It’s with sadness I recently learned of the passing of well known woman, Velma Andreini (nee Valerio). Of course, she will be remembered by most folks in Blantyre for her association with The Cafe de Royale (wee Mickeys Cafe) where so many local people enjoyed delicious ice cream and fizzy ginger. Early Life Velma and […]

Some readers were discussing the Valerio family the other day when I had photos up of the nearby shops. Here’s a great photo of Velma, out the back of the Stonefield Road tenement. I don’t have a date for this photo. With thanks to Carmen Wood.