Author: Ian

Another fun afternoon at the (June) monthly Wine Appreciation Group lunch at La Plaza 6 restaurant. Five wines – two whites and three reds – were expertly presented by WAGS group leader Trevor Rush. And there was a surprise presentation to him: a special bottle of wine generously gifted by returning member Geoff Spinks. This…

So popular is Javea’s Chalet Suizo restaurant with the U3A Dining Out group that members went back for second helpings! Group leaders Alan Guest and Linda Coughlin, who staged their very first Dining Out event at this location, took 50 members back there for their latest (June) soiree. And the restaurant did not disappoint with…

Two Javea U3A members had a fun time exploring Egypt and Jordan, which was clearly illustrated at the latest Travellers’ Tales presentation. Brenda Bates and Diana Jarvis recalled their adventures in an amusing and informative talk entitled ‘Egypt and Jordan on a Budget’. During their holiday last October, our two intrepid travellers enjoyed close-up the…

Members of Javea U3A embarked on a unique journey into the distant past on a day trip to Alicante. Led by Travel Group leader Amanda Jordan, the party of 46 visited the international exhibition ‘The Heritage of the Qin and Han Dynasties’ to view a collection of life-size terracotta warriors as well as more than…

Members of Javea U3A’s Wednesday wine appreciation group (affectionately known as WAGS) enjoyed another entertaining and informative afternoon at the May meeting held at the Plaza 6 restaurant. U3A members Christine and Mallory Glover presented five wines – two whites from Christine and three reds from Mallory – engrossing the group with their very different…

Fifty-eight U3A members and guests attended the May Dining Out evening at the beautiful Restaurante Cumbre, enjoying not only the spectacular views but a delicious meal. With bread and alioli, five tasty starters, a palate-cleansing sorbet, main course and dessert, nobody went away hungry! Well done to group leaders Linda Coughlin and Alan Guest for…