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# Nottingham Croquet Club

Nottingham Croquet Club

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## Pages

- [Nottingham Croquet Club invites you](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/) - Our 2026 season is well underway, and our nine lawns at Highfields are working well. Visitors are warmly invited to come and watch croquet players of all ages and abilities, and if you fancy a go, just ask any of the members and they'll arrange for you to have a session. In 2021 we expanded
- [Location](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/more-information/location/) - Location The club is about two miles west of the city centre, just outside the ring road. For navigation purposes, our address is Nottingham Croquet Club, University Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 2PS (but please address any post to individual officers, as deliveries are unreliable). If using Google Maps or satnav, be aware that NG7 2PS is
- [Welcome](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/welcome/) - Nottingham Croquet Club strives to be open, inclusive, diverse, accessible and welcoming to all. Whatever your age or stage of life, whether or not you have a sporting background, whatever ability, gender, race, colour or creed, we'd like to share this fascinating sport with you and invite you to join us and enjoy our wonderful,
- [Club policies](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/policies/) - Policy documents can be accessed via the links below: Safeguarding Policy 2025 Protection & privacy policy Equality, inclusion and diversity policy Environmental and sustainability policy Guidance for safe play CCTV policy Photography policy Additionally we have a Health and Safety Risk Assessment: Health and Safety Risk Assessment Health and Safety Risk Assessment - Lenton Food
- [Minutes of Committee Meetings](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/members-information/committee-meetings-april-2025-onwards/) - Please see links below to files containing committee minutes from May 2025 onwards. There are separate pages for minutes from 2011 until 2025. The Minutes of the most recent meeting 16 June 2026 will be confirmed at the next committee meeting, which is scheduled for 25 August 2026, and they will be published soon therafter.
- [Club Officers and Committee Members](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/more-information/committee/) - The current Officers and Committee Members are: President: Ian Vincent Hon. Secretary: Ellen Gee Hon. Treasurer: John Davis Chairman: Alex McIntyre Other committee members: John Filsak (Tournament Secretary), Catriona Peterson, Bruce Scriver, Viv Staley, Rob Edlin-White, Mark Lansdale and Kate Packham.
- ["Roll up" sessions](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/enjoy/rollup/) - Roll-up sessions are slots when a number of lawns are pre-booked for casual play rather than pre-arranged games. Club Day is every Tuesday afternoon and evening (1.30 pm to dusk), based at the west pavilion. Members may come at any time without booking and informally organise croquet games (whether AC, GC, SC, 1-ball, ricochet or
- [Legacies, Donations and Sponsorship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/support/legacies/) - Many of our members, particularly in the lockdown year of 2020, have generously donated funds to the club in various ways, and this helped us considerably to weather that financial storm and still invest in the club’s future. The club is indebted to all its donors and supporters. Only in the rarest circumstances does the club
- [Contact](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/contact/) - Please contact us through our website contact forms: Beginners' Course Croquet Experience w/e General Enquiries Hoops 4 Health Juniors Membership Open Day Social Group Booking Tournaments Volunteering Website Feedback
- [Croquet Experience Weekend Contact Form](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/contact/croquet-experience-weekend-contact-form/)
- [Club Competitions & Ladder](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/enjoy/clubcomps/) - Each year we have a wide choice of competitions within the club, in various formats, for Association Croquet, Golf Croquet and Short Croquet, now organised by John Filsak. You may enter as many or as few club competitions as you like (so long as you have a reasonable expectation of completing them during the season).
- [Open Days](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/visit/openday/) - The club holds free Open Days periodically, when you can drop in at any time and have a go at various croquet skills. These can be busy and sociable sessions with lots of club members to welcome you and show you the ropes. No equipment or prior experience is needed, but please wear flat soled
- [AGM Minutes Pre 1980](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/members-information/agm-papers/agm-minutes-pre-1980/) - AGM Minutes 1930 AGM Minutes 1931 AGM Minutes 1932 AGM Minutes 1933 AGM Minutes 1934 AGM Minutes 1935 AGM Minutes 1936 AGM Minutes 1937 AGM Minutes 1938 AGM Minutes 1939 AGM Minutes 1940 AGM Minutes 1941 AGM Minutes 1942 AGM Minutes 1943 AGM Minutes 1944 AGM Minutes 1945 AGM Minutes 1946 AGM Minutes 1947 AGM
- [AGM Papers](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/members-information/agm-papers/) - Please use the links below to access AGM notices and minutes: CIO AGM Notice 2026 CIO AGM Notice 2025 CIO AGM Minutes 2025 (Draft) CIO AGM Notice 2024 CIO AGM Minutes 2024 UA AGM Notice 2024 UA AGM Minutes 2024 AGM Notice 2023 AGM Minutes 2023 AGM Notice 2022 AGM Minutes 2022 AGM Notice
- [Subscription rates and fees](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/join/costs/) - Subscriptions now run from 1st April to 31st March. The subscriptions for 2026-27 are below. £220 for full members £146 for Country members (living more than 20 miles away as the crow flies), £44 for Far Country members (living more than 40 miles away as the crow flies), £44 for Young Person members (under 25
- [Joining Nottingham Croquet Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/join/) - Membership of the club is open to anyone interested in taking up, playing or supporting croquet. We aim to be inclusive and welcoming to all, with a membership as diverse as the wider community. Croquet is a comparatively affordable sport as the club supplies all the equipment you will need, including an excellent choice of
- [Learn to Play courses](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/learn/learntoplaycourse/) - We will be running two early season Learn to Play Courses in 2026 for new members who have little or no prior croquet experience. This course may also be relevant if you have played croquet in a back garden or a hotel but haven't played croquet with club or tournament quality equipment and playing surfaces.
- [Constitution and Rules](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/rules/) - Until 2024, the Nottingham Croquet Club operated as an Unincorporated Association founded in 1929, under Rules which can be found here. However, it is now a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered as a Charity in England and Wales by the Charity Commission on 2nd November 2023 with number 1205537, with this Constitution and Rules enacted under
- [Advice Articles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/more-information/advice-articles/) - This page is designed to host a curated list of brief articles which give advice on various croquet-related areas not covered elsewhere on the site, which we hope may be useful to members. If you would like another area to be covered, please ask the club Communications Officer (Rob Edlin-White) or a committee member and we will try
- [Lawn usage and booking](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/enjoy/lawnbooking/) - Our range of activities for visitors and potential new members can be found on the website Visit and Join menus. Members: read on! Members may book lawns up to a week in advance at Highfields and two weeks in advance at Lenton (subject to availability in the booking system) and may also turn up at any
- [AGM Papers Pre 2020](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/members-information/agm-papers/agm-papers-pre-2020/) - AGM Minutes 2019 AGM Notice 2019 AGM Minutes 2018 AGM Notice 2018 AGM Minutes 2017 AGM Notice 2017 AGM Minutes 2016 AGM Notice 2016 AGM Minutes 2015 AGM Notice 2015 AGM Minutes 2014 AGM Notice 2014 AGM Minutes 2013 AGM Notice 2013 AGM Minutes 2012 AGM Notice 2012 AGM Minutes 2011 AGM Notice 2011 AGM
- [Committee Minutes April 2011 to March 2016](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/members-information/committee-meetings-april-2025-onwards/committee-minutes-april-2011-to-march-2016/) - Please use the links below to access the minutes of the club committee meetings held from April 2011 to March 2016: April 2011 May 2011 July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 November 2011 February 2012 April 2012 May 2012 July 2012 September 2012 January 2013 April 2013 May 2013 July 2013 September 2013 December 2013
- [Committee Minutes April 2016 to March 2021](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/members-information/committee-meetings-april-2025-onwards/committee-minutes-april-2016-to-march-2021/) - Please use the links below to access minutes for committee meetings held from April 2016 to March 2021. Note that there are separate pages for minutes of meetings before and after those dates. May 2016 July 2016 August 2016 October 2016 January 2017 February 2017 April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 August 2017 03 October
- [Committee Minutes April 2021 to March 2025](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/members-information/committee-meetings-april-2025-onwards/committee-minutes-april-2021-onwards/) - Please see links below to files containing committee minutes from April 2021 to March 2025. April 2021 May 2021 June 2021 July 2021 September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 May 2022 June 2022 August 2022 September 2022 November 2022 January 2023 February 2023 March 2023 April 2023 June 2023
- [Mark's Test Page](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/marks-test-page/) - test doc Stuff
- [Learn croquet](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/learn/) - New to croquet Nottingham Croquet Club welcomes new members of all ages and backgrounds, including people who are completely new to croquet. We offer a range of activities and support to help you try out, learn, enjoy and master this fascinating, engaging sport, and participate in the life of the club. It can take a
- [Tournaments](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/enjoy/tournaments/) - Croquet tournaments are an excellent way to hone your skills and learning, enjoy the ambience of a club at its best, and get to know players from other clubs in a convivial yet competitive atmosphere. Catering and liquid refreshments are usually on offer. Most tournaments are weekends but some are longer. Nottingham's flagship "Annual Tournament" lasts
- [Facilities](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/join/facilities/) - The Club, which was founded in 1929, now has the exclusive use of nine full-sized lawns. Some of these are usable as two half-sized lawns for Short Croquet or for anyone who prefers to play in this format. We have two grade II listed, recently renovated, stone-built pavilions. We have timber shelters by most of
- [Social, Community & Workplace Groups](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/visit/groups/) - As a club, we love to welcome a whole range of social groups, clubs and voluntary organisations and also workplace and corporate groups to come and enjoy some croquet, maybe for an annual outing, or as a special occasion in your calendar. Whether your group are skateboarders or seniors, bell-ringers or board gamers, Samaritans or
- [Visit](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/visit/) - We love to welcome visitors who wish to enjoy our grounds when play is on, to watch and learn about croquet, or perhaps to have a go at this fascinating, skilful, tactical, enjoyable and non-arduous sport. Our playing season is usually early April to early October. If you'd like to come either individually or as
- [Coaching for established members](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/enjoy/coaching/) - In addition to the Introductory coaching courses provided mainly for new members (described here) , we provide a wide range of coaching opportunities for established members, in Association Croquet, Short Croquet and Golf Croquet, completely free of charge. The purpose of all activities in our coaching programme is to give our members opportunities to: learn
- [Teams & captains for inter-club matches](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/enjoy/teams/) - Croquet tournaments offer the opportunity to play competitively as an individual, whereas in matches you are part of a team representing your club, county or country. As a club we enter teams into several regional and national Association Croquet, Golf Croquet and Short Croquet competitions against other clubs, mainly knockouts but some local leagues, which are played
- [Have a go yourself](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/visit/haveago/) - Members of the public, as individuals or in groups, are welcome to have a go at the game virtually any day during our 6 month playing season. Drop-ins welcome but to be sure of a slot, please book ahead or come on a Tuesday after 2pm when one of our friendly volunteers will welcome you.
- [Juniors](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/discover/juniors/) - We have a thriving Juniors programme, thanks largely to the initiative, effort and leadership of Ian Draper and his strong team of volunteers. The junior membership starts at age 7. All activities involving children are supervised by DBS-certified club members. Parents, guardians, teachers etc are very welcome to attend (and may be offered
- [Nottingham Croquet Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/discover/club/) - Welcome to our club We are a friendly club with over 190 members aged from 7 to 100, and from many walks of life. We have room for more, thanks to our newly expanded and improved facilities, making us one of the country’s leading clubs, with 9 full sized lawns and two substantial well-equipped pavilions,
- [Discover Croquet at Nottingham Croquet Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/discover/) - For a flavour of the game and to meet some of our players, check out the following links: werunnotts - Two guests to the club try croquet for the first time. What croquet means to me - 6 minute video by Tanya Jones, featuring Omied Hallam Women's World Championship (hosted by our club
- [Accommodation](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/accommodation/) - The Orchard Hotel, which was built for the University of Nottingham's East Midlands Conference Centre, is on its University Park campus, which is just the other side of the lake from the club, within easy walking distance. During vacations, the University of Nottingham offers less luxurious accomodation in one of the halls of residence on
- [Location - Lenton](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/more-information/location-lenton/) - Location Nottingham Croquet Club currently has access to a second facility at the Lenton Recreation Ground, about 1.5 miles away from the club at Highfields. Site Access & Parking Church Street entrance: (motor vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists) NG7 2FF. Derby Road entrance: (buses, pedestrians, cyclists) NG7 2DP. Many bus services (including Indigo, 34, 36, i4 etc)
- [Expectations of members](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/join/expect/) - In order to have a well-functioning and harmonious club we have some largely common-sense expectations. Club constitution and rules: Members should of course behave in accordance with the constitution and rules of the club. Club policies: Members are expected to abide by our various published policies. Code of conduct: Member should behave in accordance with Croquet England's
- [Benefits of membership](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/join/benefits/) - Members generally enjoy full access to our facilities (subject to lawn availability, and with no additional lawn fees) for the duration of the 6 month playing season (early April to early October), with free coaching at all levels from other members, and a social programme (and where possible some limited croquet playing opportunities) outside the main
- [Hoops 4 Health](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/visit/h4h/) - The COVID-19 pandemic brought the benefits of sport for health and well-being sharply into focus, and croquet - as a non-contact and non-energetic outdoor sport - has an enormous amount to offer to a wide range of groups who have little access to sporting opportunities. Our ‘Croquet for All’ campaign is continuing to
- [Tournaments and Matches](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/visit/tourn/) - We frequently welcome croquet players from other clubs in Britain and overseas, to take part in our tournaments, matches and events. We pride ourselves on providing great playing conditions, facilities and hospitality for all. We hope you and any partners, supporters, family or friends who come with you will find plenty to enjoy at the
- [Croquet](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/discover/prcroquet/) - Croquet isn’t just one game but a family of games played with mallets, balls and hoops. The two main codes played in tournaments internationally are Association Croquet (AC) and Golf Croquet (GC). AC has been played at Nottingham for the whole of our club’s history, and is a game of skill, tactics and strategy with
- [Lawn usage](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/more-information/lawn-usage/) - Some quick links: Guidance on lawn usage is here. The lawn booking system is here. The user guide for the lawn booking system is here Additional guidance for the registration feature is here
- [Volunteering roles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/support/volunteering/) - Nottingham Croquet Club has a strong volunteering ethos, which keeps our subscriptions affordable, encourages club cohesion and teamwork and is often bonding and great fun. Where appropriate we offer training and support to volunteers, and encourage succession so it’s not a lifetime commitment (unless you want it to be!) The schematic diagram below illustrates some of
- [New member recruitment](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/support/recruitment/) - To thrive and flourish as a club we need a regular influx of new members. We now have plenty of capacity to accommodate more members, and indeed will need to grow our numbers to keep subscriptions affordable as well as for the club to thrive. We received some funding from the wider community towards our extended and enhanced
- [Support](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/support/) - By being a paying (and hopefully playing) member of Nottingham Croquet Club, you are already supporting us. Thank you. It helps to make a cohesive club if we play with other members we don't yet know, especially including newer members. A club like ours thrives on the generosity of our members with their time and energies
- [Enjoy](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/enjoy/) - We hope members will enjoy their membership and make the most of it by using our facilities, playing the game and participating in the life of the club. Generally members may access club premises at any time, use club equipment on site, and - in the playing season - play croquet on the lawns in accordance with
- [Juniors Contact Form](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/contact/juniors-contact-form/)
- [Accessing club facilities and equipment](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/enjoy/access/) - We work hard and invest to make our facilities as accessible and welcoming as we can to as many people as we can. It is still work in progress. There are various ways to get here. The pavilions and side gate are secured with number-coded locks. The code is shared with members in the Members'
- [Coaching for juniors](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/learn/coaching-for-juniors/) - We run a programme of schools outreach, an annual Summer School and a Juniors Club, all supervised by DBS-certified club members. Parents, guardians, teachers etc are welcome to attend. Our policies page includes details of our safeguarding policy and safeguarding officer. We respect privacy and do not take or publish photos including recognisable children without
- [Watch some croquet](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/visit/watch/) - Visitors are welcome to watch whenever play is on. The Club Calendar lists formal events; at other times there may or may not be croquet taking place. We have some free leaflets explaining the game to help your enjoyment; please ask someone who is not in play if we don't "meet and greet" you first.
- [Search](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/search/) - Search public website pages (there is a separate search facility for News)
- [News](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/more-information/news/) - Search NewsSearch for:Search ButtonRecent NewsWorld AC Teams ChampionshipsJuly 30, 2026BATTLE OF THE CHAIRMENJune 8, 2026Gordon Hopewell 28/2/47 – 4/4/26April 20, 2026AC Open Championship 2025July 15, 2025The Lanes Academy in ChilwellJune 4, 2025
- [Members' Search](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/members-information/members-search/) - Search the whole site excluding newsSearch for:Search Button
- [Club Documents](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/administration/) - This page contains links to various documents and information about the administration of the club:Officers and Committee MembersAGM Notices and MinutesCommittee MinutesRedevelopment proposals and plans
- [text from old home page](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/text-from-old-home-page/) - IGV-style text saved for possible future use The club has five permanent full-sized lawns and a grade II listed pavilion in Highfields Park. We have also recently secured the lease on the adjacent former bowls greens and disused bowls pavilion and are pursuing an ambitious programme of improvements to make our facilties more welcoming, attractive and accessible. Membership
- [Trophies](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/members-information/trophies/) - This page is intended, when the information is added, to list the club's trophies, with links to pages giving details, including past holders, of the trophy where available.TournamentsSpring Handicap Weekend: Hopewell Tray.Club CompetitionsClub Championship
- [Club History](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/discover/history/) - The club was formed in 1929, soon after the establishment of Highfields Park and University College, Nottingham, thanks to the generosity of Lord Trent, better known as Sir Jesse Boot of Boots the Chemists, since when the club has had a varied and often illustrious history. As you enter from University Boulevard, a bust of Boot (facing
- [Grants and Sponsorships](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/more-information/partners/) - We are extremely grateful for grant funding that we have received towards the substantial cost of our re-development work in 2020/21. This followed the extension of our lease to include the adjacent redundant bowls club. We extended the irrigation from our own borehole, removed ditches and completely re-laid the bowling greens creating 4½ croquet courts.
- [Calendar](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/more-information/calendar/)
- [More Information](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/more-information/) - This is a placeholder to provide breadcrumbs for pages under the More Information menu. It should be hidden from search engines.
- [Club Strategy](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/members-information/club-strategy/) - The club established a series of strategic objectives in 2019. A link to the strategy document with updates to March 2021 and March 2022 is below. It is pleasing to see considerable progress. Club strategy updated to March 2022
- [Club Competitions](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/members-information/club-competitions/) - This page currently contains a partial history of club competitions, and is work in progress. For information about the current year, please go to Journey / Enjoy / Club Competitions The club competitions are organised by John Filsak, who can be contacted using the contact form.Pleae enter results on the paper copies of the draws on the
- [Redevelopment Proposals](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/members-information/redevelopment-proposals/) - Links to a series of documents describing evolving proposals, refined in response to member feedback, for significant developments to our facilities. Nottingham croquet club redevelopment proposal April 2020 Responses to redevelopment consultation April 2020 Lawns 6-8 existing Lawns 6-9 proposed East Pavilion existing Jan20 East Pavilion proposed Jan20 West Pavilion existing Apr20 West Pavilion proposed
- [Test Contact Form](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/contact/test-contact-form/)
- [Social Group Booking Contact Form](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/contact/social-group-booking-contact-form/)
- [General Enquiries Contact Form](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/contact/general-enquiries-contact-form/)
- [Membership Contact Form](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/contact/membership-contact-form/)
- [Open Day Contact Form](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/contact/open-day-contact-form/)
- [Tournament Contact Form](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/contact/tournament-contact-form/)
- [Volunteering Contact Form](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/contact/volunteering-contact-form/)
- [Website Feedback Contact Form](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/contact/website-feedback-contact-form/)
- [Beginners' Course Contact Form](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/contact/beginners-course-contact-form/) - Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *SubjectSummary of the EnquiryComment or MessageSubmit
- [Hoops 4 Health Contact Form](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/contact/hoops-4-health-contact-form/)
- [Members' Information](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/members-information/) - This section of the website contains information that is only available to members of the club.
- [Welcome to Nottingham Croquet Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/proposed-home-page/) - Nottingham Croquet Club strives to welcome as wide a variety of people as we can to discover and experience this wonderful game.Croquet for All bannerAll ages, all walks of life, all abilities, of any race, colour or creed - we'd like to share this fascinating sport and great facilties with all who are interested in
- [Volunteering](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/volunteeringw/) - IntroductionThe success of the Women's World Championship, which the club is hosting from Saturday 25th July to Saturday 1st August this year, will depend largely on the efforts of club members volunteering to help, both during the championship itself, the social events during it and with the fund raising events beforehand.Help is needed with the
- [Subscription Rates and Green Fees](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/subscriptions/) - The annual subscription rates agreed at the 2020 AGM for the various categories of membership are:Full£175£90, £125Country£110£60, £85Far Country£30 Student£30 Junior£25 Non-playing£15 The reduced rates in the right-hand column are available to new players in their first and second season. There is a £10 reduction for members who, for Croquet Association membership purposes, are primary members of another club.Green fees
- [Rob E W test page](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/rwew/) - test text test image to follow hopefully ...
