Probus Clubs

Portishead Probus Club

Portishead Probus Club was originally founded as Probus 73 and this year celebrated 50 years of operation by changing its name. They meet meet at Clarence House, 148 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PY, on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Meetings run from noon to 3pm and include lunch and an interesting talk.  

For more information or an introductory trial, please visit their website or Facebook page. Alternatively, contact the secretary, Brian Lazenby, by email at brianlazenby@btinternet.com or phone on 07711 385825​.

Gordano Probus Club

Gordano Probus Club operated for many years, also at Clarence House, the same venue as Probus 73.   However it has now ceased to operate. Some of the remaining members have moved to the Portishead Probus Club.

About Probus

The Probus movement was founded in 1965 to provide an opportunity for retired men to socialise with like-minded people once they had stopped working. Today, some Probus clubs are for men only, some are for women only and some clubs are mixed.

Probus is a non-sectarian, non-political and non-fundraising organisation confining its activities to the social, educational and welfare needs of its members.

Membership is for the retired, or semi-retired, with a minimum age starting as low as 50-55.

Originally membership was from PROfessional and BUSiness people, which is how it derived its name, PROBUS, but Probus is also a Latin word meaning honest or virtuous, from which the English word probity is derived.

Most communities in the country have at least one local Probus Club and each operates completely autonomously. Most clubs have one or two meetings each month, usually accompanied by some refreshment or a midday meal. New members are welcome.