Golf Croquet Tuesday, 28th January
Once again there was a great roll up of 34 players despite the hot weather. Such dedication is a good indicator that club members are certainly addicted to the game, by enjoying it despite the unfriendly weather. There were four winners of all three games. The winners were Neville Spry, Bob Murray, Merv Langfield and Lyn Simmonds. J Liebich and R Pols had a great win of 10 /3 over D Scott, J Ellis. L Simmonds, A Todd 11. H Brown, R Burridge 2. N Spry, R Burridge 9. C Liebich, M Spry 4. J Allegri 9, T Thomson 4, B Murray, N Spry 9, J Rubie, M Smith 4. There were also 13 close games of 7/6 and some very good jump shots were played by confident players. Confidence definitely helps to win the game.

Aussie Croquet Saturday, 1st February
After a very warm night, 24 members came out on to the courts and managed to play three games before the heat set in again. Three winners were Barry White and Colleen Liebich. Kevin Rubie partnered Colleen and the game looked all but lost when Bob Murray and Ray Burridge swept around the court with Kevin playing a great defender and keeping Bob from pegging out, winning 14/13. Jill Rubie and John Allegri also had a close game against Kevin Rubie and Robyn Pols 14/13. Robyn loves this game and enjoys getting rid of the oppositions ball. It does take a good deal of concentration to place the balls in a position so as not to aid the opposition.

By Colleen Liebich

On a warm sunny Tuesday last week, 34 players graced the Forbes croquet fields. The croquet fields are once again looking good after those few showers of late. Forbes Croquet Club welcomed Campbell Rubie on Tuesday last week. Campbell is an accomplished player and he defeated his Grandfather Kevin who was not at all impressed. It was pleasing to see so many close games on Tuesday. The winners of three games were Mal Smith and Tony Thomson.

Last Saturday saw only a small number in attendance as one of the club’s players Evelyn Mahlo was celebrating a big number which took so many players away. The winners of three games on Saturday were John Cole, Merv Langfield, Veva MacCullagh and Army White.

The Forbes Croquet Club decided to have a float in the Australia Day parade and there were many members who made themselves available. The club members wish to say a big thank you to Greg Whitworth who willingly made the signs for the float. Many Thanks Greg. Also, a thank you to Bill and Dorelle who made their vehicle and trailer available on the day.

By Elvy Quirk

Golf Croquet 14th January 2020
There was a great turn out on nice green courts for the first game of 2020. Forbes Croquet Club are pleased to welcome two new members to their club, Helen Brown and Phil Moran. Phil Moran had a win on his first day and was partnered with Alex Todd against Helen Brown and Tony Thomson. They won 7-5.

Aussie Croquet 18th January 2020
An exciting game of the day was between Kevin Rubie and John job who defeated Harley Stewart and Jeff Liebich 14-13. Stewart and Liebich were over two hoops in front before a sudden surge from Kevin Rubie and John Job caught up and then it was a race to the finish. Kevin Rubie out of nowhere, smashing the balls all over the courts before finally pegging out leaving Stewart and Liebich inches from the finishing peg. It is not hard to see how Kevin Rubie won the champions trophy in 2019. It seems he hasn’t lost his skill and is well on the way to another great year.

Golf Croquet Tuesday 10th December
Forbes Croquet Club were pleased to welcome Ellen Newby from Bribie Island to Forbes. The winners of all three games were Merv Langfield, Bob Murray, Tony Thomson and Lorraine Todd. Close games were R Pols, N Spry 7; C Liebich, J Cole 6; L Todd, T Thomson 7; A Todd, M Spry 6; M Langfield, C Liebich 7; E Quirk, M Smith 6; B White, M Langfield 7; L Simmonds, J Littlejohn 6; B Murray, J Farah 7; A Todd, L Simmonds 6; M Langfield, J Cole 7; B White, J Job 6; J Job, J Littlejohn 7; J Rubie, B Scott 6; C Liebich, E Quirk 7; M Smith, E Newby 6.

Aussie Croquet Saturday 14th December
A large group of players took to the field wearing their new shirts and feeling very smart for the Aussie Croquet game. There were five winners of all games; Merv Langfield, who is a regular winner, John MacCullagh, Kevin Rubie, John Browne and Ray Burridge. The Club is happy to have their new ramp installed and works are in progress for the new toilets. Closest games were K Rubie, J Cole 14; J Rubie, J Liebich 13; C Liebich 14; L Todd 13; G Coles, V MacCullagh 14; C Cole, B Murray 12; J Browne, J MacCullagh 14; G Coles, L Simmonds 12; J Liebich, C Cole 14; B White, D Rogers 12; J Browne, J Rubie 14; J Job, R Pols 12; M Langfield, J Liebich 14; D Rogers and Liz McLean 12.

Barry White and Lyn Simmonds.