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Strasbourg 2011

DAVID PEACE WRITES:

In October 2011 the Probus Club of Tamworth travelled to Strasbourg to visit the European Parliament.

The 4-day trip was arranged by Probian Brian Whitehouse and we were guests of Mike Nattrass, the MEP (Member of the European Parliament) for the West Midlands from 2004 to 2014.
As well as visiting the European Parliament, our group enjoyed free time in the picturesque towns of Colmar and Strasbourg in the heart of the Alsace wine growing region, near the Swiss and German borders.
Our thanks to Probian Brian Whitehouse for all his work in arranging a most enjoyable trip.

On a sad note, some of our fellow Probians are no longer with us, so perhaps these few pictures may serve as fond memories of good friends.

Strasbourg 2011 (1/10)
October 2011 the Probus Club of Tamworth visited Strasbourg.
Strasbourg 2011 (2/10)
Tamworth Probians at Strasbourg cathedral on 25 October 2011
Strasbourg 2011 (3/10)
A stroll around Strasbourg on 25 October 2011
Strasbourg 2011 (4/10)
The lovely town of Strasbourg
Strasbourg 2011 (5/10)
Meeting up in Colmar for a group photo, 26 October 2011
Strasbourg 2011 (6/10)
Taking the land train tour in Colmar
Strasbourg 2011 (7/10)
The picturesque town of Colmar.
Strasbourg 2011 (8/10)
The European Parliament building at Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg 2011 (9/10)
We were welcomed to the European Parliament by MEP Mike Nattrass
Strasbourg 2011 (10/10)
The Probus group at the European Parliament, being addressed by MEP Mike Nattrass

JCB 2012

DAVID PEACE WRITES:

It was 8.45 a.m. on Wednesday August 15 2012 when our Probus group boarded the coach in Corporation Street, Tamworth.

Our destination was the JCB factory at Rocester near Uttoxeter, were we were welcomed by friendly tour guides.
We were about to embark on a 2 hour factory tour to discover the story of JCB.
We learnt that JCB (Joseph Cyril Bamford), from a small garage in 1945, founded what is today a world-leading business.
Our tour guides took us through the JCB story, from that 1945 farm trailer to the record-breaking JCB Dieselmax land vehicle (350.097 mph at Bonneville Salt Flats) and lots more.

Thanks to the Probus Club of Tamworth for arranging a very interesting day out.

JCB 2012 (1/8)
The JCB factory at Rocester
JCB 2012 (2/8)
We were shown round by Informative and friendly tour guide
JCB 2012 (3/8)
Everyone wore head sets to listen to our tour guide's commentary
JCB 2012 (4/8)
We learnt that JCB is very much a global business
JCB 2012 (5/8)
Lots of informative displays for visitors
JCB 2012 (6/8)
The JCB aircraft fleet over the years, in miniature
JCB 2012 (7/8)
The record-breaking JCB Deiselmax (350.097 mph at Bonnevile Sat Flats)
JCB 2012 (8/8)
Group photo with our guide to conclude the tour
 

