U3A Vall del Pop - Groups

AstronomyBackgammonBallroom DancingBirdingBridgeCanasta
Card MakingChessChoirCinemaComputingCreative Writing
Digital PhotographyDining ExperienceDog WalkingDrawing & Mixed MediaFinancial ForumFly Fishing
GenealogyKeyboardLace MakingMosaic (Group 1)Mosaic (Group 2)Music Appreciation
Open ForumPetanquePhilosophyPlay ReadingPop In GroupReading
Short Mat BowlsSingles DiningSnookerSpanish ConversationSpanish Conversation - 2Spanish for beginners
Spanish GardeningTable TennisTai Chi (1&2)Tranquil HealingTravelValencian Cookery
Walking (Mountain)Wednesday Wanderers

Group Details

Astronomy

Astronomy group following on from the successful astronomy evening. First meeting Thursday 19th November at 1600 at Centro Civico, AlcalaliTop

Group Leader: Byron DawsonTel: 96 648 1465

email: byron@graydaw.co.uk

Backgammon

The group will reconvene in the Autumn. Please call Jenny for further details. Top

Group Leader: Jenny MulstrokTel: 96 573 1394

email:

Ballroom Dancing

Meet in Jalon at 10.00 on Tuesday contact Group Leader for information.Top

Group Leader: Vince OBrienTel: 96 640 5225

email: vobinparcent@gmail.com

Birding

Meet on the first Friday morning of each month (except July and August). In a small group we visit local birding sites and concentrate on getting to know the many interesting species that can be found in our part of Spain.Top

Group Leader: J. and Chris SnowTel: 96 648 2660

email: chrisandj@gmail.com

Bridge

The bridge group will meet on Wednesday evenings over the summer, to play a sociable game of rubber bridge. All are welcome, no partner needed. See group news or contact the group leader for further information. Classes for beginners and improvers will restart in November 2010. Top

Group Leader: James BrownTel: 96 648 0187

email: jamesbrown212@gmail.com

Canasta

This group is for those who play or for those that want to learn how to play the card game Canasta. Meet on Mondays at 10.30 at Aleluya BarTop

Group Leader: Tel:

email:

Card Making

Card making group. Contact Group Leader for more information.Top

Group Leader: Jazz WaspeTel: 652 584 272

email: jazzwaspe@hotmail.com

Chess

Chess playing group for beginners or experienced players. Please contact the group leader for more information.Top

Group Leader: Rod WaspeTel: 605 231 331

email: rodwaspe21@hotmail.com

Choir

This is a joint choir with the U3A Moraira-Teulada. Meet every Wednesday at 11am. Contact leader for more informationTop

Group Leader: Ann JohnsonTel: 96 649 7358

email: sealslippers01@yahoo.es

Cinema

Meet every two weeks at the municipal cinema in Lliber to view and then discuss films of merit. Wednesdays at 7 p.m.Top

Group Leader: David GarsideTel: 96 648 2435

email: alcalali@ya.com

Computing

Meet at 11 a.m. every Wednesday at the Social Centre Jalon. The aim is to help members who wish to use a computer from the assembly of the various components to full use of the functions. The ultimate aim is to progress members to entry into the computer club.Top

Group Leader: Roy DeavinTel: 96 648 2719

email: roy.deavin@btinternet.com

Creative Writing

Meetings held 10.30, first and third Wednesday of the month, at members' homes. The aim is to have fun exploring different aspects of creative writing through assigned exercises. No skill or experience needed, just a genuine love of the written word.Top

Group Leader: New LeaderTel: awaits

email: awaits

Digital Photography

Meet on the second and fourth Thursdays at 2 p.m. All standards are welcome, including complete beginners. Relaxed, informal and always fun. Requirements: digital camera and enthusiasm. Computer and colour printer an advantage.Top

Group Leader: Julia HughesTel:

email: jrhugs20@hotmail.com

Dining Experience

We organise regular dining group meetings. Some of these will be for a restricted number of guests at a members home the others will be at interesting restaurants in the area.Top

