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Archives: Events
Breadfruit and Banks, Bligh and the Bounty
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by Alan Hunton In the latter part of the Eighteenth century, George III and the British government suddenly becameinterested in the Breadfruit tree and in particular to the large fruits of this tree which were thestaple diet of many peoples living in tropical Pacific islands. The tree had been spotted by James Cook and Joseph…
Dining Out – Summer Party
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An extra event for this year for alfresco dining and music – details to be confirmed soon. Members on the Dining Out email list will be sent details automatically. If you wish to be added to this list please email Alan Guest dining.out@u3ajavea.com
Dining Out – Restaurante La Cumbre
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Members of the group will receive further details with menu choices by email nearer the time. If anyone wishes to be included on the email list please contact Alan Guest at dining.out@u3ajavea.com
ChatGPT – should we be wary of it or embrace it?
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The following Discussion Group meeting this only time will be 24th of March, not as usual last Friday of the month. We will talk about a new application of Artificial intelligence that everybody interested can get for free and use according to interests and needs. There is a lot of information and articles about Chat…
Coronation Celebration
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Join us for lunchtime a celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom. Lunch at Restaurante La Plaza No6
A presentation not to be missed! Seduction, Secret Codes, and “Sympathetic Stain”: The Highs (and Lows) of Espionage in The Great Rebellion, 1775-1783, by guest speaker American aviator and historian, Paul R. Misencik.
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Learn about the unique personalities, and the secrets of men – and women – on both sides who risked their lives in the shadowy, and perilous game of wartime espionage. Sometimes artful, sometimes bumbling, but always nail-biting, Paul’s stories of 18th century spies who worked for both the American and British sides will leave you…