Bunbury Probus finds new home

After almost 40 years, the Bunbury Probus club has a home to call its own. Last month, the club, which gives retirees the opportunity to connect socially, moved from the Rose Hotel to its new Mary Street location in South Bunbury — the previous facility for the Girl Guides Hall. The club said due to COVID it was forced to move on from the Rose, and headed to the Bunbury Musical Comedy Group theatre for more than 12 months before settling into the Girl Guides Hall. Bunbury Probus president Claude English said the club had its first meeting at the new location on Friday, July 1. “The hall is large with room for the club to grow,” Mr English said. “The kitchen area is also large and could be used to cater for large groups and all other amenities are good. “May this be the start of many new members as the club can now proceed to play for the future.” The club meets on the first Friday of every month, and Mr English said they were eager to welcome new members. Bunbury Probus is the fourth oldest club in WA and is set to hold its 40th year anniversary on August 10 at the Bunbury Bowling Club.