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Report from Probus magazine Autumn 2012 |
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Celebrating 40 years Founded by the Rotary Club of St Annes-on-the-Sea, the Probus Club of St. Annes-on-the-Sea was born on February 25, 1971. Sir Herbert Pollard CBE was our first president and was followed by Sir William Cocker OBE from 1972-1978. About 120 people attended our first meeting at the Lytham St. Annes YMCA and, by 1977, membership had grown to 230. We meet every week from October to March on Thursday mornings at 10:00am with an average weekly attendance of 90. We have had many hap Previously on a club outing we visited the popular Channel 4 programme 'Countdown' and the rapport between Victor, Des Lynam and Carol Vorderman was screened on his 100th birthday. A visit to see Concorde, annual Christmas luncheons, annual get-togethers and many more have all been photographed for posterity. Also in the brochure there are reminiscences
from past presidents and life members recollecting outstanding talks and
events during their years of office. Our celebration dinner was held at the
Bedford Hotel, Lytham St. Annes, on February 24, 2011 which was as close to
the inauguration date as we could get. Our souvenir brochure was presented
to all main ticket holders on arrival. After a most enjoyable dinner, our special anniversary cake was cut by acting president Harold Stokes and his daughter Gillian. Entertainment was by Bruce McLaren "Singing Big Band to Broadway". Many photographs were taken and a video was produced by club member Mike Glassock. A good time was had by all. Keith Barlow, publicity officer |
py social events along
the way and most are recorded in our souvenir brochure. One worth mentioning
is the 100th birthday of Victor Middleton. Victor gave a full 40 minute talk
remembering many things that happened during his long life; this was prior
to a celebratory luncheon which was held at The Dalmeny Hotel, Lytham St. Annes.