Costa Blanca News

U3A Vall Del Pop: El Presidente comes of age

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Xàbia Book Circle

We normally meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm for 6.45pm at the Social Centre in Xàbia, close to the car park in the Plaza de la Constituci­ón Española New members are always welcome; for further informatio­n contact Nina Davies on 96 579 1782 or email: ninamdavie­s@ yahoo.co.uk or see https:// www.xabiabookc­ircle.com/ Facebook: Xàbia Book Circle.

Knitters of Javea (or thereabout­s)

We meet weekly from 3pm to 5pm at a private home.

If you knit or crochet and like to chat over tea at the same time please email knittersof­pinosol @gmail.com for more

Costa Blanca 41 Club The Royal British Legion Javea Branch

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Spiritual Discussion Group

Meeting as a small group in Jávea to study teachings from Ascended Masters who bring a clearer understand­ing for those who seek the truth. Contact Robert Harris: 96 579 4343 or email: rmharris@telefonica.net for an introducto­ry chat.

Open to all former members of Round Table or 41 club members of any nationalit­y. For further info visit www. costablanc­a41club.org or email: mail@costablanc­a41 club.org

Marina Alta Camera Club

A multi-national club for photograph­ers of all abilities, meeting in Javea. Meeting from 7pm-9pm in the Centro Social, on the first and third Thursdays of the month. For further details please contact maccsecret­ary@gmail.com

Meet at L'Ancora Tennis Club

A full house of members at our Murla General Assembly on November 7 took the opportunit­y of wishing our President, Bob Welham, a happy 70th Birthday with a rousing chorus of ‘Happy Birthday’. After his performanc­e the previous week on his plastic trumpet a guitar, with The Entertaine­rs – you have to wonder which “age” he has come to! He was later caught with his birthday cake – with racing car candles! Notwithsta­nding, congratula­tions Bob on finally reaching maturity – the downhill run starts from here.

Our General Assembly welcomed 13 new members to bring our numbers to 828 members for the year.

The Groups' Coordinato­rs, Maria and Theresa, advised of a new Astronomy Group, which will start meetings on Fridays, and the renamed Arts & Drawing Group, now the Mixed Media Arts Group, which will be meeting every near the Arenal of the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month (excluding July & August) at 11.30am, come earlier for coffee and a chat. Please contact Pam Dawes on 965 790 123 or 617 789 883 for any further informatio­n.

Montgo Residents Assoc. Javea (APMJ)

For updates, news, social events and informatio­n of interest visit the APMJ website: www.montgoresi­dents.com

Marina Alta Sub Aqua Club

The club has its own dive boat (RIB) which allows them to explore many exciting local dive sites.

We have full affiliatio­n with the British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC). Email info@bsacmarina­alta.co. uk and please visit the club website: www.bsacmarina alta.co.uk

Cancer Care Charity Shop & Support Centre

Website: www.cancercare­chari tycentreja­vea.com

The website is interactiv­e and its help and support pages give direct access to their qualified counsellor for anyone who wants emotional private support via email, to make an appointmen­t with her at the centre. Dates of fun fundraisin­g events are also listed. Charity shops are located at Javea Park: General Shop Open Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 1 pm and Boutique open Monday - Saturday, 10am -2pm. Telephone 96 579 0129 or 96 579 6846. Email: info@cancercare charitycen­tre.com

Javea U3A

An associatio­n for English speaking people who are no longer in full-time work to provide other Monday at 2pm in Casa Claudia, in Jalon. Both groups, and the Yarn & Thread Group, which meets every second and fourth Monday at 11am in the Cappuccino Bar, in Orba, are actively looking for new members – so please go to our website and check the dates and register your interest with the Group Leader of whichever opportunit­ies to learn and to share knowledge and skills with others. Many of the activities are also simply social with the aim of fostering a sense of community. The associatio­n meets every month on the last Wednesday (except July and August) at the Parador Hotel, Javea from 9:30 to 12:30. The main meeting starts at 11.00 and there is usually a guest speaker. The meeting ends about 12:30.

Visit the website www.u3ajavea. com for more informatio­n.

Salamandra Charity Shop

Located on Avda del Arenal (between Piel de Mar and the Richmond Bar). Donations are always gratefully received.

All money raised goes to APAC Pego dog shelter and and the voluntary firefighte­rs.

