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New shed keys
If you haven't exchanged your key yet -
come to the club on Sunday November 9th at 10 am or 1pm.
Other opportunities:-
Coffee mornings on Nov. 13th or Dec. 11th 10.45
If you haven't exchanged your key yet -
come to the club on Sunday November 9th at 10 am or 1pm.
Other opportunities:-
Coffee mornings on Nov. 13th or Dec. 11th 10.45
National AC Inter-Club Final,
Surbiton v Bowdon, Saturday 4 October
Surbiton won 5 - 2
Both teams fielded strong players. Of the eight players, seven were inside the world top 100. There was the highest ranked teenager in the world (Jack Good, Bowdon) and a former world champion (Stephen Mulliner, Surbiton).
It should be noted that several of the players are off to Florida later this month for the World Championships – which should be broadcast on YouTube (20 to 26 October).
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EACF AC final September 21st Watford beat Newport 4 - 3 |
Coffee morning dates
October 23rd 10.45
November 13th 10.45
December 11th 10.45 Christmas Charity event
October 23rd 10.45
November 13th 10.45
December 11th 10.45 Christmas Charity event
Club Champions 2025
Congratulations to the following players
AC Level Play Keith Rhodes
AC Handicap Brian Johns
AC One-Ball David Clancey
GC Level Play Kevin Connolly
GC Handicap Tracy Martin
GC High H'cap Robin Mead
GC Ladies Heather Bennett
GC Doubles John Hall, Tony Hyde
Edward Martin Heather Bennett
Congratulations to the following players
AC Level Play Keith Rhodes
AC Handicap Brian Johns
AC One-Ball David Clancey
GC Level Play Kevin Connolly
GC Handicap Tracy Martin
GC High H'cap Robin Mead
GC Ladies Heather Bennett
GC Doubles John Hall, Tony Hyde
Edward Martin Heather Bennett
Sue presented Colin with a thank you gift in appreciation of his organisation of 50 GC Fun Doubles
'End of Summer' Golden GC Tournament
Congratulations to Colin Gregory who has organised 50 GC tournaments!
Everyone of them hugely successful.
Graham Styles and Vernon McClure were the successful couple today
Congratulations to Ray Scroggins with the highest individual score.
Andrea Carr won the quiz about our club's history
Congratulations to Colin Gregory who has organised 50 GC tournaments!
Everyone of them hugely successful.
Graham Styles and Vernon McClure were the successful couple today
Congratulations to Ray Scroggins with the highest individual score.
Andrea Carr won the quiz about our club's history
Are the birds scared yet?
We need them to leave our lawns alone!
Ken Wheeler Shield
The East Anglian Croquet Federation run an annual Inter Counties level play Golf Croquet Tournament, consisting of singles & doubles games, for the Ken Wheeler Shield.
The tournament this year was held at Wrest Park on Sunday 3rd August with entries from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire & Suffolk.
Cambridgeshire were leading until the fourth round when the three Hertfordshire players, John Taylor, Colin Davies & Stuart Haggett, all members of Letchworth Croquet Club, dug in, won their individual games and took the lead to win the Shield.!
Congratulations to our club members for representing Herts and winning the tournament!
The East Anglian Croquet Federation run an annual Inter Counties level play Golf Croquet Tournament, consisting of singles & doubles games, for the Ken Wheeler Shield.
The tournament this year was held at Wrest Park on Sunday 3rd August with entries from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire & Suffolk.
Cambridgeshire were leading until the fourth round when the three Hertfordshire players, John Taylor, Colin Davies & Stuart Haggett, all members of Letchworth Croquet Club, dug in, won their individual games and took the lead to win the Shield.!
Congratulations to our club members for representing Herts and winning the tournament!
Sad News
It is sad to report the death of Robert Staddon who has been a member of our club since 1996
We all valued Robert's participation in our activities, both formal and informal. Robert was a regular at the Fun Doubles, and played in teams in inter-club league matches.
Robert won the All England GC Handicap tournament twice - in 2008 and 2012 !
He won the Edward Martin one-day tournament in 2013 and again in 2016.
Robert also acted as club treasurer for many years so has been an extremely valuable club member.
Robert's funeral is on Friday August 29th 11am at All Saints Church, Church Lane, Willian, Herts, SG6 2AF.
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Summer Garden Party
We had glorious weather for our annual summer party held in Andy's beautiful garden once more. We all enjoyed the sunshine and the fabulous lunch. Grateful thanks to Andy for hosting, to Anne and Tony for organising and to all the people who contributed delicious food! |
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High handicap GC Tournament
August 2nd
Congratulations to Robin Mead - the winner of this year's competition.
His opponent in the final was Bryan Hawley (last year's winner).
Thanks to John and Tricia Noble for, once more, organising a very successful competition
August 2nd
Congratulations to Robin Mead - the winner of this year's competition.
His opponent in the final was Bryan Hawley (last year's winner).
Thanks to John and Tricia Noble for, once more, organising a very successful competition
Our Second Beginners' course this year
John demonstrated various challenges which were then practised by our course members
John demonstrated various challenges which were then practised by our course members
Alabaster Cup July 5th
Congratulations to Tracy Martin for winning the Alabaster trophy.
A day-long GC tournament gave players the chance to play doubles games with a variety of partners but resulted in a single competitor being declared the winner after comparing all their results!
A day-long GC tournament gave players the chance to play doubles games with a variety of partners but resulted in a single competitor being declared the winner after comparing all their results!
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GC Fun Doubles + strawberry tea
June 15th
Congratulations to Ann Baker and Bruce Carr who won the doubles tournament and to Anne Mead who had the highest individual score, Thanks to everyone who helped make the afternoon such a success!
