Welcome to the Probus Club of Camberwell
Welcome to Spring in Melbourne and to opportunities to enjoy friendship, fun and fellowship at the Probus Club of Camberwell.
A look through our upcoming events, shows there is still much to enjoy before we have a short break over the festive season. If you are not yet a member of a Probus Club you are very welcome to attend a meeting and learn more about what Probus has to offer to the retired and semi-retired. Please feel free to ‘Contact Us’ via our website.
Judy Nancarrow
Twenty of our members met at the Southern Cross Station for our October Train to Pub Lunch at the Baringo Food & Wine Co (Whistle Stop) in New Gisborne.
The venue is close to the train station and the service was friendly and efficient and the meal was excellent. Following the meal we enjoyed an extra drink in the courtyard before making our way back to Melbourne. A great outing enjoyed by all.
20 happy travelers set off by coach – never call it a bus – headed for Eden via Lakes Entrance. Our first stop was the Museum of Timeless Memories at Sale, where the owners collect anything and everything, from old cars and china electric jugs, dental and medical equipment to an amusement park organ that played Rock Around The Clock!Our first night was spent in Lakes Entrance. Our accommodation overlooked the water with it’s fishing boats and pelicans.
Highlights of the trip were 4 nights at the Coachman’s Eden run by a young couple and their 3 year old son, Charlie, where we felt right at home with fireside Happy Hours, great food, and comfortable rooms. Other highlights included, Whale Watching on a boat on Twofold Bay, morning tea of home made carrot cake and the beautiful gardens at Foxglove Spires Garden at Tilba Tilba and the RSL Bunker Museum at Mallacoota
All in all a very enjoyable trip away!
Beautiful Noise, if you know what I mean, We’re all believers now and had a crackling good time with Rosie, Sweet Caroline and Shilo at the
Neil Diamond tribute show at the Princess theatre on Wednesday 7 October.
Brilliant production with great music, singing and dancing. Followed by drinks at the rooftop bar at the imperial Hotel.
Thanks to Julie T for organising a fabulous event. We’re now ‘forever in blue jeans’ !!
Brilliant production with great music, singing and dancing. Followed by drinks at the rooftop bar at the imperial Hotel.
Thanks to Julie T for organising a fabulous event. We’re now ‘forever in blue jeans’ !!
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A lovely warm spring day was a welcomed treat as a group of 24 members of the Camberwell Probus club gathered for lunch at the Auburn Hotel.
The lunch menu included a good range of meal choices that appealed to everyone.
The club activity gave an opportunity to meet and enjoy the conversations and company of people who attended.
Many thanks to Julie Roncon for organising this event. The venue was excellent and allowed everyone to have an enjoyable day.
In September 49 members went on a day tour to the Duneira Estate in the Macedon Ranges where we enjoy, lunch, a guided tour of the heritage listed house and a self guided tour of the extensive gardens, on a beautiful spring day.
Everything ran very smoothly the light lunch followed by scones and jam in the old stables was delicious and the guides gave us all a very interesting and informative talk on the history and future plans of the trust who now run the estate.
The guides Annie and Simon’s passion for their work at the estate really shone through as they walked with us in the homestead bringing to life for us the families who had called it home .
They happily explained the background of the art works, and pointed out the many more famous paintings, busts and ceramics.
All in all a thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening visit surrounded by the exquisite gardens awash with daffodils, snowdrop and bluebells, memorable indeed.
Everything ran very smoothly the light lunch followed by scones and jam in the old stables was delicious and the guides gave us all a very interesting and informative talk on the history and future plans of the trust who now run the estate.
The guides Annie and Simon’s passion for their work at the estate really shone through as they walked with us in the homestead bringing to life for us the families who had called it home .
They happily explained the background of the art works, and pointed out the many more famous paintings, busts and ceramics.
All in all a thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening visit surrounded by the exquisite gardens awash with daffodils, snowdrop and bluebells, memorable indeed.
Following our September Member’s Meeting, 27 members enjoyed a delicious lunch of Lasagne, Duck Laksa or Crumbed Fish with salad at Athelstan’s.
On listening to the sounds of chatting in the room, the enjoyment level was very high indeed!
I’m sure everyone is looking forward to another such lunch in November!
