About the largest IRA Arms Cache

Laurence gives us an insight into his time as an underwriter with Specie.  It will focus on "Fine Art" and diamonds.

Operation Cherry

This was an investigation into the Syrian Govt backed plot to bring down an EI AI aircraft.  The attempt targeted a flight from Heathrow to Tel Aviv but was thwarted and ultimately led to the British Govt severing links with Syria.  The subject is again topical when considering the state of events in the Middle East at the moment.

Nice to have Kevin back for another interesting talk

Followed by Lunch

Paul  returns continuing from his presentation 2 weeks previously.

Paul has retired from the Police and has a number of talks, drawn from his experiences.  Paul has only recently learned of he Probus organisations having spoken to the Thetford Branch I believe.  We look forward to meeting him.  His charity is for Prostate Cancer.

Probably something we have all dreamed of doing at some point!

Theories debating the mysterious events associated with the Bermuda Triangle

This should be an interesting topic taking into account where we meet.

Interestingly, Mike was taught at school by Alastair Passey, one of our former Past Chairmen.  Alastair also played bowls, squash and tennis.  Both he and wife Wendy were good for the Club

Meeting cancelled due to the snowy weather and buiding works in the Club house.  The scheduled meeting will now take place on 17 March 2026

Refer to Email from Terry Davies and respond to John Selley

John returns with another talk about  the history of the Mildenhall Airbase.

An insight into some memorable insurance claims  Due to a mix up this talk has been cancelled until another date.

There will be a pod cast instead

Stephen returns for another talk  A change from the original programmed talk on Classic cars

An insite into the theories and uses of AI

Nadia will talk about her epic journey on the South West Coast Path - a charity walk for Cancer Research UK, to remember the life of her friend Eileen who died of skin cancer.  She has so far raised over £6000.

My daughter and son in law are doing the same walk so I have first hand knowledge of how strenuous the route is.

This promises to be an interesting subject!

Stephen is a well established tour Guide for Bury St Edmunds and so this will be very interesting, particularly for those of us having grown up in BSE.

Peter returns with another of his excellent presentations.

A podcast after the AGM

Interesting title!

There was no speaker for today

Another talk on Mildenhall air base, this time during WW

John is Chairman Newmarket branch

This  makes me think -  I seldom scrap anything as it might come in for something!

The name is what it suggests!!!

Enhancing care for you, your family, for life

We will be given an insight into the organisation and operation of the CWGC or to announce the abbreviation in full - The Commonwealth War Graves Commission.  As the name suggests, the Commission looks after and attends to the maintenance of the graves of men and women who gve their lives in conflict on behalf of the country.  Many graveyards and cemetaries across the UK have a notice at the gate to indicate their commitment.  Typically, I know of two such places:  Fornham St Martin just outside Bury and Barnes in London.  There are many others across the land.

A return visit from John.

A subject important to us all

John is Chairman of the Newarket Probus Club and we met at Bob Needham's Funeral

About the Concorde air disaster.  The programme might be interupted with adverts.  Hopefully we wil be able to view this on the TV screen if we can get the password to link to the office router.

A retired Engineer - builds machines (Robots perhaps?)

As a C.Eng, M.I.Mech E Member I look forward to this one!

A talk about Trinity House and its role in working with and maintaining Light Houses and Light Ships. Lecturer, Karl Lumbers has a very extensive Marine background well suited to his role.  Should be an  interesting session particularly to those of us with a naval background.  More info on www.trinityhouse.co.uk

The talk will include details of Project Dukem, a small school in Ethiopia.  Will be interesting as three of us cruised to these destinations - "Last cruise before Covid"

Not to be mistaken for the Two Ronnies!

 Andrrew works for a very large US cyber security company called Fortinet.
They provide security services and products to HMG and most of the major companies in the UK.

Traditional Ladies meeting ready for Christmas.  Mince pies and sherry maybe but we will have to see how we fit with the new caterers????

Guide Dogs for the blind are well known but for the deaf, less so.  We shall learn more with Hearing Dog Linus.

This should be a polpular talk as some of us have visited and have links there.

An interesting topic given the state of affairs between Russia and the Ukraine

A welcome back to Kevin!

Nice to have a "Member Presentation" again

We shall hear about the "Sutton Hoo Ships Company Replica Boat Build"

This will be Geraldines story and that of her guide dog two.  I would be nice if we could make a donation to her fund on this day.

This could be about Howard Carter who discovered ancient tombs and treasures within!

We look forward to this programme which I am sure will be very interesting

Kevin returns for another of his popular talks as requested by one of our members.  Kevin wants to know who it was? 

“The Fishermen’s Mission is the only fishermen’s charity that provides emergency support alongside practical, financial, spiritual and emotional care. We help all fishermen, active or retired and their families”

Alan has stepped in to speak to us as the gentleman we had in mind will still be away on this date.

I can remember test tubes from  school days and sadly my slide rule is lost.  I do still have my log tables from college days though.  Many long hours applying these!

Should be good - don't miss

Venue - The Upper Meeting Room at the Risbeygate Sports Club.  !0-30am

Subject matter tba.

Kevin returns by request.  His original talk on the Klondike Trail will now take place on a later date

A return visit from Pat Church to tell us of the latest in his remarkable career in the world of Cinema

The history of the Marconi Company and personal involvement

Aboiut his new book

A talk about the night patrol In Bury St Edmunds that offers help and guidance to those in need

A film presentation about Captain "Winkle" Brown, a World War II pilot who went on to beco,e a test pilot

The subject matter has yet to be decided but it could be about the London Plague of 1665?  We shall see.

There may be a chance to take a ride around the carpark after the talk for a small fee - for those of us up for adventure!

Our Spring/Summer term will end with our Summer Lunch to be held at the Cricket Club.  Please contact me by 1/08/2022 if you would like to attend.  I have menu choices and the cost is £30 per head    Guests are welcome to increase the numbers.

A free delivery service to NHS Hospitals, Hospices and Vulnerable patients

10-15am Risbeygate Club Upper Room

An American woman codebreaker, especially in WWII period, but her achievements were kept in secret files for seventy years. 

Her codebreaking saved US shipping convoys to the UK from Nazi attacks, etc.

The days of the Raj

We are lucky to have Pat Church to address us at this meeting

Another travelogue, when three Probus families cruised the Far East, in the days immediately before Covid took over our lives.  We will see Temples, Monks, Lanterns and Monastries, and meet people from the days of World War II on the beaches.

 An important meeting - The AGM

John Selley has his Charity Presentation

The meeting will be held at the Risbygate Sports Club to discuss matters prior to the AGM on 12 April.  Start time 11-00am

Another in his series of Podcasts

Culture and wildlife in Colombia, Panama, Equador, Peru including Machu Picchu and then on to the Galapagos Islands - a cruise of a lifetime!

The Winter Lunch with ladies has been postponed  - Instead, we will have a podcast, the second in the Medical series presented by Tibor Pollerman

A tribute to Len Raven, a good friend and previous speaker

New charity - Dogs for Autism.  May have dogs present!  Ladies Morning

Podcast presented by Tibor Pollerman - Incredible Medicine (Smells)!!!!!!!!

Quiz hosted by Chairman John Selley.  Ladies are cordially invited to this meeting

Ladies are invited to this meeting

Transformation of two WW2 Buildings at Rattlesden Airfield

Spitfire Sisters, Women of the ATA

Podcast presentaion - trial.

Spitfires and Hurricans

The delayed AGM will be held on 7 September provided Covid restrictions are lifted by that time.  Committee member nominations were made with proposals and seconders at the Summer Lunch in readiness.

The Summer lunch was held at the Bury St Edmunds Cricket Club and was attended by 223 members with thier ladies.  Strict guidelines were followed that adhered to the regulations put in place by the government on May 17 2021.  The Cricket Club on the day was deemed to be a restaurant and the food was beautifully presented by Roff Caterers.

It was nice to be able to meet up with at least some of our friends and we look forward to being able to resume our meetings

Brian Wilson 

Chairman

(COFFEE MORNING)