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

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