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Arts Exhibition U3A Vall del Pop
THE second edition of the Fora d’Òrbita Scenic Arts Exhibition takes place in Orba from Friday June 9 to Sunday June 11.
Fora d’Òrbita features theatre, music, magic, children’s shows, monologues, circus performances, storytelling and much more.
All events are free and open to everyone, and take place in the streets and squares of the town. Highlights will include Microshakespeare, initially coproduced by the London National Theatre and which has been staged more than 500 times in 15 countries and translated into 10 different languages.
Performers from all over the Marina Alta, from neighbouring districts and from other parts of Spain will meet in Orba for an event whose first edition was a resounding success.
In addition, several bars and restaurants are offering a selection of cutprice tapas for the duration of the festival.
For further information visit ‘Ajuntament d’Orba’ on Facebook.
THE June General Assembly was held on Thursday June 1 and in addition to the usual tea, coffee and biscuits, the Goodwill Team held a cake sale.
The delicious selection on offer proved very popular and raised over €190.
The members were then introduced to Richard Green, the new Jalon Valley Help President who was invited to say a few words about the charity.
Matt Mason from Jalon Valley Arc was presented with their charity award certificate by Christine Rowland on behalf of the Goodwill Team.
Upcoming TCET day trips include Alicante for the festival of San Juan later this month,
European Union of Women
THE European Union of Women (EUW) have celebrated a very special birthday this year.
“Here we are celebrating 70 years of women seeking fair opportunities and campaigning for equality of opportunities. It was a fabulous celebration with inspirational speeches and cake at Javea Golf Club and simultaneously in Vienna,” said President Margaret Hales.
The European Union of Women Mujeres en Igualdad Marina Alta welcomed all those who were interested in how the position of women has changed in the last 70 years.
The event was superbly channelled with enlightening narrative from women born in Spain, Australia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Netherlands, Russia and Britain. Go along and join them at their next event on Wednesday June 14 at 10.30am for 11am at Javea Golf Club, to hear stories from Women in Sport and to find out more about the European Union of Women’s role today.
For more information contact euwmarinaalta@ gmail.com.
Meetings are held every month, usually at Javea Golf Club.
the medieval market in Cocentaina and an ELO Encounter at Benidorm Palace in November.
The next Goodwill Team event is a BBQ evening with entertainment later this month and a Neil Diamond tribute evening at Pepe’s in September.
Marian White will be holding another Silks in the Sun next month, with the chance to buy new clothing and accessories whilst enjoying cake and a glass of Cava, with donations going to the Goodwill Team.
For further information visit u3avalldelpop.com
