We had a good day’s play on a speedy, dried out lawn, in which our visitors proved successful, winning 4-0 ( and winning the league). All concluded with an excellent tea in the sunshine.
Sun 12 July
Steampunk
Alison introduced members of King’s Lynn Steampunk Society to the delights of croquet. A colourful crew…
Mon 29 June
We were pleased to welcome David Wise for a friendly match at Downham Croquet Club, with two friends from Pinchbeck CC. David, who is a scratch player, comes over for a couple of months in our summer to experience the delights of a number of croquet clubs in England. After a close finish in the top finals at Cheltenham he dropped in on our little club in Stow Hall Gardens and gave a very good demonstration of how the game is for someone who plays at his level. The opposition was 16 points ahead. Time was not far from being called. Notwithstanding the fact that our mower was on the blink so the grass was rather long, David ran all 12 hoops and peeled partner through three, pegged out and thus achieved an honourable draw. The assembled crew withdrew to the pub for lunch and a relaxed chat in the sunshine. Now that’s what croquet is all about.
Sun 31 May
An enjoyable battle for the bottle of fizz , with Bryan, Fiona, Jonathan and Al competing, culminating in a Hemmings Shootout with three players on two wins. In the end, Al Napp went home with the trophy.
Sun 17 May
Peggy’s Plant
Dire forecast but actually not too bad a day. A very close finish with Sheila and Roddy both on four wins and the former winning the geranium on golden hoop. Lou watched proceedings with patience.
Sat 25 April
Butters Trophy
We gathered on a beautiful sunny day for the first tournament of the season, our Charity Oneball named after Don and Kathleen. The charity this year is Save the Children so we are wearing something red. Seven of us competing for the lovely painting of the clubhouse which Colin has won for the past two years. A change in wall hanger this time as Al Napp was the winner, narrowly beating Fiona Rice, playing in her first tournament. We were also joined by Helen who has just begun her croquet career.
Sat 4 April
The season opens with a slightly breezy session of Oneball and Golf, keeping everyone warm. Lovely sunshine but a little cool.
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