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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…
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…