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On October 31st, our group met to share something rare—positive global news. With headlines often dominated by conflict and crisis, we challenged ourselves to find stories that offer uplifting perspectives. It wasn’t easy, but we succeeded. We began with a comment about the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, signed on October 9. It’s not a perfect situation—Israel hasn’t stopped its violence against Palestinians—but public opinion in the U.S. is finally shifting from Israel’s narrative, and that’s something. Next came…

Pinomar and Val de Sol

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. IF YOU WISH TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE RESERVE LIST IN CASE OF CANCELLATIONS, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO THE GROUP LEADER, ANGELA CHANTRY AT THE ADDRES BELOW. Wednesday 21st January 2026. The white palm is the raw material resulting from a traditional treatment applied to the palm tree. It is used to make the handicrafts displayed in the Palm Sunday procession, in Elche and throughout Spain. Programme 08.30 hrs: Departure from Golden Star Apartments, Calle Bruselas, Javea Arenal. 08.45 hrs: Departure from Interiors (opposite side of the road), Avda Ausias March, port. 09.00 hrs: Pick up at Mas y Mas, N332, if required.  Refreshment break…

Vorticism was a London-based modernist art movement formed in 1914 by the writer and artist Wyndham Lewis.

At this month’s meeting, members of the History Group were treated to a thoughtful and well-researched presentation by our long-standing contributor Mike Granville. Group Leader Keith Smith opened the session by noting that Mike has given at least six presentations to the group over the years, each known for its depth of research and clarity of delivery. This time, Mike turned his attention to 1946 — a year that not only shaped the modern world but also happened to be…

Cava in the sun! A smashing lunch at La Cumbre Restaurant. For full details and to book see U3A End of Year Lunch – U3A Javea

It was a lovely sunny day last Friday morning as 25 members set off on the Spanish Culture & Cuisine “Discovering Culla” tour.  Our first stop was at the Agut Turrones factory in Benlloc, a small family-run factory which produces nougat and marzipan year-round, using traditional methods and following family traditions. We were shown how the turron and marzipan is made and sampled quite a few of the products, chocolate, marzipan, turron and pan de higo.  At the end of our…

Around and About Gata de Gorgos

The next Family history meeting will be on Tuesday afternoon the 18th of November at Javea Players studio, 2.30 pm onwards for prompt start at 3 o’clock. A good place to park is Mercadona car park, that is the Mercadona in the town near The Clot, then walk up the hill and Javea Players is in the road parallel and above the main road. Angela Chantry seems to have boundless energy as many of you will have experienced, she will…

Tuesday 18th November The next presentation for Travellers Tales will be given by the group leader, Angela Chantry, and the topic will be her recent cruise 24 night cruise to Canada with her daughter, Becky, to see the beautiful autumn colours. Venue: The Javea Players Studio, near Mercadona in the old town (just a few minutes walk from the carpark). The doors will open at 10.30 hrs with the presentation commencing at 11.00 hrs, and lasting approximately 1 hour. There…

Last Tuesday, November 4th, around a dozen members of the U3A History Group swapped their morning coffee for a trip through the centuries at the Soler Blasco Museum in Jávea. The group was warmly welcomed by Museum Director Josep Castelló Marí, who explained that, as a municipal museum, its doors are open to everyone — a true treasure trove of local history for residents and visitors alike. From there, the group was in the expert hands of Christine Betterton Jones,…

Leader: Coral Guise-Smith (email: coral.guise-smith@u3amoraira-teulada.org and her husband Ray known on all her trips as ‘the sweeper’. Urgent: Cruise Booking Confirmation RequiredAs this trip includes a cruise, we need your booking confirmation without delay, as cabins are limited. We have pre-booked cabins, but only for a very short time. Please confirm your requirements including cruise package as soon as possible and no later than 22 November. If you prefer not to book at this stage, it may still be possible…

If you would like to add your name to the reserve list in case of cancellations, please send an email to Angela Chantry at the address below. Saturday 22nd November 2025 The next Dine & Dance evening will be held at the Restaurante Amarre 152, by the canal in Javea Arenal. As this venue is smaller than our last event at the Restaurante Posidonia, the number of guests will be limited to no more than 50. Programme19.00 – 19.30 hrs:…

There are evenings that stand out for their sheer enjoyment and vibes and last Friday night was definitely one of those! Over 70 members arrived at the Restaurante Posidonia on the Arenal, chatting with old friends and new, and the occasion proved to be a perfect blend of good company, great food and lively entertainment.  Even some of the waiters joined in later for a dance! An added bonus was that it was Halloween night, and we had the pleasure…

Existing members also welcome!

Wednesday 21st January 2026 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST are sought for this new 1 day Spanish Culture & Cuisine trip. The white palm is the raw material resulting from a traditional treatment applied to the palm tree. It is used to make the handicrafts displayed in the Palm Sunday procession, in Elche and throughout Spain. Programme 08.30 hrs: Departure from Golden Star Apartments, Calle Bruselas, Javea Arenal. 08.45 hrs: Departure from Interiors (opposite side of the road), Avda Ausias March,Javea port. 09.00 hrs: Pick up at Mas y Mas, N332, if required.  Refreshment break enroute. 11.00 hrs: Arrival at the Museu Escolar de Puçol, Elche, for a guided tour and the White Palm…

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

An opportunity to view this ballet at the IMF Cinema in Ondara. For full details see Travel Trip – Nutcracker, IMF Cinema in Ondara – U3A Javea Julie Price travel.julie@u3ajavea.com