Brussels 2012

BY DAVID PEACE

Tamworth Probus trip to the European Parliament November 2012

Brussels 2012 (1/36)
November 2012 - We're off to BRUSSELS on a Probus trip to visit the European Parliament.
Brussels 2012 (2/36)
Wednesday 7th November 2012. Our Probus group travelling on Eurostar.
Brussels 2012 (3/36)
A chance to stretch our legs on Eurostar, somewhere beneath the English Channel.
Brussels 2012 (4/36)
We've arrived in Brussels aboard our Parrys luxury coach.
Brussels 2012 (5/36)
Thursday, 8th November 2012 - The Probus Club of Tamworth visited the European Parliament in Brussels.
Brussels 2012 (6/36)
Our Probus group at the European Parliament on Thursday 8th November 2012. (Cameras are not allowed elsewhere in the building)
Brussels 2012 (7/36)
The afternoon was free to explore the city. Getting their bearings are Pauline Peace and Albert and Margaret Wright.
Brussels 2012 (8/36)
A Brussels street scene in the Grand Place.
Brussels 2012 (9/36)
A stroll around the Grand Place - and it's time for a spot of lunch.
Brussels 2012 (10/36)
Joining the tourists for a souvenir photo of the famous Mannekin Pis.
Brussels 2012 (11/36)
And don't forget to pick up a 'souvenir'.
Brussels 2012 (12/36)
The ladies enjoying some window shopping.
Brussels 2012 (13/36)
Belgian chocs - very tempting!
Brussels 2012 (14/36)
The war memorial in Brussels Central Station.
Brussels 2012 (15/36)
Brussels street art - Belgium's famous Tintin, his dog Snowy and the Captain, make their escape.
Brussels 2012 (16/36)
A short walk from the European Parliament takes you to the city's Jubelpark.
Brussels 2012 (17/36)
Jubelpark leads you to another Brussels landmark, the Leopold Arch.
Brussels 2012 (18/36)
There's a good view of the Jubelpark from the top of the Leopold Arch.
Brussels 2012 (19/36)
Jubelpark has three superb museums. We visited the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces.
Brussels 2012 (20/36)
Aviation history in the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces.
Brussels 2012 (21/36)
Just one of the galleries in the Royal Museum of the armed Forces.
Brussels 2012 (22/36)
The Probus group rejoined our coach for the 20-km journey to our hotel in Leuven.
Brussels 2012 (23/36)
We stayed at the Novotel in the university town of Leuven.
Brussels 2012 (24/36)
The famous University Library in Leuven, twice destroyed in two world wars, and twice rebuilt.
Brussels 2012 (25/36)
On Friday, 9th November 2012, our coach took us to the battlefield of Waterloo.
Brussels 2012 (26/36)
Our tour began at the visitor centre for an overview of the historic battle of 18th June 1815.
Brussels 2012 (27/36)
The Duke of Wellington plans his strategies, as portrayed in the visitor centre.
Brussels 2012 (28/36)
Wellington's armies (in red) versus Napoleon's armies (in blue).
Brussels 2012 (29/36)
The visitor centre has a huge diorama of the Battle of Waterloo.
Brussels 2012 (30/36)
The Lion's Mound, completed in 1826, dedicated to those who fell in the battle.
Brussels 2012 (31/36)
Climbing the 226 steps of the Lion's Mound, for a panoramic view of the battlefield.
Brussels 2012 (32/36)
We made it to the top of the Lion's Mound (with several stops to catch our breath!).
Brussels 2012 (33/36)
We found Napoleon's statue - but the Duke of Wellington was nowhere to be seen!
Brussels 2012 (34/36)
The former Brabant Inn (Wellington's battle headquarters) now the Wellington Museum.
Brussels 2012 (35/36)
Seen from our coach near Tervuren, African animals in bronze, by the African Museum.
Brussels 2012 (36/36)
All too soon, time for the long journey back to Tamworth, with lots of memories of a successful Probus trip.

Bletchley 2013

DAVID PEACE WRITES:

On Tuesday 17th September 2013 the Probus Club of Tamworth visited Bletchley Park, near Milton Keynes.

We arrived at Bletchley in a heavy rainstorm, causing everyone to shelter beneath a handy horse chestnut tree.
My attempt at a group photograph was less than successful. (I blame the rain, that's my excuse!).
Things brightened up as we began our guided tour of Bletchley Park, the wartime "Station X", home of the secret codebreakers.
During the Second World War, Station X occupied a huge site at Bletchley, with thousands of people working in great secrecy.
But today only a few buildings survive.
On our tour we learnt many stories of the Bletchley codebreakers.
A highlight was the story of Tamworth's Colin Grazier and his part in capturing vital codebooks from a German U-boat.
As many will know, Colin Grazier lost his life in this action, but the captured codebooks are said to have shortened the course of the war.
All in all, the visit to Bletchley Park was a most interesting day out for our Probus Club.

For anyone who has not yet been there, a visit to "Station X" is highly recommended.

Bletchley 2013 (1/12)
On 17 September 2013 we visited Bletchley Park, home of the wartime code-breakers
Bletchley 2013 (2/12)
Our Probus visit began in a downpour!
Bletchley 2013 (3/12)
Sheltering from the rain at Bletchley Park. My apologies for the poor photograph
Bletchley 2013 (4/12)
Finding our way around Bletchley Park. The wartime secret station 'X'
Bletchley 2013 (5/12)
A wartime view of the extensive site. Only a few of the huts survive today
Bletchley 2013 (6/12)
The German naval shipping codes were broken in hut 8 at Bletchley
Bletchley 2013 (7/12)
A German Enigma encoding machine with 3 rotors
Bletchley 2013 (8/12)
The later Enigma machine with 4 rotors
Bletchley 2013 (9/12)
The top secret mission of HMS Petard to capture the German codebooks
Bletchley 2013 (10/12)
Able Seaman Colin Grazier, from Tamworth, awarded the George Cross
Bletchley 2013 (11/12)
Detailed models of HMS Petard and U559
Bletchley 2013 (12/12)
Tamworth's tribute to Colin Grazier
 