- [Pay & Play](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/payandplay/) - "Pay & Play" is for those who would just like to enjoy an hour of croquet on our lawns. We hope to offer slots for this (subject to volunteer availability) on some mid-week evenings in July and August.All equipment is provided, but you need to wear flat soled footwear. Booking and advance payment will be
- [images2021](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/images2021/) - Images downloaded from 2/3/2021 onwards. If I can find a way they will be in order of date taken. Let's see. No - they're in approx reverse chronological order. Now 3 montages from the 2021 calendar
- [Image gallery](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/images/) - Page (not on any live menu) created by Rob to display most of the useful-looking photos on the site as at 19/2/2021, for use by whoever is editing the site. (This is because there's no useful photo browse facility, and no faciltiies to organise photos into albums nor even to give them meaningful names). They
- [Food & Drink](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/eatingout/) - Nottingham Croquet Club is renowned for its tournament catering. Lunches and teas are provided by members in the east pavilion during tournaments and there is a self-service bar.If you are looking for somewhere off site to eat or drink, read on.Many members and visitors appreciate the Victoria Hotel in Dovecote Lane, Beeston, a pub with a wide

## Bookings

- [Club Annual Dinner](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-annual-dinner/)
- [AC Beginners' tournament - Derek Blow Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-beginners-tournament-derek-blow-shield/)
- [Club Social doubles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-social-doubles/)
- [President's Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/presidents-tea-6/)
- [Committee meeting](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/committee-meeting-17/)
- [Hallam Doubles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hallam-doubles-3/)
- [Committee meeting](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/committee-meeting-16/)
- [Corporate booking - Experian](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/corporate-booking-experian/)
- [GC Fed Shield: Sheffield vs Cheam](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-fed-shield-sheffield-vs-cheam/)
- [Charity One-ball](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/charity-one-ball-2/)
- [GC Interclub vs Sheffield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-interclub-vs-sheffield/)
- [U3A Ladies group (social group booking)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/u3a-ladies-group-social-group-booking/)
- [Junior Squad](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/junior-squad/)
- [Nature in Mind](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nature-in-mind/)
- [End of season?](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/end-of-season/)
- [Croquet Experience Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/croquet-experience-day/)
- [Croquet Experience Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/croquet-experience-weekend-3/)
- [Social Group (Mark C)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-mark-c/)
- [Hoops 4 Health](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hoops-4-health/)
- [Learn to Play course 2](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/learn-to-play-course-2/)
- [AC Refresher course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-refresher-course-3/)
- [Open Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-day-10/)
- [Student Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/student-club/)
- [Club social doubles & tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-social-doubles-tea/)
- [Additional club roll-up](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/additional-club-roll-up/)
- [GC coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-coaching/)
- [Supported roll-up](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/supported-roll-up/)
- [Club roll-up Tuesday](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-roll-up-tuesday/)
- [Junior Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/junior-club-9/)
- [Learn to Play course 1](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/learn-to-play-course-1/)
- [Taster Day 2 (prospective / new members - by invitation)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/taster-day-2-prospective-new-members-by-invitation/)
- [Taster day (prospective / new members - by invitation)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/taster-day-prospective-new-members-by-invitation/)
- [Post AGM Club social doubles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/post-agm-club-social-doubles/)
- [Club social doubles / sausage sizzle](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-social-doubles-sausage-sizzle/)
- [FEMCC 26 pt legue match](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/femcc-26-pt-legue-match/)
- [Committee Meeting](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/committee-meeting-15/)
- [Community / social booking -  NHS](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/community-social-booking-nhs/)
- [Broxtowe & Gutersloh Councils twinning event](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/broxtowe-gutersloh-councils-twinning-event/)
- [GC Women's Development Squad](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-womens-development-squad/)
- [Committee meeting](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/committee-meeting-14/)
- [Club Dinner](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-dinner-3/)
- [Advanced Singles tournament (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/advanced-singles-tournament-ac/)
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-16/)
- [C-level tournament (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/c-level-tournament-ac-2/)
- [GC Home Internationals](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-home-internationals/)
- [GC C-level tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-c-level-tournament-2/)
- [GC B-level tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-b-level-tournament-2/)
- [Nottingham GC Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottingham-gc-championship/)
- [Championship of the East Midlands (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/championship-of-the-east-midlands-ac/)
- [CA Men's, Women's & Mixed Dbls Championships](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-mens-womens-mixed-dbls-championships/)
- [B-level tournament (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/b-level-tournament-ac-3/)
- [Peel memorial tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/peel-memorial-tournament/)
- [Charity One-ball tournament - Northern final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/charity-one-ball-tournament-northern-final/)
- [AGM](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/agm-6/)
- [Committee meeting](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/committee-meeting-13/)
- [Committee meeting](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/committee-meeting-12/)
- [Committee meeting](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/committee-meeting-11/)
- [Secretary's Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/secretarys-shield/)
- [Federation 26pt league](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/federation-26pt-league-3/)
- [Social Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-5/)
- [President's Tea and Alternate stroke doubles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/presidents-tea-and-alternate-stroke-doubles/)
- [Murphy Shield semi final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/murphy-shield-semi-final/)
- [Roll up and play for new members](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/roll-up-and-play-for-new-members/)
- [AC coaching for beginners](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-coaching-for-beginners/)
- [GC coaching for beginners](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-coaching-for-beginners-2/)
- [GC coaching for beginners](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-coaching-for-beginners/)
- [Federation 26pt legue match](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/federation-26pt-legue-match/)
- [Friendly match: Nottingham v Sheffield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/friendly-match-nottingham-v-sheffield/)
- [Committee Meeting](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/committee-meeting-10/)
- [Croquet Experience Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/croquet-experience-weekend-2/)
- [Committee Meeting](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/committee-meeting-9/)
- [West Bridgford Scouts](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/west-bridgford-scouts/)
- [Beginners GC 2](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-gc-2-4/)
- [Beginners GC 2](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-gc-2-3/)
- [Beginners GC 2](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-gc-2-2/)
- [Beginners GC 2](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-gc-2/)
- [Beginners GC 1](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-gc-1-4/)
- [Beginners GC 1](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-gc-1-3/)
- [Beginners GC 1](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-gc-1-2/)
- [Beginners GC 1](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-gc-1/)
- [Experian](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/experian/)
- [Guides taster session](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/guides-taster-session/)
- [Angela's bakers social group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/angelas-bakers-social-group/)
- [ST.Albans & Tyneside Sec Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/st-albans-tyneside-sec-shield/)
- [Transplant Sport Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/transplant-sport-day/)
- [Bretby Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/bretby-annual-tournament-2/)
- [Federation Short Croquet](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/federation-short-croquet/)
- [Committee Meeting](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/committee-meeting-8/)
- [Junior play](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/junior-play/)
- [Rotary Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/rotary-club-2/)
- [Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/coaching-4/)
- [Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/coaching-3/)
- [Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/coaching-2/)
- [Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/coaching/)
- [AC Refresher course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-refresher-course-2/)
- [Arboriculture (tree) work preventing play](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/arboriculture-tree-work-preventing-play/)
- [Beginners' tournament - Derek Blow Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-tournament-derek-blow-shield/)
- [Committee Meeting](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/committee-meeting-7/)
- [>>> * Grand Opening * <<<](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/grand-opening/)
- [GC Elite Squad](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-elite-squad/)
- [Tournament: Open Advanced Singles (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/tournament-open-advanced-singles-ac/)
- [CA Tournament: Ricki Savage Memorial (GC, first 8)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-tournament-ricki-savage-memorial-gc-first-8/)
- [Tournament: Nottingham Annual tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/tournament-nottingham-annual-tournament/)
- [Tournament: Hallam Doubles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/tournament-hallam-doubles/)
- [Summer School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/summer-school-2/)
- [Cheshire Cat - club fun event](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/cheshire-cat-club-fun-event/)
- [Tournament: C-level GC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/tournament-c-level-gc/)
- [Tournament: B-Level GC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/tournament-b-level-gc/)
- [Tournament: Nottingham Golf Croquet Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/tournament-nottingham-golf-croquet-championship/)
- [Tournament: Championship of the East Midlands (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/tournament-championship-of-the-east-midlands-ac/)
- [(Lockdown Relaxation Roadmap - step 4 - provisional)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/lockdown-relaxation-roadmap-step-4-provisional/)
- [CA Tournament: Women's Open GC Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-tournament-womens-open-gc-championship/)
- [Tournament: AC B-level](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/tournament-ac-b-level/)
- [Learn to Play course  - group 1](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/learn-to-play-course-group-1-2/)
- [Croquet Experience Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/croquet-experience-weekend/)
- [Learn to Play course - group 2](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/learn-to-play-course-group-2/)
- [CA Tournament: "The Peel Memorials"](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-tournament-the-peel-memorials/)
- [Course for club coaches](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/course-for-club-coaches/)
- [(Lockdown Relaxation Roadmap - step 3 - provisional - indoor hospitality)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/lockdown-relaxation-roadmap-step-3-provisional-indoor-hospitality/)
- [Open Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-day-9/)
- ["Pay & Play" - booking  - via Eventbrite - link on VISIT menu](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/pay-play-booking-via-eventbrite-link-on-visit-menu/)
- [Community Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/community-day/)
- [Learn to Play course  - group 1](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/learn-to-play-course-group-1/)
- [Junior Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/junior-club-8/)
- [(Lockdown Relaxation Roadmap step 2 - provisional - outdoor catering)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/lockdown-relaxation-roadmap-step-2-provisional-outdoor-catering/)
- [Open day (due to COVID restrictions, by prior booking only)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-day-due-to-covid-restrictions-by-prior-booking-only/)
- [Club social doubles afternoon (AC & GC) - please book with Ian Draper](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-social-doubles-afternoon-ac-gc-please-book-with-ian-draper/)
- [AGM](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/agm-5/)
- [Season starts](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/season-starts/)
- [(Lockdown Relaxation Roadmap step 1b - outdoor sports can open)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/lockdown-relaxation-roadmap-step-1b-outdoor-sports-can-open/)
- [East pavilion redevelopment completion](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/east-pavilion-redevelopment-completion/)
- [(Lockdown Relaxation Roadmap step 1a - schools)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/lockdown-relaxation-roadmap-step-1a-schools/)
- [Committee Meeting](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/committee-meeting-6/)
- [Committee Meeting](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/committee-meeting-5/)
- [Charity One Ball](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/charity-one-ball/)
- [Summer school](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/summer-school/)
- [Short Croquet for all](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/short-croquet-for-all-2/)
- [Short Croquet for all](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/short-croquet-for-all/)
- [GC Inter Club match with Phyllis Court](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-inter-club-match-with-phyllis-court/)
- [AC Inter-Club v York/Sheffield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-inter-club-v-york-sheffield/)
- [Beginners coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching-15/)
- [Beginners coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching-14/)
- [Beginners coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching-13/)
- [Beginners coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching-12/)
- [Beginners coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching-11/)
- [Beginners coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching-10/)
- [Beginners coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching-9/)
- [Ashby vs Nottingham Inter-club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ashby-vs-nottingham-inter-club/)
- [Mary Rose](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/mary-rose/)
- [GC Student Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-student-championship/)
- [Alternate stroke doubles Please book place and start time with Ian Draper](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alternate-stroke-doubles-please-book-place-and-start-time-with-ian-draper-7/)
- [Alternate stroke doubles Please book place and start time with David Brydon](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alternate-stroke-doubles-please-book-place-and-start-time-with-david-brydon/)
- [Alternate stroke doubles Please book place and start time with Ian Draper](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alternate-stroke-doubles-please-book-place-and-start-time-with-ian-draper-6/)
- [Alternate stroke doubles Please book place and start time with Ian Draper](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alternate-stroke-doubles-please-book-place-and-start-time-with-ian-draper-5/)
- [Alternate stroke doubles Please book place and start time with Ian Draper](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alternate-stroke-doubles-please-book-place-and-start-time-with-ian-draper-4/)
- [Junior club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/junior-club-7/)
- [Junior club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/junior-club-6/)
- [Junior club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/junior-club-5/)
- [Junior club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/junior-club-4/)
- [Junior club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/junior-club-3/)
- [Junior club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/junior-club-2/)
- [Junior club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/junior-club/)
- [Alternate stroke doubles Please book place and start time with Ian Draper](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alternate-stroke-doubles-please-book-place-and-start-time-with-ian-draper-3/)
- [Alternate stroke doubles Please book place and start time with Ian Draper](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alternate-stroke-doubles-please-book-place-and-start-time-with-ian-draper-2/)
- [Bretby Croquet Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/bretby-croquet-tournament-2/)
- [B Level singles weekend - CANCELLED](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/b-level-singles-weekend-cancelled/)
- [The Peel Memorial Tournament - CANCELLED](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/the-peel-memorial-tournament-cancelled/)
- [Croquet Association Ladies vs Glamorgan County - CANCELLED](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/croquet-association-ladies-vs-glamorgan-county-cancelled/)
- [Golf Croquet Student Championship - CANCELLED](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/golf-croquet-student-championship-cancelled/)
- [Gutersloh Council Twinning](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gutersloh-council-twinning/)
- [Club handicappers workshop](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-handicappers-workshop/)
- [Coaches Afternoon](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/coaches-afternoon/)
- [Federation 26pt league](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/federation-26pt-league-2/)
- [Promoting balls from corners including Cannons. Handicaps 24-18](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/promoting-balls-from-corners-including-cannons-handicaps-24-18/)
- [Hoop approaches …1 hour mini pod. Handicap 24-18](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hoop-approaches-1-hour-mini-pod-handicap-24-18/)
- [Improving your shots hour mini pod handicap 24-18](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/improving-your-shots-hour-mini-pod-handicap-24-18/)
- [Hallam Doubles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hallam-doubles-2/)
- [Presidents tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/presidents-tea-5/)
- [Club tea CANCELLED](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-cancelled/)
- [Club tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-30/)
- [Club tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-29/)
- [Club tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-28/)
- [Club tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-27/)
- [Chairman's Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/chairmans-tea/)
- [Alternate stroke doubles Please book place and start time with Ian Draper](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alternate-stroke-doubles-please-book-place-and-start-time-with-ian-draper/)
- [Alternate stroke doubles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alternate-stroke-doubles-4/)
- [Alternate stroke doubles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alternate-stroke-doubles-3/)
- [Hucknall & District U3A social](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hucknall-district-u3a-social/)
- [Pavilion Spring Clean](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/pavilion-spring-clean/)
- [Explanation of entering croquet tournaments](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/explanation-of-entering-croquet-tournaments/)
- [REMOTE AGM](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/remote-agm/)
- [Charity event one ball](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/charity-event-one-ball-2/)
- [H'Cap 24-18 coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hcap-24-18-coaching-3/)
- [H'Cap 24-18 coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hcap-24-18-coaching-2/)
- [H'Cap 24-18 coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hcap-24-18-coaching/)
- [4 Ball breaks H'cap 24-18](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/4-ball-breaks-hcap-24-18/)
- [AC Beginners coaching course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-beginners-coaching-course-6/)
- [Introduction to Croquet Part One Year one](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/introduction-to-croquet-part-one-year-one/)
- [Open Evening](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-evening/)
- [Open day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-day-8/)
- [Back to basics refresher course handicaps 24-18](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/back-to-basics-refresher-course-handicaps-24-18/)
- [AC Beginners coaching course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-beginners-coaching-course-5/)
- [AC Beginners coaching course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-beginners-coaching-course-4/)
- [AC Beginners coaching course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-beginners-coaching-course-3/)
- [AC Beginners coaching course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-beginners-coaching-course-2/)
- [AC Beginners coaching course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-beginners-coaching-course/)
- [Introduction to Croquet Part Two Year one](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/introduction-to-croquet-part-two-year-one/)
- [GC beginners coaching Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-beginners-coaching-course-2/)
- [GC beginners coaching Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-beginners-coaching-course/)
- [Gardner Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gardner-group/)
- [Woodhouse Walkers](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/woodhouse-walkers-2/)
- [DCE Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dce-group-2/)
- [Torksey and District Croquet Club CANCELLED](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/torksey-and-district-croquet-club-cancelled/)
- [Beginners Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-tournament-2/)
- [CA Chairman's Salver (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-chairmans-salver-ac/)
- [Open Weekend (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-weekend-ac-3/)
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-15/)
- [C level GC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/c-level-gc-2/)
- [B level GC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/b-level-gc-3/)
- [Nottingham Championship (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottingham-championship-gc/)
- [East Midlands Championship (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/east-midlands-championship-ac-4/)
- [Club Annual Dinner at "Adams" Nottingham](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-annual-dinner-at-adams-nottingham/)
- [Nottingham A vs Nottingham B GC federation match](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottingham-a-vs-nottingham-b-gc-federation-match/)
- [Secretary's Shield final St Albans and Chester](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/secretarys-shield-final-st-albans-and-chester/)
- [Social match with Branston U3A](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-match-with-branston-u3a/)
- [1st Stapleford Guides](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/1st-stapleford-guides/)
- [Committee Meeting](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/committee-meeting-4/)
- [Final Federation GC shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/final-federation-gc-shield/)
- [Federation Nottm A vs U3A Branston B](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/federation-nottm-a-vs-u3a-branston-b/)
- [Nottingham University corporate](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottingham-university-corporate/)
- [Club tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-26/)
- [1st and 2nd year social croquet](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/1st-and-2nd-year-social-croquet/)
- [Alternate stroke doubles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alternate-stroke-doubles-2/)
- [Nottingham vs Ashby](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottingham-vs-ashby/)
- [High Wycombe and Durham](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/high-wycombe-and-durham/)
- [Pam Smart & friends](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/pam-smart-friends/)
- [Bell Ringers](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/bell-ringers/)
- [Badminton social group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/badminton-social-group/)
- [Committee Meeting](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/committee-meeting-3/)
- [GC Inter clubs  Northampton](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-inter-clubs-northampton/)
- [Broadwas v Ripon Spa](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/broadwas-v-ripon-spa/)
- [Agronomists social](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/agronomists-social/)
- [AC Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-coaching-2/)
- [AC Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-coaching/)
- [Nottingham vs Richmond Hill](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottingham-vs-richmond-hill/)
- [Workhouse Walkers](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/workhouse-walkers/)
- [After school club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/after-school-club-6/)
- [Inter Schools Finals](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/inter-schools-finals/)
- [GC Fed against U3A Branston](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-fed-against-u3a-branston/)
- [Hunstanton vs Broadwas](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hunstanton-vs-broadwas/)
- [All England tennis juniors](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/all-england-tennis-juniors-2/)
- [All England tennis juniors](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/all-england-tennis-juniors/)
- [Beeston U3A](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beeston-u3a-8/)
- [Beeston U3A](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beeston-u3a-7/)
- [Beeston U3A](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beeston-u3a-6/)
- [Beeston U3A](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beeston-u3a-5/)
- [Beeston U3A](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beeston-u3a-4/)
- [Beeston U3A](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beeston-u3a-3/)
- [Beeston U3A](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beeston-u3a-2/)
- [Beginners course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-18/)
- [Wollaton Park Inner Wheel](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/wollaton-park-inner-wheel/)
- [Mary Rose Bowden and Pinchbeck](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/mary-rose-bowden-and-pinchbeck/)
- [Golf Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/golf-course/)
- [Golf course postponed until Monday evening](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/golf-course-postponed-until-monday-evening/)
- [Durham and Camerton & Peasedown Murphy shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/durham-and-camerton-peasedown-murphy-shield/)
- [Notts vs Varley Dale](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/notts-vs-varley-dale/)
- [EMFCC GC Ashby B](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/emfcc-gc-ashby-b/)
- [U21 GCWC Practice](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/u21-gcwc-practice/)
- [U21 GCWC Opening](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/u21-gcwc-opening/)
- [Croquet night](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/croquet-night/)
- [Beeston U3A](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beeston-u3a/)
- [Notts vs Ashby](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/notts-vs-ashby/)
- [Welcome evening](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/welcome-evening/)
- [Golf Croquet Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/golf-croquet-course/)
- [Wollaton U3A](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/wollaton-u3a/)
- [After Schools club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/after-schools-club/)
- [After School club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/after-school-club-5/)
- [After School club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/after-school-club-4/)
- [After School club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/after-school-club-3/)
- [After School club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/after-school-club-2/)
- [After school club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/after-school-club/)
- [Bretby Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/bretby-annual-tournament/)
- [Open Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-day-7/)
- [GC Beginners refresher day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-beginners-refresher-day/)
- [Ealing and Durham GC league](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ealing-and-durham-gc-league/)
- [Club tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-25/)
- [Charity event one ball](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/charity-event-one-ball/)
- [Alternate stroke doubles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alternate-stroke-doubles/)
- [Framework Nature in Mind](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/framework-nature-in-mind/)
- [Medical School social](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/medical-school-social/)
- [Introductory course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/introductory-course/)
- [Beginners course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-17/)
- [Refreshers course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/refreshers-course/)
- [Beginners course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-16/)
- [Beginners course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-15/)
- [Beginners course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-14/)
- [Inter club Nottm vs Cheltenham](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/inter-club-nottm-vs-cheltenham/)
- [Secretary's Shield Match between St. Albans and York](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/secretarys-shield-match-between-st-albans-and-york/)
- [Alternate stroke doubles and Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alternate-stroke-doubles-and-club-tea-2/)
- [Alternate stroke doubles and Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alternate-stroke-doubles-and-club-tea/)
- [Longman cup Nottm and Colchester](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/longman-cup-nottm-and-colchester/)
- [Federation 26 point league](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/federation-26-point-league/)
- [AC Nottingham v Sheffield TBC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-nottingham-v-sheffield-tbc/)
- [AC Jim Kirby Cup](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-jim-kirby-cup-2/)
- [Ruddington Guides](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ruddington-guides/)
- [GC against Hunstanton](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-against-hunstanton/)
- [President's tea and season close](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/presidents-tea-and-season-close/)
- [Advanced Singles weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/advanced-singles-weekend/)
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-14/)
- [Hallam Doubles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hallam-doubles/)
- [Under 21 GC world championships](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/under-21-gc-world-championships/)
- [GC C level tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-c-level-tournament/)
- [GC B level tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-b-level-tournament/)
- [GC The Nottingham GC championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-the-nottingham-gc-championship/)
- [AC The championship of the East Midlands](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-the-championship-of-the-east-midlands-2/)
- [AC B Level weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-b-level-weekend/)
- [CA Memorial Peels](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-memorial-peels-2/)
- [AGM](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/agm-4/)
- [Friendly v Sheffield Univ.](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/friendly-v-sheffield-univ/)
- [AC & GC Doubles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-gc-doubles/)
- [Nottingham v York (Short Croquet Semi-Final)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottingham-v-york-short-croquet-semi-final/)
- [U3A Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/u3a-group/)
- [CA Murphy Shield Final (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-murphy-shield-final-gc/)
- [GC Introductory Session](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-introductory-session/)
- [Alt. Stroke AC Doubles Rollup](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alt-stroke-ac-doubles-rollup/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-24/)
- [Alt. Stroke AC Doubles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alt-stroke-ac-doubles/)
- [Hucknall Round Table Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hucknall-round-table-group/)
- [Park Open Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/park-open-day/)
- [Nottm v Letchworth (Longman Cup)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottm-v-letchworth-longman-cup/)
- [Social Group - Elizabeth Crowe](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-elizabeth-crowe/)
- [Corporate Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/corporate-group/)
- [Social Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-4/)
- [Social Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-3/)
- [FEMCC 14pt League](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/femcc-14pt-league/)
- [Beginners Course - Week 4](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-week-4/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-23/)
- [Alt. Stroke Dbles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alt-stroke-dbles/)
- [Social Group - Ian Vincent](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-ian-vincent/)
- [GC Elite Training Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-elite-training-weekend/)
- [Social Group - Pam Smart](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-pam-smart/)
- [Nottm A v Long Eaton A (FEMCC GC League 1)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottm-a-v-long-eaton-a-femcc-gc-league-1/)
- [Nottm A v Ashby A (FEMCC GC League 1)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottm-a-v-ashby-a-femcc-gc-league-1/)
- [Social Group - Diana Plant](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-diana-plant-2/)
- [Social Group - Diana Plant](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-diana-plant/)
- [Social Group - Jo Belton](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-jo-belton/)
- [Nottm A v Leicester FEMCC GC Div 1 League](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottm-a-v-leicester-femcc-gc-div-1-league/)
- [Social Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-2/)
- [Bretby CLub Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/bretby-club-annual-tournament/)
- [CANCELLED - Target Scratch Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/cancelled-target-scratch-group/)
- [Target Scratch Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/target-scratch-group-2/)
- [Target Scratch Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/target-scratch-group/)
- [GC Pods - Mental](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-pods-mental/)
- [GC Pods - Playing the Conditions](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-pods-playing-the-conditions/)
- [GC Pods - Importance of Scoreline](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-pods-importance-of-scoreline/)
- [GC Pods - Hoop 13](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-pods-hoop-13/)
- [Nottm B v Long Eaton (GC League)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottm-b-v-long-eaton-gc-league/)
- [Social group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group/)
- [Nottm B v Woodhall Spa (GC League)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottm-b-v-woodhall-spa-gc-league/)
- [Nottm B v Branston (GC League)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottm-b-v-branston-gc-league/)
- [CANCELLED - Move equipment back into pavilions](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/cancelled-move-equipment-back-into-pavilions/)
- [Open Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-day-6/)
- [Beginners Course - Week 3](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-week-3/)
- [Beginners Course - Week 2](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-week-2/)
- [Beginners Course - Week 1](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-week-1/)
- [Social Booking](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-booking/)
- [GC All England Handicap Area Final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-all-england-handicap-area-final/)
- [Ian Burridge Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ian-burridge-pod-5/)
- [Ian Burridge Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ian-burridge-pod-4/)
- [Ian Burridge Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ian-burridge-pod-3/)
- [Ian Burridge Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ian-burridge-pod-2/)
- [Triple Peeling Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/triple-peeling-course/)
- [Ian Burridge Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ian-burridge-pod/)
- [Refresher Day for 2017 Beginners](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/refresher-day-for-2017-beginners/)
- [President's Tea (Season Close)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/presidents-tea-season-close/)
- [Introductory Course Week 4](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/introductory-course-week-4/)
- [Introductory Course Week 3](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/introductory-course-week-3/)
- [Introductory Course Week 2](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/introductory-course-week-2/)
- [Introductory Course Week 1](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/introductory-course-week-1/)
- [Nottingham v Newport (Longman Cup)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottingham-v-newport-longman-cup/)
- [Middlesbro v Sussex  Sec. Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/middlesbro-v-sussex-sec-shield/)
- [U3A Social](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/u3a-social/)
- [Hallam Doubles Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hallam-doubles-weekend/)
- [GC C Series National Finals](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-c-series-national-finals/)
- [AC Jim Kirby Cup](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-jim-kirby-cup/)
- [AC Open Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-open-weekend/)
- [AC August Week](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-august-week/)
- [GC Development Squad Training](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-development-squad-training/)
- [GC Nottingham Golf Croquet Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-nottingham-golf-croquet-championship/)
- [GC B Level](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-b-level/)
- [GC Golf Croquet C Level Series](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-golf-croquet-c-level-series/)
- [AC The Championship of the East Midlands](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-the-championship-of-the-east-midlands/)
- [AC B Level Singles Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-b-level-singles-weekend/)
- [AC The Peel Memorials](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-the-peel-memorials/)
- [Start of Season (tbc)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/start-of-season-tbc/)
- [One Ball Charity Event](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/one-ball-charity-event/)
- [*Club AGM 11:00 in HOCKEY CLUB](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-agm-1100-in-hockey-club/)
