President: Bill Brown
Vice President: Alistair Hugh
Immediate Past President: Ian Gardner
Raith Probus Secretary: Allan Morton
Contact E Mail : RaithProbusSec@gmail.com
Treasurer: Charlie Low
The Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10:30am. We meet at Pathhead Parish Church Hall, 33 Harriet Street, Kirkcaldy KY1 2AG.
Secretary
FUTURE TALKS:
If any club member has had a particularly interesting career or has a hobby and wishes to share by giving a talk, please contact any committee member.
Welcome to new President Bill Brown and Vice President Alistair Hugh 2075
Raith Probus Club
Meeting Number 982
Pathhead Church 3rd March 2026
President Bill Brown opened the meeting at 10:30hrs.
Introduction to Speaker:
Speaker: Hamish Brown
Topic: “Fife Coastal Path”
Vote of Thanks: Charlie Low
Previous minutes, matters arising – Personal data protection, we understand everyone who
is able have returned the forms.
REPORTS
Membership: Bob Taylor
Reported the attendance numbers of 42 members present, 6 apologies and 0 guests.
IT: Robin McAlpine
Nothing to report.
Press: Malcolm Walker
Nothing to report.
Recorder: Bob Terras
Nothing to report.
Probus Website: Bob Terras
Nothing to report.
Treasurer: Charlie Low
February 2026 bank reconciliation shows a bank balance of £3,314. This figure takes into
consideration 3 unpresented cheques which are being followed up.
Welfare: Tom Reilly
I paid a visit to Douglas Hamill at his home on Tuesday the 24th of February. Douglas was on
top form and our conversation covered a wide range of topics. Douglas is still in the process
of making a full recovery from what was a difficult shoulder surgical procedure. Douglas
looks forward to returning to the Raith Probus meetings in the very near future.
I was in touch with Roy Daniels on Thursday the 26th February. Roy hopes to make a return
to the next Probus meeting later this month. Roy has recently being diagnosed with
Inflammatory Rheumatoid Arthritis, this is after two spells in Victoria Hospital and specialist
treatment at Queen Margaret Hospital at the end of last year. Roy is still working to regain
full fitness after treatment for a very difficult and painful ailment.
Secretary: Allan Morton
Nothing to report.
Vice-President: Alistair Hugh
Nothing to report.
STANDING ORDER REPORTS
Speakers: Charlie Low
Pursuing July to September availability.
Thanks to Peter Shields for providing transport for the speaker today.
Social: Alistair Hugh
Current plans:
• April Lunch at Fife College
o Two dates are now available on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd April due to large
number.
o Cost is £15.50 for 2 courses, tea/coffee and gratuities included
o Time is at 12.30pm
o Please pay at next Probus meeting, names to Alistair Hugh
• April 15th Coffee morning Weavers 10am
• June 9th Club Summer lunch
• June 17th Coffee morning Weavers 10am
• Sep 25 – 28 Coach holiday based in Strathpeffer (One day to Skye, one day to
Inverness), £299 pp double, £364 single. All names to Peter Shields (14 received so
far) including £50 deposit per person. No travel insurance is included.
• Oct 9th Annual Dinner
• In Planning Visit to a garden centre with meal
CONVENERS REPORTS
Cycling: John Chalmers
Nothing to report.
Gardening: Ron Steedman
Next expected gardening meeting is Thursday 19th March – 10am at Kirkcaldy Golf Club.
Further information: Ron Steedman.
Golf: Robin McAlpine
Nothing to report.
Lottery: Charlie Low
No further winning excitement in February, 2026.
Photography: Allister Todd
Next meeting Thursday 26th March, 10am at Kirkcaldy Golf Club.
Snooker: Malcolm Walker
Styx Snooker Club.
Every Friday: 11.00 to 13.00.
