March 2023

The 2023 Ashdown Probus Club President’s Lunch – an Annual Event – took place at The High Rocks Inn, Tunbridge Wells on Wednesday 15th March. It was a friendly and social occasion attended by nearly 50 members and guests including the current Crowborough Probus Club President and his wife.

Brian Hughes, Ashdown Probus President outlined the work that his committee had undertaken to build back the Club and its activities in the post-covid period. He thanked the committee members individually for their successful endeavours.

The incoming President Elect, Michael Sander spoke of plans for the coming year 2023-24 and, thanking Brian and Levitha for their work, made presentations to them on behalf of the Club.

After travel by private minibus from Crowborough to Brighton arriving at around 6.00 pm to give members time for a pre-theatre meal (not included in ticket price), we will attend the evening performance of Puccini’s La Bohème at Theatre Royal, Brighton.

Cost of minibus and theatre ticket: £ 48.35 per person

Due to the Easter Bank holiday falling on our usual second Monday of the month date the April luncheon will be held on Monday 3rd April 2023 at Crowborough Beacon Golf Club at 12.00 noon for 12.30 seating. Lunch will be followed by the 2023 Annual General Meeting.

The Tuesday walking group meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month. The group members take turns to research and organise a round walk of around 5 to 6 miles starting and finishing at a pub where we have lunch. If you would like to join us and be added to the circulation list please contact / speak to Tom Hutchinson and he will arrange for you to meet the group and see how it goes. We generally have around 8 walkers.