Storrington & District Probus Club

The Probus Club has had a busy time recently. On 7th February we enjoyed our annual Ten-Pin Bowling match, at the Out of Bounds Activity Centre in Angmering, as guests of Chanctonbury Probus.

This was an excellent occasion - especially as we won champion male & champion female who just happen to be husband & wife!

The bowling was followed by lunch, at the Black Horse, Findon

Thanks to Chanctonbury for inviting us and we hope to be able socialise on another occasion again soon.

On 8th February, we held our monthly lunch meeting, at the Old Tollgate, Bramber. Lunch was followed by a very interesting talk by Peter Edwards, one of our members, entitled “My Life in Fraud”. (As an investigator we must hasten to add!),

Also, on 8th February, a group of members’ wives, partners and Friends of the Club enjoyed an informal bimonthly lunch at Thirteen Church Street, a Thai restaurant in Storrington. One of the party, who had never had Thai food before, was so smitten with the cuisine that she she is now a Thai convert

On 15th February Nine members and partners joined one of the Club’s bimonthly walks. The wonderful woodland circular walk of 3.5 miles started at The Black Horse Inn in Nuthurst, leading the group through woodland bridleways, across sunlit fields and along rutted farm cart tracks followed by an enjoyable and convivial lunch at the pub.

On 24th February seventeen members and partners spent a hugely enjoyable afternoon playing New Age Kurling at Chanctonbury Leisure Centre in Storrington. Similar to traditional Curling, in NAK the “rubber” stones run on bearings so can be played on any smooth flat surface; a novel and different experience without the cold and slip hazard of playing on ice!! All the equipment was provided courtesy of Horsham District Council and their staff provided initial instruction, organised the competitive part of the event and tracked the score from each game onto a league table using the official scored format. Despite the “intense” but friendly competition it was a convivial afternoon with great fun had by all. (Pictures attached)

The Club meets for Lunch on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Old Tollgate, Bramber.

Each year, social events such as coffee mornings, regular walks, visits to places of interest, skittles, TenPin bowling etc. are enjoyed by Members, Partners, and Friends. The events for 2023 also include a trip to Exbury Gardens, and a 5-day holiday to Yorkshire. We are looking for new members and if this might be of interest, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please call Peter Edwards on 01903 740675, or email peter.edwards50@btinternet.com