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Saturday 31st January 2026 Our first get-together for the New Year will take place in Restaurante La Fontana which is located on the promenade in Jávea Arenal. See below for the great menu! All members are welcome to attend – come along on your own and join my solos table, with friends, or get a group together and make up your own table (tables for 6+ members). Music for dancing will be provided by Jim Hurst. Programme 19.00 hrs: Arrival;…

Last Thursday, we were treated to a remarkable story when Christine Betterton-Jones shared the tale of the Red String of Fate at a joint meeting of Travellers Tales and the History Group. But what exactly is the Red String of Fate? It’s an ancient belief from East Asia, rooted in Chinese mythology, that an invisible red thread binds two people destined to be soulmates or crucial figures in each other’s lives—no matter the time, place, or circumstances. Christine’s account took…

This trip is now fully booked. If you would like to add your name to the reserve list in case of cancellations, please contact Angela at the email address below. Saturday 24th January 2026 The first Getaway Guided Walk for 2026 will be on Saturday 24th January. The circular walk proposed will be of 2 – 2½ hrs duration, close to Salem in the Safor area, which is about an hour’s drive from Javea. This will be a guided walk…

Granadella Woods

Saturday 28th March 2026 – Booking is now open for this Spanish Culture & Cuisine day trip Our guided tour will begin among the walnut trees of the Cooperativa de Viver, where you will discover how and when the nuts are picked. We will then go to the factory where we will learn the entire process: cleaning, drying and selection of the nuts, understanding the importance of traceability and the local work that guarantees their unique flavour and texture. The…

Come and have fun – and exercise your mind at the same time!

Existing members also welcome!

Rafalet and Las Laderas

Report by Alan Guest The weather was too good to be true for Javea U3A end of year lunch the members were more than comfortable enjoying their Cava & drinks in the Sun , they were reluctant to go into the restaurant to eat , but what a wonderful meal we all enjoyed, Big thanks to Eloy and his team for a Very successful afternoon !!!— with Linda Coughlin at Restaurante La Cumbre.

Tuesday 20th January The first presentation for 2026 will be given by the group leader, Angela Chantry, who will recount her recent tour with her daughter, Becky, to Hanoi, New Year’s Eve cruising in Halong Bay, followed by a week in Laos. Venue: The Javea Players Studio, nearby parking in Mercadona (Javea old town). Doors open at 10.30 hrs with the presentation commencing at 11.00 hrs and lasting approximately 1 hour. A contribution of 2 euros per person will be…

Sessions recommence 8th January at a new venue

A very big thank you to all the members of the U3A Javea for such an incredible donation. I couldn’t believe it when I looked in the Make A Smile bank account. The 2099.59€ will be added to our Christmas appeal and will be put towards treats and outings for the children over the holidays. We are preparing for the children’s carers visit tomorrow morning which will be chaos but in a good way. All the childrens presents have arrived,…

Les Valls of Jávea

This morning, the Javea U3A History Group enjoyed the second of their two visits to the Soler Blasco Archaeological Museum, right in the heart of Javea’s Old Town. After a warm welcome from Museum Director Josep Castelló, the group was led on a fascinating journey through time by Christine Betterton Jones. Christine, a dedicated U3A member and Committee member of the Friends of Javea Museum, shared rich stories and insights as they explored the museum’s exhibits. Having actively researched the local archaeology, Christine brought…

I am hoping to organise a day trip to see this new exhibition taking place at the Bombas Gens Centre d’Arts Digitals in Valencia. The exhibition opens on the 27th February but visiting dates/times have not yet been published. I would be looking for a date towards the end of March/early April, and advance booking would be necessary as it will be popular. At the moment I am therefore looking for definite expressions of interest. From the producers of Tutankhamun,…

Les Fonts and Surrounding Countryside

The History Group recently enjoyed a truly memorable morning with a special presentation by John Reynolds, titled “The Curious Cyclists.” What made it extraordinary wasn’t just the stunning photos and engaging storytelling, but the unexpected connection to Javea that John unveiled right at the end. Back in 1895, two young artists from Nottingham—both in their twenties—set off on an incredible adventure: cycling all the way to Gibraltar. Along the way, they kept detailed diaries, created beautiful sketches, and captured original…

Report by Karen Brown and Photos by Steve Young The WAGS Too members participated in their Christmas get together at Cala Brisa, in the Port. A showing of 43 members indulged in preferred Christmas fare and drinks, in a lovely, festive atmosphere. Trevor and his good lady Sally will hand over the reins to Karen who will be ably assisted by her husband Mark commencing January 2026. Following the main course Karen presented Trevor with a restaurant voucher for one…