British / World History… Hidden in Plain Sight – Reminders of WW2 in the New Forest – by Marc Heighway 5 May 2026 1st May 2026 Members of the Salisbury Probus Club were treated to a fascinating and wide-ranging talk exploring the hidden wartime history of the New Forest. Presented as an “open-top…
aviation… Spitfire@90 Celebrations 28 Apr 2026 2026 marks the 90th anniversay of the Supermarine Spitfire's first flight. To commemerate this landmark, Spitfire.com, the RAF, and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight came together to organise a…
British / World History… OUTING TO SOLENT SKY MUSEUM 19 Feb 2026 On Thursday 12 February 2026 an enthusiastic group of members and some partners battled the inclement weather to congregate at the Southampton Solent Sky Museum (formerly known as the Southampton Hall…
British / World History… Joseph William Lovibond (1833–1918) 20 Dec 2025 Brewer, Inventor, and Salisbury Citizen Friday 19th December was the last meeting for the Probus Club of Salisbury, before the Chritsmas / New Year break. We were delighted that member…
Club Members… STAGE FRIGHT AT THE PLAYHOUSE !! 29 Oct 2025 On the morning of Thursday 23 October 2025 a large number of Salisbury Probus members and partners gathered at the Salisbury Playhouse for a fascinating backstage tour. We were unexpectedly greeted…
Club Members… Visit To St Nicholas Hospital 26 Aug 2025 At the invitation of David, Master of St Nicholas Hospital, an enthusiastic group of Salisbury Probus members and partners enjoyed a most interesting tour of the Hospital on Wednesday 20…
British / World History… ROYAL ARTILLERY MUSEUM OUTING 17 Jun 2025 Members and guests met up for an organised tour of the Royal Artillery Museum in Larkhill on Thursday 12 June 2025. A new purpose-designed museum is being established nearby but…
British / World History… The Logistics Buildup to D-Day 27 Mar 2025 Chris Barrington -Brown, 7th March 2025 Members were treated to a rather fascinating presentation recently, regarding the often overlooked activities prior to the D-Day landings, when huge numbers of men,…
2024 poppy appeal… Our Salisbury Probus celebrity at 2024 launch of poppy appeal 28 Oct 202429 Oct 2024 Our Salisbury Probus member, Ron Collins, was the star of the show in Salisbury Guildhall square on Saturday 26 October when he joined other armed forces veterans at the launch…
Local History… Ron Collins – 103 Not Out! 14 Oct 2024 The wonderful Ron Collins will be celebrating his 103rd birthday during October 2024. Please join us in wishing him a very best of birthday wishes. Here are some other posts…
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