At Paignton Vista – The place to meet like minded retired Professional & Business men
For the second year running our President Chris Martin led nine members and their wives on a visit to Exeter to coincide with the annual Christmas Market.Website Secretary Tony Hare writes:-Last year's trip was duplicated again this year but without the distraction of snow . Once again we all travelled together on the train from... Continue Reading →
Report on the Paignton Probus Members Train Outing / Trip to Exeter on Thursday 30th November 2023 to see the Cathedral Green Christmas Market. Whilst Mother Nature tried her best to dampen our spirits on this day, she failed! The best she achieved was to dampen our overcoat’s. The weather in Paignton was cold and wet... Continue Reading →
Steam Train to Kingswear, Ferry to Dartmouth, Pleasure Boat to Totnes, Bus to Paignton This trip was organised by Chris Martin our new Chairman, and what a delight it turned out to be! Our Speaker Finder Paul Young reports:- We met at Paignton Station and boarded the steam train to Kingswear following which we crossed... Continue Reading →
The imposing frontage The Mess where we enjoyed tea and biscuits The Quarterdeck The Chapel The painting by WL Wylie Battle of Trafagar A fantastic tour with a very knowledgeable guide around this historic building opened in 1905.
General Manager Kevin Steele personally hosted the visit, his presentation and tour of their facilities, assisted by apprentices Becky Rose and Michael Wrenn was well conducted and thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. During the visit the group were able to see a Trent Turbine that could produce enough electricity to power the whole of... Continue Reading →
Inspection of the engines prior to a trip to Totnes.
Paignton Probus Club 