Windsor Croquet Club 103rd anniversary and friendship day

Windsor croquet and bowls clubs share friendship day

A group of people play croquet on a green lawn under a clear sky, with one player bending to strike a ball while others watch

indsor Croquet and Bowls Clubs Community Friendship Day

On Sunday 2nd July, we invited the Windsor Bowls Club to join us for morning tea and croquet. Twenty-four croquet players welcomed 14 bowlers and 6 guests.

After some sumptuous food, provided by our members, we took to the lawns. Terry exerted his skills as Instructor and introduced the game. Windsor members played with the newcomers, and the bowlers proved quite adequate with the mallet and balls. Some showed potential, proving how adaptable some sportsmen and women can be. We may have converted one or two.

After the raffle was drawn, we were welcomed at the Bowls Club for a light lunch.

Bowling a bowl is much different to croquet, but we jumped in for a try. Most of us did eventually learn the bias, but sending the ball too far was an obvious mistake, losing points previously earned. As in all sports, allowing for the wind, the drag, the bias, and of course doing something so foreign was payback for the bowlers, who joyfully said, "Now you know how we felt with your game."

What a great day, great friendship shared. We do not appreciate our neighbours enough.

WCC extends a big vote of thanks to Wendy and the Windsor Bowls Club.

I would like to thank all who attended, to make this a great weekend.

May Windsor Bowls and Windsor Croquet be here another 103 years. Happy 103rd Anniversary.

Cynthia Tacey President, WCC 2017

A group of people watch a game of croquet on a green lawn, with a city building visible in the background under a clear sky

A woman in a white hat plays croquet on a grassy court with other players and balls visible in the background

People seated at a long blue-clothed table in a clubhouse with a sign reading "Windsor Croquet Club" above an arch

A group of people play croquet on a sunny day, standing on a green lawn with mallets and balls, with buildings in the background

Eight people in blue and white attire pose together on a croquet lawn with green balls at their feet

A group of people stand on a croquet court, with one person holding a black croquet ball, under a sunny sky

Windsor celebrates 103rd anniversary with Gala Day

A large group of people poses for a photo on a croquet lawn in front of a white clubhouse with solar panels on the roof

Windsor Croquet Anniversary Weekend

On Saturday 1st July, 24 members and invited guests from Merthyr, McIlwraith and Eildon clubs celebrated our 103rd birthday with games on the lawns, well prepared by Terry and his aides. Each lawn was drawn up differently, with all attendees vying for the best results. Mazes, targets, apexes and circles were all drawn into the lawn and navigated to the letter. All games were related to croquet strokes, though not necessarily executed in strict obeyance of the rules. Judging length of stroke is simple during the game, where progression dictates the order, but much fun and laughter was heard as all joined in the fun and frivolity.

As is Terry's wont, we moved quickly from lawn to lawn. A barbecue lunch was prepared and served with salad, followed by pavlova. Indoor brainteasers tested what we know of our own members.

Back on the lawns for Golf croquet doubles, moving one or two players on to the next court during play to mix up the pairs made for more interesting games.

This was a true Gala Day, full of fun and good cheer.

Thanks to Terry for organising and hosting the day, and a big thank you to all helpers (especially Graham Wemyss), without whom we could not have enjoyed the day so much.

Happy 103rd Anniversary.

Cynthia Tacey President, WCC 2017