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PROBUS TABLE CLOTH MOTIF

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Overview

A circular gold and red PROBUS motif with three pieces of Velcro attached to affix to the tablecloth (item 60A). It has a gold segmented perimeter with a red strip along the bottom, with [PROBUS] highlighted in gold lettering. The centre is red with a gold letter [P].

Historical information

Probus clubs are clubs for retired or semi-retired business or professional people. The movement operates worldwide, in some places Rotary Clubs sponsor Probus Clubs, but many clubs are stand-alone entities. Armadale Probus Club ran from 1987 to 2013, holding their meetings on the third Monday of every month, with outings on the fourth Monday of the month.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2016.60B

Item type

Manchester

Themes

People
Social History

Material

Cotton

Keywords

Probus Club

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Statement of significance

This object is part of collection associated with community service organisations and clubs that have operated within the City of Armadale. Service clubs such as The Lions Club, Rotary or the Probus Club offer opportunities for local community members to network, socialise and raise funds for a variety of community projects locally, national and international. Service clubs not only provide residents with opportunities to connect locally but also with other similar clubs across the country and the globe.

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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