Further information: Malcolm Walker
Walkers: Ken Campbell
Last Tuesday, 9 members of our ‘Walking Group’ took part in a walk or should I say – climb
part hill & part stairs, to ascend Calton Hill in Edinburgh.
Starting from Kirkcaldy Bus Station at 10.08am, we travelled, using our invaluable ‘Bus Pass’
to Edinburgh, where we alighted at 11.15am. We then ventured to the foot of Calton Hill,
where we commenced our ‘Climb’. On reaching the top we then strolled casually around the
area, which I believe must be the highest point in Edinburgh, if not Lothian. Fortunately, the
weather was overcast but no rain, although quite windy. Where we enjoyed the wonderful
360-degree panoramic views over Edinburgh. We then descended the Hill and strolled down
to the Omni Centre, to arrive at our refreshment stop, where we enjoyed a sit down with
reasonable food & drinks at Wetherspoons. After which, it was then time to return to
Kirkcaldy, arriving back in Kirkcaldy at approx. 4pm.
A good time out was had by all and as I continually say, we would welcome other members,
who like camaraderie and slight exercise to join us in the future.
However, to conclude, should anyone be interested in joining us in the future, please give me
your details and like the rest of our ‘Group’ further information on our next Walk, will be
provided at one of our future Probus Meetings nearer the time.
The President passed on a message from Phil Bate that there is a magnificent display of
snowdrops currently at Balbirnie.
SPEAKER
The speaker was introduced by Charlie Low and was Hamish Brown on the topic of “Fife
Coastal Path”. This talk is a continuation of Hamish’s previous talk where he covered the
southern section of the coastal path. Hamish is a writer, lecturer and photographer
specialising in mountain and outdoor topics. He was born in Colombo in Sri Lanka and
educated in Dollar Academy. While there he explored the local hills which kindled an interest
in great outdoors. In 1994 his walking covered all Scottish Munros in 112 days, totalling 1,630
miles and ascending 289 peaks. He has also trekked in Corsica and Norway as well as walking
in the Andes, Atlas and Himalayan mountain ranges. During his National Service with the RAF
he travelled extensively in the Middle East and East Africa. He has written many books and
contributed to many publications.
Hamish showed a series of photographs taken on this walks of the Fife Coastal Parth starting
from the middle section of the coast at Largo Bay.
Largo Bay – This is a huge bay and actually includes Kirkcaldy with its high street that runs
from north to south (and not west to east as many believe)
Dumbarnie Links is a Scottish Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve (as well as a golf course) with
many interesting plants associated with the sea, as well as interesting bird life.
At the far end of the bay you come to Kincraig Point (a volcanic outcrop which is home to the
Elie Chain Walk). This has marked demonstrations of raised beaches due to ice movement during the ice ages. He explained how the sea level has changed over time as shown by the
raised beaches. It shows how the environment can change markedly over time.
There are the remains of gun emplacements at the point for defending the entrance to the
River Forth.
The Elie Chain Walk is a cliff walk with chains along the cliff face to hang onto – only for the
fittest! He investigated the origins of the chains and found they were installed in 1929.
Elie Bay and Earlsferry – Still travelling east he spotted a sexist notice on the golf club entrance
door stating it was for members & men only with a separate entrance for women. There is a
submarine periscope outside the club house mounted on a frame, from the submarine
‘Excalibar’ which was never put into service due to the cold war starting after it’s construction.
The periscope is used to see if the way is clear for your opening drive as you cannot see the
fairway at ground level.
Elie Church has an interesting clock tower with a three sided clock. This is due to no houses
being on one side of the church when it was built – Fifers being mean! The machinery from
the clock now drives the Edinburgh floral clock.
The Elie and Earlsferry Sailing Club’s first Commodore was an ex-Admiral with a nickname of
‘Bubbles’ as he advertised soap in his early days.
Elie Point has a fine lighthouse built in 1908 by David Stevenson.
