We were the first Probus Club in Guildford and were launched by the Vocational Committee of the Rotary Club of Guildford in November 1969 and was an instantaneous success. Wilfred Cruise was elected founder Chairman.
This is an extract from our membership application form:-
The attention of prospective members is drawn to the following which sets out the objects and aims of a Probus Club
1. Probus is an association of retired and semi-retired gentlemen.
2. The aim is for members to be able to appreciate and value opportunities to meet others in similar circumstances and of a similar level of interests
3. It is directed primarily to provide fellowship with an opportunity for development and aquaintance among members who are compatible with one and other.
4. It is expected that members, subject to matters beyond their control, will regularly attend meetings and take an active part in the development of the club.
So now you know what we are up to.
We achieve this by holding monthly luncheons on the 3rd Friday of each month at the Holiday Inn, Egerton Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XZ. Our lunches are followed by a talk from a guest speaker.
You will find a Probus Club in most towns and villages both in the United Kingdom and abroad.
Although we are a gentlemen only club we do invite
our ladies to our April and December lunches. Regular trips are arranged for members, their ladies and guests to places of interest
and visits have been made recently to Waddesdon Manor,
Our membership covers a wide range of professions such as Lawyers, Surveyors and Engineers of various disciplines, Farmers, the Oil Industry, Bankers, Local Government and Airline Captains etc.
Although we are not primarily a charitable organisation regular donations are made each year to a charity nominated by the current chairman. We pay to our speakers a fee which they nearly always donate to local charities.
If you would like more information please click here to email us or telephone 01 483 414 771.
