Editor's welcome

Welcome to Backhill Online - a social networking website which aims to connect with the Anglo-Italian community of all generations.

Whilst the web is wonderful in helping people communicate with each other it can’t, sadly, replicate the hospitality of a nice coffee or a  little bit of salami washed down with a glass of wine and a bit of face to face banter and gossip!

But it does get over problems of geographical distances and traffic so a warm welcome from the BackHill Online team to our new community website with sincere thanks to those who have contributed to launching this project off the ground.

We hope to:

• raise awareness of the various social activities available to all age groups;
• encourage social and business interaction of Anglo-Italians;
• remember and respect our heritage, history and traditions;
• connect young Anglo-Italians with people of similar backgrounds and interests;
• provide an interactive medium for people of all ages to contribute to the content of this site;
• supply links to related community websites.

This is a site for Anglo-Italians of all ages.  Enjoy exploring it and help it develop into the talking and meeting place for people proud of their heritage.

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Teresa Arrigo
Posts: 4

So lovely to see Backhill again
Reply #4 on : Fri August 19, 2011, 00:36:03

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There are so many things one can contribute, eg Paolo Arrigo at Hampton Court had a really great stand showing a map of Italy with plants situated in their correct location of provenance. This added to the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Italy. Unfortunately it did not win a medal but was commended for its educational aspect and was part of the children's trail.

Also it would be nice to see picture of the Sagra on the 17th July. I bought Olive Bersagni's book and think it is great.

karen elliott
Posts: 4

meeting people
Reply #3 on : Wed May 11, 2011, 10:27:21

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i am half italian, and live in surrey.I would love to find out if there was any social events that i may be able to attend.
I am 50 divorced and haven't been well for sometime, i wish to meet like minded people.

CAG
Posts: 4

QUESTIONS
Reply #2 on : Sat September 04, 2010, 18:37:09

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Just 2 questions following on from my comments.
1. When did you go on line/live?
2. Is there anywhere to read the comments posted?
Thank you.

CAG
Posts: 4

MOVING
Reply #1 on : Sat September 04, 2010, 18:33:01

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I USED TO WORK FOR BACKHILL MAGAZINE IN THE DAYS WHEN IT USED TO APPEAR IN PAPER FORM, WHEN THE PAGES WERE PREPARED ON WAX STENCILS, WHEN COLLATING MEANT WALKING AND WALKING AROUND A TABLE AND STAPLING WAS BY HAND ON AN INFERNAL ELECTRIC STAPLER, AND WHEN...... SO MANY MEMORIES. I HAVE TO SAY THAT TO DISCOVER THIS IT IS NOW PUBLISHED ON LINE, AND BETTER STILL TO FIND THAT ALL THE OLD EDITIONS WHICH I HAVE RECENTLY LOST ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON LINE, HAS REVIVED A LOT OF MEMORIES. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL ARTICLES OF MINE AND ONE VERY EMBARASSING PHOTO OF ME. TO WHOEVER IT WAS THAT HAD THE IDEA OF DOING THIS, THANK YOU. I SHALL BE A FREQUENT VISITOR. FINALLY I HAVE TO SAY THAT I AM TRULY TOUCHED AND DEPPLY MOVED BY HAVING DISCOVERED THIS SITE. THANK YOU AGAIN AND I LOOK FORWARD TO VISITING YOU AS OFTEN AS I CAN.