Andrew Shorthouse Sixteen Stumperlowe Probus members and their wives were guided around Renishaw Hall by senior curator and archivist Christeen Beevers, who had previously taught history in Sheffield. Carrie-Anne Burton, Renishaw’s visitor manager, had arranged it all, saying that Chris was the very best person to guide us – and she didn’t disappoint. What struck me, apart … Read more
Thirty-two members and wives travelled by car to The Hepworth Gallery, named after the famous sculptor Barbara Hepworth, to see the extensive permanent art collection and current temporary exhibits. Prof Paul Finan, Chair of the Leeds Probus Club, and his wife Diana were our guests for the day. David Garrett, Head of Operations and Visitor … Read more
Lee Thompson, one of our own Probus members and a retired professor of physics, travelled widely during his career. Well versed in public speaking, he gave us a fascinating insight into North Korea, after a visit there in 2009. Michael Palin’s TV series supplements and beautifully illustrates Lee’s superb talk and is highly recommended: https://www.channel5.com/show/michael-palin-in-north-korea/ … Read more
The incredibly humorous pre-Christmas account of life at the Tan Hill Inn by its erstwhile landlord – writer, broadcaster and journalist Neil Hanson – kept us all in fits of laughter, with his quick-fire anecdotes, one after the other. This was after Dick Birks, Chairman, had presented our retiring club secretary, Graham Snowdon, with a … Read more
Lavinia Jones, who graduated in Fine Art at Sheffield, is an artist in oils and watercolour. She lectures on art history and appreciation. She moves to Oxford shortly, but we hope she’ll return to give us another superb lecture. “Can you hear me because my husband never does,” she began. As it was, her excellent … Read more
Our Beewise Executive Travel coach, spot on time, took us on the scenic route through the Rivelin Valley, carefully avoiding the threat of Hagg Hill and on to Salts Mill. Graham Blincow organised the day beautifully, even including a pit stop on the way back. Saltaire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering an area of … Read more