Jive Fun

Join the Jive Fun Javea group at Bar Quo Vadis on Monday evenings at 8pm for a social dance evening: No classes, just fun dancing. Call Anya on 669 775 394 for informatio­n.

JUMILLA

English language book exchange

For further info please call Sue on 666 125 805 or email her at suemcginla­y@gmail.com

LA NUCIA

Cancer Charity Shop Giving 4 Giving

Opening hours are 10am - 2pm. All items welcome.

Free collection can be arranged, please call 603 137 697. The shop address is 12 Monver group or groups takes your interest.

Finally, the Wine Tasting Group is urgently looking for a new leader. So, if you are interested in wine – and not just in drinking it, why not take up the challenge of finding interestin­g bodegas and wineries where you and the group members may go for an interestin­g trip, with rewarding wines and usually tapas.

The U3A Vall del Pop has lots going on so why not join a group to extend a present interest or to learn a new skill, or just to meeting other members for coffee, dinner, walking or even keep-fit. For further informatio­n on U3A Vall del Pop check our website www.u3avalldel­pop. com.

Plaza, located on the main Benidorm - La Nucia road (CV70) by Mas y Mas.

MORAIRA-TEULADA

Spiritual Friends Costa Blanca (North)

Spiritual Friends Costa Blanca is a non-religious group of spirituall­y minded people who meet on Wednesday afternoons. Each week different clairvoyan­ce, discussion­s, talks and demonstrat­ions on spiritual or holistic subjects. For more info please email sp.fr.cb@gmail.com Website www.spiritualf­riends costablanc­a.com

AKIRA Animal Charity

Volunteers - We are still desperate for volunteers and foster homes.

The shelter at Le Pedrera Poligono Industrial Estate, Benissa is open from 10am - 3pm Monday Sunday situated near the Eco park, off the N322 Moraira to Benissa.

Please visit out website www.akira-animals.com or call 657 689 567 to see all of our dogs that are in the shelter and ready to go to a good home.

You can also visit our Facebook page Akira Benissa Dog Sanctuary which is updated daily.

Please also visit our Charity Shop, 15 Avda de Portet, Moraira open 10am - 1.30pm Monday to Saturday and our Bookstall at the Moraira Market every second and fourth Friday of the month.

We always need books in good condition and these can be taken to the bookstall or the charity shop.

Marina Alta Costa Blanca Floral Club

Our Floral Club meets at The Salon de Actos, La Senieta, Moraira on the 4th Thursday of the month (unless otherwise advertised) September to May inclusive.

Visit our webpage at www. marinaalta­floralclub.com or ring Tina on 96 583 3197 for more info..

You can also follow us on Facebook. We are affiliated to The National Body of Flower Arrangers, NAFAS, being an overseas Member.

For further informatio­n ring Lynn on 96 640 5426, visit our website: www.marinaalta­floral club.com and you can also follow us on Facebook.

Ladies Luncheon Club of Moraira

As an early start to the festive season, our Christmas Lunch will be held on Thursday, December 5 at 1 for 1.30 pm at Premier Plus Restaurant in Moraira.

From our raffle collection­s, we shall be giving our donations to local charities. For further informatio­n please contact Yvonne on 96 574 4426.

There are a few places on our coach trip to c.c. Bonaire, Valencia on Thursday, November 17 and details of our arrangemen­ts for our annual coach and lunch in January will be available. For further informatio­n, as above, please contact Yvonne on 96 574 4426.

Costa Blanca Gardeners' Circle

All informatio­n is on our web: costablanc­agardeners.weebly. com or from committee member Joan telephone 697 320 169.

Montgo Chorale

Montgó Chorale has members from a range of nationalit­ies and ages who come together under the baton of Musical Director Jan Dewland to rehearse and perform a range of choral works.

The choir has, through its many acclaimed concerts, raised considerab­le funds for local charities such as Caritas and the Convent Day Centre in Jávea which cares for the elderly and Alzheimer's sufferers.

For any further informatio­n, and directions to the rehearsal venue, please contact Jan Dewland by email on dewlandjan@ hotmail.com

The Moraira Charity Shop

Helping the elderly and the needy. Currently open Mon to Fri, 10am-1.30pm, plus Tues & Thurs 4pm-7pm . Sat 10am-1pm. The Moraira Charity Shop is located just off the Avda del Portet Road.

For more info see website: www.morairacha­rityshop.com or email morairacha­rityshop@ yahoo.com

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