LADIES PROBUS CLUB OF NEWCASTLE Inc.

                                                                                             PO Box 2206, Dangar (Newcastle West)  NSW  2309

            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 - AUgUST 2025
Next Meeting - 06 August 2025 - 10.30am - Wests City, Cnr King & Union Sts, Newcastle

Upcoming speakers …

August - John Aitken ~ Reproductive Scientist
(This should be interesting considering the average age of us all)

September - Scott Holding ~ Holdings Driver Training, Senior Driver Advisor

October - Rick Pointon ~ Rock & Roll History Email: [email protected]

If any member knows of someone they think our members would be interested to hear from, please let a Committee member know so we can try to organise something.

Bring along a book you have been reading to discuss it or pass onto another member.

HAPPY August  BIRTHDAY TO …
Lorraine Firth      Janelle Gresham   Leda Marshall   Margaret Thomas

*** 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

13 Aug - 12.00pm – Carrington Bowling Club, 1c Cowper St, Carrington
20 Aug - 10.00am – Local Customs, 513 Glebe Rd, Adamstown
10 Sep - 12.00pm – Junction Hotel, 204 Corlette St, The Junction
08 Oct - 12.00pm – Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, 562 Gan Gan Rd, One Mile; 
19 Nov - 12.00pm – Christmas Cruise, Nova Cruises, 3 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle Tickets $80
(This will not go ahead if we don’t have enough sailors)
26 Nov - ?? am – Archibald Exhibition, Gosford Regional Gallery; Entry $5.00
(We will have to carpool for this trip)
03 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 (usually)
Upcoming walks … Contact: Margaret Cunningham ~ 0437.674.580

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

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Please Remember:            Our Westpac Bank has been closed.  Please use the Newcastle Permanent account details at the end of the Newsletter.

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