I would like to firstly say to you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year and above all an enjoyable 2025.

 

Despite the adverse weather on the 6th January the meeting was well attended with 24 members sitting down for the luncheon along with 3 guests and our very interesting speaker Colin Horton.

 

(Some of the details of what we heard during the talk have been posted on our club Probus web site https://www.denbighprobus.com/)

 

Charles Rees had brought his brother Leslie along who is keen to become a member. John Lewis who was a guest of Steve Tootell thoroughly enjoyed the meeting as did Cherie Faulkner who was a guest of her husband Steve.

 

Unfortunately, two of our members have resigned - Meirick Lloyd Davies and Huw Wilkie and we thank them for their contribution to the club and wish them well for the future.

 

Now I would like to draw your attention to a few things which need addressing to ensure the club runs smoothly for everyone to enjoy.

 

Please give some thought as to filling in a vacancy we have for programme officer. This could be a shared post. Although our programme is full for this year the sooner an officer is found the better for peace of mind for all members.

 

Subscriptions are now due @ £25 per person. Could I ask you please to pay as soon as possible and preferably by Bank Transfer.

 

Details are Account name

Denbigh & District Probus

Account Number 90246352

Sort Code 20-25-76

together with some reference so the finance officer

can identify you easily. I will be sending a reminder to all who have not paid in 2 weeks.

 

Whilst on the subject of payments, could all of you, who can, please pay the luncheon fee of £22 by bank transfer promptly. It is not fair that Steve Tootall has to spend so much time chasing members for payment.

 

So, make it a priority that when you receive Steve’s email, act immediately and notify Steve of your attendance, or not as the case maybe, and if attending, please pay by bank transfer quickly.

The committee and I would be most grateful for your cooperation on this subject.

None of us like to waste other people’s time but I am afraid that this is what is happening now so please can we rectify this situation. Thank you.

 

It is/was Keith Lester’s birthday in January so on behalf of all members can I wish you Keith all the very best for another enjoyable year. Also, the 28th January 2025 sees the launch of the book “Lloyd’s In Crisis” which Keith has written. The book has taken many years of research by Keith and the launch will take place at Lloyd’s Insurance HQ in London.

We wish you every success with the book Keith.

 

Our next meeting is on Monday 3rd February when Dr Paul Evans will talk about the travels in Vale of Clwyd by this very prominent local person Thomas Pennant. This is a meeting that you will be very sorry if you miss.

I will look forward to seeing you all on Monday 3rd February.

 

NOTE – AS YOU MAY HAVE HEARD, THE ORIEL HOTEL HAS GONE INTO LIQUIDATION AND CLOSED. WE ARE SEEKING AN ALTERNATIVE VENUE FOR THE NEXT MEETING AND AFTER THAT AND WILL UPDATE YOU EARLY NEXT WEEK

 

Dewi Owens

18/01/25