Feb 2026 - New Members
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Tuesday, 17 February 2026
THE PROBUS CLUB OF NORTH SYDNEY Newsletter 397 20 February, 2026
PRESIDENT’S REPORT - Barbara B
March is rapidly approaching, bringing our Annual General Meeting, and election of officeholders for the forthcoming year. I would like to encourage anyone who is able to contribute a few hours each month to consider taking on a position on the committee.
Taking part in the club as a committee member gives you the opportunity to influence the activities the club offers and to contribute to the social calendar development. It is your chance to support the club and make a real difference.
There are a number of positions which will need filling in March. If you are interested in any of the positions which are becoming vacant, please take the opportunity to talk to those committee members who are stepping down to learn more about their role. The sad reality is that if no-one nominates for a role, the number of activities we currently enjoy may have to be reduced.
I would like to thank Douglas for stepping in at the last minute in January to run both the committee and general meeting in my
last minute absence. I look forward to seeing everyone at our February meeting.
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MEMBERSHIP - Lyn M
Current membership is 55. We have a number of people interested in joining so we may have some new members soon.
WELFARE - Jackie M
Remember to call Jackie (0412 836 997) if you know of any members needing welfare support.
Some members contacted are busy with other commitments but hope to soon attend meetings again. Attendance is a problem for some members who no longer drive.
Penny W is doing well after hip replacement surgery.
Noreen is recuperating and thanks Probus members for their good wishes. She is looking forward to returning as soon as she can.
BIRTHDAYS
February: 11 Norman McN 25 Noreen B 26 Brenda O; 29 John G
SPEAKERS - Patrick W
• This month our Speaker will be Gabi Macaulay who will tell us about the lives of First Responder Nurses.
• There won’t be an external Speaker in March, due to our AGM. Douglas Irvin has volunteered to show a video on speleology.
WALK - Lindsay K
Our first walk for the year is the new Greenway Walk 10 March, in the inner west. We will meet at the Two Penny cafe, next door to Eternity Cafe, in the Grand Concourse of Central Railway station at 10am for coffee. We will be catching the 10.38am Light Rail to Dulwich Hill. We will be getting off at Hawthorn Stop to commence our walk to Dulwich Hill.
It is an easy walk mostly flat, but with occasional stairs It will take about an hour and 20 minutes to walk to Dulwich Hill. It is less than 5 kms. There are art
installations and historical sights to stop and look at on the way plus parks. We should arrive at Dulwich Hill by 12.30 where we will have lunch at Busy Bees Cafe. Looking forward to seeing you there. We will return via the Light Rail. Anyone wanting to come via ferry (Pyrmont Wharf), should be at the Pyrmont Bay Light Rail stop before 10.48 am.
Last walk - Mosman Bay to Cremorne
OUTINGS - Jocelyn M
The outing on 3 February to the Sydney Museum’s Unearthed exhibition was attended by 13 members who met for a coffee in the sunny forecourt prior to enjoying this historical exhibition.
Our visit included two 10 minute talks, one about the Museum itself and one an introduction to the Unearthed Exhibition. The exhibition included a fascinating documentary on the archaeological dig held at the site from 1983 to 1991. We were then free to explore the exhibits at our leisure. At noon we met for a tasty lunch in the forecourt of the Museum.
MOVIES - Peter W ��
This month’s film on 24 Tuesday February at the Orpheum, at a time to be advised, is Marty Supreme. It stars Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow and has been described as an exhilarating sports comedy, involving ping pong. It has been nominated for 10 Academy Awards.
CHANGE OF OUTING - Robin S CANCELLATION OF NORMAN LINDSAY GALLERY TRIP 3 March
We are now planning to go to Woy Woy for fish and chips at Woy Woy Fisherman’s Wharf and watch pelicans being fed. Meet at Central Station Platform 8 at 10:50am ( please check on arrival to Central as they sometimes change the platforms). We will arrive at Woy Woy at 12:04pm
It is a short 5 minute level walk from the station to Fisherman’s Wharf.
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PROBUS PICNIC - Proposed by Douglas
Tuesday 31 March at Tunks Park. This is a 5th Tuesday activity.
Bring your own finger food and drinks to share. Bring your own plate, glass and chair.
There should be a coffee van at the Park. Another Probus Club will be invited to share the joy with us.
CLUSTER MUSTER - Mary Ann Our next cluster meeting is to be held on Monday 23 February. Please give me any feedback to share with other clubs. 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Probus and all clubs are encouraged to celebrate this milestone.
