Annual Summer Pub Lunch for Probus Club

Introduced back in 1996 by the then president, David Carwardine, as a means of bringing the ladies into a social event for this men only club, the tradition has continued without break in the ensuing twenty-eight years. This year involved a group visit to the Bolton Arms in Old Basing.

A mixture of members and wives/lady friends totalling thirty-three dined in this fifteenth century, Grade II listed building that was reopened early this year after going through a significant refurbishment programme. This has brought this hostelry very much into the modern era providing an extensive food offering to suit all tastes and pockets.

Paul & Janet Flint with Stephen and Margaret Thair

Probus Club President Stephen Thair and wife Margaret hosted the event which was held in a private room that just about coped with the numbers. Probably room could have been achieved for the two people missing the lunch due to Covid.

Of the ladies present, four were members of the Ladies’ Probus Club of Basingstoke while it was announced that two new members had joined the men’s club this month. This is a good sign that the club has an attraction for like-minded men.

If you are considering joining see www.probusbasingstoke.club for more information or phone the club secretary Andrew Barton on 01256 771995 or 07814 937202 for an informal chat or send an e-mail to andrewbarton1@hotmail.com.

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