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SUMMARY:February Guest Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Guests are invited to this lunch which will cost £20 per head with a free bar.\n\nOur speaker is Delia Taylor who will present her talk on “The Fabulous Fifties” taking a look back at the decade of the 1950s. She will take a look at how we lived during this period in the UK including fashions\, wireless\, television\, films and of course the music – the birth of rock and roll which gave us stars such as Elvis Presley\, Buddy Holly\, and Bill Hayley. We are assured that it is a fun packed talk which will delight the audience.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/february-guest-lunch/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260105T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260105T153000
DTSTAMP:20251231T000754Z
CREATED:20251122T123442Z
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SUMMARY:January lunch
DESCRIPTION:Chairman:  Nick Hawkins.   Speaker:  Eddie Prescott “Airmen of West Malling”. \n  \nEddie will tell the story of RAF West Malling and its Airmen during the second world war.  The airfield was not fully operational during the Battle of Britain\, but did play an active part in the later stage of the air campaign\, becoming a premier night-flight base.  Eddie has already given Probus a talk on Bomber Harris and we are reliably informed that this talk is just as good\, do not miss.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/january-lunch-4/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T153000
DTSTAMP:20250914T182254Z
CREATED:20250914T182254Z
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SUMMARY:December Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Guy Barlett “Barnes Wallis & 617 Squadron-The Dambusters”.\n\nDiscover the skill and bravery of the crews of 19 Lancaster aircraft as well as the vision and determination of inventor Barnes Wallis. Operation “Chastise” has become a legend in military history as it contains all the traditionally admired military attributes of originality\, surprise\, and heroism. Learn about the success and failures of one of the most daring raids of WW11. Do you know the links this mission has with Herne Bay\, or where you can still see the bouncing bombs?.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/december-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Lunches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T153000
DTSTAMP:20250914T181827Z
CREATED:20250914T181141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T181827Z
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SUMMARY:November Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Mark Lewis “The History of Lighthouses”.\n\nMark will give a general introduction to “pharology”\, the study of lighthouses and other navigational aids. He will give an outline from the prototype\, the Pharos of Alexandria\, through the evolving history of their construction\, methods of illumination\, operation\, and maintenance\, the lives of the keepers\, including some of the extraordinary heroic stories associated with them.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/november-lunch-3/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T230000
DTSTAMP:20250910T205155Z
CREATED:20250910T205155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T205155Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Members and Ladies Night Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Michael Richardson\, email: danemore@msn.com or Tel: 01732 453839. \nMichael has done a splendid job in obtaining this spectacular venue for our annual dinner again at the same price of £40 per head as last year. \nIf you have not picked up an application form already please contact Michael for one\, where you will find all further details.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/annual-members-and-ladies-night-dinner-3/
LOCATION:Kent
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T153000
DTSTAMP:20250808T224104Z
CREATED:20250808T224104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T224104Z
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SUMMARY:October lunch
DESCRIPTION:October\,  Brian Briggs\, “Ships\, Towage and Salvage on the River Thames and at sea”.  Captain Brian (Ret) brings his experience on Tugboats from Boy to Master\, on the Thames and at Sea to discuss how the Thames has changed over the years.  Brian’s experience details over the years the changing life of London’s great River.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/october-lunch-3/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T150000
DTSTAMP:20250910T205748Z
CREATED:20250910T205748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T205748Z
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SUMMARY:September Walk
DESCRIPTION:A circular walk from The Bull pub in Otford has been selected by Martin Lea for the 25th September Probus walk. \nThe Bull has recently been refurbished\, Martin & I tested the food at the pub which was good and checked the proposed walk route. The Bull is located opposite the public car park\, adjacent to the Otford recreation Ground.  Parking for 4 hours is £2.  The food menu may be viewed on the pub website ‘thebull-otford.co.uk‘.  The walk is on mostly level ground with no obstacles.  Length of walk just under 4 miles\, should be completed in less than 2 hours.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease respond to me by Sept 22nd whether you will be joining this walk\, or just joining the lunch.  Thank you.  Nigel Judd
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/september-walk-3/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250901T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250901T153000
DTSTAMP:20250808T223429Z
CREATED:20250808T223340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T223429Z
UID:14519-1756729800-1756740600@sevenoaks-probus.org.uk
