Probus News MAGAZINE
March 2020 Issue No. 244
Take a peek... kind ness Blooming lovely
Random acts of kindness
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The Reynolds family and the Comrades Club See Page 20-25
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Are seeking a new Treasurer as well as new members. Contact Verity Allen at the surgery. 3
A-Z of Probus Clubs, Societies, Organisations and some useful contacts Acoustics Night (Comrades Club) Badminton Club Bees (swarms/issues/questions) Bowling Club
Tim Joyce Pauline Partridge Tony Paddock John Cobbold
Church Floodlighting Fund Churchwarden Comrades Club Cornwall Councillor Cycling – Probus Pedallers Dance Classes Children (4Real) Football - Saturday Club Probus Youth FC - Juniors Probus FC - Seniors (First Team) Probus FC - Seniors (Reserves)
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Editorial
If this story triggers your own memories of the Reynolds, Puttick, Beland or Hocking families, do get in touch.
The Probus Comrades Club Centenary Committee is urgently seeking records, memories, and photographs of the club from 1920 to date. They are building a display board of historical material for exhibition in October. If you have anything to share, contact Dave Juleff david.juleff@googlemail. com or 07794 793437.
Plans for Probus VE Day 75 celebration 8-10th May are moving forward, but the committee organising it needs your support (see page 17). They are also seeking ‘old style’ cups and saucers for the Tea Dance. If you have any to donate, let me know. Thanks to Laura Van Kempen-Wilson who has acquired 85 wildlife-friendly summer flowering bulbs for the community. Is there a small patch of neglected public land in your part of the village that needs brightening up? Let me know.
Thanks to Richard Puttick for sharing memories and photographs of his family’s connections with Probus Comrades Club (see page 20). It certainly is a fascinating story and gives us a glimpse into the massive upheaval on a single family living through two world wars and the unexpected impact it had on a small village like Probus. Evacuating from London during the Blitz, Tom and Kate Reynolds quickly integrated into the village and were clearly held in high regard.
Hope you like this edition of your village magazine. Whatever your plans for this month, remember to be kind to yourself and those around you. John
Do you have a problem? Why not contact one of your local Parish Councillors for advice or visit www.probusparishcouncil.gov.uk Kevin Blayney Nik Budden Steve Dalton Liza Deards James Faull Nick Gillard (chair) Ross Goldworthy Malcolm Maskill Larry Saunders-Fern Bill Sutherland
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Probus Ladies Group
Our fourth meeting of 2020 will be on April Fools Day, 1st April - more information on that later.
The group was given a very Probus informative talk by Luke Tudor Ladies who helped to start Coast Medic which is a paramedic ambulance Group service. Luke noticed a vacancy for this kind of service which helped to reduce the time that patients waited for the special service they required. So impressed were the members with the cause that £126. 78p was collected for the charity.
For further details, please telephone Pat on 01726 882978. A warm welcome awaits visitors and new members.
Probus Bowling Club The green will be opening on Saturday 11th April at 2 pm. All are welcome. Before that, our Presentation Dinner is on Friday 20th March at 6 pm for 6:30 pm, where the trophies from last season will be presented.
Our next meeting will be the AGM on Wednesday 4th March at Probus Village Hall from 2:30 pm to 4:30pm. Subs of £23 will be due. The afternoon will continue with entertainment by the Merry Songsters, a group of local female singers .There will also be a spring raffle in aid of our charity, Cornwall Hospice Care.
There will be dinner, wine and quizzes to entertain all, including the famous ‘Irish Bingo’. If you are interested in joining, please contact Club Captain, Dave Meggs 01726 883443.
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When she arrives on the island she is welcomed very warmly and meets those she has been corresponding with. They are a delightful mix of characters and have many stories to tell and she is horrified and saddened by some of the tales they tell her. She meets and ends up looking after, 4 year old Kit and learning all about Kit’s missing mother Elizabeth. She hears many tales of Elizabeth’s bravery and common sense and is intrigued by her story.
In December, we read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Burrows.
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The book is written in letter form and tells of an author (Juliet) who, just after the Second World War, receives a letter from a man (Dawsey Adams) in Guernsey who has in his possession a book that once belonged to her. They start corresponding and he persuades other islanders (members of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society) to write to her when he realizes she is interested in how Guernsey survived the occupation of German troops during the war. Juliet is casting about trying to find a subject to base a new book on, and she travels to Guernsey after receiving an invitation to visit.
