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NEXT EVENT on Saturday  May 31st

Meet at 5.30 pm in Melpignano for guided tour of the town (Baroque/ Renaissance churches, palazzi...)

Culture and folklore followed by dinner in Melpignano, part of the Grecia salentina and home to the Notte della Taranta.

1. Presentation of the history of the tambourine from Greek times, through to the Pizzica tamburello, not forgetting the traditional Irish bodhran.

2. Dinner at the Tamburi Museum.

(for more information see Programme 2025)

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If you want further information/want to become a member of the Circolo Berkeley, please, send us an email: claudiamazzei1@gmail.com.

You can also come along to any meeting. The first meeting is free, and you can ask about membership at the meeting.

Places are limited. Please book your place using the link provided in the programme.

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The University Mediateca is just off Via di Valesio. Look for the Palladian-style building (next door to the Papirological museum) beyond the fountain: 9558+FG Lecce.

Our blog, The Next to Last Word of Peter Byrne, can be explored through 'The Berkeley Blog' label in the menu above. The latest posts are here below.

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