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 OCT 3 Final versus Broadwas at Bristol

MATCH REPORT
CORNWALL CROQUET CLUB SOUTHWEST FEDERATION GOLF CROQUET LEAGUE FINAL
 
 
Cornwall Golf Croquet Team travelled to the Bristol Croquet Club on Saturday October 3rd to play Broadwas(Worcester) in the Final of the Southwest Federation Golf Croquet League.
On a cold day with strong gusty winds and frequent showers and all too brief glimpses of sunshine the Cornwall team met a very strong team from Broadwas(Worcester) to play the Final.
The match consisted of 4 games of doubles and 16 games of singles. The doubles were even each team winning 2 games. Of the singles 3 games were drawn some others were closely contested but Broadwas had the upper hand and at the close of the match were the clear and worthy winners. Match result Broadwas 13 1/2 points to Cornwall's 6 1/2 points.
Kevin Ham of Dyffryn Croquet Club was the match referee and also presented the Trophy on behalf of the Southwest Federation of Croquet Clubs.
We would like to thank Bristol Croquet Club for their generous hospitality and Kevin Ham for his efficient work as referee.
 
Broadwas(Worcester) & Cornwall Teams.
     Left to right:- 
       John Guy(B), Josie Watson(B), Stewart Smith(B), David Parson(B), Jenny Burrows(C), Des Honey(C), Liz Honey(C), Paul Schofield(C),   
       Margaret Read(C), Elizabeth Schofield(C), Stephen Read(C).

 Kevin Ham presenting the Southwest Federation Golf Croquet League Shield to Josie Watson Captain of the Broadwas Team.


 
Photos by Stephen Read

SEP 20 Semifinal versus Nailsea 

SOUTHWEST FEDERATION GOLF CROQUET LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL v NAILSEA(SOUTH EAST) SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20TH

 

The Cornwall Golf Croquet Team played away at Nailsea in the semi-final of the SWF Golf Croquet League in perfect weather conditions on Nailsea's very fast courts.

The match commenced with 4 games of doubles of which Cornwall won 2, lost one and drew one. By lunchtime Cornwall were in the lead winning 3 games to Nailsea's 2, and 2 games drawn.

In the afternoon session of 13 games the honours were even with Cornwall and Nailsea winning 5 games each with 3 games drawn.

In a closely fought match Cornwall emerged victorious winning 8 games to Nailsea's 7 with 5 games drawn.

The points for the Tournament were Cornwall 10 1/2 to Nailsea's 9 1/2.

 

Cornwall, winners of the SWF Southwest & Southeast Divisions, now go through to the Final to be played at Bristol Croquet Club against Broadwas(Worcester), who were winners of the SWF North & Central Divisions.

 

 

Attached photo of the Cornwall & Nailsea(SE) teams:-

From left to right David Murphy(N), Andrew Buchanan(N), Stephen Read(C), Liz Honey(C), David Hunt(N), Margaret Read(C), Paul Schofield(C),Jenny Burrows(C), Elizabeth Schofield(C), Des Honey(C), Ron Harridge(N), Mary Barnes(N), Peter Dyke(N).

 

Photo by Stephen Read

JUN 30 away v Sidmouth

Cornwall v Sidmouth in the Southwest Federation Golf League Tuesday June 30th.

 Tuesday June 30th saw Cornwall Croquet Club visit Sidmouth for Cornwall's 5th and last match of the South West Federation Golf Croquet league. With Cornwall having won all their previous matches, and Sidmouth also having done so, but with one further match to play, the result was crucial as to which Club progressed to the semi-finals of the competition. With several of their regular players unavailable for various reasons, Cornwall's team was a rather depleted five in number, meaning not much time for resting! A tough match was expected.

 The weather was certainly flaming June, with a light sea breeze taking the edge off the heat. Sidmouth's short-cut and dry lawns were very fast, requiring a delicate touch to position a ball accurately. The morning's play started with two doubles, and Cornwall's husband & wife teams of Ron & Pam George, and David & Barry Edwards, got off to a good start with 7-5 wins. Sidmouth caught up in the following singles, and all depended on whether Cornwall's Jenny Burrows won the last match on the lawn before lunch to decide whether it would be five-all at the break or 6-4 to Cornwall. Jenny won, giving an encouraging lead to the visitors.

