U3A Vall del Pop

THE new group of Dru Yoga recently introduced to the U3A Vall del Pop is certainly becoming a big hit with members.

According to instructor Sally Millane: “Dru Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word dhruva, which refers to stillness. In this stillness you are able to sit back from anything that may be happening around you and see and act from a point of clarity and inner calm.”

The Friday sessions are suitable for everyone and are held at the Pensionista (Jalon) from 10.00am.

Now the summer has arrived most of the groups will be finishing for a relaxing break, but they still have a number of events taking place.

The Sharing and Caring team will be holding their Coffee Mornings and the Goodwill Team have organised a special Coffee

Morning on August 4 to include Cava and Strawberries. The summer BBQ and disco will be taking place on Saturday June 24 in a member’s garden, and as a great treat for any Neil Diamond lovers, Steve Marks, supported by Paul and Jude J will be entertaining members on September 14 at Pepe’s Restaurant, Alcalali.

For further information visit u3avalldelpop.com forts by the security forces and municipal cleaning services to ensure that every­

“The council will ensure that everything runs smoothly, combining safety with the leisure and enjoyment of the citizens,” said Alfaz Tourism, Environment and Beaches councillor Luis Miguel Morant. The festival of the bonfires of San Juan has pagan origins, as it commemorates the beginning of summer and wards off bad omens. It is a special night, full of good vibrations and numerous rituals.

Fogueres de Sant Joan

THE Fogueres de Sant Joan fiestas in Javea continue this week with a full programme of events taking place until Saturday June 24.

Today, Thursday June 22 kicks off with the burning of the Asil Germans Cholbi foguera at 11am, followed by a street parade at 12.30pm and the burning of the Santa Maria de Betània foguera in the Placeta del Convent.

Further events include a flower offering to Sant Joan in the Plaça de l’Església at 7.30pm, a tribute to Queen and a mobile disco starting at 11.30pm.

On Friday June 23 there is a giant Spanish omelette and beer in the Parc Montaner at 2.30pm. At 8.30pm is the children’s fogueras at C/ Verge de la Soledat I Jesús Nazareno, and then at 11.30pm is the traditional Nit de Focs de Sant Joan (declared a ‘festival of local tourist interest’ by the regional government) followed by the burning of the Trastos Vells foguera at the Carrer Raval de Baix and a spectacular correfocs (firework race) to the Plaça de la Constitució, followed by the Santi Bertomeu Show. For more information visit www.xabia.org.

Leapy Lee Says It

Others Think It

I HAVE never trusted the SNP. Because I retain quite a number of Scottish friends I have always kept my views pretty much to myself.

Many rather agreed to the quest for independence and despite the fact I would have simply hated to have seen the rebuilding of Hadrian’s Wall and Lord knows how many rules and regulations, including border passport control, a change in currency and a slow decline into oblivion as they endeavoured to rejoin the EU, I always respected their opinions and ideas for an independent Scotland.

To me Scotland will always be independent. To have this glorious country for a partner has always instilled a great deal or pride into the ol boys psyche. Touring and appearing all over, including the notorious Glasgow Empire, has always granted me lifelong wonderful memories.

In my opinion all the SNP were after was control. Nothing they ever did was beneficial to the people of Scotland. All they are truly interested in, is the power