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BEAUMONT HILLS PROBUS CLUB INC. Date of Incorporation 23rd August 2013 Incorporation No. Inc 1301049 P O Box 6169 ROUSE HILL NSW 2155 Website Address: www.beaumonthillsprobus.org.au NEWSLETTER March 2015 ® Editor: Lesley Dudgeon ‘Phone 4861 4073 0438 254 559 E-Mail: [email protected] This newsletter is sponsored by: Amcal Max Pharmacy and Pharmasave Pharmacy Rouse Hill Town Centre. 15% discount on fragrances and vitamins by showing Probus name badge on the day of the monthly meeting.

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Page 1: BEAUMONT HILLS PROBUS CLUB INC. · 2015-03-29 · Next Art Group Outing will be THURSDAY 14TH MAY 2015. This tour of historic Macquarie Street will show you different styles of architecture,

BEAUMONT HILLS

PROBUS CLUB INC. Date of Incorporation 23rd August 2013

Incorporation No. Inc 1301049

P O Box 6169 ROUSE HILL NSW 2155

Website Address: www.beaumonthillsprobus.org.au

NEWSLETTER

March 2015

®

Editor:

Lesley Dudgeon

‘Phone 4861 4073 0438 254 559

E-Mail: [email protected]

This newsletter is sponsored by:

Amcal Max Pharmacy and Pharmasave Pharmacy Rouse Hill Town Centre.

15% discount on fragrances and vitamins by showing Probus name badge on the day of the monthly meeting.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Owing to the fact that our new President is in Queensland taking care of her Grandmotherly duties—together

with the Grandfather who is performing his Grandfatherly duties, we do not have a report from Marion this

month, however in place of her literary genius I have decided to publish a photograph of the new Committee.

What an impressive “lot” you may say, but then again ………………………………..

For new members I will include names and “titles” from left to right:

Back Row: Allan Collins (Senior Vice President), Trevor Bland (Treasurert), Phil Reid (Speakers Convenor),

Norrie Dudgeon (ex officio and Past President), Anthea Osborne (Outings Convenor).

Front Row: Kris Pannah (Secretary), Marion Longstaff (President), Lesley Dudgeon (Newsletter Editor), John

Longstaff (Public Officer). Unfortunately absent: Kerrie Sims (Membership/Welfare Officer).

Should you wish to contact any of us for any reason our names and contact details appear on the second last

page of this and subsequent Newsletters.

PUNCTUATION IS POWERFUL! (You’ve probably seen this before but I think it is worth reading again—whichever way you prefer!)

An English Professor wrote the words ……….

“a woman without her man is nothing”

on the whiteboard and asked his students to punctuate it correctly.

All of the males in the class wrote:

“A woman, without her man, is nothing.”

All the females in the class wrote:

“A woman: without her, man is nothing.”

Punctuation is powerful.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4

5 6

Irene Barnes

Birthday

7

Barbara

Higgins Birth-

day

8 9 10 Monthly Meeting

Denise Reynierse

Birthday

11

12 13

Lyn Hayhow

Birthday

14

Management

Meeting

15

Decadent Day

Trip

16

Anne Willis

Birthday

17 18

19 20 21

Cheese &

Wine Evening

22 23 24

Kerrie Sims

Birthday

25

26 27

Peter Burgdorf

Tony Petkovich

Birthdays

28

Walking

Group

29

Catherine Eades

Harry Wojtczak

Birthdays

Movie Morning

30

April 2015

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APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday to everyone who will enjoy

their birthday during the month of April.

Irene Barnes 6th

Peter Burgdorf 27th

Catherine Eades 29th

Lyn Hayhow 13th

Barbara Higgins 7th

Tony Petkovich 27th

Denise Reynierse 10th

Kerrie Sims 24th

Anne Willis 16th

Harry Wojtczak 29th

These members will celebrate another

birthday during the month and I am sure you

will all join with me in wishing them a very

happy day on this special occasion.