- [Murphy Shield Final (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/murphy-shield-final-gc/)
- [Social Group Sarah Cooke](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-sarah-cooke-2/)
- [Alison Jones](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alison-jones/)
- [Middlesbrough v Broadwas (Sec Shield)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/middlesbrough-v-broadwas-sec-shield/)
- [Social Group Sarah Cooke](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-sarah-cooke/)
- [GC Murphy Shield Semi Final Hunstanton v Pendle](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-murphy-shield-semi-final-hunstanton-v-pendle/)
- [Torksey Club AC Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/torksey-club-ac-coaching/)
- [St Albans v Chester (Sec. Shield)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/st-albans-v-chester-sec-shield/)
- [Corporate Games](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/corporate-games-3/)
- [Corporate Games](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/corporate-games-2/)
- [Corporate Games](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/corporate-games/)
- [Pinchbeck v Pendle & Craven (Mary Rose)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/pinchbeck-v-pendle-craven-mary-rose/)
- [Middlesbrough v Medway (Sec. Shield)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/middlesbrough-v-medway-sec-shield/)
- [Notts Fosse Trefoil](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/notts-fosse-trefoil/)
- [GC Coaching Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-coaching-pod-4/)
- [Learn to Play](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/learn-to-play/)
- [Rotary Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/rotary-club/)
- [Private party - evening](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/private-party-evening/)
- [Oxford Uni v Chester (Sec. Shield)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/oxford-uni-v-chester-sec-shield/)
- [GC League Nottm A v Bakewell A](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-league-nottm-a-v-bakewell-a/)
- [Private hire - Simon Johns](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/private-hire-simon-johns/)
- [GC Coaching Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-coaching-pod-3/)
- [GC Coaching Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-coaching-pod-2/)
- [GC Coaching Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-coaching-pod/)
- [Nottingham v Pinchbeck - Mary Rose](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottingham-v-pinchbeck-mary-rose/)
- [Broadwas v Hunstanton - Secretary's Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/broadwas-v-hunstanton-secretarys-shield/)
- [Bowdon v Northampton Mary Rose](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/bowdon-v-northampton-mary-rose/)
- [Pinchbeck v Sheffield Secretarys Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/pinchbeck-v-sheffield-secretarys-shield/)
- [Bretby Croquet Club Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/bretby-croquet-club-tournament/)
- [GC League Nottingham v Pinchbeck](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-league-nottingham-v-pinchbeck/)
- [Beginners' Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-tournament/)
- [Middlesbrough v Shrewsbury Secretary's Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/middlesbrough-v-shrewsbury-secretarys-shield/)
- [Nottm v Ashby  GC Inter Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottm-v-ashby-gc-inter-club/)
- [GC League Nottingham B v Richmond Park](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-league-nottingham-b-v-richmond-park/)
- [GC League Nottm B v Sheffield U3A](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-league-nottm-b-v-sheffield-u3a/)
- [GC League Nottingham v Ashby B](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-league-nottingham-v-ashby-b/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-22/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-21/)
- [One-Ball Competition](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/one-ball-competition/)
- [Beginners Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching-8/)
- [Beginners Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching-7/)
- [Beginners Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching-6/)
- [Beginners Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching-5/)
- [Beginners Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching-4/)
- [Open Day / National Croquet Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-day-national-croquet-day/)
- [CA Coaching Pod session](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-coaching-pod-session-5/)
- [CA Coaching Pod session](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-coaching-pod-session-4/)
- [CA Coaching Pod session](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-coaching-pod-session-3/)
- [CA Coaching Pod session](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-coaching-pod-session-2/)
- [CA Coaching Pod session](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-coaching-pod-session/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-20/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-19/)
- [Jim Kirby Cup, AC for beginners and long bisquers](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/jim-kirby-cup-ac-for-beginners-and-long-bisquers/)
- [FEMCC 26 pts League](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/femcc-26-pts-league/)
- [Hallam Doubles Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hallam-doubles-tournament/)
- [Croquet Psychology - Get the Mindset Edge](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/croquet-psychology-get-the-mindset-edge/)
- [All England Northern Area Final (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/all-england-northern-area-final-gc/)
- [End of Season Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/end-of-season-tea/)
- [CA Grass Roots Final (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-grass-roots-final-gc-2/)
- [Ascot Cup (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ascot-cup-gc-3/)
- [Open Weekend (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-weekend-ac-2/)
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-13/)
- [Open Weekend (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-weekend-gc-2/)
- [B Level (GC) Tournament (H/C 3-8)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/b-level-gc-tournament-h-c-3-8/)
- [East Midlands Championship (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/east-midlands-championship-ac-3/)
- [B Level (AC) Weekend Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/b-level-ac-weekend-tournament/)
- [C Level Tournament (GC) (H/C 8-12)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/c-level-tournament-gc-h-c-8-12/)
- [EMFCC Coach Training Course (CTC) in Bowling Green Pavilion](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/emfcc-coach-training-course-ctc-in-bowling-green-pavilion/)
- [CA Memorial Peels](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-memorial-peels/)
- [GC International Squad Training](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-international-squad-training/)
- [AGM and Season Open](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/agm-and-season-open/)
- [AC Referee Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-referee-course/)
- [Nottm Uni v Sheffield Uni](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottm-uni-v-sheffield-uni/)
- [Hunstanton v Middlesborough Secretary Shield Final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hunstanton-v-middlesborough-secretary-shield-final/)
- [WI](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/wi/)
- [Ripon Spa v Leighton Linsdale GC Murphy Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ripon-spa-v-leighton-linsdale-gc-murphy-shield/)
- [Longman Cup](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/longman-cup-2/)
- [Beeston Ringers](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beeston-ringers/)
- [My Sight](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/my-sight/)
- [Inter Club Nottm v Bowden](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/inter-club-nottm-v-bowden/)
- [Nottingham GC A v B team](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottingham-gc-a-v-b-team/)
- [Keep fit group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/keep-fit-group-2/)
- [DCE Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dce-group/)
- [International Player Development Squad Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/international-player-development-squad-weekend/)
- [Woodhouse Walkers](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/woodhouse-walkers/)
- [Nottingham v Leighton Linslade (GC Murphy Shield)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottingham-v-leighton-linslade-gc-murphy-shield/)
- [Capital One](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/capital-one-2/)
- [Bretby Reunion](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/bretby-reunion/)
- [Bretby Croquet Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/bretby-croquet-tournament/)
- [Toton Churches Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/toton-churches-group/)
- [GC A v Woodhall Spa](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-a-v-woodhall-spa/)
- [GC B v Darley Dale](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-b-v-darley-dale/)
- [GC B v Woodhall Spa](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-b-v-woodhall-spa/)
- [Torksey Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/torksey-club/)
- [Alison Poppewell Guides](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alison-poppewell-guides/)
- [Hunstanton v York (Sec Shield)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hunstanton-v-york-sec-shield/)
- [Dorothy Mountford Church overseas group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dorothy-mountford-church-overseas-group/)
- [Belgravians](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/belgravians-3/)
- [Robin Hood Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/robin-hood-pod-9/)
- [CA GC Musk & Kate Jones Cups](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-gc-musk-kate-jones-cups/)
- [CA GC Musk & Kate Jones Cups](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-gc-musk-kate-jones-cups-2/)
- [CA GC Musk & Kate Jones Cups](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-gc-musk-kate-jones-cups-3/)
- [Open Singles Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-singles-weekend-3/)
- [Open Singles Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-singles-weekend-4/)
- [CA Selectors' Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-selectors-weekend/)
- [CA Selectors' Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-selectors-weekend-2/)
- [CA Selectors' Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-selectors-weekend-3/)
- [Robin Hood Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/robin-hood-pod-10/)
- [Jim Kirby](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/jim-kirby-2/)
- [CA Grass Roots Final (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-grass-roots-final-gc/)
- [GC C Level](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-c-level-4/)
- [President's Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/presidents-tea-4/)
- [Prizegiving](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/prizegiving-2/)
- [Season Closes](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/season-closes-2/)
- [Pavilion Cleaning](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/pavilion-cleaning-3/)
- [Season Opens](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/season-opens-2/)
- [AGM](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/agm-3/)
- [Dagfa School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dagfa-school-11/)
- [Dagfa School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dagfa-school-12/)
- [One Ball (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/one-ball-ac-4/)
- [AC Refresher Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ac-refresher-course/)
- [Dagfa School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dagfa-school-13/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-15/)
- [Bacon Learning Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/bacon-learning-tournament-2/)
- [CA Peels (AC H'cap)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-peels-ac-hcap-5/)
- [CA Peels (AC H'cap)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-peels-ac-hcap-6/)
- [CA Peels (AC H'cap)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-peels-ac-hcap-7/)
- [CA Peels (AC H'cap)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-peels-ac-hcap-8/)
- [Dagfa School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dagfa-school-14/)
- [GC C Level](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-c-level-3/)
- [Dagfa School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dagfa-school-15/)
- [Robin Hood Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/robin-hood-pod-6/)
- [Lawns free](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/lawns-free/)
- [B Level W/E](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/b-level-w-e-3/)
- [B Level W/E](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/b-level-w-e-4/)
- [National Croquet/Open Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/national-croquet-open-day/)
- [Beginners' Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-9/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-16/)
- [Beginners' Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-10/)
- [Robin Hood Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/robin-hood-pod-7/)
- [Beginners' Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-11/)
- [East Midlands Champ.](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/east-midlands-champ-4/)
- [East Midlands Champ.](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/east-midlands-champ-5/)
- [East Midlands Champ.](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/east-midlands-champ-6/)
- [Beginners' Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-12/)
- [Beginners' Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-13/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-17/)
- [Beginners' Competition](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-competition/)
- [B Level (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/b-level-gc-2/)
- [GC Open](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-open-3/)
- [GC Open](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-open-4/)
- [Robin Hood Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/robin-hood-pod-8/)
- [Hallam Doubles (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hallam-doubles-ac-3/)
- [Hallam Doubles (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hallam-doubles-ac-4/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-18/)
- [All England (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/all-england-gc-2/)
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-7/)
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-8/)
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-9/)
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-10/)
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-11/)
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-12/)
- [Club Dinner](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-dinner-2/)
- [GC League Match v Leicester](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-league-match-v-leicester/)
- [Coaching Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/coaching-weekend/)
- [Secretary's Shield Final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/secretarys-shield-final-2/)
- [Mencap](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/mencap/)
- [Secretary's Shield: Huddersfield v Oxford](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/secretarys-shield-huddersfield-v-oxford/)
- [Robin Hood Pod - Straight Peels](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/robin-hood-pod-straight-peels/)
- [Baker Tilly](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/baker-tilly/)
- [Murphy Shield v Ashby](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/murphy-shield-v-ashby/)
- [WACWC Opening Ceremony](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/wacwc-opening-ceremony/)
- [Hucknall 41 Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hucknall-41-club/)
- [IMechE Social](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/imeche-social/)
- [Longman Cup: Nottingham v Bowdon](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/longman-cup-nottingham-v-bowdon/)
- [Capital One - CANCELLED](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/capital-one-cancelled/)
- [Beeston Keep Fit](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beeston-keep-fit/)
- [Murphy Shield v Northampton](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/murphy-shield-v-northampton/)
- [Longman Cup: Nottingham v Southport](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/longman-cup-nottingham-v-southport/)
- [Bretby Croquet Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/bretby-croquet-club/)
- [Mary Rose: Bowdon v Colchester](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/mary-rose-bowdon-v-colchester/)
- [Student Induction Session](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/student-induction-session/)
- [Beginners' Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-7/)
- [WACWC Practice](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/wacwc-practice/)
- [WACWC Practice](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/wacwc-practice-2/)
- [WACWC Opening](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/wacwc-opening/)
- [WACWC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/wacwc/)
- [WACWC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/wacwc-2/)
- [WACWC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/wacwc-3/)
- [WACWC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/wacwc-4/)
- [WACWC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/wacwc-5/)
- [WACWC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/wacwc-6/)
- [WACWC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/wacwc-7/)
- [WACWC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/wacwc-8/)
- [EM Fed League](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/em-fed-league/)
- [Beginners' Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-8/)
- [Beginners' Event - CANCELLED](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-event-cancelled/)
- [Club Social - CANCELLED](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-social-cancelled/)
- [All England (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/all-england-gc/)
- [Robin Hood Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/robin-hood-pod-5/)
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament/)
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-2/)
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-3/)
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-4/)
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-5/)
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-6/)
- [Open Singles Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-singles-weekend/)
- [Open Singles Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-singles-weekend-2/)
- [Robin Hood Pod POSTPONED TO 17 SEPT](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/robin-hood-pod-postponed-to-17-sept/)
- [Jim Kirby](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/jim-kirby/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-14/)
- [Ascot Cup (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ascot-cup-gc/)
- [Ascot Cup (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ascot-cup-gc-2/)
- [GC C Level](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-c-level-2/)
- [President's Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/presidents-tea-3/)
- [Prizegiving](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/prizegiving/)
- [Season Closes](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/season-closes/)
- [Season Opens](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/season-opens/)
- [AGM](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/agm-2/)
- [CA Women's Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-womens-coaching/)
- [CA Women's Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-womens-coaching-2/)
- [Dagfa School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dagfa-school/)
- [Club Coach Training](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-coach-training/)
- [Club Coach Training](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-coach-training-2/)
- [Dagfa School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dagfa-school-2/)
- [One Ball (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/one-ball-ac-3/)
- [Dagfa School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dagfa-school-3/)
- [Open Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-day-4/)
- [Bacon Learning Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/bacon-learning-tournament/)
- [Dagfa School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dagfa-school-4/)
- [CA Peels (AC H'cap)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-peels-ac-hcap/)
- [CA Peels (AC H'cap)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-peels-ac-hcap-2/)
- [CA Peels (AC H'cap)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-peels-ac-hcap-3/)
- [CA Peels (AC H'cap)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-peels-ac-hcap-4/)
- [Beginners' Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course/)
- [Dagfa School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dagfa-school-5/)
- [Robin Hood Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/robin-hood-pod-2/)
- [Beginners' Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-2/)
- [GC C Level](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-c-level/)
- [B Level W/E](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/b-level-w-e/)
- [B Level W/E](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/b-level-w-e-2/)
- [Beginners' Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-3/)
- [Dagfa School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dagfa-school-6/)
- [Beginners' Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-4/)
- [Dagfa School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dagfa-school-7/)
- [Robin Hood Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/robin-hood-pod-3/)
- [Beginner's Event](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-event/)
- [Club Social](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-social/)
- [Pink Flamingo Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/pink-flamingo-day/)
- [Dagfa School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dagfa-school-8/)
- [Hallam Doubles (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hallam-doubles-ac/)
- [Hallam Doubles (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hallam-doubles-ac-2/)
- [WACWC Press Launch](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/wacwc-press-launch/)
- [East Midlands Champ.](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/east-midlands-champ/)
- [East Midlands Champ.](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/east-midlands-champ-2/)
- [East Midlands Champ.](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/east-midlands-champ-3/)
- [Dagfa School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dagfa-school-9/)
- [Open Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-day-5/)
- [Beginners' Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-5/)
- [Dagfa School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dagfa-school-10/)
- [Robin Hood Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/robin-hood-pod-4/)
- [Belgravians](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/belgravians-2/)
- [Beginners' Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-course-6/)
- [B Level (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/b-level-gc/)
- [GC Open](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-open/)
- [GC Open](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-open-2/)
- [Club Dinner](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-dinner/)
- [Robin Hood Marathon Road Closure](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/robin-hood-marathon-road-closure/)
- [Secretary's Shield Final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/secretarys-shield-final/)
- [Murphy Shield Final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/murphy-shield-final/)
- [Mary Rose Semi Final v Northampton](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/mary-rose-semi-final-v-northampton/)
- [Robin Hood Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/robin-hood-pod/)
- [Bowdon v Colchester AC Inter-Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/bowdon-v-colchester-ac-inter-club/)
- [Beginners' Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching-3/)
- [CA Coaching Pod](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-coaching-pod/)
- [Golf Croquet Day & BBQ](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/golf-croquet-day-bbq/)
- [Atkinsglobal group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/atkinsglobal-group/)
- [Oakham v NHS](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/oakham-v-nhs/)
- [CA Womens AC Coaching Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-womens-ac-coaching-day/)
- [Boots Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/boots-group/)
- [Murphy Shield v Hunstanton](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/murphy-shield-v-hunstanton/)
- [Scouts](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/scouts/)
- [Round Table](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/round-table/)
- [GC League Fixture](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-league-fixture-4/)
- [GC League Fixture](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-league-fixture-3/)
- [GC League Fixture](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-league-fixture-2/)
- [GC League Fixture](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-league-fixture/)
- [Belsay Hall v St. Albans](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/belsay-hall-v-st-albans/)
- [Open Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-day-3/)
- [Kennilworth v Belsay Hall GC Murphy Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/kennilworth-v-belsay-hall-gc-murphy-shield/)
- [Inter-Club v Southwick](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/inter-club-v-southwick/)
- [Oakham School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/oakham-school/)
- [GC League A](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-league-a/)
- [League GC A](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/league-gc-a/)
- [League v Woodhall](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/league-v-woodhall/)
- [Woodhouse Eaves Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/woodhouse-eaves-group/)
- [Keep fit group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/keep-fit-group/)
- [Longman Cup](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/longman-cup/)
- [Bretby Club Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/bretby-club-tournament-2/)
- [Hucknall Round Table](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hucknall-round-table-2/)
- [Ladies Tangent Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ladies-tangent-group/)
- [Capital One](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/capital-one/)
- [Murphy Shield v Woodhall Spa](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/murphy-shield-v-woodhall-spa/)
- [Visiting Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/visiting-group/)
- [Explorer Scouts](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/explorer-scouts/)
- [Refresher Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/refresher-coaching-2/)
- [Jim Kirby (Beginners' AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/jim-kirby-beginners-ac/)
- [Beginners' Garden/Golf Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-garden-golf-tournament/)
- [Beginners' Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching-2/)
- [Beginners' Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching/)
- [President's Tea and Prizegiving](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/presidents-tea-and-prizegiving/)
- [CA Inter-Club Finals (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-inter-club-finals-ac/)
- [C Level Tournament (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/c-level-tournament-gc-3/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-13/)
- [Open Weekend Tournament (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-weekend-tournament-ac-2/)
- [Annual Tournament (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-ac-3/)
- [All-England H'Cap Area Final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/all-england-hcap-area-final/)
- [EMFed 26pt Leage (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/emfed-26pt-leage-ac/)
- [Doubles Weekend (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/doubles-weekend-ac/)
- [Open Weekend Tournament (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-weekend-tournament-gc-2/)
- [B Level Tournament (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/b-level-tournament-gc-3/)
- [East Midlands Championship (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/east-midlands-championship-ac-2/)
- [C Level Weekend (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/c-level-weekend-ac/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-12/)
- [C Level Tournament (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/c-level-tournament-gc-2/)
- [B Level Weekend (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/b-level-weekend-ac/)
- [Peels (AC Handicap)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/peels-ac-handicap/)
- [Intermediate Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/intermediate-coaching-2/)
- [Open Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-day-2/)
- [One-Ball Qualifier & Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/one-ball-qualifier-club-tea/)
- [AGM & Start of Season](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/agm-start-of-season/)
- [Pavilion Cleaning](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/pavilion-cleaning-2/)
- [Winter Lunch](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/winter-lunch/)
- [Club Dinner and Prizegiving](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-dinner-and-prizegiving/)
- [Golf Croquet C Level](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/golf-croquet-c-level/)
- [Nottingham High Schools](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/nottingham-high-schools/)
- [Alex's Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/alexs-group/)
- [Sprinkler switch-on](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/sprinkler-switch-on/)
- [Murphy Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/murphy-shield-2/)
- [Save the Children](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/save-the-children-2/)
- [Life Sciences Away Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/life-sciences-away-day/)
- [Dulwich v Belsey Hall](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/dulwich-v-belsey-hall/)
- [Hucknall Round Table](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hucknall-round-table/)
- [Save the Children](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/save-the-children/)
- [Keep Fit](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/keep-fit/)
- [Roger's Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/rogers-group-2/)
- [Roger's Group](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/rogers-group/)
- [Belgravians](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/belgravians/)
- [Murphy Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/murphy-shield/)
- [Beeston Rotary Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beeston-rotary-club/)
- [Ringers' Croquet](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ringers-croquet/)
- [Scouts GC Evening](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/scouts-gc-evening/)
- [Ian and Euan's Tour](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ian-and-euans-tour/)
- [Bretby Club Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/bretby-club-tournament/)
- [Mary Rose v Middlesborough](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/mary-rose-v-middlesborough/)
- [Development Squad Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/development-squad-coaching/)
- [Intermediate Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/intermediate-coaching/)
- [Federation 26pt League](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/federation-26pt-league/)
- [Beginners Refresher Sessions](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-refresher-sessions/)
- [Irrigation installation](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/irrigation-installation/)
- [President's Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/presidents-tea-2/)
- [Jim Kirby Cup](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/jim-kirby-cup/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-11/)
- [Spencer Ell (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/spencer-ell-ac/)
- [Open Weekend Tournament (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-weekend-tournament-ac/)
- [Annual Tournament (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-ac-2/)
- [All-England Area Final (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/all-england-area-final-gc/)
- [Beginners Coaching (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching-ac-2/)
- [Golf Croquet Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/golf-croquet-coaching/)
- [World Championship Qualifier (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/world-championship-qualifier-ac/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-10/)
- [C Level Tournament (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/c-level-tournament-ac/)
- [Open Weekend Tournament (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-weekend-tournament-gc/)
- [B Level Tournament (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/b-level-tournament-gc-2/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-9/)
- [East Midlands Championship (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/east-midlands-championship-ac/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-8/)
- [Doubles Tournament (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/doubles-tournament-ac/)
- [B Level Tournament (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/b-level-tournament-ac-2/)
- [C Level (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/c-level-gc/)
- [Open Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-day/)
- [Spring Handicap W/E (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/spring-handicap-w-e-ac-2/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-7/)
- [Supper](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/supper/)
- [Refresher Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/refresher-coaching/)
- [One Ball (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/one-ball-ac-2/)
- [AGM & Season Opens](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/agm-season-opens/)
- [Lunch](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/lunch/)
- [Pavilion Cleaning](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/pavilion-cleaning/)
- [Annual Dinner](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-dinner/)
- [Committee Meeting](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/committee-meeting-2/)
- [Pendle v Hurlingham Mary Rose](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/pendle-v-hurlingham-mary-rose/)
- [Middlesborough v Colchester](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/middlesborough-v-colchester/)
- [Belsay Hall v Watford](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/belsay-hall-v-watford/)
- [14pt league v Woodhall](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/14pt-league-v-woodhall/)
- [Mary Rose Middlesborough v Medway](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/mary-rose-middlesborough-v-medway/)
- [Social Group (Trefoil)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-trefoil/)
- [GC B team](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-b-team-2/)
- [GC B team](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-b-team/)
- [Social Group (Trefoil Guild)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-trefoil-guild/)
- [Social Group (Bellringers)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-bellringers/)
- [All-England GC Area Final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/all-england-gc-area-final/)
- [Social Group (Belgravians)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-belgravians/)
- [Sec Shield v Ashby](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/sec-shield-v-ashby/)
- [Bretby Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/bretby-tournament/)
- [Belsay v Winchester](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/belsay-v-winchester/)
- [Town v Gown match](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/town-v-gown-match/)
- [Secretary's Shield Match](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/secretarys-shield-match/)
- [GC B team v Long Eaton](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-b-team-v-long-eaton/)
- [GC Friendly v Sheffield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/gc-friendly-v-sheffield/)
- [Social Group (Bridge Club)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-bridge-club/)
- [Social Group (Baker)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-baker/)
- [Beginners' Practice](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-practice/)
- [Social Group (Scout Association)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-scout-association/)
- [East Midlands League](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/east-midlands-league/)
- [Civic Exchange Visit](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/civic-exchange-visit/)
- [Social Group (CUGCR)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-cugcr/)
- [Social Group (Contact)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-contact/)
- [Social Group (Catenians)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/social-group-catenians/)
- [Beginners' Coaching (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching-ac/)
- [Beginners Coaching (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-coaching-gc/)
- [President's Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/presidents-tea/)
- [Beginners' Tournament (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/beginners-tournament-ac/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-6/)
- [CA Selectors' W/E (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/ca-selectors-w-e-ac/)
- [Open Weekend (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-weekend-ac/)
- [Annual Tournament (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/annual-tournament-ac/)
- [Open Weekend (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/open-weekend-gc/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-5/)
- [C Level W/E (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/c-level-w-e-ac/)
- [B Level Tournament (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/b-level-tournament-gc/)
- [Summer Handicap W/E (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/summer-handicap-w-e-ac/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-4/)
- [East Midlands Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/east-midlands-championship/)
- [B Level Tournament (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/b-level-tournament-ac/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-3/)
- [C Level Tournament (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/c-level-tournament-gc/)
- [Marathon and Open W/E](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/marathon-and-open-w-e/)
- [Spring Handicap W/E (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/spring-handicap-w-e-ac/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea-2/)
- [One Ball (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/one-ball-ac/)
- [Club Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/club-tea/)
- [AGM](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/agm/)
- [Pavilion Cleanup](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/pavilion-cleanup/)
- [Sunday Lunch](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/sunday-lunch/)
- [Committee Meeting](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/committee-meeting/)
- [Hut Base Laying](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/booking/hut-base-laying/)

## NCC News

- [World AC Teams Championships](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/world-ac-teams-championships/) - The World Croquet Federation staged Tiers 2 and 3 of the Association Croquet world championships over six days between 22 and 27 July. The 2026 Tier 2.1 champions are Wales, who defeated Ireland, Scotland and Canada. Tier 2.2 was won by Sweden who beat the Czech Republic, whilst Germany narrowly beat Switzerland and Latvia in
- [BATTLE OF THE CHAIRMEN](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/battle-of-the-chairmen/) - 28 players competed in the Nottingham B Level this year – one of our highest attendances since the tournament began in 2000. The weather was excellent, being a little cooler than the previous weekend, and we received very little of the forecast rain on Sunday. Nottingham’s four West Lawns continue to impress. They are very
- [Gordon Hopewell 28/2/47 - 4/4/26](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/gordon-hopewell-28-2-47-4-4-26/) - by Ian Vincent at Nottingham 13th April I am very sorry to report that Gordon Hopewell, a long-standing member of the Croquet Association and latterly Croquet England, died after a very brief spell in hospital on Saturday 4th April, 2026. Having moved down from Scotland, Gordon started playing croquet at the Nottingham club in the
- [AC Open Championship 2025](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ac-open-championship-2025/) - Nottingham members excel at AC Open Championships This year’s Association Croquet Open Championships have just concluded at a very hot and dry Surbiton croquet club, which offered the type of highly challenging playing conditions enjoyed by top players. The main event, the Singles Open Championship, was won by Robert Fulford (of Colchester club) in an
- [The Lanes Academy in Chilwell](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/the-lanes-academy-in-chilwell/) - The Lanes Academy in Chilwell welcomed licensed coaches from the Club’s junior section, with the launch of a special Introduction to Croquet Course as part of its Year 5’s PE Syllabus.
