Author: MargaretM
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The “Softies” strike out
It was a keen group of ten riders who met at the usual starting point: The Hotel Parador. The route took our intrepid team along the road through the Campo and then climbing up into the hills in the direction of Cansalades. Everyone coped really well with the inclines even if it occasionally meant getting…
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A special presentation at the U3A Jávea April Meeting
Architecture and Public Art in the Valencian Community by Peter Atkinson I shall take you on a tour of the Comunidad Valenciana, a region made up of three provinces: Valencia, Alicante and Castellón. We’ll visit the three provincial capitals, and we’ll explore a range of other towns and villages across the region, from Benicarló to Benigembla, and Carrícola to Orihuela. There will be some emphasis on our own Marina Alta, which…
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Big turnout for Moors Lecture
There was a full house for the February meeting of the U3A’s History Group at the Javea Players Studio. Extra chairs had to be put out for members who turned up for Keith Smith’s talk on ‘Al Azraq, the Moorish Warlord of the Marina Alta’. Group leader Alison O’Brien was delighted with the turnout, one…
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Not Just Folk Music proves a hit!
There was a good turnout at the latest meeting of the U3A’s NJFM (Not Just Folk Music) group at Isla Bonita. The enthusiastic audience enjoyed a variety of acts singing and playing both popular and classic songs as well as favourites from hit musicals. There were even a couple of numbers written and sung by…
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A great lunch at the Solos Dining Out Group
The Solos Dining Out Group enjoyed a fantastic lunch at Sabores I in Moraira. 20 members of the Group (including 2 lovely new ladies) shared lots of laughs. A great time was had by all.
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New Members meet to explore what U3A Jávea can offer
Gather ’round, folks! Picture this: 26 fresh faces descended upon Montgó Verd, eager to dive into the world of U3A Jávea. Under the guidance of Group Leader Sandra von Esebeck, the gathering buzzed with excitement and brimmed with innovation and ideas. From Spanish cookery to the vibrant strokes of painting lessons, from fishing escapades to…