The Probus
Club of Nailsea
Peter Harrowell, President
Welcome from our President
I joined Probus over 5 years ago, and like most of our members, enjoyed it so much that I continued to attend and now I am serving as President! Many have been with us for much longer which shows the appeal of the Probus Club of Nailsea.
Probus performs an important function for retired and semi-retired men as it provides a great social focal point, with a wide range of talks which are informative, fun and entertaining, covering a wide range of captivating topics, as well as occasional visits to local places of interest. At a time when many organisations are struggling, our group continues to thrive with a strong membership, but we would love to welcome new members. Why not give it a try - I am sure you won’t be disappointed!
It is a great honour to serve as president and whilst it carries a degree of responsibility, it has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience, supported by a willing and able committee team.
Upcoming meetings and activities
Bristol's Lost City
Thursday 24 October
Clive Burlton
Clive will introduce us to a major transformation to the Bristol landscape which was short-lived, and for most now completely forgotten.
The amazing tale of the 1914 Bristol International Exhibition. It closed prematurely at the start of World War One, when the site became a barracks for Bristol's volunteer soldiers.
Bristol Aerospace Museum visit
Thursday 31 October
(pre-booking required)
Twenty years on from the final flight, don't miss your chance to step aboard the last Concorde ever to fly.
Be whisked away on an immersive journey through more than a century of incredible achievements and fascinating tales of human endeavour.
The First British Empires
Thursday 14 November
Garry Gowans
Christmas entertainment
Thursday 28 November
Recent events
Town Crier of the City of Wells
Thursday 10 October
Len Sweales
We were treated to a highly entertaining talk from Len.
A fascinating insight into his role as a town crier. Full of information, facts and history, and littered with many humorous stories.
Ghosts of Passchendaele
Thursday 26 September
Fred Petford
Fred introduced his supernatural crime thriller, inspired by a true story and set in an isolated Oxfordshire village just after the end of the First World War.
The investigation into events that occurred in the village are linked to the horrors of the battle of Passchendaele.
New member presentations / the Forest of Dean
Thursday 12 September
We were introduced to some of our newer members who talked about their careers and backgrounds.
We also watched a video about the history of the Forest of Dean.
The Home Guard
Thursday 22 August
Steve Bird
Steve explored to what extent the adventures of Captain Mainwaring in ‘Dad’s Army’ reflected the reality of 1940 Britain.
He set out to bust a number of popular myths whilst telling some stories about real Home Guard adventures to show that some aspects of Dad’s Army were spot on.