The Lady’s Tower was created in 1760 by Lady Anstruther as she enjoyed a swim in the sea. A
changing room was underneath the tower and a bell was rung in the streets of the town to
tell everyone not to come near while she was swimming.
The Ardross Doocot, like many others, has strings around it to prevent rats climbing up the
walls to steal the bird eggs.
Further along we come to Newark Castle and its Doocot. Originally a proposed site for the
Burrell Collection which had to be situated away from city pollution.
St. Monans Church was an important marker for ships as much of the East Neuk land around
it is flat.
Near the famous St. Monans Windmill can be seen the remains of the salt pans where salt
was burned out of sea water. To get 1 tonne of salt it took 16 tonnes of coal and 32 tonnes of
water. The windmill was used to transport saltwater up the hill even at low tide.
Pittenweem has many of the red roofed houses with tiles from the low counties (traded for
salt). The harbour is the only one with shipping still taking place nowadays.
The Winter Guest (1997), a film directed by Alan Rickman, was filmed on location in the East
Neuk. Key filming spots included the coastal towns of Pittenweem, Elie, and Earlsferry.
Pittenweem Church also acted as a tollbooth with the towers being very sturdy for reasons of
defence. There was also a prison where the prisoners were kept immediately under the bells.
St. Fillan’s Cave has a passage up to the religious buildings on top. It includes a pool of ice cold
water.
Next is Anstruther where we find Buckie House with shells on the external walls added in
Victorian times
The Melville Manse, also known as The Watch Tower, is a late 16th century manse which
stands on a hill above Anstruther. When the Spanish Armada came around the coast, a ship
capsized with the crew eventually ending up in Anstruther. Melville rescued and helped the
men who after a while returned to Spain. This good deed helped men from a Scottish ship
which got into trouble off Spain where the men were helped to avoid being tortured by the
Spanish Inquisition by some of the men rescued by Melville.
Cellardyke has another excellent harbour with old style fishermen’s cottages in the
surrounding streets. The QE2 anchored off Cellardyke for the year 2000 centenary golf at St.
Andrews with visitors being transferred by all of the busses in Fife!
The Caves of Caiplie were carved out by the sea but are now higher than sea level. The caves
were used by farmers to house livestock and as a doocot.
We then reach Crail with its lovely harbour, the most remote of the East Neuk villages. This is
Hamish’s favourite town where he once lived. On the beach you can find circular remains of
fossilised trees in amongst the rocks. Near the Church is a Mort House to store the dead for a
month or two. An inscription reads “Erected for securing the dead”.
Fife Ness is where we turn the corner of Fife to head north, 19 miles from Dunbar across the
estuary.
The Carr Rocks had to be protected by a light ship as it was too dangerous to build a
lighthouse. All that remains is a pole on the rocks. The light ship is now rusting away in
Dundee, needing much repair. The similar Bell Rock, off the Angus coast, sank 70 ships in
1799.
North Carr Lightship when in Anstruther in April 1993
Balcomie Beach hosted one of the first RNLI lifeboat stations, opened in 1884.
Next is Cambo with its wonderful visitor centre, café, gardens and impressive snowdrops.
And so we come to the end of our tour, just south of St. Andrews.
Questions
I found it very interesting that Kirkcaldy High Street is north to south and not west to east –
Yes, not always appreciated.
Any other places you are still to visit? – I have a passion for snowdrops, but are unable to visit
many places at my age
The Vote of Thanks was given by Charlie Low who explained that there is so much to discover
around the Fife Coastal Path.
NEXT MEETING
Date: 17th March 2026
Speaker: Marion Todd
Topic: Killing People for a Living
Vote of Thanks: John Fairfull
AOCB:
None
The meeting closed at 11:34hrs.