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Daffodils a plenty It may seem that all February brought us was storms Ciara and Dennis but we did have some lovely spells of sunshine here and there. Enough sunshine in fact to bring out the first of the 4000 daffodils planted at two of the entrances to the village last autumn. Don’t they look just fabulous? Don’t worry if you missed helping out with the bulb planting, let’s get together and plant some more this coming autumn.
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Probus Church diary March Services Sunday 1st 9:30 am Connect 11 am Holy Communion Sunday 8th 9:30 am Holy Communion with Sunday Club Sunday 15th 9:30 am Holy Communion with Sunday Club Sunday 22nd 9:30 am Family Service 11 am Said Holy Communion Sunday 29th Team Service
Gool Peran Lowen! (Happy St Piran’s Day!)
God, who for the world’s new framing, Set His Son as corner stone, Builds a temple, shining, gleaming, With the men he calls his own! Piran, Petrock, Paul Aurelian, Euny, Samsom, Winwaloe!
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Thursday 5th March is St Piran’s Day, a glimmer of joy in a month that promises the start of spring, but so often disappoints! St Piran, of course, came across from Ireland in the fifth century to bring Christianity to the Cornish people, and set up home in the sand dunes of Perranporth. He is one of many holy men and women who dedicated their lives to serving God in Cornwall and after whom so many of our churches are named. They remind us that Christianity has been at the centre of Cornish life for over fifteen hundred years; and their legacy on our culture and identity is enormous.
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Forest for Cornwall Are you aware of the Cornwall Council tree planting project called ‘The Forest for Cornwall’? With the aim of fighting climate change, the aim is to plant approximately 8,000 hectares (about 2% of Cornwall’s land area). The idea is not to plant a new forest, but to significantly increase all forms of trees, woodlands and hedges throughout Cornwall.
We celebrate their legacy which shaped Cornwall into the place it is today. So on 5th March, remember to raise a pasty and a pint to the memory of St Piran. Dursona! (God Bless!)
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If you are interested, search ‘Forest for Cornwall’ and register on the council website. There are plenty of open areas in the village where trees could be planted - if you have ideas for Probus why not talk to your local parish councillor?
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor I just wanted to write in to say what a pleasure it is to see all the daffodils bursting into bloom around the village. In spite of the somewhat inclement weather we have been suffering, it cheers me up every time I drive through the village, and reminds me that spring is just around the corner.
While travelling by bus into Plymouth City Centre, a young man got on with not enough change to buy a single ticket. The bus driver waited patiently while he counted his coins, but didn’t quite have enough. Then, when the young man became panicky, the bus driver said 'Don't worry mate I'll put it in for you'. It was ten pence and I wondered how how many times does he say this to genuine passengers who are short of money?
So thank you to everyone who was involved in organising this, especially all those villagers who gave up their time, and considerable energy to planting the bulbs. All your hard work is very much appreciated.
It makes you feel good about the human race, when meeting kind people like this.
Yours sincerely Richard Ludlow
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When getting fish and chips to take home, a group of school aged boys were teasing another boy because he couldn’t afford chips. I asked him what he wanted, told him to put his money away and gave him the full amount. That was my good deed for the day. Kathy Jenkins (taken from Probus News Facebook page) Editor’s note: Have you witnessed, or been on the receiving end of, a random act of kindness? Perhaps something has recently restored your faith in human nature? There is always a lot of negative press around, so we’d love to hear about and share your good news stories.
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Young Farmers’ breakfast Congratulations to Probus Young Farmers who put on their annual charity big breakfast event in Probus Village Hall on Saturday 6th February raising money for the Yellow Wellies, Farm Safety Foundation and club funds. It was a proper hearty farmers’ breakfast.
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VE Day 75
bell ringers ready to make their contributions too. We are still hoping to hold a traditional village fête (with no entry fee) on the playing field during the afternoon of Saturday 9th May, but need more village organisations, individuals, or groups to agree to run the stalls. It’s a large playing field, so we need at least 10-12 stalls for it to be viable. We are not trying to raise money, so any takings are for those groups running their stalls. We’d also love to put on children’s games, but so far, other than the kind offer of some equipment, not a single village parent has volunteered to help run these.
Plans for the VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations are moving forward. We have firmed up on the Tea Dance-Sing-a-long during the afternoon of Friday 8th May (with everyone 75 or older a special guest), and the 1940s Swing Night on Saturday 9th May in the evening, both in the village hall. You can expect a World War 2 exhibition in the church over the weekend showing the research results for those from Probus who served plus a fascinating presentation on the Probus Home Guard and the Probus Invasion Committee.
