- Walking Group – Minstead – 16th May
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,… [Continue Reading] - 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… [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… [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… [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… [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… [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… [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… [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,… [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… [Continue Reading] - New President – Bernard Gilbert
At the AGM 11th October Bernard Gilbert took over the role of President from Stephen Dennison. After a very successful year, Stephen passed on the chain of office… [Continue Reading] - Talk – 11th Oct – The Duke Of Monmouth
The October talk was all about The Duke Of Monmouth and was given by “Two Together”. The “Two” concerned are Jacqueline and Brian Sutton. Jacqueline is a retired… [Continue Reading] - Visit to Eling Tide Mill – 14th Sep
On 14th Sep some Probus members and wives visited the Eling Tide Mill near Marchwood on the upper reaches of Southampton water. It is a place of surprising interest… [Continue Reading] - Annual General Meeting – 11th Oct
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting ofTHE PROBUS CLUB OF BRANSGORETuesday 11th October 2022 at 10.00am Dudsbury Golf Club 64, Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth, Ferndown BH22… [Continue Reading] - Quiz Night – Friday 14th Oct
Our Quiz Night will be Friday 14th October in the village hall starting at 7:00pm. Bring your own refreshments and snacks. Members, partners and friends are all welcome… [Continue Reading]