By Helen Durham, Helensburgh & District Probus Club publicity officer

Helensburgh & District Probus Club is a vibrant and active club that meets at Helensburgh Tradies on the second Thursday of each month. Friendship, fellowship and fun, while not compulsory, are our goals! At our meetings we share plans for activities over the next few months. We break for tea before meeting a guest speaker; last month it was local author Christine Sykes. Afterwards we get together for a relaxing lunch.

Regular monthly activities include bowling at Wombarra Bowlo, golf and our ever-popular “Foot and Mouth” walks. These walks have taken us on the ferry to Watsons Bay and lunch at Doyles; a walk across the Harbour Bridge, followed by lunch at The Orient at The Rocks; and a walk from Stuart Park to Belmore Basin, followed by a very interesting guided tour of the Illawarra Historical Society Museum, in the old Post and Telegraph Office, then back to the park for a picnic lunch!

We arrange trips, both long and short. In the past (pre Covid), we’ve found ourselves in China, Vietnam and Canada, as well as on short cruises such as the Australia Day Cruise. Last year we even managed a week on Norfolk Island, competing with a film crew and Ray Martin for location shots! We pack in as much fun as possible, with short and long trips to suit differing physical (and financial) abilities. Next year we plan to visit Parkes in March.

Our club is for retired, semi-retired or soon-to-be-retired people from all walks of life.

For more information, please contact membership officer Lilian on 0408 668 987 or president Peter on 0493 360 382.