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The orange orchards of Huerto Ribera with lunch at the Restaurante Molí Canyar (in a restored 15th-century mill)
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Thursday 10th April 2025 After leaving Jávea we will travel to Huerto Ribera where there will be a welcome coffee/tea and biscuits available in the courtyard in front of the beautiful 19th century modernist mansion. Our tour will begin with an introduction to the estate, which dates from 1870, by a specialist guide who will…
Romeo and Juliet Ondara
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Travel Trip to IMF Cinema in Ondara An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire. Date: Thursday 20 March 2025 Departure: 18:15 – Carrer Bruselas, (roundabout end) 18:30 – Opposite Interiors,…
Have personal values changed in the modern World?
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On the last Friday of the month, we’ll explore personal values, focusing on the period from post-WWII to today. However, our conversation will likely go beyond just individual values—it will also touch on the values shaping Western societies. Do we truly know ourselves? Do we take the time to reflect on the values we hold?…
History Talk February. Medieval Pleasures
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By Keith Smith. Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll in the Middle Ages The Medieval ages has a poor reputation. You can play medieval bingo when you hear a presentation like this! Why did the Church have such an influence over peoples lives, especially with regard to sex and alcohol? What were attitudes to sex…