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 ...

This is the perfect opportunity to get in some practice before some of us head off to Inverloch for a follow up session! Thursday 12th March 5pm at Hampton Bowls Community Club - Corner Fewster and Earlsfield Roads. Ample parking available on the property. Cost is $25 - to be paid into our club account by the 1st March ...

Our first outing for 2026 will be to the Ripponlea Estate - on Thursday 26th February. Two options to get there (1) car pool and park in Hotham Street with all day parking or (2) take the Sandringham train to Ripponlea station and then a 5 minute walk. The good news for the early morning coffee addicts is you can grab ...

Our annual knees-up took place on Thursday, December 11, at the Bridge Hotel, Mordialloc.Seventy-one members of the Club enjoyed a two-course lunch organised by the indefatigable duo of Faye Wegat and Geraldine McGann, with entertainment by husband-and-wife singers, Tania and Jason.Below is a pictorial record of a numb ...