Fifteen U3A Calpe members enjoyed a guided tour of the Jardin de L’Albarda last Friday (28th June). Mostly first-time visitors, we were amazed at this hidden gem in an urbanisation near La Sella and Pedreguer. Our guide, the very well informed, humorous and patient Nicoli, led us from the splendid house through the various garden designs, each one spectacular in it’s own way, and explained the plan for the original garden and how it has been developed over the years towards the ecosystem and biodiversity that is working today. We all agreed that a follow up trip, perhaps in a…
Author: Alan
Last week (17th to 23rd June) was a busy one for U3A Calpe members. First on Tuesday we had a pre Wimbledon drinks party at Yodel. Plenty of wine consumed and much hilarity as members had to get together in teams for the quiz to answer ten questions about Wimbledon. Having had to meet new people in the teams people carried on with their conversations long after the quiz. The second event was Friday General Meeting, again at Yodel. A smaller number that usual heard an update on U3A Calpe and we’re able to ask questions to the Committee. The…
11 am to 1 pm – Yodel. Top Floor of Plaza Central, Calpe.
Update: This trip is now confirmed. See the event page. We are looking at the possibility of organising a three-day trip to Benidorm, all Inclusive, adults only, over Christmas. Please express your interest to Freda at travelcoordinator.u3acalpe@gmail.com. Further details to follow.
The June Newsletter has gone out to all members by email. You can read the content of the newsletter in the archive. The next issue will be in September after the summer break. Several events scheduled for the coming months of July, August, September and beyond. The first meetings at the new venue at Yodel. Forced cancellation of another event (Denia Rock Choir). New website content manager Alan Chuter and new Groups Coordinator, Clive Dean. Read the content of the newsletter in the archive.
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 €8.00 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…
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…
Padel is the fastest growing sport in the world! 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. We play Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 am and 11 am at Calpe Tennis Club. Price is €6 which covers the hire of the court and a contribution to the replacement of balls. Please bring your own racquet, although spare racquets are available if needed! Balls are also provided. We are a friendly, social group and players at all…
The classes are temporarily suspended due to incapacity of our teacher. This activity is not exclusive to U3A members. 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 have been on Saturday mornings at Casa de Cultura. The classes have been very successful and we now have two classes, one for English speaking students from 10.00 – 11.15 and another for Spanish speakers…
If you are a resident in Spain you should renew your Padrón (Municipal Register) very 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, or by calling the following phone numbers:- 687…
