General Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month (except August) at the Salón GL, Avenida Mediterráneo 32, Teulada (see below for directions and parking).
Doors are opened at 9:30 a.m. to enable members to join the U3A, renew membership, meet members of the Committee and Group Leaders, register for travel trips, buy tickets for social events and register for groups.
Coffee and soft drinks can be purchased before the formal part of the meeting starts.
All the desks will close promptly at 10:30 a.m., when the formal part of the meeting starts. This will begin with the President’s report and is followed by reports from the Treasurer, Travel Group Treasurer, Groups Coordinator and Cultural Arts. This lasts for about one hour and is normally followed by a presentation by a guest speaker.
The membership subscription for 2019 is 10 euros per person.
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Algemesi, Lunch in El Palmar and Boat trip on Albufera Lake
Sunday 8th September 2019
Led by: Anne Cattle & Lynn Clark
email travel-events@u3amoraira-
This day trip will provide the opportunity to visit the region immediately to the west and south of Valencia. The cost includes a visit to a Festival in Algemesi, Paella Lunch in El Palmar and a Boat Trip on the lake.
Our next port of call will be the village of El Palmar. Once an island, it is now accessible via a narrow road and even narrower bridge and is situated close to the City of Valencia on the banks of the Albufera lake. Once Europe’s largest fresh water lake, much of the area has been turned over to the cultivation of rice, but the Albufera is still home to carp and eels and an extensive bird reserve with, among others, egrets and blue herons making their home there. The fishing boats which line the canals on each side of the village bear witness to the main livelihood of its inhabitants.
Cost 40 euros per person
Lecturer: Cheda Panajotovic
This is a story about the ending of what is normally referred to as ‘The Middle Ages’. The title explains the very end of the era when Columbus stumbled upon the West Indies and the age of world domination by Europe’s faster developing countries began.
But the story is not that simple. We need to see how the world was changing at the time and what part was played by the Black Death (1348), the gentle almost unseen ending of serfdom, the rise of a new kind of middle class and their hunger for education.
With the increase of wealth among the landholding classes, luxury goods were all important and traders were competing of who could import, create or supply the best.
In Italy, the richest bankers and traders decorated their palaces with whatever luxury money could buy. Leading the need for wishing nothing but the best of the best was the Church of Rome, re-building and re-inventing itself in so many ways.
The Italian Renaissance was thus born, served by artists like Da Vinci and Michelangelo. It was soon to spread throughout Europe and beyond.
Group leader: David Rohl
The Ancient Egypt group is dedicated to the study of pharaonic Egypt from the Predynastic Age to the absorption of the Nile valley into the Roman Empire in 30 BC. Over the course of the project, we will be covering many different aspects of Egyptian civilisation, some of which you won’t be able to read about in popular books on the subject. But, don’t let that put you off! The presentations will be easy to follow and full of wonderful visuals … so you can just relax and let the magic of Egypt and the rest of the Ancient World wash over you like the gentle waters of the River Nile.
The group is led by one of the world’s best-known Egyptologists – writer, TV presenter, renowned international lecturer, historian and archaeologist, David Rohl, who has spent more than fifty years exploring the landscapes of the ancient Near East – from the high mountain valleys of Eden in mythical Persia to the vast barren deserts bordering ancient Kemet (the ‘Black Land’ = the Nile valley). He is best known for his internationally acclaimed TV documentary series ‘Pharaohs and Kings’, ‘In Search of Eden’, ‘The Egyptian Genesis’, and as a leading figure in the multi-award-winning cinema documentary ‘Patters of Evidence – The Exodus’. David has also written five bestselling books translated into twelve languages.
David Rohl, presenter of Pharaohs and Kings (Channel Four and Discovery Channel 1995).The group meets every third Monday of the month at the Salon de Actos, in la Senieta theatre, Moraira, starting at 10.30am and finishing around midday. Each meeting begins with a seventy-minute (or so) presentation on the day’s subject, employing David’s stunning visuals and informative graphics. Group members are then encouraged to participate in a Q & A discussion for the remaining fifteen minutes of the session.
