BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ashdown Probus Club - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ashdown Probus Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20241205T202325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T121000Z UID:10267-1751544000-1751544000@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:Advice deadline - July luncheon DESCRIPTION:July luncheon – Monday 7th July 2025 \n\n\n\nNOTE: Due to a clash of dates the July luncheon will be on the first Monday of the month. \n\n\n\nAs a Full member\, if you are unable to attend this month’s luncheon please advise the Mike Theobald\, Luncheon Secretary at the latest by midday today (the THURSDAY beforehand). If you are an Occasional or Waiting member please advise Mike should you wish to attend the lunch\, again at the latest by midday today. You can contact Mike Theobald\, Luncheon Secretary in various ways: by e-mail mikegtheobald1945@btinternet.com\, by phone or SMS text message to 07900 000015. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/advice-deadline-july-luncheon/ LOCATION:Crowborough Beacon Golf Club\, Crowborough Beacon Golf Club\, Beacon Road\, Crowborough\, East Sussex\, TN6 1UJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Lunches ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/lunch_reminder8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Theobald":MAILTO:mikegtheobald1945@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20250524T224419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T224438Z UID:10928-1751362200-1751380200@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:1st Tuesday walking group DESCRIPTION:09:30 am start. 6+ miles circular walk followed by pub lunch – suitable for members who enjoy more serious countrywalks. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/1st-tuesday-walking-group-duplicate-2/ CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Tuesday-walk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T194500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20250522T151438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T151902Z UID:10881-1751139900-1751148000@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:Macbeth - GADS open air production DESCRIPTION:Groombridge Amateur Dramatic Society \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n26th to 28th June and 3rd to 5th July \n\n\n\nThis Summer\, GADS open air theatre presents Shakespeare’s Macbeth. and Ashdown Probus Club members and guests are invited to atend David Homewood’s garden in Groombridge where the performaces are staged. \n\n\n\nThe Scottish Play is the tale of a brave and ambitious lord who receives a prophecy from that he will one day become King. Encouraged by his wife\, Macbeth finds himself upon a bloody campaign to fulfill his fate. \n\n\n\n​The play explores the destructive consequences of unchecked ambition\, the role of agency in one’s destiny … and just a little bit of murder.Each performance will have a fully-licenced bar. \n\n\n\nWhy not bring a picnic along before the performance? The garden at Birchden will be open for picnicking from 6.00 pm. \n\n\n\nPerformances take place between 26th and 28th June and 3rd and 5th July at 7.45 p.m. each evening. Further details on the GADS website: https://www.groombridgetheatre.co.uk/ \n\n\n\nAs these are outdoor performances\, please prepare for all the Great British summer has to offer. \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are available online from www.groombridgetheatre.co.uk or from the Shop on the Corner Groombridge. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/macbeth-gads-open-air-production-5/ LOCATION:Birchden\, Eridge Road\, Groombridge\, TN3 9NH CATEGORIES:Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Macbeth.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="David Homewood":MAILTO:david.homewood4@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T194500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20250522T151047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T151817Z UID:10877-1751053500-1751061600@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:Macbeth - GADS open air production DESCRIPTION:Groombridge Amateur Dramatic Society \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n26th to 28th June and 3rd to 5th July \n\n\n\nThis Summer\, GADS open air theatre presents Shakespeare’s Macbeth. and Ashdown Probus Club members and guests are invited to atend David Homewood’s garden in Groombridge where the performaces are staged. \n\n\n\nThe Scottish Play is the tale of a brave and ambitious lord who receives a prophecy from that he will one day become King. Encouraged by his wife\, Macbeth finds himself upon a bloody campaign to fulfill his fate. \n\n\n\n​The play explores the destructive consequences of unchecked ambition\, the role of agency in one’s destiny … and just a little bit of murder.Each performance will have a fully-licenced bar. \n\n\n\nWhy not bring a picnic along before the performance? The garden at Birchden will be open for picnicking from 6.00 pm. \n\n\n\nPerformances take place between 26th and 28th June and 3rd and 5th July at 7.45 p.m. each evening. Further details on the GADS website: https://www.groombridgetheatre.co.uk/ \n\n\n\nAs these are outdoor performances\, please prepare for all the Great British summer has to offer. \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are available online from www.groombridgetheatre.co.uk or from the Shop on the Corner Groombridge. