Aussie Croquet was played on 8 February on a very warm morning. There were also many 14/10 and 14/9 scores recorded on the day.

Two games on the day were won by John Allegri, John Browne, Phillip Moran, Harley Stewart an David Williams. Congratulations to those players.

Seniors week is on in March with many celebrating during that week. On 4 March Forbes Croquet will be hosting an open day.

Anyone who would like to try a game of cro­quet is invited to come down at 8.30am on the day and you will be paired with an ex­perienced player to get to know the ropes.

On Tuesday 11 February Golf Croquet was played with 34 players in attendance. It was great to see Peter Mackay come down to join us for a game. There were also many 7/6 scores played on the day.

All three games were won by Russell An­derson, Ray Martin, Kevin Rubie and Bill Scott. Croquet is good fun and has a very social aspect with about 70 members in our Forbes Club.

By Elvy Quirk

Birthday girls Helen Lupis and Jill Rubie.

On Saturday, 1 February Aussie Croquet was played with 30 in attendance. It was a reasonably warm morning but not nearly as hot as last Tuesday when the tempera­ture soared and exceeded 40. Some good scores were once again recorded.

We have a new player on Saturdays with Sally Perry taking up the challenge and getting to know the ropes of the game.

On Saturday, 1 February all three games were won by John Allegri, May Jones and David West. Congratulations to those play­ers. David West is now a regular player on Saturdays and is fast becoming a master at the game. Of course he has youth on his side.

Our monthly luncheon was held on Tues­day, 4 February at the Post Office Ho­tel with many celebrating their birthdays, namely Jill Rubie, Helen Lupis, Pam Thom­son, Sue Waden and Kevin Wenning. Best wishes were extended to all those mem­bers.

Golf Croquet was played on Tuesday, 4 February with 35 players in attendance. It was a very warm morning and John Farah came to the rescue for many players who didn’t bring their water. John came with an esky with many bottles of water. Many thanks John.

All three games were won by Kevin Rubie, Bill Scott, Peter West and Wayne Wright. Wayne is a relatively new player and is now joining the ranks of the winners.

Well done Wayne.

Dominic Williams joined us for a game as he was in town for the launching of a book he has recently written. Best wishes on the launch of your book Dom. Croquet is played Tuesday and Saturday each week.

By Elvy Quirk

On Saturday 25 January Aussie Croquet was played with 27 in attendance. Many good scores were recorded. Including one runaway score – May Jones (Solo) def Ros Rennick and Robin Pols, 14/13.

It was lovely to see Joan Littlejohn and Ros Rennick back playing after a break away.

Cherylin Cole still remains hospitalised, as she has been for some weeks however there is better news on the horizon as she is able to have some gate leave and hopefully her operation early. February will see a big improvement so that she can get back to a normal way of life. Best wishes Cherylin.

On Tuesday 28 January Golf Croquet was played with only 27 in attendance and it was thought due to the very hot day.

There were only a couple of runaway scores recorded. 10/3 John Farah and John Allegri def Helen Lupis and Sue Jolliffe, Kevin Rubie and Peter West def Marie Spry and Bruce Field.

It was lovely to see Sally Perry grace the croquet lawns again after a hip replacement which went really well. Well done Sally and so pleased to see you back playing.

By Elvy Quirk

On Tuesday 17th December Forbes Croquet Club held their annual Christmas Luncheon at the Vandenberg Hotel where
54 members were in attendance. Pictured receiving encouragement awards May Whiley-Jones, Bill Scott, Rex Toole,
Frank Donohoe, Russell Anderson, Lyn Simmonds, Evelyn Mahlo Absent Geoff Coles.

On Saturday 14 December, it was a very warm morning and Aussie Croquet was played with 27 in attendance. All three games were won by May Jones, Elvy Quirk, Kevin Rubie and David West whilst two games were won by John Allegri, Geoff Coles, Ray Burridge and Kevin Wenning. Kevin is already showing his style as he is relatively new to the game.

