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Category: Mailpoet – Newsletter Weekly (Comms Officer only)
Israeli-Hamas conflict: are we witnessing genocide?
We will have our monthly discussion meeting on Friday 22nd of March, not the usual last Friday of the month because of the coming fiestas. This time we will talk about the situation in Gaza and Israel’s war with Hamas, a hot topic at the present. Talk is not a discussion, it is an informal…
Murphy makes his debut as Walking Group explores La Plana
Another lovely day for our walk last week, this time on part of the Plana, finishing at the windmills. We welcomed a new member, six month old Murphy, who came with his owner Annie. He was extremely well behaved, and stole the hearts of us all. Wendy Ranger – Group Leader
A special presentation at the U3A Jávea April Meeting
Architecture and Public Art in the Valencian Community by Peter Atkinson I shall take you on a tour of the Comunidad Valenciana, a region made up of three provinces: Valencia, Alicante and Castellón. We’ll visit the three provincial capitals, and we’ll explore a range of other towns and villages across the region, from Benicarló to Benigembla, and Carrícola to Orihuela. There will be some emphasis on our own Marina Alta, which…
Democracy – what is it?
In the last discussion meeting held on the 23rd of February, we started with the questions on what type of format for our discussion group is preferred by the members. The majority wanted it to have an agenda and some structure but not very formal, preferring an exchange of opinions, with a possibility to learn…
New Members meet to explore what U3A Jávea can offer
Gather ’round, folks! Picture this: 26 fresh faces descended upon Montgó Verd, eager to dive into the world of U3A Jávea. Under the guidance of Group Leader Sandra von Esebeck, the gathering buzzed with excitement and brimmed with innovation and ideas. From Spanish cookery to the vibrant strokes of painting lessons, from fishing escapades to…
Next History Talk – 12th March – How it all Began by Allison O’Brien
What are the stories behind some the famous products? Birds Custard and Royal Baking Powder were both invented because Alfred Bird’s wife was allergic to yeast and eggs. “Marriage is a lot more harmonious when one’s wife can satisfy her sweet tooth”!!! Why is there no sugar or flavouring in cornflakes? What was plasticine first…