U3A Vall del Pop

News4U

No. 31

June

2012

LOVE VERSUS LUST (A LETTER) BY DEIRDRE STEWART James, In this box you will find five sleeves from five jackets, five left shoes and five shirt sleeves. In the other box you will find five favourite books minus five pages, the remnants of five records and five lovely wedding photographs. It took you five minutes to destroy the happiest five years of my life. The new love of your life was only five when you were twenty five - it hurts. I loved and trusted you, your betrayal is nothing compared to the hurt David will feel when Daddy does not come home. I have given this a lot of thought James. This will cause me even more pain, but I shall have to re-turn to work and David loves you so much I have decided he should be with you. Look in your car and you will see David, his toys and his clothes. Within five minutes you both will realise fatherhood means just that. Because of unexpected step-motherhood I give your new love-life five weeks. See you back home with David then. Your Wife.

U3A Vall del Pop

5th Anniversary

Congratulations to all those members who entered our first-ever short story

competition ! We had so many fascinating entries that the judges deliberated

long and hard before finally coming up with the three winners. Collecting their

prizes and reading their stories at the General Meeting were .....

FIRST - DEIRDRE STEWART. LOVE VERSUS LUST (Below)

SECOND - HEIDI MORGAN . HOW TIME FLIES. (Page 2)

THIRD - SANDRA WELHAM . BEST SELLER. (Page 2)

Deirdre with her prize !

HOW TIME FLIES ! BY HEIDI MORGAN

Time flies, so they say, and a while ago I decided to try an experiment to find out if

this is true. I went to the charity shop and bought a large glass storage jar, into which

I would put one item each day. It could be anything small and durable, but it must be unique in my

collection.

I began to fill the jar with tickets, bottle tops, things found or broken - easy at first, but later it was

sometimes difficult to find something new.

Today the jar was full, and I tipped out the contents to examine them. They completely covered the

top of my dining table. I was surprised at how many of the objects I could remember putting in there

as if it were yesterday. At the bottom of the jar, I found a scrap of paper on which I'd written the date

I started the experiment. It was almost exactly five years ago.

Looking at my varied collection, I came to this conclusion. Time does fly, but not straight like an ar-

row. It wanders like a butterfly, flitting here and flitting there, always searching for the next perfect

flower.

BEST SELLER BY SANDRA WELHAM

The book sat on the bedroom shelf gathering dust. I had promised myself that one day I would read it. I remembered the name on the cover and thought where do the ideas come from to encourage us to buy these unknown works of art. Shakespeare , Elliot and Grisham, names that spring to mind, but what about the 'new kids on the block' . Do we appreciate the hard work of the writer that helps to stimulate the minds and imagination of the readers. Does the cover always reveal the secrets within? James sat at his computer looking out at life in the big city- it was tough. He was determined to make this attempt a best seller. A book that would make him famous and secure his future. His mind was racing. Ideas bounced around in his mind. It was time to start his dream. Just then he heard a voice..”Your tea, is getting cold”. James 's mind began to drift . Tomorrow would be an-other day. A day to write his best seller. A day to go out and play. Yes, James is only five years old, but with an imagination older than his years.

Heidi was not at the meeting to collect her prize - so her story was read by the Editor, Jazz

... AND IN REPLY TO THE PERSON WHO COMPLAINED THE SHORT STORY COMPETITION EXCLUDED HIM

BECAUSE HE WAS ALMOST SEVEN FEET IN HEIGHT- THE COMPETITION NEXT YEAR WILL BE A TALL STORY

COMPETITION !

The Javea Players traditional Summer show has changed location to possibly the most attractive walled

square in Javea Old Town, the Plaza de Baix, outside the Casa de Cultura. From July 2 to 6 starting at

7.30 pm the two bar/restaurants are laying on a custom made alfresco dinner for us. The entertainment

in the Casa de Cultura theatre will start at about 9 pm, three very funny short plays will complete a

great evening.

All the above for 15€. Bookings with Eleanor on 96 647 2876 or gerandele@telefonica.net

Free parking in streets below Portal de Clot or in the large car park beside the main road or for 60 cents

an hour in the Portal de Clot or Thursday Market square underground parkings.

Dear Members,

What a year! I didn't at first realise what an important year this would be.

The Queen’s Jubilee, the Olympic Games and of course our 5th Anniversary.

