THE PROBUS CLUB OF NORTH SYDNEY
Newsletter 393 19 August, 2025
PRESIDENT’S REPORT - Barbara l
At our last meeting we were delighted to
welcome three visitors attending Probus
for the first time. They first made contact
with us at the Probus stall at North Sydney
Markets in July. We hope they continue to
join us into the future. It is so important for
the club’s ongoing viability not only to
maintain our current membership but to
grow it.
We are very lucky to have a group of
willing members who organise outings,
walks, movie viewing, arrange speakers
for our meetings, and non-routine theatre
and musical outings. If you would be
happy to help, or if have any suggestions
for additional activities, and you are able to
assist in arranging them, the management
committee would love to hear from you.
Thank you to Robin for organising
Christmas in July in Leura. Twenty
members attended and were treated to a
fabulous meal amidst hundreds (possibly
thousands) of teapots- it was a great day!
“Bygone Beauties” in Leura , the setting for a very
convivial and enjoyable Christmas in July. Chilly
diners restored to warmth by Christmas fare,
gluhwein and good conversation. An excellent time
was had by all.
BIRTHDAYS
Oriel T, 12 July, Carol-anne B, 16 July, Denise B, 18 July, Peter B 27 July.
MEMBERSHIP - Lyn M
There are currently 55 members. WELFARE - Jackie M
Remember to call Jackie (0412 836 997) if you know of any members needing welfare support.
SPEAKERS - Patrick W
• This month’s speaker is Jenny Cartwright, and her subject is Never Give Up. Jenny started giving these motivational talks following her
unsuccessful bilateral hip surgery 12 years ago. This surgery put an end to her previously very active lifestyle, and led to some unconventional treatments aimed at ‘what she could still do rather than what she couldn’t do’.
• September’s speaker will be Jess Mudditt and her subject is The joys of writing and publishing your own book. Jess achieved her ambition, and has written and self published two books, which led to her starting a publishing company and a podcast.
MOVIES - report from Peter W
This month’s film is on Tuesday 26 August at the Cremorne Orpheum Theatre at a time to be confirmed.
The film that I have selected is Mr Burton. This is a true story of a working class boy destined for greatness and the teacher who first saw his potential.
It covers the life of Richard Jenkins, a volatile yet gifted teen from a fractured home who becomes better known as Richard Burton.
☆☆☆☆☆☆
NEXT OUTING - Bill B
A Guided Tour of the Chau Chak Wing Museum of the University of Sydney, has been arranged for 10:30 – 11:30am, Tuesday 2 September 2025.
Officially opened in 2020, the Museum houses what were formerly three separate collections: the Nicholson Museum (antiquities), the Macleay Museum (natural history) and the Power art collection. See: https://www.sydney.edu.au/museum/
There is a café on site with an interesting luncheon menu. The Museum building sits at the University Avenue campus entrance, off Parramatta Road. For details of how to get there see:
https://www.sydney.edu.au/museum/about us/getting-here.html
✒︎ ✒︎ PLEASE NOTE: we need 6 more people to keep the cost to $15.00 pp. Please advise me ASAP that you will be
participating and pay into the Probus bank account. ✒︎ ✒︎ ✒︎ ✒︎
A FUTURE OUTING - Jocelyn M An organised tour of the State Theatre is proposed for the 7 October outing. Pricing will depend on how many people wish to attend but will probably be in the range of $17.00 to $23.50.
In order to make a booking we will need to get some idea (at the meeting on 19 August) of how many people want to participate. Please give this some thought.
RECENT WALK - Bill B
Ivan, Jackie, Lis, Peter and I were blessed with a beautiful sunny day for this walk around Berry Island and surrounds. Then lunch at Third Rail Cafe in Waverton.
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OUR NEXT WALK - Lindsay K
Watsons Bay to Dover Heights, 9 September. This is a reasonably flat walk of 4 ks, with some stairs at the beginning. Meet at 10 am Circular Quay for the 10.15 am ferry (Wharf 2 or Wharf 6: check the board). Arrive Watsons Bay at 10.38 am. Coffee at Watsons Bay Milk bar, 10 Military Road.
Walk to Dover Heights, then catch a 380 bus back to Watsons Bay for lunch at the Watsons Bay Hotel between 1pm to 1.15pm.
This is a magnificent walk and includes a spectacular new section at Diamond Bay.
If we are lucky, we might see some whales. Hope to see everyone there.
30 SEPTEMBER JOINT OUTING WITH WAVERTON PROBUS, PICNIC AT TUNKS PARK - Douglas Irwin
Bring finger food to share, labelled in case of allergies, drinks, your own plate, cup, cutlery, glass and chair.
We will provide hot water, tea bags, instant coffee, milk and sugar ($1.00 per head).
Note: there may or may not be a coffee van in the park.
Beware of kookaburras stealing food. Any suitable outdoor games are welcomed.
Please wear name badges to make it easy for the visitors.
In case of rain there will be an advisory cancellation email by 9 am.
FOR CONSIDERATION. FUTURE TRAVEL AND OTHER
POSSIBILITIES?
Did everyone see Bill B’s recent emails with full details on forthcoming organised trips to the Blue Mountains (Alura Coaches) and Japan (Janesco Travel), not to mention a Probus golf day at Epping? All of these could be worth investigating.
‘MAGIC NUMBER’ REMINDER For those who need a reminder on how to obtain the Transport Code for bus outings, please speak to Lyn, who will give you a refresher and a printed handout. Having the ‘magic number’ makes the trip cheaper for everyone.
PREFERRED METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR ALL PROBUS ACTIVITIES Probus bank account:
BSB 032-099
Acc number
Information in Description: name of the activity and your name.
Probus Tuesday monthly schedule
1st Tuesday outing
2nd Tuesday walk
3rd Tuesday committee meeting 9.15 am followed by general meeting 10.15 am
4th Tuesday movie
5th Tuesday picnic/lunch/other activity
DATES FOR THE DIARY: AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER Tuesday 19 August, 9.15am Committee meeting, Northbridge Golf Club
Tuesday 19 August, 10.15am Probus general meeting, Northbridge Golf Club
Tuesday 26 August, film Mr Burton, Cremorne Orpheum, Time to be announced. p.2
Tuesday 2 September, 10.30 am, Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney. Details p.2
Tuesday 9 September, 10 am Circular Quay for 10.15 am ferry then Watsons Bay to Dover Heights walk. p. 3
Tuesday 16 September, 9.15 am Committee meeting, Northbridge Golf Club
Tuesday 16 September, 10.15 am Probus general meeting, Northbridge Golf Club
Tuesday 23 September, film to be announced.
Tuesday 30 September, 11.30 am Tunks Park, joint picnic with Waverton Probus. p.3
Tuesday 7 October, State Theatre tour. Jocelyn, p.2
