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What a Probus club website needs

Retired and semi-retired people look up Probus clubs to find a friendly, local social group with speakers and outings. They are often new to the area or recently stopped work, so they want to know whether there are vacancies and what a typical meeting is like.

What to publish

• The speaker programme for the year, with date, speaker and topic.
• Membership vacancies or waiting list status, which is often the first question asked.
• Where and when you meet, whether lunch is included and the usual cost.
• Which club you are, men's, ladies' or combined, and your area or association links.
• Outings, lunches and special-interest groups with a contact for each.
• How to visit as a guest and who to speak to beforehand.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Not saying whether the club is full, so enquiries go unanswered and people lose interest.
• Printing the programme only in a newsletter, so searchers never see it.
• Small grey text and tiny buttons; many visitors browse on a tablet and read larger type.

Frequently asked questions