U3A Moraira-Teulada

Wine Tasting- New Date -Tuesday, 13th May 2025
2025-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Madrid) | Hill Top Bar & Grill, Calle Móstoles, Tabaira, Moraira
Our next Wine Tasting will now be on Tuesday, 13th May, when ‘the dynamic duo’, Domingo and Franco, will be presenting wines from the Corcovo bodega in Valdepeñas. This tasting was originally scheduled for 10th April, but it has come to our attention that the April date falls within the UK Easter school holiday period and many of our regular attendees will not be in Spain at that time. If they are in Spain, then it is very likely that their family will be visiting. We want to ensure that Domingo has a well-attended event, making his 850 km round trip from Valdepeñas worthwhile.
We are not yet open for bookings, but please make a diary note. Invitations will be sent to all group members in April.
If you wish to join the group, please email wine.tasting@u3amoraira-teulada.org

Conclave
2025-05-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:00pm doors open, for 5:30pm start (ends 8:30pm)

U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required

After the unexpected death of the beloved Pope, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running the covert process of electing his successor. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrenceuncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake–secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.

The Earth is not Flat
2025-05-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Alan Hunton

Ancient civilisations had little understanding of our planet and the general opinion was that it was flat or saucer shaped. All the heavenly bodies appeared to revolve around the Earth. Pythagoras and other Greek philosophers working in Alexandria in Egypt during the first millennium BC disproved the flat Earth theory and within a short period of time had discovered the size of the Earth and Moon and the distances between them. The influence of Aristotle and Ptolemy and the teachings of the Church stalled any further progress and it wasnot until the seventeenth century that Kepler and Galileo could show beyond doubt that the planets went round the Sun using the earliest telescopes as aids.We will also discover that in the 18 th Century, Nevil Maskelyne found a way of ‘weighing’ the Earth by taking a very large plumb line on a series of rambles in the Scottish Highlands.

River Cruise Paris to Amsterdam - May 2025
2025-05-07 08:00 - 2025-05-18 17:00 | Alacant
THE RHINE & MOSELLE: CANALS, VINEYARDS & CASTLES WITH 2 NIGHTS IN PARIS

7th May 2025

10 Day River Cruise Paris to Amsterdam

Leader: Coral Guise-Smith

River Cruise Summary

The Avalon YourWay river cruise vacation begins with two nights in romantic Paris in the Paris Marriott Opéra Ambassador hotel or similar. See the legendary landmarks of the “City of Light,” including Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre Museum with its elegant glass pyramid contrasting its ancient architecture. Take a city tour to see all the must-see sights! Take a high-speed train from Paris to Luxembourg City and board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Remich on the beautiful Moselle River. Enjoy a guided walk in the charming wine village of Bernkastel and taste some of the region’s best wines. Cruise the Moselle River to the picturesque town of Cochem where the Riesling grape is cultivated. Sail onto the Rhine River to the quintessential Rhine valley town of Rüdesheim. Here visit the marvelous Mechanical Musical Instruments Museum and enjoy a stroll through the town’s famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. Cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. On a guided walk, see the famous twin-spired cathedral of Cologne, and explore the cobblestone streets of the Old City.Visit Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam, and see this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective—on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten.

SHIP AMENITIES

Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi throughout the ship

Panoramic windows throughout the ship

Elegant, contemporary design & decor

Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director

Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges

Covered Observation Lounge

Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day

Elevator

Non-smoking interior and staterooms

Fitness & Wellness

Included

Excursions are included for the stops in Paris, Remich/Luxembourg, Bernkastel, Cochem, Rudesheim, Cologne and Amsterdam. There is no obligation to participate in the day-by-day itinerary. Also there are usually three different ‘’walking’’ paced groups for the included excursions. There is a leisurely pace, moderate and then a more active pace. Guests are free to choose which would be more suitable for them.• For any hotel stays, this is on a bed and breakfast basis.• Full board on the ship includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Wine/ beer and soft drinks is served with lunch and dinner. Tea and coffee is available throughout the day and any other beverages can be purchased at the bar/• HAPPY HOUR – we have an included ‘’happy hour’’ which is pre dinner and usually during the Cruise Directors update/talk in the evening. This includes free wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks and x1 free cocktail.• All gratuities are included.

