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GC Fun Doubles
Strawberry Tea Tournament On an amazingly hot and sunny June afternoon twenty members gathered to compete in our annual Strawberry Tea tournament. Congratulations to Tracy and John who won the Doubles event! Tracy had an exceedingly successful afternoon as she also won the highest individual score with Beryl runner-up. Thanks to Sue Watson for organising all the splendid refreshments and to Colin for running the event. |
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Back to the Classroom
A course on Sports Psychology and Croquet run by Cliff Jones gave members plenty to think about when they play their next match.
A course on Sports Psychology and Croquet run by Cliff Jones gave members plenty to think about when they play their next match.
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Edward Martin Trophy May 29th Twelve entrants enjoyed their day of golf croquet which was impeccably managed by Keith as always. The final was between Andy Kennedy (who had also been in the final last year) and Andrew Fall with Andrew Fall winning the cup. Congratulations to all contestants. |
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B-Level Champion at Colchester-
George Woolhouse
A very successful day for George who won all five of his AC games!
Letchworth beat Watford 6-1 in First round of GC Inter-Club
Congratulations to our team Nick Mounfield, John Noble, David Tutt and John Skingsley for a very successful day. The team will next face the winners of Surbiton and Sussex.
Congratulations to our team Nick Mounfield, John Noble, David Tutt and John Skingsley for a very successful day. The team will next face the winners of Surbiton and Sussex.
Local Derby Match - GC teams Reds v Blues on Tuesday 2nd May!!
Come and support Letchworth - well one of them is bound to win......................
................................ after seven hours the result was a draw!! 9-9
Come and support Letchworth - well one of them is bound to win......................
................................ after seven hours the result was a draw!! 9-9
Start the Summer Fun Doubles Tournament
Congratulations to the winning couple Janet Mathews and Heather Bennett and to Vernon McClure who had the highest individual score |
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AC match v Melgrave April 12th
This was a day for record-breaking. Not just one, but three (3), Keiths turned up to play; Letchworth fielded a team worthy of the Mary Rose level play competition, with handicaps of 1,2,2½ & 3; we didn’t lose the first game of the season; and we finished with a high tea worthy of a Fun Doubles afternoon.
Players were Terry Mahoney, Philip Windred, Keith Rhodes & George Woolhouse.
It is normal to start with a quick bit about the croquet: the morning doubles were shared one apiece on a cool morning that gradually warmed up. Afternoon singles were notable for the forest of bisques lined up against each of the Letchworth players, two of whom won and two of whom just lost. It all went down to the last shots of the last game, which seems to happen too often for comfort these days, during which time tea appeared – enough to distract anyone. Anyway, on to the main event . . .
At this point, David Tutt (our non-playing Captain) took over and set up a table complete with tablecloth, which slowly got covered with heaps of food – several plates with different types of cucumber sandwiches (very posh), plus coffee and chocolate cakes. (Note to team manager John Hall – the bar has just been raised!)
Why more people don’t put their names down to play in this league is beyond me ! If your handicap is anything above 3 we urgently need you on the team, ideally with a pile of bisques in front of you to frighten your opponents.
This was a day for record-breaking. Not just one, but three (3), Keiths turned up to play; Letchworth fielded a team worthy of the Mary Rose level play competition, with handicaps of 1,2,2½ & 3; we didn’t lose the first game of the season; and we finished with a high tea worthy of a Fun Doubles afternoon.
Players were Terry Mahoney, Philip Windred, Keith Rhodes & George Woolhouse.
It is normal to start with a quick bit about the croquet: the morning doubles were shared one apiece on a cool morning that gradually warmed up. Afternoon singles were notable for the forest of bisques lined up against each of the Letchworth players, two of whom won and two of whom just lost. It all went down to the last shots of the last game, which seems to happen too often for comfort these days, during which time tea appeared – enough to distract anyone. Anyway, on to the main event . . .
At this point, David Tutt (our non-playing Captain) took over and set up a table complete with tablecloth, which slowly got covered with heaps of food – several plates with different types of cucumber sandwiches (very posh), plus coffee and chocolate cakes. (Note to team manager John Hall – the bar has just been raised!)
Why more people don’t put their names down to play in this league is beyond me ! If your handicap is anything above 3 we urgently need you on the team, ideally with a pile of bisques in front of you to frighten your opponents.
Enjoyable and valuable GC Coaching Course
with Cliff Jones - April 10/11
Over two days, 23 members took part in day-long courses seeking to improve both technique and tactics. Thanks to both Cliff and John for their boundless patience and enthusiasm.
with Cliff Jones - April 10/11
Over two days, 23 members took part in day-long courses seeking to improve both technique and tactics. Thanks to both Cliff and John for their boundless patience and enthusiasm.
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Croquet Association AC 14pt Tournament
April 8th The tournament was won by Chris Farthing (-1) from Surbiton who won all of his games. Three Letchworth members, Nick Mounfield, Terry Mahoney and Brian Havill took part. |
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AGM and Awards Evening
Ladies Cup Lynn Wood GC Level Play Nick Mounfield GC Handicap David Tutt GC Improver Tracy Martin GC Doubles Colin Gregory/Andrea Carr Edward Martin Cup Robert Staddon Monday Challenge John Alabaster AC Level play Nick Mounfield AC Handicap Peter Whiting AC Improvers Colin Gregory |
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Annual Dinner 2017
Farewell to Duncan
Duncan was presented with a weather vane, depicting him playing croquet, to thank him for 30 years of service to the club. We hoped that it would remind him of happy years at Letchworth when he moves to Norfolk after Christmas. |
'Would I Lie to You?' evening
Two teams competed in telling tall tales - some of which turned out to be true! |
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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. |