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/macbeth-gads-open-air-production-3/ LOCATION:Birchden\, Eridge Road\, Groombridge\, TN3 9NH CATEGORIES:Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Macbeth.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="David Homewood":MAILTO:david.homewood4@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T194500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20250521T085104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T151726Z UID:10839-1750967100-1750975200@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:Macbeth - GADS open air production DESCRIPTION:Groombridge Amateur Dramatic Society \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n26th to 28th June and 3rd to 5th July \n\n\n\nThis Summer\, GADS open air theatre presents Shakespeare’s Macbeth. and Ashdown Probus Club members and guests are invited to atend David Homewood’s garden in Groombridge where the performaces are staged. \n\n\n\nThe Scottish Play is the tale of a brave and ambitious lord who receives a prophecy from that he will one day become King. Encouraged by his wife\, Macbeth finds himself upon a bloody campaign to fulfill his fate. \n\n\n\n​The play explores the destructive consequences of unchecked ambition\, the role of agency in one’s destiny … and just a little bit of murder.Each performance will have a fully-licenced bar. \n\n\n\nWhy not bring a picnic along before the performance? The garden at Birchden will be open for picnicking from 6.00 pm. \n\n\n\nPerformances take place between 26th and 28th June and 3rd and 5th July at 7.45 p.m. each evening. Further details on the GADS website: https://www.groombridgetheatre.co.uk/ \n\n\n\nAs these are outdoor performances\, please prepare for all the Great British summer has to offer. \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are available online from www.groombridgetheatre.co.uk or from the Shop on the Corner Groombridge. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/10839/ LOCATION:Birchden\, Eridge Road\, Groombridge\, TN3 9NH CATEGORIES:Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Macbeth.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="David Homewood":MAILTO:david.homewood4@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20250524T071432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T071435Z UID:10908-1750325400-1750343400@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:3rd Thursday walking group DESCRIPTION:09:45 am. 5 mile circular walk followed by optional pub lunch – suitable for social walkers\, wives and partners welcome. \n\n\n\nThis Group is proving very popular at present. Sadly\, therefore\, we cannot for the time being take in new members. If\, however\, you would like to be notified when a vacancy occurs\, please let Andrew Fermor have your name and email address. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/3rd-thursday-walking-group-34/ CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Thursday-walk.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Fermor":MAILTO:email@andrewfermor.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20241124T144748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T235624Z UID:10168-1749549600-1749558600@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:Probus croquet - June DESCRIPTION:We will be playing Golf Croquet at the Royal Tunbridge Wells Croquet Club. The maximum at any one time will be 16 players: i.e Two games of doubles on each of two lawns. \n\n\n\nThe charge this year will be £10 per person. It would be useful if members were able to come armed with the right change (cash!) \n\n\n\nNew players who would like to join us are most welcome\, and will receive some helpful instruction. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/probus-croquet-duplicate/ LOCATION:Royal Tunbridge Wells Croquet Club\, Calverley Grounds\, Tunbridge Wells\, Kent\, TN1 2LY CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/croquet1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250609T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250609T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20241205T201113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T091202Z UID:10260-1749470400-1749479400@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:Monthly Luncheon - June DESCRIPTION:Lunch\n\n\n\nCrowborough Beacon Golf Club at 12.00 noon for 12.30 p.m. seating. \n\n\n\nMENU: Main: Cold Meats\, Green Leaf Salad\, Caprese Salad\, Green Bean Salad\, Tear & Share Focaccia\, Hot Butter Potatoes & Coleslaw Dessert: Rum & Raisin Rice Pudding and Coffee \n\n\n\nShould you have any alternate dietary requirements\, please contact Emily at the golf club on 01892 661511\, e-mail: functions@cbgc.co.uk \n\n\n\nCost £25.00 payable on the day. (contactless preferred). \n\n\n\nRAFFLE: There will be the usual raffle draw at this month’s luncheon (prizes advised on the day) organised by Barry Davis. \n\n\n\nSPEAKER: Paul Reddington \n\n\n\nTOPIC: Fires\, floods and explosions – A life in insurance \n\n\n\nSPEAKER BIO: Starting his insurance career as a graduate trainee at Legal & General\, Paul has been handling customer’s losses for over 34 years. Paul joined Zurich’s Property Major Loss Team from AIG in 2010. His current “hands on” role involves the rapid response to large property claims. \n\n\n\nPaul has previously been the recipient of the prestigious Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA) Secretariat award\, and a global “Customer Hero” prize – awarded by Zurich’s worldwide Chief