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Tuesday 16th December The December meeting of Travellers’ Tales will be a presentation by Angela Chantry, entitled “Discovering more of Portugal”. Venue: The Javea Players’ Studio, near Mercadona in the old town. There will be a collection of 2 euros per person on entry to cover the cost of room hire. Doors open at 10.15 hrs and the presentation will commence at 11.00 hrs, lasting for approximately 1 hour. As this will be the Christmas social get-together, there will be…

Discover Japan in Bloom: Land Tour & Cruise Experience – March 20 to April 8, 2027 led by Coral Guise-Smith and her husband Ray. We are delighted to invite you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Japan during the cherry blossom season. This curated 20-day adventure combines a land tour of Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, and Mount Fuji with a luxury cruise aboard the Diamond Princess, sailing to some of Japan’s most captivating ports. Highlights of the trip include: Cabin options range…

Las Ramblars and the Beehives

The Curious Cyclists presented by John Reynolds Tuesday December 9th, Casa Cultura,  talk starts at 11am for one hour. Entry from 10.30. The doors will be unlocked just come in!  No need to book just come along. The talk is open to all Javea U3A members. John is a very good speaker who has done several presentations at History Group and Travellers Tales in the past. This is a very intriguing presentation and I am sure we will learn a…

Vorticism Yet another fascinating talk by Robert Sedgley at Talking Art. This time it was about the small, British movement of Vorticism; the people, the creation, the various works, arguments and all.  These talks are on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Jávea Player’s studio. Robert has guided us through classical painters, explaining their histories and methods of construction and painting, then on to abstract with cubism, fauvism and many more.   He always follows up by sending everybody…

It was a rather chilly Saturday evening but as warm as toast in Restaurante Amarre 152 where we all sat down for an excellent dinner with wine for the 2nd Dine & Dance get-together in the Javea Arenal.  Our singer/DJ, James Hurst, soon had everyone on their feet, playing a great selection of music.  Ross reminded the ladies of a time, many moons ago, when we all used to dance in a circle around our handbags which were placed in…

Sunday 14th December The Spanish Culture & Cuisine Christmas Party at Salones Carrasco is now fully booked – if you would like to add your name to the reserve list in case of last minute cancellations, please send an email to the group leader, Angela Chantry, at the email address given below. Programme 18.00 hrs: Cava reception 18.45 hrs: Guests seated for welcome/introduction. 19.00 hrs: Dinner, which includes mineral water, wine, beer/soft drinks and coffee (see menu below) 20.00 hrs: The…

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 the 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;…

At last Tuesday’s meeting of Travellers Tales, group leader Angela Chantry gave a presentation on the beautiful autumn colours of Canada in the Fall, which she and her daughter, Becky, enjoyed during their 24-night cruise in October on the P&O ship Arcadia. Thank you to Wendy Ranger for kindly taking the photo of Angela with fellow TT member and avid traveller, Diana Jarvis. The next Travellers Tales meeting will take place on Tuesday 16th December, when Angela will again be…

Marriott Hotel and Jesús Pobre

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Step back in time, sip a little golden magic, and stroll through 3,000 years of history in one of Spain’s most fascinating coastal cities. Day 1 – Tuesday 31st March – On the Road to History • Departure by bus from Moraira with a relaxing coffee stop en route;• Arrival in Cartagena around 12, leave luggage in at the elegant Hotel Sercotel Alfonso XIII and enjoy a free afternoon for lunch, check in to the hotel at 16.00• Evening free…

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