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 Dawson | Tel: 96 648 1465 | email: byron@graydaw.co.uk |
| Backgammon | ||
| Group Leader: Jenny Mulstrok | Tel: 96 573 1394 | |
| Ballroom Dancing | ||
Meet in Jalon at 10.00 on Tuesday contact Group Leader for information.Top | ||
| Group Leader: Vince O'Brien | Tel: 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 Snow | Tel: 96 648 2660 | email: chrisandj@gmail.com |
| Bridge | ||
The bridge group meets Wednesdays 3.30 till 6, to play a sociable game of rubber bridge. All are welcome, and there will be classes for those who haven't played before or who feel they need to learn again. No partner needed. See group news or contact group leader for further information.Top | ||
| Group Leader: Heidi Morgan | Tel: 96 648 2848 | email: mike_heidi@hotmail.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 La Vall restaurant Jalon.Top | ||
| Group Leader: | Tel: | |
| Card Making | ||
Card making group. Contact Group Leader for more information.Top | ||
| Group Leader: Jazz Waspe | Tel: 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 Waspe | Tel: 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 Johnson | Tel: 96 649 7358 | |
| 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 Garside | Tel: 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 Deavin | Tel: 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 Leader | Tel: 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 Hughes | Tel: | 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 Willis | Tel: | |
| 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 Goffin | Tel: 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 Hall | Tel: 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 Day | Tel: 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 Ryan | Tel: 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 Vickers | Tel: 96 597 7772 | email: None |
| Keyboard | ||
| Group Leader: Maureen Quirk | Tel: 96 648 1292 | email: maureanjalon@yahoo.co.uk |
| Lace Making | ||
Further details shortly.Top | ||
| Group Leader: Moira Collins | Tel: 96 558 1249 | email: whoopimerelade@hotmail.com |
| Mosaic (Advanced) | ||
| Group Leader: Carrie Weir | Tel: 96 640 4578 | email: carrieweir61@yahoo.com |
| Mosaic (beginners) | ||
Mosaic group meets weekly at 2.30pm. Contact Group Leader for venue details and availability of places.Top | ||
| Group Leader: Paul & Mary Whitfield | Tel: 96 558 1445 | email: paulandmary12@hotmail.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 Bulleid | Tel: 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 King | Tel: 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 Gillett | Tel: 96 551 8028 | email: info@casaannavera.com |
| Philosophy | ||
This group will commence in January 2010. Further information when available.Top | ||
| Group Leader: Peter Ryan | Tel: 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 Arthurs | Tel: 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 Bulleid | Tel: 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 Watson | Tel: 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 Webb | Tel: 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 Slater | Tel: 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 Cherrington | Tel: 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 Scottow | Tel: 96 597 3437 | email: james.scottow@btinternet.com |
| Spanish Conversation - 2 | ||
| Group Leader: Julia Jones | Tel: | email: ju1iajones@terra.es |
| 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 Redmond | Tel: 96 573 2529 | email: brigred@europa-network.com |
| Spanish Gardening | ||
| Group Leader: Angela Scottow | Tel: 96 597 3437 | |
| Table Tennis | ||
New group just being formed. Further information when available.Top | ||
| Group Leader: David Lancaster | Tel: 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 Scottow | Tel: 96 597 3437 | email: james.scottow@btinternet.com |
| Tranquil Healing | ||
Further details shortly.Top | ||
| Group Leader: Rosie Segear | Tel: 96 558 3263 | |
| 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: Awaits | Tel: | email: Awaits |
| Valencian Cookery | ||
| Group Leader: Jean Watkinson | Tel: 96 648 0461 | |
| 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 Chilcott | Tel: 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 Stewart | Tel: 96 648 0534 | |
| 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.
We now have a group leader for Table Tennis, David Lancaster. We are still trying to find a suitable venue and are currently looking at Murla and Lliber. Further information will be given as soon as a decision has been made. All people who have indicatedtheir interest by giving name and contact will be contacted by David Lancaster as soon as possible when a venue has been decided.
Short Mat Bowls starts on 3rd March at Jalon sports centre. Please contact Group Leader Jayne Webb at WEBB7017@GMAIL.COM if you are interested. |
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| Groups Co-ordinator: Angela Scottow | Tel: | email: groups@u3avalldelpop.com |