Prices

Category D – Deluxe Stateroom – Twin: £3762 per person

Category B – Panorama Suite – Twin: £4961 per person

Category A – Panorama Suite – Twin: £5111 per person

Category P – Panorama Suite – Twin: £5161 per person

The above pricing is based on cruise only..

It is too early to confirm flight prices. I believe Paris will be under €100and return from Amsterdam around the same. Return coach from Alicante around €15 per head.

As we are not bound by Avalon booking our flights there is the possibility to extend our/your stay in Paris and Amsterdam if you wish. Please confirm if this is something you would be interested in.

May Coffee Morning
2025-05-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Golf Club de Ifach, Carrer Mitgeta, 5, Benissa, Alicante, 03720, Spain
We hope you will come along and join us for a free cup of coffee at the lovely Ifach Golf Club with its splendid views. This will be an informal coffee morning and there will be no presentations.

The membership desk will be open from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. for those who wish to renew their membership for 2025 and for prospective new members who have already submitted online applications and wish to pay their subscriptions for 2025 in Cash.

Members who attend a coffee morning can meet other members, pay in cash for membership subscriptions, buy tickets for social events and travel trips, have the opportunity to talk to members of the Committee and, of course, to ask questions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Further information about U3A General Meetings and Coffee Morning can be found here.

Mediterranean Gold: An Olive Oil Experience in Relleu
2025-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Alacant
Trip Leader

For those who appreciate the finer things in life, an olive oil tour is more than just an excursion—it’s an invitation to immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions and breathtaking landscapes of Spain’s Mediterranean region. Nestled in the picturesque inland mountains of Alicante, the family-run olive grove in Relleu offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s most cherished ingredients: olive oil.

A Journey Through Olive Oil Heritage

The tour is a unique opportunity to witness the artistry and dedication behind olive oil production. From the moment you step onto the farm, you’ll be surrounded by the serene beauty of olive trees stretching across rolling hills, their silvery leaves glistening in the warm Spanish sun. The guided tour, led by an English-speaking expert, takes you through the entire process—from the cultivation of the trees to the pressing and extraction methods that yield the liquid gold we use in our kitchens.

A Sensory Delight: Tasting the Best of the Region

No visit would be complete without a tasting session. You’ll savor freshly pressed olive oil, expertly paired with rustic bread from a local bakery and ripe tomatoes bursting with Mediterranean flavor. As you dip and taste, you’ll discover the subtle nuances that distinguish high-quality olive oil, learning how to recognize its depth, complexity, and freshness.

An Escape to the Heart of Alicante’s Countryside

Beyond the culinary experience, this tour offers a perfect escape into the tranquil countryside of Alicante. Just a scenic 1-hour 15-minute to 1-hour 30-minute drive from Moraira, the journey itself is a feast for the eyes, with winding roads leading through valleys, mountains, and charming villages. It’s an ideal way to connect with nature while indulging in a truly authentic Spanish experience.

Tour Details:

Includes: English-speaking guide, guided tour of the olive grove, and an olive oil tasting paired with local bread, tomatoes, and water.

Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours.

Location: Relleu, Alicante.

Accessibility: Suitable for all ages; a wonderful experience for food lovers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone looking to explore Spain beyond its coastline.

After our Olive Oil tour, we shall return to the coach and will arrive at our restaurant for a quality lunch. La Cova Restaurant in El Campello is where we shall eat. There will be a 3-course menu with wine and water offered, and we can relax and be comfortable enjoying the ambiance and company of our companions for the day. After we finish our lunch, we shall return to our drop-off point at La Senieta in Moraira.

The cost for this fantastic day out will be 75 euros. Please book as quickly as possible to secure your place as this is a small tour and will fill quickly.

If you’re looking for a memorable day out, filled with flavor, tradition, and stunning landscapes, this olive oil tour is an experience not to be missed. Book your visit and savor the true taste of the Mediterranean!

Book your place Now !

Trap
2025-04-14 17:30 - 19:45 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:30pm doors open, for 6:00pm start (ends 7:45pm)

U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required

Everyone in the city is in a frenzy. Why? Because they’re up and ready to watch a concert performed by famous pop star Lady Raven. Two of her fans, a man named Cooper and his daughter Riley, attend the concert with high spirits, but things slowly begin to change their tune. Amongst the screams ofadoration and sounds of applause, the concert itself has a hidden identity: a front to fish out an infamous serial killer known as The Butcher. With security cameras rigged, armies of policemen with weapons at the ready, and police vehicles surrounding the venue, will anyone survive their concert experience or is there more to The Butcher than meets the eye?

