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…
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…
British / World History… John Lyndsey Clipson 25 Jul 2024 28 August 1934 to 5 July 2024 John died peacefully on 5 July 2024 – just short of his 90th birthday. On 23 July a number of Salisbury Probus Club officers…
Uncategorized Letter from Naomi House 18 Jul 202418 Jul 2024 Due to the generosity of our speaker Andy Larkham, the club were able to make a donation to Naomi House. This is their letter of thanks to Bob Burrows, our…
Local History Stories of Mompesson House 1 Sep 20236 Sep 2023 Jenny Grene, The National Trust 1st September 2023. Thirty-five members assembled on the 1st of September to listen to Jenny Grene from the National Trust, relate the history and background…
Uncategorized Annual General Meeting – 21st July 2023 2 Aug 20236 Sep 2023 The Probus Club of Salisbury AGM took place recently, and Brian Sharpe was appointed as the new Chairman. We congratulate Brian on his appointment and wish him all the very…
Social / Visit Members and Guests Summer Luncheon – White Hart Hotel – 9th June 2023 10 Jul 20236 Sep 2023 A very enjoyable time was had by those attending the annual Summer Luncheon, held at the White Hart this year due to last minute complication with High Post Golf Club.…
Ecological Matters The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) 7 Mar 20236 Sep 2023 Meric Srokosz, 6th March 2023 Building of the National Oceanography Centre Southampton seen from Empress Dock, Southampton, UK The Probus Club of Salisbury were very pleased to welcome Prof. Meric Srokosz…
Uncategorized Club Visit to Bletchley Park, the centre of Allied code-breaking during the Second World War. 19 Feb 20236 Sep 2023 15th February 2023. We are grateful to Stephen Mayall for the following report and photographs, and organising the trip as well. Fifteen members and guests visited this very interesting and…
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