Group Leader: Sue WillisTel:

email:

Dog Walking

'The dog listener'. Organizes walks with dogs on a Sunday morning. Meet at the Jalon tourist office. Has his own web page www.brunodogs.com where you can register for a free dog training course that will be emailed to you.Top

Group Leader: Bruno GoffinTel: 690 192 976

email: info@brunodogs.com

Drawing & Mixed Media

Meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 11am. All levels welcome from absolute beginners to the more experienced.Top

Group Leader: Agnes HallTel: 96 648 2549

email: agneshall@terra.es

Financial Forum

The Group discusses issues concerning the current financial and economic environment, investments, currency exchange, taxation and anything that will enable members to understand their personal finances better. Meets alternate Mondays in Lliber. Full details on the Group´s page. Top

Group Leader: Phillip DayTel: 618 830 530

email: phillip.day238@gmail.com

Fly Fishing

Regular fly fishing day trips to Lorcha, Valencia (Bugarra) and other likely venues. Classes in tying flies will start shortly.Top

Group Leader: Peter RyanTel: 96 597 3287

email: peterxalo@hotmail.com

Genealogy

Meet Wednesday afternoons monthly. Research your family history. I have been researching my family history for 25 years and hope to pass on information to get you started and help with problems along the way. It's fun and interesting.Top

Group Leader: Angie VickersTel: 96 597 7772

email: None

Keyboard

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Group Leader: Maureen QuirkTel: 96 648 1292

email: maureanjalon@yahoo.co.uk

Lace Making

Further details shortly.Top

Group Leader: Moira CollinsTel: 96 558 1249

email: whoopimerelade@hotmail.com

Mosaic (Group 1)

Mosaic group meets weekly at 2.30pm. Contact Group Leader for venue details and availability of places.Top

Group Leader: Paul & Mary WhitfieldTel: 96 558 1445

email: paulandmary12@hotmail.com

Mosaic (Group 2)

Next Meeting as usualTop

Group Leader: PamTel: 96 550 2045

email: pammalcom@telitec.com

Music Appreciation

Meet weekly at 7.30.Main interest: the sound of music and not its technical details. All classical. No totally unusual music or ever discordant. Few quartets. Maximum 1 hour. Bring own drink and plastic glasses! Recordings available for all.Top

Group Leader: Michael BulleidTel: 96 550 2013

email: rumpole73@gmail.com

Open Forum

Meet every two weeks on a Monday at Casa Julia, Parcent at 12 noon. A small group of people discuss subjects of topical interest. Informal atmosphere and fun.Top

Group Leader: Joan KingTel: 96 551 8377

email: joan@endlessperception.com

Petanque

Playing on prepared pitches in Castell de Castells. Meet normally on Sundays at 10.30am, check the group news for any changes. Additionally during summer months Thursday evenings from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Group Leader for information.Top

Group Leader: Roger GillettTel: 96 551 8028

email: info@casaannavera.com

Philosophy

This group will commence in January 2010. Further information when available.Top

Group Leader: Peter RyanTel: 96 597 3287

email: peterxalo@hotmail.com

Play Reading

Usually meet the first Monday in every month. An informal group who enjoy reading plays and adopting the characters. Fun is the aim of the sessions NO analysis of style, plot, genre, character motivations and so on.Top

Group Leader: Dennis ArthursTel: 96 505 8517

email: linanden@hotmail.co.uk

Pop In Group

To visit those in need for any reason of health, or personal, for which a pop-in for help or a chat might help At present there are no members in need of this service. SO we visit La Colina Nursing Home in Calpe. THIS IS A GIVING GROUPTop

Group Leader: Michael BulleidTel: 96 550 2013

email: rumpole73@gmail.com

Reading

Meet last Wednesday of each month at 10.30 a.m. Members talk about books read recently; asked to present suggestions for the reading programme and hopefully this will generate some interesting discussions the future.Top

