Author: Keith Smith

Robert The Bruce, presented by Duncan Petrie Tuesday October 13th 2026, 11am at Casa Cultura Javea Old Town. All History Group Talks are open to all and entry is completely free. Duncan is a regular presenter at Javea U3A Family History Group. Now he turns his skills to a famous person from his homeland of…

Football against the Nazis: The Death Match of Kyiv 1942, presented by Keith Smith In this presentation, Group Leader Keith showed how the “story” of 11 young Soviet  footballers being shot by the Germans immediately after the match, still wearing their football shirts, became a powerful myth. It provided the Soviet government with an ideal…

Football against the Nazis: The Death Match of Kyiv 1942, Keith Smith Casa Cultura, Javea Old Town, 11.00am start We know there’s been a lot of football this summer but do not fear, this isn’t really a talk about football at all.  Instead, we will  explore how sport can carry meanings far beyond the final…

We have some limited places open to all Javea U3A members If you would like to join our one day trip to Valencia including: transport from Javea to Valencia and return, a walking tour with a very experienced guide, 3 course menu del dia with wine then please mail Group Leader Keith Smith on history@u3ajavea.com…

The advertised talk “Football against the Nazis: The Death Match of Kyiv 1942” has been moved to Tuesday 29th September, Casa Cultura at 11am. This is because on the original date Casa Cultura will be closed as it is a fiesta day. So all U3A members are welcome on 29th September for what promises to…

Let me share with you the exciting plans History Group has lined up for this Autumn. We host a History talk every month on the second Tuesday, held in the nice modern setting of Casa Cultura in the Old Town. It’s a great spot, and best of all, entry is absolutely free. The talks kick…