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Home » Another Croquet Member Turns 80

Another Croquet Member Turns 80

October 19, 2023 by Through The Hoop

Ray Burridge celebrated his 80th birthday at croquet.

AUSSIE CROQUET 

On Saturday 14th October, 26 players enjoyed a beautiful sunny morning on the courts. Two players won three games: Kevin Rubie and Allan Jones. The big winners were: B White and R Renich 14-7, T Thomson and N Jolliffe 14- 8, G Coles (2 Balls) 14-8. There were lots of great shots playedin this section.

CLOSE GAMES J. Allegri 14 Dorio 13. *K Rubie & J .Rubie 14, M. Jones & B. Scoot 13.*J. Allegri & J. Cole 14, G. Coles & J.Farah 13. *M. Jones & C. Toohey 14, R.Renich & N. Jolliffe 13,, *M. Langfield & B.White 14, J. Allegri & B. Field 13.

GOLF CROQUET 

There were 37 players on Tuesday 17/10/23, who enjoyed a great game of croquet. There were 6 players who won 3 games. R. Toole, B.Field, A. Jones, B. Scott, M. Smith & P.West.

Ray Burridge had great delight in cutting his 80th Birthday Cake and receiving his O.B.E, certificate from Elvy. There was also some very sad news, that one of our longest serving members had passed away. Doreen Rodgers always had a smile for everyone. The players all wore black ArmBands and a Minutes Silence was held in respect for Doreen.

BIG WINNERS *J. Littlejohn & B. Field 10-3. *J. Rubie & B. Field 10-3. * B. Scott& S. Perry 9-4.*N. Spry & P. West 9-4.*V.Roberts & J. Allegri 9-4. *K. Rubie & F. Miller 9-4. There were 8 games of 8-5 and 12games of 7-6. All Players had an enjoyableand fun day with lots of good shots and alsolucky shots.

By Through The Hoop

Filed Under: Croquet, Sports

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