Allan Morton
Secretary
Probus Website: www.probusonline.org/raith-of-kirkcaldy/
Secretary Email: RaithProbusSec@gmail.com
24th February 2026 Mystery Walk Edinburgh
Coffee Day 18th Feb
Raith Probus Golf 15th January 2026
Future Walk West Wemyss 13th January 2026
Walking Group,
Here are the details of our next ‘Walk’ to West Wemyss on the 13th Jan., plus some photos for display on the Screen & Web for next Tuesday’s meeting :-
Date of Walk :- Tuesday 13th January.
Location :- West Wemyss.
Date of Walk :- Tuesday 9th December.
Finally, our next group ‘Walk’ will be advised at our January Meeting.
Walkers
Destination – East Lomond
11th November 2025
Antartica Team Selection- Test
Largo Law view Team Assembly Point Testing Equipment
Passed the Test Largo Law
Top of the Leader board
Hole in One on My Travels
Vliedburg Netherlands
Vliedburg Netherlands
Loch Fitty October 2025
Photographic Competition 2025
Ragnar Ingebrigsten John Chalmers John Chalmers
Ken Millar Allister Todd John Chalmers
Allister Todd Ragner Ingebrigsten Ken Millar
Ragnar Ingebrigsten Allister Todd Ken Millar
Walking Group next outing Tuesday 30th September 2025. Blairadam Forest
Weavers Coffee October 2025
Portmoak Gliding Day
After our talk at the last meeting, 4th Sept has been fixed for a Raith Probus , Gliding Day experience. Near Loch Leven.
3 members interested need at least 4 for the day.
Jack Lowther will fill you in.
“Fly Like a Bird”
Invitation visit to Phil Bate’s home in Glenrothes on Monday
25th of August.
26 August 2025 ‘Walk’ around Letham village and on to Monimail.
Some of our ‘Group’ car shared at various points, to eventually meet up at our final destination in Letham around 10.00. When we commenced our walk along a single track road, avoiding traffic along the way.
The weather was fortunately with us in this outing on a beautiful sunny morning, despite the forecast of rain, etc. We continued our ‘Walk / Stroll’ along the prescribed route eventually coming across the 18th century Monimail Parish Church, which is unbelievably up for sale and hopefully can be seen in the photograph, if any one has a bob or two for ownership !!!! From there, it was a short amble to Monimail and it’s historic cemeteries, where we ventured in to a church yard and cemetery, where nine Fife Council vans were parked and on enquiring into this very expensive rebuild of a building with only two adjacent walls in one of the farthest areas to be visited, was this a priority investment for our ratepayers ? ?, what with potholes, etc, Sorry, but my hackles are on a very extreme high. !!!!
Anyhoo, this apart we then visited Monimail Tower, which was the residence of the Archbishop of St Andrews for many a year. Again hopefully the photograph will show the simple life of a man of his stature and considering the power he held.
By this time, as it was nearing 12.00 and after our two hour sojourn, it was time to head to the ‘Bridgend Cafe / Farm Shop’ for our well-deserved enjoyable lunchtime refreshments. After which we all returned to Kirkcaldy and home around 2.00ish.
Hopefully, the photographs, which are shown on the screen and also on the Web Site, will provide some of the ambience, which we generate during our ‘Walks’ Thanks to Allan for those.
Again I would take this opportunity to thank Phil for his reconnoitring of the route, which is not necessarily the easiest of tasks, given that he advised our ‘Group’ that our ‘Walk’ was on country roads, omitting the fact that there were one or two inclines !!!!!! Again in an apparent futile gesture, we would invite any member to Join us and get some exercise !!!!!!
Finally, details of our September ‘Walk’,
Weavers Coffee Morning
2025 Walking Group Musselburgh
Roman Bridge
2025 Garden Competition
2025 Butterflies
Burnett Moth Cinnebar Moth Comma
Common Blue Common Blue Female Common Blue
Green Veined White Meadow Brown Female Ringlet
Ringlet Underwing Small Tortoishell Small Tortoishell Underwing
Wall Brown Wall Brown Underwing Speckled Wood
Small Heath Underwing Green Lacewing Vespilloides Beetle (Sexton Beetle)
24 June 2025 Formonthills
Garden
27th May Walking Group – St Andrews
25 April 2025 Easter Snooker – Challenge
Raith Probus snooker contestants entered the Arena at Styx in Kirkcaldy on 25th April 2025 for the Easter Egg challenge.
