Coventry Probus Club
Newsletter December 2015
As we head towards the end of this year, it is time to reflect on what the Club has achieved
the past 12 months. Our monthly meetings held in St James Church Hall (and during the
refurbishment of the Church Hall in the Church) have been well supported. The Club has had
excellent Speakers during this period covering many varied subjects.
Annual Dinner 2015
The Club Annual Dinner was held at the Holiday Inn in Kenilworth, when 63 Members and
their Guests enjoyed a splendid meal.
Annual Holiday 2015
The five day holiday to Scotland was supported by 28 Members, Partners and Friends, and
was enjoyed by all who went. The Winnock Hotel in Drymen (15 miles north of Glasgow)
provided excellent accommodation with good food and drink and we were entertained by
the piping of the Haggis. Visits during the holiday included a stop at Gretna Green, a journey
and short cruise on the Falkirk Wheel, a tour of the Queen’s floating Palace, ‘The Royal
Yacht Britannia’ and a guided tour of the Royal Park in Edinburgh.
Probus Barbecue (16th July 2015)
The Annual Barbecue was once again hosted by Veronica and Bernard Brownhill and was
blessed by fine weather. We cooked our own meat on the BBQ and enjoyed salads and
desserts provided by our Ladies, all washed down with a glass of wine (or two).
Probus Cheese & Wine and Film Night (29th October 2015)
Our Annual Cheese & Wine and Film Night was held in October 2015, when 23 Members
and their guests enjoyed ‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’. As the work at St James
Church Hall had not been completed, it was thought that the event may have to be
cancelled, but thanks go to the Vicar of St Martin’s Church who stepped in at the 11th hour
and made a room available.
Members Annual Lunch (6th November 2015)
The Festival Pub, Fenside Avenue once again provided us with an excellent lunch for 21
Members , following our November General Meeting.
Thursford Christmas Spectacular (14th to 16th November 2015)
The last event in which some of our Members participated was a trip to see the World
Famous ‘Thursford Christmas Spectacular’ - a truly magnificent extravaganza of Music,
Dancing and Singing. The group stayed two nights at the Wensum Valley Golf Club Hotel,
near Norwich.
Music Group
The music Group well organised by our Chairman Jeff Bulow has met regularly during the
year, with different Members giving a presentation of their choice of music.
Rambling Group
The monthly Club rambles over the Summer months have been very successful, although
the number of Ramblers has diminished. However, those who successfully completed each
challenge, thoroughly enjoyed their morning in the fresh air. Several of our ‘more mature
members’ joined the group for a Pub Lunch after each walk.
Dates for your Diary
What we have to look forward to?
Annual Carol Service
The annual Carol Service will be held at St James Church on Wednesday, 16th December
2015, at 3.00pm. Music will be provided by retired Members of the Salvation Army Band led
by Charles King. Coffee, Tea and mince pies will be provided after the service. Do please
invite your friends along.
January General Meeting
As New Years Day falls on the ‘first Friday in January’, our monthly meeting will be held on
Friday, 8th January 2016.
Winter Ramble
Peter Adkins has organised a ‘Winter Ramble’ on Friday, 29th January 2016, commencing at
10.00am, from the Moorings at Myton, in Warwick. Any Members and their wives are
invited to join the walkers for lunch at the Moorings after the ramble.
Annual Dinner 2016
The 2016 Annual Dinner will see a change of venue and will move to the Coventry Golf Club
at Finham. This will be held on Thursday, 31st March 2016, and will include a three course
meal with a glass of house wine or a soft drink, at a cost of £25.00 per person. Your friends
would be made very welcome to this event.
Annual Holiday 2016
Do you fancy a short holiday in May 2016? Bernard Brownhill has organised a four night
thee day holiday staying in the ancient City of Bruges, Belgium. Please contact Bernard for
further details and to reserve your place.