‘MAGIC NUMBER’ REMINDER
For anyone who needs a reminder on how to obtain the Transport Code: please speak to Lyn, who will give you a refresher and a printed handout. Having the ‘magic number’ makes the Community bus trip cheaper for everyone.
Probus usual Tuesday monthly schedule
1st Tuesday outing
2nd Tuesday walk
3rd Tuesday committee meeting 9.15am followed by general meeting 10.15 am
4th Tuesday movie
5th Tuesday picnic/lunch/other activity
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.
DATES FOR THE DIARY: FEBRUARY, MARCH
Tuesday 17 February, 9.15am Committee meeting, Northbridge Golf Club
Tuesday 17 February, 10.15am Probus general meeting,
Northbridge Golf Club
Tuesday 24 February, film, Marty Supreme, Cremorne Orpheum, Details TBC. See p. 2
Tuesday 3 March Woy Way outing See p.2
Tuesday 10 March walk Gateway walk, Dulwich Hill. See p.2
Tuesday 17 March, 9.15 Probus Committee, followed by 10.15 am Probus general meeting,
Northbridge Golf Club
Tuesday 31 March picnic Tunks Park. See p.3
Thursday, 5 February 2026
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
THE PROBUS CLUB OF NORTH SYDNEY Newsletter 397 20 January, 2026
PRESIDENT’S REPORT - Barbara B
Very best wishes to everyone for 2026. This promises to be another good year for our club. Our first meeting for the year will be on 20 January, and I hope most of you will be able to attend. Our walks and outings will start in February, and thanks to everyone who has continued to spend time over the break finalising arrangements, the details of which are in this newsletter.
This newsletter, and every walk, outing and film screening, and every guest speaker at our meetings only happen thanks to the efforts of a tireless group of volunteers on the committee. If anyone is interested in learning the ropes and eventually taking over some of these responsibilities, please contact me, or any other committee member to express your interest.
I look forward to seeing you all on 20 January.
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MEMBERSHIP - Lyn M
Current membership is 55.
WELFARE - Jackie M
Remember to call Jackie (0412 836 997) if you know of any members needing welfare support.
BIRTHDAYS
December: Lindsay K 14, Bill C 19, Peter W 27, Deon C 27.
January: Rowena E 4, Carole E 10, Barrie G 11, Judy McD 12, John B 24, Penny W 26.
SPEAKERS - Patrick W
• This month our Speaker is John Cameron on Artificial Intelligence.
• In February our Speaker will be Gabi McCauley speaking on The Life of a First Responder Nurse.
MOVIES - Peter W
This month’s movie on Tuesday 27 January at the Cremorne Orpheum, at a date to be advised, is The Choral, which stars Ralph Fiennes and is set in 1916.
As war rages the choral society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army but the committee presses ahead with recruiting a new chorus master and choir to make music together.
It is a warm and witty film filled with some memorable performances and is a lovely film to start off the year.
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OUTINGS - Jocelyn M
MUSEUM OF SYDNEY
Our first outing for 2026 will be on 3 February to the Museum of Sydney, corner of Bridge and Phillip Streets, Sydney, to see their new Exhibition entitled
Unearthed.
We plan to meet for coffee at 10.30 a.m. and at 11.00 a.m. commence our unguided tour of the Exhibition. After the exhibition members can choose either to look at one of the other exhibitions on at the Museum or proceed to lunch in one of the Museum’s eateries.
If you are interested in joining this outing please let Jocelyn know by Friday 23 January.
Unearthed
Between 1983 and 1991, archaeologists excavated one of the most contested blocks of land in Sydney – the site of Australia’s first Government House. They unearthed around 140,000 objects that had lain hidden beneath the city’s streets for almost 140 years.
Unearthed displays a fascinating selection of objects excavated from the site, from remains of the first printing press in Australia, to wine bottles transformed into tools by First Nations toolmakers, and elaborately decorated crockery hidden in a privy. The exhibition explores the tangible and intangible histories embodied in the finds and sheds light on the people who lived and worked at the house, and those whose lives were impacted by decisions made within its walls.
Unearthed also presents the people and stories behind the archaeological digs, from the first excavation in 1983–84, which found remains of the house, to later digs that uncovered foundations of the governor’s guardhouse.
