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Author: Steve Young
Focus on the History Group
”Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it” – George Santayana, American Philosopher (1863-1952). History is the study of change over time, and it covers all aspects of human society. Political, social, economic, scientific, technological, medical, cultural, intellectual, religious and military developments are all part of History. The U3A Jávea History…
Family History – next meeting on 20th August
Many thanks to Tom Miller for the photographs. The Family History Group meets once a month and have started using the DAR Social Centre on the Carretera Jesús Pobre in Jávea. The air conditioning was very welcome and it’s a lovely comfortable lounge. Good meeting, lovely quiche and cheesecake. We continue to meet throughout the…
Congratulations to Spain – European Champions
Everyone at the U3A Jávea sends their congratulations to Spain, the winners of the European Championship. Although the England team gave their very best, there was no doubt that Spain were the best team on the night and throughout the competition. Enhorabuena!
Live Model Art: our artists take on a very serious challenge!
The Live Model Art Group met today at the Social Centre in Jávea Old Town. Their mission, should they have chosen to accept it, was to draw me! In various poses, including a too small hat popped onto my head by the barman, our artists had just 20 minutes per pose to draw me in…
Open Letter from the British Ambassador in Madrid – UK State Pensions
We are posting a copy of an open letter written by Hugh Elliott, the British Ambassador in Madrid. This is about a process being followed by the Department for Work and Pensions to check that pensioners receiving the Old Age Pension in Spain are still eligible. It involves pensioners supplying a “life certificate” to certify…
Weary Warriors – updated Meeting Dates for 2024
The Weary Warriors Dementia Support Group was formed in 2021 to provide free help and support to those members caring for a partner or friend living with Dementia or Alzheimers’. The group now has 30 members, ladies and gentlemen, and all English speaking individuals are welcome. The Weary Warriors now have three sections: – The…