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The U3A Green Bowls group has been in operation for several years. It is very friendly. We meet at the Paraiso Mar Bowls Green (which is a public Green) on the Levante Beach. Most members who had not played before have become accomplished bowlers and are good enough to join any Bowls club. Please contact group leader for times and place. Cost is €6.00 per session. Coaching will be given to beginners on Thursdays if required. This gives members the opportunity to try Bowls without any obligation. Members of the Calpe U3A are most welcome, so come along and join…

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Just a reminder that three new phases for the cost of electricity were introduced on June 1st 2021. With bills growing ever higher, here is a chart of the new tariffs, to help you plan when to use your domestic appliances to minimize your electricity bill as much as possible. Using an inexpensive timer on appliances or using the delayed start button on your washing machine can also help you to run programmes at night, when the cost is at its lowest. Reviewing when you use electrical appliances might save you some money. Monday to Friday: Midnight to 8.00am         …

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What could possibly connect dolphins with the zebra fish, the common house mouse of today, and of course, ourselves.? Over 50 million years of evolution separate them. By Peter Purvey Well, the Spanish have a phrase for it,’Enlace al otro’, or, one thing leads to another., which could not be more appropriate in this case. Almost twenty years ago American geneticist Michael Zasloff was chatting to other scientists over a pint after giving a lecture at St, Andrews University, in Fife, Scotland on antibiotics found in animal skin. One, a marine biologist happened to say that he was puzzled by…

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PADEL TENNIS Padel is the fastest growing sport in the world! And we play Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 12:00 at Calpe Tennis Club. Court fees are €5.50 for 2 hours. Padel Tennis is a fun group activity played in doubles and suitable for people who have previously played tennis. Players are matched to opponents of similar abilities to ensure a satisfying game for everyone. Please bring your own racquet, although spare racquets are available if needed! Balls are also provided. We are a friendly, social club and players at all levels are welcome. We look forward to welcoming you…

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This  activity is not exclusive to U3A members. No Floor Yoga – classes are by donation (rather than fixed fee). We expect classes to restart January 2024. No Floor Yoga Classes for people with reduced mobility No Kneeling – No Lying – No Floor based postures with a fully qualified(UK) Yoga Teacher specially trained in teaching students with Arthritis – Replacement Knees/Hips – HBP and other mobility limiting conditions These, mostly, chair-based classes will start on Saturday mornings at Casa de Cultura. The classes have been very successful and we now have two classes, For our English speaking students 10.00 – 11.15…

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If you are a resident in Spain you should renew your Padrón(Municipal Register)every five years. The Padrón Office of the Calpe Town Hall, will send you a letter reminding you to do so. Due to the restrictions caused by the Pandemic, it is essential that you make an appointment before going to the Town Hall. You will be attended to by personal in the OAC(Office for the attention to Citizens). The office is on the ground floor of the Town Hall. You can make an appointment through the Municipal website www.ajcalp.es, or by calling the following phone numbers:- 687 648…

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