Memories of 2024!

Christmas in July at Robertson: Wednesday 24 July

At Robertson's "Big Potato"

In the beautiful grounds of The Robertson Hotel

Christmas In July lunch

Kids in a Candyshop: we grabbed some delicious bargains at Darrell Lea Factory Warehouse

July General Meeting: Wednesday 10 July

Parramatta Female Factory: Wednesday 26 June

The Female Factory 

To the female factory our Probus group went, to see sandstone buildings where these convicts were sent.

We met Judith Dunn, who gave an informative talk as through the complex, we listened and did walk.

Governor Lachlan Macquarie commissioned this female factory, for about 25,000 convicts who had arrived in the colony.

These women came from England due to a committed crime, sent overseas for punishment and to do their time.

The foundation stone, in 1818, was laid, Francis Greenway, the architect truly paid!

The commemorative wall had first names of factory women inscribed, a short history of each convict being kept inside.

The factory classed women into first, second and third. The latter “penitentiary” for reasons quite absurd.

If a woman had a child, when that child reached 3, no longer with their mother could they be!

They were sent away to schools while mum stayed behind, to be punished under matron, who was not so kind!

We were told that the laundry was done in the river, but the thought of the sewerage in there made us shiver.

The tail of the term “piss pot” was rather grim. If you want more detail, just ask Kim!

We heard lots of tales that made us cringe. With our life today, we shouldn't whinge.

No, seriously, I have to say thanks to Kim for a wonderful day.

By our poet laurete, J.H ♥

Birthday Luncheon: Wednesday 22 May 

And the winners are.........

Opal Card Day: Leura: Thursday 9 May

May Meeting: Wednesday 8 May

Bus Trip to Camden: Wednesday 24 April

Morning Tea

Interesting Toilets??

Beautiful Views from Razorback Lookout

 Delicious Lunch at Camden Valley Inn

It was lovely to see Les again!

 Razorback Ridge Winery

Cheers from us to you!

Buying souvenirs from the winery

Does Vicki's concentration pay off?

Does Elaine's quoit hit the mark, or not?

AGM: Wednesday 13 March

Postman's Run: Wednesday 28 February

Lunch at the Vicar: Wednesday 24 January

Thank you to Judy, our very own Poet Laureate!

Our First Probus outing for the year,
The Vicar on the 24^th, full of good cheer.
 The day was filled with friendship and good fun,
In a lovely cool venue way out of the sun.
Most people were happy with what they ate,
Some not happy with food on their plate.
But at the end of the day we had coffee and tea
And the best part was we had it for free!
I met new people and the day was a treat,
For 50 ladies to get out of the heat.
So thanks to all who made it such fun.
And here’s to more occasions as the year’s just begun!.