Probus Club of Bobbin Head
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2026- 2027
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Probus Club of Bobbin Head Inc will be held at Turramurra Bowling Club, 181 Bobbin Head Road, Turramurra 2074,
on Monday 9th March 2026, following the general meeting at 10.00am, for the following purposes:
1. To approve the Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting held on 10th March 2025;
2. To approve the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025;
3. To elect the Officers and Management Committee members for the year to 31st March 2027;
4. To appoint an auditor;
5. To confirm the membership fees for the year to 31st March 2027.
By Order of the Management Committee - Jill Armstrong - Secretary
General Meeting in March
When: Monday 9th March 2026 from 10.00am to 12.00pm
Where: Turramurra Bowling Club, Bobbin Head Road, North Turramurra
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GUEST SPEAKER– NOEL PHELAN
HOW AUSTRALIA WON THE AMERICA’S CUP
Noel Phelan's first career was as a science and mathematics teacher. He then moved into IT with IBM as a systems engineer and spent 25 years in various technical and management positions.
He has been a volunteer guide at the Maritime Museum for over 15 years. Noel was the team leader of the speakers for many years.
Noel is a Past President of the Northbridge Rotary club. He spent many years as sailing captain of his sailing club. He also spent several years with Marine Rescue and the Rural Fire Service.
Noel is also a volunteer at the Naval Historical Society where he has developed three Navy harbour cruises. He has also organised a speaker’s program for the Navy Historical Society where the presentations are delivered by ZOOM to the 500 members around Australia.
He fulfilled a boyhood dream to fly a WW II fighter by flying a SPITFIRE atthe Imperial War Museum at Duxford in the UK recently.
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Book Club
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Book club meetings: Jane Dale 02 9487 6642
Pymble Golf Club 11:00am
Friday 6/03/2026 Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Friday 10/04/2026 The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Monday 2nd March and 2nd April
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Come along and join in with your fellow members and friends for morning tea at Hornsby RSL Club at 4 High Street Hornsby at 10:00am.
The Hornsby RSL Club opens at 10:00am. We meet in the Courtyard dining area.
Pay for your own everything. John Hunter 0417 658 849
Probus Social Walk -March
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The Greenway Constitution Road underpass.
Monday 16th March.
Meet on Turramurra Station for the 8.50 train to Central. Then Metro to Sydenham and bus to Dulwich Hill.
The Greenway is a new walk opened mid December 2025. This shared walkway goes from Dulwich Hill through parklands past Waratah Mills and Mungo Scott old mill buildings morning tea, then some street walking and underpass tunnels with murals and some sculptures along the way. The path follows the light rail line. We then continue on along the Hawthorn Canal walkway to lunch and The Bay Run. Where we will have coffee at La Montage and the light rail back to Central. A level walk on paths.
Bring snacks, plenty of water and lunch.
“Transport Progress in Frieze”
Those of you who missed out on the ‘treat’ last month will have the opportunity to see it this time. It is a beautiful mural titled ‘Transport Progress in Frieze’ made in 1951 by an Italian immigrant Peter Melocco and built by Guido Zuliana and depicting the history of travel in NSW up to 1950. The Frieze is made up of 2 coats of plaster and polished to resemble marble in the Scagliola Fiorentina engraving/carving technique. Having been covered up for many years it was rediscovered following a fire in the building in 2015 and restored in 2017. It was a finalist for the Sulman prize 1951. Also there is a map of Australia on the terrazzo floor with the railway tracks up to 1950’s, state emblems and a compass. The frieze is in the Covenience store and cafe on the Concourse. Well worth a visit.
Register at the meeting or email [email protected].
Text 0417 278 044.
Sue Fairclough walks coordinator.
Entertainment Group
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Entertainment Diary Update
The Heartbreak Choir - Zenith Theatre March 21, 2026
Thirty-four people have paid to attend this performance by the Pymble Players. Those who have not yet received their tickets can collect them at the March meeting.
Live at Lunch: Gershwin plus – Concourse on April 01, 2026
Seventeen people have paid to attend this concert.
