David West in action at croquet.
Aussie Croquet was played on Saturday 21 February with a smaller attendance, however 21 games were played on the day and were enjoyed by all who attended.
One very close score was recorded when Lyn Simmonds and Bill Scott defeated Neil Riley and Allan Jones 14/13.
Runaway scores were recorded when Enid Baker and Barry White trailed Fay Picker and Noel Jolliffe 14/8, whilst the same score was recorded when Kevin Rubie and Fay Picker defeated Irene Riley and Rex Toole.
There were many scores of 14/12, 14/11 and 14/10.
On Tuesday 24 February, Golf Croquet was played with only 25 players. It was lovely to see Irene Ford again enjoying a game. Irene has not been well but is regaining her strength so hopefully she will return to play all games in the very near future. Our best wishes go to Irene.
There were many good scores recorded and runaway scores were recorded when Elvy Quirk and Kevin Wenning defeated Rex Toole and Heken Lupis 11/2. A further runaway score of 10/3 was noted when Lyall Strudwick and Margaret Dent defeated Sally Perry and Irene Ford.
There were quite a number of 9/4,8/5 & 7/6 scores as well.
After discussion with the Forbes Council we have had two disabled car parks allotted adjacent to the Croquet Club. These are a welcome sight and hopefully those with disabled stickers will have use of them.
In Forbes, croquet is played every Tuesday and Saturday. Come and join us for a game and enjoy the friendship and fellowship of the Club. Please arrive at 8.15am for an 8.30am start. Closed in shoes to be worn, bring your hat, your water bottle and wear some sunscreen. Mallets provided.
Any enquiries call 0428 540 272.
By Elvy Quirk
President, Forbes Croquet Club