 After lunch, a further block of singles preceded the final two doubles games. Whatever was in their lunch packs must have been powerful, for Cornwall went on the rampage in the afternoon, losing only two of the ten games played, one singles and one doubles. Two Cornwall players, David & Barry Edwards, saw their handicaps reduced as a result of wins in their singles games. The final result was a 14 games to 6 win for Cornwall, and progress to the semi-finals.

 Attached photo of the Cornwall & Sidmouth Teams.

Left to right:- John Coombes(S), Keith Thurley(S), Pam Bowra(S), Tony Philbot(S), Margaret Piler(S), Muriel Philbot(S), Ron George(C), Pam George(C), Graeme Pryor(S), Jenny Burrows(C), Barry Edwards(C), David Edwards(C).

 Photo by Barry Edwards.

JUN 16 home v Budleigh

Cornwall hosted Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club in the fourth round of the Southwest Federation Golf Croquet League on Tuesday June 16th.

In fine sunny weather, the mornings play went very much Cornwall's way & by lunch time Cornwall were 9 games to 2 in the lead with 1 game drawn.

The afternoon's play continued in Cornwall's favour with them adding 6 more wins to Budleigh Salterton's 1 with 1 further game drawn.

Cornwall had a decisive win. The final score Cornwall 15 games, Budleigh Salterton 3 games & 2 games drawn.

Cornwall have won 4 out of 5 of the Golf League matches, the 5th match will be away against Sidmouth on June 30th.

Seated, Budleigh Salterton, Pat Meredith, Michael Peters, Kay Scales, Audrey Handley.

Standing, Cornwall, Barry Edwards, Pam George, Ron George, Liz Honey, Des Honey, Jenny Burrows.

 

Photo by Margaret Read

MAY 17 away v Nailsea

Cornwall's Golf croquetteam played away at Nailsea in the third round of the Southwest Federation Golf Croquet League on Sunday May 17th

On a rather dull & chill morning Cornwall lead from the start, by lunch Cornwall's score was 6 games to Nailsea's 4.

In the afternoon play continued in brief but heavy showers, Cornwall forged ahead to win the match 13 games to Nailsea's 6 games with 1 game drawn.

 Left to right:- Des Honey(C), Liz Honey(C), Valerie Jackson(N), Chris Jackson(N), Pam George(C), Jenny Burrows(C), Carl Jones(N), Ron George(C), Margaret Robinson(N), Margaret Read(C), Ann Peek(N).

 

MAY 7 home v Barnstaple

Thursday May 7th Cornwall Croquet Club played their second Southwest Federation Golf Croquet League match of this season at home against Barnstaple.. After a promising start, the weather deteriorated, and a cold and at times damp day ensured that the Clubhouse heater was well used. Barnstaple’s home lawns are much below full size, and in addition to having two of their more experienced unavailable, they had to get used to Cornwall’s full sized courts.

By lunch time Cornwall were 9 games to 1 up with 2 games drawn. The afternoon session continued to go Cornwall's way with Cornwall winning a further 6 games to Barnstaple's 1 with 1 more game drawn.

 Cornwall won the match 15 games to Barnstaple's 2 with 3 games drawn.

Pam George(C), Paul Schofield(C),Jenny Burrows(C), Liz Honey(C), Stephen Read(C), Ron George(C), Des Honey(C).

David White(B), Ann White(B), Richard Nash(B),

The 4th member of Barnstaple's team was Irene Fane.

 

Photo by Margaret Read

 APR 30 home v Porthpean

 This year Cornwall Croquet Club is able to field two teams (Cornwall & Porthpean) in the Southwest Federation Golf Croquet League. In the opening round, on Thursday April 30th, the League rules say they have to play each other.

Play started on time in spite of the rather damp weather. By lunch time the score was Cornwall 11 games, Porthpean 1.

The afternoon session was played in bright sunshine. The afternoon games were closely contested the score being Cornwall 4, Porthpean 3, with 1 game drawn.

 Final score Cornwall 15 games, Porthpean 4 games and 1 game drawn.

 Front row:- Francis Hindley(P), John Hindley(P), Russell Moore(P), Lyn Everett(P), Trevor Bainbridge(P).

Back row:- Paul Schofield(C), Des Honey(C), Jenny Burrows(C), Ron George(C), Elizabeth Schofield(C), Pam George(C).

 

Photo by Stephen Read