(The plot was inspired by the Washington D.C. “Operation Flagship” sting operation on December 15, 1985, which was organised by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Metropolitan Police to lure wanted fugitives to the Washington Convention Centre under the pretence of free tickets. It resulted in 101 arrests, one of the largest and most successful mass arrests of fugitives by U.S. law enforcement.)

Carmen Amaya (1918-1963)
2025-04-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Angela Chantry

Considered by many to be the greatest flamenco dancer of all time, Carmen Amaya gave her own definition to the art of flamenco. Her career began at the age of four and throughout her childhood she performed alongside her father in the taverns and music halls of Barcelona. With the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s she travelled the world and achieved her greatest fame in the Americas. She made films in Hollywood, appeared on Broadway, danced for Roosevelt and Churchill, but always remained true to her gypsy heritage. Flamenco today is deeply indebted to Carmen Amaya – through her artistry and virtuosity she effectively altered the history of flamenco dance forever.

Coffee Morning
2025-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Golf Club de Ifach, Carrer Mitgeta, 5, Benissa, Alicante, 03720, Spain
All U3A Moraira-Teulada members are invited to join the Committee and other members for a cup of coffee (free) and a chat.

Don’t miss this chance to meet friends old and new and

April Coffee Morning
2025-04-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Golf Club de Ifach, Carrer Mitgeta, 5, Benissa, Alicante, 03720, Spain

TEULADA Font Santa – Sisca CCW (Thu)
2025-03-27 10:00 - 11:15 | TEULADA Font Santa car park, Camí la Font Santa, 1, 03725 Teulada, Alacant, 03725, Spain
Walk leaders: Jacqui & Andy

Meeting PointFont Santa car park, Camí la Font Santa, 03725 Teulada, Alicante.GPS: 38°42’54.8″N 0°07’33.6″E Use View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance : 4,5 kmAround the country lanes of Teulada, partly through vineyards and orchards.TerrainWalking SurfaceAlmost all tarmac or concrete roads, part muddy and uneven if wet. Some trail through the fields.Ascent130m ascent over 2km, 500m steep in the beginningDirections to Meeting PointFrom Moraira:Take the main Teulada-to-Moraira road (CV743). Go right on the LIDL roundabout, go over the bridge and turn left. The karting facility is about 800m towards Teulada. Go past the Go-Karting car park on your right and park in the next parking area on the right.From Benitachell:Take the road towards Moraira (CV737), Straight overthe new Mercadona roundabout. When you have passed clinica assistel, 100m onwards, take the next small road on the right, signposted Font Santa. Ignore the turning to the right and follow the road as it curves to the right. Shortly, after passing new bridge off LIDL on the left, you will reach the karting parking area on the right. Go past the Go-Karting car park on your right and park in the next parking area on the right.

TEULADA Font Santa – Sisca CCW
2025-03-25 10:00 - 11:15 | TEULADA Font Santa car park, Camí la Font Santa, 1, 03725 Teulada, Alacant, 03725, Spain

CUENCA. 25th – 27th March 2025
2025-03-25 08:00 - 2025-03-27 17:00 | Alacant
CUENCA

Tuesday 25th – Thursday 27th March 2025

We will leave at about 8.30 am from La Senieta for the drive to Cuenca arriving in time for lunch in our hotel. The journey is roughly 3.5 hours so we will stop for coffee in Torrente. We will be staying in the Leonara de Aquitaine Hotel which although three star, has been recommended by a member of the travel team who has stayed there before. It is a comfortable and clean hotel and located conveniently for the sights. We have the afternoon at leisure and meet up for a welcome drink in the bar in early evening.

The next day we will be free to explore this interesting town. See more details below.

On the 27th March after leaving the hotel we will travel to La Cuidad Encantada. After exploring this fascinating area we will drive to Bunol for lunch stopping for coffee on the way.

We hope to arrive back in Moraira in the early evening.

Price per person in a double room 270 euros each. Single room 321 euros.

The price includes the coach fare, breakfast in the hotel, a welcome drink and two lunches.

