LAUNCESTON Men's Probus Club has welcomed a new chairman.

Past chairman Geoff Ware handed over the Chain of Office to incoming chairman Mike Cunniffe.

Mike has had a career in the management of Black and Decker, and has now settled in Launceston with his wife Pauline.

In his farewell address, Geoff told members how much he had enjoyed his term of office and remarked on the success of several social trips last year.

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