Numerous awards given.

Poppy Appeal funds, raised per member, compared to the previous year. The Javea Branch have now won this award for the second year running.

Broadening your horizons

LOOKING to broaden your horizons or just make new friends? Then why not come along to the next General Meeting of U3A Marina Baixa on Monday February 27 at 11.00am in the Casa de Cultura, Alfaz del Pi.

The Association is now in its 17th year and during that time it has been providing a variety of group activities and social events for expats. Another group JUGS (Just us Guys) meet once a month for a meal and a chat. Their next meeting is on March 8 at Santorini in Albir. For a subscription of just €10 per year you can partake in any of the groups on offer.

On March 10 there will be a coach trip to La Nueva Condomina and IKEA near Murcia. At the beginning of April the Association will be taking part in La Nucía International Day. U3A Marina Baixa has so much to offer and if you go along to the meeting on Monday February 27 you can find out more. After the meeting there will be a meal at the Oasis Restaurant in La Nucía.

U3A Marina Baixa has a Facebook page or contact their Secretary by email u3ambsec@gmail.com or by phone 965 845 803 / mobile 615 745 366.

District Certificate of Appreciation Awards: in recognition to service and support to the Javea service and support to the Javea Branch were also presented to: Sara Victoria Richardson, Steve Wall MBE, Tony Edmunds, Louise Hunt and Chris Hunt.

Branch were presented to: Roger Dawes, Pamela Dawes, Hilda and Richard Morley and Debbie Brettle.

THE pine processionary moth is a type of moth native to the Mediterranean that appears at this time of year in mountain areas and can pose a health problem for people or pets. That’s why Calpe Council has taken measures to protect animals and citizens by administering a treatment in November and then reinforcing them in February.

Despite the actions carried out by the town council’s environmental technical department, it is always recommended to be careful in areas where there are pine trees.

This is particularly vital in the case of minors and dogs, avoiding contact with the