Professor Michael T. Burrows is a marine biologist at the Scottish Association for Marine Science in the Scottish Marine Institute, Oban, Argyll. In his own words:- “This talk covers my science from the major avenues of research through to
Bob’s own words: “I stayed with myGrandmother in Helensburgh when the war started and went to Hermitage School 1939. I started as an apprentice electrician in Glasgow in 1942, but was called up to the Army on 21st December 1944.
Reverend Campbell McKinnon’s thoughtful and thought provoking talk focused on change. To make his point from the outset, he had the good fortune to be able to start with a reference to Jose Mourinho who had just been fired
Gordon Wilson (Paddle Steamer Preservation Society) Waverley – Last Sea-going Paddle Steamer in the World Gordon began by looking at the history of paddle steamers on the Clyde. In 1870 there were 76 piers served by 50
Pamela & Campbell Joss : Commonwealth Games Pamela opened saying that she and her husband were the Fred & Ginger, the Torvil & Dean of the Commonwealth Games (CG) – clearly Probus were getting a double act! Both had been
The next Probus Outing will be on Thursday January 24th 2019 We will be visiting THE GLASGOW MUSEUMS RESOURCE CENTRE on the south side of Glasgow . The visit and organised tour (FOC) will commence at 1 pm and last
Gordon’s interest in Clyde Steamers began in the 1970’s when he travelled on six of them to examine the details required to make models. In 1981 he joined the Scottish Branch of the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society and for many
George Parsonage MBE : Clyde Riverman George showed he’d inherited his father’s sense of humour in his introduction. He told of the time his father was being interviewed by a young Daily Record reporter. “Do people drown here often?” the
KELVIN PROBUS CLUB Christmas Lunch 18 December 2018 £35 per head Dear Fellow Member, Please make your selection from the menu below by placing a tick against your choice. If you will be accompanied by a guest,
Japan, Ancient & Modern Katy Haddock’s talk gave members great insights into the mores of ancient and modern Japan, far more than can be shared here. On arrival in Tokyo, Katy found the City very modern and filled with
