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On Being a Deputy Lieutenant 

Posted onSeptember 19, 2025September 19, 2025

Her role as a Deputy Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran was the subject of Jane Evans’ talk to a recent meeting of Largs Probus Club. Jane explained that in Scotland, the Lord-Lieutenant is the personal representative of the monarch in Read More …

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Alexander Graham Bell

Posted onAugust 1, 2025August 1, 2025

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 …

CategoriesHistorical, Informative

Stories Behind Stamps

Posted onJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025

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 …

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Ayrshire Hospice

Posted onJune 18, 2025June 18, 2025

Ayrshire Hospice recently received a donation from Largs Probus Club, so the members were pleased to receive a talk from Claire Stuart-Paulin on the work and services they provide. Claire has worked for the Fundraising Team for 10 years and Read More …

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Waste Awareness

Posted onJune 1, 2025June 1, 2025

Men talking rubbish isn’t unusual at meetings of Largs Probus Club, so it was quite appropriate to receive a very interesting and enjoyable talk by Lindy Floyd of North Ayrshire Council’s Waste Awareness Team on how the Council deal with Read More …

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“trench’d its gushing entrails bright.”
Translates as:
Digging into your glistening insides,

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