A record number of Monte San Martino Trust supporters gathered for the annual luncheon in London, celebrating a successful year. The Trust’s profile has grown, attracting new supporters and strengthening ties between prisoners of war descendants and Italian families. The event featured guests, speeches, and a film interview, concluding with warm applause and a toast…

The annual MSMT/Fontanellato lunch at the Royal Overseas League in London celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Armistice with Italy. The event hosted 128 Trust supporters, including four PoW veterans. The lunch featured speeches, acknowledgements, and plans for future events, concluding with gratitude to the Italian people and recognition of the lunch organizers.

The annual Fontanellato luncheon in London gathered a record number of Monte San Martino Trust supporters. The event celebrated the bravery of the Italian people who sheltered former prisoners of war. Exciting plans for the 70th anniversary of the Armistice with Italy in 2013 were discussed, including various events and trails to honor the escape…

The Trust formally launched its £1m Appeal on behalf of its student bursaries at the highly enjoyable annual Fontanellato lunch on 9 November 2011. Keith Killby, MSMT founder, and Mrs Jo Skinner, widow of Stan Skinner, Sulmona PoW, at the 2011 lunch Eighty-four supporters met at the Royal Overseas League, London, to hear Sir Nicholas…

Eighty one supporters of the Trust, including original escapers, gathered for the annual Fontanellato/MSMT lunch with guest speaker Kevin McCloud. The Italian Ambassador was unable to attend. McCloud discussed his love for Italy and its cultural influences. Former PoW Michael Lacey shared his escape from Fontanellato, encountering wolves on his journey to freedom.

The annual Fontanellato/MSMT luncheon at the Royal Overseas Club in 2009 brought together various generations and nationalities to celebrate the work of the Trust. The event featured ex-PoWs, descendants of escapees, and guest speakers, highlighting the vital role of the Italian people in aiding allied forces during World War II.

The 2008 Fontanellato luncheon at the Royal Overseas Club featured Prof. Hugo de Burgh, son of Lt.Col. Hugo de Burgh, addressing the trustees and guests. Prof. de Burgh highlighted the legacy of courage and suffering from WWII, emphasizing the ongoing relevance in today’s world, urging the Trust to consider a further function in honor of…