Probus Theatre Activity on Sunday 30th August at the Malvern Theatre starting with lunch beforehand and finishing with afternoon tea afterwards. ‘When the Rain stops Falling’ is a futuristic Australian play that involves three generations, multiple countries and locations and how the rain affects each character. This play has won many awards around the world.
🎄 Christmas in July Lunch 🎄
Our Christmas in July Lunch was filled with delicious food, festive cheer, laughter and a little friendly competition! Our Trivia Quiz had everyone scratching their heads—and celebrating when they got one right! 🎅🏆 Congratulations to our clever winners and thank you to everyone who joined in the fun!
22 members came by train or car to enjoy the July Train to Pub Lunch at the Middle Brighton Hotel.
A short stanza by one of our members captures the sentiment a great afternoon.
"Around the long-set tables, laughter starts to flow,
As Probus friends gather in Brighton's warm, golden glow.
With stories shared over lunch and great food to explore,
They toast to the fellowship that brings them together once more."
As Probus friends gather in Brighton's warm, golden glow.
With stories shared over lunch and great food to explore,
They toast to the fellowship that brings them together once more."
The July "Walkabout"
Our July walk was around the Kew area, and it followed part of the Old Outer Railway line and was a section of the of the Anniversary Trail.
Eleven ventured out to walk in the 1degree temperature - ten of our Members and one young grandson of Daryl's.
The walk is easy to follow and after our 35 minutes, the warmth and coffees at the Adeney Cafe was most welcome.
A point of interest along the way at the intersection of Harp Road and High Street is a very old tiny brick
building, which used to be the place where one went to buy Briquettes to burn in our fires long ago. On a previous walk, Geoff Lodge recounted the area on the present outside wall, where money would be inserted to get a pack of briquettes. You can see the building as the background to our Group Photo and the building is now part of a Coffee Cafe. On the return walk we all enjoyed showing how fit we were, at the Aged Get Fit Playground in Victoria Park.
A great social morning, so if you haven't joined one of the walks previously, look forward to highlighting the August date in your diary.
The Garden Appreciation Group enjoyed exploring Garden World with a guided tour by Samantha from the Collector's Corner. She shared information on a large variety of plants and the Mineral Collection. Lunch was enjoyed at the cafe.
A marvelous turn up at Our Little Secret for our Monthly Coffee and Chat despite a cold Winter's day.
Nine members met at the Amora hotel for Happy hour on Friday night. They were entertained by a solo singer/guitarist playing songs from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. There was lots of conversation interspersed with laughter, singing and even dancing! Just as well most came by tram. Lots of fun!!
Despite a cold Melbourne winter day, 13 members enjoyed a very pleasant lunch at the Arbory Bar & Eatery on Thursday June 18. The service was friendly and efficient, the food was excellent, the heating and the mulled wine ensured everyone remained comfortable throughout the afternoon. It was an enjoyable outing, with good company, good food, and a warm atmosphere despite the chilly weather.
Nine Camberwell Probus members enjoyed a visit to the State Library to learn about the library’s history. It is such an amazing building, much of it beautifully and recently renovated, and our guide did a great job, imparting so much interesting information. How fortunate we are to have such a magnificent educational asset in Melbourne.
On Sunday 7th June at The Round, the audience was completely captivated by the classic musical ‘42nd Street’. From the opening moments, it was clear we were in for a real treat.
The production transported us to the 1930s with its art deco styling, magnificent period costumes, and a talented cast of singers and dancers. The skilled tap performers impressed with both their dancing and vocal ability, while the orchestra added richness with the bass instruments. After three wonderful hours, we headed home smiling, singing, and still caught up in the magic of the theatre.
What a good way to spend a few hours on a cold winter morning by going to the Cinema and enjoying a light lunch with friends. We enjoyed 'A Private Life', but nobody was sure of 'Who did it'
An enthusiastic group of Probus members enjoyed an introduction to the new Metro Tunnel stations. Everyone was impressed with the ease of access and very clear signage, as well as the impressive very large new stations.
(This photo in Town Hall Station)
Our first Garden Appreciation group visited Olinda Monday 4th May. We enjoyed a trip around the Botanic Gardens in the Explorer Bus with excellent information from the driver. After a picnic morning tea, we visited Philip Johnson’s replica garden. Lunch was at Ferny Creek Bakehouse.
In spite of the very warm weather and holiday time an enthusiastic group started the year with a picnic in Wattle Park.
Camberwell, VIC 3124
Australia