THE PROBUS CLUB OF ST NEOTS

“Friendly, Like-minded and Local”

Club Secretary Contact: stneotsprobussec@gmail.com

SOCIAL EVENTS 2025

JANUARY

MONTHLY LUNCH

The Club started 2025 with its monthly luncheon held at the St Neots RUFC on Wednesday 8th January, when 24 members attended (which was incidently the same number as in January 2024). Jackie and her staff served those attending, Prawn Cocktail, Sausage and Mash with vegetables, followed by Treacle Sponge and Custard. Most talk was of Christmas and New Year activities. Our President Les was away holidaying in Australia so our Vice President Bill hosted proceedings.

COFFEE MORNING

The first Coffee Morning in 2025 was held on Wednesday 22nd January in the St Neots RUFC, where 23 members and partners gathered for a drink and biscuits, plus a catch up with friends and colleagues.

FEBRUARY

MONTHLY LUNCH

23 members gathered at the St Neots RUFC for the February montly luncheon on Wednesday 5th February to enjoy Tomato and Basil Soup, Steak and Ale Pie with Roast and Boiled Potatoes, Carrots, Cabbage, Broccoli and Beans, followed by Jam Sponge and Custard. As usual we were well looked after by Jackie and her staff.  Our Vice President, Bill again chaired proceedings as our President Les is still down under, enjoying warmer weather. There seems to be a draw for our members to this part of the world as we currently have 3 members holidaying in that part of the world. Our Treasurer was somewhat taken aback at his success in the raffle, winning a bottle of wine!!

COFFEE MORNING

25 members and partners attended the February Coffee Morning at the St Neots RUFC. Our President Les was back from Down Under to preside over proceedings.

MARCH

MONTHLY LUNCH (with speaker Anthony Withers)

38 members and partners gathered at our regular venue the St Neots RUFC for the March monthly luncheon on Wednesday 4th March to enjoy Soup, Braised Steak with a selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes, followed by Apple Crumble and Custard.  Jackie and her crew made sure we were all well fed and looked after.  Moira keep the drinks flowing from the bar.  Lunch was followed by a very interesting talk by our guest speaker Anthony Withers who enlightened us all on the extremely interesting history of Great Staughton and it’s people.

COFFEE MORNING

29 members and partners attended the March Coffee Morning at the St Neots RUFC, which as a better than expected turnout.  Everyone enjoyed a good natter and catch up over coffee, tea and biscuits.

COMMITTEE LUNCH

The annual Committee Lunch was held in the Bridge House, St Neots. Sadly our numbers were down this year due to various reasons.  At least Les was spared a large bar bill (he was standng the first drink for everyone).  A good lunch and conversation was had by those attending.

APRIL

SPRING CARVERY

42 members and partners attended the Spring Carvery held at the St Neots RUFC on Wednesday 2nd April.  Everyone enjoyed a wonderful spread of Roast Turkey, Beef, Pork and Gammon, accopained by Cauliflower Cheese, Yorkshire Pudding, and a vsast selection of vegetables.  This was followed by the usual array of desserts, including, Black Forest Gateaux, Lemon Meringue, Strawberry Gateaux, Profitaroles and Fresh Fruit Salad.  Jackie and staff looked after everyone handsomely and there were even seconds for those who could manage it. Our President Les brought everyone up to date on our next events before closing procedings with the toasts.

Below are some pictures

 

COFFEE MORNING

The usual monthly Coffee Morning was held on Wednesdayt 16th April in the St Neots RUFC with Bill and Jenny on kitchen duties looking after 24 other members and partners.  Everyone had plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits to lubricate the voice boxes for all the chatter that ensued.

PAST PRESIDENTS LUNCH

The annual Past Presidents Lunch was held in the Bridge House, St Neots on 16th April when 10 past Presidents and their partners sat down to a meal from the extensive choice on the menu.  The staff looked after us extremely well and it was good to see Geoff and Rhona make it all the way from Woodall Spa, Roger also managed to get Jill safely seated after arriving in her wheelchair, although some more manouvering practice is needed by Roger.  It was a chance for a catch up after the coffee morning and judging by the clean plates, the food was good.

Below are some photos of the event.

MAY

ANNIVERSARY LUNCH

COFFEE MORNING

IWM DUXFORD VISIT

JUNE

MONTHLY LUNCH (with speaker Liz St Hill Davies)

COFFEE MORNING

STRAWBERRY TEA

JULY

MONTHLY LUNCH

COFFEE MORNING

POPPY FACTORY VISIT

AUGUST

MONTHLY LUNCH

COFFEE MORNING

BBQ

SEPTEMBER

MONTHLY LUNCH (with speaker Dot Morfett)

COFFEE MORNING

OCTOBER

AUTUMN CARVERY

COFFEE MORNING

NOVEMBER

MONTHLY LUNCH

COFFEE MORNING

DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS LUNCH

COFFEE MORNING

 

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