On Thursday13th January the Vall del Pop U3A held their first General Assembly for 2022 with a good turn-out of members keen to renew their Association membership and to learn about the trips and events planned for the first part of the year. After the official business the members relaxed to hear a talk, by Vernon Pearce, on his experiences as a Radio Presenter, not a DJ although music does form a part of the presentations.
This time each year many of us review our aims for the new year and some of us, in recognition of the ongoing covid pandemic, have thought we should take more advantage of the glorious weather we get in this part of Spain to enjoy the fresh air. We can do this in many ways:
On Tuesday, 14th December 2021, the ladies of the U3A Vall del Pop got in to their sparkly outfits and headed for their Christmas lunch at Victoria Station, Parcent.
On Thursday 9th December 32 of the Vall del Pop U3A gathered on a rather chilly Jalon Rastro site to await the coach to take them to the Neuvo Centre in Valencia. There was much excitement and some apprehension, as due to the pandemic this was the first time they had been able to participate in such a venture for two years. In compliance with covid regulations the number of places on the coach had been reduced in recognition of social distancing and covid passports were checked in readiness for them potentially being required in the shopping centre.