Cirque du Soleil 2019

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Cirque du Soleil 2019 (3/7)
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Cirque du Soleil 2019 (4/7)
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Cirque du Soleil 2019 (5/7)
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Cirque du Soleil 2019 (6/7)
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Cirque du Soleil 2019 (7/7)
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President's Lunch 10th April 2019

Photos by David Peace

President's Lunch April 2019 (1/19)
Probus President's Lunch 10th April 2019
President's Lunch April 2019 (2/19)
Our venue, Grounds Farm, Wishaw
President's Lunch April 2019 (3/19)
A novelty item in the reception area, a First World War Vickers machine gun
President's Lunch April 2019 (4/19)
The cosy bar and reception area. Mrs Mitchell ready to welcome our party
President's Lunch April 2019 (5/19)
Guests arrive and meet up in the bar
President's Lunch April 2019 (6/19)
Time to take our places at the tables
President's Lunch April 2019 (7/19)
As ever, guests are well looked after at Grounds Farm
President's Lunch April 2019 (8/19)
Fine food and good company
President's Lunch April 2019 (9/19)
Hearty fare from the famous Grounds Farm carvery
President's Lunch April 2019 (10/19)
Table 1
President's Lunch April 2019 (11/19)
Table 2
President's Lunch April 2019 (12/19)
Table 3
President's Lunch April 2019 (13/19)
Table 4
President's Lunch April 2019 (14/19)
Table 5
President's Lunch April 2019 (15/19)
Table 6
President's Lunch April 2019 (16/19)
Table 7
President's Lunch April 2019 (17/19)
Table 8
President's Lunch April 2019 (18/19)
The famous Probus raffle, with many prizes.
President's Lunch April 2019 (19/19)
Well, that was another lovely Probus lunch. See you next time.
 

Ireland 2019

Ireland 2019 (1/8)
Group photo prior to making our way home. Photographist: Bryan Unitt-Jones.
Ireland 2019 (2/8)
The Giants Causeway, interlocking hexagonal basalt columns.
Ireland 2019 (3/8)
Spot Finn McCool's camel. A basaltic dyke, formed from cooling lava which has pushed its way through other rock layers.
Ireland 2019 (4/8)
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, first erected by salmon fishermen in 1755. Fortunately we didn't have time to walk across it.
Ireland 2019 (5/8)
The Road to Stormont Parliament Buildings.
 

More photos below courtesy of Bryan Unitt-Jones.

Ireland 2019 (6/8)
Giants Causeway.
Ireland 2019 (7/8)
Trim Castle.
Ireland 2019 (8/8)
Lunch (For Bryan)
 

National Memorial Arboretum

NMA Walk Jan 2020 (1/2)
Group picture from our guided tour on 07/01/2020.
NMA Walk Jan 2020 (2/2)
Rail Workers' memorial
Alan Moorby
 

New Year Lunch 2020

Photos by David Peace

New Year Lunch 2020 (1/12)
The venue for our lunch, the Appleby Inn.
New Year Lunch 2020 (2/12)
22nd January 2020 - Probus Club of Tamworth, New Year Lunch, Appleby Inn.
New Year Lunch 2020 (3/12)
Probus New Year Lunch 2020 - Appleby Inn.
New Year Lunch 2020 (4/12)
Probus New Year Lunch 2020 - Together in Friendship.
New Year Lunch 2020 (5/12)
The famous Probus raffle
New Year Lunch 2020 (6/12)
Table 1
New Year Lunch 2020 (7/12)
Table 2
New Year Lunch 2020 (8/12)
Table 3
New Year Lunch 2020 (9/12)
Table 4
New Year Lunch 2020 (10/12)
Table 5
New Year Lunch 2020 (11/12)
Table 6. Probus President David Ansell (on right) thanks Function Secretary Richard Habgood.
New Year Lunch 2020 (12/12)
Table 7
 

