Padel is a sport that combines action with fun and social interaction. It's a mix between tennis and squash. Usually played in doubles in an enclosed area surrounded by walls of glass and metallic mash, padel courts are one-third of the size of a normal tennis court. Padel is not as dominated by strength, technique and… Read more

Just one Thing? or Mindfulness I, along with thousands of other people, was saddened to hear about the death of Michael Mosely. He must have inspired so many people over the years to change things for the better to improve their life. I enjoyed listening to his podcast 'Just one Thing', where he offered up… Read more

This new intermediate/advanced Badminton group offers more challenging games for more confident players. It works alongside our existing badminton group that's open to all. The objective of the group is to improve positioning, tactics and movement around the court and to deliver more effective attacking and defensive games. Group members are limited by the availability… Read more

We would love to be able to take advantage of one thing we have on our doorstep - the Mediterranean Paddle Boarding is a great way to get out and enjoy the water, it’s a great way to get exercise and have a lot of fun. Because it's relatively easy to learn, it is a… Read more

Oliva U3A Bowls has an agreement with the El Cid Bowls Club to play on a Monday afternoon. El Cid Bar and Restaurant, under separate management,  provide a range of facilities including hot and cold drinks. The group normally play in a friendly and relaxed way for a few hours every Monday afternoon. Starting at 1.30 pm (10.00… Read more

Padel is a sport that combines action with fun and social interaction. It’s a great sport for players of all ages and skill levels, as it is both quick and easy to pick up. Most players get the basics within the first half an hour of playing, which means that everyone can get to enjoy the… Read more

Pétanque is a form of boules that derives from the expression pès tancats [ˈpɛs taŋˈkats], meaning ‘feet together’. A relatively simple but fun and sociable game, the aim is to throw hollow metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet (literally “piglet”) or jack, while standing inside a starting… Read more

Walking football is a form of the beautiful game designed for those of more advanced years who thought their footballing careers were over! We want players to have fun and get some worthwhile exercise at the same time.  As the name implies, running is not allowed and there will be minimal contact. It’s a game… Read more

Our lively local teacher, Mamen, has a wealth of experience which enables her to cater to individual needs, aches & pains and all levels including beginners. All you need is a yoga mat and a desire to stretch out those kinks to join our friendly group. The meetings will consist of: We run two separate yoga… Read more

The golf group offers both games and extra tuition. Split into two groups, one with an hour's tuition from the club pro and the other group playing the short course. The groups then swap over for the second hour. If you don't have your own clubs the pro shop can lend you some as will… Read more