For Retired Professional and Business Men

Probus Clubs are established in large numbers in the United Kingdom and Eire, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Belgium and the Netherlands and to a lesser extent in the USA, France, Germany, Spain and many other countries throughout the world.
Welwyn Garden City and Caterham can claim the original clubs, formed in 1965 by active members of their local Rotary Club, to provide fellowship opportunities. Expansion was supported by Rotary International and in due course this led to the formation of the Hemel Hempstead Club who in turn formed Boxmoor and District Probus Club in 1982 (see History of Boxmoor Probus Club).
Membership comprises retired business and professional men and women, as well as those from such areas as education, government and the church. Indeed, Probus is open to anyone who has had some measure of responsibility in any field of endeavour and seeks to associate with like minded people. All clubs are strictly non-sectarian and non-political. We are a member of the national group of Probus Clubs and a copy of the quarterly magazine is provided for our members. Each club is autonomous and there is no central organisation. Some are all male, some all female and some are mixed. Most organise meetings monthly, with speakers and arrange outings, theatre trips and other activities; others meet more frequently. All set out to entertain, interest and occasionally to educate their members.

The Boxmoor and District Probus Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church Hall, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, at 10am for 10.30am. It has a very lively male membership of 110, plus 10 Honorary Life Members, and achieves high attendance levels at all meetings and other events. Since formation, it has placed great emphasis on attracting high quality, entertaining speakers dealing with a wide range of subjects.
The annual subscription is just £10.00. The wives and partners of members are invited to join their menfolk on visits and special events. More detailed information is given about our meetings, guest speakers and programme of visits on the other pages of this web-site.

Whilst membership is limited to 110 and there is normally a waiting list, this does not prevent us from giving a warm welcome to potential members, who are cordially invited to be our guests until a vacancy occurs. For more information, email us at: membership

Beautiful Boxmoor - some local scenes.

Photograph by Mary Cobill. Reflections in the Grand Union Canal. This view across the canal shows the trees in their autumn colours, reflected in the still waters of the canal. One of the many canal boats (converted into living accommodation) is moored on the right bank. Click the picture for a larger image.

Photograph by Mary Cobill. Autumn colours in Ashridge Park. A beautiful display of autumn colours in the woodland at Ashridge. - November 2007. Click the picture for a larger image.

Photograph by Mary Cobill. The tree-lined walk across Station Moor. This footpath crosses the moor toward the railway station and provides a wecome diversion from the busy roadway.

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