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Our last meeting before summer break was held as usual at Javea Social Centre. The core 10 members were attending despite the heat, when quite a few left for cooler countries, or had visitors. The subject is very broad, and we tried to narrow it to a few main questions: For the first question, we drew on insights from various political and geopolitical analysts. The general view was that diplomacy isn’t dead — it’s just being sidelined. Not because it…

Much More Than Folk Music!

Enjoy the rich architectural heritage of Alcoi

Wednesday 20th – Sunday 31st May 2026 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST being sought for this new Spanish Culture & Cuisine 12-day tour – no commitment at this stage – but if the tour appeals to you (subject, of course, to the price), please send an email to the group leader, Angela Chantry: spanish.culture.cuisine@u3ajavea.com DAY 1 Wednesday 20th May: Jávea / Borriana (186 km) / Reus (194 km) 08.30 hrs: Departure from Golden Star Apartments, Calle Bruselas, Jávea Arenal. 08.45 hrs: Departure…

Places still available to join a helpful friendly group for support in losing weight

If you missed this talk from our ever popular Peter Atkinson he has now provided us with a video of it so that it can be watched at home. Here’s the link to our YouTube Channel where you can watch it on your phone, laptop, tablet or iPad.

Places still available to join a helpful friendly group for support in losing weight

4-day trip – Captivating Historical and Architectural Sites in Albarracin and Teruel

A 3-day trip from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st September 2025 DAY 1 Friday 19th September 08.30 hrs: Departure from Golden Star Apartments, Calle Bruselas, Jávea Arenal. 08.45 hrs: Departure from Interiors, opposite side of the road, Jávea Port. 09.00 hrs: Pickup at Mas y Mas, N332, if required. 10.30 hrs: Arrival in Algamesi, free time for refreshments and for those who are interested, a visit to the Museu Valencià de la Festa de Algemesí. 12.30 hrs: Reboard the coach…

Amazing China – May 2026

Existing members also welcome!

With health services in developed countries increasingly burdened by chronic illness linked to lifestyle choices, last Friday of May, we talked about the role governments might play in supporting healthier ways of living. The discussion focused mainly on diet, specifically, the dominance of ultra-processed foods: cheap, convenient, and engineered for maximum craving, but lacking in nutritional value. Nineteen attendees explored the forces that shape our daily food choices, and the picture that emerged was far more complex than just individual…

Los Lagos Woods

David Ebsworth, a familiar face from his Spanish Civil War talks, was back with us today to share his latest adventure. This time, he invited us to step into Franco’s Spain in 1938, tagging along on one of the dictator’s very real battlefield tours. The Group, David, and Coventry schoolteacher Mary Walker—an enthusiastic Franco fan—embarked on a whirlwind journey through history. Along the way, we bumped into some of their actual travel companions, swapped stories with the tour guides, and…

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Granadella Woods

Don't miss the chance to book for this event which promises to be the highlight of the year!