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Charity Coffee Morning
Thursday November 30th
A very successful event
We raised £300 for Letchworth Food bank
If you couldn't make it and would like to make a donation then pay into club account marking it as Foodbank
Thursday November 30th
A very successful event
We raised £300 for Letchworth Food bank
If you couldn't make it and would like to make a donation then pay into club account marking it as Foodbank
Thanks to Jackie we have new corner flags
End of Summer Social
Finals Day September 9th
Congratulations to all finalists
The following matches have been played.
AC Level Play Winner Heather Bennett Runner-up David Mathews
AC Handicap Winner DavidClancey Runner-up John Hall
AC Single Ball Winner Brian Havill Runner-up John Noble
GC Level Play Winner John Noble Runner-up Brian Havill
GC Ladies Winner Sue Bathmaker Runner-up Sheila Haggett
GC Handicap Winner Colin Gregory Runner-up Graham Styles
GC Doubles Winners Andrea Carr and Colin Gregory
Runners-up John Hall and Tony Hyde
Fun GC Doubles September 3rd
Congratulations to winners Hugo Jeune and Anne Mead and to Jan Trollope with the highest individual score.
Thanks to Colin and Trish for organising another successful event
Best ever result at GC Intercounties Tournament for Herts team captained by John Noble
GC Inter-Counties Tournament – Cheltenham, 19-20 August
An excellent result for Hertfordshire, who finished in third place. Herts ended the weekend with 7 wins from 11 matches: behind Somerset (8 wins) and Nottinghamshire (11 wins). Hertfordshire was promoted from Division 2 two years ago and this is their best ever result in the GC Inter-Counties. The format of the weekend was an all-play-all in which each match consisted of one doubles game and two singles games. The team (from left to right: John Taylor, Kevin Connolly, Jason Carley, Nick Archer and John Noble (Capt)) played uniformly and consistently well across all eleven matches as illustrated by their winning 16 of their 22 singles games, all against some of the best players in the Country.
John Noble
An excellent result for Hertfordshire, who finished in third place. Herts ended the weekend with 7 wins from 11 matches: behind Somerset (8 wins) and Nottinghamshire (11 wins). Hertfordshire was promoted from Division 2 two years ago and this is their best ever result in the GC Inter-Counties. The format of the weekend was an all-play-all in which each match consisted of one doubles game and two singles games. The team (from left to right: John Taylor, Kevin Connolly, Jason Carley, Nick Archer and John Noble (Capt)) played uniformly and consistently well across all eleven matches as illustrated by their winning 16 of their 22 singles games, all against some of the best players in the Country.
John Noble
Friendly GC Doubles match v Stoney Stratford
Summer Party
.Thanks to Andy for sharing his wonderful garden and to Sue for organising a delicious meal and to all the other members for their tasty contributions!
A wet Fun Doubles tournament
Despite the miserable weather the tournament went ahead.
Congratulations to Jane Sparkes who had the highest individual score and to Tony Hyde and Margo Leach who won the Doubles match in the Final.
Despite the miserable weather the tournament went ahead.
Congratulations to Jane Sparkes who had the highest individual score and to Tony Hyde and Margo Leach who won the Doubles match in the Final.
Beginners' Tournament
In the first competition for Beginners who had attended the coaching course this year, Bryan Hawley emerged as the winner. Tricia, who had organised the competition, presented the cup. It was a sunny and competitive afternoon enjoyed by all.
In the first competition for Beginners who had attended the coaching course this year, Bryan Hawley emerged as the winner. Tricia, who had organised the competition, presented the cup. It was a sunny and competitive afternoon enjoyed by all.
The Alabaster Cup tournament
July 8th
Andy Kennedy was the winner of our new tournament - played as doubles matches but ending with a single overall winner!
Money raised during the day was donated to Alzheimer's Research UK.
July 8th
Andy Kennedy was the winner of our new tournament - played as doubles matches but ending with a single overall winner!
Money raised during the day was donated to Alzheimer's Research UK.
Falcons GC Level play match v Northampton - June 2nd
Falcons won 11 - 9
After the first doubles matches and all the singles the score was 9 - 9 so an extra set of doubles matches was played. Very close matches ensued but Letchworth finally won both of these games.
Congratulations to Sarah, David, Andy and Tony and thanks to the Northampton team for an enjoyable day.
Falcons won 11 - 9
After the first doubles matches and all the singles the score was 9 - 9 so an extra set of doubles matches was played. Very close matches ensued but Letchworth finally won both of these games.
Congratulations to Sarah, David, Andy and Tony and thanks to the Northampton team for an enjoyable day.
Edward Martin GC Tournament May 29th
After a keenly fought competition with eight competitors in two leagues,, Tracy Martin and Philip Ward reached the finals. 50 minutes later Philip was the winner playing in his first handicap tournament. After five wins today his handicap is swiftly reducing!
Heather Bennett and Tony Hyde won the 'Conso;ation Doubles'.
Congratulations to the winners and many thanks to Colin for his excellent organisation of the day
After a keenly fought competition with eight competitors in two leagues,, Tracy Martin and Philip Ward reached the finals. 50 minutes later Philip was the winner playing in his first handicap tournament. After five wins today his handicap is swiftly reducing!
Heather Bennett and Tony Hyde won the 'Conso;ation Doubles'.
Congratulations to the winners and many thanks to Colin for his excellent organisation of the day
Monday - An evening with youthful players
Running a hoop smoothly
Explorer Scouts learning about croquet.
