About Us

Introduction: Gorway Probus Club was founded in 1982 for retired and semi-retired men with Professional & Business backgrounds and is one of a number of Probus Clubs in the Walsall area. (Note, there are also Ladies Probus Clubs in the area) The Club comprises a lively bunch of men with an age range spanning from the 60s to the 90s. With such a group of experienced people there is a wealth of knowledge to both share and of course to learn and this is done in an atmosphere of friendship and fellowship at Club meetings. Walsall is located in the south of the ancient County of Staffordshire, 8 miles north west of Birmingham and 6 miles to the east of Wolverhampton. Meetings: Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday morning of each month at 10,00am at the Aldridge Masonic Hall, The Compass Suites, The Green, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8NH and last around two hours (Click for map). The first part takes the form of a business meeting when the Club Officers and Activity Leaders update all members on the section activities. Once the business is over, there is a five minute talk by one of the members on any topic they choose. There is then a coffee break which gives members an opportunity to circulate and exchange greetings and views, there is never a shortage of conversation !! Following the coffee break there is a more formal talk, usually by a visiting speaker, and these cover a wide range of subjects followed by a question and answer session. Activities: Members can also enjoy regular participation in outdoor bowls (indoors in the winter), snooker, computers and walking. The above activities are supplemented by visits to various places of interest, skittle evenings, theatres and holidays. Ladies are invited to join in these activities along with two celebration lunches each year. Welfare: Welfare is an important issue and the well being of our indisposed members is monitored by an Almoner who updates members at each meeting. Membership: The Club is non political, non sectarian and autonomous although part of a wider movement. Club membership is limited to 75. Applications for membership are most welcome provided the application is supported by two members who have been members for 2 years.

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Gorway Probus Club (GPC) has put into place procedures to protect GPC members’ personal information and members have been advised. The advice given to members includes, what information is collected, how it is used and by whom and who to contact to delete all or part of their data. Members have also been advised that their personal information will always remain within the Club and will not be used in any way for marketing purposes. Members have signed up to their data being protected by these procedures.