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LADIES PROBUS CLUB OF NEWCASTLE Inc.
PO Box 24, Newcastle NSW 2300
(This will be changing in April 2025)
MEETINGS: 1st Wednesday, 10.30am, Wests City, King St, Newcastle
PRESIDENT SECRETARY WELFARE TREASURER
Margaret McAulay Monica Skehan Margaret Cunningham Marjorie Marsh
Ph: 0417.663.064 Ph: 0434.633.527 Ph: 0437.674.580 Ph: 0416.191.667
Club Web-site: www.probussouthpacific.org/microsites/newcastleladies
Newsletter - May 2025
Could you please wear your name badge when attending meetings and outings so that
we all know who’s who in the Zoo – (It helps the new members to learn everyone’s name).
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Upcoming speakers …
May - Ed Tonks ~ Newcastle Historian, author and former High School teacher
June - Kathy Lewis ~ NovaCare
July - Michelle Barker ~ Travel agent
August - John Aitken ~ Reproductive Scientist To be confirmed
Sept - Matt Bevan ~ Journalist
October - Pointin ~ Rock ‘n Roll
Nov - Scott Bevan ~ Author
Bring along a book you have been reading to discuss it or pass onto another member.
HAPPY May BIRTHDAY TO … Ruth Fardell Marie Roberts Monica Skehan
*** When adding your name to an Outing sheet could you please add your phone
number. This is so we can contact you if you’re missing in action on the day.
Upcoming outings and suggestions … Contact: Monica Skehan ~ 0434.633.527
14 May - 12.00pm – Mary Ellen Hotel-Bar, 51 Railway St, Merewether
21 May - 10.00am – Elmas on Clyde, 40/55 Clyde St, Hamilton; Ph: 4961.1520
11 Jun - 12.00pm – Bennett Hotel, 146 Denison St, Hamilton; Ph: 4961.3176
18 Jun - 10.00am – Red Parrott, 23 Hubbard St, Islington; Ph: 1300.001.899
09 Jul - 12.00pm – Belmont 16s, The Parade, Belmont; Ph: 4945.0888
16 Jul - 10.00am – Autumn Room, 127 Darby St, Cooks Hill; Ph: 4929.2710
20 Jul - 2.00pm – A Play - You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
Young People’s Theatre - Tickets $20.00
13 Aug - 12.00pm – Carrington Bowling Club, 1c Cowper St, Carrington; Ph: 4961.4140
20 Aug - 10.00am – Local Customs, 513 Rd, Adamstown; Ph: 0492.847.865
10 Sep - 12.00pm – Junction Hotel, 204 Corlette St, Cooks Hill; Ph: 4962.8888
08 Oct - 12.00pm – Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, 562 Gan Gan Rd, One Mile; Ph: 4988.0800
19 Nov - 12.00pm – Christmas Cruise, Nova Cruises, 3 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle Tickets $80
26 Nov - ?? am – Archibald Exhibition, Gosford Regional Gallery; Entry $5.00
(We will have to carpool for this trip)
10 Dec - 12.00pm – Christmas Lunch, Wests City Club, Cnr King/Union Sts, Newcastle
If anybody would like to attend any of the outings and has a problem getting there, please see someone on
the Committee and transport may be able to be arranged for you.
Walks are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month
Upcoming walks … Contact: Margaret Cunningham ~ 0437.674.580
28 May - Speers Point to Warners Bay; morning tea at Warners Bay
25 June - Tighes Hill, near TAFE; morning tea in Downey Street
23 July - Croudace Bay; morning tea at Warners Bay
27 Aug - Cameron Park Library walk
24 Sep - West Wallsend; morning tea on Withers Street
22 Oct - Swansea, walk along the channel; morning tea on Josephson Street
12 Nov - Stockton, walk along the breakwater; morning tea at Lexi’s
PLEASE NOTE THAT I WOULD LIKE ALL PAYMENTS MADE BY BANK TRANSFER.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO DO THIS, PLEASE BRING THE CORRECT MONEY TO A MEETING.
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Account Name: Ladies Probus Club of Newcastle Inc.
Bank Acct: Newcastle Permanent BSB: 650-000 Acct. No.: 570353203
Reference: Your name & details of reason for payment