Still missing you all but understand why.
Afraid you have missed the best of the daffodils, but the alpine garden is now coming into bloom.
We continue to be cut, watered and fed but our nitrogen content has been reduced so we don’t grow too long.
Hope to see you all as soon as Boris lets you out.
Postcard From Bowdon
Postcard courtesy of Alan Mayne 
Missing your croquets and roquets and your animated chatter in these difficult times.
We will be prepared and ready when the crisis is over.
Keep safe.
Internal Competitions Draw Postponed
The Internal Competitions draw has been postponed until there is more clarity on the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
It is hoped to be able to have a form of competition later in the season dependent on the length of time restrictions are necessary. Watch this space!
Update from CA & NWF re Coronavirus
The CA & NWF have postponed or cancelled a number of the tournaments and competitions.
In particular the May Handicap tournament which was due to be played at Bowdon has been cancelled.
The latest notices can be found by following the following links:
For CA notice click here.
For NWF notice click here
Winter 1-Ball Final – Postponed
In view of the coronavirus restrictions, this year’s final of the winter 1-ball competition will now be held at the beginning of next year’s winter season.
North West Federation of Croquet Clubs, Minutes of Spring meeting on 7th March.
Hot Pot Supper – Cancelled
The hot pot supper which was due to be held on Saturday 4th April in now cancelled owing to the threat of coronavirus
2020 Handbooks available in Clubhouse
The 2020 Club Handbooks are now available for collection at the clubhouse.
Bowdon Members playing in Cape Town, South Africa.
CA Tournaments and Coaching – 2020
Meet new friends, see new places, learn new skills. Why not try something different with some friends from our club? The CA tournament and coaching programme is full of opportunities and the link below shows those that are near to our club in 2020. Unfortunately it looks like the events listed are all tournaments and there are no coaching sessions planned locally yet. For advice or more information, including how to enter, speak to our tournament secretary or one of our club coaches or have a look on the Croquet Association website using the link at the bottom of this poster.
Please click on this link to see a schedule of tournaments in the North.