NORMAN LINDSAY GALLERY AND NEPEAN ROWERS - Robin S
On 3 March our first destination in the mountains is to the Norman Lindsay Gallery where we will enjoy morning tea, before our guided tour. Norman Lindsay was one of Australia’s most celebrated and prolific artists and the gallery contains a fine collection of his works. Located between Springwood and Faulconbridge in the Blue Mountains the property was the inspirational home of the artist for many years. Now operated by the National Trust, the gallery is set on several hectares and the gardens contain many fine examples of the artist’s sculpture.
After our visit to the Gallery, we will travel to Penrith for a two-course lunch at Nepean Rowers, set beside the Nepean River. After lunch, we’ll visit Penrith Regional Gallery, home of The Lewers Bequest, set in beautiful heritage gardens on the Nepean River at Emu Plains.
Timings: Pick Up: 9.00am Drop Off: 5.00pm
Price Per Person: $105.00pp (based on a minimum of 30 people). Bookings will be made on receipt of full payment, which should be made into the Probus bank account, as below.
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.
‘MAGIC NUMBER’ REMINDER
For anyone who needs a reminder on how to obtain the Transport Code, please speak to Lyn, who will give you a refresher and a printed handout. Having the ‘magic number’ makes the trip cheaper for everyone.
LAST WALK - Penny W
The weather was perfect for our last walk of the year, the Kent Memorial walk on Tuesday 2 December, blue skies and a 21 degree day. We caught the ferry from Circular quay to arrive at Mosman Wharf for a coffee. The Cafe Monstera was packed with a Walk and Talk group of men instigated by Mosman Council.
Our walk to Cremorne Wharf was undulating, going through bushland, fabulous water views, beautiful Arts and Crafts and Federation homes. The Lex and Ruby Grahame gardens, down a steep slope, were very pretty, building the garden base from thrown away rubbish and using plants thrown/ or given away by locals. The final part of the walk was to the lighthouse, overlooking the choppy harbour and a strong southerly wind. Time for a photo from Doug. Lunch was at Minsky's Hotel in Cremorne.
Present were: Annemarie, Bill, Doug, Ivan, Joan Brodie, Lis, Louise, Mary Ann, Penny and Peter. Marie and Lindsay joined us for lunch. An enjoyable time was had.
LUNCH AT THE LITTLE SNAIL - Lindsay K
Tuesday 10 February Lunch 12 noon at the Little Snail Restaurant, 50 Murray St Pyrmont. We currently have 25 seats booked for this lunch. The menu is 3 courses for $48 per head. Bring cash for your lunch and order and pay for your drinks separately. We will need final numbers by the next meeting. First in best dressed.
CLUSTER MUSTER - Mary Ann This is an opportunity to join another club in our local Probus Cluster group. Lane Cove Probus is organising a tour of the GPO on Friday 20 February at 11:45am.
They will meet at the Concierge Desk at the Fullerton Hotel for a midday tour. Cost: $20.00
Lunch: The Place, Fullerton Hotel to follow at your own cost.
Contact: Judi Gowing at 0419284262 or bgowing@bigpond.net.au
There are only a few places left, so be quick if you would like to join them.
Probus usual Tuesday monthly schedule
1st Tuesday outing
2nd Tuesday walk
3rd Tuesday committee meeting 9.15am followed by general meeting 10.15 am 4th Tuesday movie
5th Tuesday picnic/lunch/other activity
PREFERRED METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR ALL PROBUS ACTIVITIES Probus bank account:
BSB 032-099
Acc number 000255375
Information in Description: name of the activity and your name.
DATES FOR THE DIARY: JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH
Tuesday 20 January, 9.15am Committee meeting, Northbridge Golf Club
Tuesday 20 January, 10.15am Probus general meeting,
Northbridge Golf Club
Tuesday 27 January, film,The Choral, Cremorne Orpheum, Details TBC. See p 1
Tuesday 3 February, 10.30am, Museum of Sydney, cnr Bridge & Phillip Sts, Sydney. See p.2
Tuesday 10 February lunch at Little Snail Pyrmont, 12 noon. See p.3
Tuesday 17 February, 9.15 Probus Committee, followed by 10.15 am Probus general meeting,
Northbridge Golf Club
Friday 20 February, tour of the GPO with Lane Cove Probus, 11.45 am, $20.00. See p.3, Cluster Muster.
Tuesday 3 March, Norman Lindsay Gallery Faulconbridge, then lunch at Nepean Rowers. 9am pickup, return at 5pm See p.2
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