“Quiz night” is the heading for the Probus meeting on the 26th September…..but, sorry, we go it wrong….this is not a “night” but an ordinary morning meeting……although, admittedly, a somewhat different one! Barry Adams-Strump is an expert at running quizzes
John W Morgan Director of Business Development – Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited “Rebirth of the Clyde” Born in Govan; John moved to Greenock when he was 3; and on to Bridge of Allan when he was 18, where he has
2016 Sept 13 – Climate change and clean renewable fuels. Richard Cogdell – (Biography) (Talk Summary) Sept 27 – Leisure and sport : the good, the bad, and the ugly. Derek Casey – (Biography) (Talk Summary) Oct 11 – Local democracy
Quality, Research and Innovation : Anne-Marie Cavanagh, Executive Nurse Director Ms Anne-Marie Cavanagh, Executive Nurse Director, gave members a real behind the scenes account of the workings of the Golden Jubilee Hospital. They enjoyed her fact filled talk. It was
Margaret Houston : Home Ground, Aye Write, and more… Margaret Houston started with a flourish as our first speaker under Alistair’s presidency. She is Principal Librarian (Reader Development and Literacy) with Glasgow Libraries responsible for organising a year round programme
Jill was appointed as Chief Executive of this unique ‘flagship’ NHS National Board for Scotland in 2004. With over 30 years experience in the NHS, she has a wealth of experience in Quality and Innovation, Professional Nursing, General Management, Performance
Margaret Houston is Principal Librarian (Reader Development and Literacy ) with Glasgow Libraries . She is responsible for organising a year round programme of book related events, to encourage reading for pleasure and library use for all Glasgow’s citizens. She
Education – More than just teaching and research Bob Wilson, architect and immediate past Director of Estates, University of Warwick, gave a thought provoking talk on the way university education is changing in the UK. To illustrate this he used
David Smith : Beatson – More than a Building In a well researched talk, David Smith, former consultant surgeon at the Victoria, gave an outstanding picture of the life of Sir George Thomas Beatson. David started his talk with a
Chris O’Connell – Scottish Canals Archive and Its relevance for the future of the Canals From the outset Chris O’Connell, Scottish Canals Senior Heritage Advisor, stressed the importance of canals to Scotland’s history. They are scheduled historic monuments. The Canals
