U3A Vall Del Pop Christmas in Peñiscola
ARNAAP Association of Retired Naval, Army, Air Force Personnel (and Friends)
We meet at different venues, usually for lunch, occasionally for an evening meal, on the second Wednesday of each month.
The venues are more often in the Marina Alta, where most of our members live, though we also enjoy meals in and around the Albir / Benidorm area. Please contact: Secretary, Netta: 96 583 7299 or email: netta40. tyler@gmail.com, or, the Treasurer, Lesley: 96 587 4387, mobile 686 100 942 or email mickandlesleyellis@ gmail.com
Tennis Club
For players near Benissa, Benitachell, Calpe and Moraira-Teulada. Playing Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Finca Pinada tennis centre. Details from Roger by email: randrcasalavanda@gmail.com
Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy
(The Church of England in Spain)
Full church details and their locations and regular service times can be found at the website: http://costablanca-anglican chaplaincy.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous
Want to stop drinking?
On December 23, 50 members of the Vall del Pop U3A left Jalón to spend Christmas in Peñiscola. The weather was gorgeous with a good forecast ahead, so nothing would stop Santa finding them!
Their first stop was the Nueva Centro Shopping Mall in Valencia, fabulous. Following lunch there they continued to Benicarlo, and the beachfront 4-star hotel La Plaza. Time to relax and unpack before dinner.
On Christmas Eve they spent the day in Tarragona, a partly walled city with many historical buildings, interesting shops and along the Rambla, the iconic statue of the “human tower” which Tarragona is famous for (see photo). We took the land train tour and in the old part of the city the ride became “a bit hairy” with the driver taking the narrow streets and bends at speed.
They had an extremely good Gala meal that evening followed by live music and dancing until late.
On Christmas morning many strolled along the VERY long and beautifully kept beach, the weather, was perfect and 3 degrees warmer than Jalon!! Before their Gala Christmas lunch, they met near the pool area for carol singing and Secret Santa presents. For the singing they acquired another 30 welcomed guests who joined in, including Pepe our driver and his colleagues, who sang with gusto when it came to Feliz Navidad. Secret Santa was a huge success, with a great range of presents, selected after endless shopping trips, both here in Spain and England. After the superb Gala lunch all they wanted was a siesta, and not surprising not many made it into dinner that night.
Boxing Day saw them heading for Morella, where the highlights are the castle and medieval walls erected in the 14th century. They had been warned to wrap up warmly as Morella sits almost 1,000 meters above sea level. It was
AA may be able to help you. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop, and regular open information meetings are held throughout the province to inform both members of the public and health professionals about the 12 step programme that has helped millions of alcoholics worldwide to achieve sobriety. See main advert or contact details.
Royal Naval Association Costa Blanca North
Membership of the R N A is open to all serving and past members of the R N , R M , Q A R N , M N and ex members of the Royal Dockyards .
To find out more contact the Branch secretary Pauline on 96 694 0012.
Aircrew Association Costa Blanca
Former and serving Aircrew of the U.K. and Allied Armed Forces are very welcome to join this Association founded here in 1988. Details from the Secretary on 96 640 4123
Costa Blanca Blues
Costa Blanca Blues is a free-tojoin social network and Webzine
Baobabs Club
very cold and windy, but again the sun shone as they explored this quaint and historical town with its narrow streets, tall houses and a lot of museums, and some of the group visited the beautiful church. Later in the afternoon, after returning to the hotel, they joined Laura and Trevor in their “Family Fortune” game, which at times became a rather riotous affair but good fun.
On their last morning they went to Peñiscola town with its majestic castle (which featured in the film El Cid) and long sweeping beaches. It really deserved a longer visit, but lunch called before they headed home.
A short quiz on the way back was enjoyed by those members still awake, with 3 happy winners. They all agreed they’d had a great time and extended their thanks to Sandra Welham and Laura Terry, and of course Pepe and Gandía Tours, who had helped to make this U3A trip successful.
Report by Sonia Higginson
For further information on U3A Vall del Pop check our website www.u3avalldelpop. com
launched in 2013. Socials take place on Sundays at 2pm - every 6 weeks - featuring a delicious menu/lunch plus a live show from the top Blues & Roots entertainers of Spain. We promote and encourage social integration and music appreciation.
Join today, see www.CBBlues. com or call 648 156 066.
Baobabs is a social group for those with Southern and East African connections. There are branches for both Costa Blanca South and North. Costa Blanca North meets every third Saturday of the month at Monroe's Carvery in Moraira from noon onwards. Contact details are Dee Craig 600 259 450. 714.
No fees or formalities. Sue 966 763 471 or Jean 966 784 735.
The Rambling Walkers, Marina Alta
Walking season runs from September to June.
If you would like to meet other people from the area who enjoy walking and keeping active and to find out more please email us: secretary. ramblingwalkers@gmail.com or see our Facebook page: Ramblingwalkers Marina Alta Spain
Autos y Caravanas de España (ACE)
Rallies for the ACE Group: Contact ACErallies@gmail. com or telephone Pauline 966 720 529/617 114 933.
Powerboat & Ribs Costa Blanca North
Passionate and enthusiastic about Powerboating on the Costa Blanca North?
Boat owner or have an interest
Free Spirits Harley Davidson
Free Spirits HD is a group of Harley Davidson enthusiasts living in and around the Marina Alta area.
The group enjoy a varied social calendar. For further information, contact Barry Haylor, Director on 629 728 375 Or email: free spiritshd @gmail.com or see www.freespiritshd. com
Fundación Ithaca
Spanish sister foundation of Belgian publishing house, Point Editions.
The objective of the Fundación Ithaca is to be a cultural bridge for Spanish artists, poets and musicians to other countries and vice versa.
For more information about Fundación Ithaca and for concert details see the website at: www.point-editions.com
Rotary International Fellowship Costa Blanca North
The Rotary Fellowship, Costa Blanca North now meets at Casa Lili, Moraira every Friday, 1pm for 1.30pm. Directions and more info at: www.rotaryfellowship costablanca.com
Costa Blanca Business Group
Meetings are first Friday of every month.
See www. costablancabusiness group. com for more info and details of next meet up.
Mountain Walks on the Costa Blanca
There is a BlogSpot dedicated solely to detailed descriptions and maps of some 40 mountain walks in the mountains Downloads are free and aimed solely at enabling independent walkers to enjoy the mountains. For BlogSpot see: http:// michaelsmapsanddirections. blogspot.com.
Hash House Harriers
For more details check out www.costablancahhh.com