U3A communications

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!

Membership We have a healthy number of members and a steady stream of new applications each month. We ended the year with 1184 members of whom 221 joined in 2025. General Meetings & EC Sponsored EventsFollowing the changes to the General Meeting format to have a variety of monthly meetings we held the following meetings for all members: • January – Annual General Meeting, Casa de Cultura Javea• February – Open Day at the Parador• March – Coffee Morning at…

Rafalet and Las Laderas

AGENDA Casa de Cultura, Javea – Doors Open: 10.30am, Meeting starts: 11am • Approve the Executive Committee recommendation to set the annual subscription at 8€ for 2026 8. Any other relevant business

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

The Group meets on a monthly basis to discuss and taste wines of many types and from various regions. The group is for our enjoyment and fellowship while we taste some wine. There may also be occasional away-days to visit a region or a bodega. Group Leader: Karen Brown Email Address: wine.appreciation.thurs@u3ajavea.com 

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

Dear Member, 2025 has been another good year for U3A Javea. We celebrated our 20th anniversary with many of our Past Presidents, who have seen the organisation grow to around 1,200 members and over 45 Groups – hard to keep track of the exact numbers now! Luckily, we have a good Executive Committee, there are six of us, volunteers of varied ages, nationalities and skills looking after it all. Anyway, volunteering is good for you! Thinking of others, and trying…