Day 1
T’was just before Christmas and the day dawned bright with 45 brave souls, Vall de Pop U3A members, gathered at 10:00am in the car park in Xalo ready for their Christmas trip to Peniscola.
Our first stop was the beautiful city of Valencia, what a wonderful city full of great architecture in the modern style. After a brief lunch it was back on the coach and off to the hotel in Peniscola.
We arrived at the hotel and booked in, then down to the bar for a quick drink before dinner. A buffet meal with copious amounts of wine I seem to recall, and the modus operendi for the holiday had been set!!!
Then back to the bar to join in the entertainment with the rest of the crowd.
''Twas the week before Christmas"........ when 30 members of the U3A Vall del Pop Let's Sing Together singing group and partners got together at the Black Flame in Pedregeur for a pre-Christmas celebration and a great time was had by all.
An early start was set for the Vall del Pop U3A’s Christmas General Assembly, as a busy programme of entertainment, food and drink had been arranged to follow the business side of the association’s GA.
Christmas for the Vall del Pop U3A started on Friday 2nd December with a Christmas ‘Sparkles & Bubbles’ dinner and dancing at Aro Mas, Lliber. Despite the atrocious weather the ladies wore their sparkles and the welcoming cava introduced the bubbles for what turned out to be a superb evening. As we all threw off our wet-weather gear the anticipation rose as we settled into our places and relaxed with friends and some good wine.
On Wednesday 30th November an excited coachload of Vall del Pop U3A members left Jalon at 8.45 am on a fresh morning on route to La Zenia boulevard, with everyone wearing their obligatory masks whilst on board. We arrived at La Zenia to clear skies and some lovely sunshine. Everyone was eager to begin shopping, with some of us enjoying a welcome coffee and pastry beforehand.
Our Goodwill Team has had a busy year raising funds for local charities by organising events including concerts with the OK band , 20/20 band , Make Up Demo with Afternoon Tea, Fashion Sale and so many, many more.