Author: Peter Bayliss
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Book of the month – Lessons by Ian McEwan
February’s presentation was given by Mike Harvey “Lessons” tells the story of the life of Ronald Baines. Ian McEwan covers love, loss, regret with imagination. It is a sad, thought provoking book although not many of us felt sorry for poor Ronald who appeared to bumble through his life with a lack of drive after being…
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Treasures of Cuenca: Uclés, Huete & Tarancón + a Roman villa with the largest mosaic in the world
A 4-day Spanish Culture & Cuisine trip from Tuesday 10th to Friday 13th September 2024 Following a cancellation, there is now a twin/double room available; please contact Angela Chantry for further information: spanish.culture.cuisine@u3ajavea.com (please copy & paste into your web browser) En route to Tarancón we will make a stop at Buñol, where there will…
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Death of a member
It is so sad to report the death of long-term U3A member Robin Race. Robin passed away in Denia Hospital on Friday morning after a short illness. He had fought for the last four weeks to overcome numerous challenges to his health following an operation, but unfortunately lost his battle. He and his long-term partner,…
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Getaway Guided Walks
A group for members who want to explore the villages of rural Spain, learning about history and culture, but on foot.
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U3A Javea End of Year Lunch – places still available
All members are cordially invited to enjoy a lunch to mark the end of the year. The date is Thursday 7 December at La Cumbre Restaurant 1pm for a Cava reception. 35€ p.p. including gratuity Book your place with email to Alan Guest and Linda Coughlin at endofyearlunch@u3ajavea.com
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Seats avaialable for Concentaina Fair this Friday
Due to a number of last minute cancellations there are now a number of seats available for the day trip to Concentaina Fair this Friday. 13€ pp Contact Mike Frost groups.coordinator@u3ajavea.com asap. In the mountains, 90 minutes drive from Javea is the town of Concentaina, population 12,000. Once a year this becomes the site of probably the…