2020
Lawns are closed
March 24th 2020
The government has instructed that, apart from those going to work, we should all stay at home. We are permitted out for exercise, but not for any gathering. We understand that government sources are saying that it is not acceptable to play tennis or golf - and croquet obviously comes in the same category.
Our chairman has therefore decided that the croquet courts are closed until further notice.
The government has instructed that, apart from those going to work, we should all stay at home. We are permitted out for exercise, but not for any gathering. We understand that government sources are saying that it is not acceptable to play tennis or golf - and croquet obviously comes in the same category.
Our chairman has therefore decided that the croquet courts are closed until further notice.
March 18th
New Information with regard to COVID-19
The Government has advised against all non-essential contact and travel. These decisions have therefore been taken:
1 Our Annual General Meeting - scheduled for Monday 30 March at the Golf Club - is postponed.
The current committee comprises twelve members. Three have indicated their intention to stand down at the AGM. The other nine have all been nominated for re-election. These nine (including Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer) will continue in office.
Our Grounds Team have indicated their willingness to continue with routine maintenance as far as is practicable.
2 We have a 'Waiting List' of prospective members, and had planned a Beginners' Coaching Course on Saturday mornings in April and May. This course is now cancelled.
3 The Croquet Association announced yesterday that all CA Tournaments and Coaching are suspended.
The immediate consequence for us is that the AC 14-point Tournament scheduled for Saturday 4 April will not take place.
It appears unlikely that the Leagues of the East Anglian Croquet Federation will be operating.
New Information with regard to COVID-19
The Government has advised against all non-essential contact and travel. These decisions have therefore been taken:
1 Our Annual General Meeting - scheduled for Monday 30 March at the Golf Club - is postponed.
The current committee comprises twelve members. Three have indicated their intention to stand down at the AGM. The other nine have all been nominated for re-election. These nine (including Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer) will continue in office.
Our Grounds Team have indicated their willingness to continue with routine maintenance as far as is practicable.
2 We have a 'Waiting List' of prospective members, and had planned a Beginners' Coaching Course on Saturday mornings in April and May. This course is now cancelled.
3 The Croquet Association announced yesterday that all CA Tournaments and Coaching are suspended.
The immediate consequence for us is that the AC 14-point Tournament scheduled for Saturday 4 April will not take place.
It appears unlikely that the Leagues of the East Anglian Croquet Federation will be operating.
SAD NEWS
We have heard that Maureen Simpson passed away ten days ago. She had recently been diagnosed with a brain tumour and was in Osborne House in Baldock.
Maureen and Geoff joined Letchworth Croquet Club in 2004. Maureen was an enthusiastic player and supported many of our activities. She was Secretary of the club for a year in 2008-09. Unable to play for the last few years, Maureen and Geoff became social members.
We are thinking of Geoff who is still living at his home.
We have heard that Maureen Simpson passed away ten days ago. She had recently been diagnosed with a brain tumour and was in Osborne House in Baldock.
Maureen and Geoff joined Letchworth Croquet Club in 2004. Maureen was an enthusiastic player and supported many of our activities. She was Secretary of the club for a year in 2008-09. Unable to play for the last few years, Maureen and Geoff became social members.
We are thinking of Geoff who is still living at his home.
The Christmas Coffee morning, held at Sue B's house was a great success with over 40 people attending. Members raised £250 to donate to our local foodbank.
Next coffee mornings are at the clubhouse on January 31st and February 28th at 10.45.
Hope to see you there.
Committee minutes are posted on this website - look under Members' Information.
Ask a committee member for the login password
Next coffee mornings are at the clubhouse on January 31st and February 28th at 10.45.
Hope to see you there.
Committee minutes are posted on this website - look under Members' Information.
