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BHPB raises nearly $3,000 and celebrates ricochet and Hudson Cup results

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach reports a strong Bunnings BBQ fundraiser, GCTR Ricochet play, Hudson Cup results and Windsor Doubles success.

Ann Rawding, Burleigh Heads Palm Beach2 min read1 September 2025
BHPB raises nearly $3,000 and celebrates ricochet and Hudson Cup results

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach has had another busy couple of months. The club's Bunnings BBQ in August was a huge success, raising nearly $3,000. Members worked hard and thanked Chris for organising the day.

Breadologist Doddie and BBQ director Beth whooping it up in between the rush of customers

Breadologist Doddie and BBQ director Beth in between the rush of customers.

The GCTR Division 2 Ricochet tournament was held at the club in September. Chris, Malcolm and Ann from BHPB, Michael and Val from Murwillumbah and Gavin from Coolangatta took part. Malcolm won, Chris was runner up and Gavin from Coolangatta was third. Joy was thanked for running the kitchen.

Players in the GCTR Division 2 Ricochet tournament at Burleigh Heads Palm Beach.

Players in the GCTR Division 2 Ricochet tournament at Burleigh Heads Palm Beach.

Beth and Ann played in the Windsor Doubles in August and came a creditable second in the top division. The Annual Division One Hudson Cup was hotly contested over two days, with Chris taking the trophy 2-0 against runner up Dot. The courts will close in mid October for renovations.

Photo at Right:- Beth and Ann played in the Windsor Doubles in August and came a credible second in the top division.

Beth and Ann, who came second in the top division at the Windsor Doubles.

Photo at Left:- Dot and Chris

Dot and Chris after the Annual Division One Hudson Cup final.

By Ann Rawding, Burleigh Heads Palm Beach. From the Croquet Newsletter, September/October 2025, pages 7-9.

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