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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…
If protectionism is not a good solution to migration then what is?
On the last Friday of November, the Discussion Group had its last meeting of the 2023 year. The topic is hot and relevant and our meeting was well attended. We talked about what is protectionism and how it works. A short definition – protectionism is a term used to describe the set of policies restricting…
Charity Donation
Over the last 3 months we have been collecting cash at each of our All Members Meetings for the Make a Smile Christmas bag appeal. Also many members who were due refunds for cancelled events or trips such as the one to Cocentaina (which couldn’t go ahead due a a nearby forest fire) generously declined…
Pre-Christmas Bash – Pinosol Hotel
What a fantastic time we all had!! Food and drink aplenty and music by James Hurst, to which as you’ll see in some of the photos there was enthusiastic help from the audience. We also collected a huge number of gifts and bags of toiletries for Make A Smile along with 185, 09€ in cash…
Spanish lessons for Beginners
Heidi Hancock who kindly teaches Spanish to members is thinking of starting a class in mid-January intended for people with no or very little Spanish who would like to learn more. The classes take place on Monday mornings in the Conference Room of the Social Centre Javea Town Centre. Please contact Heidi on spanish.beginners@u3ajavea.com for more…
Singalong Group
In April 2024 one of our new members, Marc Van Praet is planning to start a new group for those who enjoy singing and also for those who enjoy listening. It will be a chance to exercise your vocal chords and to sing some well-known songs – and perhaps even one or two new ones,…