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Singalong Group meeting postponed until September
3RD MEETING OF THE SINGALONG GROUP IS POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER I’m afraid we have decided to postpone the 3rd Singalong until end September because far too many people have already answered me that they cannot attend the 23rd of June session. Many U3A members went home to the UK and most members of the Dutch choir…
Travel Group trip to Barcelona – March 2025
Looks don’t deceive in Barcelona – they’re the first insight into what makes this city so special. Ancient, Art Nouveau and everything in-between, the Catalan capital is a trove of sublime architecture. From the medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter to the surreal spires of Gaudí’s iconic Sagrada Familia in Eixample, some come for Barcelona’s…
What is ‘art’ and why do individual cultures place so much value on its continuing evolution?
Last Friday of the month, 31st May the Discussion group members talked about art and its impact on individual cultures. We started with comments and views on what is art and how to define it. It seems quite obvious what it is until you start asking questions about art and craft and try to formulate…
A new Spanish Culture & Cuisine gastro-cultural tour to El Maestrat
Thursday 28th – Friday 29th November 2024 Discover more about the rich culture and natural heritage of this charming rural province in Castellón on this new Spanish Culture & Cuisine overnight tour led by Chema (our guide for the recent trip to The Corklands). This will be a small group tour, maximum 25 participants. If…
Expressions of interest in a Travel trip to Barcelona – March 2025
Looks don’t deceive in Barcelona – they’re the first insight into what makes this city so special. Ancient, Art Nouveau and everything in-between, the Catalan capital is a trove of sublime architecture. From the medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter to the surreal spires of Gaudí’s iconic Sagrada Familia in Eixample, some come for Barcelona’s…
Fancy a glass of vino in the sun?
Summer has arrived! With the mercury going over 30c yesterday, it’s time to take it easy and enjoy the beautiful weather. During the heat of summer, many of our Groups take a well earned rest. Some of you will head North (including President Claude) where the winds are cooler and the rain is more “refreshing”!…