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These two felt friendship days had become a bit ordinary and decided to jazz things up with all club members wearing fancy dress, or donning a "Mad Hat"and heading to Wonderland
The white rabbit took it all in her stride, organising games on the lawns while The Queen of Hearts directed players around the side games. Their only alternative was to play them, or "Off with Their Head!"
Players attended from all Northern Rivers Croquet Club. and from comments received from our visitors as they arrived side-stepping around the flamingoes and the card games, all had a wonderful time, with few being "late, late, for a very important date!".
Fay Ross
Ben Vang
Secretary
Marion Underhill
Publicity Officer
Silver Threads
Lynn Dooley & Barry Wells
Lynn Dooley & Barry Wells
Maitland Croquet Club members Rita Murphy and John Purnell have a golden glow about them following their impressive win at the Croquet Tournament attached to the Lake Macquarie Masters Games. Held over two days on 21st and 22nd March 2011 at the Toronto Croquet Club lawns the tournament catered for persons over 45 years and beyond. The doubles golf croquet competition was divided into four blocks and age groups.
Golden Oldies
Rita Murphy & John Purnell
Rita Murphy & John Purnell
Also basking in the sheen of their silver medals were Lynn Dooley and Barry Wells who were runners up in Block A. They too were excited with their win and proudly displayed the medals on their return.
Only four members from Maitland Club entered the event and all brought home medals. Congratulations are extended to the "Golden Oldies" and the "Silver Threads" on their achievements.
Terry Cheetham - Secretary (photos by Alan Pearson)
Combined Bowls and Croquet Day - Sunday 20th March 2011
Our neighbours, The Westport Club, invited our members to join some of their bowlers for a combined bowling and golf croquet day.
We all learnt the basic skills of ‘the other game’ in a very short time and had fun playing in mixed teams.
Morning tea was enjoyed in the Croquet Club and a barbecue lunch was provided by the Bowling Club. A good day was had by all.
Bridget Earle
Secretary
'Thank you' and 'Farewell'
It is not often that a club loses its President and Secretary during the year - Jeannine and Terry Devereaux have worked tirelessly for the club during their ten years in Port Macquarie.
On Friday 18th March we played golf croquet and had a barbecue to say 'Thank you' and 'Farewell' to them both. The club members provided the usual delicious salads and slices and a good evening was had by all.
Bridget Earle
New Secretary!
John Compton scoring a hoop with a jump shot
while Tournament referee Margaret Thompson looks on
while Tournament referee Margaret Thompson looks on
Maitland Croquet Club celebrated Australia Day with a Golf Singles Tournament on 26 January 2011 that was sponsored by Maitland City Council. There were thirty six players participating from Maitland and various clubs including Wollongong, Lismore, Macquarie City, Newcastle National Park, Branxton, Sutherland, Myall Park, Toronto, Mount Sugarloaf, EDSACC and Strathfield.
The competition was divided into six blocks according to handicaps with play commencing at 8 am and continuing through to 5 pm. The weather was extreme and tested many players who sought shady areas and cool drinks between games. A sprinkler was installed for the relief of players, which many took advantage of to cool down.
The tournament was in the capable hands of Maitland Golf Games Captain, Lynn Dooley and her assistant Robyn Compton while Margaret Thompson from Nelson Bay Club was the Tournament Referee. The day was a great success due to the support given by the volunteers from Maitland Club and visitors who assisted with refereeing, time keeping, catering, lawn maintenance and scoring.
The Mayor of Maitland and Club Patron, Peter Blakemore, attended and with assistance from Club President, Janet Dahlenburg, presented the winners with their prize money at the end of the tournament.
The results were:
Block A Winner: Steve Dilley Jnr (Maitland) Runner-up: John Levick (Newcastle)
Block B Winner: Trevor Black (Maitland) Runner-up: John Compton (Maitland)
Block C Winner: Kevin Page (Toronto) Runner-up: Bernie McAlary (Wollongong)
Block D Winner: Anne Freeman (Branxton) Runner-up: Brenda Wild (Mt Sugarloaf)
Block E Winner: Ron Bell (Mt Sugarloaf) Runner-up: Greg Freeman (Branxton)
Block F Winner: Lachlan Ogilvie (Mt Sugarloaf) Runner-up: Janet Dahlenburg (Maitland)
Terry Cheetham - Secretary
View of lawns 1 & 2 in play with Club House in background
The Birpai people are the Traditional owners of all land and waters of the foreshores of the Greater Port Macquarie area. On Australia Day the 2nd Saltwater Freshwater Festival, celebrating the culture and heritage of the Birpai people, was held along those foreshores at Westport Park. They had displays and workshops in art, weaving, didgeridoo playing ... as well as music and acts on two stages.
