It doesn't seem long ago that Des, our immediate past President, asked me to become his Vice President. In fact eighteen months have passed and here I am writing the President's message. I must thank Des and all past Presidents for handing down to me a Club that is in such good heart.

Our membership stands at 40, excluding Honorary Members, with a short waiting list of prospective members. Although we have discussed, on a number of occasions, increasing our numbers, we are constrained by meeting facilities in our area. More importantly I think our success stems from the fact that by restricting our membership we have all got to know each other and become good friends. I would ask those in waiting to be patient as I am sure it will be worth it in the end.

We meet, generally, twice a month, with one meeting being for coffee and business with members taking it in turn to chat to us about any subject that interests them or a life and times talk, with the other meeting being a meal with a speaker. We also arrange various visits, holidays, including holidays abroad, and walks which usually end up at a pub for lunch.

One of the enjoyable things, if not the most important, is the fellowship generated in our Club. My wife Chris and I have made many new friends with my membership of Probus and I am certain we would have been the poorer without.

Some of the ladies of our members have formed a group for them to get to know one another better, they meet once a month for lunch with a speaker. The co-ordinator for this year is Margaret Spotswood and more information can be obtained from the link: nenevalleyladies

Prospective members for our club, or indeed anyone, can make contact with us, by email, by clicking on the link on the home page.

I am looking forward to a varied and interesting year as President of the Nene Valley Probus Club.