- [B-level Association Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/b-level-association-weekend/) - John Filsak played pretty faultless croquet to win the B-level Association Weekend, taking the final 2-0. John was presented with the Sage Bowl and the traditional matching sage wreath.
- [Highfields Open Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/highfields-open-day/) - Over 100 people came along to our Open Days, with 15 of them joining the Club. 20 people have signed up for our Learn to Play Courses.
- [Croquet England Medal Awards](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/croquet-england-medal-awards/) - Following Nottingham Croquet Club's 2025 AGM, Patricia Duke-Cox presented the Croquet England Medal for outstanding service to: Samir Patel (Chair of Croquet England), Beatrice McGlen (outgoing CEO of Croquet England) and Ian Burridge (former treasurer of Croquet England and former president of the World Croquet Federation. More detail and the citations are provided on the
- [Golf Croquet World Team Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/golf-croquet-world-team-championship/) - Two of our members, Euan Burridge and Jack Good, are currently in Tasmania representing England in the Golf Croquet World Team Championships where they (with team-mates Aston Wade and Jamie Burch) are competing against the other top 7 countries for the Openshaw Shield. Links to progress reports, and live streaming with commentary can be found
- [Ian Vincent presented with BEM](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ian-vincent-presented-with-bem/) - Nottingham Croquet Club is delighted that its President, Ian Vincent, was last week presented with the British Empire Medal which had been awarded to him for Services to Croquet in the New Year Honours List. Dr Ian Vincent BEM is pictured here with Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Professor Veronica Pickering MBS HAC, who presented the award
- [Club President presented with BEM](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/club-president-awarded-bem-in-new-years-honours/) - Nottingham Croquet Club is delighted that its President, Ian Vincent, was last week presented with the British Empire Medal which had been awarded to him for Services to Croquet in the New Year Honours List. Dr Ian Vincent BEM is pictured here with Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Professor Veronica Pickering MBS HAC, who presented the award
- [Levelling the Playing Field Project Starts](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/levelling-the-playing-field-project-starts/) - The club has been able to engage local firm J Pugh-Lewis Ltd to level, add drainage and re-seed our five 95-year-old worn out, compacted and sloping East lawns. Work started on 30th July, on a dry, warm and calm day, which was perfect for spraying-off the turf, which will be worked in to retain as
- [Congratulations and support for Declan](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/congratulations-and-support-for-declan/) - We're very proud that Declan MacPhee, one of our juniors whose game has gone from strength to strength, has been invited to play in the prestigious Under 21 Golf Croquet Word Championships in Florida this April. A second international event is also a possibility. The costs of travel and accommodation would not be affordable for
- [Bob White](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/bob-white/) - We're sorry to announce the death of long term club member Bob White, who regularly played GC with Richard Hallam, Geoff Harcourt and Andy Dixon, and played bridge in the winter. Bob spent most of his life as a distinguished professional cricketer. A cricket-based obituary is here : https://nottsview.blogspot.com/2023/11/bob-white-1939-2023-rip.html
- [Inundation](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/inundation/) - The east lawns and much of Highfields Park were inundated during storm Babet yesterday (Fri 20th October). The pavilion remained above the water level, but the shipping container and huts were in the floodwater, and there were stop boards, pipes and tree debris floating. Some clearing up will be needed soon.
- [Omied Hallam triumphant in Nottingham's Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/omied-hallam-triumphant-in-nottinghams-annual-tournament/) - Nottingham Croquet Club's Annual Tournament, established 1929, was this year as usual very well attended and a huge success on many levels. 44 players, around half of them visitors, competed in four singles Class events, the Robin Good handicap singles and a handicap Doubles knockout. Omied Hallam made a remarkable achievement of winning the A-class
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- [Notts team win the GC Inter-counties championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/notts-team-win-the-gc-inter-counties-championship/) - Nottinghamshire County Croquet's Golf Croquet Team are this year's winners of the Golf Croquet Inter-County Championship. Congratulations to Ian Burridge (Captain), James Death, Will Gee & Rachel Gee (all members of Nottingham Croquet Club) for their outstanding performance. Not a single match was lost. This is the fourth time Nottinghamshire have won the championship, with
- [Rachel Gee through to final of Women's World GC Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rachel-gee-through-to-final-of-womens-world-gc-championship/) - Congratulations to Rachel Gee on beating the no 1 seed, Soha Moustafa, in the semi-final of the Women's GC World Championship today. Coverage can be seen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeOVH5TLyBw Tomorrow she faces Australian, Jamie Gumbrell. Coverage will again be available on the Croquet England YouTube channel. Rachel won this event in 2011.
- [World AC Championships - Euan and James through to knockout](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/world-ac-championships-euan-and-james-through-to-knockout/) - World Association Croquet Championship Many congratulations to James Death and Euan Burridge for success in the block play stage of the AC World Championship and getting places in the knockout stage. Euan in particular has exceeded many people's expectations with a fantastic debut performance, winning 6 games from 9 (including some top class scalps) in
- [Seven Nottingham Players in AC World Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/seven-nottingham-players-in-ac-world-championship/) - Seven club members are currently competing in the AC World Championship being held from 15th to 23rd July in London, UK. In all there are 80 top players from around the globe. Players who are members of our diverse club (listed alphabetically) representing various countries: Euan Burridge (England) Ian Burridge (Wales) Jenny Clarke (New Zealand)
- [GC galore!](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/gc-galore/) - Barely time to catch our breath after hosting the Open (AC) Championships and we have a varied feat of GC events to look forward to, all well-supported this year. Wed 12th: B-level tournament Thurs 13th: C-level tournament Sun 16th: Club internal GC doubles Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd: GC Championship Sat 29th -
- [Open Championships](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/open-championships/) - July 1st - 9th from 10 am each day Come and watch top players from around the world competing at the highest level. Following our recent renovations and expansion, Nottingham is delighted to host this prestigious tournament for the first time in our 94 year history. The field includes World ranked #1 & #2 (Robert
- [Coronation Bank Holiday weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/coronation-bank-holiday-weekend/) - Coronation Bank Holiday weekend at Nottingham Croquet Club was a splendid affair much enhanced by the superlative catering on offer. On Saturday we hosted the Northern area finals of Kevin Carter's national Charity One-Ball tournament - raising money for UNHCR. The winner (again) was our own Mark Innes. A Nottingham Forest UNHCR shirt was awarded
- [Rachel Gee wins European Golf Croquet Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rachel-gee-wins-european-golf-croquet-championship/) - Many congratulations to Rachel Gee for gaining yet another title: European Golf Croquet Champion 2023, having played against an exceptionally strong field at Budleigh Salterton over the last 4 days. Fuller details will be published when available. (Photo credits: Sue Lightbody, Rachel Gee, Louise Smith)
- [Defibrillator being installed](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/defibrillator-being-installed/) - Thanks to Greene King "Proud to pitch in"
- [New website](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/new-website/) - Welcome to the new Nottingham Croquet Club website We hope it will be of interest to members and the wider public, and may encourage some of you to visit or join our club and perhaps learn and take up this fascinating sport. For those familiar with the old site, the main changes are technical -
- [Club receives award for diversity and inclusion](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/club-receives-award-for-diversity-and-inclusion/) - Yesterday Nottingham Croquet Club was awarded first place for Diversity and Inclusion by HRH the Earl of Wessex at the Sport and Recreation Alliance annual awards. Flattering to be recognised when so many others are doing great work. We must go further. (Click on image for a video of the awards)
- [Notts team win GC Counties](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/notts-team-win-gc-counties/) - The 2022 GC Inter-Counties Championship, played this weekend at Cheltenham, was won by the Nottinghamshire team, all four of whose players were members of our club. Congratulations to them on a great performance. Pictured (from left): Will Gee, Ian Burridge, James Death, Rachel Gee
- [Winter DIY](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/winter-diy/) - Many thanks to Saturday's DIY team: Omied Hallam, Alex McIntyre & Roger Watson. We now have cycle storage outside the west pavilion, a plumbed-in dishwasher for the west kitchen, and a second row of mallet hooks for the equipment store. Thanks also to Michael Finnigan and Mick Owens for earlier refurbishment of the hut on
- [Lorna Dewar – Steel memorial bowl](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/lorna-dewar-steel-memorial-bowl/) - Congratulations to Lorna Dewar who was in November awarded the Steel Memorial bowl for the most improved female Association Croquet player in the country. Lorna has by far the largest Ranking Grade increase of any female player in the world.
- [Grant Awarded for Irrigation System](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/grant-awarded-for-irrigation-system/) - The Nottingham Croquet Club is delighted to have been awarded a grant of nearly £25K for its irrigation project, from Sport England's lottery-funded Inspired Facilties Fund, as part of its Places People Play London 2012 legacy programme. The grant will enable us to install an automatic sprinkler system for the five permanent croquet lawns, fed from
- [Video and radio appearances by Omied Hallam](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/video-and-radio-appearances-by-omied-hallam/) - This video, featuring Omied Hallam (our Chairman) at Nottingham and the indoor court at Soham for the match against East Anglia, was made by Tanya Jones for her degree. Feel free to point your friends at it, for a different image of croquet.Omied also be appeared, along with Dave Gunn and Rachel Rowe, as the
- [Club Competition Draws Published](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/club-competition-draws-published/) - Please see the Club Competitions page for the draws for this season's events.
- [Club Open Day on Saturday 9th May](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/club-open-day-on-saturday-9th-may/) - The club is holding an open day from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, 9th May, to coincide with Nottingham University's Mayfest. No charge and no need to book: just turn up with flat soled shoes if you want to have a try at hitting balls through hoops. The open day will be followed by a
- [Report of AGM](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/report-of-agm-2/) - With no questions about the reports from the Committee or Treasurer, relatively brief discussions about subscriptions and amendments to the rules, and no contested elections, Peter Death's last AGM in the Chair as President seemed on track to finish early. Ian Vincent was elected to succeed him as President and Bob Thompson as the new
- [Club reopening for 2021 season](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/club-reopening-for-2021-season/) - The government's roadmap out of lockdown allows outdoor sports venues to reopen from March 29th this year. We sense our members are missing their croquet, and since the lawns are ready and the weather forecast is good, we will start our 2021 season early, with lawns 1-5 and the east pavilion available from 9:00 a.m. on
- [CA Diploma for Ian Draper](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ca-diploma-for-ian-draper/) - Ian Draper has been awarded the Croquet Association Diploma for services to Nottingham Croquet Club. The award was presented by club President, Dr Ian Vincent, at the President's Tea on Saturday 1st October. Congratulations to Ian for this well-deserved recognition for his contributions over a number of years in various areas.The full citation is as
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/annual-tournament-2/) - Our 6-day Annual Tournament completed today (Sat 20th Aug) and we were honoured to have the Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Councillor Wendy Smith, who gave a speech and presented trophies. 44 players had taken part, managed as effectively and amiably as ever by Peter Death. The weather was excellent and for the first time we were
- [Splendour 2022](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/splendour-2022/) - A group of club members provided festival goers at Nottingham Splendour with an opportunity to have a go at croquet, with live rock music in the backgrond. Great outreach as well as earning funds for the club. Thanks to all involved.Photo credit: Sarah Butler. More photos of the event on our Facebook page.
- [England win GC Home Internationals](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/england-win-gc-home-internationals-2/) - England won the GC Home Internationals, beating Wales 5-2. Both teams beat Scotland 7-1.Nottingham's Euan Burridge was one of the winning team, which had an average age of just under 22.https://croquetscores.com/.../gc/home-internationals/summary Image credits: 1 (photo) Chris Roberts, 2 (montage) Richard Blton
- [Weightlifters play croquet](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/weightlifters-play-croquet/) - We had a visit from on Friday by English weightlifters on a break from their practice sessions in Nottingham, and before travelling to Birmingham for the Commonwealth games. They had a great time and posed afterwards. (Photo credit: David Brydon)Thanks to members who arranged and hosted this at short notice.
- [Golf Croquet extravaganza!](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/golf-croquet-extravaganza/) - Over the next 10 days we are hosting no less than four quite varied Golf Croquet events:Sat 9th - Sun 10th: Nottingham GC ChampionshipWed 13th: GC B-level tournamentThurs 14th: GC C-level tournamentSat 16th - Sun 17th: GC Home InternationalsBetween them these give wonderful opportunities to watch GC play at all levels, and give some of
- [James Death wins East Midlands](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/james-death-wins-east-midlands/) - James Death had an outright win to retain the trophy for the Championship of the East Midlands.Nottingham attracted a very strong field for this three day Championship event, with five of the 29 entrants being handicap -2 or better, and over half being -1 or better. It is managed according to the Draw and Process
- [CA Men's, Women's and Mixed Doubles Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ca-mens-womens-and-mixed-doubles-championship/) - Nottingham Croquet Club was delighted to host this prestigious event for the first time in our 93 year history. It was also the first time our new West lawns (and our new balls) had been used for a top class event. For five days, spectators were treated to a feast of croquet excellence, with some
- [Jubilee croquet](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/jubilee-croquet/) - We celebrated Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee (perhaps combined with her official birthday) on June 11th. Over 40 members came to the club to enjoy some interesting games involving croquet skills and novel rues, followed by a grand tea. Many thanks to the catering team who did an absolutely splendid job, and to Diana Plant for
- [Transplant Sport event](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/transplant-sport-event/) - On Sunday we hosted an event for Transplant Sport (TS), an organisation which uses a wide range of sporting activities as part of rehab and a fulfilling lifestyle for children and adults who have had organ transplants. They believe croquet has a unique value in this context, being competitive and skilful but not overly energetic.
- [Visit to the club by Ruth Edwards MP](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/visit-to-the-club-by-ruth-edwards-mp/) - We were delighted to welcome Ruth Edwards, MP for Rushcliffe, to the club on Sunday 12th June. Ruth and her husband Owen heard and saw a bit about the pavilion refurbishment and other projects, as well as our Hoos4Health outreach and the transplant sport event which had taken place earlier the same day, but they
- [CA Peel Memorial Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ca-peel-memorial-tournament/) - 2022 Memorial Peels Tournament 12 – 15 May 2022 at Nottingham Croquet ClubThis historic handicap tournament was again hosted by Nottingham on behalf of the Croquet Association. It is one of the few calendar events which segregates players by gender, consisting of three events: men's singles, women's singles and mixed doubles. In the final of the
- [Nottingham win postponed 2021 Mary Rose final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-win-postponed-2021-mary-rose-final/) - Nottingham and Surbiton played the delayed 2021 Mary Rose final at Wrest Park on Friday 27th May 2022. On a beautiful day, the match was played on perfectly prepared lawns running up to 13 plummers.Morning games (Nottingham names first):Ian Draper (1) & Alex McIntyre (1.5) beat Andy Dibben (0.5) & Mary Knapp (1.5) +15Mike Hedge (1.5)
- [Alex McIntyre wins Nottingham B-level](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/alex-mcintyre-wins-nottingham-b-level/) - Alex McIntyre retained the Sage Bowl at the Nottingham B Level Weekend, and in keeping with tradition, donned the SAGE crown woven with herbs and flowers.He beat Alan Clark in a somewhat one-sided final on Sunday afternoon.The semis were much more fiercely contested between North London friends Gary Bennett and Alan and the local lads Alex
- [Lord Mayor plays Croquet](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/lord-mayor-plays-croquet/) - The club was invited to provide a presence and some informal play opportunities for the public in Woodthorpe Grange Park (in Nottingham) on Wednesday 1st June for the centenary of that park (another Jesse Boot endowment). It was a pleasure to let so many people new to croquet have a go, on the improvised lawns,
- [European Golf Croquet Championship: Rachel Gee losing finalist, Euan Burridge wins Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/european-golf-croquet-championship-rachel-gee-losing-finalist-euan-burridge-wins-shield/) - Four Nottingham members were selected to play in the 2022 European Golf Croquet Championships at Budleigh Salterton at the end of May; Rachel Gee and Euan Burridge representing England, Ian Burridge representing Wales and Lorna Dewar representing Scotland. The event had a field of 32 players, from 12 different countries and was the strongest field
- [Transplant Sport - Family Croquet Day -  Sun12th June](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/transplant-sport-family-croquet-day-sun12th-june/) - Transplant Sport are busy promoting our family croquet day for transplant recipients on 12th June. Please spread the word, and support it if you can. https://transplantsport.org.uk/event/croquet-family-day/
- [Nottingham Croquet Club feature on BBC East Midlands](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-croquet-club-feature-on-bbc-east-midlands/) - On a very wet Wednesday 11th May, BBC East Midlands visited the club to film a piece mainly about our Hoops 4 Health programme, for their Sunday morning politics programme. Fortunately the weather redeemed itself just about in time. The piece, presented by Geeta Pendse, was screened as part of the Sunday morning East Midlands Politics
- [Charity One ball championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/charity-one-ball-championship/) - Yesterday we were pleased to host the Northern Area Final of the Croquet Association One-ball championship. The event was won decisively by Nottingham member Mark Innes (photo below) with 8 games unbeaten; runner-up was Cathy Dance from York Croquet Club. Across the whole of the CA, this year's event has so far raised over £8,000 for the
- [TV coverage for our Juniors](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/tv-coverage-for-our-juniors/) - We had a visit from Notts TV reporter Victoria Armstrong on Wednesday, resulting in a short piece in "Ey Up Notts" on Thursday 21/4/2022. It can be seen at this link https://nottstv.com/programme/ey-up-notts-thursday-21st-april/ starting at 17 minutes and 45 seconds into the programme.
- [One Ball Handicap Tournament - Mon 2nd May at 2 p.m.](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/one-ball-handicap-tournament-mon-2nd-may-at-2-p-m/)
- [Derek Buxton (1936-2022)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/derek-buxton-1936-2022/) - We are sad to hear of the death of Derek Buxton, long term stalwart of Ashby Croquet Club, for a period also a member at Nottingham, and a frequent visitor to our tournaments. A tribute is posted on Ashby's website https://ashbycroquetclub.org.uk/blog/category/news/ .Condolences to Eileen and all who are bereaved by his passing. Please contact our club secretary, Ellen
- [West lawns drainage improvements](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/west-lawns-drainage-improvements/) - The new west lawns seemed not to drain very well - particularly noticable after 3 consecutive named storms. We hired a Toro Procore 648 machine and Charlie used it on Wednesday 9th March to create about 1.5 million holes, 4.5" deep. We trust this will do the trick. (More drastic solutions are possible but they cost
- [Nottingham Croquet Club is announced as a finalist for  Diversity and Inclusion Award](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-croquet-club-is-announced-as-a-finalist-for-diversity-and-inclusion-award/) - The Sport and Recreation Alliance has announced the finalists for its national Community Sport and Recreation Awards, and our club is one of three finalists in contention for the Diversity and Inclusion Award. The finalists have been invited to a ceremony in Coventry in March, where the winners will be announced by HRH The Earl
- [Nottingham Croquet Club becomes GreenSpace Trusted Provider](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-croquet-club-becomes-greenspace-trusted-provider/) - GreenSpace is part of a growing network of ‘green’ social prescribing programmes across the country. Social prescribing allows health care professionals to signpost patients towards non-medical activities. ‘Green’ social prescribing is specifically outdoor activities that are considered particularly beneficial. GreenSpace is the programme name for the people of Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City, helping them improve
- [Happy New year from the CA](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/happy-new-year-from-the-ca/)
- [Mary Rose final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/mary-rose-final/) - A stalwart Nottingham team of Dave Gunn, Mike Hedge, Martin Beacon and Ian Draper travelled to Surbiton at the crack of dawn on Sat 2nd October in pouring rain to contest the final of the 2021 Mary Rose inter-club AC competition, with Surbiton as the opponents. Very sadly, due to persistent torrentuial rain making the
- [Mary Rose semi-final triumphs](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/mary-rose-semi-final-triumphs/) - Nottingham beat Bowdon 6-1 in the semi-final of the Mary Rose inter-club competition. On Wednesday (29th September) a Nottingham team of Dave Gunn (0.5), Ian Draper (0.5), Mike Hedge (1.5) and Alex McIntyre (1.5) played at home to a visiting team from Bowdon: Mike Sandler (0.5), Will Mellor (2.5), Nigel Matthews (3.5) and Adrian Apps (3.5). By lunchtime Nottingham
- [Club barbecue - and World Croquet Federation presentation](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/club-barbecue-and-world-croquet-federation-presentation/) - Sunday 29th August saw a well attended and well received club barbecue from around 5pm, with around 60 members attending, including a good number of our 2021 new members. This coincided with the second day of the GC Top Eight (Ricki Savage memorial) tournament, and once their games were finished, the players joined us. Attendees
- [Golf Croquet First Eight tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/golf-croquet-first-eight-tournament/) - Nottingham hosted the prestigious GC First Eight (Ricki Savage memorial) tournament from Sat 28th to Mon 30th August. The strongest 8 available GC players in the country competed, including four of our own members: Richard Bilton (who also managed the tournament), Rachel Gee, Euan Burridge and Ian Burridge. The other players were John-Paul Moberly (Bowdon), Stephen
- [Annual tournament 2021](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/annual-tournament-2021/) - Nottingham's six day Annual Tournament - a highlight of the year for many - took place from 16th to 21st August. It was on a smaller scale than in previous years because we were restricted to five lawns, the newly-seeded lawns 6 to 9 having been held back by the poor spring weather. A total 0f 30 players were
- [Club barbecue - last call](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/club-barbecue-last-call/) - Last callThere will be a barbecue for all club members and partners – especially welcoming newer members – on Sunday 29th August from 5pm at the West pavilion. There will be a £5 charge to cover costs. Please notify Diana Plant ( dianaplant@hotmail.com ) if you would like to come, and let her know of any dietary needs, by
- [Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/annual-tournament/) - Our club's flagship 6-day Annual Tournament is in progress, under the convivial and capable management of Peter Death. We have a somewhat reduced entry as we have the use of only the 5 east lawns. We are pleased to welcome guests from around the country as well as many of our own members.As ever, visitors
- [Chapmans back "down under"](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/chapmans-back-down-under/) - We have heard that Miranda and Paddy Chapman and family have arrived safely in New Zealand to begin the next chapter of their lives. We wish them well, and hope it may be au revoir, not adieu, as paths often cross and re-cross in the international croquet tournament circuit.
