Author: MargaretM
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The “Dirty Pond” and glorious views of the Montgo
The Walking Group enjoyed fantastic weather again as Group Leader Ally took 25 explorers up into the hills behind Gata de Gorgos. This was a new walk and got the “thumbs up” from all who went.
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The “Softies” strike out
It was a keen group of ten riders who met at the usual starting point: The Hotel Parador. The route took our intrepid team along the road through the Campo and then climbing up into the hills in the direction of Cansalades. Everyone coped really well with the inclines even if it occasionally meant getting…
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Murphy makes his debut as Walking Group explores La Plana
Another lovely day for our walk last week, this time on part of the Plana, finishing at the windmills. We welcomed a new member, six month old Murphy, who came with his owner Annie. He was extremely well behaved, and stole the hearts of us all. Wendy Ranger – Group Leader
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A special presentation at the U3A Jávea April Meeting
Architecture and Public Art in the Valencian Community by Peter Atkinson I shall take you on a tour of the Comunidad Valenciana, a region made up of three provinces: Valencia, Alicante and Castellón. We’ll visit the three provincial capitals, and we’ll explore a range of other towns and villages across the region, from Benicarló to Benigembla, and Carrícola to Orihuela. There will be some emphasis on our own Marina Alta, which…
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Big turnout for Moors Lecture
There was a full house for the February meeting of the U3A’s History Group at the Javea Players Studio. Extra chairs had to be put out for members who turned up for Keith Smith’s talk on ‘Al Azraq, the Moorish Warlord of the Marina Alta’. Group leader Alison O’Brien was delighted with the turnout, one…
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Not Just Folk Music proves a hit!
There was a good turnout at the latest meeting of the U3A’s NJFM (Not Just Folk Music) group at Isla Bonita. The enthusiastic audience enjoyed a variety of acts singing and playing both popular and classic songs as well as favourites from hit musicals. There were even a couple of numbers written and sung by…