It's at times like this that you realise how important these events are to

us all. I know that many of us will have watched the pageantry of the Jubi-

lee Celebrations, and have been looking forward to the competition of the Olympic

games. I know which events I will be glued to, but I am sure that we wish all competitors

the very best of luck . They have trained for a number of years

to reach their peak of performance and whether they repre-

sent the UK , Spain or anywhere else, we cannot help but be

proud of their commitment and dedication to their sport.

I also at this time want to thank everyone for their hard work

and dedication to our U3A . I hope that all of you have a super

summer break. I know that number of you will be staying in the

valley, but others are off to far distant lands . Maybe they

would consider sharing their experiences at one of our meet-

ings. Do let me know.

Have a safe, enjoyable and healthy summer break, and we will

see you all again in September.

Best wishes , Bob.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT, Bob Welham.

U3A Vall del

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5th Anniversary

DON’T LEAVE IT TOO LATE!

YOU HAVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15TH TO GET YOUR ENTRIES IN FOR OUR

FIRST PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION - SO COME ON, READ THE FULL RULES

ON THE WEBSITE AND GET SNAPPING! THERE ARE FIVE CATEGORIES TO

ENTER AND PRIZES TO COLLECT!!

Circle of Men

Men have been sitting in circles for thousands of years. Most of all these men were elders who were re-spected for their wisdom. Because of my involvement with the ManKindProject (MKP) , on the website www.maturingmen.net I found the following text about the relevance of men's groups:

“ Traditional tribal cultures had a lot of wisdom still relevant to our times. The warrior had a crucial role in protecting the tribe and hunting food. Men beyond warrior age were elders. The role of the elder needs skills which many men in our times lack, but would be enriched if they learned: collaborating with other mature men, and supporting younger ones, for example. How-ever, we don’t live in a tribal culture which makes this easy and natural. This is one reason why men’s groups are so vital, to encourage and recognise these traditional, archetypal roles. ”

I am really excited to be able to invite you to our first Open Men's Circle on

Wednesday 13th of June 2012 In the room above bar L'Assut (formerly La Risa) in Jalón, starting at 14.45 for 15.00 hrs.

As the space in the room is limited, please let me know if you will be present or not. Looking forward to meeting

you.

Kindest regards from Bruno Goffin

brunosdogs@gmail.com 690 19 29 76 http://brunoscircleofmen.blogspot.com.es/

The Newsletter has had an email from Bruno Goffin, recently back from Cape Town. He asks that we tell you about his latest project - see below. It all sounds intriguing, but at the same time, we have to stress that this is U3A member Bruno’s own idea and is not a U3A group !

Dead Penguins - I never knew this!

Did you ever wonder why there are no dead penguins on the ice in Antarctica?

Where do they go?

Wonder no more ! ! !

It is a known fact that the penguin is a very ritualistic bird which lives an extremely ordered and complex

life. The penguin is very committed to its family and

will mate for life, as well as maintain a form of compassionate contact

with its offspring throughout its life.

If a penguin is found dead on the ice surface, other members of the family and social circle have been

known to dig holes in the ice, using their vestigial wings and beaks, until the hole is deep enough for the

dead bird to be rolled into, and buried. Continued .......

.. And an email from Bob, our President. You may have noticed that Bob always puts a picture of a penguin on his monthly “note” in the Newsletter. We have wondered why - but it seems that Bob is a penguin expert ! He sends up this interesting factoid ....

The male penguins then gather in a circle around the fresh grave and sing:

"Freeze a jolly good fellow." "Freeze a jolly good fellow."

Then, they kick him in the ice hole.

You really didn't believe that I know anything about penguins, did you?

It's so easy to fool OLD people. ( I fell for it, too!!!)

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BEETLE DRIVE ! FRIDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER, 7.30 PM, LOS AMIGOS RESTAURANT IN ALCALALI.

10 EUROS PER PERSON TO INCLUDE FULL MENU OF: BREAD AND ALIOLI * SEAFOOD COCKTAIL * ROAST CHICKEN AND CHIPS (unless vegetarian )

* ICE CREAM * WINE AND WATER.

LOADS OF PRIZES TO BE WON THROUGHOUT THE EVENING !

COME AND ENJOY A FUN-FILLED EVENING WITH YOUR FRIENDS.

SINGLES WELCOME, PARTNERS NOT NEEDED.

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FUN QUIZ ! ( RUN ON EXACTLY THE SAME LINES

AS USUAL ) Due to demand this is a one-off extra of our popular quizzes. Our usual venue is closed during November so Los

Amigos will provide us with a larger space for even more of you to join in the mayhem !

