For many years U3A Oliva has supported an educational charity for the benefit of disadvantaged schoolchildren. El Bastidor provides a safe after school environment where the hundreds of pupils receive help with homework from 30+ volunteers many of them U3A members.
These children, at risk of social exclusion, also benefit from gifts at Christmas and an annual donation from U3A members. This year’s €500 presented by president, Angela Town, will go towards buying school materials. Angela, having recently been nominated at the AGM to continue her successful presidency says, “We are grateful to our members for choosing to support this worthwhile cause both financially and practically”. She praised the voluntary tutoring given and the organisation of the English teaching section by member, Susan Arnott.
Angela Town, through her last 3 years as president has increased membership of U3A Oliva to a record 730 and the number of activity groups now stands at 40+. Angela states, “We have a fantastic range of social and educational activities to suit all tastes ranging from Card games to Zumba! This would not be possible without the dedicated committee, group leaders and all who give their time to contribute to the success of U3A Oliva for the benefit of its members.” She adds, “New members (of all nationalities) are always welcome and details of how to join and what’s on offer to enhance your living in Spain experience, can be found on our website www.u3aoliva.org. I look forward to working with our new committee and meeting the needs of our members.”
The photo shows Angela Town (centre) presenting €500 to Laura Llorca Nada and Maite Escrivá Bernabeu from El Bastidor Association.