The Kelsall Probus club was set up in 1999 for retired and semi-retired business and professional men. Since then it has grown considerably and now has over 55 members. We meet monthly, on the second Thursday of the month, for lunch at Willington Hall, which is located in beautiful countryside in the heart of rural Cheshire. Each meeting provides an excellent forum for socialising and lively conversation. We enjoy a fine lunch followed by an interesting talk on a wide spectrum of topics. The talks are usually delivered by a guest speaker or, occasionally, a group member.
The club has a very active Walking Group, which meets monthly and visits spectacular countryside in Cheshire, North Wales and other areas. We also organise an annual visit for members to a place of interest. For more information about the club and how to join, please contact the club secretary at secretary@kelsallprobus.uk
Venue
We meet every second Thursday of each month at Willington Hall Hotel. Members assemble at about 12:00, followed by lunch at 12:45 and a talk, usually by a guest speaker, at 14:00. We aim to finish the meeting at 15:00.
Following the coronavirus lockdown, we reconvened our monthly lunches on 22nd July 2021. Future meetings will depend on government guidance at the time.
Willington Hall Hotel
Willington
Tarporley
Cheshire CW6 0NB
01829 752321
https://willingtonhall.co.uk
Speaker Programme 2023
| Date | Speaker | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-12 | Fiona Wall | The Life of a Vet | |
| Feb-9 | Dr Andrew Payne | 50 years a Fisheries Scientist | |
| Mar-9 | Ian Russell | How to research your ancestors | |
| Apr-13 | Peter Nesbitt | Titans of the IT Industry | |
| May-11 | Chris Holden | Marine wrecks off the NW coast | |
| Jun-8 | Jeff Smith | Mining Memories | AGM |
| Jul-13 | John Clayton | My life in the police | |
| Aug-10 | Karen Castle | How I ended up in prison | |
| Sept-14 | Neil Wilson | The Antarctic | |
| Oct-12 | Keith Garnett | Earning a living in an era of change | |
| Nov-9 | Rodger King | 3 Wise Men & the Star of Bethlehem | |
| Dec-14 | Musicians playing a variety of seasonal songs | Christmas Lunch |
Contacts
General Enquiries: Nick Kusznir (Club Secretary)
Walks Programme Enquiries: Paul Hunt (Walks Secretary)
Social Programme Enquiries: David Morton (Social Secretary)