As this is my last president’s report, I feel it appropriate to reflect on the past year, and my time as president.The year saw the challenge of the golf club renewing its lease, to which we gave our full support and I’m pleased to say was successful.There was also a difficult decision regarding a pause in members and ...

We were so lucky to have a perfect day for all 16 of us to take in this magnificent house and the heritage gardens. Sara our guide talked us through the 31 room (we didn’t see them all ) mansion and boy was she strict on not touching anything. Gary & I got the look when we were told we could touch the wall but she ...

Well 2025 has come and gone and what a year it was. The activities for the year really showcased how members have embraced the friendship and fellowship of the club. To all members I wish you all a very happy and prosperous 2026. The recipient of the President award for 2025 was Janette James, it was an honour to prese ...

If you were in a location on Wednesday 28th January that allowed you to look across Dendy Park Brighton you would have observed a group of men playing Petanque on a true Petanque Piste constructed using stone aggregate. Oh dear, the challenge! Those intrepid players viewed were eight of our club members enjoying the ch ...

Petanque may be for you: Bend a little bit to pick up the shiny boules (balls). Set a good eye for the cochonnet (the target ball). Develop your under-arm throwing technique. Celebrate your skill at being close to the boule. Develop your ability to add commentary, banter or at least a hearty laugh. Enjoy a post-game co ...

We could hear the murmur as we approached Flight Deck restaurant. As we got closer the sound grew to a loud buzz. What is that? It’s not a plane! Now it sounds like a roar! As we entered the bar area, we recognised the faces of 40+ Probus friends laughing, shouting, some hugging … reconnecting for the new year! What a ...