A couple of hundred metres away we celebrated Australia Day at the Croquet Club, playing golf croquet and enjoying a barbecue with delicious salads and scrumptious desserts.
A good day was had by all.
Bridget Earle
(Publicity Officer)
The photo was taken at the end of the day by Margaret Mitchell, Murwillumbah Club Captain.
Marion Underhill
Publicity Officer
Lismore Croquet Club
Mid North Coast Croquet Council Christmas Party
The rain held off for the annual Christmas party of players, from Forster, Gloucester, Taree and Port Macquarie, who take part in inter-club handicap competitions throughout the year.
This year was Port Macquarie’s turn to host the day. After a morning of playing golf and association croquet we all enjoyed lunch together. This was followed by the presentation, by the MNCCC President Paddy Stevens, of trophies to the District Champions (named in the report from Forster on 10th October) and the overall winners of the Inter-Club Competitions. Port Macquarie received the Jan Sage Plate for golf croquet and Taree the Rogers Plate for association croquet.
Thanks to all who travelled to Port Macquarie for the day and to the club members who provided the salads, dessert, cakes, slices and decorations, particularly Sue Moss and Susan Klecka.
Bridget Earle
MNCCC Secretary/Treasurer
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Marion Underhill
Hon. Secretary
Rita Cole shows some visitors how it is done:
| BUNDANOON | NOWRA | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Archer (6) | * | 26 | - | 7 | Graham Cullen (7) | |
| Leila Merson (12) | 8 | - | 26 | * | Margaret Sawers (11) | |
| Jackie Crosslé (18) | 3 | - | 22 | * | Fay Lochrin (18) | |
| Charles Cook (18) | * | 16 | - | 12 | Colleen McIntyre (20) | |
| Leila Merson & Ian McClelland | * | 18 | - | 14 | Margaret Sawers & Fay Lochrin | |
| David Archer & Jackie Crosslé | * | 15 | - | 13 | Graham Cullen & Mary Dunn | |
| 4 WINS | 86 | 94 | 2 WINS | |||
Graham Cullen very nearly turned the tables in his doubles game. With the score 7-13 against him, and time already called, he played a magnificent six point break from 2-back to peg out his ball, leaving the score 13 all. Had his break left Mary in hoop 1 position, Nowra could easily have won the game and therefore the match. As it was Bundanoon had little difficulty running another hoop, which was Penultimate. As he was shaking hands and about to walk off the lawn Jackie said "David, why not run Rover as well?", so he walked back to his ball next to the peg and did so.
David Archer
David Archer, Graham Cullen, Leila Merson, Charles Cook, Colleen McIntyre,
Jackie Crosslé, Ian McClelland, Mary Dunn, Fay Lochrin, Margaret Sawers
These championships were hosted by Forster from 8th - 10th October. Divisional champions in both golf croquet and association croquet from Forster, Gloucester, Port Macquarie and Taree competed in Round Robins over the three days. We were very fortunate with the weather, as it was very black all round for much of the three days, and we received very little rain.
Golf Croquet results were:
Division 1 (0 - 5): Forster (Don Scifleet and Barbara McTiernan)
Division 2 (6 - 8): Forster (Tom Adams and Sandy Coutts)
Division 3 (9 - 12): Forster (Val Streline, Sylvia Pushee and Merilyn Abbo)
Association Croquet results were:
Division 1 (down to 4.5): Larry Bryant (Port Macquarie)
Division 2 (5 - 8): Bridget Earle (Port Macquarie)
Division 3 (9 - 12): John Coates (Forster)
Division 4 (14 - 20): Rob Trevanion (Forster)
The Forster results were excellent and many of their members worked very hard with the organization, making cakes and slices and refereeing. Their efforts were greatly appreciated.
Bridget Earle (MNCCC Secretary/Treasurer)
 Val Streline, Tom Adams, Sylvia Pushee, Don Scifleet, Sandy Coutts and Barbara McTiernan |
 Association winners - Larry Bryant (Div 1), John Coates (Div 3), Rob Trevanion (Div 4), Bridget Earle (Div 2) |