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Travellers Tales: “Tour of Namibia”
Tuesday 15th September 2026 Our first Travellers Tales presentation for the autumn will be given by the group leader, Angela Chantry. Angela will describe the recent tour of Namibia which she shared with Ally O’Brien. Venue: the Javea Players Studio; parking available at Mercadona in the old town, from where it is just a few…
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Day Trip to Valencia Bioparc Safari Park
Experience the African Safari in Valencia. Day Trip to Bioparc Valencia Sunday October 11th.
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New SC&C trip being planned to Extremadura, April 2027
12th – 20th April 2027 (8 nights, dates to be confirmed) Extremadura is an area of mountains, forests, lakes and reserves, notably Monfragüe National Park and Cornalvo Natural Park, both sheltering diverse birdlife. As well as seeing the fauna and flora of the region, we will visit the capital, Mérida, well-known for its Roman heritage;…
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La Malinche and the fall of the Aztec Empire presented by Angela Chantry
In the early 16th century Hernán Cortés and his conquistadors defeated the great Aztec Empire, built a new city for colonists from Spain and took control of vast lands stretching from today’s south-western U.S. down through most of Central America. In this presentation Angela will outline a story not often told, in that one of…
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Scott of the Antarctic presented by Keith Smith
In this presentation Keith explores the life and expeditions of Captain Robert Falcon Scott, placing his achievements and ultimate fate within the context of Britain’s imperial age. Born in 1868, Scott grew up when Britain dominated global trade and ruled the largest empire in history. Chosen by the Royal Geographical Society to lead the Discovery…
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Robert the Bruce presented by Duncan Petrie
Duncan is a regular presenter at U3A Family History Group. Now he turns his skills to a famous person from his homeland of Scotland. We have all heard of the great hero Robert the Bruce. He was king, but also an outlaw. He was the Earl of Carrick and Lord of Annandale, a renowned…