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Tweed Heads keeps playing while the new clubhouse takes shape

Tweed Heads members continue playing without a clubhouse, with building progress, Border Cup representation, MSOB success and visiting players.

Janet and Danae, Tweed Heads2 min read1 July 2025
Tweed Heads keeps playing while the new clubhouse takes shape

Tweed Heads reported that it had been just over two months since demolition of the club, but members had not been put off by the lack of a clubhouse. They continued to play on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, even on cold days.

The club thanked the neighbouring Family Day Care Centre for storing playing equipment and providing a room for meetings, as well as hot water for morning tea. Tweed Shire Council was thanked for moving the club's belongings and for its commitment to return them when the new building is complete.

Club items on the street ready for storage. Homeless, no wonder it leaked!

Club items on the street ready for storage.

Club members in hard hats prepared for a site inspection

Tweed Heads members in hard hats ready for a site inspection.

Lesley and Betsy represented New South Wales at the Border Cup held at Burleigh Heads Palm Beach. New South Wales was defeated by Queensland this year.

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Lesley and Betsy representing New South Wales at the Border Cup.

Tony Kaucic competed in the MSOB at Southport Croquet Club on 22 and 23 June and reported on a great event. He took out second place.

Tony taking time to practice at Tweed Club

Tony Kaucic taking time to practise at Tweed Club.

The club said croquet brings people together, including visitors from interstate. Visitors to Tweed Heads remain welcome to play and share a cuppa while the club waits for the clubhouse to return.

Photo: Derrick & Deb Shues from Sandringham Croquet Club in Melbourne, Betsy and Tony, members of Tweed Heads Croquet club.

Derrick and Deb Shues from Sandringham Croquet Club in Melbourne with Betsy and Tony from Tweed Heads.

Dennise Simmons from Byron Bay visited in July. Players who joined her appreciated the chance to tap into her considerable skills.

By Janet and Danae, Tweed Heads. From the Croquet Newsletter, July/August 2025, pages 34-36.

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