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Tuesday 15th September 2026 Our first Travellers Tales presentation for the autumn will be given by the group leader, Angela Chantry. Angela will describe the recent tour of Namibia which she shared with Ally O’Brien. Venue: the Javea Players Studio; parking available at Mercadona in the old town, from where it is just a few minutes walk to the studio. Doors open at 10.30 hrs, with the presentation commencing at 11.00 hrs and lasting for approximately 1 hour. There will…

Over 80 members enjoyed a wonderful dinner on the outdoor terrace of the Club de Tenis Jávea – the general consensus being that the tapas to start were excellent, followed by a generous main course, and apple pudding with vanilla ice cream – and throughout the meal there were plenty of drinks served by very friendly and efficient waiters. James Hurst was on good form, as usual, providing his usual lively performance and a great choice of music for everyone…

(Plus not so new or old hands are very welcome.) Date: Wednesday 16th September Time: 10.30 – 12 noon Venue: La Bambula overlooking the Arenal beach (at the opposite end to the Parador). NB As always, please let me know if you would like to attend so that I can organise enough seating. Looking forward to seeing you, Sandra Group Leader: Sandra Von Esebeck Contact: new.members@u3ajavea.com

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The advertised talk “Football against the Nazis: The Death Match of Kyiv 1942” has been moved to Tuesday 29th September, Casa Cultura at 11am. This is because on the original date Casa Cultura will be closed as it is a fiesta day. So all U3A members are welcome on 29th September for what promises to be an engaging talk. And don’t worry if you don’t like football. It is more about war and how regimes use sport as propaganda both…

Tuesday 15th December 2026 – Salones Carrasco Jávea Programme 18.15 hrs: Guests arrive; pre-dinner drinks may be purchased from the bar. 18.55 hrs: Guests seated 19.00 hrs: Dinner with drinks included (see menu below) 20.30 hrs: The Entertainers’ Christmas Show This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season, with many of your favourite songs that you will know and love! The first part of the show will be festive songs – feel free to sing along! –…

Saturday 5th September 2026 – Booking for this event will close this weekend, so if you haven’t reserved your place yet and would like to join us all, please send an email to the group leader, Angela Chantry: dine.dance.angela@gmail.com The evening will take place on the terrace at the Restaurante Club de Tenis Jávea, so come and enjoy a night out chatting with friends and dancing under the stars, with music played by our favourite DJ, James Hurst! Programme 18.45…

Christmas is Coming! This is your chance to book your Christmas Day lunch early and have it all sorted. A few months ago we asked for expressions of interest for a U3A Christmas Day lunch. We wanted to provide a setting where like-minded people could get together and have some FUN at what can be a lonely and difficult time. We now have the menu which is below at a total price of 50€ which includes three courses, wine or…

Assist members to learn Spanish!

Friday 16th October 2026 – THIS WALK IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. NAMES FOR THE RESERVE LIST ONLY. Gandia Beach to Xeraco Beach takes you past quiet, natural dunes and open shorelines away from big buildings, often utilizing wooden pathways for an easy, scenic stroll by the Mediterranean.  While the walk is simple, it passes through a protected ecological zone with several unique features: The Dunes of Playa de l’Auir – This is one of the very few undisturbed sand dune…

Let me share with you the exciting plans History Group has lined up for this Autumn. We host a History talk every month on the second Tuesday, held in the nice modern setting of Casa Cultura in the Old Town. It’s a great spot, and best of all, entry is absolutely free. The talks kick off at 11am sharp. Our speakers are mostly fellow U3A members, just like you, who put a lot of effort into digging up fascinating stories.…

The Discussion group at the last meeting before summer break on 3rd July navigated the complex layers of the Spanish state apparatus. At the beginning, we needed time to move beyond daily media noise to analyse the structural mechanics of how corruption is perceived versus how it is legally executed. The core takeaways and international insights unfolded across four major themes: 1. The Baseline Paradox: Public Perception vs. Structural Reality was about the cultural scepticism among Spanish and foreign residents.…

Summer Party

Our last Travellers Tales presentation before the summer break was given by Hugh Epsom, who described a wonderful trip that he and Gillian had enjoyed in September 2024 to Zanzibar.  We discovered what a beautiful and interesting island it is, as Hugh took us on a journey through its history, the slave trade, spices, cuisine and culinary delights, the towns and buildings, beaches, and much more, not forgetting that Stone Town was where Freddie Mercury was born! Members gave Hugh…

Rock, Rioja & Roger: A Musical Tour Through Spain

12th – 20th April 2027 (8 nights, dates to be confirmed). A new Spanish Culture & Cuisine trip is being planned to Extremadura, a western Spanish region bordering Portugal. If you have not been to this area before, make a note of the proposed date in your diary! Extremadura is an area of mountains, forests, lakes and reserves, notably Monfragüe National Park and Cornalvo Natural Park, both sheltering diverse birdlife. As well as seeing the fauna and flora of the…