A simple task for the session.
Seven members present with the winner over the whole session to achieve the highest break on the day.
Ken Campbell put the other competitors under immediate pressure in minutes with a commanding score of 11.
The day developed with various descriptive cheers and comments in a foreign language of Bistardo following another miss.
On table one a threesome was in play trying to pot a red sitting within the jaws of a corner pocket.
Yes, three attempts by the players involved who failed miserably to increase their score.
Our Vice President calmly with cue in hand showed the way on the fourth attempt to pot the red ball to great acclaim
We had to wait until almost the end of the session when a resounding cheer echoed through the building.
After almost two hours and within the last 5 minutes we had our worthy winner with a great break score on the day of 17,
Ken Miller.
Bowls
Jack Lowther: showed the trophy he won in the Probus Invitation Indoor Bowls championship which is competed for by clubs from Perth and Fife. The downside is that as he claims he got carried away in the heat of competition and won, so now he has to organise next year’s competition.
Walking group
.Next walk 27th May 2025
Could I please ask that those intending to join this ‘Walk’ give Ken Campbell their names to avoid any unwarranted delays at the Station or missing anyone out on the trip.
Secretary
.Michael Bruce Way
March planned walk , details to follow.
Michael Bruce poem below.
Virtue and Happiness in the Country
How blest the man who, in these peaceful plains,
Ploughs his paternal field; far from the noise,
The care, and bustle of a busy world!
All in the sacred, sweet, sequester’d vale
Of solitude, the secret primrose-path
Of rural life, he dwells; and with him dwell
25 February 2025
Riverside Park
Thanks to K Campbell for the photographs
Special thanks to the photographer for the day Ken Campbell
Bob Terras Raith Probus Club
Walking Group
Future Walk
PHOTOGRAPHS:
Balbirnie Dec 2024
2024 Kinghorn to Kirkcaldy Walk
2024 Burntisland Visit
2024 Photograph Competition
2024 October Tayport
sdr
2024 September Elie
2024 August Pittenweem
2024 July Forth & Clyde Canal Edinburgh
2024 July Forth & Clyde Canal Edinburgh
Silverburn to Lower Largo – 28 May 2024
Dundee Riverside walk 23rd April 2024
Kinghorn Loch March 2024
Murrayfield November 2023
Aberdour to Dalgety Bay – 24th October 2023
“Christmas” Highest Break
Birnie and Gaddon Lochs – 26 Sept. 2023
Loch Ore Meadows 29 August 2023 – Walking Group
Gardening Group Competition 2023.
Blackford July 2023
Burntisland to Aberdour – 27th June 2023
Golf – Scoonie GC – 22nd June 2023
Fountainbridge to Slateford – May 2023
Hampden – May 2023
Bunnet Stane
Winner of ” The Great Easter Break” is Jack Lowther.
Raith Probus cyclists -March 2023
Raith Probus walk -March 2023
Loch Leven 28 February 2023
Loch Leven walk 14 Feb 2023
Scots Night 2023
Annual Quiz Winners 2023
Golf New Year Meal
Snooker Champ 2022 – John Johnson.
Excellent break of 38 (4 Blacks, 1 Blue and 5 Reds).
Formonthills walk 22November 2022
Cramond Walk 29-Nov-2022
Slateford to Dean Bridge Walk, Edinburgh
25th October 2022
Annual Dinner October 2022
Kirkcaldy half-marathon course 21st September – 13.5 miles
Dean Bridge to Murrayfield walk – August 2022
Flower Competition 2022
1- Jim Neilson; 2 – Andy Morrison; 3 – Ron Steedman.