FRIDAY 9TH NOVEMBER, 7.30 PM, LOS AMIGOS RESTAURANT IN ALCALALI. 10 EUROS PER PERSON TO INCLUDE FULL MENU AS ABOVE.

PLENTY OF PRIZES AVAILABLE. COUPLES OR SINGLES WELCOME.

TEAMS OF 4 DRAWN FROM A HAT ON THE NIGHT.

TO REGISTER FOR EITHER EVENT PLEASE PHONE DEREK OR ANNE ON 96 648 1069 (AFTER

5PM)

PLEASE NOTE...YOUR PLACE IS NOT ASSURED UNTIL YOU HAVE PAID.

Care... Yes we do!.

Sometimes living in Spain can be a lonely experience, but

being a member of the U3A Vall del Pop means you are one of

our community and a friend.

Friends look after each other, and recently at the general meeting I was ap-

pointed to the role of Almoner. A post that I hope I can do well.

It's really about making sure that you know that we care. Maybe you have

not been feeling too well, have been in hospital, had a small accident, then

sometime a chat, a call, a card can bring a smile back to your face.

Let me know if anyone of our members needs to “ know that we care”

on 965581353 or email bob.welham@gmail.com

Have a great summer break... Sandra Welham.

Having just returned from my holiday from Mallorca with the U3A yesterday, I was asked to write a summary of my experience. ...

We departed promptly from Jalon rastro at the appointed time of 8.a.m. The day was bright and sunny, and the journey to Valencia passed without incidence and we seemed to arrive quite quickly. I had not heard that we were to have a guided tour, by coach of the city and so I was very pleased and surprised. I really enjoyed the tour from a different vantage point, seeing things previously unnoticed. We then departed for the airport, and boarded our flight. The plane Air Berlin surprised me with the lovely leather seats, and even though it was only a thirty or forty min. flight, we were given a soft drink and biscuits. The hotel was unimpressive from the exterior, but we all had large rooms with a fridge and small kitchen. The staff were very helpful and friendly, and there were lots of bars and restaurants just a short walk away..... and of course a beautiful beach. The following day, our Gandia Tours rep... Rolf, had arranged a guided tour to the breathtakingly beauti-ful Capital city of Palma. The Port was full of very beautiful yachts and also a cruise liner. On the town side of the port, were stunning green lawns edged with tall palm trees and surrounded by red shrub roses . Dominating the background was the uniquely designed Cathedral. We were given a tour of the old city, with the narrow streets, boutiques and bustling bars and restaurants. A few of us managed to see the inside of the Cathedral, and it was of course splendid, with lovely stained glass windows. I am so glad I saw it. One of the other trips which particularly impressed me, was the trip to Soller, where we travelled by tram to the Port, then went on an historic train dating back from 1912 and immaculately maintained and pol-ished. The mountain scenery was stunning and very green. The end of the holiday came all too soon and it was time to say goodbye to everyone. It had been nice to have such a lovely friendly group and also some new people to meet. Carol West

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What do you say about a holiday that had it all.

Good weather, good hotel, good food, good crowd of people, and excellent value for money.

This holiday was all things to all men, as you could do as much or as little as you pleased.

Trips were available to the places of note on the island, PALMA, SOLLER ( including the picturesque

train journey ), CAVES OF DRACH ( including a visit to the Mallorcan pearl factory ) Our hotel was

located in the ideal small town on Santa Ponsa, which was close enough for browsing the shops ( and

bars !! ) as time allowed between excursions.

A lot of effort went into the organisation of this trip, so Anne & Derek Martyr deserve a very big

round of applause, and very big thank you for making this a memorable holiday.

Graham Cherrington

U3A TRIP TO MALLORCA 16TH - 21ST MAY

Two members tell us of their experiences last month on the beautiful island of Mallorca. So many holidaymakers have been talking about Anne and Derek’s wonderful and caring organisation, and want to say such a big THANK YOU!

FOR

SALE

“ DOG TRAINING I am intrigued that Bruno has opened dog walking classes on Sunday mornings to demonstrate his dog walking tech-niques whilst the regular Sunday morning walks continue. Happy hunting, everyone.

