Lecturer: John Hopwood Frank Winfield Woolworth was the son of a farmer recently returned from the American Civil War and in 1879 at the age of twenty-one he founded the 5 & 10 cents stores which, according to the Guinness Book of Records, became the largest retail business and department store chain in the world […]
5:30pm doors open, for 6:00pm start (ends 7:30pm) U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required Chris Lemons, Duncan Allcock, and David Yuasa are members of a team of saturation divers who work to maintain undersea gas lines in the North Sea. While on rotation, the divers live onboard a vessel in pressurized […]
Walk leaders: Alex & Elaine Meeting PointJavea Cemetery next to Tanatorio. GPS: 38°46’44.5″N 0°07’52.8″EWalking RouteDistance : 5,7 kmTerrainWalking SurfaceRough tracks and tarmac roads. Proper walking shoes essential.AscentModerate ascents and descents.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira: Take the road from to Benitachell . Turn right at the traffic lights and drive to Javea(CV740) to the Ferrobox roundabout(carretera […]
Walk leaders: Alex & Elaine Meeting PointJavea Cemetery next to Tanatorio. GPS: 38°46’44.5″N 0°07’52.8″EWalking RouteDistance : 5,7 kmTerrainWalking SurfaceRough tracks and tarmac roads. Proper walking shoes essential.AscentModerate ascents and descents.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira: Take the road from to Benitachell . Turn right at the traffic lights and drive to Javea(CV740) to the Ferrobox roundabout(carretera […]
Walk Leaders: Jan & Ian 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 […]
The next Dining Out event will be on Tuesday, 21st October at The Olive Tree restaurant in Moraira. The menu and details of how to book will be sent to all group members on Friday, 3rd October at 10:00 a.m. (Spanish time). The hosts will be Aileen & Brian Malone. If you would like to […]
Day Trip 23 October to visit oldest shoe factory, Caves with underground lake, Lunch included
Walk Leaders: Jan & Ian 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 […]
Speaker: Angela Chantry Over two thousand years ago one of the greatest military leaders in history almost destroyed Rome.Hannibal, a daring African general from the city of Carthage, led an army of warriors and battle elephants over the snowy Alps to invade the very heart of Rome’s growing empire. But what kind of person would […]
5:30pm doors open, for 6:00pm start (ends 8:05pm) U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required Composed and meticulous, the soft-spoken and ingenious bank robber, Dalton Russell, has orchestrated the perfect heist — shortly, the Manhattan bank at 20 Exchange Place along with dozens of hostages will be his to command. Try as […]
Walk leaders: Jacqui & Andy Meeting PointThe Lliber public parking at Travesia el Pla. GPS: 38.74194 N, 0.00765 EWalking RouteDistance : 5,35 kmStarts in the village and follows the valley paths returning to Llíber by the village back roads.We pass a small zoo hidden between Lliber and Gata. Excellent views of the valley and the […]
Walk leaders: Jacqui & Andy Meeting PointThe Lliber public parking at Travesia el Pla. GPS: 38.74194 N, 0.00765 EWalking RouteDistance : 5,35 kmStarts in the village and follows the valley paths returning to Llíber by the village back roads.We pass a small zoo hidden between Lliber and Gata. Excellent views of the valley and the […]
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 […]
Walk Leaders: Phil & Debbie Meeting PointPublic Parking next to the historical washing place “llavador de la Rana”GPS: 38°46’57.6″N 0°05’38.3″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,8 kmAround the lanes and tracks between Gata and Jesus Pobre. Amazing views in all directions.TerrainWalking SurfaceAlmost all tarmac – concrete roads. One small section of dirt path.AscentNegligible.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira: Take […]
Walk Leaders: Phil & Debbie Meeting PointPublic Parking next to the historical washing place “llavador de la Rana”GPS: 38°46’57.6″N 0°05’38.3″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,8 kmAround the lanes and tracks between Gata and Jesus Pobre. Amazing views in all directions.TerrainWalking SurfaceAlmost all tarmac – concrete roads. One small section of dirt path.AscentNegligible.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira: Take […]
