U3A Marina Baixa

El Drogas will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of his previous band Barricada, an iconic and legendary group within the Spanish punk rock scene.

Over the last years MRK Xàbia Festival has positioned itself as one of the leading music and lifestyle festivals in Spain. The connection between the environment, gastronomy and design makes MRK the perfect event to kick off the summer season.

Music is the common thread of a complete experience in a unique setting, offering a wide and varied musical line­up, maintaining its roots in rock, but open to other musical genres in order to satisfy an increasingly demanding public.

Tickets cost €61 for both days and €41 for individual days and can be bought on the festival website www.montgorock.es.

For further information also visit ‘Montgorock Xàbia Festival’ on Facebook.

U3A Marina Baixa offers a wide range of group activities and events to cater for their members’ needs.

A popular group is Solo Amigos which was created to provide an opportunity for people on their own to meet others in a social environment. It is a mixed group who meet on a regular basis for a meal or maybe partner a friend from the group when attending a trip or event organised by U3A. Their next lunch will be on Wednesday June 14.

Other popular groups are Petanca, held every Thursday at 2.30pm in the Eucalyptus Park in Albir, and the Sunday Strollers who have a gentle walk in some beautiful local locations at least once a month.

The Wine and Dine Group meet every month and at the end of June they will venture a little further afield to Restau ­ rante Xorta near Guadalest.

The Travel Co ­ ordinators have a day trip planned for Friday June 2 visiting the beautiful L’Albarda Gardens near Pedreguer followed by a choice of time for shopping at Portal de la Marina in Ondara or a visit to Calaveres caves near Benidoleig.

For further information visit ‘U3A Marina Baixa’ on Facebook.

Social Scene

A CHARITY quiz for all English ­ speaking charities is taking place at the DAR Social Club (Carretera Jesus Pobre 196, Javea) on Tuesday June 6 at 7.30pm with 150 people of different nationalities already booked.

Teams of volunteers from local associations will get together for an evening of light­hearted fundraising fun entitled Champions of Charity Quiz Challenge.

Tickets cost €10 per person including welcome drink and interval buffet, with all proceeds going to charity.