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The History Group made a triumphant return to Casa Cultura last Tuesday, drawing an impressive audience of around 70 attendees. Gary Johnson, a familiar and respected speaker both to this group and Moraira U3A, delivered a compelling presentation titled “The Treachery of Anthony Blunt: How He Hid in Plain Sight for 45 Years”. Gary meticulously traced Blunt’s transformation into a Soviet recruiter during his tenure as a Cambridge don, highlighting his pivotal role in establishing the notorious Cambridge Spy Ring—an…

Tuesday 21st October 2025 Our next Travellers Tales meeting will take place on Tuesday 21st October when Wendy & John Ranger will be giving a presentation entitled “Sri Lanka, the Enchanted Island”. Venue: The Javea Players’ Studio (near Mercadona on the road leading up to the old town). Doors open at 10.30 hrs with the presentation commencing at 11.00 hrs, and lasting for approximately 1 hour. There will be a 2 euro pp collection on entry which goes towards the…

At the first meeting after the summer break, we began with a roundtable where everyone shared what they saw as the most significant event of the past three months. From there, we intended to choose several topics for deeper discussion at future meetings. The meeting opened with an email from a member who couldn’t attend. He highlighted China’s rapid progress in AI, renewable energy, and affordable electric vehicles — developments that are reshaping global competition. Next came a short presentation…

October amendments

U3A Photography Group

The Hills and Valleys of Gata de Gorgos

The Treachery of Anthony Blunt, presented by Gary Johnson. Tuesday 14th October, talk starts at 11.am for one hour, doors open 10.30 am and entry is free for Javea U3A members! Anthony Blunt was a prominent British art historian and a member of the “Cambridge Five” spy ring who secretly worked for the Soviet Union from the 1930s to the early 1950s, serving in MI5 during World War II. After confessing his activities in 1964 in exchange for immunity, his identity as…

Friday 31st October 2025 Our first get-together will be on Friday 31st October at the Restaurante Posidonia on the Arenal.  The programme will be as follows: 19.00 – 19.30 hrs: Arrival 19.30 hrs: Dinner (see menu below) 21.00 – 22.45 hrs: Music provided by Jim Hurst (the volume will be friendly to allow for conversation!). 23.00 hrs: End of evening Dress: smart casual (it will be Halloween Night but dressing up is not required!). Price: €43 per person (including gratuity)…

Las Ramblars – Vall de Cavall Loop

And the winners are……

Over 50 members attended the first Travellers Tales meeting of the autumn, to listen to Angela Chantry’s presentation on her recent tour with Explore: Highlights of Albania. Only 4 members of the audience had travelled there previously, but Angela’s enthusiasm for the country and the beautiful scenery may now encourage a few more to visit! The next Travellers Tales meeting will take place on Tuesday 21st October, when Wendy & John Ranger will be giving a presentation on Sri Lanka,…

Thirty-six members left Javea on Friday morning for the SC&C trip to the Cuenca Mountain Range Natural Park and the Parque de Fauna El Hosquillo. Our first stop was at Algemesi, famous for the annual Festivity of La Mare de Déu de la Salut, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, which features the traditional Muixeranga dance with human towers. We were able to learn more about this festival, and many others held in Algemesi, during a visit to this interesting little…

Sessions recommence 25th September

Cancelled Friday 26th September but see drinks alternative!

Last Chance to Book this Trip

A member would very much like to join the trip and is looking for another female to share, to save the cost of the single supplement. Please contact Angela Chantry if you are interested: spanish.culture.cuisine@u3ajavea.com Wednesday 20th – Sunday 31st May 2026 This trip is now available to book via an email to the group leader, Angela Chantry: spanish.culture.cuisine@u3ajavea.com DAY 1 Wednesday 20th May: Jávea / Alboraya (120 km) / Reus (245 km) 08.30 hrs: Departure from Golden Star Apartments,…

The next meeting will be held in a new venue, The Jávea Players Studio

It was a lovely sunny morning as we set off for the Spanish Culture & Cuisine tour to the Matarraña, a lesser-known region in eastern Aragon, and one of the most beautiful in Spain.  It is often referred to as the ‘Spanish Tuscany’, as both areas are renowned for their small medieval towns, cobblestone streets, charming squares, towers, and bridges, but their feel is very different. After a coffee break mid-way, we arrived at the Hotel Restaurante Posada Guadalupe for…