Executive Mario Greco at a Group leadership event in Venice. \n\n\n\nPaul lives in Crowborough with his wife Kathy\, and daughter Grace. In his spare time he is a trustee and Publications Manager of the UK’s largest local history society (a registered charity). He is also a keen traveller and after recently returning from a tour of China\, is currently planning a trip to Peru\, Ecuador\, and the Galapagos Islands. \n\n\n\nATTENDANCE: As a Full member\, if you are unable to attend please advise Mike Theobald\, Luncheon Secretary at the latest by midday on the THURSDAY beforehand. If you are an Occasional or Waiting member please advise Mike should you wish to attend the lunch\, again at the latest by midday on the THURSDAY beforehand. \n\n\n\nYou can contact Mike Theobald\, Luncheon Secretary in various ways: by e-mail mikegtheobald1945@btinternet.com\, by phone or SMS text message to 07900 000015. Alternatively\, you can advise him by completing the RSVP panel below. \n\n\n\nNOTE: Due to a clash of dates next month’s luncheon will be on the first Monday of the month – Monday 7th July . URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/monthly-luncheon-june-6/ LOCATION:Crowborough Beacon Golf Club\, Crowborough Beacon Golf Club\, Beacon Road\, Crowborough\, East Sussex\, TN6 1UJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Lunches ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_8952.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Parker":MAILTO:phil@lywood-david.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250606T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20250221T163542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T122219Z UID:10649-1749211200-1749211200@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:Rude mechanicals booking deadline DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/rude-mechanicals-booking-deadline/ CATEGORIES:Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Rudes_deadline.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250606T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250606T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20250524T071903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T072138Z UID:10910-1749202200-1749220200@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:1st Friday walking group DESCRIPTION:09:45 am start. 5 mile circular walk followed by optional pub lunch – suitable for members who enjoy a stroll and a chat. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/1st-friday-walking-group-22/ CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Friday_walk_Oct.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Roberts":MAILTO:mjroberts34@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20241205T201727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T120912Z UID:10263-1749124800-1749124800@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:Advice deadline - June luncheon DESCRIPTION:June luncheon – Monday 9th June 2025 \n\n\n\nAs a Full member\, if you are unable to attend this month’s luncheon please advise the Mike Theobald\, Luncheon Secretary at the latest by midday today (the THURSDAY beforehand). If you are an Occasional or Waiting member please advise Mike should you wish to attend the lunch\, again at the latest by midday today. You can contact Mike Theobald\, Luncheon Secretary in various ways: by e-mail mikegtheobald1945@btinternet.com\, by phone or SMS text message to 07900 000015. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/advice-deadline-june-luncheon/ LOCATION:Crowborough Beacon Golf Club\, Crowborough Beacon Golf Club\, Beacon Road\, Crowborough\, East Sussex\, TN6 1UJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Lunches ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/lunch_reminder8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Theobald":MAILTO:mikegtheobald1945@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20250524T071956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T072325Z UID:10912-1748943000-1748961000@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:1st Tuesday walking group DESCRIPTION:09:30 am start. 6+ miles circular walk followed by pub lunch – suitable for members who enjoy more serious countrywalks. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/1st-tuesday-walking-group-26/ CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Tuesday-walk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20250602T122400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T210713Z UID:10243-1748858400-1748883600@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:June 2025: Ashdown Probus Golf Society - Spring event DESCRIPTION:View from 1st/10th tee\n\n\n\nAshdown Probus Golf Society held its the first event the weekend of 1st and 2nd June. The venue was London Beach Golf and Country Hotel\, Tenterden. Please see the latest post for a report and photos. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/ashdown-probus-golf-society-duplicate/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/London-Beach1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20241022T101631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T101537Z UID:9971-1747301400-1747319400@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:3rd Thursday walking group DESCRIPTION:09:45 am. 5 mile circular walk followed by optional pub lunch – suitable for social walkers\, wives and partners welcome. \n\n\n\nThis Group is proving very popular at present. Sadly\, therefore\, we cannot for the time being take in new members. If\, however\, you would like to be notified when a vacancy occurs\, please let Andrew Fermor have your name and email address. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/3rd-thursday-walking-group-duplicate/ CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Thursday-walk.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Fermor":MAILTO:email@andrewfermor.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20241124T144403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T235656Z UID:10162-1747130400-1747139400@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:Probus croquet - May DESCRIPTION:May to October\, second Tuesday each month. We will be playing Golf Croquet at the Royal Tunbridge Wells Croquet Club. The maximum at any one time will be 16 players: i.e Two games of doubles on each of two lawns. \n\n\n\nThe charge this year will be £10 per person. It would be useful if members were able to come armed with the right change (cash!) \n\n\n\nNew players who would like to join us are most welcome\, and will receive some helpful instruction. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/probus-croquet-11/ LOCATION:Royal Tunbridge Wells Croquet Club\, Calverley Grounds\, Tunbridge Wells\, Kent\, TN1 2LY CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/croquet3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250512T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250512T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20241022T102129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T114652Z UID:9974-1747051200-1747060200@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:Monthly Luncheon - May DESCRIPTION:Lunch\n\n\n\nCrowborough Beacon Golf Club at 12.00 noon for 12.30 p.m. seating. \n\n\n\nMENU: Starter: Panzanella & Mozzarella Salad Main: Breaded Chicken Breast\, Confit Garlic\, Sundried Tomato\, Rocket & Parmesan Salad\, Pimento Wedges and Coffee \n\n\n\nShould you have any alternate dietary requirements\, please contact Emily at the golf club on 01892 661511\, e-mail: functions@cbgc.co.uk \n\n\n\nCost £25.00 payable on the day. (contactless preferred). \n\n\n\nRAFFLE: There will be the usual raffle draw at this month’s luncheon (prizes advised on the day) organised by Barry Davis. \n\n\n\nSPEAKER: Roger Benison introduces a video: “The history of Crowborough Beacon Golf Club – as seen through the eyes of Conan Doyle”. \n\n\n\nATTENDANCE: As a Full member\, if you are unable to attend please advise Mike Theobald\, Luncheon Secretary at the latest by midday on the THURSDAY beforehand. If you are an Occasional or Waiting member please advise Mike should you wish to attend the lunch\, again at the latest by midday on the THURSDAY beforehand. \n\n\n\nYou can contact Mike Theobald\, Luncheon Secretary in various ways: by e-mail mikegtheobald1945@btinternet.com\, by phone or SMS text message to 07900 000015. Alternatively\, you can advise him by completing the RSVP panel below. \n\n\n\nThe next monthly luncheon will be held at Crowborough Beacon Golf Club on Monday 9th June 2025. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/monthly-luncheon-may-5/ LOCATION:Crowborough Beacon Golf Club\, Crowborough Beacon Golf Club\, Beacon Road\, Crowborough\, East Sussex\, TN6 1UJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Lunches ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_8949.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Parker":MAILTO:phil@lywood-david.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20241022T103344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T103345Z UID:9976-1746705600-1746705600@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:Advice deadline - May luncheon DESCRIPTION:May luncheon – Monday 12th May 2025 \n\n\n\nAs a Full member\, if you are unable to attend this month’s luncheon please advise the Mike Theobald\, Luncheon Secretary at the latest by midday today (the THURSDAY beforehand). If you are an Occasional or Waiting member please advise Mike should you wish to attend the lunch\, again at the latest by midday today. You can contact Mike Theobald\, Luncheon Secretary in various ways: by e-mail mikegtheobald1945@btinternet.com\, by phone or SMS text message to 07900 000015. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/advice-deadline-may-luncheon/ LOCATION:Crowborough Beacon Golf Club\, Crowborough Beacon Golf Club\, Beacon Road\, Crowborough\, East Sussex\, TN6 1UJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Lunches ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/lunch_reminder8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Theobald":MAILTO:mikegtheobald1945@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20241022T103614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T131753Z UID:9981-1746523800-1746541800@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:1st Tuesday walking group DESCRIPTION:09:30 am start. 6+ miles circular walk followed by pub lunch – suitable for members who enjoy more serious countrywalks. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/1st-tuesday-walking-group-25/ CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Tuesday-walk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250502T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250502T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20241022T103515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T103516Z UID:9979-1746178200-1746196200@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:1st Friday walking group DESCRIPTION:09:45 am start. 