Sue Wade receives her O.B.E from President Elvy Quirk.

On Saturday 8 March, Aussie Croquet was played with 32 in attendance. It was a cool­er morning, which was a vast difference to the last couple of weeks. Three games were won by Cheryl Toohey and David West. Congratulations to those players.

We again welcomed Glenn Toole who has been visiting his parents Bruce and Ju­dith Toole.

On Tuesday 11 March, Golf Croquet was played with 29 in attendance. It was a warm morning with the croquet lawns in good playing condition.

It was lovely to see Roma Wicks again playing after a lengthy break. Shirley Cham­berlain is fresh back from her overseas trip of about 10 weeks. Shirley enjoyed her trip and no doubt will have many stories to tell.

On 26 February Sue Wade celebrated her 80th birthday and on Tuesday 11 March we had a lovely cake to celebrate.

Forbes Croquet Club will hold a General meeting on Tuesday 18 March, after cro­quet in the shade area. Please make the effort to attend as you may have some fresh ideas to help make the Club more special.

The next birthday luncheon will be held on 1 April at Isabels Place.

If you would like to try the game, come down to Halpins Flat at 8.30am where you will be paired with an experienced player to get to know the game. The cost to learn is $2 for 6 games, then you might like to be­come a member which costs $10 p.a. and $5 per day to play. For enquiries call Elvy Quirk on 0428 540 272.

By Elvy Quirk

Forbes croquet players gather to relax in the shade before the game.

Last Saturday, 22 February Aussie Croquet was played with 34 in attendance. It was a warmer morning but everyone seemed to enjoy the game. Visiting once again was Sandra Roberts, Mackenzie, Indi and Evie Thomson. It was lovely to see them back again enjoying a game.

On the day, three games were won by Geoff Coles, John Farah, Elvy Quirk, Kevin Rubie and Neville Spry. Congratulations to those players.

On Tuesday 25 February Golf Croquet was played with 33 in attendance, where it was found to be extremely warm during the third game, nevertheless players enjoyed the morning.

All three games were won by Sue Jolliffe, Elvy Quirk and Bill Scott. Congratulations to those players. A special thank you once again to John Farah who has been bringing his esky with water which is supplied by the Club . A saviour on the hot days.

Our Croquet lawns are in pristine con­dition with the recent watering by John Browne, Allan Jones and May Jones and of course topped up by the recent rain. A very special thank you and as well to the dedi­cated members who help set up each day.

It was lovely to again see Sandra Rob­erts come and once again enjoy a game with us and I am sure that her dad, Vince, enjoys her visits.

Our Seniors Week Open Day will be held on 4 March when Golf Croquet will be played. Should you be interested in trying the game please come down to Halpins Flat at 8.30am on the day and you will be paired with an experienced player to get to know the game. The day is free of charge and a scrumptious morning tea will be served. Croquet is a game for young and old, so we warmly invite you come along and try.

By Elvy Quirk

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