Basically, PROBUS aims to provide regular opportunities for retired people to meet others in similar circumstances and of a similar level of interest. The emphasis is for Probus Clubs to be : 1 Simple in structure. 2. Free from the constraints and obligations of service clubs. 3. Involve members in minimum costs. 4. Directed primarily to provide fellowship, with the opportunity to develop friendships and acquaintances. 5.
Made up from members who are compatible with one another. Individual Clubs meet usually fortnightly alternating coffee mornings and lunchtime or evening meetings with a speaker – sometimes involving a meal – sometimes not. Additional activities include visits to organisations of particular interest, theatres, concerts, and restaurants. Individual Probus Clubs can and do introduce their own ideas and arrange activities that appeal to their own members and their diverse interests.
The Probus Information Centre (P.I.C.) U.K. records do not cover every Club as until Clubs contact the P.I.C. they are unaware of their existence — however their records are being updated. Quite separately Probus Magazine is published quarterly by an independent company called Probus Media Services. This is free to members of all Probus club.