BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//U3A Moraira-Teulada - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for U3A Moraira-Teulada REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Madrid BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251118T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251118T223000 DTSTAMP:20251025T123250Z CREATED:20250929T113604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T123250Z UID:41733-1763492400-1763505000@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:November Dining Out DESCRIPTION:The next Dining Out event will be on Tuesday\, 18th November at Restaurante Maxim in Moraira. The menu and details of how to book will be sent to all group members on Thursday\, 30th October at 10:00 a.m. (Spanish time). The hosts will be John & Meri Snell. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to join the group\, please email John & Meri Snell\, Group Leaders group-diningout@u3amoraira-teulada.org URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/november-dining-out/ LOCATION:Alicante CATEGORIES:Dining Out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Pre-Warn-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251111T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251111T203000 DTSTAMP:20251028T135047Z CREATED:20250809T155610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T135047Z UID:40813-1762884000-1762893000@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:November Wine Tasting DESCRIPTION:‘The dynamic duo’\, Domingo and Franco\, will be presenting wines from the Corcovo Bodega in Valdepeñas. Full details of how to book were sent to all group members on 22nd October. We are now fully booked\, but if you would like to go on the reserve list\, please let us know. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this event will be held on TUESDAY\, 11th November. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/november-wine-tasting/ LOCATION:Hill Top Bar & Grill\, Calle Móstoles\, Moraira.\, Hill Top Carrer Móstoles\, 33\, 03724 Teulada\, Alicante\, Teulada\, alicante\, 03724\, Spain CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Wine-Header-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251110T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251110T195000 DTSTAMP:20251007T125215Z CREATED:20240929T164304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T125215Z UID:41523-1762795800-1762804200@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:Heretic DESCRIPTION:5:30pm doors open\, for 6:00pm start (ends 7:50pm) \n\n\n\nU3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required \n\n\n\nTwo young Mormon missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door. Greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant)\, the religious women are drawn into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse\, as they find themselves plunged into the darkest labyrinths of Reed’s mind. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/heretic/ LOCATION:Salón de Actos\, Espai La Senieta\, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe\, 8\, Moraira\, Alicante\, 03724\, Spain CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/heretic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Brown":MAILTO:group-film@u3amoraira-teulada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251110T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251110T113000 DTSTAMP:20250427T145127Z CREATED:20240527T182425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T145127Z UID:37330-1762770600-1762774200@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:How it all Began DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ally O Brian \n\n\n\nWhat are the stories behind some of the famous products?  Birds Custard and Royal Baking Powder were both invented because Alfred Bird’s wife was allergic to yeast and eggs.  “Marriage is a lot more harmonious when one’s wife can satisfy her sweet tooth”!!!  \n\n\n\nWhy is there no sugar or flavouring in cornflakes?  What was plasticine first used for?  How did lingerie go from a silk camisole to a push-up bra? \n\n\n\nKellogg’s cornflakes\, Liquorice Allsorts\, Goddard’s Wonderbra\, Plasticine\, Sunlight soap\, Gillette and more.  They all have a history. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/how-it-all-began/ LOCATION:Salón de Actos\, Espai La Senieta\, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe\, 8\, Moraira\, Alicante\, 03724\, Spain CATEGORIES:Art & History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/How-it-began.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251103T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251103T113000 DTSTAMP:20250311T151032Z CREATED:20250310T161948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T151032Z UID:39462-1762164000-1762169400@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:November Coffee Morning DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe 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.  This will be the last opportunity to pay in cash for 2025 membership. \n\n\n\nMembers 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. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nFurther information about U3A General Meetings and Coffee Morning can be found here. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/november-coffee-morning/ LOCATION:Golf Club de Ifach\, Carrer Mitgeta\, 5\, Benissa\, Alicante\, 03720\, Spain CATEGORIES:U3A Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/coffee-morning.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251027T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251027T200500 DTSTAMP:20251007T125454Z CREATED:20240929T164304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T125454Z UID:41521-1761586200-1761595500@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:Inside Man DESCRIPTION:5:30pm doors open\, for 6:00pm start (ends 8:05pm) \n\n\n\nU3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required \n\n\n\nComposed 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 he might\, the rough hostage negotiator\, Keith Frazier (Denzel Washington)\, is always one step behind the criminal mastermind — and what is more disheartening — the institution’s silver-haired founder\, Arthur Case (Christopher Plummer)\, recruits the shrewd and experienced problem-fixer\, Madeline White (Jodie Foster)\, to retrieve something of paramount importance. What’s more\, to Frazier’s intense frustration\, the thieves seem to be in no great hurry to resolve the situation. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/inside-man/ LOCATION:Salón de Actos\, Espai La Senieta\, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe\, 8\, Moraira\, Alicante\, 03724\, Spain CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/inside-man.