Author: MargaretM
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Sister Queens
There was a good turnout at the Javea Players Studio for Keith Smith’s presentation entitled “Sister Queens: The tragic lives of Catherine of Aragon and Juana of Castile”. The difficult life of Catherine as the first wife of Henry VIII of England is quite well known to most English speakers. The tale of Juana, and…
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Wild Beasts and vivid colours – How Fauvism changed Modern Art – 19th November at 11.00am
The artists who came to be known as Fauvists (“Wild Beasts”) emphasised colour as a structural and expressive methods into art in the early twentieth century. Their impact was such that the world of art shifted on its axis: all subsequent movements were influenced, and the “look” of the man made environment changed irrevocably. From…
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Next Quiz Night on 19th November – Book by 15th November
We’re back! The Quiz Night returns on at 7pm on Tuesday 19th November at the Jávea Golf Club. To book your place, please email the Group Leader, Sandra von Esebeck on quiz@u3ajavea.com. Please book your places by Friday 15th November. The names on the booking will obviously sit together as usual. Once booked, you will receive an…
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Lest we forget
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.At the going down of the sun and in the morningWe will remember them.
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Thanks to your generosity, we have made a donation of €3,000 to Cruz Roja Jávea today
Last week, at your request, we published details of how you could donate to Cruz Roja and provide help to the victims of the DANA floods. As well as donating your money, we know that many of you have given practical help to local charities and donated food, clothes and other items to rescue efforts…
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The Cycling Softies ride again
A small group of enthusiastic cycling softies made their way through some interesting routes between Jávea and Jesus Pobre today and finished off with a well deserved snack in the Old Town Jávea. Anyone wishing to join for future rides and good company, please contact cycling@u3ajavea.com.