Ask a committee member for the login password
THE WINNERS! - in 2019
Victory for Letchworth in the Longman Cup
Letchworth, St Albans, Chester and Sussex made it through the early knock-out rounds to reach the finals of the Longman Cup, this year hosted by Surbiton, 5-6 October. Letchworth fielded the same four who had played together in all earlier rounds: Colin Davies, David Mathews, John Noble and Jeremy Scott. Letchworth secured their place in the Final by beating Chester 4-3 in the Semi-Final on a dull, but dry Saturday. Unfortunately, Sussex proved too strong for St Albans who were ultimately unsuccessful in making the Final an all-Hertfordshire contest. Saturday night saw constant rain and the Letchworth team arrived at Surbiton on Sunday morning to find much of the playing surface underwater. The forecast had improved overnight and suggested little more rain, but play was able to start only after several hours hard work by the Surbiton grounds team and then on only three rather than six courts. A truncated format of the game (known as 14-point croquet) had to be played in order to accommodate all the matches within the day. After the delayed start Letchworth soon eased ahead 1-0, by lunch had a 2-1 lead, and only an hour later two quick wins had secured the match 4-1. The remaining two singles were played in a mixture of bright sunshine and squally showers and the games shared to make the final score 5-2. The trophy was presented to John Noble by Quiller Barret, President of the Croquet Association. The Longman Cup has a long history and the impressive piece of silverware was first competed for in 1929, Edgbaston being the winners that year. Letchworth last won the trophy in 1989.
Letchworth, St Albans, Chester and Sussex made it through the early knock-out rounds to reach the finals of the Longman Cup, this year hosted by Surbiton, 5-6 October. Letchworth fielded the same four who had played together in all earlier rounds: Colin Davies, David Mathews, John Noble and Jeremy Scott. Letchworth secured their place in the Final by beating Chester 4-3 in the Semi-Final on a dull, but dry Saturday. Unfortunately, Sussex proved too strong for St Albans who were ultimately unsuccessful in making the Final an all-Hertfordshire contest. Saturday night saw constant rain and the Letchworth team arrived at Surbiton on Sunday morning to find much of the playing surface underwater. The forecast had improved overnight and suggested little more rain, but play was able to start only after several hours hard work by the Surbiton grounds team and then on only three rather than six courts. A truncated format of the game (known as 14-point croquet) had to be played in order to accommodate all the matches within the day. After the delayed start Letchworth soon eased ahead 1-0, by lunch had a 2-1 lead, and only an hour later two quick wins had secured the match 4-1. The remaining two singles were played in a mixture of bright sunshine and squally showers and the games shared to make the final score 5-2. The trophy was presented to John Noble by Quiller Barret, President of the Croquet Association. The Longman Cup has a long history and the impressive piece of silverware was first competed for in 1929, Edgbaston being the winners that year. Letchworth last won the trophy in 1989.
Good News to report from Colin Davies
'Yesterday I won the All England AC Handicap Played over two days
in sunny and very windy (on Saturday) Hunstanton, also getting a silver Merit award along with a handicap reduction, (now a 7). Players came from Edgbaston, Camerton & Peasedown, Chester, Reigate Priory, Kingston Langley and Royal Tunbridge Wells, with Handicaps ranging from 2 – 16.
There were 8 people playing in the final with winners playing winners. I won 4 out of my five games, with a
3 way tie for second place.'
Congratulations to our new National Champion!
'Yesterday I won the All England AC Handicap Played over two days
in sunny and very windy (on Saturday) Hunstanton, also getting a silver Merit award along with a handicap reduction, (now a 7). Players came from Edgbaston, Camerton & Peasedown, Chester, Reigate Priory, Kingston Langley and Royal Tunbridge Wells, with Handicaps ranging from 2 – 16.
There were 8 people playing in the final with winners playing winners. I won 4 out of my five games, with a
3 way tie for second place.'
Congratulations to our new National Champion!
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Finals Day
Only four Finals were played on the day! Congratulations to our new Club champions Nick Mounfield beat John Noble in GC Level Play John Noble beat Colin Gregory in AC High h'cap Paul Gilbert beat Paul Martin in GC High h'cap MaryAnne Schreiber beat SusanGriffiths in GC 7pt Earlier Lynn Wood beat Sue Bathmaker in GC Ladies We wait to hear about the other competitions............... |
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Letchworth Croquet Club
We have had an active membership since our founding in 1987 and now have over 70 members with a range of abilities and interests.
There is a regular programme of club tournaments and social events throughout the year. |