Probus Club of Bobbin Head
General Meeting
When: Monday 10th November 2025 from 10.00am to 12.00pm
Where: Turramurra Bowling Club, Bobbin Head Road, North Turramurra
GUEST SPEAKER: DR RICHARD BARNES SOLO CROSSING OF THE TASMAN
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Come and marvel at the simplicity and solitude of being alone on an ocean, in all its moods.
Richard is the only person to have kayaked nonstop, solo and unsupported across the Tasman Sea from Australia to New Zealand.
2000 km in 73 days
Share his adventure, and be inspired to take up your own challenges, however big or small.
Richard began kayaking 40 years ago as a scout. He has paddled on rivers and lakes, creeks and
waterfalls and oceans across six of the world’s seven continents.He may share some of his passion for paddling ultra-marathons or shooting some of the world’s most difficult rapids.He has paddled the historic Franklin River in Tasmania, paddled across Bass Strait and even around Tasmania.
OPAL CARD OUTING ALONG WITH OUR FRIENDS AT MOSMAN PROBUS CLUB
Wednesday 12th November
We are to meet the Mosman People at 10 am at the corner of Lavender Street and Harbour View Crescent. So if we can meet at Turramurra station at 8.45 am and take the train to North Sydney and then walk to the meeting point. We will then walk to Clark Park for the amazing view of the Bridge and Harbour. The garden is a short walk from the park. Lunch will be at Loulou which is a French Bistro.
Regards,
Merv Rosen (0407726636)
Book Club
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Book club meetings: Jane Dale 02 9487 6642 Pymble Golf Club 11:00am
Friday 7/11/2025 “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawson
Friday 12/12/2025 “All the colours of the dark” by Chris Whitaker
3rd November and 1st December
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Come along and join in with your fellow members and friends for morning tea at Hornsby RSL Club at 4 High Street Hornsby at 10:00am.
The Hornsby RSL Club opens at 10:00am. We meet in the Courtyard dining area.
Pay for your own everything. John Hunter 0417 658 849
Probus Social Walk
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North Head
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Waterfall at Collin’s Flat Beach Manly.
Monday. 17th November
Meet Turramurra for the 8.35 train to Wynyard, change for Circular Quay.
Wharf 3 for 9.30 ferry to Manly. Then bus North Head.
We will walk around the new lookouts and have morning tea. Then walk to North Fort Precinct and continue through the bush to the Parade Ground and out on to the road and down Collin’s Flat Road to Collin’s Flat Beach. The Collins Flat Beach area is a more challenging 500 metre walk than we usually do. Several uneven rock steps up and down. A couple with railings and a couple without. It is a bush track with uneven rock/sandy paths. We will take slowly. Then on regular paths through the park of the remains of the old gas works to Little Manly Point for lunch. We continue on to Little Manly Beach and up the hill to get the bus into Manly for coffee or gelato and ferry home.
Please bring snacks, lunch and as it’s getting warmer more water to drink.
Register at the meeting. email [email protected].
Text 0417 278 044. Sue Fairclough Walks Coordinator.
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
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PROBUS SOCIAL WALK
Our annual CHRISTMAS LUNCH is:-
- DATE:- Friday 5th December 2025.
- VENUE: – “Sandstone Cafe” in Miramare Gardens -
- 48 Myoora Rd Terrey Hills.
- TIME:- 11.30 sharp! (11.30am – 2.00pm).
- COST:- $75.00 - includes welcome drink, 2 courses, alternate serves, coffee/tea. Purchase your own wine and other drinks at the bar.
- Sit where you wish, no allocated seating.
- Payment before or at the very latest 1st November!!
- Please see me at morning tea to put your name on the list if you would like to attend!
Christine McArthur
Entertainment Group
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Entertainment Diary Update: November 2025
Live at Lunch Concert - Concourse Chatswood -Tickets $45.65
Report: October Concert - Cantabile! Songs for Baritone, Flute, Guitar & Violin
Eighteen people attended this concert which took place on October 22, 2025 . Several called me to say how much they had enjoyed it.
November 26, 2025: - Meditations on Australia – Rainforest, Desert, Sand and Sea
Seventeen people have purchased tickets for this concert, which brings the 2025 program to a close. Tickets will be distributed at the meeting on November 10.
We do not yet have details of the Live at Lunch program for 2026
Pymble Players Productions – Zenith Theatre Chatswood Tickets $25.50
The Heartbreak Choir - Saturday March 21, 2026 at 2:30pm
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A terrible incident fractures the local community choir . As a result, some of the group feel that they must leave on a matter of principle. Because they miss the comfort and connection that singing brings them, they decide to form a new choir. This is a warm, funny and moving play which takes us on a journey of heartbreak and reconnection, while highlighting the power of music, friendship and community.
Please Note: This production contains strong language, adult themes.
If you wish to attend please put your name down on the list and ensure that your payment is in the Probus Bobbin Head bank account by February 02, 2026.
Tickets will be distributed at the meeting on February 09, 2026
If you have any questions please call Rhoda on 0424 480 964 or Mentie on 0407 945 038
ANNUAL BARBEQUE AT BOBBIN HEAD - 12th JANUARY 2026
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Come and join us for our annual summer barbeque at Bobbin Head on Monday 12th January 2026 from 12 midday.
There is no finishing time. Stay as long as you wish!
The pavilion is across the bridge and to the right, opposite the old brick building now used as a café and park office. Parking is close by. Bring your own food, drinks etc. An electric barbeque is available, but in previous years most people have brought picnic food rather than barbeque.
Cost is $5 per person to cover the cost hiring of the pavilion. Also there is the usual park entrance fee if you do not have a pass. As usual there will be a raffle and prizes for some lucky people.
To register contact Merv and Jackie Rosen and payments to Treasurer Michael Fairclough.
Email Mervyn Rosen [email protected] 0407 726 636
You can register at our November or December meeting. After that it will be necessary to phone or email. Also it will assist our treasurer if the $5 per person payment is made.
Loose Enders Coffee Group
J. J.’s – ST IVES VILLAGE
SUNDAY 16th NOVEMBER 2025
10.00 A.M.
Anyone is welcome to come along for coffee, tea, cake and a chat! We have a group of regular attendees but there is always room for more!
As I book the tables in advance, please let me know if you would like to come along.
LOOSE ENDERS has now extended to LOOSE LUNCHERS!
(Decide on the day if you would like to stay on for lunch).
ROS TYLER – 0417904630
Photography Interest Groups
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Photo: Andy Corner Winner “2025 Photograph of the Year”
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Congratulations to Andy Corner, the winner of our “Photograph of the Year” competition, voted by members at out Trivia Night on 30 October. Congratulations also to the Runners-up Catherine Reidy and Christine McArthur. Andy will be presented with a framed enlargement of his winning photo at our November General Meeting. It was great to see the standard of photographs rising year by year with so many wonderful photos on display.
During our meetings in November, both groups will be spending time in revision and planning for next year.
Session details as follows:
SmartPhone Group:
Date/Time: Thursday 13 November 2025, 3.15pm at the Turramurra Bowling Club.
Camera Group:
Date/Time: Thursday 27 November 2025, 3.15pm at the Turramurra Bowling Club.
New members always welcome.
For more information contact:
Dennis Cowell Ph 0438 534 824 Email [email protected]
TURRAMURRA BOWLING CLUB LUNCH MENU
I have spoken to Turramurra Bowling Club about the lunches and they have sent me details about a sandwich lunch that people can order when they register their attendance and can pay at the tea break. Merv Rosen 0407 726 636
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