Meeting and fellowship for retired men
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 …
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 Fishermen’s Mission in Troon is part of the wider UK charity The Fishermen’s Mission, which has been operating since 1881 to support fishermen and their families. Troon, being one of Scotland’s key fishing ports for prawns and other shellfish, 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 …
“trench’d its gushing entrails bright.”
Translates as:
Digging into your glistening insides,