5 mile circular walk followed by optional pub lunch – suitable for members who enjoy a stroll and a chat. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/1st-friday-walking-group-21/ CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/tuesday.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Roberts":MAILTO:mjroberts34@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250420T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20241017T225750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T225751Z UID:9877-1745150400-1745150400@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:Easter Sunday DESCRIPTION:The President and committee of Ashdown Probus Club wish you and your family a Happy and Blessed Easter. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/easter-sunday/ CATEGORIES:Functions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/easter-blessings-spring-free-svg-file-SvgHeart.Com_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250417T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250417T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20241017T223805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T101656Z UID:9862-1744882200-1744900200@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:3rd Thursday walking group DESCRIPTION:09:45 am. 5 mile circular walk followed by optional pub lunch – suitable for social walkers\, wives and partners welcome. \n\n\n\nThis Group is proving very popular at present. Sadly\, therefore\, we cannot for the time being take in new members. If\, however\, you would like to be notified when a vacancy occurs\, please let Andrew Fermor have your name and email address. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/3rd-thursday-walking-group-33/ CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Thursday-walk.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Fermor":MAILTO:email@andrewfermor.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250414T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250414T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20241017T222146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T164934Z UID:9851-1744632000-1744641000@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:Monthly Luncheon & AGM - April DESCRIPTION:Lunch\n\n\n\nCrowborough Beacon Golf Club at 12.00 noon for 12.30 p.m. seating. \n\n\n\nMENU: Starter: Spring Vegetable Soup & Warm Roll Main: Crispy Skinned Chicken With Jersey Royals\, Seasonal Veg\, Watercress Stuffing & Sage Butter and Coffee \n\n\n\nShould you have any alternate dietary requirements\, please contact Emily at the golf club on 01892 661511\, e-mail: functions@cbgc.co.uk \n\n\n\nCost £25.00 payable on the day. (contactless preferred). \n\n\n\nRAFFLE: There will be the usual raffle draw at this month’s luncheon (prizes advised on the day) organised by Barry Davis. \n\n\n\nNo Speaker today. Lunch will be followed by the Club’s Annual General Meeting. \n\n\n\nATTENDANCE: As a Full member\, if you are unable to attend please advise Mike Theobald\, Luncheon Secretary at the latest by midday on the THURSDAY beforehand. If you are an Occasional or Waiting member please advise Mike should you wish to attend the lunch\, again at the latest by midday on the THURSDAY beforehand. \n\n\n\nYou can contact Mike Theobald\, Luncheon Secretary in various ways: by e-mail mikegtheobald1945@btinternet.com\, by phone or SMS text message to 07900 000015. Alternatively\, you can advise him by completing the RSVP panel below. \n\n\n\nThe next monthly luncheon will be held at Crowborough Beacon Golf Club on Monday 12th May 2025. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/monthly-luncheon-april-3/ LOCATION:Crowborough Beacon Golf Club\, Crowborough Beacon Golf Club\, Beacon Road\, Crowborough\, East Sussex\, TN6 1UJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Lunches ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/table1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Theobald":MAILTO:mikegtheobald1945@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20241017T223444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T202011Z UID:9859-1744286400-1744286400@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:Advice deadline - April luncheon & AGM DESCRIPTION:April luncheon – Monday 14th April 2025 \n\n\n\nAs a Full member\, if you are unable to attend this month’s luncheon please advise the Mike Theobald\, Luncheon Secretary at the latest by midday today (the THURSDAY beforehand). If you are an Occasional or Waiting member please advise Mike should you wish to attend the lunch\, again at the latest by midday today. You can contact Mike Theobald\, Luncheon Secretary in various ways: by e-mail mikegtheobald1945@btinternet.com\, by phone or SMS text message to 07900 000015. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/advice-deadline-april-luncheon/ LOCATION:Crowborough Beacon Golf Club\, Crowborough Beacon Golf Club\, Beacon Road\, Crowborough\, East Sussex\, TN6 1UJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Lunches ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/lunch_reminder8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Theobald":MAILTO:mikegtheobald1945@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250404T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250404T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20241017T223856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T223856Z UID:9864-1743759000-1743777000@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:1st Friday walking group DESCRIPTION:09:45 am start. 