Probus club turns 25

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Beginnings ... Benvenue Probus Club Timaru foundation members (clockwise from back left) Ray Egan, Bruce Leadley, Jack Johnston and Millar Henderson. PHOTOS: NICK ANDERSON

The Benvenue Probus Club Timaru has just celebrated its 25th year.
About 60 members gathered in the Grey Way Lounge at the Phar Lap Racecourse in Washdyke on Wednesday last week for a series of presentations, entertainment and a meal.
Benvenue Probus Club president Dick Dodds said the club was originally formed by Rotary members for retired members.

Past leaders ... Benvenue Probus Club Timaru past presidents (back, from left) Murray Vance, Merv Wells, Dave Galloway, Don Hayman, Robin Harrison, (front, from left) Dick Dodds, Ron White, Gary Dumble, John Ashwell and Jack Johnston.
Past leaders … Benvenue Probus Club Timaru past presidents (back, from left) Murray Vance, Merv Wells, Dave Galloway, Don Hayman, Robin Harrison, (front, from left) Dick Dodds, Ron White, Gary Dumble, John Ashwell and Jack Johnston.

 

 

The Probus Club movement was born in the United Kingdom in 1965, its beginnings in two clubs both created by Rotary members.
In 1974, Probus expanded into New Zealand and The Probus Club of Benvenue was chartered on November 28, 1991.spy offersNEW BALANCE

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