Deposit 80 euros per person

Ayuntamiento de Cuenca

Cuenca_Cathedral

Cuenca is the capital of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain , at a height of 946 m above sea level. The Population is about 53,500.

The economy was originally based on textile however today it is focused mainly on tourism, which has been boosted since its old town was declared a World Heritage Site in 1996.

Cuenca preserves an important historical and architectural heritage throughout the old city, where buildings such as the cathedral or the Hanging Houses stand out, which have become the icon of the city. Cuenca has a large number of museums in the old town. The most notable are the Museum of Spanish Abstract Art , the Museum of Sciences of Castilla-La Mancha , the Paleontological Museum of Castilla-La Mancha and the Cuenca Museum .

Complete the form below to make your reservation. The U3A bank details will be provided to enable you to pay by bank transfer.

La Chimera
2025-03-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:00pm doors open, for 5:30pm start (ends 8:10pm)

U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required

Everyone has their own Chimera, the impossible dream they try to achieve but never manage to. For crumpled English archaeologist Arthur, just out of jail, the Chimera looks like the woman he lost, Beniamina. So, to help him in his quest, he reconnects with his wayward crew of tombaroli accomplices – a happy-go-lucky collective of itinerant grave-robbers dreaming of easy wealth who survive by looting Etruscan tombs and fencing the ancient treasures they dig up.

The WPA: How Artists were Helped by the New Deal
2025-03-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Rosalind Miranda

As a lead-up to the New Deal in the USA in the 1930s & some of the artists who were helped by this program, I will start with some nostalgia about the Roaring Twenties. Even if we didn’t live through those years, it’s fun to hark back to those wild times. All good things come to an end, though, & that decade finished with the start of the Great Depression. As this is too . . . well, depressing to spend much time on, we won’t focus on the worst of it. Instead, we’ll quickly go onto the programs in the US that helped many people get through the hardest of those dreadful times. From the general programs, we’ll look specifically at those that helped the creative community.

Prepare to be surprised to hear about some artists who later became very famous & wealthy, but who were glad to receive a paycheck of $23.60 per week during the bad years!

Wine Tasting - Friday, 14th March
2025-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Hill Top Bar & Grill, Calle Móstoles, Tabaira, Moraira
The first wine tasting of 2025 will now be held on Friday, 14th March and not on Thursday, 13th March as originally planned. The start time will be 5:00 p.m.
Marta and her colleague Pedro will be presenting wines from Bodegas Bleda in Jumilla.
We will be issuing the invitation to all group members at approximately 9:00 a.m. (Spanish time) on Thursday, 27th February and we will then be open for bookings.
DUE TO A CANCELLATION, WE NOW HAVE 2 PLACES AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT.
If you wish to join the group, please email wine.tasting@u3amoraira-teulada.org

Ikea & Murcia Shopping Centre – Wednesday, 26th February 2025
2025-02-26 08:30 - 18:30 | Alacant
Ikea and Nueva Condomina Shopping areas are situated on either side of the E15 motorway, leading to the city of Murcia.

Note. This trip is now full. You can email eileen.brown@u3amoraira-teulada.org to be added to the waiting list.

We will depart Moraira at 8:30 and visit both areas by coach, the Nueva Condomina in the morning and Ikea in the afternoon. You will also be given the option to remain at either of these outlets during the visit.

The Nueva Condomina is the perfect shopping experience containing many outlets such as C&A, H&M, & Primark, as well as a selection of restaurants and snack areas. On the outskirts of the Mall, a short stroll away, there are numerous other outlets e.g. Media Markt etc.

Whether you are re-vamping your kitchen or searching for small decorative items, then Ikea is the place to visit. You will also be able to recharge your batteries by visiting the Ikea restaurant. The restaurant is open all day long whether it be for a cup of coffee, a satisfying salad or, of course, a plate of your favourite meatballs.

If you don’t wish to shop, you can take the tram which runs approximately every 15 minutes from the Shopping Mall into the centre of Murcia city. Both shopping areas have something for everyone, so enjoy the day out with your friends and the U3A.

We will arrive in Moraira at about 18:30h.

Complete the form below to make your reservation. The U3A bank details will be provided to enable you to pay by bank transfer. Payments in cash will be accepted for completed booking forms before the General Meeting starts at 10:30 am on February 3rd.