Due to David’s international lecturing, archaeological research and TV commitments, there may be occasions in the year when he will be away and the lecture is postponed to the following month. However, confirmation of each lecture will be notified to all members, approximately one week before the meeting, giving the lecture title and a short explanation of the subject.
The monthly talks are not always entirely restricted to Egypt, since David will be throwing in the occasional lecture on the history and archaeology of the Old Testament, the ‘Heroic Age’ of Bronze Age Greece, the Minoan bull-leaping culture of Crete, the warlike Hittites of Anatolia (modern Turkey), and the ancient civilisations of Mesopotamia (modern Iraq and Syria), as well as some ‘specials’ on completely different but nevertheless fascinating topics such as the legendary epic tale of the Trojan War and the Romano-Spanish traditions surrounding the Sangreal (‘Holy Grail’).
MORELLA
17th to 21st September 2019
5 days, 4 nights
Trip leader Lynn Clark & Sue Popkin
On this trip we will be visiting some of the 68 small towns and villages that have been awarded the designation ‘Most Beautiful Villages in Spain’. Four of these villages are in Comunidad Valenciana and we will visit three of them plus two more that are located just over the border with Aragon.
COST €260 PER PERSON
Including half board at the Hotel and some lunches are included during the trip.
The single room supplement is €60
This trip is now full but we do have a reserve list.
If you wish to be added to the reserve list please contact
Lecturer: Peter Atkinson
Banksy has said that “art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable”. A few of the items that we look at may meet one or both of these lofty aspirations. Less ambitiously, I hope you’ll find all the work to be pleasing or interesting.
Valencia Bioparc
(IN THE CENTRE OF VALENCIA CITY)
WEDNESDAY, 2nd OCTOBER 2019
Led by: Sue Popkin & Lynn Clark
This day trip will include return journey by coach from Moraira to Valencia Bioparc, entrance fee and a three-hour guided tour.
The Bioparc is split into three main sections. There are no cages in the Bioparc. Barriers are created naturally using rocks, rivers and bridges.
African Savannah: You will find herbivores here such as Zebras, Impalas, Storks, Giraffes and White Rhinoceroses and you will be able to pet giraffes as they come over to see what’s going on. Another area shows Lions, Mongooses and Elephants.
Equatorial Africa: The largest section within the park, with the greatest amount of eco-systems and habitats. Here there is a large section for African birds, and you will also see Monkeys and Gorillas.
Madagascar: This is the place to venture to if you want to meet some Lemurs. These are the ones you can get closest too as they are free to run around in the area where you will be.
Lunch is not included, however, throughout the Bioparc you will find various places to eat such as the Samburu Restaurant that offers a 3-course meal or there is a snack bar in the Ndoki area which offers sandwiches or an Adult Menu offering hamburgers, chicken wings etc.
You are not allowed to take food into the Bioparc because feeding the animals is strictly prohibited.
So join us for a fantastic day out where you can really get up close to the animals and enjoy what has been described as the most advanced zoo within Europe.
Cost of the trip 35€
If you are interested in this trip please either put your name and email address on the list at the travel desk or email
Sue Popkin at sue.popkin@u3amoraira-teulada.org
General Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month (except August) at the Salón GL, Avenida Mediterráneo 32, Teulada (see below for directions and parking).
Doors are opened at 9:30 a.m. to enable members to join the U3A, renew membership, meet members of the Committee and Group Leaders, register for travel trips, buy tickets for social events and register for groups.
Coffee and soft drinks can be purchased before the formal part of the meeting starts.
All the desks will close promptly at 10:30 a.m., when the formal part of the meeting starts. This will begin with the President’s report and is followed by reports from the Treasurer, Travel Group Treasurer, Groups Coordinator and Cultural Arts. This lasts for about one hour and is normally followed by a presentation by a guest speaker.
The membership subscription for 2019 is 10 euros per person.