- [Omied Hallam and Elizabeth Shelton won the 2021 "Hallam Doubles" tournament.](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/omied-hallam-and-elizabeth-shelton-won-the-2021-hallam-doubles-tournament/) - On the wet weekend of 6th and 7th of August, 10 doubles pairings of club members took part in the 2021 Hallam Doubles, named in memory of the late Brian Hallam. The cricketers at Trent Bridge abandoned their test match due to rain, but Nottingham’s croquet stalwarts are made of sterner stuff, and continued in spite of
- [Cheshire cat event](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/cheshire-cat-event/) - The second annual "Cheshire Cat" fun event organised by Mark Lansdale was held on Sunday 25th July. There was a tremdendous turnout of about 10 teams of four in fancy dress, and a series of informal croquet-like activities enjoyed by all present with great gusto. It is not clear to me which team won but I do
- [Grand opening](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/grand-opening/) - In a splendid event today, the club celebrated its new and updated facilities with a reception for donor organisations, partner organisations who use our facilities and others. Lilian Greenwood MP formally declared the facilties open by cutting a ribbon across the front entrance to the newly refurbished west pavilion. Displays of the club's History, the Hoops 4 Health
- [Andrew Beaumont wins GC double](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/andrew-beaumont-wins-gc-double/) - In a remarkable double, Andrew Beaumont won the Nottingham B-level GC tournament on Wednesday 14th July in a field of 20 many of whom were ostensibly stronger than him. His handicap was duly cut, but not in time to prevent him being elegible for playing in and winning the C-level tournament which took place the
- [Summer School coming up](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/summer-school-coming-up/) - Our Summer School (for children aged 8-14) is coming up. No prior experience required but we also take children who have played before. If you would like to come, please get your parents or guardians to book you in. If you have children / grandhildren / relatives / friends of the relevant age range do please
- [Reg Bamford wins CA Open Singles Championship (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/reg-bamford-wins-ca-open-singles-championship-ac/) - Reg Bamford again won the AC Open Singles Championship at Surbiton, beating long-standing rival Robert Fulford -3sxp, +25sxp, +24sxp, +19sxp. Nottingham member Paddy Chapman had been narrowly beaten in an exciting and tight-fought semi-final -4, +19sxp, +26sxp, -20, -16sxp. Alain Giraud, also of Nottingham, had been beaten by Bamford in the quarter-finals. The extraordinary number of sextuple peels
- [Rachel Gee wins Nottingham GC Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rachel-gee-wins-nottingham-gc-championship/) - Rachel Gee this weekend won the Nottingham Golf Croquet Championship after dropping only one game (to husband Will) in the cross block preliminary round and then winning all three matches in the knockout. The 14 players in this high-calibre championship included 6 of the top ranked 20 in the country. After 7 rounds of block play the top 8
- [Nottingham B win East Midlands Federation Short Croquet](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-b-win-east-midlands-federation-short-croquet/) - In an exciting final, Nottingham "B" team (Mick Owens, Nicky Newberry, Kate Packham & Ben Shelton) narrowly beat the Melton Mowbray/Leicester team in a final on Thursday 8th July at Nottingham to win the revived Federation of East Midlands Croquet Clubs (FEMCC) Short Croquet Knockout. Four teams had contested the Knockout: Lincolnshire team (from Dunston & Woodhall Spa), Leicestershire (from Melton
- [James Death and Samir Patel won the AC Open Doubles Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/james-death-and-samir-patel-won-the-ac-open-doubles-championship/) - Many congratulations to James Death, who partnered by Samir Patel of Surbiton Croquet Club, won the Croquet Asociation AC Open Doubles Championship on Tues 6th July. Former World Champion Paddy Chapman, also of our club, was a semi-finalist, partnering Stephen Mulliner. This prestigious event attracts the very highest calibre of player in the country, including four other Nottingham
- [Richard Bilton and Reg Bamford won the GC Open Doubles Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/richard-bilton-and-reg-bamford-won-the-gc-open-doubles-championship/) - Many congratulations to Richard Bilton who, in an ad hoc partnership with croquet legend Reg Bamford, won the GC Open Doubles held at Sussex County Croquet Club, Southwick from 22nd to 23rd June. The doubles event included some of the highest ranked players in the country, including Rachel and Will Gee from our own club.
- [James Death wins East Midlands Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/james-death-wins-east-midlands-championship/) - James Death won the Championship of the East Midlands, beating Jonathan Kirby +17TP, +26TP in the playoff. Alain Giraud won the Plate, beating Mark Suter +22TP. There was an exceptionally strong field of 22 players, with losing finalists in the Draw and Process being Ian Lines and Paddy Chapman respectively. On day one, the Draw,
- [Championship of the East Midlands](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/championship-of-the-east-midlands/) - We are delighted and privileged to again be hosting the Championship of the East Midlands from Fri 25th to Sun 27th June. We can expect croquet of the very highest standard with a stellar selection of the strongest players in the country competing. Based on rankings, favourites include Paddy Chapman, James Death, Mark Suter, Ian Lines and
- [Pay & Play](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/pay-play/) - We're beginning a new format for people to have a taste of croquet for an hour for £6. This will be on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 and 6:30 to 7:30. Tickets can be bought in advance through EventBrite. Do please promote this to anyone who may be interested. EventBrite booking here.FaceBook promotion here.
- [This Girl Can ...](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/this-girl-can/) - We invited girls and women to have a go at croquet during the Sunday evening of the GC Women's Open tournament, and around 50 came. Thanks to Ferzana in particular for her energetic pubiclity initiatives. We hope some "official" photos will be forthcoming, but here are a few informal shots from the early part of the
- [Rachel Gee wins Golf Croquet Women's Open Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rachel-gee-wins-golf-croquet-womens-open-championship/) - The Women's Open Championship has previously always been held at Ripon Spa Hotel. With the sale of the hotel the event fell under the remit of the CA to organise and the first event was held this year at Nottingham. The event suffered from significant withdrawals before it even started with 10 competitors pulling out
- [This Girl Can ... swing a mallet. Croquet opportunity for women and Girls](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/this-girl-can-swing-a-mallet-croquet-opportunity-for-women-and-girls/) - On Sunday early evening (June 13th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm), some of the country's top female players will be happy to introduce other girls and women to croquet in a fun and light-hearted way. This is at the end of their second day's play in the British Women's Open Croquet Championship which is taking place at Nottingham Croquet Club
- [Women's Open Golf Croquet Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/womens-open-golf-croquet-championship/) - The club is very much looking forward to welcoming some of the UK's top female Golf Croquet players for the Women's Open GC Championship, from Sat 12th to Mon 14th June.Profiles of some of the competitors are being posted at Try Croquet and on Croquet England's Facebook page .See separate news item for "This Girl Can" on Sunday evening
- [Welcome to new members and learners](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/welcome-to-new-members-and-learners/) - There seems to be an outstanding level of interest this year from people new to croquet. Following on from the well attended Open Days, we have a first Learn to Play course, now in its seventh week, with most of the participants choosing to join the club. A second course was extended to accomodate up
- [Parking during tennis event](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/parking-during-tennis-event/) - From 5th to 13th June, the high profile Viking Open Tennis event (including players such as Venus Williams and Andy Murray) will be taking place at the Tennis Centre across the road from the club, and there will be temporary parking for this within the hockey centre. We are informed that tennis spectators will be directed
- [The Peel Memorial tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/the-peel-memorial-tournament/) - Nottingham Croquet Club again hosted this four day Croquet Association Tournament from Thurs 20th to Sun 23rd May. The report below and most of the photos are supplied by Bob Thompson who managed the tournament. With thanks to all whose voluntary effort made this such a great event. = = =A rescheduled 2021 Memorial Peels Tournament got under
- [Successful Open Days and first Learn to Play course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/successful-open-days-and-first-learn-to-play-course/) - We hosted two very succesful Open Days this weekend, with over 50 members of the public trying the game for the first time on Saturday and almost as many on Sunday, despite discouraging weather forecasts. The response was terrific and we have so much interest in learning to play that we may have to expand
- [Sat 8th May club social doubles cancelled](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/sat-8th-may-club-social-doubles-cancelled/) - Due to the heavy overnight rain which is ongoing and forecast to continue all day, and following a hasty email consultation by David Brydon, the consensus is that this afternoon's club social doubles afternoon will be cancelled. However David does plan to attend for the benefit of any who haven't seen the emails or who want to
- [Frazer Wanstall wins Charity one-ball event](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/frazer-wanstall-wins-charity-one-ball-event/) - One-ball event in aid of British Heart Foundation.25 players, a record for Nottingham in this annual charity event, took part on Saturday 1 May in chilly but mainly dry conditions. 25 players on 5 lawns led to a certain amount of triple-banking, fortunately not too difficult in a one-ball event, though it did somewhat bemuse
- [COVID rules](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/covid-rules/) - The club's COVID-19 rules have been updated to 2021 version 3 and can be found here. Printed copies including a larger print edition are posted on the east pavilion windows.
- [Nottingham wins Mary Rose trophy](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-wins-mary-rose-trophy/) - Nottingham won the delayed 2020 Mary Rose final 4-1. Congratulations to team captain Alex McIntyre along with Dave Gunn, Mike Hedge and Sophie McGlen.The final of the Mary Rose inter-club competition between High Wycombe and Nottingham had to be postponed because of tier 3 restrictions last October and was re-arranged for Sunday 11th April 2021. In biting
- [Croquet is truly for all](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/croquet-is-truly-for-all/) - A nice BBC video from a croquet club near Chichester. Here at Nottingham we also endeavour to embrace and provide "Croquet for All".
- [Sunny and early start to the season](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/sunny-and-early-start-to-the-season/) - We decided to open the club for the 2021 season earlier than usual, on 29th March - the earliest date allowed for sports venues - and members seem delighted, especially as it's unseasonably warm and sunny. We are limited to just lawn 1 for the first two days (due to work on the oaks off
- [Tree work and impact on early season lawn usage](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/tree-work-and-impact-on-early-season-lawn-usage/) - Late news!The council have scheduled some arboricultural work on the oaks which overhang the northern parts of the east lawns, and which in late Summer and Autumn drop acorns and debris causing considerable nuisance for players and extra work for Charlie. The oaks have also become in our view potentially dangerous so we very much welcome this work,
- [Website updates](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/website-updates/) - This website has been considerably updated, with the intention of making it more enticing to newcomers, more accessible, more visual and better organised. It has a similar look and feel, but with the content updated, reworded (to be less formal) and better illustrated, and a new menu structure. The old “Navigation” menu is replaced by two
- [More pavilion refurbishment photos](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/more-pavilion-refurbishment-photos/) - Work in progress, and looking good. (1) New stud & plasterboard wall of accessible loo on the left, elecrically opening door ahead.(2) Cornicing being added to match the existing ones.(3) Electric dooor opening mechanism.(4) New Gents' changing room with mallet rails (but not yet hooks) installed. (Some of the woodwork is crafted from a former mahogany door
- [Uninvited visitors](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/uninvited-visitors/) - Sadly it appears that we are still getting groups visiting the site occasionaly, loitering (in probably an illegal gathering) in the lawn 5 hut, drinking, littering and causing some limited damage to lawns and huts. The police and PCSO are aware, and with the help of the CCTV we hope they may be caught and apprehended
- [Security enhancements](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/security-enhancements/) - We have recently installed cctv to cover both the eastern and western lawns, mainly for security purposes, following some antisocial behaviour by unwelcome visitors. Our cctv policy has been added to the policies page. Don't worry - images of members and others playing here are not going to be broadcast to the world!
- [Pavilions redevelopment work](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/pavilions-redevelopment-work/) - Following the club's new lease, which now covers both pavilions and the adjoining long-disused public toilets, we have pursued a programme of development projects to make the facilities more appropriate, accessible and attractive for members and the wider community. The third major project involves refurbishing the (grade II listed) pavilions and toilets, to make both pavilions
- [Changes to club access and security](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/changes-to-club-access-and-security/) - For reasons explained to members by email, we are making some slight changes to access and security arrangements for the time being. Firstly the gate we normally use to access the main (east) lawns could be locked at any time, and members may have to enter using the side gate just to the east of the east
- [Pavilion refurbishment plans](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/pavilion-refurbishment-plans/) - Following the successful "Triple-aPeel" crowdfunding campaign, despite our funding not yet being fully assured, we are now in a position to proceed with tendering for the bulding work on the pavilions to make the facilities more usable, welcoming and accessible for all. Draft plans were circulated to members earlier this year for a consultation process. We now
- [Triple aPeel is a winner!](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/triple-apeel-is-a-winner/) - Our crowdfunding campaign ended today and has raised the magnificent total of £30,005 including a £10,000 grant from Sport England, plus over £4000 in Gift Aid. This is well on the way to covering the cost of the work on the pavilions so we have now sent out the invitations to tender. Hopefully we will
- [Triple-aPeel  - great progress](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/triple-apeel-great-progress/) - Fantastic news! Half way through our campaign and we have reached nearly £27,000 (including a grant of £10,000 from Sport England which arrived sooner than expected) from our total target of £30,000. And we've had support from croquet players from all over the world, from our local MP and councillor, from local communities and businesses,
- [Lawns closed during lockdown 5/11/2020 to 2/12/2020](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/lawns-closed-during-lockdown-5-11-2020-to-2-12-2020/) - The UK government has announced a 4 week lockdown across the whole of England from 5/11/2020 to 2/12/2020 including closure of venues for indoor and outdoor sports. The Croquet Association (and national bodies for other outdoor sports) have been in discussion with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to make a case for remaining open, but
- [Triple aPeel crowdfunder off to a good start](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/triple-apeel-crowdfunder-off-to-a-good-start/) - Thanks to some generous donors, our "Triple aPeel" campaign has raised 10% of our target (in both funds and donor numbers) in the first 24 hours. Donations so far (including estimated Gift Aid) exceed £2000.Thanks so very much to all who have supported us and/or invited others to support us. Do please help us keep this campaign on
- [Triple aPeel crowdfunder launched](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/triple-apeel-crowdfunder-launched/) - Triple aPeelNottingham Croquet Club crowdfunding campaign "Making Croquet accessible to all"The club's "Triple aPeel" crowd-funding campaign was successfully launched at noon on Tuesday 3rd November 2020, and runs until the end of November. We are seeking to raise at least £20,000 and to attract support from at least 200 donors. If we acheive this then Sport England will
- [Peter Death awarded the Bernard Neal Award](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/peter-death-awarded-the-bernard-neal-award/) - At the Croquet Association's AGM on Saturday 17th October, Nottingham Croquet Club member and former Chairman and President, Peter Death was awarded the Bernard Neal Award for exceptional services to croquet. The official citation is below.The photo shows Peter presenting the Ladies' Singles trophy to a delighted Sophie McGlen. Many congratulations to Peter, and many thanks for his huge
- [CA Diploma for Martin Beacon](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ca-diploma-for-martin-beacon/) - To mark the end of the playing season, on Saturday 3rd October our President, Ian Vincent, hosted a well attended Alternate Stroke Doubles event, followed by the traditional Presidents' Tea - appropriately socialy distanced this year - and presentation of club trophies. Increasingly heavy rain rather put a damper on planned games of Pirates to follow. However nothing
- [Western lawns redevelopment](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/western-lawns-redevelopment/) - The three former bowling greens which have been used for croquet in recent years had deteriorated in turf quality, levelling and differential drying (the eastern third of each lawn being considerably faster than the rest in dry conditions), making them unappealing for club play, unsuitable for any kind of accurate play and particularly unsuitable for
- [Nottingham win Golf Croquet Inter-club final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-win-golf-croquet-inter-club-final/) - Match report by Ian Burridge.3 October at RoehamptonDefending champions Nottingham conceded home advantage to Roehampton, but things weren't looking promising at 9am with all the lawns under water. However a fantastic effort by the ground staff ensured that everything was perfect for the scheduled 11am start. The rain stopping meant that the Roehampton team were able
- [Rachel Gee won the English National Singles Golf Croquet Championship - again](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rachel-gee-won-the-english-national-singles-golf-croquet-championship-again/) - On 19th and 20th of September, against top class opposition, Rachel Gee won the English National Singles Golf Croquet Championship, and retained the Ascot Cup, without dropping a single game over the whole weekend (winning all 6 of her best-of-3 matches by 2-0). The detailed results are here https://croquetscores.com/2020/gc/english-national-singles-championship-ascot-cup/championship . This premier GC event was held at Southport Croquet
- [St Albans beat Nottingham in Secretary's Shield semi-final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/st-albans-beat-nottingham-in-secretarys-shield-semi-final/) - The semi-final of the Secretary's Shield (handicap Association Croquet) was closely contested between St. Albans and Nottingham on Sunday 27th September 2020 at Nottingham. In the end the result depended on a golden hoop ending, with St Albans winning by four games to three. Results (St Albans names first):Heather Bennett (3) & Stuart Stafford (16) lost to
- [Bristol beat Nottingham in AC inter-club semi-final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/bristol-beat-nottingham-in-ac-inter-club-semi-final/) - On 20th September our inter-club team had a close tussle with the visiting Bristol team, with Bristol eventually prevailing in the very last game. Bristol will go on to meet Surbiton in the final. Results (Nottingham names first):Alain Giraud and Omied Hallam beat David Goacher and Ed Duckworth +26tp (Giraud)Will Gee lost to Robert Wilkinson -22tpJohn
- [Mick Owens won club Beginners' Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/mick-owens-won-club-beginners-tournament/) - On Saturday 19th September, ten beginners (from 2019 and 2020) competed for the new Derek Blow Shield, playing four rounds of 14-point full bisque with 90 minute time limits. It was won convincingly by Mick Owens (2019 starter) who didn't drop a game. Runner up was 2020 starter, Ben Shelton. Congratulations to them both, and best wishes
- [Paddy Chapman won the President's Cup; Ian Vincent the Tankard](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/paddy-chapman-won-the-presidents-cup-ian-vincent-the-tankard/) - On Sunday 13th September, after 4 days of intensive competition at the Hurlingham club in London against some of the top players in the country, Nottingham Croquet Club's Paddy Chapman won the President's Cup, the highest ranking of the Association Croquet "Eights". He won 12 of his 14 games, four of them completed with sextuple
- [Paddy Chapman won the AC Open Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/paddy-chapman-won-the-ac-open-championship/) - Paddy Chapman won the AC Open Championship 3-2 against Harry Fisher at Cheltenham, coming back from 2-0 down. Harry had the first break in the first four games, but Paddy TPO'd him in three of them. Paddy had previously beaten James Death, the holder, in the quarter finals.
- [Club competitions](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/club-competitions/) - A reminder to club members that some of the club comeptitions are running a bit behind. We hope all members will want to complete their games by the end of the season, and do their best to achieve this. Please be aware that with lawns 6-8 out of action for renovation, with shorter daylight hours, more
- [Annual Tournament 2020](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/annual-tournament-2020/) - This year again, the "Nottingham Week" was fully subscribed, with 36 players, though one of them was only in the doubles. Beatrice McGlen and her team put in a tremendous effort to ensure that competitors could be fed and watered in a suitably socially-distanced way, and responsible behaviour by the players meant that the tournament went ahead in
- [2020 Federation of East Midlands Croquet Clubs 14pt AC League Report](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/2020-federation-of-east-midlands-croquet-clubs-14pt-ac-league-report/) - Report by Bob ThompsonAfter several years of being left on the back burner, the federation 14pt AC League was back in action at Ashby on one of the hottest days of the year.Four 3-person teams entered the 14pt AC League competition, Ashby, Pinchbeck, Nottingham A and Nottingham B hosted by the Ashby club on Saturday 8th August. With Covid
- [2020 FEMCC 26 point AC League report](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/2020-femcc-26-point-ac-league-report/) - Four 3-person teams entered the 26pt AC League competition: Ashby, Pinchbeck, Nottingham A and Nottingham B (substitutes for a 'Covid 19 lockdown' Leicester), hosted by the Nottingham club on Sunday 2nd August. With Covid 19 restrictions, the teams were mindful of self-distancing during the day and all equipment being washed down before and after play. Of the 2.5 hour timed handicap games,
- [Nottingham beat Phyllis Court in GC Inter-Club semi-final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-phyllis-court-in-gc-inter-club-semi-final/) - Nottingham hosted Phyllis Court in the semi-final of the GC Inter-Club, this match has provided the final in the two previous seasons. In a match which was closer than the results suggest Nottingham ran out winners 5-1 and will face either High Wycombe or Roehampton in the final next month in their bid for a
- [Nottingham beat York & Sheffield 6-1 in AC Inter-Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-york-sheffield-6-1-in-ac-inter-club/) - York & Sheffield entered a joint team in the Inter-Club, and the regionalised draw took them to Nottingham for their first-round match, though sadly we were unable to offer our normal hospitality. Unusually, the doubles finished quickly and the lower tier games rather less so, so the fancied players had plenty of time to amuse
- [Hallam Handicap Doubles weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/hallam-handicap-doubles-weekend/) - The Hallam handicap doubles tournament, commemorating the late Brian Hallam - a fine croquet player who loved doubles - was contested by 14 pairs of club members this weekend, and much enjoyed despite a torrrential downpour flooding the lawns on Saturday after tea and forcing the event to be abandoned for the evening, and resumed
- [Summer School for 9-12 year olds](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/summer-school-for-9-12-year-olds/) - MALLET SPORTS SUMMER SCHOOL for 9-12 year olds27 – 31st July 2020 Nottingham Croquet Club will be running a summer school for 9-12 year olds during the first week of the school holidays, the week commencing 27th July. This will offer a programme of mallet and croquet activities and skill development between 2pm and 4pm each day during
- [GC Inter-Club: Nottingham beat Ashby 5-2](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/gc-inter-club-nottingham-beat-ashby-5-2/) - Nottingham 5 Ashby 2 Ian Burridge & James Death beat Rachel Gee and Will Gee 7-5 6-7 7-6Richard Bilton beat Arthur Rowe 7-6 7-1Euan Burridge beat Tim King 7-4 7-3 James Death lost to Rachel Gee 4-7 7-6 4-7Ian Burridge beat Will Gee 7-5 7-5Richard Bilton lost to Tim King 6-7 1-7Euan Burridge beat Arthur Rowe 7-2
- [Nottingham beat Pendle in Mary Rose](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-pendle-in-mary-rose/) - Result for Nottingham vs Pendle. Nottingham 6: Pendle 0 First post-Covid19 comp at Nottingham, 03/07/20. Very cold, windy and drizzly! Morning: Doubles not completed.Ian Draper pegged out by Liz, Dave Gunn on penult.Liz Wilson on peg, Roger Schofield on 1 back Mike Hedge beat Paul Dowdall +26 in 1hr15m!Alex McIntyre beat Peter Wilson +19 Afternoon: Mike Hedge beat Peter Wilson +25Alex McIntyre
- [Resumption of many club activities](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/resumption-of-many-club-activities/) - Government relaxations of lockdown rules imposed due to the COVID-19 epidemic have enabled reopening of the club, with some constraints to reduce infection risks, and this has been met with enthusiasm by members. The online booking system has been well received and used. As well as lots of club friendly games being played:The junior club has
- [Burgeoning interest in croquet! Get your name down to learn with Nottingham Croquet Club.](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/burgeoning-interest-in-croquet-get-your-name-down-to-learn-with-nottingham-croquet-club/) - Burgeoning interest in croquet! Get your name down to learn with Nottingham Croquet Club.Croquet is one of 8 specific sports which can restart under the current relaxation of lockdown guidance, and there seems to be lots of interest in learning this fascinating, tactical and skilful sport. Nottingham Croquet Club has been offering Open Days for people
- [Club partial reopening for members](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/club-partial-reopening-for-members/) - Good news from Nottingham Croquet Club - partial re-opening for booked playFollowing the closure of the club for the first part of the 2020 season due to government restrictions on movement arising from the coronavirus epidemic, we are very pleased to announce that as a result of the recent relaxations of the "lockdown" rules, we
- [Club closure due to corona-virus epidemic](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/club-closure-due-to-corona-virus-epidemic/) - On Sunday 10th May 2020, the UK government announced some impending limited relaxations of the restrictions which currently prevent people from engaging in sports other than private exercise. The relaxations are said to affect specific outdoor sports including golf, angling and tennis, and will provide very limited access from Wednesday 13th May, restricted to games involving members
- [Nottingham Croquet Club – extension of closure period](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-croquet-club-extension-of-closure-period/) - An update from the Committee.Following the government update issued on Thursday 16/4/2020 announcing a 3-week extension of the national “lockdown” period to reduce the spread of the corona-virus epidemic, Nottingham Croquet Club will remain closed for all on site activities until Thursday 7th May, after which it will be reviewed in the light of government
- [Nottingham Croquet Club temporarily closed](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-croquet-club-temporarily-closed/) - An update from the Committee.Following government guidance issued on Monday 23/3/2020 on required measures to reduce the spread of the corona-virus, Nottingham Croquet Club will be closed for all on site activities with immediate effect, for an initial period of 3 weeks, after which it will be reviewed in the light of government advice at
- [Club arrangements during corona-virus crisis](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/club-arrangements-during-corona-virus-crisis/) - With so much uncertainty at present and the announcement made by the Government on 16th March, the club committee has taken some decisions about how the club will operate over the next few weeks. This is, of course, subject to change if Government advice changes.The club will be open and members are encouraged to use
- [Coronavirus concerns](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/coronavirus-concerns/) - The Committee of Nottingham Croquet Club and the Executive Board of the Croquet Association (CA) are monitoring the developing situation with regard to Coronavirus (COVID-19), and emerging medical and government advice. Current CA advice is here: https://www.croquet.org.uk/?p=press/news&NewsID=6949&pup=yCroquet is an outdoor non-contact sport with many health benefits, which inherently provides a low risk of passing on infections
- [Lawn availability](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/lawn-availability/) - Good news and bad news from Charlie Paget, our groundsman.The good news is that he is happy for lawns 6 and 7 to be used now. But please keep off them if there is frost on the ground. If there is further heavy rain the availability may be reviewed. The sad news is that Charlie has
- [World Association Croquet Championships success](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/world-association-croquet-championships-success/) - The 2020 World Association Croquet Championships in Melbourne, Australia has concluded, the main event being won by world ranked No. 1, Reg Bamford (now UK-based but representing South Africa), beating the talented US 21-year old Matthew Essick 3-1 in a best-of-5 final (+14TP, -12, +17TP, +26TP). Reg is for the fifth time World Champion. Four of
- [Update from AC World Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/update-from-ac-world-championship/) - Three of our four club members made it through the block stage into the knock-out in the World AC Championship in Melbourne. Ian Burridge went out in the first round and reigning world champion Paddy Chapman was knocked out last night by the young American Matthew Essick. However James Death won through to the quarter-final
- [Lawns - winter availability](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/lawns-winter-availability/) - Due to heavy rainfall, the lawns were completely submerged again earlier this week. Charlie and Ian are keeping in touch but there is no likelihood of the lawns being re-opened until the weather has improved. Please be patient!
