Naval talk at Mansfield Probus Club's latest meeting

By Neil SmithContributor
Published 16th Nov 2022, 11:56 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2022, 11:57 BST
Club President Mike Hawley welcomes speaker Andy Parks.Club President Mike Hawley welcomes speaker Andy Parks.
Club President Mike Hawley welcomes speaker Andy Parks.
Members of Mansfield Men’s Probus Club gathered for their monthly lunch and to hear a speaker.

Mansfield Men’s PROBUS club met for their November monthly meeting, when 34 members enjoyed a delicious meal at the Oakham Suite on Nottingham Road.President Mike Hawley is pictured, left, welcoming the after-lunch speaker, Andy Parks – himself a club member – who gave an account of his life in the Merchant Navy, starting at the age of 16 as an apprentice on cargo vessels and ending his career as master of a luxury cruise liner.The club would welcome new members – over 65 or retired – and anyone interested in joining should contact the club secretary on 01623 623884.