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Booking is now open for this Spanish Culture & Cuisine day trip which wil be taking place on 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 enroute. 11.00 hrs: Arrival at the Museu Escolar de Puçol for a guided tour and the White…

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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…

All members are warmly invited to come together to start the Christmas season, enjoying a glass of wine (or beer or soft drink)with some tapas, whilst being entertained by Dave Manhattan, who sings a range of popular songs. This is a subsidised event for 7.50€ per person for a fabulous afternoon from 1-3pm at Salones Carrasco. Book your place(s) on the form below and pay by card online or bank transfer. Details available once you complete and submit the form

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…

Kate MacDonald is delighted to offer members of U3A Javea a discount on painting bundles of 4 classes to be used whenever you like at just €90 (normal price €100) Drop in class €30 Classes are on Monday 10.30am-12.30pm and Wednesday 6-8pm. More workshops to be added. Experimenting with oil, acrylic, gouache, watercolour and all drawing materials. Exploring all subject matter but can be tailored to your particular needs. All materials included. Plus coffee, snacks and wine for the evening…

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…

President: Claude Grealy opened the meeting by welcoming members and pointing out that, at the same time last year we met at the Casa de Cultura, and with the Denia Rock Choir as special guests then too. That was the morning after the terrible Dana in Valencia, from which people are still even now slowly recovering. He then called on the Committee to present their reports. Vice President: Margaret March reported that she still had oversight of IT matters for…

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…

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