died April 21, 2002. The Herald reports that Peter Izzi, a renowned boxer in his day was best remembered as an inspirational and progressive coach. He enjoyed success as part of of Britain's Olympic coaching team at Montreal and in 1978 two of his Scottish boxers won medals at the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada.He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rina, son, Michael, and two grandchildren.The Herald, April 26th 2002
Eamonn is the real Godfather Carla Romano talks about her role alongside Eamonn Holmes on GMTV, Daily Record 16th March 2002
"I want to say that the church no longer stands at a critical distance from the society which it addresses," he said. Acknowledging Mario Conti's roots, the following quote appeared in today's Herald newspaper: "Almost lost, amid the invited dignitaries, were family members and close friends, including Agostino Caproni, a cousin of the new archbishop from the family home in Barga, Tuscany, as well as Monsignor Piero Gianini, the local parish priest." Agostino Caproni is cousin to the new Archbishop and a well known personality in Barga where he owns the local grocers emporium. When I asked Agostino of his lasting memory he had of the new Archbishop he recalled a fond memory from his childhood. When asked as a youngster what he'd like to be when he grew up, Agostino remembers Mario Conti replying "Why, to be Pope of course !". Wikipedia, February 22nd 2002
New Archbishop of Glasgow named. The Most Reverend Mario Conti, 67, the current Bishop of Aberdeen has been named to replace the late Cardinal Winning as Archbishop of Glasgow. The decision was announced simultaneously in Glasgow and Rome, with the Catholic Church in Scotland aware of the appointment only 45 minutes before the news was made public. Bishop Conti described Cardinal Winning as a 'hard act to follow', and maintains that faith is the most important issue in the church today. Bishop Conti will be installed as Archbishop at a mass at St. Andrew's Cathedral on February 22nd . BBC Website, January 15th 2002
2001 A Roman-Celtic Heritage Richard Demarco December 2001 Dario Franchitti and actress Ashley Judd to tie the knot in 'Maddona' Style Highland wedding. A plethora of Hollywood stars including Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are expected to jet into Skibo Castle this Monday for what is reputed to be the £1.3 million wedding of Indy car driver Dario Franchitti to US actress Ashley Judd. With Sandra Bullock as chief bridesmaid and the prospect of Robert De Niro making an appearance it's a star spotters dream (if a security chief's nightmare). Daily Record, December 6th 2001 Elish Angiolini - Scotland's first lady Solicitor General. A solicitor by trade Mrs. Angiolini had previously been the procurator fiscal based in Aberdeen for both Grampian and the Highlands and Islands. Her role will include dealing with the fiscal service, complaints about the police and the operational side of the Crown Office. BBC Website 28th November 2001 Scots-Italian missing after Rome blast - A suspected gas explosion in the Italian capital has left four confirmed dead and over twenty injured, among the dead are three fire-fighters and a civilian. A Glasgow born 21 year old woman of dual nationality has also been reported missing. The explosion was reported to be so fierce that parked cars were tossed in the air. Sky News, November 28th 2001 Third generation of Italo-Scots Mario Conti Harry who? Peter Capaldi's Strictly Sinatra opens throughout Scotland to rave reviews. Strictly Sinatra Website, November 9th 2001 Profile
of Armando Iannucci, the godfather of comedy. Not a name that springs to immediately to mind when talking about comedy but Armando Iannucci has been involved in writing and directing shows such as The Mary Whitehouse Experience, The Day Today (which gave us Alan Partridge) and The Friday Night Armistice. His parents left Naples in 1954 to begin a new life in Glasgow where Armando was born ten years later. Armando has also worked for Radio Scotland and his new series The Armando Iannucci Shows premiers on Channel 4 this Thursday. Daily Record, August 28th 2001 Call for a Scots-Italian Festival. Jack McLean in The Herald newspaper asks the question why the large Scots-Italian contingent don't have their own annual Festival. (See our Survey on the Home page). The Herald, August 4th 2001 Pagliari wins BAMS Student Medal First Prize August 2001 I Want My Girl To Be A Footie Star ! One of the world's most successful female football players, Rose Reilly began her career in Scotland but ended it on a high in Italy, collecting a Golden Boot award, 8 Serie A titles, 4 Italian Cups and made 13 appearances for the Italian national side. In this article she reveals her hopes that one day her daughter will follow in her footsteps. Rose captained Italy to a World Cup Final in 1991 where they narrowly lost to the USA in front of a capacity 90,000 crowd in China. Her shirt hangs in the new National Football Museum at Hampden Park. Daily Record, July 24th 2001 The Gordon Ramsey Of Oz. Prestonpans own Raymond Capaldi has achieved notoriety in his new adopted Australia as one of the country's leading chefs. Capaldi started out in the humble surroundings of his parents chip shop before moving onto Gleneagles and the British Embassy in Moscow. Similar to his Scottish counterpart, Capaldi is known for his fiery temperament, dislike for the critics but like Gordon Ramsey has obvious bundles of talent. The opening of his new multi million dollar Fenix restaurant attracted film stars and celebrities alike ensuring its reputation as one of Melbournes hippest hang outs. ICScotland Website, July 19th 2001 Daniela Joins Oxfam in Fight Against Guns Philip Contini of Valvona and Crolla in Edinburgh is featured on this BBC website, which highlights events through the Festival Fringe. This is his interpretation of traditional Neapolitan songs.BBC Website, June 26th 2001 Sunday Mail - Sports Feature. Young Kilmarnock star Paul di Giacomo was featured in today's Sunday Mail. He talked about his experiences partnering Ally McCoist last season and his hopes for a successful season ahead spearheading Killie's attack. Sunday Mail, June 10th 2001 Scots-Italians Sergio Casci and Anne Marie Di Mambro collaborate on new piece Flesh and Blood, writing about the experiences of a Scots-Italian family living in Glasgow. Film Netribution Network, June 7th 2001 Bring a flavour of Italy to your kitchen Living and Lifestyle Article in The Scotsman June 2001 Chips 'n Ice Cream with everything June 7th 2001 Channel 4 -Documentary: Artery: The story of Enrico Cocozza, Scots-Italian Filmmaker.
