{"id":3,"date":"2024-06-14T10:27:38","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T09:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/home-page\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T12:25:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T11:25:06","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1317\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/header.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22\" srcset=\"https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/header.jpg 1317w, https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/header-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/header-1024x452.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/header-768x339.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1317px) 100vw, 1317px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Probus Club of Aldridge was formed in 1973 and 50+ years on it remains a friendly and well-supported social club of individuals from PROfessional and BUSiness backgrounds, involved in a variety of activities. A key part of our ethos is concern for the welfare of our members; a task taken very seriously by our Almoner. You may be assured of a warm welcome at our monthly meetings. Guests may \u201ctry us out\u201d for up to three months, after which we hope they will join. The membership fee is currently \u00a335 per annum, due from April. If you would like to know more, please use Contact Us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"venue\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Venue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Aldridge Church Centre at 9.45 for a 10.00 start. Our guest speaker is followed by a break for coffee, then a formal meeting, closing around 12.00<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"391\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/church-centre-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29\" srcset=\"https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/church-centre-2.jpg 391w, https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/church-centre-2-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"clearfix wp-block-paragraph\">The Green<br>Aldridge<br>WS9 8NH<br>01922 455229<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"iframe-container\" style=\"padding-bottom: 400px\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d4846.171419135669!2d-1.9054016350793084!3d52.604221599999995!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x4870a11002547d63%3A0x3c342fb52b7e3ef7!2sAldridge%20Church%20Centre!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1718358264904!5m2!1sen!2suk\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" data-id=\"26\" src=\"https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/Meeting-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26\" srcset=\"https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/Meeting-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/Meeting-2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"524\" data-id=\"25\" src=\"https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/Meeting-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/Meeting-1.jpg 699w, https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/Meeting-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Monthly Business Meeting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"programme\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programme 2026-27<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1 programme\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Date<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Topic<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Speaker<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7 Apr<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">AGM<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">&#8212;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5 May<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">My life as a Magistrate<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">David Payne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2 Jun<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Venice of the Midlands<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">John Homer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7 Jul<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Aldridge in the National News<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Dave &amp; Sue Satterthwaite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4 Aug<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Memories from my past<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Keith Grove<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Charity doesn\u2019t always begin at home<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Laurie Budd<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Amusing Business Travel Stories<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Danny Worley<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1 Sep<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">The Man who Never Was<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Andrew French<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6 Oct<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Red Flowers &amp; a Bag of Bones<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Barry Picken MBE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3 Nov<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">The Real Dad\u2019s Army<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Ray Sturdy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">8 Dec<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Surprise, Surprise<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Ann Miles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>2027<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5 Jan<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Beer, Bets &amp; Bull-baiting<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Mary Bodfish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2 Feb<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">A Short History of the British Police<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Dr David Cox<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2 Mar<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Where is that Old Aldridge?<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Roger Winnall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6 Apr<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">AGM<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">&#8212;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/IMG_3790-Homer-Talk.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"49\" src=\"https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/IMG_3790-Homer-Talk-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49\" srcset=\"https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/IMG_3790-Homer-Talk-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/IMG_3790-Homer-Talk-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/IMG_3790-Homer-Talk-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/IMG_3790-Homer-Talk-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/IMG_3790-Homer-Talk-702x526.jpg 702w, https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/IMG_3790-Homer-Talk.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/IMG_3792-John-Homer.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"862\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/IMG_3792-John-Homer-862x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/IMG_3792-John-Homer-862x1024.jpg 862w, https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/IMG_3792-John-Homer-252x300.jpg 252w, https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/IMG_3792-John-Homer-768x913.jpg 768w, https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/IMG_3792-John-Homer-1292x1536.jpg 1292w, https:\/\/probusclub.net\/aldridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/IMG_3792-John-Homer.jpg 1723w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">John Homer informs and entertains members with the history of the canals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"contact\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-phone\"><\/span> 01922 448678<br><span class=\"dashicons dashicons-email\"><\/span> <a href=\"ma&#105;lto&#58;&#97;&#108;&#100;r&#105;&#100;&#103;&#101;pr&#111;&#98;u&#115;&#64;g&#109;a&#105;&#108;.&#99;o&#109;\">&#97;ldr&#105;&#100;gepro&#98;us&#64;gmail.c&#111;&#109;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"activities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer a range of activities throughout the year, including bowls, bridge and visits to places of interest. Some even involve food but for those that don\u2019t we offer formal luncheons at recommended venues and regular intervals. The organisers spend considerable time and effort on their various roles and membership support is greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bowls<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bowls section is well-supported, combining social bowling with competition, plus a healthy element of banter. New members are always welcome. The Summer season, from April to September, focuses on outdoor crown green, with many also participating in various teams and leagues at different venues. In the winter, from October to March, we retreat indoors, playing on mats at a local sports centre and an indoor purpose-built bowling club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current arrangements are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Season April to the end of September<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Social Bowls: Single venue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anchor Meadow Crown Green Bowls Club (AM) is our sole venue, available for two sessions per week on Wednesdays and Fridays from 13.30 for AM members but not exclusive to Probus. Other times are also available. Membership is \u00a345 per annum and there are no green fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter Season October to the end of March<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Social bowls: Two Venues<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oak Park Sports Centre (OP) Two sessions per week on Mondays and Wednesday from 10.00 to 12.00. Charges are \u00a33.50 per session (2025-26) plus an annual Leisure Card at \u00a310 per annum. Monday sessions are public and Wednesdays exclusive to Probus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tamworth Indoor Bowls Club (TBC) Monthly, on the 1st and 3rd Fridays from 12.00 to 14.00. Charges are \u00a37.00 per session on pre-booked rinks and the club has an expected dress code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Competitive Bowls: During the year there is popular competition for a number of trophies and awards are presented at our regular luncheons. Dates and times are announced in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, a number of our members are league bowlers and play for various local teams, all of which welcome new league bowlers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Probus Bowls Competitions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-2\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Trophy<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Indoor Outdoor<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Singles\/Doubles<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Open\/Handicap<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Harvey Cup<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Outdoor<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Doubles<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Members Open<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Littlewoods Cup<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Outdoor<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Singles<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Members Open<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ludlow Shield<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Outdoor<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Singles<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Members Open<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Madden Shield<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Outdoor<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Singles<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Handicap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">George Beeson Trophy<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Indoor<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Doubles<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Members Open<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Kathleen Snell Trophy<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Indoor<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Singles<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Members Open<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">John Williams Trophy<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Indoor<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Doubles<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Members Open<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bridge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Should you prefer something less energetic, but which keeps your brain active, we have a very friendly Bridge Club in a comfortable venue at Aldridge Conservative Club. Meetings are weekly on Wednesdays from 1.30pm and wives\/partners are invited. There is a nominal charge of \u00a31.00 per session. The Conservative Club expects all players to be CC members at \u00a325 per year, including the use of all other facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are organised and led by our Social Secretary, arranged on an ad hoc basis and advertised at the monthly meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, two major annual events are the luncheons in February and October, traditionally arranged by the Vice Chairman and held at a local Golf Club with an excellent reputation for food. Wives\/partners are welcome to participate in all organised events.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Total site visits: 209<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Probus Club of Aldridge was formed in 1973 and 50+ years on it remains a friendly and well-supported social club of individuals from PROfessional and BUSiness backgrounds, involved in a variety of activities. 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