About Us

'Probus' is a local network of clubs for retired or partially retired professional & businesspeople. The world-wide movement began in England in the mid-1960s and there are now around 2,000 clubs throughout the UK.

This club was formed on 23rd February 1995 and the inaugural meeting with 34 founder members was held on 6th April that year.

Out of the current 33 members and 22 associate members 2 are founder members. The club is a relaxed social fellowship that is non-political and non-sectarian.

Activities were set up to include lunch meetings with speakers; excursions and theatre trips; walks and pub lunches; coffee mornings; as well as specialist social events including golf.

The Chanctonbury Probus Club members mostly live in the Storrington, West Chiltington and Pulborough areas of West Sussex close to the South Downs’ Chanctonbury Ring, a landmark of beautiful trees on Chanctonbury Hill north of Worthing.

Usually on the first Thursday of the month we hold convivial meetings with lunch at the Findon Manor Hotel at Findon, where we conduct some business and enjoy presentations from speakers. 

Most months we organise club walks in the delightful West Sussex countryside after which a pub lunch is most welcome.

Throughout the year we hold events and occasional day excursions of interest to the club's membership and families, these include theatre trips, visits, ten-pin bowling, Petanque, Croquet etc. From time-to-time trips away for a few days are organised to places of interest in the UK and in mainland Europe.

The Club has an active golfing group with an annual programme of about 6 events held around West Sussex.

In addition to Members, we have Associate Members. Associate Members are the partners of deceased members, members who can no longer take an active part in the club and former members who have moved away but wish to stay in touch.

The club appoints a series of Officers who manage the club's affairs and are appointed at the annual general meeting that is held in May each year. There are also appointments made by the committee to help the smooth running of the club.

The Club Secretary holds the Club Rules.

The club is friendly and welcoming, if you are interested in joining Chanctonbury Probus 
Club, please use the 'Contact Us' page on this website.