Hemel Hempstead Probus

2026

15th October
Clive Trott investigates ‘Modern Piracy in Somalia’ and the international countermeasures to this maritime danger. Clive formerly acted as Chief of Staff for the EU mission in Mogadishu.

19th November
Murray Craig delivers "Exploring the City." With extensive knowledge of London’s past, Murray returns to analyze the distinctive heritage of the 110 Livery Companies.

17th December
Yuletide Social Gathering – More details will be announced shortly

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21st January
Paul Barwick recounts the life of Eddie Chapman: The Infamous Double Agent

Eddie Chapman was a career lawbreaker who resisted authority from childhood. While jailed in Jersey during the 1940 Nazi occupation, he chose to flip from a convicted thief into a secret operative for the Third Reich to evade imprisonment.

18th February
Bob Sinfield presents ‘The Nautical Life of Peter Sellers’ – A deep dive into the brilliant, erratic, and singular genius of a legendary comedy figure.


18th March
Steve Bird examines Wellington: Beyond Waterloo. Learn how a musically inclined young man evolved into the mythical ‘Iron Duke’ through his various military successes and failures.

15th April
Roy Smart presents ‘Out of Africa’ – This presentation is now confirmed.


20th May
Alan Fitzgerald uncovers the Hidden Wonders of London. From secret underground waterways and ancient Roman foundations to the cryptic ‘ghost stations’ of the Tube, explore the capital’s dark secrets.

18th June
Andy Stewart details The 1918 Siberian Intervention. What led a global alliance to deploy forces to Russia? Discover the enigma of the Tsar’s missing gold and the political ripples still influencing Putin today.


15th July
CPRE Hertfordshire discusses Shielding Our Local Landscape. Understand the heritage of our county and the active missions to protect the splendor of our rural environment.

19th August
Mike Barbakoff presents Secret St. Albans. While many recognize its Roman history, few know its crucial role in WWII covert ops. This session utilizes fresh research from the National Archives.


16th September
Kevin Patience presents ‘Life as a Salvage Master’. From his RAF diving training to managing high-risk marine salvages in Kenya and Bahrain, Kevin recounts highlights from a daring commercial career.


21st October
Peter Altman weighs in on The Truth About Alien Life. Utilizing scientific data and evidence-based logic, Peter audits UFO sightings and abduction tales, ending with a unique view on alien reality.


18th November
John Wyatt exposes ‘The Reality of Bombing Conspiracies’. Get expert perspectives on high-profile incidents like the Litvinenko and Hariri deaths, aviation bombings, and the Gulf War flares.

16th December
Tony Tutton – Holiday Entertainment. Specific information regarding this end-of-year festive performance will be disseminated to all members very soon.