SUMMARY:September Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Speaker\, Melanie-Gibson Barton\, “Eva Braun- Victim or Contriver”.  This is the story of a woman who devoted her life to Hitler. The presentation includes the rivals for Hitlers attention and discusses the role of women in the 1930’s Germany.  The material of the talk is sensitively presented in order to appeal to a wide audience.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/september-lunch-3/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T150000
DTSTAMP:20250830T175636Z
CREATED:20250805T173520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T175636Z
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SUMMARY:August Walk
DESCRIPTION:A circular walk from The Bull pub in Otford has been selected by Martin Lea for the August Probus walk. \nWALK POSTPONED
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/august-walk-3/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250811T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250811T153000
DTSTAMP:20250805T174059Z
CREATED:20250606T085950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T174059Z
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SUMMARY:August lunch
DESCRIPTION:Chairman;  Michael Pearsall \n  \nSpeaker – Paul Whittle “Rock Steady\, Gibraltar Story”.  Paul has already given one of his historical talks to members and it’s a testament to how well it went down that he has been asked to give another.  It will be a fascinating tour of this historic British Military bastion- its history\, heritage\, fortifications\, tourist attractions\, and its vital role in WW2.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/august-lunch-3/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250730T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250730T203000
DTSTAMP:20250613T162527Z
CREATED:20240907T152927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T162527Z
UID:14429-1753900200-1753907400@sevenoaks-probus.org.uk
SUMMARY:Summer Party
DESCRIPTION:A glass of wine or a soft drink awaits you at the annual Summer Party\, together with delicious canapés and other delicacies. Come yourself and bring a friend or perhaps someone who would be interested in […]
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/summer-party-2/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T153000
DTSTAMP:20250606T085520Z
CREATED:20250606T085520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T085520Z
UID:14499-1752496200-1752507000@sevenoaks-probus.org.uk
SUMMARY:July Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Speaker – Steve Bird “Zulu”.  We’ve all watched the film a thousand times on TV\, but what really happened and how true to life  (or not)  were the characters portrayed in the film?  What happened to them after the battle?  And turning to the film\, how did that come to be made in the way it was?   All these questions come with fascinating answers.  Steve has spoken to us on several occasions in the past\, his talks are always entertaining and well received.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/july-lunch-3/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T150000
DTSTAMP:20250602T093138Z
CREATED:20250602T093138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T093138Z
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SUMMARY:June Walk
DESCRIPTION:Terry Synnott has kindly offered to lead a Probus walk in June. The pub chosen actually serves food on a Tuesday\, so I would like to see if there is increased interest in walking on that day. \n\n June’s walk is on Tuesday 17th June\, starting from the Plough & Barn. Leigh Rd. Hildenborough\, Tonbridge\, TN11 9AJ at the usual time of 1015. The Plough has a very large car park. The walk is a 4 mile loop taking us cross-country to the outskirts of Leigh and then back along the Medway. The route is as flat as they come and if there are any stiles they are modest. Being the Medway Valley\, the soil underfoot is clay\, rock hard at the moment\, of course\, but sticks to boots like anything if wet so it would be sensible to have a change of footwear available if required.\nAs usual\, a table has been booked for 8\, as an aiming shot. Helpful if you let Terry Synnott –  terry@synnottfamily.com – know intentions in good time so this can be adjusted as necessary.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/june-walk-3/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T153000
DTSTAMP:20250417T110812Z
CREATED:20250219T105340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T110812Z
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SUMMARY:June Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Chairman:   Peter Thompson \n  \nSpeaker:  Chris Levett on:  “What happened to the English Hop Industry?” \nChris’s talk relates to the origins and history of hops\, the great tales and unique traditions of the English industry\, and of those treasured memories that will soon be confined to history. He will tell tales of the thousands of Londoners who came down every year to pick hops by hand and the appalling conditions in which they worked and lived in. He will also tell of why Oast Houses are round and some square and give an insight as to why Kent was known as the “Garden of Eden”. A not to be missed insight into our local history of a bygone age.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/june-lunch-3/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250512T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250512T153000
DTSTAMP:20250219T104739Z
CREATED:20250214T224503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T104739Z
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SUMMARY:May Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Chairman:  Nigel Jepps\n\nSpeaker is Eddie Askwith and his talk is entitled “How Big is the Universe”.\nEddie is a retired airline pilot who now spends a lot of time giving talks to clubs and societies. His talk will reduce the size of the universe in a way that most people can understand it. When you talk about 93 billion light years\, what does that mean\, can you comprehend it. His talk covers the size of the earth all the way to the outer reaches of the cosmos itself.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/may-lunch-3/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T150000