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Brown":MAILTO:group-film@u3amoraira-teulada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251027T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251027T130000 DTSTAMP:20251025T115555Z CREATED:20250111T110329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T115555Z UID:39059-1761566400-1761570000@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:Hannibal: Rome's Greatest Enemy - now starts at 12 noon DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Angela Chantry \n\n\n\nOver 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 dare to face the most relentless imperial power of the ancient world? How could Hannibal\, consistently outnumbered and always deep in enemy territory\, win battle after battle until he held the very fate of Rome within his grasp?Hannibal appeals to many as the ultimate underdog—a Carthaginian David against the Goliath of Rome—but it wasn’t just his genius on the battlefield that set him apart. As a boy and then a man\, his self-discipline and determination were legendary. As a military leader\, like Alexander the Great before him and Julius Caesar after\, he understood the hearts of men and had an uncanny ability to read the unseen weaknesses of his enemy. But Hannibal was much more than just a great general. He was a practiced statesman\, a skilled diplomat\, and a man deeply devoted to his family and country. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/hannibal-romes-greatest-enemy/ LOCATION:Salón de Actos\, Espai La Senieta\, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe\, 8\, Moraira\, Alicante\, 03724\, Spain CATEGORIES:Art & History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Hannibal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T180000 DTSTAMP:20250902T102824Z CREATED:20250818T184152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T102824Z UID:40873-1761206400-1761242400@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:Vall D’Uixo Caves DESCRIPTION:This Trip is now fully booked\n\n\n\nMoraira Teulada U3A Travel Group is delighted to invite you on the 23rd October\, to a wonderful day out to visit what is reputed to be the oldest shoe factory in Spain\, then go on to the incredible Vall D’Uixo Caves and take a journey by boat to see the fantastic underground caverns. After our caves visit we shall go to a restaurant nearby and have lunch. \n\n\n\n\nCalzados Segarra\n\n\n\n\nFounded in 1882\, Calzados Segarra holds the distinction of being the oldest shoe factory in Spain. With over a century of history\, the company blends traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to produce a wide range of high-quality footwear. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeritage and CraftsmanshipRooted in rich Spanish shoemaking tradition\, Calzados Segarra emphasizes meticulous handcrafting methods that reflect its long-standing commitment to quality and durability. \n\n\n\nStore-Museum ExperienceThe brand operates a shopping experience and museum\, offering customers and visitors a unique insight into the evolution of footwear and showcasing both historical pieces and current collections. \n\n\n\nTheir Diverse Product Line includes:• Classic and modern designs for everyday wear• Work\, military\, and tactical boots known for their resilience and functionality• Footwear that appeals to both lifestyle and professional needs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter our shoe factory visit we shall have a break for a coffee if people would like that and then all aboard our bus to visit the incredible Caves at Vall D’Uixo at 1 pm \n\n\n\nCaves Vall D’Uixo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Underground River of the Caves of San José is a breathtaking natural wonder. Come with us to explore the longest navigable underground river in Europe\, where you’ll journey deep into the Earth on a peaceful boat ride. \n\n\n\nGlide over calm waters and marvel at the fantastic rock formations\, sculpted by the slow\, patient work of water over thousands of years. As you travel both backward and forward in time\, imagine the silent growth of stalactites and stalagmites. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet yourself be immersed in the tranquility—hear the murmur of flowing water\, the echo of a single drop falling into an underground lagoon. Discover a hidden world\, a stunning landscape that nature has kept secret since the dawn of time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided in a local restaurant at around 14.15Price : 72 euros per person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe price includes :  \n\n\n\n\nEnglish spoken guide\n\n\n\nreturn journey by coach from Moraira \n\n\n\nVisit to Sagarra shoe factory\n\n\n\nentrance to the Vall D’Uixo caves \n\n\n\nmenu of the day in a nice restaurant with 1 drink \n\n\n\n\nTrip leaders – Carole and Paul Clark – email address carole.clark@u3amoraira-teulada.org \n\n\n\nSometimes changes may have to be made to schedules and prices\, this will only happen when outside of our control and we will notify you of these changes. When booking trips it will be taken that you will accept any necessary changes. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/vall-duixo-caves/ LOCATION:Alicante CATEGORIES:Travel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Fully-Booked-Label.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carole Clark":MAILTO:carole.clark@u3amoraira-teulada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251021T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251021T223000 DTSTAMP:20250929T113607Z CREATED:20250929T113604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T113607Z UID:41338-1761073200-1761085800@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:October Dining Out DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to join the group\, please email John & Meri Snell\, Group Leaders group-diningout@u3amoraira-teulada.org URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/october-dining-out/ LOCATION:Alicante CATEGORIES:Dining Out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Pre-Warn-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251013T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251013T193000 DTSTAMP:20251007T114947Z CREATED:20240929T164304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T114947Z UID:41516-1760376600-1760383800@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:Last breath DESCRIPTION:5:30pm doors open\, for 6:00pm start (ends 7:30pm) \n\n\n\nU3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required \n\n\n\nChris 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 chambers which maintain conditions required for diving and working at 300 feet (90 m)below sea level. During a deployment\, Lemons and Yuasa exit the bell to begin work on an undersea gas line manifold\, while Allcock remains stationed in the bell to monitor their status and attend to the umbilical lines that supply them with communications\, hot water and breathing gas. But on the surfacein heavy seas\, their vessel’s Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) experiences a malfunction\, causing the ship to begin drifting away from the work site.This heart-pounding film starring Woody Harrelson is based on the true story of the seasoned deep sea divers who battled the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/last-breath/ LOCATION:Salón de Actos\, Espai La Senieta\, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe\, 8\, Moraira\, Alicante\, 03724\, Spain CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/last-breath.