October 2019
Speaker for 22nd October 2019
24/10/19 20:30
Club President Dr John McGlade greets Philip Tweedie, with Club members John Christy (L) and Eric Fulton (R)
Coleraine Probus and the 148th 'Open'
President, John McGlade warmly welcomed guest speaker, Philip Tweedie when he recently visited the club to talk about “The 148th Open Golf Championship”. Philip's presentation was part talk and part showing some special videos made to commemorate the event at the Royal Portrush Gulf Club, where Philip is the club captain.
Coleraine Probus and the 148th 'Open'
President, John McGlade warmly welcomed guest speaker, Philip Tweedie when he recently visited the club to talk about “The 148th Open Golf Championship”. Philip's presentation was part talk and part showing some special videos made to commemorate the event at the Royal Portrush Gulf Club, where Philip is the club captain.
Speaker for 15th October 2019
18/10/19 19:46
President Dr John McGlade greets Alison McCaughan, with Club members Graham Kane (L) and Jim Nesbitt (R) - (Jim complained we made him look too short last time!)
Coleraine Probus visit 'The Diamond' in four centuries
Alison McCaughan, guest speaker at the recent Probus Club meeting, had members fascinated as she told the story of our town centre over the last 400 years. From asking everyone to close their eyes and imagine they were in the centre of Coleraine, and posing the simple question "what did you see in the Diamond today?"
Coleraine Probus visit 'The Diamond' in four centuries
Alison McCaughan, guest speaker at the recent Probus Club meeting, had members fascinated as she told the story of our town centre over the last 400 years. From asking everyone to close their eyes and imagine they were in the centre of Coleraine, and posing the simple question "what did you see in the Diamond today?"
Speaker for 8th October 2019
11/10/19 14:15
President Dr John McGlade greets John Richardson, with Second Vice President John McKegney (L) and Past President John Henry (R) - 'The Four Johns!'
Coleraine Probus and the joys of banking in the 50s
President John McGlade gave a warm welcome to members and then introduced the speaker for a recent Probus meeting, John Richardson. John's the topic was “Banking Travel - The Early Days.” After a 40-year banking career with the Northern Bank, John had an abundance of amusing stories and fine collection of period photos to enhance the stories he told.
Coleraine Probus and the joys of banking in the 50s
President John McGlade gave a warm welcome to members and then introduced the speaker for a recent Probus meeting, John Richardson. John's the topic was “Banking Travel - The Early Days.” After a 40-year banking career with the Northern Bank, John had an abundance of amusing stories and fine collection of period photos to enhance the stories he told.
Speaker for 1st October 2019
05/10/19 14:59
Club Vice President Derick Woods greets Matt Scrimgeour, with Rotary Club Liaison Officer Liam Hickey (L) and Past President Jim Archer (R)
Coleraine Probus looks at Causeway Coast Tourism
Brief summery:
The Vice President, Derick Woods, introduced this mornings speaker, Matt Scrimgeour, the topic of his talk being “The National Trust North Coast Impact Study.” Matt, a Scottish resident in Ballycastle for 10 years, is part of an independent Company of Consultants who at present are engaging with local residents of the north coast as part of the N.T. Assessment surrounding the impact of tourism growth in the area.
Coleraine Probus looks at Causeway Coast Tourism
Brief summery:
The Vice President, Derick Woods, introduced this mornings speaker, Matt Scrimgeour, the topic of his talk being “The National Trust North Coast Impact Study.” Matt, a Scottish resident in Ballycastle for 10 years, is part of an independent Company of Consultants who at present are engaging with local residents of the north coast as part of the N.T. Assessment surrounding the impact of tourism growth in the area.
