The Friends manage a 2 acre woodland garden, with regular work parties maintaining and developing the site, in order that the gardens can be enjoyed by members of the public on their frequent open days. The gardens can be found down Kings Arms Yard off of the Market Square. The object of the Club is to bring together and foster good relations between Professional and Business men who have retired from their basic occupations. Probus is an International organization, with clubs in 23 countries and is growing rapidly. There is a Probus Chat Group on the Internet, with sub-groups covering genealogy, computers, wine, photography e.t.c.
Informality is the keynote of the clubs and the use of Christian names is encouraged.
The Ampthill Probus Club is an active one, currently restricting the number of members to 50. They meet once a month for a lunch, which is held at local country pubs, with speakers at alternate meetings. There are formal Ladies Invitation Luncheons twice a year and coffee mornings at the Wingfield Club most months, often followed by lunch at a local pub. Other activities include, barbecues, mystery tours and evening meals. No experience is necessary as full training will be given.