5 mile circular walk followed by optional pub lunch – suitable for members who enjoy a stroll and a chat. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/1st-friday-walking-group-20/ CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/tuesday.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Roberts":MAILTO:mjroberts34@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20241017T223935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T223936Z UID:9866-1743499800-1743517800@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:1st Tuesday walking group DESCRIPTION:09:30 am start. 6+ miles circular walk followed by pub lunch – suitable for members who enjoy more serious countrywalks. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/1st-tuesday-walking-group-24/ CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/3rdThursJun23-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20250426T141400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T074307Z UID:9789-1742992200-1743003000@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:March 2025: President's lunch DESCRIPTION:The Hydro Hotel\, Eastbourne\n\n\n\nThe venue for the 2025 President’s lunch on Wednesday 26th March was\, once again\, the Hydro Hotel\, in Eastbourne. Over recent years Ashdown Probus Club has held their President’s lunch many times at the Hydro and every time the hospitality and service has been excellent. \n\n\n\nThis was our opportunity\, as members of Ashdown Probus Club\, to thank Phil Watson\, our 2024-25 President\, for his contribution and excellent stewardship of the Club over the past year\, and also welcoming the incoming President\, Paul Black. \n\n\n\nUpon arrival there were pre-lunch drinks\, enabling members and their partners/guests to circulate and catch up with old friends. We occupied the Garden room\, which provided a superb view of the English Channel. After weeks of unsettled weather\, the sun decided to shine creating a warm early Spring day and many members were pleased to sit in the sunshine enjoying the vista of the English Channel. \n\n\n\nThe hotel offered an exceptional menu choice which satisfied everyone’s culinary and dietary requirements. The meals were delicious and being accompanied by ‘wine on the table’ a good time was had by all. Conversations flowed across the tables in a relaxed and comfortable environment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrior to the meal\, the President circulated a team quiz to be completed over lunch. A number of teams tied for first place and after a ‘tie-breaker’ question\, it is pleasing to report the the winning team was Lynn Watson\, Tom & Eunice Hutchinson\, Brian & Levitha Hughes and Paul & Shelagh Black. \n\n\n\nFollowing the lunch\, Phil Watson\, the President\, gave a summation of his year\, who was followed by Paul Black\, the Vice President\, who discussed the up coming opportunities for Ashdown Probus Club. \n\n\n\nThe President was presented with a very nice bottle of wine to thank him for his direction and guidance of Ashdown Probus Club. His wife\, Lynn\, was presented with a very nice bouquet of flowers\, as an appreciation of her support to her husband during his very successful Presidential year. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/presidents-lunch-2025/ LOCATION:Hydro Hotel\, Eastbourne\, Mount Rd\,\, Eastbourne\, East Sussex\, BN20 7HZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Functions,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/hydro1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Black":MAILTO:p.d.black@me.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20241016T164654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T164655Z UID:9817-1742463000-1742481000@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:3rd Thursday walking group DESCRIPTION:09:45 am. 5 mile circular walk followed by optional pub lunch – suitable for social walkers\, wives and partners welcome. URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/3rd-thursday-walking-group-32/ CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Thursday-walk.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Fermor":MAILTO:email@andrewfermor.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T194500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20250210T231447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T231448Z UID:7552-1742413500-1742680800@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:Groombridge Amateur Dramatic Society DESCRIPTION:Home\, I’m Darling – a play by Laura Wade\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery marriage needs a little fantasy to keep it sparkling. But behind the gingham curtains\, being a domestic goddess isn’t as easy as it looks… \n\n\n\n​This Spring\, Groombridge Amateur Dramatic Society presents Laura Wade’s brilliant “Home\, I’m Darling“\, a dark comedy about sex\, cake and the quest to be the perfect 1950s housewife. It is a sharp\, funny and strikingly perceptive play. \n\n\n\n​Through the seemingly idyllic marriage of Johnny and Judy\, the play explores what women might want and how they might successfully achieve it. \n\n\n\nThe play is being performed at Groombridge Village Hall\, Station Road\, Groombridge\, TN3 9QX between Wednesday 19th and Saturday 22nd March 2025 – midweek evening performances commence at 7.45 p.m. (the bar opens at 7.00 p.m.). Probus are hoping to have a group attend the Friday evening performance but if you can’t make that day we’re sure GADS would