Tickets will be distributed on March 09, 2026
Live at Lunch Concert : Ancient Letters
Featuring Elena Kats-Chernin, Jane Rutter, Tamara-Anna Cislowska
June 03, 2026 at 12 noon
Three of Australia’s most cherished musicians - flautist Jane Rutter, pianist Tamara-Anna Cislowska and composer Elena Kats-Chernin will join forces to take us on a spellbinding journey through history. Full of warmth, wit and musical storytelling, they share with us a program that is a heartfelt celebration of words, friendship and the timeless beauty of musical conversation.
Price per ticket: $47.50. Payment before May 01. Tickets distributed May 11, 2026.
Loose Enders Coffee and Lunch Group
J. J.’s – ST IVES VILLAGE
SUNDAY 15th March 2026
1. 0.00 A.M.
Anyone is welcome to come along for coffee, tea, cake and a chat! We have a group of regular attendees but there is always room for more!
As I book the tables in advance, please let me know if you would like to come along.
LOOSE ENDERS has now extended to LOOSE LUNCHERS!
You are welcome to stay on for lunch which is becoming increasingly popular!
ROS TYLER - 0417904630
Photography Interest Groups
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Lake Hayes Panorama, New Zealand
Photo: Dennis Cowell
There will be no meeting of the Photography Group in March.
The group meets next on Thursday 9 April 2026, 2.15pm at the Bowling Club for the competition on the topic of “Photographing Reflections”.
For more information, contact: Dennis Cowell Ph 0438 534 824 Email [email protected]
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High Tea Friday 17th April 12:00pm Strangers’ Restaurant overlooking the beautiful Domain, provides a rare opportunity for the public to experience Traditional High Tea at New South Wales Parliament House. Served on the Parliamentary Crested Wedgwood plates, this unique high tea experience includes a wonderful selection of sweet & savoury items and a large selection of traditional & herbal teas. |
The Hi Tea comes with 2 options
Option A is to have the Traditional Hi Tea with No Wine at a cost of $70.00 per person.
Option B to have the Sparkling Hi Tea with One glass of sparkling wine at a cost of $80.00pp.
Please ensure that if you select to not have wine then please refuse any wine offered.
You must have your names listed on my list so that we know who is coming along with your money paid for what you want so that we can present one payment at the end of the event.
If you do have your name on the list and you cannot attend then it is your obligation to advise us before the day.
OPTION A – Hi Tea, No wine - Cost $70.00 pp,
OPTION B – Hi Tea, Sparkling WINE - Cost of $80.00 pp
Travel – everyone to make their own way to the Hi Tea venue by train.
If you have an interest to come along then please either ring myself John Hunter 0417 658 849 or email me [email protected] to have your name put on my list along with your phone number and please advise me of what you would like to have at your Hi Tea, wine or no wine.
Account Name:- Probus Club of Bobbin Head Inc.
Bank:- Westpac Wahroonga branch BSB 032-089 Account No. 146781
Please ensure that your name is shown on any direct deposit that you make to the club account so that deposits are easily identified and accounted to you who made the payment.
If you have registered your name to come then please,
Please pay your money to the Probus Club bank account or in person at our club meetings.
ANNUALTRIP – 2026
CANBERRA
September 21 – 25
To everyone who registered their interest in our Annual Trip, it is now time to confirm that you are coming along!
If you have not previously registered, it is not too late!
Comprehensive colour brochures now available – see me at the February meeting.
We need to know the type of accommodation you require at the Hotel Kurrajong (single or shared room) together with any special requests
Cost per person is $1,775 with an additional $440 single supplement
$200 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO 21ST MAY WITH FINAL PAYMENT DUE PRIOR TO 21ST JULY
URGENT!
ON COURSE ARE REQUESTING HOTEL ACCOMMODATION PREFERENCES
AS THIS IS A VERY BUSY TIME IN CANBERRA.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHETHER YOU REQUIRE A SINGLE ROOM OR ARE HAPPY TO SHARE.
ROS TYLER
SYDNEY FISH MARKETS
UNFORTUNATELY THIS OUTING HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO
INSUFFICIENT INTEREST.