DTSTAMP:20250505T104958Z
CREATED:20250505T104958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T104958Z
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SUMMARY:May walk
DESCRIPTION:The next Probus walk is on Thursday 8th May\, with lunch at The Bell pub Kemsing.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/may-walk-2/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250414T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250414T163000
DTSTAMP:20250220T122105Z
CREATED:20250220T122105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T122105Z
UID:14473-1744644600-1744648200@sevenoaks-probus.org.uk
SUMMARY:PROBUS AGM
DESCRIPTION:The AGM will follow the lunch and talk
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/probus-agm/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250414T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250414T153000
DTSTAMP:20250220T121713Z
CREATED:20250209T180527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T121713Z
UID:14460-1744633800-1744644600@sevenoaks-probus.org.uk
SUMMARY:April Lunch f ollowed by Probus AGM
DESCRIPTION:Chairman:  Lynton Jones \n  \nSpeaker:  Jack Deans “Finger Prints and Murder”. Jack worked at New Scotland Yard for 35 years as a fingerprint expert and crime scene examiner.  In this time he examined 120 scenes of murder\, dealt with all levels of crime including terrorism.  For 10 years he was the senior fingerprint expert in the west end of London\, so dealt with offences at Royal Palaces\, Government Buildings etc. He also had dealings with the fingerprint aspect of crimes such as Lockerbie\, the Marchioness Disaster and the Great Train Robbery.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/april-lunch-3/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250310T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250310T153000
DTSTAMP:20250219T104513Z
CREATED:20250209T175845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T104513Z
UID:14457-1741609800-1741620600@sevenoaks-probus.org.uk
SUMMARY:March Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Chairman:  Peter Carpenter\n\n\nSpeaker:  Adrian Phillips “Winston’s Bandits.”  Adrian’s talk is based on his recent book of the same title. Churchill was a warm and emotional man who needed the support of friends and family. Through his wilderness years when he battled to rearm Britain against Hitler\, a small handful of individuals gave him that backing.  The story of these friendships adds an unfamiliar dimension to the story of Churchill as a towering unique figure in history.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/march-lunch-3/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T143000
DTSTAMP:20250211T092830Z
CREATED:20250211T092830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T092830Z
UID:14463-1740651300-1740666600@sevenoaks-probus.org.uk
SUMMARY:February Walk
DESCRIPTION:February walk: Thursday 27 February\, leader David Williams \nThe walk will start and finish at the King & Queen\, East Malling ME19 6DD https://kingandqueeneastmalling.co.uk/. It should be an ideal old man’s walk for winter\, just under 4 miles\, about 75%/80% on tarmac (mostly private roads with minimum traffic) or hard tracks\, mostly flat and no stiles!  There are good views of the North Downs as we walk.  Please meet for a start at 10:15 prompt and let David (williamsredcourt@gmail.com) know by Monday 24 February if you would like to walk.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/february-walk-2/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T153000
DTSTAMP:20241214T093345Z
CREATED:20241207T153651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T093345Z
UID:14449-1739190600-1739201400@sevenoaks-probus.org.uk
SUMMARY:February Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Chairman:   Nigel Jepps\n\nSpeaker is John Field: his talk is entitled “The Amazing World of Magic”. \n\nJohn has been giving this talk for over 40 years\, telling about the oldest  magician known to mankind\, the oldest tricks in magic\, scams based on magic\, and the first book written about magic. He will also tell of two famous magicians and the current magic scene. He will then show different styles of magic which will entertain and amuse.\n\nFor this lunch the ladiies will be with us.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/february-lunch-3/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250113T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250113T153000
DTSTAMP:20241207T152951Z
CREATED:20241207T152951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T152951Z
UID:14447-1736771400-1736782200@sevenoaks-probus.org.uk
SUMMARY:January lunch
DESCRIPTION:Chairman: Nick Hawkins\n\nSpeaker: Ian Worley and his talk is entitled “Racing through the Southern Ocean”.\n\nAfter working for many years in the City\, Ian decided he wanted some adventure in his life. In 1977 he saw an advert in the Times asking for volunteers to crew Great Britain II in a sailing race around Cape Horn. He was hooked and paid £4\,000 towards the cost of entering the sailing boat into the second Whitbread Round the World Race. He will tell the fascinating story of that adventure.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/january-lunch-3/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241209T153000
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SUMMARY:December Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Chairman: Nigel Jepps \nSpeaker is Peter Griffiths and his talk is entitled “A Lifetime in Aviation (with a fear of heights}” Part Two. \nPeter\, who has already given members part one of the above\, started flying for BOAC in 1967. During his career\, he has flown flying boats\, a freighter during the first Gulf War\, executive jets for the rich and famous\, and spent 29 years with Cathay Pacific. He has a rich fund of stories and will talk about the foibles of the rich and infamous on their private jets.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/december-lunch/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241111T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241111T153000