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Date: Monday 14th October 2019 10:30
Location: Salón de Actos, Espai la Senieta, Moraira (next to the large free car park)
Subject: The Double life and Amazing Works of Grayson Perry
Lecturer: John Hopwood
It would be very difficult to find another artist anywhere near as colourful and as eccentric as Grayson Perry!
He suffered an extremely traumatic childhood during which he discovered his penchant for wearing women’s clothes.
This was followed by times of being a penniless young ‘punk’ living in a squat in London.
However, he chose his fellow squatters well with one being Stephen Jones, now probably the most respected, radical and important milliner of the 20th and early 21st centuries and the other Boy George who needs little introduction.
During this time Perry decided to become an artist and his studies were eventually rewarded with a BA from Portsmouth Polytechnic in 1982.
He started his career as a very controversial ‘Transvestite Potter’, but he has since become a Turner-Prize-winning artist – the only potter ever to receive that award – a BAFTA-winning documentary maker, an author, a social commentator, a museum curator, a Reith lecturer and a devoted husband and father.
In addition to his celebrated pottery creations Grayson Perry is also a creator of the most wonderful and colourful tapestries woven on Flemish looms and of minutely detailed large scale etchings.
He is a consummate self-publicist, which may have been necessary at the beginning of his career, but no longer now that he is one of the most well-known British artists alive.
This talk is full of humour, of pathos and occasionally, perhaps, what may be considered by some, rather offensive works of this amazing and utterly unique artist.
GUADALEST DAY TRIP
Visit to Font d’Algar Waterfalls and
Sightseeing and Shopping in Guadalest
Wednesday 16th October 2019
Leader: Lynn Clark & Sue Popkin
Las Fuentes del Algar or Fonts de l’Algar are located about 15 km from Benimantell in Callosa d’en Sarria (Alicante).
In ancient times the waters of Fuentes del Algar were considered sources of health and wealth. Even thought that could rejuvenated swimmers.
Las Fuentes del Algar or Fonts de l’Algar are a natural paradise where the Algar river forms numerous waterfalls and tolls (natural pools) of great beauty where you can even take bath in summer.
After we have visited the waterfalls and had coffee, we will then take the coach up to Guadalest. The village appears perched on a tiny pinnacle rising into the sky which makes it look absolutely amazing. This gives beautiful views of the green valley with many other mountains in the background.
You will find many shops selling souvenirs, crafts and local produce such as honey, wine, handbags etc.
Guadalest is famous for two buildings, the first is Guadalest castle (Castell de Guadalest) which can only be accessed by walking through a 15 foot long tunnel carved out of the rock. This is known as the Portal de San Jose. The castle was built by the Moors over 1,300 years ago. In 1609 King Felipe the third ordered all the Moors to be expelled leading to an uprising after which the Moors were defeated and left Spain.
The other famous building that you will often see photographed or on postcards is the white bell tower of Penon de la Alcala which rises up seemingly precariously perched on the mountainside.
Cost of the trip is €15.00
Including entrance to the waterfalls
If you are interested in this trip please either put your name and email address on the list at the travel desk or email
Lynn Clark at travel-events@u3amoraira-teulada.org
Giving the name of the trip
Group leader: David Rohl
The Ancient Egypt group is dedicated to the study of pharaonic Egypt from the Predynastic Age to the absorption of the Nile valley into the Roman Empire in 30 BC. Over the course of the project, we will be covering many different aspects of Egyptian civilisation, some of which you won’t be able to read about in popular books on the subject. But, don’t let that put you off! The presentations will be easy to follow and full of wonderful visuals … so you can just relax and let the magic of Egypt and the rest of the Ancient World wash over you like the gentle waters of the River Nile.
The group is led by one of the world’s best-known Egyptologists – writer, TV presenter, renowned international lecturer, historian and archaeologist, David Rohl, who has spent more than fifty years exploring the landscapes of the ancient Near East – from the high mountain valleys of Eden in mythical Persia to the vast barren deserts bordering ancient Kemet (the ‘Black Land’ = the Nile valley). He is best known for his internationally acclaimed TV documentary series ‘Pharaohs and Kings’, ‘In Search of Eden’, ‘The Egyptian Genesis’, and as a leading figure in the multi-award-winning cinema documentary ‘Patters of Evidence – The Exodus’. David has also written five bestselling books translated into twelve languages.
