Author: Peter Bayliss

  • The Life and Works of David Hockney

    The Life and Works of David Hockney

    By John Hopwood.

    The quite detailed story of this wonderful artists life from his humble beginnings in Bradford to becoming the most expensive living artist in the world.

    His first picture which was of his father, sold at an art …

  • Meetings continue by videoconference

    Meetings continue by videoconference

    Under the current movement restrictions, meetings will continue as planned, on the first Tuesday of each month, by video conference.

    Additional personal video conferences can be arranged by request to the Group Leader.…

  • The Life and Art of Grayson Perry

    The Life and Art of Grayson Perry

    By John Hopwood.

    The full story of this artist’s life from his very difficult childhood through to his great success being the only potter ever to wind the Turner Prize and his many achievements as a potter, an engraver, a …

  • Email Security

    Email Security

    I would like to remind everyone about the importance of keeping your email account secure. I hope the following helps but I encourage you do whatever additional research you need to clarify any actions you need to take.

    Where are

  • The History of Woolworths and the Amazing Exploits of Members of the Woolworth Family

    The History of Woolworths and the Amazing Exploits of Members of the Woolworth Family

    By John Hopwood.

    An in-depth look at the life of Frank Winfield Woolworth and the way in which he built the largest chain store group in the world as well at the tallest building in the world. The talk continues …

  • The History of Natural and Man-Made Glass

    The History of Natural and Man-Made Glass

    By John Hopwood.

    Briefly describes the various types of naturally occurring glasses and then follows with some in-depth discussion of how glass was first discovered, how it became a wonderful art form as well as a highly technical product with …

  • Healthy Walking Group report for October 2019

    Tuesday 1st October Aldi to camis and tracks between Moraira and Benitachell

    At 9am this fine morning the car park at Aldi was full, an encouraging site for the walk leaders.
    Thirty five members and Barney the dog arrived for …

  • Moraira / Teulada U3A donate €1,800 for the Alzheimer’s` Day Centre in Teulada.

    Moraira / Teulada U3A donate €1,800 for the Alzheimer’s` Day Centre in Teulada.

    Moraira-Teulada U3A held a very successful Autumn Fayre at the Inn on the Green, Javea on Wednesday 2nd October.

    Eileen Haxon organised the event – twice – as it had to be cancelled on the original date due to the …

  • Mosaics and the U3A Autumn Fayre

    Mosaics and the U3A Autumn Fayre

    We got up bright and early to pack the car and leave space for 4 bodies. Mosaics are heavy and so we can only put so much in each box, so that we
    can still lift them. Fortunately we found …

  • June Smartphone app of the month

    June Smartphone app of the month

    As discussed in the June Computer Group meeting

    With luck, you may never need it, but when you are faced with an emergency you will be glad that you had previously downloaded the Alertcops app. It enables you to quickly …

  • Flower Arranging

    Flower Arranging

    Frequency: Weekly: Mondays 14:00 – 16:00

    Venue:  Los Leones, Sol Park, Moraira

    Group Leader: Tina Wallis

    Flower Arranging is a very relaxing hobby. The object for each lesson is to produce a floral design to be enjoyed in your home …

  • Cribbage

    Cribbage

    Frequency: Weekly:  Wednesdays – Arrive at 6:45 p.m. for a 7:00 p.m. start.  Ends 10:00 p.m.

    Venue: La Cultural”,  Plaza de La Constitucion, 10

    (see below for directions & map)

    Group Leader: Graham Foot

    Unfortunately we can …