DTSTAMP:20240911T225235Z
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SUMMARY:November Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Chairman: David Williams \nSpeaker:  Guy Bartlett whose talk is entitled ” History of the Red Arrows”.  Guy is an aviation historian and UAV pilot.  He will talk about the Red Arrow pilots being amongst the most highly-qualified and experienced pilots within the RAF.  Each pilot is hand-picked and only a few will be given the privilege of representing the RAF both in the UK and abroad.  Guy is a very experienced speaker and his skill is rewarded by the fact that he is almost fully booked for 2025 already.  Not to be missed.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/november-lunch-2/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T230000
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SUMMARY:Annual Members and Ladies Night Dinner
DESCRIPTION:This important and enjoyable event in the Probus Calendar \nwill take place at the Pavilion Restaurant at Wildernesse House at 6.45 for 7.00 p.m. on Tuesday 15 October   2024. \nFurther details\, plus the application form can be obtained from our indefatigable organiser\, Michael Richardson (danemore@msn.com) \nDress code is dinner jacket or lounge suit\, and guests are wecome.  The cost is £40 per head.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/annualmembers-and-ladies-night-dinner/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T153000
DTSTAMP:20240911T225027Z
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SUMMARY:October Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Chairman:  Costi Zarifeh \nSpeaker is Dr. Geoffrey Mead and his talk “Landscapes of SE England.”  Geoff is an Associate Tutor with the Geography team at Sussex University.  He specialises in the landscapes of SE England in both urban and rural areas.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/october-lunch-2/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T150000
DTSTAMP:20240916T152504Z
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SUMMARY:September Walk
DESCRIPTION:The September walk on Thursday 19 September led by David Williams will be based on The Malt Shovel at Eynsford. Meet at 10:00 for a 10:15 start in the pub carpark (opposite the pub). The walk is 4½ miles in an anticlockwise direction\, over the river then a long upward\, but not steep\, climb over the railway to Eagle Heights with great views of Eynsford and the Darent Valley. Then south to Lullingstone Country Park and back along the river to Eynsford. Just two stiles on the railway crossing. Lunch is booked at The Malt Shovel for 12:45. If you would like to take part\, please contact David on williamsredcourt@gmail.co
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/september-walk-2/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240902T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240902T153000
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SUMMARY:September Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Chairman: \nSpeaker is Geoffrey Lewry and his talk is entitled “30 years of the Bell Book and Candle-New Scotland Yard”. \nGeoff spent 40 years in the Metropolitan Police of which 30 years were spent on the Anti-Terrorist Branch. He attended 75 bomb scenes of varying severity and has latterly served as the National Police Liaison Officer for the forensic Explosive Laboratory.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/september-lunch-2/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T150000
DTSTAMP:20240808T112312Z
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SUMMARY:August Walk
DESCRIPTION:Martin Lea will be leading the Medway Valley Walk\non Thursday 22nd August 2024 to start at 10.15am\nThe walk will commence and finish at\nThe Carpenters Arms\, Three Elms Lane\, Tonbridge  TN11 0AD\n\nIf you are coming from the Hadlow direction\, please note that Three Elms Lane is first on the left just past a filling station\, and the pub is not far along the lane on the left.\n\nThe walk is about 4 and a half miles long\, through attractive countryside  and also along The River Medway\, where we will visit two locks and also inspect some WW2 Defences. The Medway Valley at this location is pretty level with no steep gradients\, and no stiles. On the way back the path runs alongside the orchards of the Hadlow Place Estate.\nLunch will be at the Carpenters Arms. Please will you notify me by Tuesday 20th Aug. if you will be joining the walk and whether you wish to have lunch\, so that I can book a table. Anyone who just wants to come for lunch will be welcome.\n Look forward to seeing you on the 22nd.\n\nMartin Lea\nmartinlea1945@gmail.com  Tel: 01959 522639 or 07768 730542
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/august-walk/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240812T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240812T153000
DTSTAMP:20240701T095442Z
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SUMMARY:August Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Chairman: Nigel Jepps \n  \n  \nOur August speaker is Paul Whittle whose talk is entitled “River Kwai Railway”.  His talk tells of the infamous Burma to Thailand WW2 Death Railway\,  the iconic 1957 film\, and many differences between fact and film making.
URL:https://sevenoaks-probus.org.uk/event/august-lunch-2/
LOCATION:The Bat and Ball Centre\, The Bat and Ball Centre\, Crampton's Road\, Sevenoaks\, Kent\, TN14 5DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lunches
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