On Monday evening(May 22nd) 27 scouts, aged 14 - 17 visited with three leaders to try a new sport. Only one or two had ever played any form of croquet before. There were 10 challenges set up so they could experience many different aspects of the game. These included stun shots, running a hoop, croquet shots and jump shots.
On Monday evening(May 22nd) 27 scouts, aged 14 - 17 visited with three leaders to try a new sport. Only one or two had ever played any form of croquet before. There were 10 challenges set up so they could experience many different aspects of the game. These included stun shots, running a hoop, croquet shots and jump shots.
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New club shirts
worn during match at Newport. Contact Trish Noble if you would like one too |
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GC Fun Doubles April 30th
Congratulations to Susan and Vernon who won the Doubles tournament and to Jackie who had the highest individual score
Congratulations to Susan and Vernon who won the Doubles tournament and to Jackie who had the highest individual score
Club Champions receive their trophies at our AGM
AC Level David Mathews
AC Handicap Colin Davies
GC Ladies Sue Bathmaker
GC Level David Tutt
GC Handicap Tracy Martin
GC Edward Martin Tony Hyde
AC Level David Mathews
AC Handicap Colin Davies
GC Ladies Sue Bathmaker
GC Level David Tutt
GC Handicap Tracy Martin
GC Edward Martin Tony Hyde
Beginners' course
Start date Saturday May 6th
Continuing May 13th, 20th and 29th
Each session will last about two hours and the cost is £40.
If you then decide to join the club this cost will be deducted from the annual subscription (£150pp or £270 per couple).
Please let me know if you would like to be included on this course.
Either phone Tracy 01462 734350 or Andrea 01462 673375 or click button below to reply
Start date Saturday May 6th
Continuing May 13th, 20th and 29th
Each session will last about two hours and the cost is £40.
If you then decide to join the club this cost will be deducted from the annual subscription (£150pp or £270 per couple).
Please let me know if you would like to be included on this course.
Either phone Tracy 01462 734350 or Andrea 01462 673375 or click button below to reply
Lawns open from January 16th
Here is a message from Keith and the Grounds Team
The usual Winter rule of not playing when the grass is frost-covered still applies. Also please be aware that the surface remains wet and patchy in places. If your ball lies on mud, move it to the nearest playable spot which won't risk damaging the surface.
The forecast is for yet more wet and cold weather, but as it seems it isn't going to get better any time soon we're reopening the lawn while we continue to work on the worst area, alongside the hedge by Court 1. We've been spiking and spraying iron to kill most of the moss and to strengthen the grass, and have recently given it the first cut of the year.
However, the surface is still soggy and won't improve until a reasonable period of dry and warmer weather allows the grass to start recovering, but we can work around that at the same time as allowing play to continue on the smaller courts.
Here is a message from Keith and the Grounds Team
The usual Winter rule of not playing when the grass is frost-covered still applies. Also please be aware that the surface remains wet and patchy in places. If your ball lies on mud, move it to the nearest playable spot which won't risk damaging the surface.
The forecast is for yet more wet and cold weather, but as it seems it isn't going to get better any time soon we're reopening the lawn while we continue to work on the worst area, alongside the hedge by Court 1. We've been spiking and spraying iron to kill most of the moss and to strengthen the grass, and have recently given it the first cut of the year.
However, the surface is still soggy and won't improve until a reasonable period of dry and warmer weather allows the grass to start recovering, but we can work around that at the same time as allowing play to continue on the smaller courts.
Sad News
We are sorry to hear of the death of Dr John Alabaster who has been a valued and enthusiastic club member since 2000. He was polite, patient and kind. We will miss him.
For many years John was the Club Handicapper for Golf Croquet and he took great care to ensure our handicaps were fair. John had a wealth of knowledge about the GC rules and was happy to explain them and to offer coaching advice.
He designed a hoop lifter which is in daily use when the hoops have been driven hard into the ground. There is a video of this in action. See below.
John's memorial service is at 12.30pm on Friday 13th January at Harwood Park Crematorium SG2 8XT
We are sorry to hear of the death of Dr John Alabaster who has been a valued and enthusiastic club member since 2000. He was polite, patient and kind. We will miss him.
For many years John was the Club Handicapper for Golf Croquet and he took great care to ensure our handicaps were fair. John had a wealth of knowledge about the GC rules and was happy to explain them and to offer coaching advice.
He designed a hoop lifter which is in daily use when the hoops have been driven hard into the ground. There is a video of this in action. See below.
John's memorial service is at 12.30pm on Friday 13th January at Harwood Park Crematorium SG2 8XT
Congratulations to Club Champions 2022
AC H'cap Winner Colin Davies Runner up David Clancey
AC Adv. Winner David Mathews Runner up Jeremy Scott
GC Level Winner David Tutt Runner up Hugo Jeune
GC H'cap Winner Tracy Martin Runner up Sue Bathmaker
GC Ladies Winner Sue Bathmaker Runner up Sheila Haggett
AC H'cap Winner Colin Davies Runner up David Clancey
AC Adv. Winner David Mathews Runner up Jeremy Scott
GC Level Winner David Tutt Runner up Hugo Jeune
GC H'cap Winner Tracy Martin Runner up Sue Bathmaker
GC Ladies Winner Sue Bathmaker Runner up Sheila Haggett
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.