Author: Adrian Apps

Following the easing of Covid 19 restrictions, double banking will be allowed on all lawns from Monday 19th July.

Please note that Members are reminded to take appropriate precautions in line with the advice given by the Croquet Association which can be accessed by following this link

27/7/21 – Please note start date has been put back to 3 August. This is to allow Bowdon to play Woking in Inter Club GC Competition.

The Tuesday 18pt Handicap Competition, Solomon Grundy, is to restart on Tuesday 27 July and continue on following Tuesdays.

Games will start at 10.00am and there will be a time limit of 2 hrs per game.  Two rounds will be played, which will give a finish by 2.00pm.  There will be no break for lunch.

Please book a place on the sheet in the clubhouse.  If you just turn up by 9.45am without notice, you will be guaranteed two games provided there is space.

All games will be card games.  If you do not have a card, one will be provided on the day.

Initially all three lawns will be reserved.  However, should there be fewer than 9 competitors then a lawn will be released for general play.

For more information contact Barry Keen.

The Monday short croquet ladder will start on Monday 26th July and continue on following Mondays.

Games will start at 10.00am and there will be a time limit of 1hr 15mins per game.  Two rounds will be played, which will give a finish by 12.45pm.

Just turn up by 09.45am and you will be guaranteed two games.

All games will be card games.  If you do not have a card, one will be provided on the day.

For more information contact Barry Keen.

Following the recent Government announcement, the clubhouse will be open for members and visitors from start of play on Monday 19 July.

Members should take note of the advice of the Government and take a cautious approach in adopting the release of restrictions.

As we have not used the clubhouse for over 15 months, members are reminded of the following:
            1) Complimentary teas and coffees are available.
            2) The bar is cashless and all drinks taken should be paid for by using the card system as the drinks are taken.
            3)All china and glass MUST be loaded into the dishwashers after use.
              – THEY MUST NOT BE HAND WASHED.

New cleaners have been appointed and the clubhouse will be cleaned on Tuesdays and Fridays.