Bowling 6th Feb 2020

Photos by Alan Fraser

Bowling 6th Feb 2020 (1/3)
JP's action shot.
Alan Fraser
Bowling 6th Feb 2020 (2/3)
JP's score, could be the 'organiser' has been hiding his light under a bushel.
Alan Fraser
Bowling 6th Feb 2020 (3/3)
Group picture of the bowlers.
Alan Fraser
 

Kingsbury Water Park Walk March 2020

Kingsbury Water Park Walk March 2020 (1/4)
Bodymore Heath
Kingsbury Water Park Walk March 2020 (2/4)
A Pleasant Day 12/03/2020
Kingsbury Water Park Walk March 2020 (3/4)
The Lone Walker
Kingsbury Water Park Walk March 2020 (4/4)
The Walking Group
 

Whitacre Hall Tea Rooms & Walks

A walk on the wild side
---- Friday 30th April 2021 ----
A few pictures to illustrate a gentle stroll with a small group of friends from the Probus Club of Tamworth.
WHITACRE HALL is a working farm, set in pleasant Warwickshire countryside. Visitors are welcome and can enjoy the waymarked footpaths through farmland and woodland, an easy circular route, concluding with refreshments at the friendly tea rooms.
A breath of fresh air on a fine spring morning.
Photos by David Peace

Whitacre Hall (1/22)
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Whitacre Hall (2/22)
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Whitacre Hall (3/22)
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Whitacre Hall (4/22)
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Whitacre Hall (5/22)
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Whitacre Hall (6/22)
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Whitacre Hall (7/22)
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Whitacre Hall (8/22)
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Whitacre Hall (9/22)
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Whitacre Hall (10/22)
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Whitacre Hall (11/22)
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Whitacre Hall (12/22)
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Whitacre Hall (13/22)
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Whitacre Hall (14/22)
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Whitacre Hall (15/22)
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Whitacre Hall (16/22)
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Whitacre Hall (17/22)
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Whitacre Hall (18/22)
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Whitacre Hall (19/22)
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Whitacre Hall (20/22)
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Whitacre Hall (21/22)
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Whitacre Hall (22/22)
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Curdworth Village Walk May 2021

Photos by David Peace

Curdworth Walk May 2021 (1/5)
An informal walk around the village of Curdworth on 26th May 2021
Curdworth Walk May 2022 (2/5)
Our guide on the walk was Curdworth resident, Probian Richard Habgood (centre).
Curdworth Walk May 2021 (3/5)
The village is bordered by the Birmingham and Fazeley canal.
Curdworth Walk May 2021 (4/5)
Taking time out to relax and enjoy the view along the canal.
Curdworth Walk May 2021 (5/5)
Our final destination was The Beehive, for a pub lunch and a pint.
 

Moira Furnace Walk June 2021

Walking with The Probus Club of Tamworth
On 30th June 2021, our informal walking group met at Donisthorpe for a pleasant walk beside the Ashby canal.
The weather was fine and sunny as we followed the towpath alongside the 1¼ mile isolated stretch of the canal.
An easy route for our little group, to reach our destination, the Moira Furnace (dating from 1806), now a museum, set in the greenery of the country park.
The museum staff made us welcome, with useful information for a possible future visit.
The museum's canal boat Joseph Wilkes is available for short cruises along the waterway, something for a future visit.
After morning coffee in the nearby friendly café, our little group retraced our steps back along the towpath to Donisthorpe.
In Donisthorpe village, we rounded off the day nicely with a pub lunch at the Halfway House.
With warm thanks to our good friend, Probian Paul Dean, for his sterling work in organising the walk.
Words and pictures by David Peace

Moira Furnace Walk June 2021 (1/8)
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Moira Furnace Walk June 2021 (6/8)
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Moira Furnace Walk June 2021 (7/8)
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Moira Furnace Walk June 2021 (8/8)
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New Year Lunch 2022

2022 Probus New Year lunch, Grounds Farm. 26.1.22 (David Peace photos)

New Year Lunch 2022 (1/13)
Grounds Farm, The Venue.
New Year Lunch 2022 (2/13)
Probus Members and Guests Arrive
New Year Lunch 2022 (3/13)
Richard Habgood welcomes everyone
New Year Lunch 2022 (4/13))
Table 1
New Year Lunch 2022 (5/13)
Table 2
New Year Lunch 2022 (6/13)
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New Year Lunch 2022 (7/13) )
Table 4
New Year Lunch 2022 (8/13)
Table 5
New Year Lunch 2022 (9/13)
Table 6
New Year Lunch 2022 (10/13)
Table 7
New Year Lunch 2022 (11/13)
The famous Probus raffle in action
New Year Lunch 2022 (12/13)
The famous Probus raffle, with many prizes
New Year Lunch 2022 (13/13)
With warm thanks to the team at Grounds Farm
 

