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XABIA BOOK CIRCLE LAUNCHES 2024 SHORT STORY COMPETITION
The Xàbia Book Circle, a literature discussion group based in Spain’s Costa Blanca, today launches its latest short story writing contest. Open to everyone for a 10€ fee, the competition closes at midnight on 31January. First prize will be 100€. Second and third prizes are wine or cava. Entries, which should not exceed 3,000 words,…
Lunchtime treat for Dining Out group
The first Dining Out event of the 2024 new year was something of a departure from previous outings – group leaders Alan Guest and Linda Coughlin decided to try out lunch instead of the usual evening slot. And the 36 members in attendance agreed it was an overwhelming success. Members Haken and Maria Antbring proposed…
HELP – Sitters Needed for the Live Model Art Group
The Live Model art group has been operating now for over 10 years. As the name suggests the group activity revolves around having a model to sit for the group. Over the past years many people have sat for us and some have been pleased to take away the work produced. The sitting only involves…
Memories of Christmas past
Tales of Christmas past took centre stage at the December meeting of the U3A’s Family History Group – with members recalling some of their most memorable, often humorous, stories. Among the storytellers were group leaders Lorely Griffiths and Jean Miller. For details of the group and future meetings email Lorely or Jean at family.history@u3ajavea.com
Snooker players break for Christmas
U3A Snooker Group members and their wives enjoyed a slap-up Christmas lunch at Cala Brisa restaurant. Thanks to group leader Larry Sherrington for organising the event and to Cala Brisa staff for their excellent food and service.
Fascinating insight into the history of Christmas
History Group leader Alison O’Brien gave U3A members a fascinating insight into how people around the world celebrate Christmas. The December meeting had a special festive feel with sherry and stollen cake on offer before attendees sat down to a double bill of entertainment: a presentation by Alison on “Christmas Around the World” then a…