AN AWARD FOR ONE OF OUR MEMBERS

One of our inaugural members and Past President, Yolanda Seach, entered a few paintings for the Art Show in the Castle Hill and Hills District Agricultural Society Show during March and we are very proud to say she received a Highly Commended for one of her works in the Contemporary Section. Congratulations Yolanda!

DINING OUTERS

Please note that owing to Easter, followed by School

Holidays, etc. the Dining Outers Group will not actually

be dining out this month or next.

Fear not! Joy will keep us all up-dated after the holiday

period.

You will be cooking for the family this month

NEW COMMITTEE

MEMBERSHIP/WELFARE OFFICER

The new committee member for both Membership and

Welfare is Kerrie Sims. I will be taking over from Joy

Fink at the May meeting. If you are unable to attend a

m e e t i n g p l e a s e e m a i l m e o n

[email protected] or call on 0403792528. If

unanswered leave a message and I will return your call.

If you are ill or injured you may also like to let us know

so that we can support and ensure that you are not

rostered for duty during that time. Until 28th April

please continue to send apologies to Joy Fink

[email protected].

Thanks Joy for standing in for me, you will be a hard act

to follow.

Kerrie Sims

GUEST SPEAKER

The Guest Speaker at our April Meeting will be Jean Harmey who will speak about graphology analyzing character, art and style of people’s handwriting, analyzing some real examples from the members.

We will be in a position to guess to whom these relate and what we may or may not know about our own styles and others……………….

You never know just exactly what we may learn about ourselves and others!

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ART OUTING

VISIT TO THE GREAT SYNAGOGUE IN SYDNEY ON 12TH MARCH 2015

The Art Interest Group met outside the beautiful wrought iron gates of the back entrance to the Great Synagogue just before noon. After a brief security check we were greeted by our 82 year old guide Andrew Solomon. He was fantastic – knowledgeable, informative and very charismatic.

The architecture and decoration of the Synagogue is a beautiful mix of Gothic, Romanesque, Moorish Revival and Byzantine. The ceiling is painted blue with stars scattered over it, just like in the Capitol Theatre. The whole Synagogue is feast for the eyes and yet a quiet and spiritual refuge from the noise and commercialism of the city.

We were shown a twenty minute film about the history of the Jews in Australia, from the arrival of the original nineteen on the First Fleet to the present day, covering their faith, customs and family life.

Andrew explained more of the customs and faith and handed around books that are used during their services and his own scroll of the Torah (given to him by his mother on his 21st birthday). He chanted some verses from the Torah in Hebrew and also played a genuine ram's horn.

Next he took us downstairs to the museum where we viewed the Great Synagogue's collection of Jewish artifacts, including textiles, ritual silver and paintings and a portrait gallery of former rabbis and presidents. Also some finely crafted furniture of Australian red cedar made in the mid 1800's.

The tour and visit was so interesting that we were quite late for lunch. But thanks to Yvonne Webb, who rang the Catholic Club and asked if they could keep the kitchen open till we got there, we enjoyed a fabulous lunch at a very reasonable cost. The Catholic Club will be a great venue for lunch on our next trip into the City.

NO OUTING IN APRIL because of Easter and school holidays.

Next Art Group Outing will be THURSDAY 14TH MAY 2015.

This tour of historic Macquarie Street will show you different styles of architecture, grand statues, a wonderful Art Deco treasure and much more.

More details in next month's newsletter and on the website.

Please note the change of date due to the Caravan and Cabin trip at the beginning of May.

Yolanda Seach (Art Group Leader)

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CARAVAN & CABIN GROUP

The next event for this group will be to:

BIG 4 BATEMANS BAY BEACH RESORT

from:

5th - 8th May.

Could everyone who is going to the May outing at Batemans Bay please make sure that if they are going on the river cruise on the Clyde River to Nelligen ,which is on Wednesday 6th May please add their names to the expression of interest sheet which will be at the next meeting in April. Alternatively, could you ‘phone or email your response regarding whether you will require the Fish and Chips lunch on board the 'MERINDA'. The cost of the trip on the boat is:

boat plus Fish & Chips with salad $40.00,or Boat trip only - no meal $28.00.

I need to know numbers so that I may confirm booking details in April. Also, could you please add your name/s to the expression of interest sheet for MOGO ZOO so that I may arrange guides for the tour of the zoo should there be sufficient numbers who wish to attend. If for any reason you cannot attend the April meeting please contact me on either email: [email protected] or on my mobile 0401 767 078. Looking forward to another great outing

Barry Potter

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No one knows just why it happened or what caused them all to break

Though some blame it on red cordial and some say chocolate cake.

For in the Sunshine Nursing Home they’d all but called it quits.

Their pilot lights were just a glow - these ancient Senior Cits.

But the residents owned gophers and they charged about with glee.

Like a demolition derby after having morning tea.

Matron loved the idle chatter of these old folk having fun

On each mechanised conveyance as they raced out in the sun.

But this morning turned to mayhem through a quirky twist of fate

When the Vicar came to visit and forgot to shut the gate.

Then just like a start at Randwick in a bustling weight-for-age,

Off went twenty screaming gophers of a free-for-all rampage.

And the pace was quite horrific - they were good at standing starts –

Since some ancient bored mechanic fitted turbos to their carts.

With adrenalin now pumping they all thundered down the track

They weren’t looking to the left or right and sure weren’t looking back.

Clad in nighties and pyjamas with a towelling dressing gown –

They’d no time for dressing formal on their foray into town!

No one noticed they were missing, it was nap time at the Home.

But the suburbs were transforming to Mad Max’s Thunderdome.

Then a pack of mangy canines who forgot to look both ways

Were transformed to hairy speed-humps by this feral pack of greys.

Soon the air was filled with giggles and thick clouds of doggy fur –

Not unlike the Colosseum or a re-run from Ben Hur!

They’d an open street before them so they’d let their steeds unwind,

All their orange flags bent double in the slipstream left behind.

With their leader clocking eighty she was really on a roll,

Leaning into all the corners (she’d once been a bikie moll).

With the CBD approaching they rode bravely on their quest.

They had slipped into formation and were riding six abreast.

A young copper with his radar wore a somewhat puzzled look

As he searched for speeding gophers in his ‘traffic gotcha’ book.

But he found himself outnumbered so broke out into a sweat

As he radioed for backup with the town now under threat.

For this ancient band of bikies caused the copper to beware

Because lawlessness was rampant with rebellion in the air.

Then straight through an intersection one old boiler blew a tyre,

And the bank staff threw their hands up thinking they were under fire.

But then there it was – their Mecca they knew well from long ago.

‘Twas the township’s friendly tavern with its drive-through bottle-o.

All these ancient geriatrics now were going quite berserk

Doing wheel stands in the car park with extensive circle work.

With the bottle-o their focus they rode in to heist a haul.

The attendant tried to watch them but he couldn’t watch them all!

As they charged around the aisleways they eyeballed the rows of booze.

Just like kids inside a lolly shop they’d lots of things to choose.

Then with gopher baskets bulging stuffed with whisky, rum and gin,

They all charged around the bar room with their wheel-spin making din.

There some sought the banks of pokies in a frenzied gambling spree,

While an ancient band of punters hit the bar room TAB.

As they blitzed the pokie jackpots in some fifteen minutes flat

One bloke bagged a big trifecta in the first at Ballarat.

When the jukebox started blaring their past rhythm clearly showed,

For their gopher tyres were smoking as they bopped and do-si-doed.

All the while they swigged from bottles in their baskets on the front.

The poor bouncer tried to move them but was never in the hunt.

But their bodies now were tiring from this morning of abuse.

They’d slipped back to adolescence and were cruising fast and loose.

Then one ancient rider noted they were overdue for lunch,

So retreat was quickly sounded and they raced home as a bunch.

But the cops had reinforcements and a chopper in the sky,

And booked half the pack for speeding and the rest for DUI.

Then, defect-ing all their gophers the policemen closed the case,

Sent the culprits to their bedrooms, With each banished in disgrace.

Now the nursing home is quiet with no mention of the fray.

They just scoff their scones and jam and cream and while the time away.

Although sometimes, on a full moon it sure makes their old eyes glow

To recall the day they rode to town

to raid the bottle-o.

THE NURSING HOME BREAKOUT (By Bob Magor)

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DECADENT DAY TRIPPERS

FEMALE ORPHAN SCHOOL TRIP

DATE: Wednesday 15 April 2015

ITINERARY:

After Kiama, let’s set our sights closer to home!

The Female Orphan School building is significant as the first purpose built charitable institution in Australia and predates the Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney. Construction of the building commenced in 1813 and was modelled on Airds, Elizabeth Macquarie’s Scottish childhood home. The girls who were raised there were given a basic education in reading, writing and needlework.

Meet at Parramatta Bus Interchange Stand A2 (Station side of Argyle Street) around 9:30am to catch the 9:41am 525 bus for the 10 minute trip to the UWS Campus at Rydalmere. We then walk part of the Campus Heritage Walk to the FOS to tour the school ($10pp Entry (Conc.)) and partake in the “Governing with Vision” tour – approx 45-60 minutes (standing and walking).

Time permitting, we can finish the Heritage Walk on our way back to the bus.

After the tour it is back on the bus (520, 521, 523-5, L20) and back to Parramatta for lunch in the Commercial Hotel near Parramatta Station.

Contact: Allan on 0418 474 127.

References:

http://www.uws.edu.au/femaleorphanschool/home/visitor_information

http://www.thecommercialhotel.net.au/

Allan Collins

CHEESE & WINE NIGHT

WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH

On Wednesday 18th March 28 people attended the evening at the home of Lyn & Bob Hayhow. Although over 40 put their names down for this a lot of people rang and said they were going to the Seniors Concert in the city and would not be able to attend. I didn’t know the Concert was on that night (something to remember for the future).

As is usual with anything put on at our place it rained. From lunchtime onwards the sun would come out then rain would pour down for a few minutes and this continued until about 6pm. After that it was a beautiful night and most people went outside and sat around our table and ate cheese, biscuits and dips, drank wine and had beautiful pizza and all had a great time. We had a lot of compliments on the pizza which came from our local pizza shop at Beaumont Hills. Unfortunately we have no photos taken on the night. I didn’t think of it. Will remember for next time.

Look forward to the next evening at the home of Lee & Stephen Thomas in April.

I do not have anyone for the May evening. If you would like to host one please contact me and I will arrange it.

TUESDAY 21 APRIL

The next Cheese and Wine Evening will be held at the home of Lee and Stephen Thomas – 40 Darlington Street, Stanhope Gardens – Telephone: 8824 8384. There will be a maximum of 36 people, so please get in early and sign the sheet at our meeting on Friday 10 April.

Come along and enjoy yourself and get to know new members. Everyone always has a great time. Bring a bottle of wine, soft drink, orange juice, water - whatever is your preference.

If you are only staying for the cheese and biscuits please indicate to this effect on the “sign-on sheet”.

Look forward to seeing you “on the night”!

Lyn Hayhow

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WALKING GROUP REPORT

CLIFTON GARDENS / CHOWDER BAY

TUESDAY 24TH MARCH

The first stage on the day was to take the ferry to Taronga Wharf, from there we walked to Bradley's Head. As in a previous walk, we came across quite a few Eastern Water Dragons, they seemingly were watching us!

After a brief talk on the Naval Memorial Walk, our 10 intrepid walkers continued on to Clifton Gardens. After a bit of food and water, we walked up the embankment to look at the buildings involved with the old Submarine Mine Depot.

The decision was made to walk up to George's Head to take in the spectacular view of the harbour and harbour entrance. The problem was, even the Leader hadn't realised how many steps there were to "Georges Head"! We had time to admire the big fixed guns (Middle Head Gun Placements) from 1890, to keep those pesky Russians from entering our lovely harbour. Anyway, the view was spectac-ular and a great place to have lunch, although Theo lost his filled roll when a kookaburra swooped down and grabbed in from his hand. Great enter-tainment value, thanks Theo!

There was some confusion as to how far we had walked, but Lee's mobile phone app (Strava), indicated we had walked nearly 10km.

Cheers Stephen & Lee.

Our intrepid leader shows the way!

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KIAMA KAPERS

We all got to Central by 8am, some with coffee, others complaining about the early start! When I worked in the City, being there by 8 was no big deal, so why am I one of the grumblers? We took great efforts to avoid the QUIET carriages and it soon became obvious why. I enjoy the journey South for the scenery. It starts by crossing the Georges River, through the Royal National Park and then running further South with the Illawarra Escarpment on one side and the coast on the other. Finally, coming out of the tunnel at Kiama to see that fabulous coastline – Spectacular!

It appears I was in the minority. As the decibels rose, two old codgers sitting across from us were heard to remark: “Sounds like a flock of Corellas!” A few stations further on:

Codger 1: “Who do you think let them out?” Codger 2: “No One! I think they escaped!”

Either way, by North Wollongong the carriage was ours!

Dee and Renzo met us at Kiama Station. They are both looking fit and healthy and obviously fitting in to their new environment. Whether Kiama survives them is another matter. We then broke into two groups. Dee took the Shoppers into the shopping strip whilst Renzo took the sightseers for a walk around the point. There was not much surf so the Blow Hole was only spewing the occasional jet of foam into the air. But after sitting on the train for so long the walk was much appreciated.

We met up again at the Blue Diamond Bistro in the Sebel. It is very strategically located looking out over the bay. The service was a bit patchy but when the food arrived, most people seemed to enjoy it. Of course, they did NOT get their food served on a bit of wood as I did! Scientists and Engineers have been working for centuries on this new device called a PLATE! Not only does it stop food slopping all over the table, it also goes into the hygienic dishwasher! Get with the times people!

After lunch, most of us meandered back through town to the station. A few took up the invite for a quick look at Dee and Renzo’s new dwelling. The timeline was tight, but we all made it back on the train in time. This time the decibels were heightened with the rhythmic sounds of snoring as some of the group “rested their eyes”. Marg and I left home at 6am to return just after 5pm. A long day but a very enjoyable one.

Final Point: Whilst researching this trip, my planning tool indicated the full adult fare from my place to Kiama and return would have been around $25.00. We did it for $2.50! With savings like this, maybe we should go to Kiama every week?

Allan Collins

Dee and Renzo haven’t changed it seems!

The quiet carriage!!!!

Was Kiama prepared for this

lot I ask?????

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THE SATNAV by Pam Ayres

I have a little SATNAV,

It sits there in my car

A Satnav is a driver's friend,

It tells you where you are.

I have a little Satnav I've had it most my life

It's better than the normal ones, My Satnav is my wife.

It gives me full instructions, Especially how to drive

“It's sixty miles an hour", it says, “You're doing sixty five”

It tells me when to stop and start And when to use the brake

And tells me that it's never ever, Safe to overtake.

It tells me when a light is red, And when it goes to green

It seems to know instinctively, Just when to intervene.

It lists the vehicles just in front, And all those to the rear

And taking this into account, It specifies my gear.

I'm sure no other driver, Has so helpful a device

For when we leave and lock the car, It still gives its advice.

It fills me up with counselling, Each journey's pretty fraught So why don't I exchange it,

And get a quieter sort?

Ah well, you see, it cleans the house, Makes sure I'm properly fed

It washes all my shirts and things, And keeps me warm in bed!

Despite all these advantages, And my tendency to scoff,

I only wish that now and then, I could turn the bugger off.

LUCKY DOOR PRIZES

Sparing no expense, two Lucky Door Prizes were the order of the

day at the Annual General Meeting

TODAY'S STOCK MARKET REPORT

Helium was up, feathers were down.

Paper was stationary.

Fluorescent tubing was dimmed in light trading.

Knives were up sharply.

Cows steered into a bull market.

Pencils lost a few points.

Hiking equipment was trailing....

Elevators rose, while escalators continued their slow decline.

Weights were up in heavy trading.

Light switches were off.

Mining equipment hit rock bottom.

Nappies remain unchanged.

Shipping lines stayed at an even keel.

The market for raisins dried up.

Coca Cola fizzled.

Caterpillar stock inched up a bit.

Sun peaked at midday.

Balloon prices were inflated and batteries exploded in an attempt to recharge the market…

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CLUB ROSTER

SETTING UP AND PACKING UP HALL

What to do:

Set up all chairs for members.

Set up tables for Morning Tea (2 tables), set up tables for Committee, Social Events and other groups that require them. After the meeting the tables and chairs are to be packed away.

Friday 10 April 2015

Barry Potter David Atkinson Derek Allison John Brodie

Friday 1 May 2015

John Armstrong Ian Bowden Peter McIlvride Tony Petkovich

MORNING TEA ROSTER

What to do:

Help “Refreshments Coordinator” with filling of urns, set up coffee – tea – cups on tables provided. During the break help monitor the tables, etc to ensure smooth running. After the meeting has finished help pack up. All supplies (tea/coffee/biscuits, etc) will be provided – no need to bring anything.

Friday 10 April 2015

Margaret Bannerman Carolyn Birchall Lee Thomas

Friday 1 May 2015

Lyn Armstrong Helen Baptiste Samira Daghel

TIMING: On your rostered day, please try to arrive by 9.15 am

SWAPPING: If you are unable to make it on your rostered day, please arrange for someone else to take your place and inform Theo Pronk on 0408 629 214

MOVIE NEWS

We all had a very enjoyable morning at our last Movie Morning.

We saw “Still Alice” which was a very good movie, even though very sad.

Our April Movie Morning will be Wednesday April 29th.

Our Movie Morning for May ONLY has changed from Wednesday to Thursday morning to allow for the Cockatoo train trip. The May Movie Morning will be Thursday 28th.

I hope all these dates are not confusing, but I am going to be away for the March and April Movies. However Anthea has kindly agreed to take over for me during this time, but I will see you all for the May Movies.

Veronica

MIXED TENNIS GROUP

Nothing to report this month as we cancelled due to a few injuries and some keen competitors were away relaxing again. Please also note that we will not be playing in April due to the school holidays.

Bev Potter

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OUTINGS AND EVENTS 2015 FRIDAY APRIL 24TH HAWKESBURY RIVER PADDLEWHEELER

Enjoy a peaceful cruise on the Hawkesbury River on the Paddlewheeler with Seafood, Chicken and Salad lunch for $40/person - 11am - 2pm.

Full payment needs to be made at the 10 April meeting - $20 or $40/person total for a seafood or chicken lunch and a trip down the river. Sounds very relaxing.

WEDNESDAY MAY 27TH PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE! HERITAGE RAIL TOUR - COCKATOO TRAIN TRIP

Sit back and enjoy train travel on the Heritage Rail Tour on the Cockatoo Train Trip at a cost of $60/person with lunch at your own expense at Robertson.

Deposit of $30 needs to be paid at the 10 April meeting with full payment at 1 May meeting.

JUNE ANNIVERSARY DINNER

It’s Anniversary Dinner time when we dress up, enjoy good food and VERY GOOD ENTERTAINMENT.

To be held at Springfield House - 245 New Line Road DURAL

Cost: $65/per person to include drinks on arrival, 2 Course Meal - Main and Pudding.

Deposit of $30/person due on 10 April with final payment due 1 May.

FRIDAY JULY 24TH CHRISTMAS IN JULY LUNCH

A 2 Course Christmas Lunch, welcoming drink on arrival Tea and Coffee.

Irish Entertainer Patrick Brady.

Cost: $45/per person. Deposit $20/person on 10 April with final payment 1 May.

FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER PIONEER VILLAGE GHOST TOUR

Further details at a later date—however you can now keep the date free.

Should you have an interest in this event please add your name/s to the list so that we may enjoy a night full of ghosts and gollies!!!!

OCTOBER 26TH TO 30TH 5 DAY TRIP TO EDEN AND THE SAPPHIRE COAST

$800/person - $210 for single supplement. All meals included except lunch on the way down and back.

Sightseeing in Eden, Twofold Bay, Batemans Bay, Boydtown, Bega Cheese Factory and lots more. Maybe even some whales migrating.

Deposit of $400 by 1 May, final payment 7 August and payments may be made any time in instalments if preferred.

Anthea Osborne

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WALKING GROUP

In his usual “more than efficient” habit of providing information, Stephen Thomas has given me a list of

proposed Walking Group trips up to and including July this year and they are listed below.

Tuesday 28 April Rozelle and Blackwattle Bays

Meet at Central 9.40am - Light rail to Pyrmont

Walk through “Pyrmont Secret Garden”

Walk over Anzac Bridge

Around Rozelle and Blackwattle Bays

Lunch at Fishmarket

Return to Central using Light Rail

Tuesday 26 May Rose Bay to Watsons Bay

Meet at Circular Quay - 9.20am ferry to Rose Bay

Walk to Watsons Bay via Hermitage Reserve, Strickland House, Shark Bay,

Parsley Bay

Lunch at Watsons Bay

Return to Circular Quay using ferry

Tuesday 23 June Iron Cove Bay Walk

Meet at Town Hall/George Street - take Druitt St 9.40am bus to Birkenhead

Walk the Iron Cove Bay circuit

Lunch at Birkenhead Point

Return to Central by bus

Tuesday 28 July Spit Bridge to Manly

Meet at Wynyard, Carrington St, Stand D - 9.40am bus to Spit Bridge.

Walk over bridge

Walk via Fisher Bay, Clontarf, Dobroyd Head, Wellings Reserve to Manly

Lunch at Manly Harbour Beach

Ferry back to Circular Quay

Stephen has provided a wonderful opportunity to see Sydney Harbour environs from almost every angle, so

make a suitable notation in your diary, buy yourself some comfortable walking shoes (and a hat) in preparation

for a great year of adventure walks.

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BEAUMONT HILLS PROBUS CLUB INCORPORATED

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

President Marion Longstaff 8883 4771 0428 458 845

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Senior Vice President Allan Collins 9624 4462 0418 474 127

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Secretary Kris Pannah 9836 5574 0418 100 757

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Treasurer Trevor Bland 9629 1019 0409 741 237

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Membership/Welfare Officer Kerrie Sims 0403 792 528

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Speakers Convenor Phil Reid 9629 2548 0418 526 439

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Outings & Events Officer Anthea Osborne 8840 8516 0402 247 054

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Asst Outings & Events Officer Paula Green 9626 2079

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Newsletter Editor Lesley Dudgeon 4861 4037 0438 254 559

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Liaison/Public Officer John Longstaff 8883 4771 0407 009 374

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Ex Officio Norrie Dudgeon 4861 4037 0409 462 733

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KEY CONTACTS

Refreshments Jenny Reid 0400 954 207

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Webmaster Theo Pronk 0408 629 214

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Club Photographer Barry Seach 9627 3354

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GROUP LEADERS

Art Yolanda Seach 9627 3354

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Book Exchange Margaret Collins 9624 4462 or 0418 474 127

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Caravan & Cabin Group Barry Potter 0401 176 078

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Cheese & Wine Lyn Hayhow 9836 2267 0416 169 585

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Cinema Veronica Filtness 9837 0021

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Decadent Day Trippers (1) Allan Collins 9624 4462

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Decadent Day Trippers (2) Stephen Thomas 8824 8384

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Dining Outers Joy Fink 8801 1797 0459 056 147

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Tennis Bev Potter 0429 200 560

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Walking Group Stephen & Lee Thomas 0400-361-633

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