Meeting and fellowship for retired men
The life and death of Lance-Sergeant James Barclay in World War 1 was the subject of speaker Tom Ward, a military historian with an interest in battlefield archaeology, at a recent meeting of Largs Probus Club. James’s family had kept Read More …
The life and achievements of Alexander Graham Bell was the subject of Barbara Graham’s talk at a recent meeting of Largs Probus Club, emphasising that his legacy extends far beyond the telephone. His life was a relentless drive to improve Read More …
At a recent meeting, Andy Shand related to us a number of stories that he has uncovered behind some postage stamps. The three most interesting ones are related here. Girl Pat – a GRIMSBY fishing trawler In 1936 there was a Read More …
Bruce Keith’s personal journey through history celebrating Scotland’s bridge-building heritage was the subject of his talk to a recent meeting of Largs Probus Club. His book “Bridgescapes” was completed in time for the opening of the tallest bridge in Britain, Read More …
Due to the scheduled speaker being indisposed, John Hammond had offered to give a talk – keeping the topic secret until he started – slightly worrying for the President! However, there was nothing to worry about, John started speaking about a Read More …
“trench’d its gushing entrails bright.”
Translates as:
Digging into your glistening insides,