Hervey Bay welcomes CaCh Events tour, Peter Spinks runner-up at Bundaberg, and Lynn Bray wins at Bribie Island

Like all other Croquet Clubs, the Hervey Bay Croquet Club is back in full swing gearing-up for another busy, rewarding (and sometimes, frustrating!!) year on the croquet lawns.

The Club hosted a return visit from the Social Club connected with CaCh Events and Tours on Saturday, 11 March. Twenty-four very enthusiastic folk (many returnees) enjoyed receiving instruction in the basics of the game. They then played two games before a BBQ tea and concluded the 'day' with a very enjoyable game under lights in the cool of the evening. Club members appreciate the hospitality afforded by other Clubs and very much enjoy competing in tournaments and competitions organized by these Clubs.

Peter Spinks (photo at Left) travelled to Bundaberg to compete in the CAQ Centenary Ricochet Doubles competition and received the trophy for runner-up in the event.

Peter Spinks with his runner-up trophy from the CAQ Centenary Ricochet Doubles at Bundaberg.

Bribie Island was the venue for an Association tournament. Lynn Bray (on the right) was winner (Division 3) and Jenny Campbell as consolation winner.

Lynn Bray, winner of Division 3 at the Bribie Island Association tournament.

Croquet on the Bay

Hervey Bay Croquet Club's Three Code Tournament, Croquet on the Bay, is set down for 05 to 11 August. A date claimer was sent recently and entry forms etc will be available in early June. We invite you to have 'a whale of a time' at this year's Croquet on the Bay. (August is whale-watching season, it would be very wise to make an early booking for accommodation).

By Coral Deeth, Hervey Bay. From the Croquet Newsletter, March/April 2023, pages 21, 22.