However, I feel that there is no one right way to train owners and dogs, and training can and should be adapted to indi-viduals and their particular dogs. There is so much character and different personalities in humans and dogs alike. I and my dogs found methods of training in the dog club to which Bruno refers which suited us, and I shall always be grateful to those "amateurs" who give their time week after week freely, helping successfully to train owners to train their dogs and to produce happy dogs. So, come on, everyone, I am sure that all of you, whether you are dog owners or not, have something to say about train-ing methods - good or bad JW and dogs! ”

ACER Desktop Computer with all equipment, i.e. all operating disks, manuals, keyboard,

mouse, monitor, webcam, cables, speakers. Ideal for someone who needs a PC for general home

use. Good memory and in full working order. Current operating system Windows XP. Genuine

reason for sale - at 85€. Can be viewed and tested in Lliber.

JUICING JACK - Electric Juicer This juicer cost €240 and has only been used about a

dozen times. It is in immaculate condition but just not being used. It needs a good home with

someone who will use it to its full potential. It comes with a juicing book, an apron and in its

original box. Price €95 ono. Contact Carol or Jim for both these

items on 96 573 2607.

U3A Cinema Special !

"Phantom of the Opera

at the Royal Albert Hall"

showing at Parcent Town Hall on

Monday 18th June No tickets needed. For more details of this event, look on the Cinema Group webpage. We nor-

mally ask for a €2 contribution towards the cinema's running costs, but for this performance,

the money collected will instead go towards the new day-centre in Alcalali.

Monday 18th June, 7.15pm** (doors open 6:40pm) - Our final film of

the season is Andrew Lloyd-Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera",

filmed at the Royal Albert Hall in London. This is the lavish 25th Anniver-

sary production, with spectacular staging and a cast and orchestra numbering

over 200, and some very special guest appearances including Sarah Bright-

man. 160 minutes, and there will be a short interval. **Film start is 15 min-

utes later than usual at 7.15pm.

We have been asked to consider starting a “Forum” within the Newsletter, and use the following member’s opinion to give it a kick-start ! ( We are always happy to print emails, information, opinions, poems, etc. from U3A members ... Just look on the website to see the best way get your pieces to us. )

Pauline Warne has a computer desk for sale, for 30 Euros, buyer collects, 966482067.

Yoga at the Dome Stretch and Chill-out !

Classes in Dru Yoga will be starting on Thursday 20th September 2012 in the beautiful Dome

in Alcalali ( near the Bullring ) The classes will be held during the afternoon and cost around

3-4 euros per person. Exact time and price to be confirmed.

You do not need any previous experience nor to be particularly fit.

Both sexes welcome. Our qualified teacher will help you every step of the way. At the mo-

ment I am compiling a list of those interested on a 'first come, first served' basis. The

Dome can hold 20 per class but if sufficient interest is shown there is the possibility of an

extra class to satisfy demand.

Please phone Anne on 96 648 1069 after 5pm... or email themartyrs103@gmail .

WELCOME TO THE

U3A !

At the last meeting, we

were pleased to greet

10 new members, bring-

ing the membership to

642. We all wish you a

huge welcome, and hope

you find friendship and

lots to do in this great

organisation within the

Vall del Pop.

GROUPS NEWS

SUGARCRAFT - STAINED GLASS WORK - CHOIR -

DRU YOGA - COUNTRY DANCING - ALL COMING SOON !

SEE THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION

MOSAICS GROUP - are organising an event in aid of Casa de

Animo in Alcalali. Loads of stalls, tombola, beautician, etc.. July

14th 11am - 3pm.. See the website for more details.

GUITAR group - are now up to 10 members and will be continuing

all through the summer. New members always welcome whatever your standard !

THE GENERAL MEETING - JUNE 7TH. EAT YE ROSEBUDS WHILE YE MAY !

Dick Handscombe once more travelled to Jalon to give us all a deeper insight into his tried and tested methods of eating home-produced produce for health. Why not rosebuds? He asked. Why eat sprayed and treated fruit and vegetables when it’s so easy to grow

your own? Try www.wddty (what doctors don’t tell you). He also

recommended a visit to the Heretat de Pere near Quatretonda for a

range of organic cheeses and other produce. www.heretat.com. Dick then kindly

gave away copies of his little green book in return for a donation to HELP. Thank you so much, Dick, for your generosity and all your advice!! WARNING FROM ELAINE HORTON. Elaine warned the U3A that strikes and austerity measures will probably mean a severe cut-back in medical services in the Valley over the Summer. Home visits will especially be affected, so be prepared to travel to clinics to get your dressings changed, and, if you are a driver, no doubt extra trips will be necessary to travel to these clinics. Nothing is certain yet - but HELP shops will be able to keep you informed.

ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR THE NEWSLETTER ? If you have anything you would like to share in the newsletter, let us have it in an attached Word

document, about 200 words or less, by the 6th of any calendar month. Send to pands_thorpe@hotmail.com.

Diamond Jubilee Celebrations at Salamanca !

What a wonderful day to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee event with

a fantastic luncheon at the Salamanca Restaurant, in Jalon.

60 members started the event with a refreshing Pimms cocktail ,

served out in the courtyard. The restaurant was decorated with

banners, balloons and flags which added to the occasion.

A board was decorated with reminders from the past, such

as children used to play in the streets and got a clip around the ear

if naughty, women had Toni Perms, 4 blackjacks or fruit salads cost

a 1d, and Teddy Boys had quiffs and wore brothel creepers.

Members quickly got into the

spirit of the event with a Diamond Jubilee Quiz and lots of nos-

talgic tunes from the early part of the Queen's reign. With our

singing, we tried to 'raise the roof ' and this made us all feel

very patriotic. Vera Lynn's version of 'We'll Meet Again' and

'White Cliffs of Dover' appeared to be very popular, even if we

weren't too sure of the words, but our rendition of 'Land of

Hope and Glory' was word perfect. The proms had nothing on us!

A toast was given to the Queen and

our rendition of 'God Save the

Queen ' made us aware that we still

have very strong links with the Brit-

ain and what it stands for. We all re-

alise what a fantastic job the Queen

is doing, and how she is held in such high esteem.

I know that many of us would like to have been involved more with

the celebration, but we did our best and I think everyone enjoyed

the event. Our thanks to the Salamanca for a lovely meal and cre-

ating the wonderful atmosphere, that helped to make this day so

successful.

We wish her Majesty a long and successful reign and look forward

to celebrating the next milestone.

Sandra Welham

Dingbats are visual word puzzles from

which a well known phrase or saying

has to be identified. For instance :

ACRIML - is obviously criminal

(crim in al , see?) So what is this?

r e v i r d t a e s Answer is somewhere in this newsletter

written in blue .

ANDALUCIA, “THE GRAND TOUR” ( WITH A MOROCCAN TWIST ! )

9 DAYS OF DISCOVERY, 28TH APRIL – 6TH MAY 2013

HALF BOARD IN ALL THE HOTELS.

INCLUDING OFFICIAL GUIDES FOR CORDOBA, SEVILLE AND RONDA. SERVICES OF OUR ACCOMPANYING ,QUALIFIED TOUR GUIDE FOR THE ENTIRE TRIP.

ITINERARY...

PICK UP IN JALON BY COACH.

2 NIGHTS IN A WONDERFULLY SITUATED 3 * HOTEL IN CORDOBA,

2 NIGHTS IN A DELIGHTFUL 3* HOTEL IN SEVILLE CITY CENTRE,

WHILST IN SEVILLE OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE ALCAZAR, A BOAT TRIP ON THE RIVER AND A FLA-MENCO SHOW.

2 NIGHTS IN A VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 4 * HOTEL IN JEREZ CITY CENTRE.

. THERE WILL ALSO BE A CHANCE OF AN EXCURSION TO CADIZ WITH ITS BEAUTIFUL BAY AND OLD QUARTER.

2 NIGHTS IN A 4* BEACHFRONT HOTEL IN TORREMOLINOS. EN ROUTE TO THE HOTEL THERE WILL BE A TRIP TO RONDA, CAPITAL OF THE FAMOUS 'WHITE VILLAGES'

ONCE IN TORREMOLINOS , THE FOLLOWING DAY THERE WILL BE THE CHANCE FOR DAY TRIPS TO VISIT EITHER:

GIBRALTAR OR TANGIERS !

THE FINAL DAY WE JOURNEY BACK TO JALON BUT MAKE A VISIT TO NERJA EN ROUTE.

PRICE PER PERSON IS JUST 525 EUROS... THIS EQUATES TO ONLY 58 EUROS PER DAY !! SINGLE SUPPLEMENT 150.

IF YOU ARE AT ALL INTERESTED PLEASE EITHER PHONE ME 96 648 1069 OR EMAIL themartyrs103@gmail.com.

I AM NOT TAKING DEPOSITS YET, NOR WILL YOU COMMIT YOURSELF. HOWEVER, I NEED TO KNOW THAT ENOUGH INTEREST WILL BE SHOWN.