Australia
2025-02-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:00pm doors open, for 5:30pm start (ends 8:30pm)

U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required

In northern Australia at the beginning of World War II, an English aristocrat inherits a cattle station the size of Maryland. When English cattle barons plot to take her land, she reluctantly joins forces with a rough stock-man to drive 2,000 head of cattle across hundreds of miles of the country’s most unforgiving land, only to still face the bombing of Darwin by the Japanese forces that had attacked Pearl Harbour only months earlier.

** PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER THAN USUAL START TIME!

Talk Cancelled
2025-02-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Alacant

BENISSA – Cemetery SENIJA COUNTRY LANES (Thu)
2025-02-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Carpark in front of the Benissa cemetery, Partida Canor, 24, 03720, Alacant, 03720
Walk leaders: Mike & Valerie

Meeting PointCarpark in front of the Benissa cemetery close to the A7 entrance gate.GPS: 38.730466 N, 0.055388 E Use View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance: 4 kmAround the country lanes between Benissa and Senija, through orchards of olives , Almonds, oranges and vineyards.TerrainWalking surfaceMostly well made surfaces (tarmac) road, through the fields.Ascent30m ascent over 2kmDirections to Meeting PointComing from Teulada, take the N332 towards Benissa. About 1km after the Benissa (Pedrera) trading estate take the slip road signposted for Benissa (Nort) and AP7. When you reach the roundabout take the first (almost immediate) exit for the cementeri.THE ROADWORKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA ARE NOT COMPLETE SO THE DIRECTIONS MAY CHANGE:After about 200m turn left (signposted cementeri). Follow this road and turn left just after the communal bins area.Continue along this road until the next junction (with a traffic island), turn right and follow the signs to the cementeri, turning right into the road “Assagador de Canor”. Park at the cementeri car park.

Wine Group Day Trip to Bodegas Viña Elena - 13th February 2025
2025-02-13 00:00 - 23:59 | Alacant
For our first event of 2025, we are planning a day trip to Bodegas Viña Elena in Jumilla on Thursday, 13th February. This bodega has been recommended to us by one of our members and it has also recently been featured in the magazine Viajar as one of the most outstanding wineries in the region of Murcia.
Full details were sent to all Wine Group members on 26th November. Based on 40 members participating in this trip, the cost to current wine group members would be 62,50€ per person (125€ per couple). If we do not reach full capacity, the remaining places will be offered to other Moraira-Teulada U3A members.
We are not taking payments at the moment but, if you would like to book a place, please email us wine.tasting@u3amoraira-teulada.org
We will acknowledge your booking by email and will get in touch with you again early in the New Year regarding payment.
** This trip is now fully booked. If you would like your name(s) to be added to the reserve list, please get in touch. The cost for non-members of the wine group is 65€ per person and the cost for members’ guests (i.e. non-Moraira-Teulada U3A members) is 67,50€ per person.
Pat & Brian Clarke, Wine Group Leaders

One Life
2025-02-10 17:30 - 19:45 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:00pm doors open, for 5:30pm start (ends 7:45pm)

U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required

The true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued 669 predominantly Jewish children from the Nazis. Nicky visited Prague in December 1938 and found families who had fled the rise of the Nazis in Germany and Austria, living indesperate conditions with little or no shelter and food, and under threat of Nazi invasion. He immediately realized it was a race against time. How many children could he and the team rescue before the borders closed? Fifty years later, it’s 1988 and Nicky lives haunted by the fate of the children he wasn’t able to bring to safety in England; always blaming himself for not doing more. It’s not until a live BBC television show, ‘That’s Life’, surprises him by introducing him to some surviving children – now adults – that he finally begins to come to terms with the guilt and grief he had carried for five decades.

Serendipity
2025-02-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Alan Hunton

Serendipity is a remarkable phenomenon which describes a most beneficial outcome achieved purely by chance. We will see that a significant number of scientific discoveries throughout history have been made by mistake; such that the intended result failed but the unintended consequence was so dramatic and useful to society that the researcher was then awarded a Nobel prize.

A well-known example is that of the work of Alexander Fleming who had the foresight to realise that the mouldy formation that appeared in a petri dish that he had forgotten to clean could be useful. At the time he was not studying antibiotics but he understood there was potential and penicillin has since saved millions of lives.

In this talk we will look at ten different Eureka moments in history and we can ask the question, do the people who made such discoveries deserve the recognition and reward given that they stumbled upon the outcomes?

