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.

The Vall del Pop U3A continued their early season Christmas celebrations with a Christmas themed General assembly last Thursday 2nd December. The business side of the GA was quickly dispensed with so that the partying could begin.

WOW Many thanks to everyone who came along to the recent General Assembly and helped to raise 407.50€ for local charities.

They used to say ‘post early for Christmas’, but the internet and Brexit are rapidly reducing this task. So, with more covid variants about, the Vall del Pop U3A decided it was time to ‘Party Early This Christmas’ and held their Christmas dinner at Pepe’s restaurant in Alcalali on 23rd November – the start of thirty days of partying.