Almost 90 members and wives were privileged to hear an inspirational talk from Prof Dame Pamela Shaw, a world leading researcher into Motor Neurone Disease, before Dame Pamela and her husband joined us for our annual luncheon at the Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel.
It was, as usual, a highlight of the Stumperlowe Probus Club year. Richard Birks, our chairman, hosted the proceedings, and chairman elect Andrew Shorthouse welcomed the guests.
Pamela Shaw is an academic neurologist who has held numerous leadership roles from local to international level, including being director of the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience since 2010.
A more detailed account of her work, and her presentation, appears under Previous Talks.
Stumperlowe Probus returned to its now well-established base at Fulwood Sports Club for the next scheduled talk, when Martin Cropper will be speaking to us about Harmony Works, an exciting new home for musical education and for the Sheffield Music Academy in the heart of the city.
The Harmony Works Trust is working to restore and revitalise the currently unused Canada House, a Grade II* listed building in the heart of Sheffield to create a vibrant hub for music which will be open every day. John Abel’s blog on Martin’s talk is now published under Previous Talks.
Meanwhile, reservations are now being taken for our pre-Christmas Sherry Tasting Evening at Fulwood Sports Club on Tues 17th December (7pm). Members and their partners are welcome to attend, up to a maximum of 60 people, and the price will be £15 per head to include the sherries and a selection of Spanish-style tapas. Members who have not yet reserved their places should do so not later than the meeting on Mon 2nd December.
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