Author: Pat Clarke
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Wine Tasting – November 2024
Whisper it quietly , it’s less than seven weeks to Christmas. For the winos of the Moraira-Teulada U3A wine tasting group, that means it’s time to stock up , fill the cellar and get ready to party. Santa, in the improbable …
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Valencia Flood Appeal
We don’t normally put out appeals but, as this is so close to home, this is an exception. The devastation caused by the recent floods in Valencia is heartbreaking to see, with so many lives lost, and the damage to people’s …
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Wine Tasting – October 2024
A “talking” white wine which told us it was perfect, and a red, so popular it ran out, were the highlights of the first Moraira-Teulada U3A wine group tasting of the new season. It has been five months since we …
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Ladies Lunch – September 2024
On 25th September the Ladies Lunch group met after the summer break and had an excellent lunch at Casa Toni. 17 ladies were present and we all had a great time. Our next lunch date will be on the 30…
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Wine Group visit Bodegas Faelo – September 2024
In September, the wine group enjoyed a wonderful day out at Bodegas Faelo, a charming family winery in the countryside near Elche which produces the Vinos del Camp d’Elx. We were warmly welcomed by Jamie, the fourth generation of his …
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Wine Group visit Bodegas Bleda – June 2024
The serried ranks of vines, straighter than even the Irish Guards at the Trooping of the Colour, greeted us as we arrived at Bodegas Bleda in Jumilla. Rows and rows of vines stretched into the distance in all directions around …
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Summer Ball – May 2024
Over 100 members enjoyed the summer ball held in the beautiful surroundings and ballroom of Salones Canor. The cava reception was held outside on a lovely balmy evening with entertainment provided by Duo Intermezzo. The ladies certainly did dress to …
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Wine Tasting – May 2024
The dynamic duo, Franco and Domingo, rounded off the wine tasting season for the Moraira-Teulada U3A with a selection of superb wines from Valdepeñas. There was a brisk trade in the six Corcovo wines offered for tasting, unsurprising given the …
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Wine Tasting – April 2024
Wines for our April tasting were presented by Raquel from Bodegas Castaño in Yecla. Unfortunately, we were unable to host the evening due to personal circumstances but, from the photos, it looks that you were all having a great time …
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Wine Tasting – March 2024
56 ‘winos’ (I believe this is the collective noun for a group of Wine Tasters and the Oxford English Dictionary will be adding it to their list in the new addition) turned up for this regular great social event, including …
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Wine Group visit Casa Sicilia – February 2024
Rose bushes stand guard over the rows of vines at Casa Sicilia, which was visited by the Moraira-Teulada U3A wine tasting group on 1st February 2024. Up before dawn, on the coach by 8.30 a.m., 53 group members made the 90 …
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New and Lapsed Members
If you wish to make a new application to join our U3A, you need to complete and submit an online application form which can be found by following this link How to Join. If you have previously been a …