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  • Good and bad statistics and GDP (Gross Domestic Product)

    Good and bad statistics and GDP (Gross Domestic Product)

    On the last Friday of the month, the 27th of October, we had our monthly meeting and discussed interesting facts related to statistics, why they are essential, how to spot bad statistics, what we know about GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and how it is calculated. We started talking about statistics with a focus on the…

  • A feast of fun for diners at Oasis

    A feast of fun for diners at Oasis

    Forty members of the U3A Dining Out group enjoyed a great evening at Oasis restaurant. Lovely setting, delicious food, good service and great company. Thanks to group leaders Alan and Linda for organising yet another successful event. Their next venture is the End of Year Lunch at Cumbre Restaurant next month. Email Alan and Linda…

  • NJFM comeback attracts capacity audience

    NJFM comeback attracts capacity audience

    The U3A’s NJFM (Not Just Folk Music) night returned in style at Isla Bonita with a capacity audience and a host of talented musicians! Congratulations to group leader Roger Saunders and his fellow helpers, including Peter Allin, for assembling accomplished performers playing an array of instruments including guitars, ukuleles, accordion and saxophone. The audience lapped…

  • Classic candlelight concert for SC&C members

    Classic candlelight concert for SC&C members

    A party of Javea U3A members experienced an illuminating evening of classic music in the unique surroundings of the historic Real Liceo Casino building overlooking the marina in Alicante. On a trip organised by Spanish Culture & Cuisine group leaders Angela Chantry and Tony Dearie, members enjoyed a concert entitled ‘Candlelight: 100 years of Warner…

  • Visit to Sorolla exhibition in January

    Visit to Sorolla exhibition in January

    Expressions of interest please. Following a request, I am interested to know how many members would be interested in a mid week (date to be confirmed) January trip to Valencia to the Sorolla exhibition “Sorolla a través de la luz“ https://www.fundacionbancaja.es/exposicion/sorolla-a-traves-de-la-luz/ Contact amanda travel@u3ajavea.com

  • The Ukaholics Concert in Bon Retir

    The Ukaholics Concert in Bon Retir

    The Ukaholics (an assortment of talented musicians including U3A Javea and Denia members, and other assorted travelling musicians!), playing Ukuleles, guitar, harmonica, drum box and a Mountain Dulcimer (whatever that is!) – recently played a free concert in the Bon Retir retirement home (whose guests include some of our own sweet past members). Numbers included…