Overall, the fête is very much still in the balance. Perhaps it’s just an outdated idea - do let us know your thoughts. More next month, look out for posters around the village and the Probus VE Day 75 Facebook page.
The Hawkins Arms has commissioned a special barrel of beer, and we have a bugler, a piper and
Pictured below: an idyllic scene for the Wednesday Walkers at Roundwood Quay, on the river Fal on Wednesday 5th February. The gig is the Lady Loe, from the Truro River Rowing Club. See page 38 for the Wednesday Walkers update.
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Probus Comrades Club 100th Anniversary
With two teenage children still at home, Tom and Kate decided to evacuate the family from London urgently. They sent a message to Kate's cousin Ede Hocking who lived in Probus saying 'We arrive from London on the train tomorrow, please find us somewhere to stay'. Ede and her husband George had to act very quickly as Tom, Kate and the two teenagers, Hilda (15) and Thomas Jr. (17), duly arrived the next day. Ede and George found a cottage for them to rent, Hazeldene on Fore Street.
October 2020 marks the 100-year anniversary of the establishment of Probus Comrades Club. Richard Puttick, who was born and raised in Probus but now lives in Central Treviscoe, shared the story and photographs of his family's links with the club. It starts with Richard's grandparents, Thomas and Kate Reynolds, who were both heavily involved in the club from the early 1940s for a decade or more.
George Hocking was the Secretary of the Probus Comrades Club. Being a WW1 veteran, Tom Reynolds joined as a member on 8th October 1940.
Thomas James Reynolds (b.1890) and his wife Kate (b.1894) were from Walthamstow, located close to the East End of London. Thomas was a First World War veteran being severely wounded in Lens, France in 1917 while serving with the South Staffordshire Regiment. His left leg had been amputated and he had several severe wounds to his left side, some that never healed. Thomas also suffered from shell shock, nowadays known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Following the war, he returned to live in Walthamstow. They had four children, Maud, Sarah, Thomas Jr. and Hilda. Ede and George Hocking (in 1966)
In 1940, Walthamstow, being so close to London's Docklands area, was heavily bombed in what became known as The Blitz.
One of Thomas and Kate’s older daughters, Maud, had married Stanley Puttick. Due to ill health, Stanley had not been conscripted, and it wasn’t long before they also evacuated from London, arriving in Probus with two suitcases and a dog. They recalled having to stand all the way from London on the train as it was so crowded. They also moved into Hazeldene, Fore Street.
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On 27th July 1942, Thomas Reynolds was appointed as Caretaker of Probus Comrades Club
The graphic shows the bombs dropped on Walthamstow area between October 1940 and June 1941. Each red dot indicates the location of a bomb strike. Source: www.bombsight.org 20
with a wage of 12/6d per week. A handwritten note (subsequently found in the family bible) indicated his duties were:
his wife Kate started to work behind the bar. Kate would have been the only female in the Comrades Club as it was a strict male-only bastion at that time. Clearly, not a job for the fainthearted.
1. Brush and dust the premises seven days weekly 2. Wash downstairs floor - fortnightly 3. Upstairs when necessary 4. Lay and light fires when required 5. Check the delivery of goods 6. Entrance doors, Reading and Billiard room to be opened 9 am. 7. Sanitary of urinal. 8. See club is not used by unauthorised persons Subsequent notes stated: 31st July 1942: Caretaker to be responsible for midday opening - wage increased to ÂŁ1 per week 12th January 1943: Thomas Reynolds appointed Steward of the Club - 35/- per week
Photos: Kate Reynolds behind the bar and below, standing in what appears to be the current club car park.
26th January 1943: Thomas Reynolds - wage increased to ÂŁ2 per week. In 1942 Thomas, Kate and the two children moved into Rockery Villa, Probus. In 1942, the Comrades Club was significantly smaller than it is now. It comprised a downstairs bar and an upstairs snooker room - this being in what is currently the lower part of the club. Rockery Villa, the dwelling next door to the club, was eventually purchased by the club in 1968 and incorporated in 1970 as a mixed-bar area. The current bar area, toilets and staircase (i.e. the upper level of the current club) was Rockery Villa. By all accounts, Thomas Reynolds still suffered greatly with his WW1 wounds, and at some point, 21
After the war ended, Thomas and Kate's other daughter Sarah joined the family in Probus along with her husband, Arthur Beland when they too moved into Rockery Villa.
