The Boys to the Bush participants with members of the Forbes Croquet Club having fun together.
The Forbes Croquet Club again hosted the Boys to the Bush earlier this month. The boys arrived all eager to get started as some were in the group who played with us in February, while others were new to the game.
It was suggested that the boys be given two shots at the ball each time to the members’ one shot. This resulted in the ball landing in front of the hoop many times which enabled their next shot to go through the hoop for a winner, and some of our members were outplayed by the boys. The boys were indeed all smiles as it made for quite a fun day.
The boys showed great respect on the day and I am urging other sporting groups to host them so they can have more activities to enjoy.
I would like to commend Tim West and
Nathan Corliss on the way they manage the boys in their day-to-day activities. We hope we can enjoy another day in the near future.
By Elvy Quirk
CROQUET RESULTS
There were 27 players for Aussie Croquet on Saturday, 12th March.
There was a high number that won three games: Colleen Liebich, Dorelle Scott, Elviy Quirk, Tony Thomson and Bob Murray.
The big winners were: 14—8: Bob Murray and Merv Langfield; 14—9: Dorelle Scott and Bob Murray; 14—10 : Alex Todd and Joan Littlejohn, Ray Burridge, Harley Stewart and John Farah, Colleen Liebich and Tony Thomson, Dorelle Scott and Alex Todd, Colleen Liebich, John Browne and John Allegri, Bruce Field and Tony Thomson.
There were 27 players for Golf Croquet on Tuesday, 15th March.
There were four winners of three games: John Cole, Evelyn Mahlo, Kevin Rubie and Neville Spry.
The big winners were: 11—2: Evelyn Mahlo and Bob Murray; 10—3: Kevin and Jill Rubie ; 9—4: John Farah and Neville Spry, Carolyn Neilsen and John Farah.
There will be an open day for Seniors Week on 29th March. Come and join in for some fun and to learn the game.