David Rohl, presenter of Pharaohs and Kings (Channel Four and Discovery Channel 1995).The group meets every third Monday of the month at the Salon de Actos, in la Senieta theatre, Moraira, starting at 10.30am and finishing around midday. Each meeting begins with a seventy-minute (or so) presentation on the day’s subject, employing David’s stunning visuals and informative graphics. Group members are then encouraged to participate in a Q & A discussion for the remaining fifteen minutes of the session.
Due to David’s international lecturing, archaeological research and TV commitments, there may be occasions in the year when he will be away and the lecture is postponed to the following month. However, confirmation of each lecture will be notified to all members, approximately one week before the meeting, giving the lecture title and a short explanation of the subject.
The monthly talks are not always entirely restricted to Egypt, since David will be throwing in the occasional lecture on the history and archaeology of the Old Testament, the ‘Heroic Age’ of Bronze Age Greece, the Minoan bull-leaping culture of Crete, the warlike Hittites of Anatolia (modern Turkey), and the ancient civilisations of Mesopotamia (modern Iraq and Syria), as well as some ‘specials’ on completely different but nevertheless fascinating topics such as the legendary epic tale of the Trojan War and the Romano-Spanish traditions surrounding the Sangreal (‘Holy Grail’).
Lecturer: Rosalind Miranda
The Art World, when you look into it, must be one of the strangest institutions that exists today. It is fuelled on the one hand by greed, by people who want to make money; and on the other hand by gullibility, by people who are too willing to believe what they hope might be true.
Many injustices exist in the Art World. If you don’t have a name that is recognized, it is very difficult to get more than a small amount for your work . . . if, that is, you can manage to sell it at all. Sign the same painting with a famous name and it might sell for more than the GNP of a small nation.
We will look at some of the things that can determine the amount for which a work of art might sell; at some things that are being passed off as “art”; at some of the hoaxes that have been put over on the public; and at some of the best art forgers.
General Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month (except August) at the Salón GL, Avenida Mediterráneo 32, Teulada (see below for directions and parking).
Doors are opened at 9:30 a.m. to enable members to join the U3A, renew membership, meet members of the Committee and Group Leaders, register for travel trips, buy tickets for social events and register for groups.
Coffee and soft drinks can be purchased before the formal part of the meeting starts.
All the desks will close promptly at 10:30 a.m., when the formal part of the meeting starts. This will begin with the President’s report and is followed by reports from the Treasurer, Travel Group Treasurer, Groups Coordinator and Cultural Arts. This lasts for about one hour and is normally followed by a presentation by a guest speaker.
The membership subscription for 2019 is 10 euros per person.
Latest Agenda for the General Meeting
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Lecturer: Angela Chantry
Subject: A journey through the fascinating history of the“Royal Town” of Xàbia / Jávea.
The presentation takes a journey through the fascinating history of Jávea, revealing that the town had a place in events belonging to the great history of Spain: from the rock paintings in the caves of the Montgó; the Roman salt works; the Muslim farmers who lived and worked in settlements on the terraced farm land; El Cid’s landing by sea; Phillip III who granted Jávea the status of “Royal Town”; the attacks by pirates; the booming raisin industry – Jávea has a very interesting past and it was not until 1981 that the town really began to take part in Spain’s booming tourist industry.
VISIT TO TURRON
& CHOCOLATE FACTORIES
Thursday – 14th November 2019
Led by Sue Popkin & Lynn Clark
Making Turron
We will begin our day with a tour of the Turron Factory in Jijona with ample time to visit the shop and purchase supplies of this typically Spanish confectionery.
We will then visit Campello for lunch where you we will have a three course meal which is included in the price of the trip. The restaurant is opposite Campello’s beautiful beach.
From there we will travel to Villajoyosa for a guided tour of the Valor Chocolate Factory and again we will visit the shop to stock up with chocolate for our return trip to Teulada.