On 17th March 1954, Kate married Albert Hocking (a widower and brother of George Hocking), at Truro Register Office and they lived in Laurel Cottage on Tregony Road. Kate died on 12th August 1973 aged 79. Both Kate, Thomas and several other family members are buried in Probus Churchyard.
During the next few years other members of the family, daughter Hilda and her husband Harry Kirkham, Tom Reynolds Jr. and his sister Maud Reynolds all in turn lived for a short time in Rockery Villa.
Maud and Stanley Puttick behind Rockery Villa, with daughters Valerie and Dorothy who were both born there.
Grandson, Richard Puttick says that one of his earliest memories was his grandfather Thomas lifting him to look at all the coloured balls on the snooker table. One thing that Richard and his cousin Roger Beland can both remember is the smell from the empty beer bottles in the crates by the back door of the club as well as the beer kegs.
Thomas and Kate Reynolds with grandaughter Linda Beland behind Rockery Villa.
Thomas James Reynolds died on 3rd March 1951 at Rockery Villa, Probus, aged just 60. His death certificate indicates cause of death as diabetes and wounds received during the First World War. The next full time Steward/Caretaker Jack Edwards, wasn’t appointed until August 1954 so it’s quite possible that Kate carried on with the role following Tom’s death.
Richard remembers his grandfather had chickens in the back yard of Rockery Villa while his father (Stan Puttick) tried to grow mushrooms in one of the sheds in the back yard. That was a complete failure, and the compost was put on Grandfather's 22
allotment in Chapel Street. The next year the area was covered in mushrooms.
Image above: Valerie Puttick aged 11 and Dorothy Puttick aged 9 behind Rockery Villa. Right: The funeral report for Kate Hocking from 1973. Source unknown newspaper.
Another memory from Richard is his grandmother Kate Reynolds, cooking eggs and bacon for American GIs who were stationed at Trewithen prior to the Normandy Invasion of 1944. The GIs had better access to food than the strictly rationed people of Probus, so that was possibly a treat for both the Reynolds family as well as the GIs themselves. This story also hints that the GIs, may have been allowed to visit the Comrades Club as well as the Hawkins Arms too. Richard Puttick was born in The Shrubberies above the Fish and Chip shop that was owned (as far as he can recall) by Mr Dyer, the Butcher, but run at the time by a Mr and Mrs Lloyd Neal. 23
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Probus Garden and Craft Show
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Here is the latest update on the first annual Probus Garden and Craft Show which will be held on Saturday 1st August 2020 at the village hall.
Gooseberries, 6, not nipped Red or white currants, any kind, 6 bunches Blackcurrants, single berries, 10 Tomatoes, 4 – with stem Tomatoes, cherry – with stem Collection of fruit (not less than 3 kinds)
Following discussions with various groups within the village, a draft schedule of classes has been produced. The classes will not change, but it is possible that some may be added if there is sufficient demand. Here is the proposed schedule. Schedule of the show classes (number = quantity needed per entry):
Section C – Flowers Note – containers will not be provided for these classes 26. Cut flower, 3 27. Collections of cut flowers, max 6 28. Cornflowers, 4 29. Rose, any type, 3 blooms 30. Dahlia, cactus, 1 bloom 31. Dahlia, decorative, 3 blooms 32. Dahlia, pom pom, any size, 3 blooms 33. Sweet peas, vase of 9 stems, any variety 34. Pansies, any variety, 6
Section A - Vegetables 1. Mixed vegetables, 4 varieties, 3 of each 2. Carrots, 3 3. Onions, 3 4. Potatoes, 3 5. Beetroot, 3 6. Peas in pod, 5 7. Broad beans in pod, 5 8. Runner beans in pod, 4 9. French beans in pod, 6 10. Courgette, 3 11. Turnip, any variety, 3 12. Radishes, 5 13. Cabbage, 1 14. Leeks, 2 15. Cucumber, 1 16. Lettuce, 1 17. Allotment collection, 4 varieties, 3 of each veg, fruit, and flowers 18. Any other vegetable not listed. Section B - Fruit 19. Raspberries, 6 26
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Section D – Handicrafts 35. Article of patchwork 36. Item of handworked embroidery 37. Article of handworked cross stitch 38. Handmade bag – any needlecraft 39. Hand knitted baby/child's article 40. Hand knitted adult article 41. Hand crocheted baby/child's article 42. Hand crocheted adult article 43. Handmade toy – any medium
Miniature garden on a plate Table decoration of cut flowers Any hand knitted article Any hand crocheted article Fancy buns, 3, decorated Decorated toilet paper tube
The rules of the show, and how to enter, will be published in due course. Several people in the village are searching their attics for cups that have been awarded for previous events in Probus to see if they could be recycled for use as prizes, and the show committee is engaging with potential sponsors to provide prizes for winning entries.
