Secret Classrooms- a Window on the Cold War a talk by John Lyon. John was an Intelligence Corps officer who learned Russian in the Army before going up to Oxford and the talk covered this period in our history when there was a real fear that the Cold War would develop into a new... Continue Reading →
We all met at the Albury Sports Ground at 10:30. It was a generally easy walk across gently undulating countryside, but with one short ascent (a bit steep). We passed through Albury and then followed the picturesque Tilling Bourne valley. We passed the lakes and restored Albury Mill. We crossed fields... Continue Reading →
A talk by Ian Whittle entitled – “Genesis of the Jet”. Ian began flying through the Government Flying Scholarship scheme in 1952 when still a schoolboy. After qualifying for his Private Pilot’s Licence, he joined the Royal Air Force and flew the Meteor and Hunter jet-fighters. On leaving the RAF,... Continue Reading →
Members with wives/partners enjoyed a three course meal at this popular and well established Italian restaurant in Ewell Village. Derek enjoying a joke. As well as Dave. Waiting for lunch to be served. On a serious note Malcolm.....
A talk by Dr Colin Summerhayes entitled “Melting Ice – Rising Seas : Antarctica and Climate Change” Dr. Colin Summerhayes is a marine geologist and oceanographer with expertise in the role of climate in forming marine sediments of different types, especially seabed resources of phosphate and oil and gas, and in interpreting the history of... Continue Reading →
Regulars met at Ranmore Common National Trust car park. Thus began a circular walk of 4.5 miles around the Polesden Lacey estate, through Ranmore Woods then crossing estate fields near the House, returning to the car park via a short length of the North Downs Way. Walking through undulating country, nothing difficult, along well-defined bridle-ways or permissive estate... Continue Reading →
Members with wives/partners met at 10.45am at the North West Tower followed by a briefing from the tour guide.. The views from the walkway up river were, as always, tremendous. The glass floor and ceiling mirror provided a different view of the surroundings. And down river to Canary Wharf.... Continue Reading →
When I was at the Bar , a talk by Peter Thompson. Peter was a practising Barrister for twenty seven years, based in The Temple, London throughout that time from 1966 to 1993. He was in court most days, with both a criminal and civil practice. In the 1970’s much of his time was acting... Continue Reading →
Members and partners enjoyed a splendid lunch at the Kingswood Golf Club. This was the first lunch hosted by our new President Derek Smith for the Probus year 2018/9. A most enjoyable day and it is hoped that future Ladies’ lunches will continue to be held at this excellent venue. Lunch with the... Continue Reading →
Members met at Camden Lock and travelled to Little Venice for lunch.The trip went through Regents Park by the London Zoo and sails past one large house after another along the banks of the canal, backing onto Regents Park. Then through the Maida Vale Tunnel about 250 metres long, very dark and spooky! After... Continue Reading →
Ewell Probus 