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Brown":MAILTO:group-film@u3amoraira-teulada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251013T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251013T120000 DTSTAMP:20251010T101251Z CREATED:20251010T101251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T101251Z UID:41560-1760351400-1760356800@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:The Amazing History of Woolworths and the Astounding Lives of Members of the Woolworth Family DESCRIPTION:Lecturer: John Hopwood \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrank 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 with more than 4000 almost identical stores located in many countries. \n\n\n\nWith the profits he made he built the Woolworth Building in 1912\, the tallest “skyscraper” in the world for more than eighteen years and still the 28th tallest in New York\, and he paid for the entire cost of the construction – in cash! \n\n\n\nIt is also the story of members of the Woolworth family who inherited enormous wealth and their amazing lifestyles and profligate spending. \n\n\n\nYou would have to win the biggest ever Euromillions lottery prize (€190 million) at least ten times to compare with what they had. \n\n\n\nThey did not spend it wisely! \n\n\n\nSo\, a mixture of great enterprise and endeavour followed by sex\, drugs and the most extraordinary spending on lavish houses\, amazing jewellery\, fast cars and some very poor choices of husbands! \n\n\n\nJohn will illustrate his talk with many extraordinary photographs from the past. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/the-amazing-history-of-woolworths-and-the-astounding-lives-of-members-of-the-woolworth-family/ LOCATION:Salón de Actos\, Espai La Senieta\, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe\, 8\, Moraira\, Alicante\, 03724\, Spain CATEGORIES:Art & History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/in-front-of-fw-woolworth-5-10-cent-store-by-james-milton-1882-1964-bned0g.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251013T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251018T180000 DTSTAMP:20250719T143848Z CREATED:20250524T094236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T143848Z UID:40099-1760342400-1760810400@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:Travel trip to Granada\, Gibraltar\, Cadiz\, Almeria & Mojocar offered by U3A Jávea DESCRIPTION:Join U3A Jávea members already booked on this trip for a memorable 5 day trip with Gibraltar as the main attraction. Stopping in Granada for one night on the way there and visiting the Alhambra Palace. Once in Gibraltar there’s a day trip to Cadiz and finally an overnight stop in Almeria and visit to Mojocar on the way back. \n\n\n\nDay 1 Depart Javea (pick up points and times to follow closer to the date) towards Granada with stops and lunch (own expense) on the way. Arrival and accommodation at Gran Hotel Luna de Granada 4*\, Free time\, Dinner. \n\n\n\nDay 2 Breakfast\, Check out. Guided visit in English of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife.For Alhambra tickets we need full names and surnames\, nationality and passport numbers\, tickets are non refundable and non transferable. \n\n\n\nDeparture to Gibraltar. Arrival and accommodation at the Hotel Othel Campo\, La Linea 4* Free time. Dinner. \n\n\n\nDay 3 Breakfast. Excursion to Gibraltar with local guide included approx.\, 2.5 hours we will visit Europa Point\, the Trinity lighthouse\, the Rock of Gibraltar nature reserve\, (entrance not included) St Michaels Cave\, or the Great Siege Tunnels you will also have the opportunity to visit the Moorish Castle or walk down Main Street in the heart of the town where you will see the elegant British colonial buildings. Then a panoramic tour on the coach. Free time in the afternoon to explore at leisure\, enjoy lunch and time for those who may wish to get acquainted with the local Barbery Macaques. \n\n\n\nThe Gibraltar information desk is located on the Spanish side of the Gibraltar border where we are staying\, prices in pounds sterling for the Nature Reserve and should you wish to go to the top by cable car\, which runs continuously from 9.30h to 19.15h\, duration 6 mins. \n\n\n\nPrices for Over 65s. \n\n\n\nCable car one way and nature reserve – £45.00 \n\n\n\nCable car return and nature reserve – £47.00 \n\n\n\nCable car only – return £17.00 \n\n\n\nAll prices are an indication only. Check out Gibraltar tourism website https://gibraltar.com \n\n\n\nReturn to the hotel at leisure a short walk. Dinner. \n\n\n\nTIE cards give you access to buy your duty free goods on the 3 days we are there. You can only go in once with your passport as it will be stamped and the 90 day rule applies. \n\n\n\nDay 4 Breakfast. Excursion to Cadiz known as Tacita de Plata and considered the oldest living city in the West. It has a rich heritage\, with a large number of monuments of civil\, military and religious architecture\, such as the Puerta de Tierra\, the Main Telegraph\, the Gran Teatro Falla\, the Cathedral of Santa Cruz\, the Roman Theatre and the Tavira Tower. Tour 2.5 hours approx.\, with local guide\, free time to explore. Re-board bus 17.00h for return to hotel for Dinner. \n\n\n\nDay 5 Breakfast. check out\, departure to Almeria\, Guided tour of Almeria approx.\, 2.5 hours\, we will visit what was once one of the most important ports of the Caliphate of Cordoba\, discovering its Alcazaba and its Cathedral on the shores of the Mediterranean. Narrow streets with whitewashed facades make up part of the panorama of its historic centre. \n\n\n\nAfter visit departure towards Mojocar.Arrival and accommodation at hotel Hotel Marina Playa 4* Free time. Dinner. \n\n\n\nDay 6 Breakfast. Departure towards Javea\, with stops and lunch (own expense) along the way. \n\n\n\nPrices Group size 42 – 47 – 692 euro pp double/twin roomGroup size 48 – 53 – 674 euro pp double/twin roomSingle supplement 224 euros \n\n\n\nIncluded in price \n\n\n\nBus from Javea5 Nights half board accommodation in the above hotelsLocal guides in Gibraltar\, Granada\, Cadiz\, Almeria.Entrance to Alhambra and Generalife with guide.Gratuities for driver and all guides. \n\n\n\nTERMS AND CONDITIONS for this trip can be found HERE (scroll down the page). You are required to confirm on the booking form that you have read and accept these terms and conditions. \n\n\n\n\n\nDeposit 180€ per person to secure your place(s). \n\n\n\n\nBOOKING FORM URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/travel-trip-to-granada-gibraltar-cadiz-almeria-mojocar-offered-by-u3a-javea/ LOCATION:Alicante ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Gibraltar-trip-fully-booked.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251009T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251009T193000 DTSTAMP:20250922T113043Z CREATED:20250806T085356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T113043Z UID:40792-1760029200-1760038200@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:October Wine Tasting DESCRIPTION:Marta will be presenting wines from Bodegas Bleda in Jumilla. The invitation and full details of how to book will be sent to all group members on Sunday\, 28th September. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to join the group\, please contact Pat & Brian on the email address below. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/october-wine-tasting/ LOCATION:Hill Top Bar & Grill\, Calle Móstoles\, Moraira.\, Hill Top Carrer Móstoles\, 33\, 03724 Teulada\, Alicante\, Teulada\, alicante\, 03724\, Spain CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Wine-Header-1-600x375-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251008T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251008T170000 DTSTAMP:20250925T140151Z CREATED:20250902T164504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T140151Z UID:41075-1759914000-1759942800@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:Day trip to Gandia DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, 8 October 2025The Ducal Palace\, Basilica “La Seu”\, lunch at La Alquimia65€ per person \n\n\n\nMoraira U3A cordially invites you\, to come with us on an historical adventure – a cultural and gastronomic day out to GandiaStep back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history\, art\, and architecture of Gandia. This unforgettable day combines guided cultural experiences\, stunning landmarks\, and a delicious local lunch in a charming setting. \n\n\n\nThe Ducal Palace of the Borgias\n\n\n\nOur first stop will be for half of our group to visit the magnificent Ducal Palace of the Borgias\, while the other half of the group visit the Collegiate Church nearby. The Ducal Palace was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1964. Situated in the heart of Gandia’s historic Centre\, next to the Collegiate Church of Santa María and the Town Hall\, the palace has witnessed the city’s evolution since medieval times.Inside\, we will explore breathtaking rooms adorned with original tiles\, treasures dating back to the 14th century\, and architecture that reflects centuries of history: \n\n\n\n\n\nTiles\n\n\n\n\n\nRoom in the Borgia Palace\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGothic roots from the 14th–15th centuries\n\n\n\nRenaissance elegance of the 16th century\n\n\n\nBaroque grandeur from the 17th–18th centuries\n\n\n\nNeo-Gothic reconstructions of the late 19th–20th centuries\n\n\n\n\nA guided audio tour will enrich our visit\, bringing the palace’s past to life with stories of the powerful Borgia family. Expect opulence\, intrigue\, and artistry in every corner. \n\n\n\nThe Collegiate Basilica of Santa María “La Seu”\n\n\n\nBenQ Digital Camera\n\n\n\nAfterwards\, we will have an hour’s free time as there will be a mass at the church and afterwards we will change over groups and again visit both venues. We shall continue our fantastic historical journey just steps away in the Collegiate Basilica of Santa María\, the city’s principal church. Begun in the 14th century and completed two centuries later\, this Valencian Gothic masterpiece was elevated to the status of Collegiate thanks to Pope Alexander VI. Declared a National Historic Monument in 1931\, it is both majestic and intimate. \n\n\n\nHighlights include: \n\n\n\n\nThe single nave with side chapels\, embodying austere Gothic style.\n\n\n\nThe South Door (Puerta de Santa María) and the Apostles’ Door\, among the earliest works of the great Renaissance sculptor Damián Forment.\n\n\n\nIts layered history\, marked by both glory and loss\, including the disappearance of its ornate decorations during the Spanish Civil War.\n\n\n\n\nThis guided visit will reveal the basilica as a true jewel of Spanish Gothic architecture. \n\n\n\nA Culinary Pause – Lunch at La Alquimia\n\n\n\nFollowing our cultural journey\, we will enjoy a relaxed lunch at the highly regarded Alquimia Restaurant\, where modern cuisine meets tradition in an elegant setting. This will be the perfect moment to share impressions of the morning and savor Gandia’s rich gastronomic heritage. \n\n\n\nTravel Details\n\n\n\n\nCoach pick-up: Around 9:00 am (to be confirmed) at La Senieta\, Moraira\n\n\n\nCoach drop-off: Same location\, late afternoon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis trip promises a unique blend of history\, architecture\, art\, and cuisine – a glamorous day out that combines the grandeur of the Borgias with the spiritual beauty of Gandia’s crowned with a memorable lunch.The cost is 65 euros\, but places are limited to only 40 people so jump in quickly!! \n\n\n\nBook Now URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/day-trip-to-gandia/ LOCATION:Alicante CATEGORIES:Travel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Room-in-the-Borgia-Palace.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carole Clark":MAILTO:carole.clark@u3amoraira-teulada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251006T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251006T120000 DTSTAMP:20250918T131731Z CREATED:20250918T131442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T131731Z UID:41297-1759743000-1759752000@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:October General Meeting DESCRIPTION:The next General Meeting will be held at the Salon GL\, Teulada. Please click here for further details. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/october-general-meeting/ LOCATION:Salon GL\, Teulada\, Avinguda del Mediterrani\, 32\,\, Teulada\, Alicante\, 03725 CATEGORIES:U3A Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/General-Meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250929T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251002T170000 DTSTAMP:20250723T105705Z CREATED:20250723T105703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T105705Z UID:40778-1759132800-1759424400@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:Travel Trip to Granada offered by U3A Javea DESCRIPTION:Pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable Andalusian escape — where Moorish palaces\, flamenco rhythms\, and ancient cobbled streets await! \n\n\n\n\n\n4 days 3 nights staying in the Hotel Gran Luna de Granada (or similar)\, a stylish 4-star stay in the heart of the city. \n\n\n\nClick HERE for full details on the U3A Javea website URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/travel-trip-to-granada-offered-by-u3a-javea/ LOCATION:Alicante ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Granada-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250923T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250923T163000 DTSTAMP:20250922T115905Z CREATED:20250904T145857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T115905Z UID:41135-1758632400-1758645000@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:September Dining Out DESCRIPTION:The next Dining Out event will be on Tuesday\, 23rd September at lunchtime at Victoria Station Restaurant\, Parcent. The menu and details of how to book were sent to all group members on Tuesday\, 9th September at 10:00 a.m. (Spanish time). The hosts will be Hilary & Stewart Wass. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to join the group\, please email John & Meri Snell\, Group Leaders group-diningout@u3amoraira-teulada.org URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/september-dining-out/ LOCATION:Alicante CATEGORIES:Dining Out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Pre-Warn-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250922T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250922T113000 DTSTAMP:20250129T094822Z CREATED:20241213T152321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T094822Z UID:38800-1758537000-1758540600@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:Edward VIII. Were The Arabian Princess and The Perfect Murder to Blame for His Downfall DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Gary Johnson \n\n\n\nGary Johnson aims to show you how a little known Arabian Princess was to blame for the downfall of Edward VIII and how this happened. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/edward-viii-were-the-arabian-princess-and-the-perfect-murder-to-blame-for-his-downfall/ LOCATION:Salón de Actos\, Espai La Senieta\, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe\, 8\, Moraira\, Alicante\, 03724\, Spain CATEGORIES:Art & History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Edward-VII-GARY-JOHNSON.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250919T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250921T203000 DTSTAMP:20250917T094346Z CREATED:20250623T131635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T094346Z UID:40667-1758270600-1758486600@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:The Cuenca Mountain Range Natural Park & the Parque de Fauna El Hosquillo DESCRIPTION:This 3-day trip from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st September 2025 is organised by Angela Chantry\, U3A Javea\, Spanish Culture and Cuisine group and is open to U3A Moraira members to join. \n\n\n\nThe highlights of this trip include: \n\n\n\nCuenca\, \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Enchanted City \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Parque de Fauna El Hosquillo \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nincluding guided tours and accommodation in a 4* hotel. \n\n\n\nFor the full itinerary and details of how to book click on the link below. \n\n\n\n\nCuenca & Natural Parques Trip information URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/the-cuenca-mountain-range-natural-park-the-parque-de-fauna-el-hosquillo/ LOCATION:Alicante ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/featured-image-Cuenca-trip-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250910T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250917T170000 DTSTAMP:20250903T104159Z CREATED:20250225T102841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T104159Z UID:39297-1757491200-1758128400@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:TURKEY ISTANBUL AND AMAZING CAPPADOCIA DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader: Coral Guise-Smith ably assisted by her Husband Ray \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI am sure some of you have already been to Turkey and possibly Istanbul but not many if any of you will have been to Cappadocia. Cappadocia\, a semi-arid region in central Turkey\, which is known for its distinctive “fairy chimneys\,” tall\, cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Monks Valley\, Göreme and elsewhere. Other notable sites include Bronze Age homes carved into valley walls by troglodytes (cave dwellers) and later used as refuges by early Christians. The 100m-deep Ihlara Canyon houses numerous rock-face churches.  The optional Hot Air Balloon ride at sunrise if you should wish to do it. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to join me and my able assistant Ray please book your place as soon as possible to reserve both your room and flights. \n\n\n\nThank you \n\n\n\nCoral \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe ITINERARY is as follows:- \n\n\n\nDay 1 10/09: SPAIN TO ISTANBUL \n\n\n\nFlying from Valencia to Istanbul at 11.35 am arriving -16.35pm. \n\n\n\nArrival in Istanbul and transfer to the selected hotel. Dinner and accommodation. \n\n\n\nDay 2 11/09: ISTANBUL \n\n\n\nFull Board. We will head to the picturesque and colorful neighborhoods of Fener and Balat\, protected by UNESCO and considered the first settlements of ancient Constantinople. Then\, we will pass along the shore of the Golden Horn and visit the Iron Church of St. Stephen\, a Bulgarian Orthodox church in a Turkish city\, associated with the struggle for ecclesiastical independence in the 1830s and 1840s. It is the only iron Orthodox church in the world. Next\,we will visit the Grand Bazaar\, which has over 4\,500 shops specializing in different products such as jewelry and clothing. After lunch\, we will visit the Basilica of Hagia Sophia\, “DivineWisdom\,” undoubtedly one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. It was built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century. Its immense dome rises 55 meters from the ground with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire\, it was converted into a mosque\, and minarets were added over time. We will then visit the ancient Hippodrome from the Byzantine era\, which was the center of civil activity in the country. It hosted not only horse races and gladiator combats but also celebrations in honor of the Emperor. Today\, it preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius\, the Serpentine Column\, and the Fountain of Emperor Wilhelm. Finally\, we will visit the Blue Mosque\, built in 1609 during thereign of Sultan Ahmed\, who wanted to surpass the Hagia Sophia. He built it with six minarets. \n\n\n\nDinner and accommodation. \n\n\n\nDay 3 12/09: ISTANBUL \n\n\n\nFull Board. We will begin by visiting the Suleymaniye Mosque\, considered the most beautiful of Istanbul’s imperial mosques. It was built between 1550 and 1557 by Sinan\, the famous architect of the Ottoman Golden Age. Then\, we will head to the ancient walls of Constantinople\, at today’s Mevlana Gate. These walls were built by Emperor Theodosius II in 413. With several floors in height and a thickness between three and six meters\, they protected the city from constant attacks by the Huns\, Bulgarians\, Russians\, Arabs\, Goths\, and Turks. The walls were only breached twice—by the Crusaders in 1204 and by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453. Next\, we will visit the Monastery of the Virgin of the Spring. According to historians Procopius and Cedrenus\, the church was originally built by Emperor Justinian in the final years of his reign near a spring once known as the “Miraculous Spring.” After lunch\, we will transfer to the port to embark on a Bosphorus Cruise\, the strait that separates two continents and connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. From the boat\, we can admire Dolmabahce Palace\, Ortakoy’s bohemian neighborhood\, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses\, Beylerbeyi Palace\, traditional wooden “yali” houses\, and more. We will then visit the Spice Bazaar\, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar. It is one of the oldest markets in Istanbul and one of the best places to buy typical products such as spices\, sweets\, and nuts. Dinner and accommodation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 4 13/09: ISTANBUL – ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA \n\n\n\nFull Board. Departure by bus to Ankara\, the capital of the Republic of Turkey. Upon arrival\, we will visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations\, located at the foot of Ankara Castle. This archaeological museum houses a unique collection of prehistoric and Hittite artifacts. We then continue to Cappadocia. Arrival\, dinner\, and accommodation. \n\n\n\nDay 5 14/09: CAPPADOCIA \n\n\n\nOptional: Hot Air Balloon Ride at sunrise (subject to weather conditions). Full Board. Today\, we will explore the Cappadocia region\, the birthplace of Saint George—a unique place where nature and culture come together. We will begin with a visit to the Dervent Valley\, also known as the “Valley of Fairy Chimneys\,” where wind and water erosion have created a stunning landscape of peaks\, cones\, and obelisks. Next\, we will visit the underground city of Ozkonak or a similar one\, built by Christian communities to protect themselves from Arab attacks. We will also stop at a carpet and kilim workshop. We continue to the Goreme Open‐Air Museum\, home to an impressive collection of rock‐hewn churches\, chapels\, and monasteries with 11th‐century frescoes\, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In theafternoon\, we will visit the volcanic landscapes of Avcilar (Valley of the Hunters) and Güvercinlik (Pigeon Valley) and admire the panoramic view of Uchisar Castle\, carved into volcanic rock and dotted with tunnels and windows.We will then stop at an artisan workshop specializing in decorative items and jewelry. Return to the hotel\, dinner\, and accommodation. \n\n\n\nDay 6 15/09: CAPPADOCIA \n\n\n\nFull Board. We will visit the Three Beauties of Ürgüp\, where you can see unique mushroom shaped rock formations and a panoramic view of Ürgüp. Next\, we will explore the small and beautiful village of Ortahisar\, famous for its 86‐meter‐high rock castle\, which was originally used as a dwelling by the Hittites. In the afternoon\, we continue to Zelve Valley\, composed of two canyons\, where Muslims and Christians lived together until 1924. The right‐side slopes are pink\, while the left‐side slopes are white. Later\, we visit the Pasabag vineyard\, where more “Fairy Chimneys” can be found. We will then stop at a venue showcasing leather clothing. \n\n\n\nReturn to the hotel\, dinner\, and accommodation. \n\n\n\nOptional: Turkish folk dance show at night. \n\n\n\nDay 7 16/09: CAPPADOCIA \n\n\n\nFull Board. In the morning\, we will visit Avanos\, a town famous for its pottery craftsmanship dating back to Hittite times. We will stop at a pottery workshop.Later\, we will visit the Aciksaray Ruins (Open Palace)\, built during the Byzantine period. A river divides the site into two parts—one used as stables and the other as a multi‐level rock settlement. We then continue to St. John the Baptist Church\, a 13th‐century architectural gem. It consists of two floors\, featuring red stucco decorations\, barrel vaults\, and walls adorned with depictions of Jesus’ life. Return to the hotel\, dinner\, and accommodation. \n\n\n\nOptional: Dervish Ceremony (Sema) at night. \n\n\n\nDay 8 17/09: CAPPADOCIA TO SPAIN \n\n\n\nBreakfast. At the indicated time\, transfer to the airport for the return flight via Istanbul. End of \n\n\n\nour services. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOTELS PROVIDED OR SIMILAR \n\n\n\nESTAMBUL Darkhill or similar 4* This hotel is in the old town. \n\n\n\nCAPADOCIA Suhan hotel and Spa or similar 5* \n\n\n\nPRICES INCLUDE \n\n\n\n‐ 7 nights’ accommodation in the hotels provided or similar. \n\n\n\n‐ Half board in all hotels. In some cases Full board. See itinerary. \n\n\n\n‐ 6 lunches during the excursions. \n\n\n\n‐ Entrance fees to museums and monuments. \n\n\n\n‐ English‐speaking local guide throughout the trip. \n\n\n\n‐ Private bus with A/C with max. 45 seats. \n\n\n\n‐ Tips in hotels and restaurants. \n\n\n\n‐ Hotel lodging tax. \n\n\n\n‐ Private boat during the Bosphorus cruise. \n\n\n\n‐ PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE \n\n\n\n‐ Drinks during meals. \n\n\n\n‐ Optional excursions. \n\n\n\n‐ Anything else not specified in “Price” \n\n\n\nThe following gives a guide to the prices applicable depending on group size. The price is not finalised until the group is closed. Be prepared to pay the highest price as we don’t yet know how many will book. \n\n\n\nGroup Size 20-24 \n\n\n\n1235€ plus flight 632\,22€ Total cost per person sharing 1\,867.22€ \n\n\n\nGroup Size 25-29 \n\n\n\n1137€ plus flight 632\,22€ Total cost per person sharing 1\,769.22€ \n\n\n\nGroup Size 30-34 \n\n\n\n1074€ plus flight 632\,22€ Total cost per person sharing 1\,706.22€ \n\n\n\nGroup Size 35-39 \n\n\n\n1030€ plus flight 632\,22€ Total cost per person sharing 1\,662.22€ \n\n\n\nGroup Size 40-44 \n\n\n\n995€ plus flight 632\,22€ Total cost per person sharing 1\,627.22€ \n\n\n\nSingle Supplement €420 \n\n\n\nFlights \n\n\n\n10/09/25 TK1302 Valencia 11:35h – 16:35h Estambul \n\n\n\n17/09/25 TK2003 Nevsehir 10:40h – 12:20h Estambul \n\n\n\n 17/09/25 TK1313 Estambul 14:15h – 17:25h Valencia \n\n\n\nThe fare includes 23 kg of checked baggage and 1 piece of carry‐on baggage up to 8 kg (23x40x55cm). \n\n\n\n***Price and rates subject to change until the time of purchase*** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeposit is €400 per person. This will reserve your rooms and flight. Payment by BACS to the U3A bank account. La Caixa Bank Moraira ES02 2100 7686 6602 0016 4581 BIC if necessary: CAIXESBBXXX.   Reference is your surnames\, membership number and Turkey. If you intend to pay in Sterling\, please contact me before doing so. \n\n\n\nTo book this trip please contact Coral Guise-Smith trip leader on coral.guise-smith@u3amoraira-teulada.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonies paid for trips are Non-refundable unless we can resell the cancelled places or the travel group cancels the trip when all monies will be refunded. However\, any monies that have been paid to a third party e.g. Agent\, Hotel\, Travel Operator’s\, etc. cannot be refunded unless and until the Travel group receives the money from them.  Airline tickets are not normally refundable\, but your insurance may cover cancellation in certain circumstances. \n\n\n\nSometimes changes will have to be made to schedules\, this will only happen when outside of our control\, and we will notify you of these changes. When booking trips\, it will be taken that you will accept any necessary changes. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/turkey-istanbul-and-amazing-cappadocia/ LOCATION:Alicante CATEGORIES:Travel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Fully-Booked-Label.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250908T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250908T113000 DTSTAMP:20250424T184242Z CREATED:20250105T174050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T184242Z UID:38983-1757327400-1757331000@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:The Year 1946 DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mike Granville \n\n\n\nSpeaker: 1946 was a year of profound change.  In particular the United States and Soviet Union were emerging as superpowers\, setting the stage for the Cold War. This talk will explore how the events and developments of 1946 laid the groundwork for the modern world.  It will also look at the lives of ordinary people in Britain and around the globe.  Maybe it was the year you were born?  Me too. \n\n\n\nMike Granville URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/the-year-1946/ LOCATION:Salón de Actos\, Espai La Senieta\, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe\, 8\, Moraira\, Alicante\, 03724\, Spain CATEGORIES:Art & History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Year-1946.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250901T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250901T113000 DTSTAMP:20250311T120404Z CREATED:20250310T161948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T120404Z UID:39460-1756720800-1756726200@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:September Coffee Morning DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\nMembers 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. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nFurther information about U3A General Meetings and Coffee Morning can be found here. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/september-coffee-morning/ LOCATION:Golf Club de Ifach\, Carrer Mitgeta\, 5\, Benissa\, Alicante\, 03720\, Spain CATEGORIES:U3A Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/coffee-morning.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250707T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250707T113000 DTSTAMP:20250311T120241Z CREATED:20250310T161948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T120241Z UID:39458-1751882400-1751887800@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:July Coffee Morning DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\nMembers 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. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nFurther information about U3A General Meetings and Coffee Morning can be found here. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/july-coffee-morning/ LOCATION:Golf Club de Ifach\, Carrer Mitgeta\, 5\, Benissa\, Alicante\, 03720\, Spain CATEGORIES:U3A Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/coffee-morning.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250623T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250623T113000 DTSTAMP:20250129T094547Z CREATED:20250129T094509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T094547Z UID:39156-1750674600-1750678200@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:Medieval Pleasures. Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll in the Middle Ages DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Keith Smith \n\n\n\nWhen the word Medieval is mentioned\, one conjures up images of death\, disease and depravity. But what was life in the Middle Ages in Europe really like?What did people eat and drink?What leisure activities did they pursue?What were attitudes to sex? When could they have sex? When not? Who decided this? and what happened when the rules were broken?To find the answers to these questions and more\, and to find some common myths about the Middle Ages challenged\, come along to this whimsical presentation.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nr URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/medieval-pleasures-sex-drugs-and-rock-and-roll-in-the-middle-ages/ LOCATION:Salón de Actos\, Espai La Senieta\, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe\, 8\, Moraira\, Alicante\, 03724\, Spain CATEGORIES:Art & History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Medieval-Pleasures.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250619T084500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250619T180000 DTSTAMP:20250613T104645Z CREATED:20250521T084146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T104645Z UID:40136-1750322700-1750356000@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:Valencia Adventure – City & Shopping Bus Trip! DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, we’re thrilled to offer more places on a day trip to the vibrant Valencia City Centre and the fabulous Bonaire Shopping Centre! \n\n\n\nDeparture by bus from La Senieta\, Moraira 8:45 AM. Valencia City Centre or Bonaire Shopping Centre. Return to Moraira approx 6:00 PM.  \n\n\n\n\nBook Now !\n\n\n\n\nNearly all seats sold now. If there are insufficient available\, contact Carole to be added to the waiting list. \n\n\n\nTrip Leader carole.clark@u3amoraira-teulada.org URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/valencia-adventure-city-buzz-shopping-bliss/ LOCATION:Alicante CATEGORIES:Travel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Valencia-cathedral.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carole Clark":MAILTO:carole.clark@u3amoraira-teulada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250619T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250622T170000 DTSTAMP:20241201T180533Z CREATED:20241201T111918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241201T180533Z UID:38710-1750320000-1750611600@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:Festival of Sawdust Carpets for the Feast of Corpus Christi in Elche de la Sierra. DESCRIPTION:Trip details.\n\n\n\n19 June: Thursday \n\n\n\nWe will leave Moraira and drive to Almansa where we will have free time. Lunch is included without drinks. We then drive to our Hotel Felipe 2 in Ayna which is rated 3.5 star. The reviews are excellent. Dinner and accommodation are included. \n\n\n\nHotel Felipe 2\n\n\n\n20 June: Friday \n\n\n\nTransfer to Elche de la Sierra to visit the museum of the Serrín carpets. \n\n\n\nFree time for lunch and return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. \n\n\n\n21 June: Saturday \n\n\n\nTransfer to Albacete. Free time to visit. Lunch included without drinks. \n\n\n\nTransfer to Lietor for guided tour. \n\n\n\nTransfer back to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation. \n\n\n\n22 June: Sunday \n\n\n\nTransfer to Elche de la Sierra to see the the Alfombras de Serrín and enjoy the Corpus Christi. \n\n\n\nTransfer back to Moraira \n\n\n\nIn more detail below:-\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe highlight of Almansa is its impressive castle\, built on a large rock that crowns the city. Of Arab origin\, it was rebuilt by Don Juan Manuel in the 14th century. \n\n\n\nThe old town\, which has been declared a Historic-Artistic Site\, is made up of narrow streets that surround the castle. Inside it\, the palace of the Counts of Cirat stands out\, also known as the Casa Grande\, with a beautiful Mannerist doorway. Civil architecture is also represented by 17th-century manor houses\, such as that of the Enríquez de Navarra or the Marquises of Montortal; the old granary\, now the House of Culture; and the Town Hall. As for religious buildings\, of interest are the parish church of the Assumption\, from the 16th-19th centuries; the convent of the Augustinians\, with a baroque façade; that of San Francisco and the hermitage of San Blas. \n\n\n\nSerrin Carpets. Made of Sawdust. We visit the museum and then have free time for lunch before returning to the hotel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbacete. We visit the city in the morning and have free time before having lunch which is included but not drinks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter lunch we visit Lietor. We will have a guided tour of this pretty little village and it’s hidden gems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe last day we will transfer back to Eleche de la Sierra to see the making of and finished carpets. Times to be confirmed. It maybe be early before the ceremony starts so we can see the carpets in the making. \n\n\n\n3035404550Single Occupation510.00485.00465.00480.00423.00Double Occupation438.00410.00391.00385.00350.00\n\n\n\nPrice includes \n\n\n\nCoach for the duration of the trip \n\n\n\n3 nights stay at the Hotel Felipe 2 in Ayna \n\n\n\n3 dinners at the hotel \n\n\n\n2 lunch meals with no drinks \n\n\n\nGuide in Lietor \n\n\n\nTickets for the carpet museum \n\n\n\nTips \n\n\n\nTo book this trip please contact Coral Guise-Smith trip leader on coral.guise-smith@u3amoraira-teulada.org \n\n\n\nThe deposit is €50 paid by BACS to the U3A bank account. La Caixa Bank Moraira ES02 2100 7686 6602 0016 4581 BIC if necessary: CAIXESBBXXX.   Reference is your surnames\, membership number and Carpets. If you intend to pay in Sterling\, please contact me before doing so. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT MONIES PAID FOR TRIPS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE UNLESS WE CAN RE-SELL THE CANCELLED PLACES OR THE TRAVEL GROUP CANCELS THE TRIP WHEN ALL MONIES WILL BE REFUNDED. Please see full T&C’s on the U3A Moraira Travel webpage for full details. \n\n\n\nSometimes changes will have to be made to schedules\, this will only happen when outside of our control\, and we will notify you of these changes. When booking trips\, it will be taken that you will accept any necessary changes. \n\n\n\nYou are receiving this Travel Newsletter because you are a fully paid-up member of our U3A and have provided us with your email address. If you know someone who is a member but does not have a computer\, please pass the information to them. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/festival-of-sawdust-carpets-for-the-feast-of-corpus-christi-in-elche-de-la-sierra/ LOCATION:Alicante CATEGORIES:Travel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Sawdust-Carpets.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coral Guise-Smith":MAILTO:Coral.travel.u3a@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250612T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250612T223000 DTSTAMP:20250528T201623Z CREATED:20250319T111038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T201623Z UID:39561-1749754800-1749767400@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:Wine Tasting Group Summer Meal - Thursday\, 12th June 2025 DESCRIPTION:We have arranged an excellent meal at Restaurante Al Mar in Moraira for our last event before the summer break. The menu and full details of how to book were sent with the invitation to all group members on Sunday\, 30th March. If you would like to join us\, please contact wine.tasting@u3amoraira-teulada.org \n\n\n\nThis event is now fully booked. \n\n\n\nPat & Brian URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/wine-tasting-group-summer-meal/ LOCATION:Alicante CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Wine-Fully-Booked.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250609T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250609T113000 DTSTAMP:20250117T135425Z CREATED:20241130T120752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T135425Z UID:38696-1749465000-1749468600@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:Elihu Yale and his Wicked Wife DESCRIPTION:Speaker: David Ebsworth \n\n\n\nElihu Yale is a major figure in our history\, though now mostly forgotten. One of the first nabobs\, (a Muslim official or governor under the Mogul empire) Yale bequeathed his name to one of the world’s most famous universities. At the same time\, he left nothing to poor Catherine except the slur of branding her a “wicked wife.” But Catherine’s own background is fascinating – daughter to one of the Levant Company’s merchant adventurers who helped introduce Alicante wines to the world. Her husband’s reputation is tarnished\, however\, by his involvement\, through the East India Company\, in the Indian slave trade but the true story of Catherine and Elihu Yale is still “stranger than fiction” – as author of the Yale Trilogy\, David Ebsworth\, explains in this one-hour session. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/elihu-yale-and-his-wicked-wife/ LOCATION:Salón de Actos\, Espai La Senieta\, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe\, 8\, Moraira\, Alicante\, 03724\, Spain CATEGORIES:Art & History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Elihu-Yale.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250606T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250606T160000 DTSTAMP:20250320T144816Z CREATED:20250320T144527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T144816Z UID:39576-1749211200-1749225600@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:Hog Roast - 6th June 2025 DESCRIPTION:A Hog Roast is currently being organised at Font Santa\, Moraira. More details to be announced very soon. In the meantime\, please make a diary note. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/hog-roast-6th-june-2025/ LOCATION:Alicante ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/Image-for-tickets-etc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250602T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250602T113000 DTSTAMP:20250521T172414Z CREATED:20250507T144148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T172414Z UID:40008-1748856600-1748863800@www.u3amoraira-teulada.org SUMMARY:General Meeting - 2nd June 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date:  Monday\, 2nd June 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:  Doors open 9:30\, meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nVenue:  Salón GL\, Teulada \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe next General Meeting will be held at Salón GL\, Teulada on Monday\, 2nd June. Doors open at 9:30\, meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nThe membership desk will be open from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for those new members who have submitted online applications and wish to pay their subscription in cash. \n\n\n\nThere will be two speakers from Caixa Bank. They will be speaking about the senior protection alarm system by Securitas Direct. This is a personal alarm system for people who may live alone or have a partner who has frequent falls. URL:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/event/general-meeting-2nd-june-2025/ LOCATION:Alicante CATEGORIES:U3A Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/wp-content/uploads/General-Meeting.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR