What can you expect from PROBUS?
Talks
Most lunches are followed by a talk/presentation. These are relating to topics that are varied, sometimes regarding local issues, others of or more national or global nature. The speakers are either invited ‘guests’, or sometimes members of Charlbury Probus itself. The format varies. It may be straight talk, or more often than not accompanied by slides or a video. The presentation usually lasts about 45 minutes which includes time for questions.
Lunch
The lunch starts with diners meeting about half an hour before the lunch. During this time there is an opportunity to chat with people and purchase drinks from the bar. The seating plan is decided by the diner taking a ‘ticket’ and finding the corresponding ‘ticket’ at the tables, providing a seating plan designed to give diners a chance to meet with others. A few words of welcome are then given by the Chair followed by the lunch being served.
The lunch is offered as one or two courses depending on your requirements, and is followed by tea or coffee. Partners of members are welcome to attend lunches at the same cost. Currently we offer the first time visitor the same cost for the meal as a member, but for subsequent meals will be charged a small premium.
Events
We offer a number of events and outings throughout the year which, in the past, have included visits to historically significant buildings and gardens, walks with an historical theme, theatre and concert trips and other activities which may be of interest to our members.