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Author: Ian Rogerson
New U3A group for lovers of art
A new Javea U3A group is to be launched called Talking Art. It is the brainchild of historian Robert Sedgley, who runs a similar group in Oliva and whose presentations to the U3A there have been extremely popular. Robert will give his first talk to Javea U3A members at the Javea Players Studio in the…
Coffee Morning attracts good turnout
Around 75 members attended the September Javea U3A monthly Coffee Morning at the Social Centre in the old town. President Claude Grealy and other members of the committee welcomed U3A members, including a number of new recruits. Members enjoyed free coffee, tea, soft drinks and a slice of cake as they chatted to friends and…
Travellers’ Tales of Autumn in Japan
John Reynolds gave an excellent presentation, entitled The Autumn Colours of Japan, at the September Travellers’ Tales meeting. It was a particularly exceptional talk considering John was hampered by technical difficulties which meant he was unable to refer to any notes and was without a microphone! Despite this, his on-screen presentation lit up the Javea…
A free show for U3A members!
The Javea Players have a treat in store for U3A members. They are staging a fun-filled variety show entitled Javea Showcase at their studio in the Old Town on Friday October 7 and Saturday October 8 especially for Javea U3A members! The show, directed by Leigh Patterson, will be an entertaining mix of fun songs,…
Summer Ball a winner all round!
U3A Javea members and guests turned out in their finery and danced the night away as the popular annual ball returned after the pandemic! The glittering event – for years an annual favourite in the U3A calendar – proved a winner again not only for those enjoying the dinner-dance at Salones Carrasco, but for the…
Tree-mendous talk at History Group meeting!
Congratulations to Alan Hunton for his fascinating talk to the U3A History Group. Alan’s presentation, entitled ‘The Return of Trees after the Ice Age – The Oaks That Walked from Malaga to Merseyside’, provided a knowledgeable and entertaining insight into how Britain was transformed once the ice sheets had disappeared 16,000 years ago. Those who…