- [Only two spaces left on Coaches' Course](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/only-two-spaces-left-on-coaches-course/) - Roger Mills will be running a course on Monday March 30th and Tuesday March 31st for people who are interested in becoming a Club Coach or a Level 1 Coach. If you are interested, please contact Beatrice McGlen as soon as possible for further detauils or to book a place. The course is subsidised by
- [Club members progress in AC World Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/club-members-progress-in-ac-world-championship/) - Congratulations to four of our club members: Ian Burridge, Paddy Chapman, James Death and Alain Giraud, who are among the 80 competitors at the 2020 Association Croquet World Championships currently (15th-23rd February) taking place in Melbourne, Australia. The first phase of the event consists of eight blocks of 10 players within which each competitor plays
- [Four Nottingham members in AC World Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/four-nottingham-members-in-ac-world-championship/) - Best wishes to four of our club members who are playing in the World AC Championship in Melbourne, starting on Saturday 15th February.They are (alphabetically):Ian Burridge (currently 26 in the world rankings),Paddy Chapman, reigning World Champion,James Death (currently 7 in the world rankings), andAlain Giraud (currently 34 in the world rankings).The event is competed for
- [Richard Bilton in GC World Team Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/richard-bilton-in-gc-world-team-championship/) - Congratulations to Richard Bilton who represented England in Nelson, New Zealand in the GC World Team Championship between 6th and 12th of January 2020. The England team (Bilton, Moberley, Mulliner, Savage) got to the semifianls where they lost to Egypt. New Zealand won the event, and England went on to beat USA 7-2 to take
- [Autumnal Walk - Social event](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/autumnal-walk-social-event/) - Club members are invited to join Roger Berkley and Diana Plant on Thursday 24th October at 10:00am for a 5½ mile autumn colours walk from Newton Linford. The walk will pass through Bradgate Park to Swithland Wood and back for lunch.at about 1pm. If you would like to join them please email Diana Plant and include
- [Club Annual Dinner](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/club-annual-dinner/) - The dinner wil be held on Wednesday 13th November at Adams Restaurant, Stoney St, Nottingham. 7pm for 7:30pm. Please let Diana Plant know if you wish to attend.
- [Nottingham won GC Inter-Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-won-gc-inter-club/) - The club won the national Golf Croquet Inter-Club competition, beating Phyllis Court in the final. Congratulations to the team and thanks to Ian Burridge for organising it.28th September at Phyllis CourtNottingham names firstIan Burridge & James Death beat Raouf Allim & Charlie von Schmieder 7-2, 7-5Richard Bilton beat Ian Norris 7-0, 7-6Euan Burridge beat Chris
- [Social Afternoon for Years 1 & 2 Members](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/social-afternoon-for-years-1-2-members/) - John Davis and Ian Draper will be holding a social afternoon with coaching and friendly games on Sunday September 1st from 2pm. This will be followed by an afternoon tea. (£3)
- [Euan Burridge won Plate at GC World Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/euan-burridge-won-plate-at-gc-world-championship/) - Following his success in reaching the semi-finals of the U21 championship, Euan Burridge went on to win the plate at the adult event, held at Southwick and other venues in the south-east. Richard Bilton reached the last 8 of the main event and won the play-off for 5th place. Congratulations to them both.
- [U21 Golf Croquet World Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/u21-golf-croquet-world-championship/) - The club put on a magnificant effort to host the Under-21 Golf Croquet World Championship, which was won by Edmund Fordyce, representing New Zealand, coming back from 2-0 down in a thrilling best of five final against the England player James Galpin. Yasser Sayed (Egypt) and Euan Burridge (England, and a member of the club)
- [Croquet on National Radio](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/croquet-on-national-radio/) - An article, recorded at Nottingham, went out on the prime time, flagship news programme, PM, on BBC Radio 4 on Saturday 13th July. You can hear it on iPlayer until 9th August be clicking on this link. It is approximately 22 minutes into the broadcast.
- [James Death won AC Open Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/james-death-won-ac-open-championship/) - James Death won the National AC Open Championship for the first time, beating Reg Bamford, who has won it eleven times, +18tp +18tp in the final (the two games were almost identical: Reg got the first break and went to 1-back; James hit the lift and went to 4-back, peeling Reg's other ball to hoop
- [An additional AC coaching session](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/an-additional-ac-coaching-session/) - On July 2nd Derek Blow will be offering coaching at 6pm on MOVING FROM HANDICAP TO LEVEL AND ADVANCED - An Introduction to the Basics.
- [Mark Suter won East Midlands Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/mark-suter-won-east-midlands-championship/) - After three, unsually for this summer, dry days, visitor Mark Suter beat local member Paddy Chapman +15tp +26tp in the play-off for the East Midlands Championship.David Maugham, who had made a handsome box for the Hopewell Cup, won the play-off for the plate against his wife Alison with a sextuple peel.Many thanks to Diana Plant
- [James Death won AC Mens Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/james-death-won-ac-mens-championship-2/) - James Death won the AC Mens Championship, which was played at Cheltenham, coming back from 1-2 down to win the best of 5 games final.
- [AC Coaching](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ac-coaching/) - July 2nd - 6pm. Moving from Handicap to Level and Advanced Play- An Introduction to the Basics. Derek Blow will be running this session.On Tuesday July 9th - Revisiting the 4 Ball Break. Derek Blow will be running a 2 hour session from 6pm. This is a short course for the 22-18 handicap player who has been
- [Sage Bowl Winner](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/sage-bowl-winner/) - The winner of the Sage Bowl, Nottingham's B Level tournament played on June 2nd, was Brian Havill (Watford). Brian beat Paul Castell +11 in the final.
- [Lawns not available this weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/lawns-not-available-this-weekend/) - Please note that all lawns are in use this weekend, 1st -2nd June, for a full field of 27 at the B Level AC Tournament managed by Richard White. A great opportunity to come along and see croquet being played.
- [Croquet for School Children - A new project at NCC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/croquet-for-school-children-a-new-project-at-ncc/) - The croquet club is excited to announce a new scheme introducing Years 5,6,7, and 8 pupils from five local schools to the game. During the week commencing 3rd June coaches from the club will be going into local schools and offering an Introduction to Mallet Sports. Up to 400 children will have the opportunity to
- [Peels Tournament Report](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/peels-tournament-report/) - The Nottingham club were proud to host for the 6th consecutive year the Memorial Peels tournament. The 2019 Peels, 9-12th May started in rather cold and damp weather with players wearing waterproofs, woolly hats, scarves and gloves initially, luckily the weather gradually improved with Sunday's play in glorious sunny conditions. Heavy, thundery rain on Friday
- [Wine and Pizza 4th June](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/wine-and-pizza-4th-june/) - The beginners course has started well with 21 people signing up. The course finishes on the 4th of June and will end with a wine and pizza evening. All club members are invited to welcome new club members.
- [Tournament allocation dates](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/tournament-allocation-dates/) - The AGM raised concerns about how late tournament allocation dates are. The committee met deciding that since the fixtures book is available from the first of February, the allocation dates for the B levels and the August week should be the first of March 2020.
- [Communicating News](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/communicating-news/) - Please send items to be added to this news page to Ellen at geem447@aol.com. Any type of news is welcome especially achievements in croquet tournaments.
- [Open Day Report from David Brydon](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/open-day-report-from-david-brydon/) - Great weather for our Open Day held yesterday (Sunday 12th May) on Lawns 6 and 7. A good decision to run it during the morning and afternoon this year. People turned up at 10am and some at 4:30pm! Many thanks to the Peels Tournament Manager for allowing us to have these two lawns. We had
- [National Croquet Day TV Coverage](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/national-croquet-day-tv-coverage/) - A piece by Steve Clamp of ITV Central News was filmed at the club and broadcast on Friday 10th May, to publicise National Croquet Day on Sunday 12th May and the forthcoming GC World Championships.Credit: Steve Clamp - ITV News Central
- [Nottingham bt Tyneside 5-2 in AC Mary Rose](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-bt-tyneside-5-2-in-ac-mary-rose/) - Nottingham beat Tyneside 5-2 at York CCMartin Beacon, the Nottingham Mary Rose team organsier, reports that the match was played in a most convivial manner on superb lawns with dry, calm conditions.Both Clubs give a big thank you to York CC for accommodating us with special thanks Carol-Ann for opening up the Club for us.The
- [Nottingham bt Cheltenham 4-3 in AC Inter-Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-bt-cheltenham-4-3-in-ac-inter-club/) - An early-season victory in a close fought match.Nottingham 4 -3 CheltenhamScores (Nottingham names first)Alain Giraud and Richard White lost to Mark Suter and Sarah Hayes -10John Davis lost to David Foulser -8Ian Vincent beat Paul Smith +3Alain Giraud beat Mark Suter +9Richard White lost to Sarah Hayes -25John Davis beat Paul Smith +26Ian Vincent beat
- [Nottingham lost to Croquet Durham 2-5 in the GC Murphy Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-lost-to-croquet-durham-2-5-in-the-gc-murphy-shield/) - Bob Thompson reports that Nottingham (team h/c 26) played Croquet Durham (team h/c 17) in the preliminary round of the Inter-Club GC Murphy Shield at York on Friday 26th April.Nottingham team :- Cathy Turski, Patricia Duke-Cox, Andy Dixon & Bob Thompson.Individual games were very close with nine of the nineteen games being won or lost
- [Dates for Your Diary](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/dates-for-your-diary/) - Winter Walk - Wednesday 20th March. Contact Diana Plant for more information. AGM and start of season - Saturday 13th April, 11am. Open Day - Sunday 12th May 10am-4pm.
- [Patricia Duke-Cox elected CA Vice-President](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/patricia-duke-cox-elected-ca-vice-president/) - by Quiller Barrret at Hurlingham [^] -> bottom20 Oct 2018 (CA Official News) Council nominated Patricia Duke-Cox as a Vice-President of the Croquet Association at the 2018 Annual General Meeting and she was duly elected.Patricia served on Council as a Federation representative and as an independently elected member from 2000 - 2012. In 2008 she was elected Council's
- [Nottingham host Sheffield U3A](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-host-sheffield-u3a/) - Omied Hallam reports:-Nottingham where very happy to host Sheffield Croquet Club for an end of season friendly match. With a mixture of handicaps and AC and GC played on both side we played a variety of different games. The morning started with golf double followed by some advanced singles while others played golf doubles and
- [Nottingham v Penrith (AC National Short Croquet Final)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-v-penrith-ac-national-short-croquet-final/) - National AC Short Croquet Final played at York on Monday 8th October. Penrith won the inaugural AC Short Croquet Competition beating Nottingham by the narrowest of margins 6-5 Nottingham team (back row left to right) Mark Lansdale (Capt), Ellen Gee, Mike Hedge & Andy Cruickshank
- [GC C Level Final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/gc-c-level-final/) - Report on First GC C – Level National Final – 23/24 September 2018 Chris Jackson reports - Nottingham CC welcomed the 16 finalists of the First GC C-Series held over the weekend of 23-24th September. Given the onset of Autumn, the lawns were in remarkably good condition. The weather was also pretty kind, with none of the
- [John Davis joint winner Treasurers Tankard](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/john-davis-joint-winner-treasurers-tankard/) - by Martin Murray at Guildford and Godalming [^] -> bottom20th September (Level-Play Tournaments) John Davis and Nigel Polhill share title in the dark.Treasurer's Tankard 2018This tournament was memorable, but not for the best reasons. The problems started on the first morning, when one of the players arrived 45 minutes late, citing traffic problems on the motorway. The weather was
- [Nottingham beat York 8-3 (AC Short Croquet)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-york-8-3-ac-short-croquet/) - by John Davis at Nottingham Croquet Club [^] -> bottom26 Sep 2018 (The Short Croquet Inter-Club Trophy) York travelled to Nottingham for the first semi-final of the CA's Short Croquet Inter-Club competition. The Indian summer provided very pleasant playing conditions and Charlie, Nottingham's groundsman, had done a wonderful job of preparing four half-sized lawns. The York team arrived
- [Nottingham win GC Inter-Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-win-gc-inter-club/) - by Ian Burridge at Phyllis Court [^] -> bottom22 Sep 2018 (Golf Croquet Inter-Club) Two first time finalists contested this year's Golf Croquet Inter-Club Final. Nottingham offered to play the match at Phyllis Court who arranged an excellent day with a couple of dozen spectators braving the inclement weather. Nottingham have managed to field the same team in
- [Solomon Cup Results](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/solomon-cup-results/) - by Nick Harris at Sussex County [^] -> bottom23 Sep 2018 (Level-Play Tournaments) On the same weekend and in weather remarkably similar to that experienced at Compton with "welcome sunshine after lunch" on Sunday, Dominic Nunns won the Solomon Cup before the sun came out with a clinical +26, +26TP in the B O 3 Final against Paul
- [James Death wins Southport Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/james-death-wins-southport-tournament/) - by James Hawkins at Southport [^] -> bottom16 Sep 2018 (Level-Play Tournaments) James Death defeated a strong opposition to win the Sandiford Salver at the Southport Advanced Weekend on 15-16 September.Death played some fast and elaborate croquet, squeezing ten games into the two days. On the way he completed three triple peels, one triple on his opponent, a quad, a straight
- [Richard Bilton wins Ascot Cup (GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/richard-bilton-wins-ascot-cup-gc/) - by Stephen Mulliner at Sussex County CC [^] -> bottom28th September (Golf Croquet Championships) Richard Bilton wins his first GC "major"The final of the English National Singles Championship for the Ascot Cup is the last major event of the domestic GC season and was hosted by Sussex County CC on 15 and 16 September. The Southwick courts were
- [CA School of Croquet](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ca-school-of-croquet/) - by Lionel Tibble at Wrest Park CC [^] -> bottom23rd August (Other News) The August 21st and 22nd 2018 two-day Summer School, hosted once again at Wrest Park CC, attracted five enthusiastic and talented young croquet players from across the country.From L to R they are Eden Rogers, Euan Burridge, James Galpin, Albie Willett and Ryan Gray.More had
- [Barlow Bowl Results](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/barlow-bowl-results/) - by Ian Lines at Cheltenham [^] -> bottom13th August (CA Official News) The Barlow Bowl was won by an undefeated Sarah Hayes with the runner-up Beatrice McGlen being presented with the Eastbourne brooch.The Longman Cakestand was a long and hard fought battle and there were still 3 contenders after tea earlier today. Sophie McGlen and Julia Lowery both
- [CA beat SCA](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ca-beat-sca/) - by Charles Waterfield at Middlesbrough [^] -> bottom2 Sep 2018 (Other News) The CA retained the Glasgow Quaich, with a 17-7 win over the Scottish CA in the annual match, held at Middlesbrough CC on 1/2 September.When the Scots came to Albert Park two years ago (winning 16-8) their team, including two minus players, was nominally the stronger;
- [Nottinghamshire win GC Championships](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottinghamshire-win-gc-championships/) - by Bill Arliss at Southwick and Compton [^] -> bottom22nd August (Golf Croquet Championships) This was the first year of a revised format for this event with the introduction of a second division. A lot of effort had gone into trying to expand the previous format with the use of a second venue as we do with the
- [England win GC Home Internationals](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/england-win-gc-home-internationals/) - by Rachel Gee at Surbiton [^] -> bottom22 Jul 2018 (Golf Croquet Championships)Nottingham club members Rachel Gee (England) and Ian Burridge (Wales)England won the second Golf Croquet Home Internationals in convincing fashion; winning fourteen out of a possible eighteen matches and only dropping one match that was completed.After the inaugural tournament at Carrickmines in 2017, Ian Burridge
- [National AC Seniors Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/national-ac-seniors-tournament/) - by Julie Horsley at Budleigh Salterton [^] -> bottom21st July (Level-Play Tournaments) Players found conditions this year challenging with the lawns and hoops, that some games where going to 4 hours. Maybe the sun and heat had something to do with it. So unusually the Manager had to impose time limits on Blocks A and B on the
- [GC B Level Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/gc-b-level-tournament/) - by Richard Bilton at Nottingham [^] -> bottom19th July (Golf Croquet) A strong field of 21 players - 10 on handicap 3 or 4 and one on 2 - came to Nottingham to compete in our 12th GC B Level Tournament. There were 4 blocks of 6 and the top two from each would progress to a knockout,
- [Mike Hedge wins GC C Level Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/mike-hedge-wins-gc-c-level-tournament/) - by Richard Bilton at Nottingham [^] -> bottom18th July (Golf Croquet) The C Level at Nottingham, run by the federation, has not been run for a couple of years, which meant that for the first year back, now a CA national series tournament, it was somewhat under-subscribed. Eight players entered, which allowed for a very straight-forward format of
- [Nottingham 3-4 Surbiton (AC Inter-Club)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-3-4-surbiton-ac-inter-club/) - by Stephen Mulliner at Surbiton [^] -> bottom28th July (Inter-Club) Stephen Mulliner & Samir Patel beat James Death and Omied Hallam +23tp(P) Stephen Mulliner beat James Death +23tp Samir Patel lost to Omied Hallam -14 Chris Farthing lost to Martin Beacon -1(t) Eugene Chang lost to Beatrice McGlen -12 Chris Farthing beat Beatrice McGlen +20 Eugene Chang beat Martin Beacon +13(t)
- [Nottingham 4-3 Northampton (GC Inter Club)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-4-3-northampton-gc-inter-club/) - by Ian Burridge at Northampton [^] -> bottom14th August (Golf Croquet Inter-Club) Nottingham lost the crucial toss and had to travel to the sloping lawns of Northampton. Ian Burridge and James Death were slow to adapt in their first game and although they improved slightly in the second, good hooping from Michael Hills was enough to secure him
- [England win Home Internationals](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/england-win-home-internationals/) - by Sam Murray at Bowdon [^] -> bottom10 Jun 2018 (International)Nottingham club members Miranda Chapman (England), Ian Burridge (Wales) and Peter Moore (Ireland)England won the Home Internationals at Bowdon, in fine Cheshire weather.Some of the lower matches took a long time to resolve, with the dry weather exposing Bowdon's bumpy lawns. Only England completed their three tests,
- [Nottingham 1-4 Chester (Mary Rose)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-1-4-chester-mary-rose/) - by Jerry Guest at Chester [^] -> bottom7 Aug 2018 (Mary Rose) Chester beat Nottingham 4-1 at Chester on 7th. August.Mark Lloyd (0) and Jerry Guest (2.5) v Clive Goode (0.5) and Martin Beacon (2) unfinished John G Dawson (3) beat Michael Finnigan (3) +9 David W Boyd (5) beat Peter Hanley (4.5) +14Mark Lloyd v Clive Goode unfinished Jerry Guest
- [Nottingham 3-4 Letchworth (Longman Cup)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-3-4-letchworth-longman-cup/) - Mark Lansdale reports that Letchworth beat Nottingham by the smallest of margins (Golden Hoop)Nottingham vs Letchworth at Nottingham 8th August: Letchworth won 4-3Nottingham players firstViv Staley (11) & Elizabeth Bridges (14) lost to David Matthews (4.5) & Colin Davies (9) -6T Alex McIntyre (12) beat David Clancey (12) +22 Mark Lansdale (14) beat Andy Allen (14) +5TViv
- [Jim Kirby Cup Report](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/jim-kirby-cup-report/)
- [James Death won AC Advanced Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/james-death-won-ac-advanced-weekend/) - James Death was undefeated with 8 wins to win the two day Advanced Weekend. He also won the peeling prize, with 5 TPs. After an autumnal start on Saturday morning, the lawns dried off as the sun shone, leaving some quite tricky conditions, which may explain his lack of sextuple attempts.Full results are on Croquetscores.Many
- [Omied Hallam interviewed by LeftLion](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/omied-hallam-interviewed-by-leftlion/) - There is an article about Omied Hallam, in connection with him winning the Opens at the Annual Week and the club's 90th anniversary in the LeftLion magazine athttps://www.leftlion.co.uk/read/2018/september/croquet-nottingham-omied-hallam-framework/
- [Highfields Park Re-Opened after Restoration](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/highfields-park-re-opened-after-restoration/) - Highfields Park was officially re-opened on 31st August after a £4.8M restoration project, largely funded by the Heritage and Big Lottery Funds. The formal speeches were followed by a community open day, for which the club opened its lawns, along with other outdoor games, boating on the lake and a jazz band. As the photo
- [Croquet for All](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/croquet-for-all/) - You may have seen the new 'Croquet for All' banner outside the club, which is part of an initiative by the club to try and broaden the appeal ofcroquet to a wider cross-section of the local population Thanks to members Will Gee, Michael Finnigan, Alexi Ringrose and Ferzana Shan for being themodels and David Brydon
- [90th Anniversary Celebrations](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/90th-anniversary-celebrations/) - The 90th Anniversary of the club's first meeting took place on Monday 13th August 2018, it just happened to be the first day of the Annual Tournament. Over 60 members and visitors attended the celebrations. Many thanks to Beatrice, Sophie, Irmgard and Peggy for preparing many gourmet delights and Ian Vincent for the toast.
- [Beatrice McGlen wins Southport & Birkdale Super B](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/beatrice-mcglen-wins-southport-birkdale-super-b/) - Southport Super B and B level Tournament Posted on July 22, 2018 by Ray LoweSouthport Super B and B Level Tournament 21/22 July 2018 Sixteen players from across the land assembled under grey Southport skies for this annual tournament. The recent rain was a gift from above for the parched lawns after the recent hit spell,
- [Richard Bilton wins Nottingham GC Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/richard-bilton-wins-nottingham-gc-championship/) - Rachel Gee reports that 20 players gathered at Nottingham to compete this year's Golf Croquet Championshipplayed on Sat/Sun 14-15th July in conditions almost 10 degrees warmer than the previous year! After a gruelling day on Saturday, Richard Bilton and Ian Burridge had topped their blocks, neither dropping a game. Good performances from Mark Daley and
- [Nottingham players selected for CA Events (AC / GC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-players-selected-for-ca-events-ac-gc/) - The CA selectors have chosen the following AC/GC Nottingham players :-Barlow Bowl (AC) - Beatrice McGlenLongman Bowl (AC) - Sophie McGlento be played 11-12 Aug at Cheltenham Musk Cup (GC) - Richard Bilton, Ian Burridge & Rachel Geeto be played 25-27 Aug at Ramsgate Kate Jones Memorial (GC) - Euan Burridgeto be played 25-27 Aug at Canterbury
- [Nottingham 5-2 Enfield (Longman Cup)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-5-2-enfield-longman-cup/) - Nottingham beat Enfield 5-2 in the Second round of the Longman Cup.Mark Lansdale (Nottm) reports on the Longman Cup second Round match, played on July 6th, at Enfield.In baking hot conditions, Nottingham CC beat Enfield 5-2. Enfield names first: Ken Pickett (3.5) & Michael Broadway (12) lost to Viv Staley (12) and Elisabeth Bridges (14) 13-15John Street
- [David Maugham won the East Midlands Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/david-maugham-won-the-east-midlands-championship-2/) - From a quick look at the trophy, which was donated by Gordon Hopewell when the event was inaugurated in 1997, David Maugham has now won it for the sixth time. His most interesting game en-route to the play-off was the final of the process, in which he beat Alain Giraud +1tpo, after pegging two balls
- [Nottingham 5-0 Ashby (GC Inter Club)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-5-0-ashby-gc-inter-club/) - GC Inter Club played at Ashby on Monday 25th June 2018.Nottingham ran out comfortable 5-0 winners against local rivals Ashby. They got off to a flyer when Ian Burridge and James Death inflicted a 7-3 7-2 defeat on Rachel and Will Gee. Having come back from 1-4 down in game one Richard Bolton secured a
- [British Open GC Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/british-open-gc-championship/) - Several Nottingham players were in contention for the British Open GC Championship held at Southwick between 19 - 24 June 2018. Rachel Gee, Richard Bilton, Ian Burridge and Will Gee all managed to win through the blocks to the last 16 knockout. Only Ian Burridge managed to get through the first round only to lose
- [Nottingham 5-0 Pendle (Mary Rose 2nd Round)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-5-0-pendle-mary-rose-2nd-round/) - Nottingham CC won their 2nd round Mary Rose match in a convincing manner 5-0 winners over Pendle CC on Friday 21st June 2018 at Pendle.Nottingham were 2-0 up at lunch, the doubles Ian Vincent (0) / Clive Goode (0.5) v Robert Essler (1) / Roger Scofield (2) being pegged down and ultimately unfinished. Ian Draper (2)
- [Beatrice McGlen runner-up CA Women's AC Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/beatrice-mcglen-runner-up-ca-womens-ac-championship/) - Beatrice lost to Louise Bradforth (Bristol) 26-23, 15-26, 6-26 in the final of the knockout of the CA Womens AC Championship played 13-17 June 2018 at Budleigh Salterton.