Incoming President Bob Terras and Vice President Colin Johnston
Cycling. A successful outing was held on the West Fife Way.
40th Anniversary of the founding of Raith Probus Club
Ian Gunn – Highest break 27 May 2022
Big Break winner – Ken Campbell. 22 points.
Lundin Links outing 21st April.
Big break winner, Ken Miller 12 points!!
North Queensferry August 2021
Balbirnie and Braes Loan, Markinch 29 Jun 2021 (at last we’ve got a new member!)
Markinch Heritage Rural Walk
Letham Glen walk – 28 July 2020
Lockdown Walking group July 2020
Walkers – 26 November 2019 – Formonthills, Glenrothes.
Amazon visit November 2019
Cyclists.
Visit to Tulliallan.
Crossgates Gardeners
Wullie’s allotment
Doubles Competition July 2019
Cramond Walkers October 2019
Cyclists – Loch Leven
CONSTITUTION AND RULES OF RAITH PROBUS CLUB OF KIRKCALDY
1.
.
Title
The club shall be called Raith Probus Club of Kirkcaldy
2. Aims and Objectives
The purpose of the Club is to provide a regular meeting point for retired business and professional men who appreciate and value in their retirement increased social contacts and opportunities to meet others in similar circumstances. The club shall be non-political and non- sectarian.
3. Membership
(i) The total of active members shall not exceed one hundred.
Membership shall be open to all professional and business men aged sixty years or over, resident in Kirkcaldy and District, who have fully or partially retired from their normal business or profession. The restriction regarding residence or age may be waived at the discretion of the Committee. Applications for membership shall be sponsored by two existing members and shall be subject to approval by the Committee. Admission to the Club shall be determined by interview of the proposed new member by the President and two other Committee members.
(ii) Honorary Life Membership
Any member wishing to make a nomination for election to Honorary Life Membership should do so in writing to the Secretary at the latest by March in any year. This nomination should be kept private and not communicated to any other member (including the nominee)
In April each year the Executive Committee should consider any nominations for election to Honorary Life Membership and decide if such nomination(s) should be recommended.
Such members shall be those who, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, have contributed service of an outstanding nature to the Club and who have shown a sustained interest in the Club or the community
iii) If any member conducts himself in a manner which discredits the Club, or acts willfully in contravention of the Constitution of the Club, the Executive Committee shall have the power to suspend that member until the matter can be fully considered at the next meeting of the Executive Committee. A letter shall be written to the member notifying him of the allegations against him and the basis of the allegations, inviting him to a meeting to discuss the matter, and advising him that he has the right to be accompanied by any member of his choice. If, subsequently, a member is called upon to resign and fails to comply within fourteen days after the request is dispatched, he will be expelled from the Club. The member shall have the right to appeal against the disciplinary decision of the full Committee and this must be lodged in writing with the Secretary within fourteen days of the Committee’s decision. In the event of an appeal, this will be heard by an Appeals Committee comprising of three of the most recent available Past Presidents of the Club. At that meeting the member has the right to be accompanied by a member of his choice. The Appeals Committee decision shall be final.
(iv) Honorary Life Membership
Any member wishing to make a nomination for election to Honorary Life Membership should do so in writing to the Secretary at the latest by March in any year. This nomination should be kept private and not communicated to any other member (including the nominee)
In April each year the Executive Committee should consider any nominations for election to Honorary Life Membership and decide if such nomination(s) should be recommended.
Such members shall be those who, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, have contributed service of an outstanding nature to the Club and who have shown a sustained interest in the Club or the community
4. Office Bearers
(i) There shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Secretary, Recorder, Press Correspondent, Social Convener, Speaker’s Convener and Welfare Officer and the general affairs of the Club shall be managed by the Committee of those Officers with the Immediate Past President and the various Conveners, whose names can be found on the current membership list. Within this group the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Secretary, Welfare Officer, Press Correspondent, Recorder, IT Correspondent and Immediate Past President shall constitute the Executive Committee.
