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Author: Ian Rogerson
Peter and Gill on their travels – home and abroad
The March Travellers’ Tales meeting featured another entertaining presentation by popular U3A member Peter Atkinson – but was something of a sad occasion as it was Peter’s final talk to the group before he and his wife Gill move to Canada to be near their son in Toronto as well as their daughter, who lives…
Turkey on the menu at Travellers’ Tales meeting
Travellers’ Tales group leader Angela Chantry shared her experiences of an in-depth tour of Turkey at the latest meeting held in the Javea Players Studio. Angela and daughter Becky spent two weeks on a round trip from Istanbul, visiting historic sites and places of interest, on a holiday with tour company Explore in September last…
Murder mystery drama at Family History meeting
Members of the U3A’s Family History group were entertained to an excellent presentation by fellow member Duncan Petrie at their February meeting. Duncan began his talk with a reference to the late Michael Parkinson, who had been considered “not interesting enough” to be featured on BBC TV’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ Duncan assured…
Dining Out group has a feast of fun
Another successful Dining Out evening – this time at Attico restaurant in Javea Port. A total of 56 members enjoyed a tasty meal comprising four delicious starters, main course and dessert together with wine or beer. Thanks to group leaders Alan Guest and Linda Coughlin for once again organising a memorable function. During the evening…
Hot night out for U3A visitors to Benidorm Palace
Forty U3A members enjoyed a Travel Group trip to Benidorm Palace to see the latest show, entitled Fire. And hot stuff it was with the usual spectacula4r troupe of dancers, high-wire acts and amagician wowing the audience. Thanks to Paul Pruden for stepping in to make sure the Javea travellers got to and from the…
Musicians in full voice at NJFM evening
Numbers may have been down at the latest U3A’s Not Just Folk Music (NJFM) evening at Isla Bonita, but there was certainly no shortage of talent with performers keeping the audience entertained. NJFM group leader Roger Saunders kicked off the show followed by accomplished performances from his fellow musicians. Don’t miss the next NJFM evening…