About Us
This year we are celebrating our 50th year as a club
CRANLEIGH & DISTRICT PROBUS “A” CLUB.
The purpose of the club.
The main purpose of the Cranleigh Probus “A” Club is the same as for all Probus clubs in the United Kingdom and overseas, which is socialising by compatible retired and semi-retired PROfessional and BUSiness people. The main means of achieving the objective is to meet monthly for lunch. Membership is open to men and women.
Probus in Cranleigh.
In 1973 Cranleigh was one of the first UK communities to form a Probus club, which is the one now named Probus “A”. Today Cranleigh has two thriving Probus clubs, “A” and “B”, owing to the high demand in the community. There is a third local club in Bramley. Member numbers are limited to around 60, to be easily accommodated in suitable venues and also for ease of fellowship and communication at relaxed monthly lunches. The clubs are managed by committees annually selected by the members.
Additional socialising opportunities are enjoyed by Probus members and their families, which are organised in conjunction with the other local Probus clubs. These can include outings to theatres, art exhibitions, viewing of heritage sites, visiting famous country houses, carol services, as well as suitable sporting activities such as skittles and boules. There is also a successful combined Probus clubs golf team.
We do not have a club house but choose a suitable venue for our meetings. Currently Probus A Club meets for the monthly lunches at the Cranleigh Golf and Country Club on Barhatch Lane, Cranleigh, GU6 7NG, on the second Tuesday of every month at 12.00 for 12.30. The excellent lunch is reasonably priced at this truly attractive local venue. Following the lunch there is frequently a talk by various speakers. Three times a year we have guest lunches when members can be accompanied by their partners.
Our members varied careers include architecture, aviation, business, education, engineering, law, marketing, medicine, and veterinary surgery. Their hobbies include various arts, archaeology, bee-keeping, conservation, family history, gardening, golf and other sports. This makes meetings convivial and interesting.
The initial joining fee and also the annual fee are modest. All members receive a club tie or ladies’ club scarf on joining. Probus A has room for a few more members. For information on joining the club please contact the Cranleigh Probus A Club from the "CONTACT US" page
As 2023 is our 50th anniversary year our August Guest lunch at The Cranleigh Golf and Country Club was especially festive.
