Author: Angela
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Dine & Dance under the Stars!
Saturday 5th September 2026 The next Dine & Dance evening will take place on the terrace at the Restaurante Club de Tenis Jávea, so come and enjoy a night out chatting with friends and dancing under the stars, with music played by our favourite DJ, James Hurst! Programme 18.45 hrs: Arrival – drinks may be…
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Lots of fun at the Summer Dine & Dance in the Parador de Jávea!
It was a lovely summer’s evening which began with everyone chatting to old friends and making new ones. Members then sat down for dinner, which started with various plates of tapas to share, and whilst waiting for the main course, there were lots of dancers on the floor! Our DJ, James Hurst, then played background…
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Tales of Zanzibar – the Spice Islands
Our last Travellers Tales presentation before the summer break was given by Hugh Epsom, who described a wonderful trip that he and Gillian had enjoyed in September 2024 to Zanzibar. We discovered what a beautiful and interesting island it is, as Hugh took us on a journey through its history, the slave trade, spices, cuisine…
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SC&C day trip: ‘Festes del Porrat de Polop 2026’
Saturday 15th August The Porrat de Polop is a typical Valencian village fair and the origins of these festivities date back more than 200 years, when a market or “porrat” was held around the San Roque hermitage, where residents bought supplies for their gardens and homes. Over the years, the market evolved into what are…
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Diary date – Tour of Extremadura, April 2027
12th – 20th April 2027 (8 nights, dates to be confirmed). A new Spanish Culture & Cuisine trip is being planned to Extremadura, a western Spanish region bordering Portugal. If you have not been to this area before, make a note of the proposed date in your diary! Extremadura is an area of mountains, forests,…
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Exploring the Montgó: Flora, Fauna, and the World of Bees
Last week the members who had booked for the SC&C Miel Montgo Walk gathered together at the Santuario de Nuestra Senora de los Angeles, which is on the road to the lighthouse, for an educational and scenic walk through the beautiful landscape of the Montgó Natural Park. Organized by Miel Montgó, the event offered an…