Cost of the trip 35€
If you are interested in this trip please either put your name and email address on the list at the travel desk
or email Sue Popkin sue.popkin@u3amoraira-teulada.org
Group leader: David Rohl
The Ancient Egypt group is dedicated to the study of pharaonic Egypt from the Predynastic Age to the absorption of the Nile valley into the Roman Empire in 30 BC. Over the course of the project, we will be covering many different aspects of Egyptian civilisation, some of which you won’t be able to read about in popular books on the subject. But, don’t let that put you off! The presentations will be easy to follow and full of wonderful visuals … so you can just relax and let the magic of Egypt and the rest of the Ancient World wash over you like the gentle waters of the River Nile.
The group is led by one of the world’s best-known Egyptologists – writer, TV presenter, renowned international lecturer, historian and archaeologist, David Rohl, who has spent more than fifty years exploring the landscapes of the ancient Near East – from the high mountain valleys of Eden in mythical Persia to the vast barren deserts bordering ancient Kemet (the ‘Black Land’ = the Nile valley). He is best known for his internationally acclaimed TV documentary series ‘Pharaohs and Kings’, ‘In Search of Eden’, ‘The Egyptian Genesis’, and as a leading figure in the multi-award-winning cinema documentary ‘Patters of Evidence – The Exodus’. David has also written five bestselling books translated into twelve languages.
David Rohl, presenter of Pharaohs and Kings (Channel Four and Discovery Channel 1995).The group meets every third Monday of the month at the Salon de Actos, in la Senieta theatre, Moraira, starting at 10.30am and finishing around midday. Each meeting begins with a seventy-minute (or so) presentation on the day’s subject, employing David’s stunning visuals and informative graphics. Group members are then encouraged to participate in a Q & A discussion for the remaining fifteen minutes of the session.
Due to David’s international lecturing, archaeological research and TV commitments, there may be occasions in the year when he will be away and the lecture is postponed to the following month. However, confirmation of each lecture will be notified to all members, approximately one week before the meeting, giving the lecture title and a short explanation of the subject.
The monthly talks are not always entirely restricted to Egypt, since David will be throwing in the occasional lecture on the history and archaeology of the Old Testament, the ‘Heroic Age’ of Bronze Age Greece, the Minoan bull-leaping culture of Crete, the warlike Hittites of Anatolia (modern Turkey), and the ancient civilisations of Mesopotamia (modern Iraq and Syria), as well as some ‘specials’ on completely different but nevertheless fascinating topics such as the legendary epic tale of the Trojan War and the Romano-Spanish traditions surrounding the Sangreal (‘Holy Grail’).
Lecturer: Peter Atkinson
Title: Intersecting Lives: John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Lyndon Baines Johnson
While attempting throughout to separate reality from myth, I shall look at the lives, personalities and careers of the two men and at the difficult relationship between them. They had very different backgrounds, the privileged New Englander and the humbler Texas farm boy, and each had significant strengths and deep flaws. The presentation will range across more than half a century but there will be some emphasis on the 60s, the decade of their presidencies, when the principal issues were the cold war, civil rights, Vietnam, and the assassination and its aftermath. It is a story of two fascinating individuals living through interesting and challenging times.
LA ZENIA BOULEVARD
PRE-CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
WEDNESDAY, 27TH NOVEMBER 2019
Leaders: Lynn Clark & Sue Popkin
La Zenia Boulevard is the largest shopping Centre in the province of Alicante. It is designed as a Shopping City and represents a new concept of shopping and looks like a real Mediterranean town, with streets and squares. 150 stores such as Adidas, Alcampo, C&A, H&M, Zara, Zara (Home), Mango, Swarovski, Media Mart, and the largest PRIMARK store in Europe. The complex itself also has many restaurants, tapas bars and cafés.
Cost of the trip €10.00
If you are interested in this trip please either put your name and email address on the list at the Travel desk or email
Lynn Clark at travel-events@u3amoraira-teulada.org
Giving the name of the trip