Much of Cocozza's work centred around Wishaw and involved local characters and landscapes in surreal situations. Graduating from Glasgow University in Italian and German, Cocozza spent most of the War years working for the British Government translating for POW's. His short film titles include Petrol (1957), Assunta (1957) and the award-winning The Living Ghost (1959). Amongst his works was also the well regarded documentary Glasgow's Dockyard (1959). Having contracted diabetes he found his ability to develop films began to suffer, and as a direct result of this, Cocozza reverted to teaching at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. Enrico Cocozza 1921-1997 Channel 4, May 27th 2001 2000 Italians get a Tartan of their own Scots-Italian Tartan?, The Scotsman. November 2000 The Italian Connection BBC Website, 18th September 2000. Misc. Scots-Italian Duo, My Violent Ego Official Website of the Indie group Scots-Italian Band, The Hormonouts Official Website of the Punk group The Italian Community Talent Scotland overview The Italians One Scotland overview I Scream A BBC overview of Italians living in Manchester's Little Italy, Ancoats. Mary e le altre Italian Language Radio Drama recounting the experience of Scots-Italian women who emigrated to Britain over a century ago. Biography Fr Isaias Gerard Capaldi SJ 1910 - 2002 The Crolla Family The Glasgow Story Second City of the Empire Migrants 1830's to 1914, The Glasgow Story Second City of the Empire Migrants 1914 to 1950's, The Glasgow Story Scalan Trail An overview of Italians in Scotland. Includes a very good account of how the first settlers coped. |
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Congratulations
to Nicola Benedetti from West Kilbride who last night won the title of Young
Musician of the Year. Nicola's rendition of Szymanowski's Violin Concerto No 1
at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh won over the judges. Nicola received her prize
from the Duchess of Kent. She is believed to practise up to 8 hours a day and
has been reported to have been offered numerous offers from record companies.
(Later in the year Nicola was to appear in the 
Lollipop,
the Italian all girl group sensation (conceived on the Popstars concept)
launches new single, 
The recent ''Scotland Calls: One Hundred Years of 20th-Century Scottish
Photography.'' exhibition opened at the
Good luck to Federico Martone of Glasgow as he enters the 
Nina
Conti impressed the judges at the BBC New Talent Comedy Awards 2002 with her
x-rated ventriloquism act, involving a sex-crazed monkey, so much so that she
walked away with the first prize and the chance to work with the BBC.
The final will be shown on BBC on September 7th and was hosted by Jimmy
Tarbuck. Nina is the daughter of actor Tom, famous for his roles in and Shirley
Valentine and Friends. BBC Website, August 13th 2002
Carla
Romano, the 
Mario Conti inaugurated as Archbishop of Glasgow
- The new Archbishop of Glasgow Mario Conti took charge of the Catholic Church
in Scotland in an official ceremony last night at St. Andrew's Cathedral
attended by dignitaries, colleague's and family. The bishop's throne, or cathedra, has lain empty since the passing of the
much revered Cardinal Winning. And like his predecessor, Mario Conti has not
been afraid to address issues of a controversial nature.
Described
as a pioneer and ahead of his time 'Rico' Cocozza won countless awards and
acclaim for his work in the 40's and 50's. Curiously his name slowly disappeared
and did not come to light again until the mid-80's. In fact, his works had been
re-discovered in a flat above his parents business, The Belhaven Cafe,
and were handed in to historians for fear they may be lost in a chip pan fire !!