Probus Club of Bobbin Head
Monthly General Meeting
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
When: Monday 10th February from 10.00am to 12.00pm
Where: Turramurra Bowling Club, Bobbin Head Road, North Turramurra
Speaker: Nathan Tilbury
Subject : Ginger Meggs
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Speaker’s Background: Nathan Tilbury is the longest serving councillor at Hornsby Shire Council. He knows and genuinely cares for his community. Nathan is passionate about fighting to protect our unique natural environment, bushland and the health of the Hawkesbury River. As Vice President of the Hornsby Shire Historical Society, he also works hard to preserve and celebrate our heritage.
Nathan has contributed to various community groups, and previously served as President of Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai and Hills District Cricket Association and Vice President Executive of the Ku-ring-gai Netball Association.
He was also part the original committee responsible for delivering the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter and served on their Board for five years.
Come along for a delightful journey down memory lane
Book Club
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Morning Tea Hornsby RSL
Monday 3rd February 2025
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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
PROBUS SOCIAL WALK. FEBRUARY 17th Monday
MANLY TO SHELLY BEACH FORESHORE WALK
Train 8.50am Turramurra. Ferry 9.45am to Manly.
Walk from Manly Wharf down The Corso and then continue to Queenscliff Surf Club for morning tea. We then retrace our steps back along the foreshore to Shelly Beach for lunch and coffee. Then return to Manly Wharf for ferry.
All level paths. 6ks.
Bring snacks, lunch and drinks.
Register at the next meeting. Please note earlier train time.
Sue Fairclough. Walks Coordinator.
Email. [email protected]. Text. 0417 278 044.
Entertainment Group
ENTERTAINMENT: DETAILS AND DEADLINES
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Pymble Players
What: Pymble Players present “It’s only a Play” by Terrence Mc Nally.
When: Saturday March 15, 2025 at 2:30pm
Where: Zenith Theatre Chatswood* (new venue)
Cost: $25.50 per ticket
Booking: If you have put your name on the booking list, please ensure that your ticket money is paid into the Probus bank account before February 03, 2025. Tickets will be distributed at the meeting on February 10.
*The Zenith is easily accessible by train and offers comparatively inexpensive on- site parking.
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Live at Lunch Concert
What: “Paris Mon Amour!” - Jane and a trio of French/ Australian musicians present an enticing blend of French and jazz inspired music in a program that showcases works by Michel Legrand, Francis Poulenc, Jules Massenet, Jacques Ibert, Jean-Philippe Rameau Cole Porter, with tributes to Edith Piaf, Juliet Greco, Zizi Jeanmaire and Jacques Brel.
When: April 09, 2025 at 12:00 noon
Where: The Concourse , Chatswood
Cost: $45.65 per ticket
Booking: We will be taking names for this concert at the February meeting and the deadline for payments is March 03, 2025. Tickets will be distributed at the meeting on Monday March 10.
Please contact Rhoda on 0424 480 964 if you have any questions regarding booking/paying for either of the above productions.
Lunch at the Belrose Hotel
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN US !!
5 Hews Parade Belrose
FRIDAY 31st JANUARY 2025
12 NOON
There has been an excellent response so far, but if you have not already done so and would like to attend, please contact me so that I can add your name to the list.
This will be a great chance to catch up with your Probus friends if you did not attend the picnic, at a venue which has always been popular with our members!
PLEASE PHONE OR SMS ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED
IN OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS OUTING
ROS TYLER - 0417904630
Loose Enders Coffee Group
J. J.’s – ST IVES VILLAGE
Sunday 16th February 2025
Anyone is welcome to come along for coffee or tea and a chat. We now have a group of regular attendees but there is always room for more! As I book the table in advance, please let me know if you would like to join us.
LOOSE ENDERS will now extend to LOOSE LUNCHERS!
Upon arrival, let me know if you would like to stay on and have lunch and I will book the table.
I will be away for the next gathering but all will be as usual.
At the January gathering, 4 of us stayed for a most enjoyable lunch.
PLEASE PHONE OR SMS ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS OUTING
ROS TYLER – 0417904630
Photography Interest Groups
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Black & White Study
“Bars and Shadows”
Dennis Cowell
Our photography groups restart for 2025 during February. This month would be a good time for anyone considering joining one of these groups to make the move. All welcome. No experience needed. We will teach you what you want to learn!
Topic for both groups: Black and White Photography
SmartPhone Group:
Date/Time: Thursday 13 February 2025, 3.15pm at Turramurra Bowling Club.
Camera Group:
Date/Time: Thursday 27 February 2025, 3.15pm at Turramurra Bowling Club.
For more information contact:
Dennis Cowell Ph 0438 534 824 Email [email protected]
HI Tea at Parliament House
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High Tea Friday 4th April 12:00pm Strangers’ Restaurant overlooking the beautiful Domain, provides a rare opportunity for the public to experience Traditional High Tea at New South Wales Parliament House. Served on the Parliamentary Crested Wedgwood plates, this unique high tea experience includes a wonderful selection of sweet & savoury items and a large selection of traditional & herbal teas. |
The Hi Tea comes with 2 options
Option A is to have the Traditional Hi Tea at a cost of $65.00 per person (No wine)
Option B is to have the Sparkling Hi Tea at a cost of $75.00 pp. (1 glass of sparkling wine)
You must have your names listed so that we know who is coming along with your money paid for what you want so that we can present one payment at the end of the event.
If you do have your name on the list and you cannot attend then it is your obligation to advise us.
We have differing options for your Hi Tea at Parliament House experience.
You can put your name on the list to go via bus with a cost for this mode of travel of $30.00 per person for a bus full of passengers. (30 minimum)
OPTION A – No wine via BUS Cost $65.00 for Hi Tea plus $30 for the bus = $95.00 pp,
OPTION B - WINE via BUS - Cost of $75 for Hi Tea plus $30 for the bus = $105.00 pp.
Bus will pick up at 10:45am from Turramurra Bowling Club – Bus leaves at 11:00am sharp.
You can go via train to Martin Place station nearest to the Parliament House. You will need your OPAL card for the train. Train times to be supplied in the March newsletter.
OPTION A – Hi Tea, No wine via TRAIN - Cost $65.00 pp,
OPTION B – Hi Tea, WINE via TRAIN - Cost of $75.00 pp
If you have an interest to come along then please either ring myself John Hunter 0417 658 849 or email me [email protected] to have your name put on my list along with your phone number and please advise me of what you would like to do. Train, bus, wine, no wine.
Christmas in July
SAVE THE DATE !!
CHRISTMAS IN JULY ****** AT THE CAMDEN VALLEY INN.
THURSDAY 17th JULY 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our day out to Camden last year so I have booked the Camden Valley Inn once again.
This year we will just have morning tea (courtesy of Hopkinsons), without the guided tour of Camden (which was impressive but not something we need to do again).
More details in future Newsletters.
PLEASE PHONE OR SMS ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED
IN OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING ANY OF THESE OUTINGS
ROS TYLER - 0417904630
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