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Croquet Club
Latest News from the Croquet club -July 2011
"On Friday 1st July, Weston Croquet Club held their prestigious Daphne Holland Shield tournament, 24 players competing on a knock-out basis. The winner was the defending holder Lance Binning, overcoming Jill Begg in a hard fought final. (Sorry, no photo of this one).
On Saturday the Southeast League 'A' team travelled to Glastonbury to defeat 'Abbey' 11-9 to continue their unbeaten spell of matches. (My photo shows the Weston 'A' team and the Glastonbury team). On Wednesday 6th July Weston welcome 'Palace' Wells to their home ground at Bleadon."
"A successful weekend for the Weston-super-Mare croquet club saw the Golf Croquet South East League "A" team win 13½ to 6½ against Taunton Deane Croquet Club. (The photo shows this team). The Association "B" League team also beat Nailsea 6-1 to consolidate their position at the top of the league.
These two results show the growth in ability of the club since their move to Bleadon 3 years ago. A go-ahead club that is expanding in membership and skills still has room for new members, both experienced players and those new to the game of croquet."
"WESTON SUPER MARE CROQUET CLUB held an end-of-season Ladies Day last Saturday. This was a golf croquet handicap competition in which over 20 ladies from the club competed against each other. After a gruelling day and several close matches, the overall Ladies Champion was Christine Jones from Bleadon.
The Croquet Club is looking for new members and if anyone is interested in joining this very social and happy club and learning about croquet, please ring the Secretary on 01934 815345."
The photos show the Club's president, Peter Nesbitt presenting the cup to Christine, and together with the runner-up Judith Hutton. For any additional information please contact the undersigned.
Many thanks,
David Jones
01934-811627
Christine wins the cup
Christine and Judith
"WESTON SUPER MARE CROQUET CLUB held its annual doubles competition, The Tim Kelly Shield, at the club's ground in Bleadon on Wednesday 1st September. This is a Association Croquet handicap competition, with the eventual winners in a very close final being Edmond Coia and Douglas Norfolk who defeated Dick Tyas and Shirley Buckley by the narrowest of margins.
The Croquet Club is looking for new members and if anyone is interested in joining this very social and happy club and learning about croquet, please ring the Secretary on 01934 815345."
The photos show the Club's president, Peter Nesbitt with the four finalists and presenting the shield to the winners. For any additional information please contact me.
The Finalists
The Winners
July 2010
"WESTON SUPER MARE CROQUET CLUB held their annual Daphne Holland Shield competition at the club's ground in Bleadon on Friday 1st July 2010. This is a Golf Croquet handicap competition, the overall winner being Lance Binning from Cheddar who defeated Peter Aynsley from Bleadon in a hard fought final.(see photos below)
The Croquet Club is looking for new members and if anyone is interested in joining this very social and happy club and learning about croquet, please ring the Secretary on 01934 815345."
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Members of the club before the match.
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Peter Nesbitt the Club President presenting the Shield to Lance Binning.
Weston-super-Mare Croquet Club, which is now playing at Bleadon has had some very good news from the BBC Radio Somerset. Due to the new development of their three large lawns and sheds, and its very attractive site in Bleadon, coupled with its large increase in membership, all of whom are thoroughly enjoying the pleasure of playing the game of croquet, the Club has been awarded the ‘Sports Club of the Year in Somerset’ for 2008. There was stiff competition for this award so we feel this is a great accolade for such a small Club and for the game of croquet as a whole.
The prize was awarded to the Club by an interview on the radio with its Chairman and all the Club members are thrilled with this recognition after such a short time playing in their new venue in Bleadon.
Play will begin again in April 2009 and anyone who may be interested in trying the game of croquet should contact David Martin on 01934 413013.
COMMITTEE
Chairman Roger Buckley, 9, Manor Grange Bleadon. tel 01934 815345
Treasurer John Isherwood, 30, Bleadon Hill, Bleadon tel 01934 814114
Secretary Shirley Buckley, 9, Manor Grange Bleadon tel 01934 815345
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Weston Croquet Club moved to Bleadon on July 1st 2008. We have had a very successful start and now have 37 members. All newcomers are welcome, tuition can been arranged if you haven't played before.
We held our annual tournament on 29th August. The Tim Kelly Trophy was won by Edmond Coia and Nigel Sanders.
Our Ladder Competition was won by Edmond Coia, with Peter Nisbet a very close second.
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