Scores recorded as follows for 14/13, Geoff Coles and Ray Burridge def Joan Littlejohn and Cheryl Toohey, John Allegri and Allan Jones def Fay Picker and Russell Anderson, Barry White and Geoff Coles def John Cole and Bill Scott, John Farah and John Cole def Bill Scott and Kevin Wenning, Lyn Simmonds and John Browne def Allan Jones and Fay Picker.

14/12 scores as follows, Elvy Quirk (solo) def John Browne and Noel Jolliffe, Elvy Quirk and Carolyn Neilsen def Phillip Moran and Lyn Simmonds, Phillip Moran and John Allegri def Noel Jolliffe (solo) May Jones and Kevin Wenning def Ray Burridge and Peter West.

14/11 scores recorded by Fay Picker and Marie Spry def John Browne and Russell Anderson, Elvy Quirk and Kevin Rubie def John Farah and Marie Spry, May Jones and David West def Joan Littlejohn and Peter West.

14/10 scoring was by Kevin Wenning and Kevin Rubie def Colleen Liebich and Lyn Simmonds, May Jones and David West def Marie Spry and Harley Stewart, David West (solo) def Robin Pols and John Cole.

14/9 scoring as follows, Frank Donohoe and Peter West def Carolyn Neilsen and Robin Pols, Kevin Rubie and Noel Jolliffe def Geoff Coles and Allan Jones.

Forbes Croquet Club members would like to extend their best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of the Forbes community. Take care and stay safe over the holiday period.

By Elvy Quirk

After Croquet Members gathered in the shade area where a beautiful lunch was served catered for by Bec’s Catering service. It was a really superb lunch consisting of sandwiches, fruit platters and juice.

Aussie Croquet was again, unfortunately washed out on Saturday 7 December.

Golf Croquet was played on Tuesday 10 December with 34 in attendance. Scores as follows: 10/3 recorded by Lyn Sim­monds and John Farah def John Job and Neil Hawke, May Jones and Peter West def Marie Spry and John Farah.

9/4 scores as follows: Lyall Strudwick and John Job def Colleen Liebich and Barry White, Geoff Coles and Pam Thom­son def Robin Pols and Russell Anderson, John Farah amd Frank Donohoe def Caro­lyn Neilsen and Sue Jolliffe, John Browne (Solo) def Wayne Wright (Solo), Bill Scott and Fay Picker def Robin Pols and Pam Thomson.

Further 8/5 scores were recorded, of which there were many: Elvy Quirk and Kevin Rubie def May Jones and Neil Hawke, Kevin Wenning and John Cole def Jill Cripps and Sue Wade, Noel Jolliffe and Mal Smith def Peter West and Bill Scott, Ray Burridge and Lyn Simmonds def Ray Martin and Fay Picker, Merv Langfield and Allan Jones def Marie Spry and Phillip Mo­ran, Allan Jones and Wayne Wright def Kevin Rubie and Sue Wade, John Browne and Elvy Quirk def Kevin Wenning and John Cole, Carolyn Neilsen and Colleen Liebich def May Jones and Merv Langfield, Ray Martin and Sue Jolliffe def Peter West and Jill Cripps, John Job and Mal Smith def Noel Jolliffe and Unknown, Barry White and Sue Jolliffe def Jill Cripps and Merv Langfield, John Browne and Fay Picker def Ray Burridge and Neil Hawke, Ray Martin and Bill Scott def Lyn Simmonds and Kevin Wenning.

The Croquet Club Christmas luncheon and prizegiving will be held at the Van­denberg Hotel on Tuesday 17 December, 12pm arrival for serving at 12.30pm.

The last game for the year will be on Sat­urday 14 December. Forbes Croquet Club extend appreciation to Forbes Shire Coun­cil for their care of the Croquet lawns.

By Elvy Quirk