TWO new members were admitted to the Probus Club of Yeovil at its recent AGM.

The group gathered at the Quicksilver Mail on November 10, with the existing Committee re-elected – but with the addition of two new members.

Chair, David Parsons, highlighted the successful year they had with excellent guest speakers and interesting visits.

Although Probus is a club for retired professional and business people they also hold a number of events throughout the year when wives and partners are invited.

At every lunch they have a charity collection and this year it was donated to Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Sarah Armstrong, from the charity, was present to receive a donation of £620. After thanking the members, she gave a brief outline on how the organisation helped people and their families cope with this serious neurological disease.

“Next year, Yeovil Probus has already got a full programme of speakers and are looking forward to another exciting year,” a spokesperson said.

The group meets once a month at the Quicksilver Mail, Hendford Hill, to listen to a guest speaker followed by lunch, in “a very friendly atmosphere for like-minded retired gentlemen”.

The first meeting of 2026 is on January 12 at the Quicksilver Mail, starting at 11am. Details are available online at https://yeovilprobus.com.

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Chair, David Parsons, wirh Sarah Armstrong from the Motor Neurone Disease Association