June 15th
Congratulations to Ann Baker and Bruce Carr who won the doubles tournament and to Anne Mead who had the highest individual score, Thanks to everyone who helped make the afternoon such a success!
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Coaching course with Alison Maugham
June 13th
Getting to grips with Kwik Croquet!
Thanks for all the help Alison
Edward Martin Tournament 26th May.
On a cold, cloudy Bank holiday Monday twelve players gathered to play the GC Edward Martin Tournament.
Colin was in charge of the organisation and 18 games progressed swiftly.
After semifinals the final was played between Tony Hyde and Heather Bennett. The nail-biting game ended with a score of 7 - 6 and Heather became the champion.
Much fun had by all!
Colin was in charge of the organisation and 18 games progressed swiftly.
After semifinals the final was played between Tony Hyde and Heather Bennett. The nail-biting game ended with a score of 7 - 6 and Heather became the champion.
Much fun had by all!
Look at the lawns last year!
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GC practice session
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Beginners' Course
Sunny sessions!
Sunny sessions!
Sad News to report
David Tutt, one of the founder members of our club, has died.
He has been a leading member of the club for decades! David was part of the group starting the club in 1987 who then went on to win a nation wide tournament, the Longman Cup shortly afterwards!
David has run numerous coaching courses, played in many teams and won many club tournaments in both AC and GC. and was awarded a Croquet Association Diploma in recognition of his tireless work for the club.
He also produced several croquet magazines for the club called The Peeler.
Use buttons below to find out more
David's funeral is on May 7th 2pm at Holwell Crematorium SG5 3RT
Presentation of cups at our AGM
Club Champions of 2024
Congratulations to our new champions who succeeded in 2024
AC Level Play David Mathews
AC Handicap Mark Homan
AC Single Ball Keith Rhodes
GC Level Play John Noble
GC Handicap Sue Bathmaker
GC Edward Martin Graham Styles
GC Alabaster Cup Patricia Noble
GC High handicap Bryan Hawley
GC Doubles Andrea Carr and
Colin Gregory
Congratulations to our new champions who succeeded in 2024
AC Level Play David Mathews
AC Handicap Mark Homan
AC Single Ball Keith Rhodes
GC Level Play John Noble
GC Handicap Sue Bathmaker
GC Edward Martin Graham Styles
GC Alabaster Cup Patricia Noble
GC High handicap Bryan Hawley
GC Doubles Andrea Carr and
Colin Gregory
Alison Maugham's coaching course attracted more than 20 members in the morning session and more again in the afternoon all intent on improving our skills and techniques.
Thanks Alison
Thanks Alison
Dates for your diary 2025
March 1st 7for 7.30pm Annual Dinner at Golf Club
March 21st 10-12 1-2 Coaching by Alison Maugham
March 31st 6.30pm AGM at Golf Club
April 5,10,12,17 Beginners' Course
May 2nd Coaching by Alison Maugham
May 4th 2pm GC Fun Doubles tournament
May 16th 5.30pm Club Social Evening on lawns
May 26th 9.30am Edward Martin GC Tournament
June 13th 10am/1pm Coaching by Alison Maugham
June 14th 11am Visit fromMike Percival re mallets
June 15th 2pm Strawberry Tea GC Fun Doubles
June 19th 5.30pm Visit fromLetchworth Tangent club
July 2/3rd 9.30am Two-day CA Tournament AC B-Level
July 5th 9.30am Alabaster Cup GC Doubles Tournament
July 25th 10am/1pm Coaching by AlisonMaugham
July 10,12,17,19 2nd Beginners' course
August 2nd 9.30am High Handicap GC tournament
August 10th 12.30pm Summer lunch party at Andy's
August 13th 6pm Visit by Hitchin 41 club
August 31st 2pm GC Fun Doubles
September 6th Club Finals completed
September 13th Club lunch at the lawns
March 7th 2026 Annual dinner
March 30th 2026 AGM
March 1st 7for 7.30pm Annual Dinner at Golf Club
March 21st 10-12 1-2 Coaching by Alison Maugham
March 31st 6.30pm AGM at Golf Club
April 5,10,12,17 Beginners' Course
May 2nd Coaching by Alison Maugham
May 4th 2pm GC Fun Doubles tournament
May 16th 5.30pm Club Social Evening on lawns
May 26th 9.30am Edward Martin GC Tournament
June 13th 10am/1pm Coaching by Alison Maugham
June 14th 11am Visit fromMike Percival re mallets
June 15th 2pm Strawberry Tea GC Fun Doubles
June 19th 5.30pm Visit fromLetchworth Tangent club
July 2/3rd 9.30am Two-day CA Tournament AC B-Level
July 5th 9.30am Alabaster Cup GC Doubles Tournament
July 25th 10am/1pm Coaching by AlisonMaugham
July 10,12,17,19 2nd Beginners' course
August 2nd 9.30am High Handicap GC tournament
August 10th 12.30pm Summer lunch party at Andy's
August 13th 6pm Visit by Hitchin 41 club
August 31st 2pm GC Fun Doubles
September 6th Club Finals completed
September 13th Club lunch at the lawns
March 7th 2026 Annual dinner
March 30th 2026 AGM
GC Fun Doubles Tournament
September 1st 2024
September 1st 2024
Congratulations to John Hall and Susan Burges for winning the doubles match.
Special congratulations to Robin Mead who won the highest individual score playing in his first tournament!
Special congratulations to Robin Mead who won the highest individual score playing in his first tournament!
Tracey thanked Colin for his excellent organisation of another very successful Fun Doubles tournament held in brilliant sunshine. Anne and John were thanked too for managing the timekeeping of all the matches. |
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Sunny memories from 2024
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.
There is a regular programme of club tournaments and social events throughout the year.