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 […]
Walk Leaders: Jacqui & Andy Meeting PointEntrance area to Rafalet urbanisation Benitachell road CV740. GPS: 38°45’44.9″N, 0°08’55.4″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,5 kmAcross to the La Colina area and around the woods and country lanes.TerrainWalking SurfaceSingle dirt paths, wide stoney tracks and some quiet tarmac roads.AscentOne small hill at the beginning.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira:Take the road […]
Walk Leaders: Jacqui & Andy Meeting PointEntrance area to Rafalet urbanisation Benitachell road CV740. GPS: 38°45’44.9″N, 0°08’55.4″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,5 kmAcross to the La Colina area and around the woods and country lanes.TerrainWalking SurfaceSingle dirt paths, wide stoney tracks and some quiet tarmac roads.AscentOne small hill at the beginning.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira:Take the road […]
Speaker: Ally O’Brien Details to follow …
Walk Leaders: Phil & Debbie Duration1hrMeeting PointCar Park at bottom of hill on main street in Teulada in front of RodafocGPS: 38.727519 N , 0.097250 EWalking RouteDistance : 4,2 kmAround roads and paths in countyside and in Teulada itselfTerrainWalking SurfaceRoads and tracks.Ascent3 medium steep size hillsDirections to Meeting PointDrive to Teulada, go down main street […]
Walk Leaders: Phil & Debbie Duration1hrMeeting PointCar Park at bottom of hill on main street in Teulada in front of RodafocGPS: 38.727519 N , 0.097250 EWalking RouteDistance : 4,2 kmAround roads and paths in countyside and in Teulada itselfTerrainWalking SurfaceRoads and tracks.Ascent3 medium steep size hillsDirections to Meeting PointDrive to Teulada, go down main street […]
Walk Leaders: Gill & George Duration1hr 10min plus stopsMeeting PointAldi Parking Benitachell. GPS: 38°42’58.7″N 0°08’23.9″EWalking RouteDistance :An undulating route with a level middleTerrainWalking SurfaceRough tracks and tarmac roads.AscentAltitude difference 60 metres.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira:Drive to Benitachell (CV737). At the Mercadona roundabout turn right and drive to the ALDI parking.From Benitachell:Take the road towards Moraira […]