THE TRIP CAN ONLY GO AHEAD AT THIS BARGAIN PRICE IF I HAVE AT LEAST 50 PEOPLE COMING ALONG.

I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU !

JOB VACANCIES

Our U3A has a vacancy for an Assistant Secretary.

Please, have a think to see whether YOU might be able to take this

role on. You would be joining a vary relaxed and contented and com-

mitted committee, where there are no divas seeking attention, and no

back-biting.- EVER! Yes , we work hard, but every committee mem-

ber does their bit, making sure the U3A is a happy place to be.

You would assist Graham Quirk - so why not email him,

gqsec@yahoo.co.uk, for more details ?

ASSISTANT EDITOR OF THE NEWSLETTER

Are YOU a dab hand on the computer, setting out pages and

organising printed material? Then PLEASE talk to

jazzwaspe@hotmail.com. As the newsletter gets bigger and

bigger, more help is desperately needed if the Editor is to keep

ALL her hair.

HAVE YOU LOGGED ONTO OUR

WEBSITE RECENTLY AND

LOOKED AT ALL THE GROUPS

WE NOW HAVE ??

www.u3avalldelpop.com

Our Travel and Culture People always have a whole variety of events organised for us - check the website for the latest news. Find

“Upcoming Events” and hover over the event which interests you for more details

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Forthcoming Events – July 2012

Friday 8th

June – Another of Derek and Anne's brilliant Quiz nights. Enjoy it with a fish and chip

supper at Bar Nou. Starts at 7 o'clock. Be early to ensure a seat.

Thursday 14th

June – We have yet another fine trip. This time to Guadalest. This will include a boat

trip and is €10

Monday 18th

June – The cinema club's offering this week is The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal

Albert Hall. A spooky musical evening for all!

Thursday 21st June – Celebratory Hog Roast!! Everybody welcome to a cracking (or should that be

crackling) hog roast to celebrate our 5th anniversary. Yum! Yum!

Saturday 14th July - Great Mosaics Group Fair in aid of Casa de Animo. 11am - 3pm. Contact group leaders for

more information.

Saturday 1st September – And now the Big One!! Following Dennis’s talk on the sailaway success of

last year’s cruise, Anne and Derek have arranged a cracker. This will go from Barcelona and take in France,

Italy, Greece and Turkey. Tickets still available, so phone Anne or Derek to book your place.

Thursday 6th September – Here we go again after the Summer break. This is the welcome back general meeting.

Once again at Jalon Town Hall and once again starting at 10:30 for 11o’clock. See you there!

Friday 21st September – Now for something a little different. We have a Beetle Drive! This is at Los Amigos res-

taurant in Alcalali. Cost is €10 per head and includes a nice three course meal and includes wine and water. Come

along and enjoy yourselves.

Monday 1st October – The cinema club has yet to decide on this week's film, so watch this space.

Friday 5th October – Another fine quiz at Bar Nou, complete with fish and chips. Book your place now to avoid dis-

appointment.

Friday 12th October - 5th Anniversary dinner/dance. There is a wonderful dinner and dance being planned to round

off the 5 year celebrations. This will be a “posh do”, and will be subsidised for members to the sum of €10. The

venue is the Sol-y-Mar Hotel in Calpe and rooms can be had at the bargain price of €60 per room including breakfast

Friday 9th November - As a result of popular demand we have an extra quiz. This one is at Los Amigos in Alcalali

at 7:30 pm. Cost is €10 per head. Phone Derek/Anne to book your place, with tables of four being drawn on the

night. Single competitors are welcome. Many prizes.

FUTURE

U3A

GENERAL

MEETINGS

FIRST MEETING AFTER THE SUMMER BREAK IS ON SEPTEMBER 6TH.

U3A member Stuart Wishart is going to speak, and promises us something called “From Tablespoons to Take Off (How and why aeroplanes fly) “, and adds ..."Come along and find out the reason these great silver birds go up into the sky and come down to earth again. It may help dispel any lingering fears about flying. I promise to include some jokes.”

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CARITAS OUR COLLECTING BOX FOR ITEMS FOR LOCAL PEOPLE IN GREAT NEED

WILL BE AT EVERY GENERAL MEETING. ANY ITEMS OF NON-

PERISHABLE FOOD OR HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS WILL BE APPRECIATED

BEYOND MEASURE.