Directory of Previous Talks

Richard Ashbee stepped in at short notice with an excellent photograph led talk in which he revealed to us again both his passion for nature and photography plus his understanding of wild life.  The standard of the photographs was quite outstanding. His talk ranged from every day subjects found in one’s garden to rare birds … Read more

A very interesting talk by Pat McCloughlin on The Knights Templar or by their lesser known title ‘ The Poor Fellow- Soldiers of Christ and the Temple of Jerusalem They reined from 1129-1312, starting off as heroic warrior-monks, like superstars waging war against evil. Sadly at the end they were accused of heresy, magic and … Read more

I spoke to our good friend Canon Trevor Page on Saturday 7th September and I am delighted to report that he is making good progress after his heart “do”. He sounded just fine on the phone and announced that he is taking bookings for 2014!  

Mike Spick is a popular speaker at Stumperlowe Probus having already spoken to us about “J G Graves” and “Salesman to the World”.  Today’s talk was about another passion of both his wife and himself who are part of a syndicate that own a longboat.  It is moored to the south of Birmingham. He started … Read more

This is 4  course dinner with Stephen speaking afterwards, in support of the Lowes Syndrome Trust & SRIB. It starts at 1930hrs – to book a place ring 0114 230 2824 or send an email to: email@thethreemerrylads.co.uk Many of you will remember the most enjoyable morning with Stephen when we were privileged to get him … Read more

Rod Amos spent most of his working life as a doctor specialising in rheumatology and arthritis at the Children’s Hospital in Sheffield so was there a connection with his talk? Could sun worship be a treatment for these crippling conditions? Well, if there is, then it certainly didn’t come out in his fascinating and detailed … Read more