Slumdog Millionaire
2025-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:30pm doors open, for 6:00pm start (ends 7:55pm)

U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required

The story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India’s Kaun Banega Crorepati? (2000) (Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?) But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his brother grew up, of their adventures together on the road, of vicious encounters with local gangs, and of Latika, the girl he loved and lost. Each chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the game show’s questions. Each chapter of Jamal’s increasingly layered story reveals where he learned the answers to the show’s seemingly impossible quizzes. But one question remains a mystery: what is this young man with no apparentdesire for riches really doing on the game show? When the new day dawns and Jamal returns to answer the final question, the Inspector and sixty million viewers are about to find out. At the heart of its storytelling lies the question of how anyone comes to know the things they know about life and love.

EDWARD HOPPER and HIS MUSE: alienation and subjugation
2025-01-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Alacant
Speaker: Rosalind Miranda

Edward Hopper, the best-known American realist of the inter-war period, painted the world as an alienating, often vacuous place, with everyone in his works appearing terribly alone. Many of his paintings are instantly recognisable.What is less known is that his wife of 43 years, Josephine Nivison Hopper, was famous as an artist before he was, having her paintings exhibited alongside those of Modigliani, Picasso, and Man Ray, and that it was she who started getting him exhibited.So, are two artists who marry going to enjoy and build on each other’s successes? Come along and find out.

Alicante
2025-01-22 08:00 - 18:00 | Alacant
A day trip to Alicante

Alicante is a vibrant port city about an hour and a half from Moraira by coach. We will be dropped near the elevator which goes up to the Castle of Santa Barbara. The castle opens at 10.00 am, entrance is free and the easiest access is via the elevator (free of charge for pensioners and those over 65). Guide books recommend about two hours for a visit.

If you don’t want to visit the castle the Old Town is not too far away. There is a large Indoor Central Market in a beautiful Art Nouveau building with colourful tiles and stained glass windows. Its a great place for a coffee and a snack and is open from 7.00am until 14.30.

Alicante is a wonderful place to explore on foot. The Old Town is a maze of narrow streets. The Cathedral of Sant Nicolau de Bari de Alacant (open 8.30 to 13.00) and the Basilica de Santa Maria d’Alacant (open 10.00 to 13.00) are in this area together with many interesting shops and restaurants and bars.

After exploring the old town and having lunch you might find time to take a walk along the beautiful promenade before our coach picks us up once again at about 16.30

The Old Oak
2025-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:30pm doors open, for 6:00pm start (ends 7:55pm)

U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required

The Old Oak is a special place. Not only is it the last pub standing, but it’s also the only remaining public space where people can meet in a once thriving mining community that has now fallen on hard times after 30 years of decline. TJ Ballantyne, the landlord, hangs on to The Old Oak by his fingertips, and his predicament is endangered even more when the pub becomes contested territory after the arrival of Syrian refugees who are placed in the village without any notice. In an unlikely friendship TJ meets a curious young Syrian woman named Yara, who is always carrying a camera. Can they find a way for the two communities to understand each other? So unfolds a deeply moving drama about their fragilities and hopes.

The History of Natural and Man - Made Glass
2025-01-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Due to some problems with the A & H group loud speaker I have had to delay the scheduled talk on the History of the Automobile and replace it with The History of Natural and Man -Made Glass

I first gave this talk eight years ago so, hopefully, new members will not have heard it and older members may have forgotten!!

It is very interesting and includes some surprises.

John Hopwood

The Holdovers
2024-12-09 18:00 - 20:15 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:30pm doors open, for 6:00pm start (ends 8:15pm)

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Nobody likes teacher Paul Hunham (Giamatti) — not his students, not his fellow faculty, not the headmaster, who all find his pomposity and rigidity exasperating. With no family and nowhere to go over Christmas holiday in 1970, Paul remains at school to supervise students unable to journey home.After a few days, only one student holdover remains — a trouble-making 15-year-old named Angus, a good student whose bad behaviour always threatens to get him expelled. Joining Paul and Angus is head cook Mary (Randolph)- who caters to sons of privilege and whose own son was recently lost in Vietnam. These three very different shipwrecked people form an unlikely Christmas family sharing comic misadventures during two very snowy weeks in New England. The real journey is how they help one another understand that they are not beholden to their past-they can choose their own futures.
