U3A communications

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…

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 (easy/moderate) with an elevation of no more than 250 m. Following the walk we will have lunch, with drinks included, at the Casa Granja San Miguel, Salem – a restaurant…

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 which 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 2025 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…

A reminder to members that this presentation is fully booked – please do not arrive at the Jávea Players Studio unless you already have a confirmed reservation. If you would like to join the waiting list in case of cancellations, please send an email to Angela Chantry at the address below. Thursday 15th January 2026 This special presentation will be given by U3A member Christine Betterton Jones. Christine will relate the story of how her parents came to meet in…

This year’s AGM will take place on FRIDAY 30 January 2026 at the Casa de Cultura, Javea from 11am (doors open 10.30am) please make a note in your diary. In preparation for the meeting, members are invited to apply for a post on the Executive Committee having regard to the following information: President – Claude Grealy is willing to continue in post Vice President – Margaret March is willing to continue in post. Secretary – Gillian Flaxman is willing to…

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

Around 50 Travellers Tales members enjoyed sherry and mince pies at the last meeting for the year, after which the group leader, Angela Chantry, gave a presentation on Discovering More of Portugal. Angela thanked everyone present for their continued support, and presented Christmas gifts to Wendy & John Ranger, Ally O’Brien and Brenda Bates for the help which they have given throughout the year. Report by Angela and photos by Wendy. The group will meet again on Tuesday 20th January,…

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…