(ii) The President of the Club shall hold office for one year, unless there are extenuating reasons why this period should be extended. Officers and Committee members shall be eligible for re- election each year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). If for any reason an AGM cannot be held then these office bearers’ term of office shall be extended until such times as an AGM, or an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) can be constituted.
Six members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum and the Committee shall have the power to co-opt and appoint one or more Sub-Committees. Committee Conveners shall be able to co-opt members who may have expertise useful for any issues under consideration by that Committee. In the event of it being unlikely that the President can continue to officiate then the Vice President shall assume the role of President with the appointment of a new Vice President. Both these officials will see out that presidential year and assume the posts in the next year i.e. there will be no appointments for these posts at the AGM at the end of the retired President’s year of office.
In the event of there being any reason necessitating a suspension of meetings or in the event of closure of the Club all committee members shall remain in office until an EGM can be called to review the situation.
(ii) An Executive Committee (see 4.1) shall have the power to manage any urgent or unforeseen event or set of circumstances which may arise.
5. Meetings
- The regular meetings shall take place at a suitable venue in the Kirkcaldy area and will be held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10:30am and at such intervals as may be decided by the Committee.
- An Annual General Meeting shall be held in June of each year at such time and place as may be determined by the Committee. At least two weeks’ notice of such meeting must be given in writing to each member.
- The Secretary shall call a Special General Meeting on the written request of not less than fifteen members and shall give to all members, in writing, at least two weeks’ notice of such a meeting.
(iv) Voting at all meetings, including Committee meetings, shall be by a show of hands or by ballot if so desired. In the event of an equal division of votes: the Chairman of the meeting shall have a second or casting vote,
6. Visitors
Members may introduce male guests at meetings, but the same guest shall not be brought to a meeting more than six times in any Presidential year and may not attend the Annual General Meeting, but would be welcome to participate in Club activities.
7.
Subscriptions
- There shall be an annual subscription, the amount of which shall be determined each year at the Annual General Meeting. The subscription year shall run from September to August each year. Any member joining during the subscription year shall be required to pay the whole or part subscription depending on the date of joining. (see 7 iii). Life members will not be required to pay an annual subscription. Members who are unable to attend regularly but wish to remain in membership can do so by payment of their subscription.
- To confirm membership all subscriptions should be paid by the last day in August in any year unless the Club is unable to meet for an extended period due to unforeseen circumstances.
(iii) Months left in current subscription year:
September – November 100% of current subscription.
December – February 75% of current subscription.
March – May 50% of current subscription.
June – August 25% of current subscription.
8.
Capital Expenditure
Expenditure, other than revenue expenditure, will be brought before the Treasurer and one other Executive Committee member for approval, who would then consider and decide on the proposed purchase. The Treasurer would then inform the Executive Committee at the next scheduled meeting.
If necessary, the request, if not approved by these two Executive Committee members, may be referred to the Committee of the Club for consideration and either approval or rejection of the request.
9.
Accounts
A Receipts and Payments account for the Financial Year to 31st March shall be prepared, and after audit by two members of the Club appointed at the previous Annual General Meeting, be present for approval at the Annual General Meeting.
10.
Constitution Amendments
Any amendment or addition to the constitution can only be made at the Annual General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting convened for that purpose.
Any proposed amendment or addition to the constitution should be given to The Secretary and President with the names of the proposer and seconder so that members may be informed at least 14 days prior to the meeting that will consider these.
Any proposed amendment or addition to the constitution shall only be enacted if at least two thirds of the members present vote in favour.
The foregoing Constitution and Rules were agreed at the AGM meeting of the Club on 17th June 2025, and as amended at General Meetings.
Signed
Bill Brown Allan Morton
President………… …………………… Secretary………… ……………………