Sunday Lunch February 2022

Twenty-five members and guests from the Probus Club of Tamworth met together on February 13 for a hearty Sunday lunch at a favourite location, Grounds Farm, Wishaw. As ever, it was an enjoyable occasion and thanks are due to Probian Richard Habgood for his good work in arranging the get-together. “Together in Friendship”. (Photos by David Peace)

Sunday Lunch February 2022 (1/4)
Probus Lunch, Grounds Farm 13/03/2022
Sunday Lunch February 2022 (2/4)
Table 1
Sunday Lunch February 2022 (3/4)
Table 2
Sunday Lunch February 2022 (4/4)
Table 3
 

President's Lunch 2022

President's Lunch 2022 (1/13)
Grounds Farm, Wishaw, a favourite venue.
President's Lunch 2022 (2/13)
Our Probus members and guests arriving for the President's Lunch
President's Lunch 2022 (3/13)
Table 1.
President's Lunch 2022 (4/13)
Table 2.
President's Lunch 2022 (5/13)
Table 3.
President's Lunch 2022 (6/13)
Table 4.
President's Lunch 2022 (7/13)
Table 5.
President's Lunch 2022 (8/13)
Table 6.
President's Lunch 2022 (9/13)
Table 7.
President's Lunch 2022 (10/13)
Table 8.
President's Lunch 2022 (11/13)
The Grounds Farm carvery is always worth a visit.
President's Lunch 2022 (12/13)
Together in Friendship.
President's Lunch 2022 (13/13)
With warm thanks to the Grounds Farm staff.
 

British Motor Museum 2022

Motor Museum photos by David Peace

British Motor Museum (1/12)
Probus Club of Tamworth visit to the British Motor Museum at Gaydon. 10th May 2022
British Motor Museum (2/12)
Our visit began with the traditional Probus group photo.
British Motor Museum (3/12)
The prototype Land Rover, HUE 166, fondly known as ''Huey''
British Motor Museum (4/12)
We called at John Carter's garage, with 1932 Ford Model Y awaiting attention.
British Motor Museum (5/12)
Richard has a motoring anecdote or two to share.
British Motor Museum (6/12)
Transports of delight. Note the 1935 caravan on left.
British Motor Museum (7/12)
Tamworth's own motoring heritage, 1972 Reliant Regal used in TV series. "Luvly Jubbly!"
British Motor Museum (8/12)
2002 Jaguar XJ8 polished aluminium saloon.
British Motor Museum (9/12)
Admiring the 1933 Jaguar SS 16hp Tourer.
British Motor Museum (10/12)
In the workshop, the first Jaguar E-type Roadster (2nd car along).
British Motor Museum (11/12)
Remembering RAF Gaydon - operational from 1954-1977.
British Motor Museum (12/12)
And a good time was had by all.
 

Platinum Silver Jubilee

Platinum Silver Jubilee (1/12)
Platinum Silver Jubilee By David Peace
Platinum Silver Jubilee (2/12)
Platinum Silver Jubilee Photo 2
Platinum Silver Jubilee (3/12)
Platinum Silver Jubilee Photo 3
Platinum Silver Jubilee (4/12)
Platinum Silver Jubilee Photo 4
Platinum Silver Jubilee (5/12)
Platinum Silver Jubilee Photo 5
Platinum Silver Jubilee (6/12)
Platinum Silver Jubilee Photo 6
Platinum Silver Jubilee (7/12)
Platinum Silver Jubilee Photo 7
Platinum Silver Jubilee (8/12)
Platinum Silver Jubilee Photo 8
Platinum Silver Jubilee (9/12)
Platinum Silver Jubilee Photo 9
Platinum Silver Jubilee (10/12)
Platinum Silver Jubilee Photo 10
Platinum Silver Jubilee (11/12)
Platinum Silver Jubilee Photo 11
Platinum Silver Jubilee (12/12)
Platinum Silver Jubilee Photo 12
 

