Category: U3A News
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Reading Group – April book review
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens – gets the ‘thumbs up’ from all the Group members While this wasn’t a novel I would have chosen to read for myself and having seen some film adaptations, the Reading Group challenges us all to get out of our comfort reading zone and try something different. This was Dickens…
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A great day at the Castaño bodega in Yecla
Early on Thursday morning 11th June, under low cloud and grey skies, 32 members of the Moraira-Teulada U3A Wine Tasting group departed by bus to the Castaño Bodega at Yecla in northern Murcia province. We were met by our guide Raquel, whom many of us had met before from her visits to present Castaño wines to…
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China & Yangtze River Cruise Adventure 2026
After 18 months of planning and anticipation, 40 members of U3A Moraira–Teulada finally set off on our China and Yangtze River Cruise adventure — and what an unforgettable journey it proved to be! From the moment we arrived in Beijing, we were immersed in a country full of contrasts, where ancient history sits alongside futuristic…
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Petanque Group 4
Not only do this group compete to win the game they also compete to wear the ‘loudest shirts’. Here’s Gerry and Derek getting ready for a game on Thursday afternoon. Where do they get them from???
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Reading Group – Book Reviews from January
A belated report from the Reading Group discussing two books
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Dining Out group meet in May at the Soho restaurant in Moraira
On May 19th, the Dining Out group held the last of their dining events before the summer break at the Soho restaurant in Moraira. This was the first time that the group had dined at Soho as the restaurant opened only a few months ago. It is run by 2 brothers, chef Love and Gur,…
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Gardening Group to close
This group will unfortuantely have to cease if a leader is not found. Eileen Brown, who ably led the group for several years, has had to step down due to other commitments and none of the existing members have come forward to take her place. If you have an interest in gardening and would like…
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Let’s do Lunch on Wednesday 27 May
Looks like the ladies are having a whale of a time! Chatting and laughing and enjoying good food. No better way to spend an afternoon!
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Reading Group – April
For this month’s U3A Reading Group, the book we chose was a work of Non-Fiction. ATTENTION ALL SHIPPING. A journey round the Shipping Forecast by Charles Connelly. For those of us of a Certain Age! When BBC radio was almost the only source of entertainment and news, the Shipping Forecast was a familiar and comforting…
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SupaUkes
The Supaukes were really pleased to support the Royal British Legion at the event organised by Pam’s People on St George’s Day, 23 April 2026. We played for almost an hour to a very enthusiastic audience and the event was well supported. The Supaukes are always happy to play to support good causes and other…
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Two retiring Committee Members thanked
Two Committee Members retired at the end of the 2025/26 year and as they were both at the Charity Quiz on Monday 27 April they were both presented with a gift to show our appreciation for their service to the U3A. Annette Warr retired after serving as Treasurer and then as a member without portfolio.…
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Charity Quiz – 27 April
We had a good turn out for this popular event held at Casa Lili, Moraira. There were 10 tables with teams of 6 who all enjoyed a delicious 2 course meal with a drink served by the ever friendly and efficient staff. The questions were interesting and varied making it a good challenge. The scores…