On Monday, 28th September, 2015 Probus Clubs from Nowra, South Nowra, Jervis Bay, Shoalhaven Mens and Shoalhaven Ladies clubs joined Nowra club members for a day filled with fun croquet. On a wonderful spring day, some fifty visitors enjoyed the lawns whilst others enjoyed the garden settings of the club. Whilst some waited for games under the guidance of club members other visitors participated in the games provided. Probus provided a barbecue lunch for all to enjoy. This type of event is very popular and is bringing in much needed funds for our project of developing two extra lawns on the northern side of our present lawns.
Bob Williamson
 Great day for croquet |
 Games for all |
 Club members Len Muir, Joan Roth, Jane Miezio watch Sandra Norwood go for a shot |
 Skittled by visitor Margret Fisher |
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Nowra Springs Out At Orange
Six members of the Nowra Club visited and enjoyed the Orange City Spring G.C Carnival 10th-13th September 2015. Under pleasant weather and great competition between all the players Nowra was successful and was in the winners circle. John Deeves and his partner Doug Leadbeater (Young) took first place in Block A of the doubles, with David Turvey and his partner Yvonne Grattan (Canberra) being runner up. In the singles in block A, John Deeves was the winner, with David Turvey runner up. In block B Margaret Sawers was the winner and Bob Williamson was runner up in block C The complete list of winners will be duly posted by the Orange City Club For further photos please visit nowracroquetclub.com Bob Williamson |
 Nowra Team Bob and Gail Williamson, David Turvey, Margaret and Don Sawers, John Deeves |
 John Deeves jumping his way to winning block A Singles |
 Sue Luckie (Young) on her way to win Block C singles |
 "Excitement prevails" Bill Hayes, Don Sawers. Doug Leadbeater and Wal Stone |
 "Your turn next Don" Carol Goodman, Pam Faber, Jackie Grady, Don Sawers |
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Nowra Croquet Club hosts CNSW Division One Golf Croquet Championships
On Saturday 15th August 2015 22 players from around NSW and Nowra competed in the Doubles and Singles Golf Croquet competition at the Nowra courts, Bomaderry. The event was officially opened by Mr Gareth Ward member for Kiama and also patron for the club. The doubles event was held over the first two days play under fine winter weather. The winners were Bill Munns (Toronto) and Peter Coles (Foster) and runner up Peter Smith (Maitland) and John Compton ( Maitland) . In their first major event David Turvey and Wayen Worrall did the Nowra Club proud coming in third in the event. Bob Williamson |
 Club secretary Glyn Williams, Margaret Sawers, CNSW president Tony McArthur, Mayor Joanna Gash, member Gareth Ward, Club president Wendy Wade |
 State president Tony McArthur showing his jumping skills |
 Nowra club captain Margaret Sawers does it easy |
 Debbie Morgan of Sutherland runs the hoop watched by Peter Smith and partner John Compton |
 Runner ups Peter Smith and Robyn Compton with CNSW event manager John Compton |
 Winners Peter Cole, Robyn Compton and Bill Munns |
 Wayne Worrall of Nowra watches David Turvey keeps his head down on their way to running third |
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Nowra Wins NSW Division 3 Golf Pennants
After progressing through the Southern Division competition, against Nowra White, Jamberoo, Wollongong and Sutherland, the Nowra Red team contested the State Finals at Tempe on the 18th June, 2015. On that day, Nowra Red was successful for a second year in winning the final against Mosman.Blue winning 2 matches to 0 with rain cancelling the final match. The winning Nowra team consisted of Fay Marks, Val Pickard, Ann Worrall and Captain Keith Poynter. Bob Williamson |
 Nowra Red Team: Don Sawers, Keith Poynter, Dough Houssenlodge, Nick Russell, Carol Williams, Val Pickard, Fay Marks, Ann Worral |
Members of the South Coast Branch of the NSW Retired Police Association held their annual croquet day at the Nowra Croquet Club on Friday 24th July. Although RPA members were down due to others travelling and commitments those who attended, had a most enjoyable day of Golf Croquet with guidance from croquet club members. As usual, the club supplied luncheon in the well appointed grounds for the visitors. All players had a great time under perfect winter weather, with the visitors commenting: "How soon can we come back again".