Ladies' Lunch 13th July 2022

Ladies' Lunch 2022 (1/12)
Ladies' Lunch 2022 By David Peace
Ladies' Lunch 2022 (2/12)
Probus Ladies' Lunch
Ladies' Lunch 2022 (3/12)
Table 1
Ladies' Lunch 2022 (4/12)
Table 2
Ladies' Lunch 2022 (5/12)
Table 3
Ladies' Lunch 2022 (6/12)
Table 4
Ladies' Lunch 2022 (7/12)
Table 5
Ladies' Lunch 2022 (8/12)
Table 6
Ladies' Lunch 2022 (9/12)
Table 7
Ladies' Lunch 2022 (10/12)
The famous Probus Raffle (for Ladies)
Ladies' Lunch 2022 (11/12)
The President John Pepperell with the Function Secretary Richard Habgood
Ladies' Lunch 2022 (12/12)
Together in Friendship. David and Richard
 

Staunton Harold Walk 27th August 2022

Staunton Harold Walk (1/11)
Staunton Harold Walk By David Peace
Staunton Harold Walk (2/11)
Staunton Harold Map
Staunton Harold Walk (3/11)
Staunton Harold Hall and Church.
Staunton Harold Walk (4/11)
Our merry band of walkers pause for a breather.
Staunton Harold Walk (5/11)
Pause for a photo by the lake.
Staunton Harold Walk (6/11)
At the ornamental gateway to the Hall and grounds.
Staunton Harold Walk (7/11)
A view of Staunton Harold Hall.
Staunton Harold Walk (8/11)
Another view of Staunton Harold Church.
Staunton Harold Walk (9/11)
A tranquil view of the Serpentine Lake.
Staunton Harold Walk (10/11)
Nearing the end of our walk, and ready for a cuppa in the cafe.
Staunton Harold Walk (11/11)
One final group photo by the bridge.
 

New Year Lunch 2023

Photos by David Peace

New Year Lunch 2023 (1/15)
At Grounds Farm 19th January 2023 Photos by David Peace
New Year Lunch 2023 (2/15)
A favourite venue, Grounds Farm, Wishaw
New Year Lunch 2023 (3/15)
Friends gather In the cosy
surroundings of Grounds Farm.
New Year Lunch 2023 (4/15)
Table 1
New Year Lunch 2023 (5/15)
Table 2
New Year Lunch 2023 (6/15)
Table 3
New Year Lunch 2023 (7/15)
Table 4
New Year Lunch 2023 (8/15)
Table 5
New Year Lunch 2023 (9/15)
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New Year Lunch 2023 (10/15)
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New Year Lunch 2023 (11/15)
Table 8
New Year Lunch 2023 (12/15)
Table 9
New Year Lunch 2023 (13/15)
There's good food and good service as usual.
New Year Lunch 2023 (14/15)
There's plenty for everyone.
New Year Lunch 2023 (15/15)
We enjoy good food and good company.
 

Staunton Harold Walk 16th February 2023

Photos by David Peace

Staunton Harold Walk 2023 (1/16)
1. Staunton Harold walk, 16.2.2023
Staunton Harold Walk 2023 (2/16)
02. The Staunton Harold Estate
Staunton Harold Walk 2023 (3/16)
03. The blue pencilled arrows show our February walk around the Staunton Harold Estate.
Staunton Harold Walk 2023 (4/16)
04. Our walk began at the Ferrers Centre at Staunton Harold.
Staunton Harold Walk 2023 (5/16)
05. A fine winter's morning, walk around the estate, through the Leicestershire countryside.
Staunton Harold Walk 2023 (6/16)
06. The view across the lake towards the Church of Holy Trinity and Staunton Harold Hall.
Staunton Harold Walk 2023 (7/16)
07. We crossed the bridge over the lake, nearing the end of our short walk.
Staunton Harold Walk 2023 (8/16)
08. Time for the traditional Probus group photo, with Staunton Harold Hall in the background.
Staunton Harold Walk 2023 (9/16)
09. ''Just one more photo!'' - snapped for us by a passing visitor.
Staunton Harold Walk 2023 (10/16)
10. We took a short detour for a closer look at the Church of the Holy Trinity.
Staunton Harold Walk 2023 (11/16)
11. The church was founded in 1653 by Sir Robert Shirley, who was later imprisoned by Oliver Cromwell in the Tower of London, where he died aged 27, before the church was completed.
Staunton Harold Walk 2023 (12/16)
12. A cluster of snowdrops in a corner of the churchyard.
Staunton Harold Walk 2023 (13/16)
13. Our walk finished, where we had begun, at the Ferrers Centre.
Staunton Harold Walk 2023 (14/16)
14. The Ferrers Centre (once the estate's stables) is now a popular craft centre.
Staunton Harold Walk 2023 (15/16)
15. Fresh fruit and veg at the Ferrers Centre.
Staunton Harold Walk 2023 (16/16)
16. Through the nearby garden centre, to conclude our visit at their friendly cafe.
 

