Our PROBUS walking group took on a pleasant 4+ mile walk in May around the dales, woods and forest trails around Minstead. The walk began and, more importantly, ended at the Trusty Servant Inn for a convivial light lunch in glorious sunshine. Members enjoyed the fresh air and good companionship, as well as an opportunity… [Continue Reading]
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Visit to the Royal Naval Fleet Air Arm museum Yeovilton – 22nd Mar
A small group of members went to explore the Fleet Air Arm museum at Yeovilton on Wednesday the 22nd March 2023. There were some early examples of spotter planes , examples of planes taking off from small boats and many more interesting photos and displays recording the development of aircraft at sea. One of the main attractions was… [Continue Reading]
Talk – Smuggling in the Christchurch Area – 14th Mar
Most of us were aware smuggling had taken place in this area but none of us knew it was much more prolific here than it ever was in Cornwall! This was one of many facts imparted by Michael Andrews in his talk at our March meeting that kept our members enthralled. Michael explained the trade… [Continue Reading]
Classic Car Outing – Mon 13th Feb
It was a gamble booking a Classic Car meeting in February. Most classics are not well known for the efficiency of their windscreen wipers (or heating) and all of us remember the floods and bad weather of the last few weeks. Seven cars were taken out of hibernation from their winter slumber on a delightfully… [Continue Reading]
Lunch @ MJ’s Restaurant, Brockenhurst College – 27th Jan
MJ’s Restaurant is part of the Catering School at Brockenhurst College and it has long been on our list of places to visit. The unexpected opportunity to take up a cancellation at short notice saw forty of us sign up with great alacrity! Our initial enthusiasm was not misplaced. The restaurant itself has a very… [Continue Reading]
Genealogy Group Meeting – 16th Jan
Very interesting and thought provoking presentation by John Symons showing a geographical analysis of his family origins based on Y chromosome and mitochondrial DNA analysis and his surname origins. Paul Moir then took us through his investigation into relatives who had been deported to Australia. The meeting concluded with a general questions and answers session…. [Continue Reading]
Photo Competition – Results!
Results for the first Probus Photographic Competition for the Douglas Patterson Trophy were announced by Len Morel at the Christmas Lunch and Ladies Day Meeting 6th December. The theme for the competition was plants or plant-life and there were nearly 50 entries. Click here to see all the entries. The competition was judged by an… [Continue Reading]
Christmas Lunch Meeting & Ladies Day – 6th Dec
Unfortunately, Rosemary Legrand who was originally going to be with us to present a Christmas Talk on Japanese flowers was unwell and had to cancel at the last moment. Fortunately, Rosemary did, however, have a friend, Bronda Dossett, who offered to step in and give us a talk entitled ‘Tales Of Downton’ which involved a… [Continue Reading]
Talk – 8th Nov – Birds of Prey
Lisa and her feathered friends from Liberty’s Owl, Raptor & Reptile Centre who are based in Crow, near Ringwood, gave us a very interesting talk. Her friends were, amongst others Franklin, Flymo and Malu – all birds of prey. Franklin was a Spectacled Owl – Flymo, a Kestrel and Malu, a Peregrine Falcon. It was… [Continue Reading]
Photographic Competition
Entry for the 2022 Photographic competition has now closed. All entries received have been submitted to an independent Judge and the results will announced at the December 2022 Ladies Lunch. Click here to see the competition entries Our next photographic competition will run from 1st November 2022 to 31st March 2023. The theme for the… [Continue Reading]