love to see on on one of the other evenings. Please also note the special Saturday Supper night at 7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. (see website https://www.groombridgetheatre.co.uk for details). \n\n\n\nClick here to download the event flyer. \n\n\n\nFor this outing we will make our own way to the Groombridge Village Hall performance of “Home I’m Darling” on the day of our choice. If you don’t have transport\, other members may be able to offer lifts. Please contact Roger Benison if you would like a lift or can offer a seat to someone else. \n\n\n\nTickets are available from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/groombridgetheatre \n\n\n\n\n\nor\n\n\n\n£ 25.00 Saturday Supper night – full details from https://www.groombridgetheatre.co.uk or The Shop on the Corner Groombridge URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/groombridge-amateur-dramatic-society/ LOCATION:Groombridge Village Hall\, Station Road\,\, Groombridge\, TN3 9QX CATEGORIES:Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Home-Im-Darling.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Roger Benison":MAILTO:rogerbenison@live.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T213000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20250310T232415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T232418Z UID:10677-1742065200-1742074200@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:Ashdown Opera event DESCRIPTION:Ashdown Opera presents \n\n\n\nIrish Classical Songs and Opera favourites \n\n\n\nwith Sarah Chae (Soprano)\, David Chatterton (Tenor) adn Richard Black (piano). \n\n\n\ninterval refreshments available. \n\n\n\nAll proceeds to Crowborough Food Bank and Crowborough First Responders \n\n\n\nClick here for the Ashdown Opera flyer. \n\n\n\nTickets from: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ashdown-opera URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/ashdown-opera-event/ LOCATION:All Saints Church\, Chapel Green\, Crowborough\, East Sussex\, TN6 1ED CATEGORIES:Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/opera.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Roger Benison":MAILTO:rogerbenison@live.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250307T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250307T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T170737 CREATED:20250130T102700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T165841Z UID:10019-1741345200-1741359600@ashdownprobus.org.uk SUMMARY:March 2025: Drapers' Hall and lunch in a City pub DESCRIPTION:The Grand Livery Hall\n\n\n\nThe group\n\n\n\nDrapers Coat of Arms\n\n\n\n\nThe Drapers’ Company is one of the historic Great Twelve Livery Companies in the City of London and was founded as an informal association of drapers (woolen textile traders) as early as 1180. The Drapers’ Company are third in the order of precedence of the City Livery Companies\, and was incorporated as a company under a Royal Charter in 1438 being the first corporate body to be granted a coat of arms (above). The charter gave the company perpetual succession and a common seal. \n\n\n\nThe Drapers’ Livery Company has long since extended its membership from drapers to people of all trades and still central to the Company is the belief that being a strong and friendly community better to be able to help others. Today\, the company operates as a charitable\, ceremonial and educational institution. \n\n\n\nDrapers’ Hall is located in Throgmorton Avenue in the City of London. Although the first Drapers Hall was in St. Swithins Lane\, following the execution of Thomas Cromwell in 1540 and the forfeiture of his home and garden to King Henry VIII\, the Drapers Company purchased it from the King for the sum of the equivalent of £1\,200. \n\n\n\nThis outing was the seventh in a series of visits to London’s Livery Companies and proved\, once again\, to be a most enjoyable and informative experience for the twenty members and guests who attended. We were all enthralled by the Jonathan Yeo portrait of King Charles (below) commissioned by the Drapers’ Company and now having pride of place in the Court Room. \n\n\n\n\nThe Safe room\n\n\n\nKing Charles portrait 2024\n\n\n\nLunch at the George & Vulture\n\n\n\n\nThe tour of the Hall\, which has been rebuilt twice following fires\, was conducted by a Liveryman (a lady in this case) Penny\, who is also the Company Archivist. The group enjoyed visiting the four major halls\, not least the Grand Livery Hall built in 1772 and upgraded to its current magnificent proportions in the 1860s. Penny gave us a fascinating account of both the history of the building and contents as well as the philanthropic and charity objectives of the Company which include the distribution of approximately £3\,000\,000 annually to various organisations and educational establishments. The visit concluded with a visit to the “safe room” (above) which houses an astonishing collection of gold and silver artifacts. \n\n\n\nFollowing the tour\, the group repaired to a nearby hostelry\, the George and Vulture where a welcome drink and enjoyable lunch awaited. \n\n\n\nThanks must go to Phil Parker for the excellent organisation and arrangements. \n\n\n\nPeter Billcliff09/03/25 URL:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/function/drapers-hall-and-lunch-in-a-city-pub/ CATEGORIES:Outings,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashdownprobus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_9294.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR