The Probus Organisation

probus logoThe word Probus is an abbreviation of the words PROfessional and BUSiness, however membership is not restricted to these two groups. It is for anyone who held a position of responsibility during their working life.

Probus clubs provide an opportunity for retired and semi-retired professionals to attend regular meetings with like-minded people who appreciate similar interests and social standing. Probus is an organisation for active retirees who enjoy the camaraderie that belonging to this organisation brings.

The concept of Probus was born in UK by Ralph Harper (1928 - 2010) and has grown to be a huge success worldwide.


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History Of Probus Club Of Wimborne

The club was formed in 1980 and for the past 45 years has been providing the opportunity for its members to meet new people, enjoy a good lunch and possibly learn something new.

In Feb 1988, the Club became too big; there was a feeling that if the club grew to more than say, 55 members the members would not know each other, so Minster Probus was spun out as a separate entity. 

The club met in a series of venues around Wimborne, eventually settling into Broadstone Golf Club in Broadstone.

Under the leadership of the then President Peter Smith, around 1998, a Ladies Lunch was organised with great success and this spawned a whole variety of social events, which included partners, these initiatives included coffee mornings, day visits and about 2002 the first Holiday to Devon and Cornwall. This remains the format of the club today.