Month: August 2025

Barton’s Mill in Old Basing was the picturesque venue this year for the Probus Club Summer Pub Lunch that has been an annual event since its inception in 1996.

A party of twenty eight consisting of members and wives/lady friends was hosted by President Stephen and Margaret Thair. Dining almost al fresco, guests were seated under a large tent like structure no doubt to keep diners cool in this summer’s heat but on our visit proved to be a good shelter against the intermittent but desperately need rain.

Weather concerns aside, our dining steward, Paul Klinger, had worked closely with the pub’s management which ensured everyone received the meal selection of their choice.

August means only two magazines were available for our publicity notice which were the Kempshott Kourier and the Link magazine covering Oakley and surrounding villages. The Mayor’s Facebook page featured his visit to our July meeting, the Basinga Extra ran a previous report about our new Executive Committee and a rare appearance in the Basingstoke Gazette completed this quiet month.