President's Lunch 2023

Photos by David Peace

President's Lunch 2023 (1/22)
(a) The Probus President's Lunch, 29 3 23
President's Lunch 2023 (2/22)
(b) Grounds Farm, Wishaw.
President's Lunch 2023 (3/22)
(c) The well-stocked bar at Grounds Farm.
President's Lunch 2023 (4/22)
(d) The famous Pobus raffle
President's Lunch 2023 (5/22)
(e) Meeting up with our friends old and new
President's Lunch 2023 (6/22)
(f) Time for a chat with Probus friends
President's Lunch 2023 (7/22)
(g) The Probus motto - 'Together in friendship'
President's Lunch 2023 (8/22)
(h) The renowned Grounds Farm carvery
President's Lunch 2023 (9/22)
(i) Good food and friendly service at the carvery.
President's Lunch 2023 (10/22)
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President's Lunch 2023 (11/22)
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President's Lunch 2023 (12/22)
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President's Lunch 2023 (13/22)
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President's Lunch 2023 (14/22)
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(t) Our Vice-President and Function Secretary Richard Habgood welcomes everyone
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(u) Our President, John Pepperell responds also with words of welcome and thanks.
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(v) And a big thank you from all, to the Grounds Farm team.
 

Ladies' Lunch 2023

Photos by David Peace

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Probus Ladies' Lunch, Wednesday 11 July 2023.
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The plan of action.
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A lovely poem from Sylvia Stack.
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The School House at Weeford.
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Good food and good company.
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Meeting Together in Friendship
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Plenty of prizes for the famous Probus raffle.
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Poised for action, the ''volunteer raffle stewards''.
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Raffle prize winners with one of the ''volunteer raffle stewards'' Paul Dean.
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Raffle prize winners with ''volunteer raffle steward'' Alan Moorby.
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Raising our glasses for a toast, lead by the Mayor, Cllr John Harper.
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Surprise item, as Master of Ceremonies David Ansell introduces our singer Ken Hughes.
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Mayor and Mayoress of Tamworth, John and Maureen Harper, with Chairman Richard Habgood and Mrs Pat Habgood (on right) and our Probus committee members.
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Cosford Trip 2023

Photos by David Peace

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2023 Probus visit Cosford museum.
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A day out at the Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford.
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A great display of aviation, from World War One to the jet age at Cosford.
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Admiring the world's oldest surving Supermarine Spitfire.
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And another classic fighter of the Second World War, the Hawker Hurricane.
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Classic German fighter, the Messerschmitt Bf 109G of the Second World War.
Cosford 2023 (7/13)
Displayed after a 10-year restoration at Cosford, the Vickers Wellington bomber.
Cosford 2023 (8/13)
Hastings and Dakota transports, as seen from the upper viewing gallery.
Cosford 2023 (9/13)
The Catalina flying boat-amphibian, donated by the Royal Danish Air Force.
Cosford 2023 (10/13)
The Chinook helicopter ''Bravo November'', a veteran of the Falklands campaign.
Cosford 2023 (11/13)
The Harrier GR.3 ''jump jet'' - a veteran of the Falklands campaign.
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We couldn't resist a ''flight'' with the Red Arrows on the 4D experience.
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What a cracking day out, enjoyed by all.
 

New Year Lunch 2024

Photos by David Peace

New Year Lunch 2024 (1/13)
At Grounds Farm 18th January 2024 Photos by David Peace
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The ever popular Grounds Farm carvery
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The famous Grounds Farm carvery.
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The legendary Probus raffle.
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To sum up the day - 'Together in friendship'
 

President's Lunch 2024

Photos by Steve Greenhall

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Annual General Meeting 2024

Photos by Steve Greenhall

AGM 2024 (1/3)
Richard Habgood and Paul Dean present recognition of Life Membership to Ken Hughes.
AGM 2024 (2/3)
Richard Habgood Presents Past President pins to John Pepperell and David Ansell.
AGM 2024 (3/3)
Handover of President’s chain of Office to Paul Dean from Richard Habgood
 
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