Section E – Cookery 44. Victoria sponge – jam filling only – (recipe to follow) 45. Cornish heavy cake 46. Fruit scones, 3 47. Decorated cup cakes, 4 48. Quiche Lorraine, not in a container
More information will follow over the next few months. If you have any questions or comments, please email Steve Dalton on stevedalton166@ btinternet.com, or the show secretary Sam Shearing on pjshearing@hotmail.com.
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Repair Café
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Has anyone heard of, or been to the Truro Repair Café, held monthly for a couple of hours in Truro library or at other venues in Truro?
Probus Historic Cornwall Society would like to thank the following people for the books donated to the society, some of which have already been used by Probus News for various articles.
The idea is that you combine several people who like to fix things, with several people who have something to be fixed, in a social environment. Then, over a cuppa and a chat, the handle on granny’s favourite teapot is glued back on, the puncture on Sally’s bike is mended, and George has a button sewn back on his work shirt. I’m sure you have the picture by now.
Jill Moore, Programme for Probus and Grampound Coronation 1953. Jill Moore, I Remember When' (Probus Memories) Alan Kent, Cornwall and the Great War. Joyce Kiggins (née Goss), The Story of Cornwall. Valerie Wilcox, 1978 Probus WI panto full script Grobus and Pace and the Magic Pasty. Pat Ellis, words for Probus Churchtown on the Hill (sung by Probus 1st Guides and Rangers January 1978), compiled by Bertie Harris and Nancy Tresawna. John Summers, Cornish Archaeology.
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Winter nets 2020 Junior and Ladies Training at Brannel School every Tuesday evening 6 pm to 7:30 pm (£2.50 pp to cover hire). Senior Training at Cornwall Cricket Centre, Truro every Tuesday evening 7 pm to 9pm (£5 pp to cover hire). New and existing members very welcome.
It seems (to me) to be an idea worth exploring, especially as most of us need to start to think more about what currently gets thrown away. Perhaps a simple repair may give an otherwise unuseable item a new lease of life. The café could also provide a social aspect, an opportunity to share and acquire skills in a safe environment. Would anyone in the village be interested in possibly joining an occasional pop-up repair café in Probus? We would need people with a variety of different skills prepared to give a couple of hours for the community. If this resonates, get in touch with the Editor.
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Introducing our new school film A Community Working Together, we often make films to showcase our amazing school and our latest film was released on Thursday 23rd January. The message behind this film is to demonstrate how we listen to our community and that we are constantly striving to be the best that we can be for our staff, students and community. Mr Challis, Headteacher, said “It is always a pleasure to showcase what we offer in our school with the little things that we do every day to ensure we are nurturing and encouraging students to be independent, resilient and successful.” The film can be found on our school Facebook page.
We have had an extremely busy first half of term, with many events taking place. Our Careers Fair is always wellattended by students who are keen to gain an insight into different career paths and further education options following on from their journey at The Roseland. Also our Family Learning session for Year 10 students. This session received very positive feedback from parents who attended, such as “Last year my eldest son took his GCSEs and I know from experience that these family learning sessions were extremely beneficial for him but also for us, thank you for putting these sessions on.” The evening focused on early preparation for their GCSEs and has proven successful in aiding students to prepare for their busiest year. We value these opportunities and events to meet and work alongside parents and carers to further strengthen the collaborative relationship between home and school. We are fortunate to have involvement with the Combined Truro Schools project, which is in its sixteenth year and is a very successful project. Our Year 9 students produced fantastic work within their weekly art lessons and as part of a number of specialist art workshops which have taken place during the spring and summer terms, leading to an exciting display of artwork with the theme this year of being ‘Bringing the Outside Inside’. Their work was proudly displayed in the art exhibition at Truro Cathedral in February.
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Probus Club of Probus
from grandchildren but mostly to relax in good company. It has been an opportunity to reconnect with the community and add value to retirement.
Recently I had the pleasure of having a chat over a coffee with Ray McVay, perhaps the prime instigator of The Probus Club Of Probus, one of a small group of men who gathered around the long table in the Hawkins Arms and decided that the internationally established Probus Club should have a presence in the village which shares its name.
