Cherry Street honours award winners, pennants players and new members

Cherry Street recognised several members with special awards. Helen Young received the Old Mug Award for her tireless work as Convenor House and Social Activities manager, organising and attending many activities, functions, socials and get-togethers across the year.

Phyllis Waters received the Captains Trophy. A leading player from the Northern Rivers area, Phyllis has had a strong year in club championships and tournament play across Golf Croquet and Ricochet, and has recently taken up Association Croquet with early tournament placings.

Phyllis Waters and Vice Captain Christine Edlund at Cherry Street.

The Division 3 Pennants team won the Westport Cup, awarded to the club that scores the most hoops overall in the competition.

Robbie Allen, Jenny Dorward, Penny Scott, Jim Hannigan and Wendy Gilmore with the Westport Cup.

Robyn Poynting and Marlene Rennie were awarded Patrons trophies in Ricochet and Golf, awards they also won in 2023. Both were congratulated for their performance and contribution to the club. Robyn, the club President, keeps Croquet for Kids running smoothly and helps with whatever benefits the club. Marlene contributes strongly in the community through the Hot Meal centre, Vinnies and wherever help is needed.

Marlene Rennie volunteering at the Hot Meals Centre.

Northern Rivers Area Recognition Awards named Robbie Allen, Penny Scott, Wendy Gilmore, Jenny Dorward, Jim Hannigan, Norma Watts, Phyllis Waters, Ray Chapman and David Scott. Cherry Street also finished a very close second to Byron Bay in the Pennants Championships. Pennants Captain Robbie Allen was pleased with the team’s overall performance and accepted the trophy with honour.

The club welcomed new members Bruce Nelson, Dianne Toghill, Joyce Albany, Brenton Bill and Gene Trim, taking total membership to 79. The Club Championships will add a Novice Golf Croquet Singles event this year.

Cherry Street club champions displaying their trophies.

The club thanked its sponsors: Cherry Street Sport and Club, Hartleys Fruit Market, Coffee and Kitchen, Cherry Street Butchery and Midget Bradford. Members also gathered for Australia Day celebrations, reflecting, respecting and celebrating being part of a diverse and multicultural nation.

Australia Day celebrations at Cherry Street Croquet Club.

By Greg Porter, Cherry Street. From the Croquet Newsletter, January/February 2025, pages 14-16.