A flash back to when Lorraine and Alec Todd were playing, working and supporting the Club. The Forbes Croquet Club has over 70 members, so if you want to join in on the fun come on down.
Aussie Croquet was played on Saturday 29 March, with 31 in attendance. A decision made earlier to play well and truly paid off, as the rain which was needed sadly did not arrive. We once again had two visitors: namely Suzanne Theuns and Glenn Toole.
Glenn has visited and played quite a few times before and is now getting quite smart at the game.
Golf Croquet was played on Tuesday 1 April, with 41 players in attendance on what was a very pleasant morning.
To start the morning President, Elvy caught all forty players out with an April Fools Day story that was told so well, she had all of them believing! They were all quite relieved when she finally admitted it was an April Fools story.
Visitors on the day were Suzanne Theuns and Belinda Facey. Belinda had her first try at croquet and is already showing promise.
On Tuesday, we again held our bi-monthly luncheon at Isabels Place where the food was absolutely delightful with all choosing their own. We again celebrated birthdays for the month of April and those celebrating were John Allegri, Mal Smith and Robin Pols. Best wishes to all.
Once again, a reminder that we are celebrating World Croquet Day on Thursday 1 May when we will play Aussie Croquet followed by a light lunch in the shade area.
Croquet is a game for young and old, age is no barrier. If you would like to try the game, come down on a Tuesday at 8.30am and you will be placed with an experienced player to get to know the ins and outs of the game. There are mallets you can borrow.
The cost is $5 to play, and membership is $20, which includes morning tea.
By Elvy Quirk