It is an honour for me to accept the role of Chair this year, to recognise the contributions made by the outgoing chair Brian MacQuillen, and those who help to keep the show on the road, but most of all those who make up the good company of members. My hope is that 2020 provides an opportunity to recruit and welcome new members, see our numbers rise a little, build on our programme and most importantly enjoy one another’s company and friendship.
Ray was expressing his surprise and pleasure to have been presented with Honorary Life Membership - in recognition of his long time service to the Club. I have no doubt that we owe a debt of gratitude to those who in 2002, provided the spark, the enthusiasm and the initiative to establish the branch of the Probus Club here in the village of Probus. Fundamentally a group of retired men who are pleased to dedicate a little time to maintaining a network of friends and acquaintances.
If you are interested in finding out more, please contact me on 07929 007133 or 01726 882909. Alternatively our secretary (Nick Hibbett) is always listed in the Probus News. Richard Ludlow
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Each club is autonomous and chooses its own rules and programme. Our club meets monthly, with regular coffee mornings and guest speakers. We have four lunches during the year (wives and partners invited), and organise day trips to places of interest. We also have occasional fun events such as a skittles evening and beetle drive (BYO wine).
In February, it rained at some point on most days, and for some periods it was continuous for several days and nights. On 5th February, it really wasn’t looking good for the Wednesday morning social walk around the different pathways of Cornwall. We knew that Terry, one of our group leaders, is a very resourceful chap. We didn’t know he also has influence with Mariamman, the Hindu goddess of rain, because just for a few hours the rain held off, the wind abated and the sky turned azure blue. That allowed a very pleasant 2.5 hour/8km circular walk around the Trelissick estate, stopping at Roundwood Quay for our mid-point snack. Well done Terry - proper job!
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Circuit training at PVH: Mondays 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Motion Fitness Yoga classes at PVH: Tuesdays from 6 pm with Tony Bathmaker
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Children’s Dance classes at PVH: Fridays 4:30 pm to 5:10 pm Mini Divas and Dudes Dance 3 years plus. 5:15 pm to 6 pm Street Dance 7 years plus. Harvey Smith, 4Real Dance
Secretaries: Are you planning an event? To avoid clashing with another group on your preferred date, why not publicise your event here in advance?
Coffee Mornings: In the church every Tuesday 10:30 am to 12 noon. Every Friday during term time in the church 9 am to 10:30 am. Every first Saturday in the month
For all contact details see page 4 Key: PVH = Probus Village Hall. PCC = Probus Comrades Club, HA = Hawkins Arms.
Acoustic Sessions: Upstairs at PCC normally on the last Monday of each month
Mobile Library: PVH car park Friday 27th March 11:10 am -12 noon, then 24th April, 22nd May
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MHA Live at Home Probus Friendship Group: for people 60+ at PVH. On Thursdays 10 am - 12 noon (except 3rd Thursday of month)
Probus Knit and Natter Group: Tuesdays 10 am to 12 noon at PCC
Roseland Area U3A: Tuesday 10th March, 10 am at Bible Christian Hall, Tregony, the local history group talk on The St Austell Bread Riots of 1847. Monday 16th March, 10 am at PVH Truro Samaritans. Friday 27th March, 9:15 am to 12 noon at PVH, the Patchwork/Crafts and Jewellery group will meet. Monday 20th April, 10 am at Bible Christian Hall, Tregony a talk from a member of the U3A about her time in Saudi Arabia
Probus Ladies Group: AGM on Wednesday 4th March at PVH 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Probus Club of Probus: Thursday 19th March, 10 am for 10:30 am at PVH. Speaker David Moses on Cornish Concrete Products Probus Pedallers: Every Sunday. Meet at Probus Surgery car park at 9 am. Arriving back 12:30 pm
Probus Historic Cornwall Society: Monday 9th March in PVHl, 7:15 pm for 7:30 pm, Hayle Heritage by Trevor Smitherham. Monday 6th April (Note first monday to avoid Easter!) brief AGM and speakers
Probus Over-60s Luncheon Club: Wednesday 4th and 18th March at PVH Probus Memory Cafe: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm at PVH. Next meetings 11th and 25th March
Ladock Parish Wildlife Group: Monday, 9 March, 7 pm at Ladock Community Hall, Protecting The Natural Beauty And Rural Way Of Life In Cornwall by Richard Stubbs
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