- [James Death - wins Men's AC Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/james-death-wins-mens-ac-championship/) - James Death won the CA Men's AC Championship held at Budleigh Salterton 13-17 June 2018. James beat Mark Suter (Cheltenham) 26qnp-0, 26qp-0, 25-26, 26qpo-14 in the final of the knockout. The scoreline indicates that James was on top form, including an exhibition of peeling, par excellence.
- [Nottingham Players featuring in AC Home Internationals](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-players-featuring-in-ac-home-internationals/) - Three Nottingham players played in the AC Home Internation Event held at Bowdon on 9th - 10th June 2018. Miranda Chapman (England), Ian Burridge (Wales, Capt) and Peter Moore (Ireland) represented their country, England won the event, winning all three Tests.
- [Richard Bilton wins Hunstanton GC A Level Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/richard-bilton-wins-hunstanton-gc-a-level-tournament/) - 26th - 27th May 2018Richard Bilton (h/c -2) beat Stuart M Smith (Northampton h/c 0) 7-1, 7-5 in the final of the knockout to win the Hunstanton GC A Level tournament.
- [Gary Bennett wins Sage Bowl](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/gary-bennett-wins-sage-bowl/) - Gary Bennett (Watford Cassio) beat Clive Goode (Nottingham) in the final of the B Level knockout. Gary won 26-2 & 26tp-13 in the best of three. For the second time in a week, ducks were seen paddling on lawn one prior to a delayed start of play. Once underway everyone enjoyed drying conditions and sunny
- [Nottingham 5 - 2 Newport (Longman Cup)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-5-2-newport-longman-cup/) - After clearing the ducks off the croquet lawn lakes, Nottingham won their first round match 5 - 2 against Newport.Viv Staley (12) & Andrew Beaumont (11) vs Jim Potter (6) & David Haslam (20) Notts win 26-20Mark Lansdale (14) vsChris van Essen (5)
- [Rachel Gee wins  Europeon GC Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rachel-gee-wins-europeon-gc-championship/) - Congratulations to Rachel who beat Pierre Beaudry (Belgium) 3-7, 7-4, 7-5 in the final of the Europeon GC Championship held at Budleigh Salterton 24-27th May 2018. Fellow club member, Ian Burridge won his block but didn't progress past the first round of the knockout.
- [Nottingham A 6-6 Leicester (FEMCC GC League Div 1)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-a-6-6-leicester-femcc-gc-league-div-1/) - Mon 20th May 2018, at Nottingham, Highfields Park.Nottingham A team Ian Vincent (0), Cathy Turski (4) and Sue Wileman (6) drew 6-6 with Leicester team David Bell (0), Alison Murray (5) and Richard Whiting (5).
- [2018 Peels Results](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/2018-peels-results/) - Men's SinglesWinner - Richard Stevens (h/c 8 Hamptworth)Runner-up - John Bee (h/c 7 Watford (Cassiobury))Ladies SinglesWinner - Patricia Duke-Cox (h/c 14 Nottingham & Pinchbeck)Runner-up - Sophie McGlen (h/c 11 Nottingham & Oxford Uni)Mixed DoublesWinners - Omied Hallam (h/c -1, Nottingham) & Pippa Hallam (h/c 16) Runners-up - Bob Thompson (h/c 2.5, Nottingham & Pinchbeck) & Patricia
- [Rachel Gee Wins Club One-Ball Event](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rachel-gee-wins-club-one-ball-event/) - 18 players took part in the Charity One-Ball event in support of the Down’s Syndrome Association in beautiful sunny weather on Saturday 5 May. Rachel Gee was unbeaten with 5 wins out of 5, though she had to overcome a very determined challenge from Viv Staley in the final round. She wins the John Hansen
- [Nottingham beat Fylde 5-2 in Mary Rose](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-fylde-5-2-in-mary-rose/) - Fylde were drawn against Nottingham in their first year in the Mary Rose, and entertained their visitors most generously. For a start, they laid on dry, sunny (if not particularly warm!) weather, which the Midlanders hadn't seen for some days. They plied us with welcome coffees, fed us with an excellent, slow cooked, Lancashire Hotpot,
- [Moving back into the pavilions 10:30am Tuesday 8th May](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/moving-back-into-the-pavilions-1030am-tuesday-8th-may/) - YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!We're moving all croquet equipment back into the pavilions, 10:30am Tuesday 8th May.
- [Pavilions back in use 2nd / 5th  May](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/pavilions-back-in-use-2nd-5th-may/) - At long last after many false starts, we have been informed that the croquet club can have access of the bowls pavilion on Wednesday 2nd May 2018.The main pavilion will be available for our use on Saturday 5th May, this is the One-Ball competition day.Unfortunately, the club tea for the 5th May is cancelled, as
- [Miranda Chapman selected for AC Home Internationals](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/miranda-chapman-selected-for-ac-home-internationals/) - Miranda has been selected to play for England in the AC Home Internationals, 9-10th June at Bowdon.
- [Ian Burridge wins Surbiton GC Open](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ian-burridge-wins-surbiton-gc-open/) - Ian beat Harry Fisher 7-3, 7-5 in the final of the Surbiton GC Open Championship, held on 21-23 April.
- [Club AGM Summary](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/club-agm-summary/) - Ian Vincent presided over the club's 89th AGM held in the Beeston Hockey Club with 30 members in attendance.The meeting stood for a minutes silence in recognision of the passing of Don Martin and John Handy. All officers and committee members were elected unopposed to serve another year, Ian Vincent - President, Roger Berkeley - Hon.
- [Start of Season Postponed](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/start-of-season-postponed/) - Although the AGM will be held at 11am tomorrow, Saturday 14th April, it will be in the Hockey Club rather than the pavilion and we will be unable to play afterwards. This is due to the continued embargo on our use of the pavilions following the failure of Carillion, who were restoring them, and the
- [Nottingham beat Roehampton 4-2 (AC Inter Club)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-roehampton-4-2-ac-inter-club/) - Nottingham beat Roehampton in the first round of the Inter-Club Championship Richard White bt Chris Roberts +18John Davis 18 - 18 Peter Siddall (unfinished)Paddy Chapman lost Harry Fisher -26tpOmied Hallam bt Tim Russell +4 John Davis lost Chris Roberts -6Richard White bt Peter Siddall +25tpPaddy Chapman/Omied Hallam bt Harry Fisher/Tim Russell +20 In order to set a good
- [Nottingham beat Bowdon 4-2  (GC Inter-Club)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-bowdon-4-2-gc-inter-club/) - Monday 2nd April 2018 Nottingham were successful in beating Bowdon in the 1st round of the GC Inter-Club Bowdon Names first:- Alan Mayne lost to Ian Burridge 7-6, 3-7, 3-7Graham Good lost to James Death 5-7, 7-6, 7-1Brian Storey beat Richard Bilton 4-7, 7-4, 7-5Frank Moir beat Euan Burridge 3-7, 7-6, 7-5 Graham Good and Alan Mayne lost to
- [Paddy Chapman won AC World Championship Final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/paddy-chapman-won-ac-world-championship-final/) - Three members of the club: Ian Burridge, Paddy Chapman and James Death, played in the WCF AC World Championship at Wellington, New Zealand. All three qualified from the blocks for the 32-player knock-out; Paddy and James got through to the last 16, but Ian lost in straight games. Paddy progressed to the quarter finals, after
- [Inter-Club etc. Roundup](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/inter-club-etc-roundup/) - The club enters teams in a number of national competitions each year, but I regret to report that this has not been one of our better ones for results!The AC Inter-Club team had a walk over against Bowdon, but lost 6-1 to Surbiton in the semi-final.The AC Mary-Rose team lost to Pinchbeck 4-3.The AC Longman
- [Jim Kirby Cup 2017 Report](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/jim-kirby-cup-2017-report/) - The Jim Kirby Cup for AC beginners was held on Saturday 9th September.There were 12 entries, the best for a while. The weather in the morning was not kind but improved as the day progressed, as did the standard of play. The cup was won by Paul Maguire but runner up Isaac Leafe gave him
- [James Death - New Fastest TP 4mins 37sec](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/james-death-new-fastest-tp-4mins-37sec/) - 30th August 2017 James Death & Ian Burridge were taking alternate attempts to beat the fastest TP this afternoon. Ian had perfected a two ball break, he had earlier pegged out in 5mins 4secs but for front ball to miss the peg. James followed Ians strategy and with some early peels he went on to
- [Ian Burridge wins GC Musk Cup](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ian-burridge-wins-gc-musk-cup/) - Ian Burridge beat Rachel Rowe 7-5, 7-6 in the final of the GC Musk's Cup (GC First Eight) at Hamptworth Country Club.Richard Bilton was runner-up to Tim King (Ashby) in the Kate Jones Memorial Trophy (GC Second Eight), losing 6-7, 0-7 to Tim in the final. The event also saw Euan Burridges debut in this
- [Beatrice McGlen wins Barlow Bowl (AC)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/beatrice-mcglen-wins-barlow-bowl-ac/) - An undefeated Beatrice McGlen wins the Barlow Bowl, fellow Nottingham club member Ailsa Lines was runner-up, Ailsa managed to reduce her handicap from -1/2 to -1.
- [Annual Tournament Results](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/annual-tournament-results-4/) - The winners of the various events in the 2017 Annual Tournament were:Robin Hood: Richard FormanTaylor Salver: Sophie McGlenOpen Championship: John DavisB Level: Michael FinniganC Level: Betty BatesD Handicap: Mark LansdaleHandicap Doubles: Ian Draper and Alex McIntyre
- [Fastest TPs](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/fastest-tps/) - After the posting of a sub 7mins TP on 'Youtube' from Edward Wilson in Australia there have been a couple of attempts here at Nottingham with both Ian Burridge and James Death. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1rtBfbg6NQJames has now completed a TP in 6mins 3sec at Nottinghamhttps://youtu.be/PYFhhK0T-24but then completed another TP in 5mins 22sechttps://www.facebook.com/TheFastestTP/
- [GC All England Northern Area Final, Nottingham](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/gc-all-england-northern-area-final-nottingham/) - Cathy Turski reports that Pauline Harvey, Mark Wroughton, Nick Archer & Chris Evans are to compete in the National Finals at Ramsgate after winning through the northern area finals at Nottingham on Sunday 6th August.Weather decided to be kind to us - it didn't rain! The tournament was played in two blocks, with the top two places
- [Rachel Rowe - GC Inaugural Home International](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rachel-rowe-gc-inaugural-home-international/) - Rachel Rowe has been selected to be a member of the four player team to play in the inaugural GC Home International event at Carrickmines 30Sept - 1Oct.
- [GC Eights - Four Club Members Selected](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/gc-eights-four-club-members-selected/) - The GC selectors have included Ian Burridge and Rachel Rowe to compete for the Musk Cup and also Richard Bilton and Euan Burridge to play for the Kate Jones Memorial trophy. To be played at Hamptworth on 26-28th August.
- [Rachel Rowe wins Nottingham GC Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rachel-rowe-wins-nottingham-gc-championship/) - Rachel Rowe (-3, Nttm) beat 2016 winner Ian Burridge (-4, Nttm) 7-6, 7-4 in the final of the Nottingham Golf Croquet Championship held on 15-16 July 2017.In the semis, Rachel had beaten Richard Bilton(-1, Nttm) 6-7, 7-4, 7-5 and Ian had beaten Joel Taylor (0, Wycombe) 5-7, 7-4, 7-3.Richard beat Joel 7-6 for third place.David
- [Ross Bagni (Leighton Linsdale) retains Nottingham GC B Level](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ross-bagni-leighton-linsdale-retains-nottingham-gc-b-level/) - Ross Bagni beat fellow Leighton Linsdale player Jean Ball 7-5 in the final to retain the GC B Level on 12th July.Paul Durkin (Long Eaton) beat Robert Cook (Cheam) 7-5 for third place.24 players attended the 11th running of Nottinghams GC B Level Tournament, the top two from 6 blocks progressed to a knockout format.All
- [James Death won AC Open Doubles with Samir Patel](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/james-death-won-ac-open-doubles-with-samir-patel/) - James Death and Samir Patel won the AC Open Doubles, beating Reg Bamford and Stephen Mulliner 2-1 in the final. James lost to Reg, the eventual winner, in the quarter-final of the singles,
- [Hallam Doubles Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/hallam-doubles-weekend/) - Twenty Nottingham members and a future star of croquet, Andisha Hallam helping her parents around the lawn, (dont tell their opponents), played this years Hallam Doubles weekend. The event was started to help new members play competitive croquet and improve their game and this year was no different.This years winners :-Omied hallam (-1) & Andy Dixon
- [Ian Lines won the East Midlands Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ian-lines-won-the-east-midlands-championship/) - Ian beat James Death in the final +20tp, +14otp.Andy Myers beat Omied Hallam in the 3rd / 4th place and Alain Giraud beat Richard Huxley to win the Plate.
- [Nottingham lose 2-5 to Pinchbeck (Mary Rose)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-lose-2-5-to-pinchbeck-mary-rose/) - Played at Nottingham on Wednesday 7th June.Martin Beacon (1.5) & Dave Gunn (1.5) lost to Adrian Kirby (-0.5) & Bob Thompson (2) -2Ian Draper (2.5) beat Terrey Sparks (2) +5Michael Finnigan (3) lost to Mike Bowser (3) -3Afternoon gamesDave lost to Adrian -8Martin beat Bob +10Ian lost to Mike -22Michael lost to Terrey -8Adrian had
- [Kevin Carter wins Sage Bowl (B Level)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/kevin-carter-wins-sage-bowl-b-level/) - Kevin Carter (0) Surbiton beat Michael Finnigan (3.5) Nottingham in the final of the Nottingham B Level on Sunday 4th June.Kevin had earlier beaten the much fancied J-P Moberly (2) and Michael had seen off Clive Goode (0.5) in the semis. J-P beat Clive for 3rd place.James Brind (9) Cambridge won the Swiss event, beating
- [Successful Open Day](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/successful-open-day/) - The club welcomed some 70 newcomers to try their skills at the Open Day on Sunday 4th June. Many thanks to David, Roger, Diana and other members in a successful day.
- [Nottinghamshire win the Inter Counties](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottinghamshire-win-the-inter-counties/) - Nottinghamshire once again triumphed in the Inter Counties, winning 9/10 games.
- [Dave Gunn Runner-Up (Cheltenham B Level)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/dave-gunn-runner-up-cheltenham-b-level/) - Winning 4/5 Dave Gunn (h/c 2) was runner-up to John-Paul Moberly (h/c 2) in the Cheltenham B Level held on 29/30th May. Fellow Nottingham players Michael Finnigan (h/c 3.5) won 2/5 and Martin Beacon (h/c 1) won 1/5.Dave and Martin played each other in their first game, Martin was leading when time was called, however
- [Nottm lose to Newport (Longman Cup)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottm-lose-to-newport-longman-cup/) - Nottingham 2-5 NewportA Nottingham team, Neal Bacon, Rob Edwin-White, Sophie McGlen and Diana Plant travelled south of Cambridge to play Newport in the Longman Cup on 27th May in trying conditions, as the mower had been out of action!The morning session saw the doubles partnership of Rob & Diana lose by -1T and Neal to
- [Nottm A beat Pinchbeck (GC League)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottm-a-beat-pinchbeck-gc-league/) - Richard, Cathy and Sue beat Pinchbeck 8-4 (27th May)
- [Nottm A beat Ashby B (GC League)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottm-a-beat-ashby-b-gc-league/) - A strong Nottingham team, James, Richard and Sue beat Ashby B 11-1 (20th May)
- [Memorial Peels Winners](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/memorial-peels-winners/) - Omied Hallam & Viv Staley (+6) beat Bob Thompson & Patricia Duke-Cox to win the mixed doubles.Sophie McGlen (+21) beat Sue Wileman to win the Ladies event.Andrew Beaumont (+11) beat Neal Bacon to win the Men's trophy.Andrew was unbeaten throughout the event, winning 9 out of 9 games. The men's final was the only game
- [Michael Finnigan wins One Ball Competition](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/michael-finnigan-wins-one-ball-competition/) - Michael Finnigan played and beat Sue Wileman in a play off after both had won four out of four games.Fourteen members entered this years one ball event, £70 being raised for the Parkinson's Charity.Michael will be taking part in the final at Surbiton on Sunday next.
- [Nottm lose to Ashby - GC Inter Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottm-lose-to-ashby-gc-inter-club/) - Nottingham lost 2 - 5 to Ashby in the clubs first ever match in the GC Inter Club tournament.Ian Burridge & Richard Bilton lost to Will Gee & Rachel Rowe 4-7, 7-5, 5-7Euan Burridge beat Mike O'Brian 7-6, 7-5Kath Wright lost to Tim King 7-3, 3-7, 4-7Afternoon singlesIan beat Will 7-5, 7-4Richard lost to Rachel
- [Rachel Rowe wins Good Friday GC club event](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rachel-rowe-wins-good-friday-gc-club-event/) - Rachel beat Will Gee in the final of the Good Friday GC event managed by Ian Burridge.The double partnership of Arthur Rowe and Richard Bilton won the doubles event.Richard Bilton won the prize for gaining the most handicap index points.
- [David Brydon - Club Coaching Co-Ordinator](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/david-brydon-club-coaching-co-ordinator/) - David has agreed to be the clubs coaching co-ordinator. He will be looking to all coaches within the club to help and assist him during the season to introduce Croquet to this years new starters and to help progress other players to improve and perfect their skills.
- [2017 Committee Members](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/2017-committee-members/) - Beatrice McGlen (Chair), leads this years committee Ian Vincent (President), Roger Berkeley (Treas), Bob Thompson (Sec), Miranda Chapman, James Death, Ian Draper and Diana Plant.
- [Tuesday 2-4pm Alternate Stroke Doubles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/tuesday-2-4pm-alternate-stroke-doubles/) - Diana Plant and Roger Berkeley will be organising Alternate Stroke Doubles games to be played between 2-4pm on Tuesdays, sign up for it on the day.
- [Dave Gunn appointed CA National Development Officer](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/dave-gunn-appointed-ca-national-development-officer/) - The CA have appointed Dave Gunn as National Development Officer. He will work from home and report to the Chairman of the Management Committee, liaising with Club, Federation and the Marketing, Development and Coaching Committees and in particular the Federation Development Officers, to understand and help address their needs. His main focus will be on sharing
- [Rachel Rowe appointed Assistant Director GC (IPDG)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rachel-rowe-appointed-assistant-director-gc-ipdg/) - Rachel takes up the position of IPDG GC Assistant Director. Rachel will primarily have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the International Performance Development Squad (IPDS) for the further development of players with International potential.
- [New Zealand Quakes - Roger & Corrine](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/new-zealand-quakes-roger-corrine/) - Roger & Corrine Berkeley have first hand experience of the recent major earthquake in New Zealand.They had scary time when the quake shook their hotel, at night in Blenheim located close to the epicentre.They have since travelled onto Christchurch, 'a construction site' since the 2011 quake, aftershocks are still being felt.Heres hoping that the rest
- [Annual Dinner Thursday 24 November](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/annual-dinner-thursday-24-november/) - The annual dinner will be at Adams Restaurant, Stoney St, Nottingham NG11NGContact Bob Thompson to book your place.Cost £19.95
- [Richard Bilton runner-up in GC B Level Finals](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/richard-bilton-runner-up-in-gc-b-level-finals/) - Budleigh Salterton hosted the GC B Level Series National Finals 8/9 Oct.Richard Bilton (Nottingham) and Paul Gunn (Wingrave) tied for the top spot, both having won 12 games from 15 where all played all. Paul was declared the winner as he had beaten Richard. For his efforts Richards handicap is now 2.
- [Good turnout for President's Tea](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/good-turnout-for-presidents-tea/) - More than fourty members came for the end of season tea, at which the trophies for the club competitions were presented: for once, all the finals of the knockout events had been played in time. Afterwards, a photo of most of those present was taken, but it is mising the photographer, Bob Thompson, and at
- [James Death selected for the 2017 MacRobertson Shield team](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/james-death-selected-for-the-2017-macrobertson-shield-team/) - England team - James Death, Jamie Burch, James Hopgood, David Maugham, Stephen Mulliner and Samir Patel (Capt).The 2017 MacRobertson Shield will be contested at Mission Hills Country Club, California. (17th April - 4 May)
- [Nottingham won East Midlands AC 14-pt League](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-won-east-midlands-ac-14-pt-league/) - Photo of the winning team Nottingham Knights. ELizabeth Bridges, Andrew Beaumont & Mark Fraser. They beat the Nottingham Crusaders: Sue Wileman/Viv Staley, Cathy Turski & Mark Lansdale, winning 3 - 1. Nottingham therefore won the East Midlands 14 point League. Report by Viv Staley.
- [Ian Burridge wins Ascot Cup GC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ian-burridge-wins-ascot-cup-gc/) - Ian Burridge beat Stephen Mulliner 7-5, 7-5 in the final of the Ascot Cup at Hurlingham.All scores can be viewed on croquetscores.com
- [GC Grass Roots Final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/gc-grass-roots-final/) - 16 players contested the GC Grass Roots Final at Nottingham, managed by Patricia Duke-Cox.Christine Searle (Phyllis Court) beat Ann Wothersoon (Eynsham) in the final.
- [Nottingham 2 - 5 Wrest Park (Mary Rose Semi Final)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-2-5-wrest-park-mary-rose-semi-final/) - Wrest Park progress to the final of the Mary Rose competition after beating Nottingham 5 - 2 in some very close scoring gamesClive Goode & Beatrice McGlen lost to D Marsh & B Harral -1Peter Death lost to C Jones -16Arthur Rowe beat G Strutt +17Clive lost to D Marsh -3Beatrice lost to B Harral
- [Mary Ashworth wins Jim Kirby Cup (AC 14pt)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/mary-ashworth-wins-jim-kirby-cup-ac-14pt/) - Six competitors, first or second year players competed for this years AC 14pt Jim Kirby Cup.Mary Ashworth won the cup with four wins out of four, Richard Hetherington with three wins from four was runner-up. Paul Maguire and Diana Plant were joint third with two wins from four.Special mention for Paul, who only started playing in
- [Omied Hallam wins CA Selectors Weekend Event](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/omied-hallam-wins-ca-selectors-weekend-event/) - Omied Hallam (-1 Nottingham) beat Phil Cordingley (-0.5 Hampstead Heath) 26 - 11 in the final of the CA Selectors Weekend. 19 players competed for the trophy, after two days flexible swiss, the semi-finals saw Phil Cordingley beating Alan Chance (0.5 Hurlingham) 26 - 16 and Omied Hallam beating Dave Gunn (2 Nottingham) 26 - 16.
- [Richard Bilton wins GC B Level at Hurlingham](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/richard-bilton-wins-gc-b-level-at-hurlingham/) - Richard Bilton (Nottm) beat Brian McCausland (Nailsea) in the final of the B Level.Played as 2 blocks of 8, the top two from each block played the semis and final as a knockout.Richard won the third game against Brian 7-5, Richard now goes through to the B-Level Series National Finals at Budleigh Salterton in October.