Bob Williamson
 Club member Val Pickard "jumps the queue" watched by Margaret Ford, Club Captain Margaret Sawers and Bill Ralph |
 Club member Phil Pickard, visitors Robyn Eggins, Jenny Dawson and Dave Dawson "having a go" |
 Club President, John Deeves, visitor Helen Waldron, Mick Rigg and member Gail Williamson, enjoying the day |
 A small but happy group of RPA members |
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BOMADERRY ANGLICAN CHURCH VISITS NOWRA CROQUET
On Monday 29th May, some twenty members of the Bomaderry Anglican Church had a social outing, visiting the Nowra Croquet Club. Helped and instructed by members of the club, the visitors soon learned the fun part of the game of golf croquet. After the mornings activities the members and visitors enjoyed a barbecue lunch. Bob Williamson |
 John Ryan, Jan Baldwin playing the shot, watched by Alys McNaughton, Judy Garrett and club member David Turvey |
 Geoff Jarrett, Len Muir (Club member), Clare Murray, John Drinkwater , Doug Houssenloge (Club member) Iris Schofield |
 Maureen O'Brien, Ian Hankin, and Club President, John Deeves |
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NOWRA CROQUET CLUB ENTERTAINS PROBUS CLUBS
On Monday 25th of May, 2015 the Probus Clubs of Nowra, Jervis Bay, Shoalhaven Ladies and Shoalhaven mens combined for their visit to Nowra Croquet Club. On the fine autumn day, 52 players learned the game with Nowra Croquet Club members whilst others enjoyed the club facilities; Probus supplied a barbecue which was well received. This day is always popular with the combined clubs, and Nowra Croquet Club looks forward to hosting the day, later in this year. Bob Williamson |
 Norma Oberg watches Don Oberg run the black, with Helen Heinrichs looks on intently |
 Lyn and Ross Thompson watch as John Cameron, gives advice to Judy Cameron |
 Wilga Casey, Bernie Klumper (Nowra) Beth Wares , and Laurie Wares going for the shot |
 Theresa McKinnon, Ian McKinnon, watched by Daryl Roth and Sandra McLaren |
 David Turvey gives instruction to Pauline Butt, with Garry Yianakis Veronica Edwards and Pauline Yianakis also learning |
 Part of the enthusiastic players |
 Non Players enjoying the facilities |
From Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th of May,2015 teams from Narooma, Canberra, Milltron-Ulladulla and Nowra, contested both association and golf croquet. Friday was cold and damp, whilst Saturday and Sunday enjoyed great autumn weather.
Association winners, were Tony Hall, Greg Diprose and Hilary White from Canberra and runners up "The others Team" consisted of Linda Nickels Queanbeyan, Jim Elston Milton-Ulladulla and Alex Nitsche Narooma.
Golf winners were Gail Williamson, Phil Pickard, Don Sawers and Bob Williamson, of the Nowra white team and runners up were Gerda Lambeck, Sorina Atkins, Adrienne Fazekas and Judy Tier of Canberra..
The longest break in association was Graham Cullen and the best shot in golf was Phil Pickard, who ran 5 and 6 hoops with one shot.
The Narooma club provided excellent food with an official dinner held at the Dalmeny Bowling Club, where the competition was held. All players enjoyed the challenges and friendships made.
Bob Williamson
 Part of the Canberra team receiving South Coast Associarion shield with Narooma President Ken Cole |
 Nowra white receiving South Coast shield with Ken Cole and Max Murray, founder of the Narooma Croquet Club |
 Association runner ups "the Others" |
 Golf runners up part of the Canberra team with Max Murray |
 Association longest break, Graham Cullen, Nowra |
 Best golf shot, Phil Pickard, Nowra |