Tania, Vince and Sandra Roberts.
On Saturday 15 February, Aussie Croquet was played on a much cooler morning with 29 players in attendance.
Some good scores were recorded. There were many 14/10, 14/9 and a 14/7 score also recorded. On the day three games were won by two players, Kevin Rubie and John Browne, congratulations to those players.
On Tuesday 18 February Golf Croquet was played with 37 players in attendance on a much cooler morning. We also made welcome Ann Mackay who has come to join the Club. A huge welcome to Ann and we hope she enjoys the game and the friendship and fellowship of the Club.
We also had two very welcome visitors, Sandra Roberts and Tania Roberts. Sandra hails from New Zealand and is visiting her Dad Vince Roberts. Hopeful they both enjoyed their games.
Some variations of scores were recorded from 11/2, 9/4, 8/5 and many 7/6: 9/4 scores as well. Three games were won on the day by Russell Anderson, Frank Donohoe, Bruce Field, Kevin Rubie, Neville Spry and Kevin Wenning. Congratulations to those players.
A reminder of Seniors week, which commences on 3 March. Forbes Croquet Club will again be hosting an Open Day on 4 March whereby we are inviting locals to come and try a game. Visitors will be placed with an experienced player to get to know the ropes of the game. Croquet offers a very interesting challenge, requiring hand and eye co-ordination, whilst providing gentle exercise and valuable social interaction. Morning tea will be served on the day.
A very special thank you to employees of Forbes Shire Council for attention to detail in mowing and marking our Croquet Lawns.
By Elvy Quirk