Friday, 20 September 2019

Your Friday movie: The Secret Scripture

Your Friday Movie
The Secret Scripture

The Secret Scripture

You can view the film with subtitles the following way:
1.     Download film
2. If you do not already have it, 
download from the internet the free version of
VLC media player at VLC download.
3.     Once installed, you will be able to view subsequent films.

Thursday, 19 September 2019

Year XV - September 2019 - Issue 259
NEWS    EVENTS    ART+CULTURE    FOOD+WINE    LIFESTYLE    TRAVEL
EVENTS
Our top picks for the week
Ever hear of dog plogging? Or wonder about who founded LinkedIn? Now's your chance to find out! The most important arts events of the year take place this week, free up your calendars and check out the packed programme.
The Botany of Leonardo exhibition
As the Year of Leonardo draws to a close, Florence celebrates the Tuscan genius with a spectacular exhibition bridging art, nature and science in the dormitory and great cloister of the Santa Maria Novella complex, where Leonardo sketched preparatory cartoons for The Battle of Anghiari in the early 16th century.
Pratolino Free Tours
Free themed tours throughout September invite visitors to discover the history, art and nature of the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Pratolino Medici Park. The morning tour on September 29 titled “Once Upon a Time, there was an Enchanted ‘Garden of Wonders’, created by Francesco I de’Medici” will be held in English.
SPORTS
Florence Tennis Club
Tennis balls are flying and serves are whizzing for the Florence Tennis Cup - Tuscan Airports Trophy taking place at the Florence Tennis Club this September 21 – 29. Our columnist Deirdre Pirro explores the remarkable past of the Florence Tennis Club’s classic, red brick clubhouse and manicured courts.
ENVIRONMENT SPECIAL
Sustainable sustenance
Climate change is rising to an irreparable level, the oceans are flooded with hazardous plastics and chemical pollutants are used to produce more agricultural products for the growing population. But all is not lost. Karl Whittaker explains.
Going greener
It is a proven fact that city dwellers who frequent parks, gardens and green spaces are happier and enjoy greater life satisfaction. We’ve found the spaces in the city that give you some green relief.
Read more
WINE AND TRAVEL
Harvest and More
September is a sublime month to visit Castello di Potentino. Be tempted by the stunning setting and take part in a six-day residential course from September 15-22 involving hands-on grape picking and fruit pressing.
A new look for a centuries-old wine estate
The sought-after wedding venue Villa Medicea di Lilliano have recently opened urban luxury apartments Peruzzi Residences in Florence’s Santa Croce quarter. Now, the Malenchini family have rebranded their wines.

Free online English courses

Free online English courses

Tuesday, 17 September 2019

Monday, 16 September 2019

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