Group Leader: Jean WatsonTel: 96 558 1498

email: watson.jean.m@gmail.com

Short Mat Bowls

Group just starting. Waiting for mat to arrive from the UK.Top

Group Leader: Jayne WebbTel: 96 648 0320

email: webb7017@gmail.com

Singles Dining

Open to all single members. Meet for a lunchtime or evening meal once a month at a venue that is decided at the previous meeting. Contact the Group Leader for more information.Top

Group Leader: Geoff SlaterTel: 96 648 1065

email: geoffbslater@gmail.com

Snooker

Meet every Friday 3-5 p.m. at the Inn on the Green, Javea where table booked.Top

Group Leader: Graham CherringtonTel: 96 574 9156

email: grahamchez@live.co.uk

Spanish Conversation

Meet weekly on Fridays at 3.30pm at venues around the Jalon valley. Contact the group leader for more details.Top

Group Leader: Jim ScottowTel: 96 597 3437

email: james.scottow@btinternet.com

Spanish Conversation - 2

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Group Leader: Julia JonesTel:

email: j1iajones@gmail.com

Spanish for beginners

An absolute beginners class in Spanish. Held every Monday at 4pm in Benissa. No books required, small group. Contact the group leader for more information.Top

Group Leader: Brigid RedmondTel: 96 573 2529

email: brigred@europa-network.com

Spanish Gardening

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Group Leader: Angela ScottowTel: 96 597 3437

email:

Table Tennis

New group just being formed. Further information when available.Top

Group Leader: David LancasterTel: 96 558 1482

email: dandjlancaster@hotmail.co.uk

Tai Chi (1&2)

Tai Chi group to meet weekly on Friday at 10am at the Pensionista's in Alcalali. First group meeting 4th September. Contact Group Leader for more information.Top

Group Leader: Jim ScottowTel: 96 597 3437

email: james.scottow@btinternet.com

Tranquil Healing

Further details shortly.Top

Group Leader: Rosie SegearTel: 96 558 3263

email: rosie.tranquihealing@gmail.com

Travel

Monthly excursions to various places of interest in Spain. Usually on the last Thursday of the month. Some trips will occasionally include an overnight stay.Top

Group Leader: AwaitsTel:

email: Awaits

Valencian Cookery

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Group Leader: Jean WatkinsonTel: 96 648 0461

email:

Walking (Mountain)

Meet every Friday and walk mainly in the area of Jalon, Gata and Bernia followed by lunch in local restaurants.Top

Group Leader: John ChilcottTel: 96 648 0066

email: annechilcott@telefonica.net

Wednesday Wanderers

We will meet on every Wednesday of the month. Walks both in and out of the valley offering, where possible, alternation of easy walks of up to 4k on flatter routes with those that are slightly longer or more scenic routes. Meet at 9.30am at the Tourist Information Office Jalon unless otherwise notified.Top

Group Leader: Gail StewartTel: 96 648 0534

email: littleacornno1@telefonica.net

Groups News  

If you want to participate in any activity not mentioned above please contact Angela Scottow angie.s1@hotmail.com, or come to a general meeting where we can meet in person.

You do not need to be an expert to be a group leader but the desire to "have a go" and to help others participate. It really works very well and there is a lot of fun doing this. Help will of course be given to enable the start up of new groups.

Wednesday Wanderers meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, usually at the Jalon information centre car park at 10:00.Walks are both in and out of the valley, lasting from 2 to 4 hours, some with lunch.We try to offer an easy option and a medium option each month. Please watch the Web site for planned walks.

Table Tennis with David Lancaster. at Benissa Sports Centre started 1st Sept. Please contact David for further details.

Please see changes in Tai Chi time : Groups 1and 2 now combined and at 0930Aam Group 3 at 1045hrs Summer break is now over and Tai Chi has started Friday 1st Sept. The New begginers group will start early October. 

 

 

 

 

Groups Co-ordinator: Angela Scottow Tel:

email: groups@u3avalldelpop.com