5:30pm doors open, for 6:00pm start (ends 7:45pm) U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required Walter Goodfellow (Rowan Atkinson), the vicar for the small English country parish of Little Wallop, is so preoccupied with writing the perfect sermon that he has let his marriage to Gloria (Kristin Scott Thomas) go stale, but […]
Day Trip to the Albufera Natural Park May 28th 2026Leader: Coral Guise-Smith.Enjoy a wonderfully relaxing day out exploring one of Valencia’s most beautiful natural treasures. Coach Departure from Moraira 9.30 Your day begins with a comfortable coach ride from Moraira. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic journey north through the Costa Blanca towards Valencia.Coach […]
Walk leaders: Alex & Elaine Meeting PointCar Park Teulada poligono in front of ecopark entrance.GPS: 38°43’43.1″N 0°05’36.4″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,5 kmAround tracks and paths in countryside of Teulada-Benissa Berdica areaTerrainWalking SurfaceRoads and tracks, part muddy and uneven if wet. Some trail through the fields.Ascent60m ascent over 2 medium steep size hillsDirections to Meeting PointFrom Teulada-Moraira:Drive […]
Walk leaders: Alex & Elaine Meeting PointCar Park Teulada poligono in front of ecopark entrance.GPS: 38°43’43.1″N 0°05’36.4″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,5 kmAround tracks and paths in countryside of Teulada-Benissa Berdica areaTerrainWalking SurfaceRoads and tracks, part muddy and uneven if wet. Some trail through the fields.Ascent60m ascent over 2 medium steep size hillsDirections to Meeting PointFrom Teulada-Moraira:Drive […]
Speaker: David Ebsworth In a remarkable addition to his existing talks about the Spanish Civil War, David Ebsworth now takes us on one of Franco’s real-life 1938 battlefield tours. Join him – and 1930s Coventry school-teacher Mary Walker, an ardent supporter of General Franco – as we meet some of their actual fellow-travellers, hear from […]
Bodegas Castaño is located in Yecla, a small town in the north of the province of Murcia. The Castaño family has always been considered a pioneer in the area, experimenting with the grape variety Monastrell to both create straight wines and blend it with other varieties, introducing the latest technology, not only in the vineyard […]
Speaker: Rosalind Miranda Not surprisingly, this talk was inspired by the recent heist of the crown jewels from the Louvre last year. When I started looking into it, I learned that the FBI estimates that $4 to $6 billion worth of art is stolen each year! I will go into why this happens, & some of the […]
Having enjoyed an excellent meal at The Olive Tree Restaurant last December, we have booked the same restaurant again for our summer meal on Thursday, 2nd July at lunchtime. This will be the final event before the summer break. Menu and full details of how to book were sent to all group members on Sunday, […]
All members are cordially invited to join members of the Committee and friends old and new for a coffee and chat. You can also find out about upcoming Travel Trips and ask any questions you have for the Committee.
Trip Leader: Jacqui Bayliss assisted by Amanda Jordon You will have the opportunity to spend the day in either Valencia city centre or the Bonaire shopping centre. Valencia is considered to be one of the most interesting cities in Spain. On a day trip you can experience within a short distance from the centre: Bonaire […]
Get Ready for the Adventure of a Lifetime! Sailing 5 September 2026 on MSC Magnifica.7 Nights of Pure Scandinavian Magic Trip Leaders: Carole and Paul Clark Our unforgettable holiday begins in Alicante, where we fly to the stylish and vibrant city of Copenhagen to embark on an incredible 7-night Scandinavian voyage aboard the magnificent MSC Magnifica. Arrival in Copenhagen […]
All members are warmly invited to come along and meet friends old and new and enjoy a complementray coffee, tea or soft drink and slice of cake. Committee members will also be there to answer questions and to receive any comments/suggestions you have.
Speaker: Angela Chantry Desert Queen: The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell, Adventurer, Adviser to Kings & Ally of Lawrence of Arabia Turning away from privileged Victorian Britain, Gertrude Bell explored and mapped the world of the Arabs, winning the trust of Arab sheikhs and chieftains along the way. When the First World War erupted and […]
Walk leaders: Alex & Elaine Meeting PointAlgas car park. GPS: 38°40’53.2″N 0°07’12.6″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,17 kmFrom Algas to Cap Blanc and loop backTerrainWalking SurfacePavement and road, undulating, Some steps.AscentA few short steep roadsDirections to Meeting PointGo along the Moraira to Calpe road. At the first roundabout turn left to go down to the Algas car […]
Walk leaders: Alex & Elaine Meeting PointAlgas car park. GPS: 38°40’53.2″N 0°07’12.6″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,17 kmFrom Algas to Cap Blanc and loop backTerrainWalking SurfacePavement and road, undulating, Some steps.AscentA few short steep roadsDirections to Meeting PointGo along the Moraira to Calpe road. At the first roundabout turn left to go down to the Algas car […]
