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CROQUET CARRIES
ON On Saturday 3
April the rain was falling heavily at the Croquet Club and the forecast
suggested that this would go on all day! Once we had inspected the lawns it
was obvious that play would not be possible until they had a bit of time to
dry out. It was somehow predictable that once the message had been sent
out to members the weather improved and our official opening at 2pm was
able to take place on Lawn 2 with the Mayor striking the first shot
of the new season. It was a great pleasure to welcome him and his wife and
his 'few words' were much appreciated by the members who attended and later
enjoyed a little practice.
With a good forecast for the week our usual club sessions for Golf Croquet
and Association should have been possible on Wednesday and the two Open
sessions on Thursday 8th (2-4pm) and Saturday 10th (10 to
12noon) will give interested visitors a chance to have a go. We had a very
cheerful Opening Dinner on Saturday evening attended by 44 members and
members wrestled with a selection of Croquet Teasers set by the Chairman. The
start of the season is always full of promise as we resolve to play more and
better croquet. It is also an excellent time for anyone to try the game for
the first time as we have our usual Opening Spring Offer
of a month's trial membership (including some coaching) for £15. Just get in touch by phone or by dropping in to the club and leaving
a message or talking to one of the members. Charles Townsend |
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