- [Phil Scarr wins Nottingham AC Advanced Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/phil-scarr-wins-nottingham-ac-advanced-weekend/) - Phil Scarr (Middlesbrough) won the AC Advanced Weekend event, Omied Hallam was runner up.Phil Scarr and Omied Hallam had both won 7 from 8 games, although Phil had beaten Omied in the weekend, however a one-ball playoff decided the winner. Phil won 13-6.All scores can be viewed on 'croquet scores'.
- [Ian and Ian win Nottm Club Adv Doubles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ian-and-ian-win-nottm-club-adv-doubles/) - Ian Draper and Ian Vincent won the 2016 Nottingham Club Advanced AC Doubles event beating Martin Beacon and Bob Thompson +11 in the final.
- [Dave Gunn wins Edgbaston Adv Weekend AC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/dave-gunn-wins-edgbaston-adv-weekend-ac/) - Dave Gunn with 6/6 wins won the Edgbaston AC Advanced Weekend Event, he also won a CA Gold Award for completing his first triple peel in a tournament.
- [Kate Jones Memorial GC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/kate-jones-memorial-gc/) - David Widdison (Bishop Monkton) won the Kate Jones Memorial event beating Peter Balchin (Dyffryn) 7-5, 4-7, 7-6 in the final. All competition results are available on 'Croquet Scores'.
- [Musk's Cup GC](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/musks-cup-gc/) - John-Paul Moberly (Croquet Durham) won the Musk's Cup, beating Stephen Mulliner 5-7, 7-4, 7-4 in the final. All the competition scores can be found on 'Croquet Scores'.
- [Nottingham A 5 - 7 Ashby B GC League](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-a-5-7-ashby-b-gc-league/) - Ashby B hosted yesterdays match againt Nottingham A, Sue Wileman, Viv Staley and Neal Bacon Nottingham lost 5 - 7 to Eileen Buxton, Peter Richards and Julie Boulter in the federation GC League.
- [Barlow Bowl rekindled after 13 years](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/barlow-bowl-rekindled-after-13-years/) - After an absence of 13yrs, the top six ladies competed for the Balow Bowl and the second top six ladies competed for the Longman Trophy.Sarah Hayes, Cheltenham won all her games to win the Barlow Bowl, Beatrice McGlen, Nottingham was runner-up, winning the much sought after Mallet Brooch.The event had been re-ignited after the successful
- [Nottingham 7-0 Bowdon (Mary Rose)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-7-0-bowdon-mary-rose/) - Nottingham beat Bowdon 7-0 in the Mary RoseOmied Hallam and Beatrice McGlen beat Frank Moir and Francis Garcia +5Martin Beacon beat Charles Harding +18Dave Gunn beat Adam Swinton +8Omied Hallam beat Frank Moir +23TPBeatrice McGlen beat Francis Garcia +5Martin Beacon beat Adam Swinton +15Dave Gunn beat Charles Harding +14Nottingham will now play Wrest Park in
- [August Week](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/august-week/) - An oversubscribed August Week saw many old friends return for their annual pilgrimage with several players coming for their first time.Robin Hood Handicap - won by Anna Giraud (11) Huddersfield beating Sue Wileman (12) +1T in the finalA Class won by Joel Taylor (-1) Oxford University beating Omied Hallam (0) +26TP, +26TP in the finalB
- [Hallam Doubles Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/hallam-doubles-tournament/) - Ten pairings enjoyed the weekends Hallam Doubles tournament held on two glorious July days. Sue Wileman & Alex McIntyre winning the overall competition with 5/5 wins beating Omied Hallam & Andy Dixon +3T in the final. Vice President, Peter Death presented the prizes to:- Peter Hanley - Brian Hallam Award for the most supportive coach Mary Ashworth, 41 -
- [26pt Federation League](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/26pt-federation-league/) - Nottingham, Ashby, Leicester and Pinchbeck played in the Federation 26pt league in swelting conditions at Ashby. Sue Wileman, Viv Staley & Michael Finnigan battled against our fellow federation clubs. At the end of the day three teams were tied with Nottingham, Leicester & Pinchbeck all winning 3 matches, Nottingham & Leicester winning 5 games each,
- [Omied Hallam regains Southport AC Super B](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/omied-hallam-regains-southport-ac-super-b/) - Omied with 5 wins won the Super B, for the second year running. Peter Wilson (Fylde) was runner up with 4 wins.
- [Ian Burridge winner - GC Open Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ian-burridge-winner-gc-open-championship/) - Ian Burridge won the GC Open Championship, beating Martin French (Ipswich) 7-5, 6-7, 7-4 in the final. Ian had beaten Rachel Rowe and Martin had beaten Lionel Tibble (Northampton) in the semis.
- [2016 AC Seniors at Southwick](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/2016-ac-seniors-at-southwick/) - Nottingham members Peter Death, Peter Moore & Bob Thompson entered the AC Seniors. A most surprised Peter Moore won the A Class event, with 5 wins. In the doubles, the combinations of Peter Death / Gareth Denyer (Aus) and Bob Thompson / Peter Thompson (Hull) tied on 3 wins each. On the 'Who beat Whom' ruling, Bob
- [Nottingham GC B Level Results](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-gc-b-level-results/) - Fellow Leighton-Linsdale clubmates Ross Bagni (3) and Roger Stroud (3) battled it out in the final of the B level. Ross carried off the Nottingham Treasurers Cup after beating Roger in the final.
- [Nottingham 4-0 winners against Chester (Mary Rose)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-4-0-winners-against-chester-mary-rose/) - A rain affected Mary Rose match saw Nottingham winning the first four games, no further play took place. Nottingham are to play Bowdon in the next round.
- [Ryde (Isle of Wight) Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ryde-isle-of-wight-annual-tournament/) - Peter Moore (0) won the Isle of Wight Championship Bowl. The event had been affected by heavy rain, with a 2 hour limit on games during the last day, but then play was abandoned due to flooding of the lawns in the afternoon.
- [Open Championship at Cheltenham](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/open-championship-at-cheltenham/) - Ben Rothwell (USA) won the Singles event, beating Paddy Chapman in the semis, who in turn had beaten James Death in the quarter-finals of the knockout. Paddy Chapman partnered David Maugham to win the Doubles Championship, overcoming James Death & Samir Patel in the final.
- [Video of Open Championships](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/video-of-open-championships/) - A video of the Opens can been seen at http://livestream.com/accounts/20272826/events/5774569
- [Paddy Chapman won East Midlands (AC) Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/paddy-chapman-won-east-midlands-ac-championship/) - Club member Paddy Chapman was undefeated in both the Draw and the Process to win the East Midland Championship, without the need for a play-off. On the way, he completed six sextuples and Dave Maugham three, making Dave the third player (behind Robert Fulford and Reg Bamford) to reach the milestone of 100, in ranked
- [Nottingham lose to Bowdon 3-4 AC Inter Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-lose-to-bowdon-3-4-ac-inter-club/) - Richard White, Omied Hallam, Martin Beacon and Clive Goode played against Bowdon in the AC Inter Club, losing 3-4.
- [Omied wins the 'Sage' B Level](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/omied-wins-the-sage-b-level/) - Omied Hallam beat Beatrice McGlen in the final of the B Level, Bob Thompson beat Sylvia Steer (Bowdon) in the consolation event and Brian Kerr (Southport) won the Egyptian event. Brian launched his drone to take a video of play but came to sudden halt when drone tangled with trees near lawn 5. Many thanks
- [Nottinghamshire win 2016 AC Inter Counties Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottinghamshire-win-2016-ac-inter-counties-championship/)
- [Nottingham lose to Leighton Lindslade (GC Murphy Shield)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-lose-to-leighton-lindslade-gc-murphy-shield/) - Nottingham 3 - 4 Leighton LinsladeA great fight back in the afternoon nearly saw Nottingham overcome a 0-3 lunchtime scoreline. All the morning games scores were 1-2, after lunch both Kathy and Bob won 2-0 to set up a close finish. Irmgard lost to an in form Jane Ball, Chris won his tightly fought game.The
- [2016 Peels Winners](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/2016-peels-winners/) - Philippine Hallam beat Julie Horsley (Sidmouth CC) +3T to win the Ladies' Singles event for the second consecutive year.Charles Ostler (Pinchbeck CC) beat Ian Draper +4T to win the Men's Singles event.Sue Wileman and Charles Ostler won the Mixed Doubles event, beating Omied and Philippine Hallam +26 in the final.
- [Will and Rachel playing for England in World GC Team Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/will-and-rachel-playing-for-england-in-world-gc-team-championship/) - Club members Will Gee and Rachel Rowe make up half the England team for the World Golf Croquet Team Championship, which is being played at Surbiton from 15th - 21st May. The team had a solid start, beating Wales 5-1 in their opening block test match.
- [Sue Wileman, wins the One-ball Competition](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/sue-wileman-wins-the-one-ball-competition/) - On Saturday 30th April 20 players took part in this year's competition, a heat of the national event run in support of Myeloma UK. Sue Wileman, with 4 wins out of 4, was the winner. She beat the previously unbeaten Peter Hanley in the final round. Peter was runner-up on 4/5, where he was joined
- [GC Murphy Shield Preliminary Round](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/gc-murphy-shield-preliminary-round/) - Nottingham were successful in coming through the preliminary round against our close rivals Ashby.After finishing level at lunch, the doubles being a long game and unfinished game our team, Chris Jackson, Kath Wright, Neal Bacon and Irmgard Finnigan all won their singles in the afternoon. Result: Ashby 1 - 5 Nottingham
- [AC Worlds](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ac-worlds/) - Paddy played through to the quarter finals of the main knockout, where he lost to David Maloof (USA, a subsequent finalist).Both Ian and James competed in the Bowl, James met Jeff Soo (USA) in the final, James won the final playoff, another piece of silverware for the trophy cabinet.Congratulations to Stephen Mulliner, the 2016 World
- [AC Worlds - Paddy through to 2nd Round](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ac-worlds-paddy-through-to-2nd-round/) - Paddy wins 26-11 and 26tp-9 to go through to the 2nd round where he will play Pete Trimmer.
- [AC Worlds - Main Knockout 1st Round](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ac-worlds-main-knockout-1st-round/) - Nottm players hopes take a tumble, Ian lost to David Maugham 20-26tp, 15-26.Paddy won his first game 26-11, second and or third game still to be played.James lost to Danny Huneycutt (USA), 24-26tp and 20-26, close games.
- [AC Worlds - 3 Block Qualifiers](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ac-worlds-3-block-qualifiers/) - Ian (6 wins), Paddy (8 wins) and James (9 wins) are all through to the AC Worlds main knockout event.Ian will play David Maugham in the first round of the knockout.Paddys wins were all tps.Undefeated, so far this season, James wins included 4 tps, a tpo and a qp.Eugene photos can be seen on https://goo.gl/photos/DJXrKcNW9t9tJZev9Further
- [Five club members in AC World Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/five-club-members-in-ac-world-championship/) - The club has five members, Keith Aiton, Ian Burridge, Eugene Chang, Paddy Chapman and James Death, competing in the AC World Championship being played at the National Croquet Centre, Florida, USA, from 16th to 24th April, 2016. Further information is available on the event website, with the results on Croquet Scores.
- [CRUK Presentation at Club Dinner](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/cruk-presentation-at-club-dinner/) - Beatrice McGlen presented a cheque for the money raised in connection with the Women's World Championship the club hosted last year to Paul Suckling, a volunteer from Cancer Reseach UK, at the annual dinner. Thanks to all of those who supported the fundraising.(Photograph by Omied Hallam)
- [Miranda Chapman won Nottingham Amateur Sportsperson of the Year](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/miranda-chapman-won-nottingham-amateur-sportsperson-of-the-year/) - Congratulations to Miranda Chapman, who was awarded the Nottingham Amateur Sportsperson of the Year title at an awards dinner held at the East Midlands Conference Centre. There is now a fuller report on the Nottingham Post Website. Photo courtesy of Nottingham Post
- [Layby Closed](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/layby-closed/) - The layby outside the club is closed for the next week or so, to correct the ponding at the pedestrian crossing and install a dropped kerb. Parking is available along the access road to the Hockey Club.
- [Nottingham won Murphy Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-won-murphy-shield/) - A Nottingham team of Omied Hallam (2), Chris Jackson (3), Cathy Turski (3) and Bob Thompson (4) won the final of the Murphy Shield (the 2nd tier Golf Croquet Inter-Club Competition) 5-2, against Phyllis Court: Frances Colman (2), Roger Goldring (3), Raymond Wood (4) and Mary Gaynor (4). Congratulations to the team and its organiser,
- [Ningbo Lions](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ningbo-lions/) - At 14:30 on Monday, 21st September, the two stone lions now installed on the apron of the lake were presented to the City by the Vice Mayor of Ningbo, a city in China which Nottingham has a sister-city relationship with, due to the presence of a University of Nottingham campus there. Sadly, the weather didn't
- [Nottingham Marathon Sunday 27th September](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-marathon-sunday-27th-september/) - Please be aware that the Ikano Robin Hood Marathon is taking place on Sunday 27th September. Some roads in the vicinity of the club will be closed, though not, apparently, University Boulevard itself. Please see the event website for further information.
- [Paddy Chapman won President's Cup](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/paddy-chapman-won-presidents-cup/) - Paddy has a trophy to go alongside Miranda's on their mantlepiece, having won the President's Cup with 11/14. James Death was 6th. Full scores are on the CA Website and Croquet Scores.In the other AC selection events, Ian Burridge came 4th= in the Chairmans; Rachel Rowe 4th in the Spencer Ell; Ian Vincent 7th= in
- [Open Advanced Tournament     5-6 September 2015](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/open-advanced-tournament-5-6-september-2015/) - Ian Lines (Bowden) retained his title of Open Singles Champion at the end of a sunny weekend expertly managed as a flexible swiss by his wife Debbie (currently unattached). Records show that Debbie has been playing since 1986, longer than all but one of the other competitors - just - but this was the first
- [Tram Service Started](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/tram-service-started/) - Line 3 of the Nottingham Express Transit service finally started service today, Tuesday 25th August, 2015. There are stops at either end of University Boulevard: the one at the University South Entrance is probably nearest to the club, and on the same side of the road. Route maps and timetables are available here.
- [Annual Tournament Results](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/annual-tournament-results-3/) - The results of the annual tournament were: WinnerRunner-upBig HandicapSophie McGlenSue WilemanOpensJoel TaylorJonathan HillsB LevelMichael Finnigan C LevelAnn Brookes D LevelViv Staley Handicap DoublesOmied Hallam & Ian DraperMartin Beacon & Sophie McGlenSophie McGlen with the Robin Hood Cup, taken by David Brydon after the final, which ended in the twilight.
- [Nottingham beat Bristol 4-1 in Mary Rose](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-bristol-4-1-in-mary-rose/) - Nottingham travelled to Bristol and won 4-1, despite several of the team having been up at all hours the previous week to steward the Women's World Championship. They have now reached the semi-final of the Mary Rose, where they will play Surbiton.
- [Miranda Chapman is new World Champion](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/miranda-chapman-is-new-world-champion/) - Nottingham club member Miranda Chapman won the Women's AC World Championship today, Saturday 1st August, beating Gabrielle Higgins 3-2 in a closely fought final. Miranda was born in Australia and also played in New Zealand, before moving to England which she now represents. There is a report on the Nottingham Post Website and a radio
- [Miranda Chapman reaches Women's World Championship Final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/miranda-chapman-reaches-womens-world-championship-final/) - The club has three members playing on the final day of the Women's World Championship it has been hosting. Miranda Chapman beat last time's losing finalist Alison Sharpe 3-0. She plays another player representing England, Gabrielle Higgins, who beat the holder Jenny Clarke 3-1. Ailsa Lines contests the final of the Bowl (the event for
- [And then there was one](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/and-then-there-was-one/) - Of the four club members who qualified for the main knockout of the Women's AC World Championship, Miranda Chapman and Rachel Rowe reached the last eight, beating Australians Rosemary Newsham and Kathleen Colclough respectively, but Beatrice McGlen lost to fellow England player Gabrielle Higgins, and Ailsa Lines lost to another Australian, Jannine Hawker. Unfortunately, Miranda and
- [WACWC: All four club members qualify for knock-out](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/wacwc-all-four-club-members-qualify-for-knock-out/) - Miranda Chapman, Ailsa Lines, Beatrice McGlen and Rachel Rowe, the four club members representing England in the Women's AC World Championship being played at the club this week, have all qualified for the last 16 knockout, which starts on Wednesday. Please come down and support them.
- [Road Works at West End of University Boulevard](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/road-works-at-west-end-of-university-boulevard/) - The junction of University Boulevard, Queens Road East and Woodside Road is to be partly closed for three weeks starting on Friday 24th July (the opening of the Women's World Championship!).As I understand it, it will be possible to turn left from Woodside Road (the one that runs down from the Priory past the University
- [New Car Park now available](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/new-car-park-now-available/) - As a result of representations made following the closure of the entrance to the layby, thirty-six car parking spaces have been constructed along the access road to the Hockey Club, on the other side of the boulevard, for croquet players and other users of Highfields Park. To access them, turn across the tram tracks at
- [Rachel Rowe won GC Open](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rachel-rowe-won-gc-open/) - Rachel Rowe qualified for the Ascot Cup by winning the Nottingham GC Open, which had a record entry of 20 playesr, managed by Will Gee. The four quarter-finals each finished in two games, leaving Rachel to play Lionel Tibble and Alain Giraud, playing in his first GC tournament at this level, against John Paul Moberly.
- [BBC Breakfast Feature](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/bbc-breakfast-feature/) - Miranda Chapman and Rachel Rowe are featured in Mike Bushell's feature on the BBC Breakfast show. It can be viewed on the BBC website, though I don't know for how long.
- [Jayne Stevens from Northampton won GC B Level](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/jayne-stevens-from-northampton-won-gc-b-level/) - Jayne Stevens from Northampton won the B Level GC tournament held on Wednesday 15th July, which had a full entry managed and catered for by Patricia Duke-Cox. She reported:24 players competed in the B-class golf croquet competition with the winners of the four blocks progressing to the semi final and final to identify the order
- [Nottingham player in Opens Final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-player-in-opens-final/) - Paddy Chapman and James Death played each other for a place in the final of the AC Open Championship, to play the winner of Robert Fulford and Jamie Burch. James beat Reg Bamford in a best of three quarter-final; Paddy got through against David Maugham.In the semis, Paddy and Robert both won in two games.
- [David Maugham won the East Midlands Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/david-maugham-won-the-east-midlands-championship/) - David Maugham won the East Midlands Championship to take the Hopewell Cup for the fifth time, from a record field of 32, beating Gabrielle Higgins +25tp +26tp in the play-off between the winners of the draw and process.In the plate, Rachel Rowe was the highest placed club member, but David Brydon, with a 50% record,
- [Pink Flamingo Day raises £800 for charity](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/pink-flamingo-day-raises-800-for-charity/) - A larger than expected flock of Pink Flamingos came in to land on 14 June, raising over £800 for Cancer Research UK. Including members, over 100 people attended, including 70 swinging a mallet seriously for the first time. Most wore pink as you can see from the photos. One of our new members Vika
- [Pink Flamingo Fundraiser Saturday 14th June](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/pink-flamingo-fundraiser-saturday-14th-june/) - Club members are busy inviting friends and visitors to wear some pink (and flat-soled shoes) in aid of Cancer Research UK. Even the Beeston Beekeeper is getting ready. Further details here.
- [McFinalists at the B-Level (30-31 May)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/mcfinalists-at-the-b-level-30-31-may/) - Annabel McDiarmid beat Beatrice McGlen in the first all-female (and Irish-prefixed) final of the B-Level Tournament. Thirty players with a spread of handicaps from 0 to 8 contested the two-day AC knock-out, with one semi-final seeing Beatrice (1) outplay fellow club member Omied Hallam (0.5) while Woking-based Annabel (0) prevailed against fellow visitor Mark Lloyd
- [Nottingham beat Southport 4-3 (Longman Cup)](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-southport-4-3-longman-cup/) - Nottingham beat Southport 4-3[] by Bob Thompson at Nottingham [^]A very strong & experienced Southport team, combined handicaps 24, played a much less experienced Nottingham one, combined handicaps 48.5, on the Highfields lawns, Nottingham, in dry but chilly conditions with strong winds.At lunch, Nottingham were leading 2-1, the newly formed Nottingham pairing of Michael
- [Nottingham scraped home against Northampton in GC Murphy Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-scraped-home-against-northampton-in-gc-murphy-shield/) - Northampton won the doubles and one of the morning singles to be ahead at an early lunchtime, with all three matches being just two games. Nottingham went further behind by losing the first game in each of the afternoon matches, but then finally woke up to win the tie at hoop 12 in the third
- [Nottinghamshire runners up in AC Inter-Counties](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottinghamshire-runners-up-in-ac-inter-counties/) - The Nottinghamshire AC Inter-Counties team were runners-up this year, losing only to the undefeated winners, Surrey. Full results are on the CA Website.
- [Local players win Peels](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/local-players-win-peels/) - Omied Hallam retained the Men's title and Philippa Hallam won the Women's in the Croquet Association's Peel Memorial Tournament, which we hosted last weekend. David Brydon partnered Julie Horsley from Sidmouth to win the Lady Murray Vases for the Mixed Doubles. Neal Bacon and Philippa gained Bronze Awards, and, along with Viv Staley and Cathy
- [BBC going all political](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/bbc-going-all-political/) - On the eve of the 2015 General Election, John Hess (political correspondent at BBC East Midlands) came to the club to hit some balls with assistant professor Caitlin Milazzo from Nottingham University as they discussed the main political parties' election prospects. Different coloured balls were used to represent the parties, including purple and orange from
- [Successful Coaching Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/successful-coaching-weekend/) - Eight Nottingham members received Coaching Certificates and Badges (or upgraded badges) at the end of a two-day course held at the Club on 25-26 April. We are grateful to Roger Staples (Chairman of the CA Coaching Committee) and club member Ailsa Lines who delivered the teaching. The weekend brings our number of Club Coaches and
- [Women descend on Nottingham](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/women-descend-on-nottingham/) - The club hosted a weekend coaching course on 18th-19th April for the top women players in the UK, prior to the Women's World Championship being hosted here from 25th July to 1st August. The course was organised by Ian Burridge, the CA's International Performance Director, who was assisted by several other coaches. Beatrice and Sophie
- [Lawns closed until start of season](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/lawns-closed-until-start-of-season/) - The bowling greens are now undergoing maintenance to get them into condition for the Women's World Championship. They are expected to be closed until the start of the season on 11th April.
- [Lottery Funding for Highfields Park](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/lottery-funding-for-highfields-park/) - Nottingham City Council have today announced that its £3.2m bid, to the Parks for People lottery fund, to restore and develop Highfields Park has been successful. The largest part of the project is to de-silt the lake, but the club, which promised support for the bid, will benefit from restoration work on the pavilions and,
- [Lawn 6 Status](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/lawn-6-status/) - As of Sunday 28th December, the lawns were still covered in snow. It is predicted to remain frosty until New Year's Eve, so I think that's it for the year!Cathy reports that Charlie says he will try to keep her updated on closures but as a general rule - light frost- wait till it lifts.
- [Nottingham retain Mary Rose](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-retain-mary-rose/) - Nottingham took a winning 4-1 lead in the Mary Rose final, with final score 6-1 against Hurlingham. Nottingham were the holders, with Hurlingham having won in 2012.The results, with Nottingham names first, were:Omied Hallam & Martin Beacon bt Nelson Morrow & Bob Stephens +19Peter Moore lost to Veronica Carlisle -20Clive Goode bt Richard Hoskyns +22Omied
- [National AC Inter-Club Finals](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/national-ac-inter-club-finals/) - The finals of three of the three national inter-club Association Croquet competitions, which have been going on all season, take place at Nottingham on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th September. Although we entered them all, the only one in which we still have an interest is the Mary Rose, in which we play Hurlingham on
- [Pavilion Water Supply (and?) Marathon](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/pavilion-water-supply-and-marathon/) - Following a site meeting today, with a representative of the Council and their contractor, my understanding is that work is now scheduled to start on Thursday, 25th September, to lay a new water main to by-pass the leaking one. It will run from the existing main, which comes into the club from University Boulevard near
- [Nottingham reach final of the Mary Rose](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-reach-final-of-the-mary-rose/) - Another tense finish saw Nottingham scrape home against Northampton to get through to the final of the Mary Rose, to play Hurlingham in a repeat of last years's final.Omied Hallam & Martin Beacon lost to Mike Hills & James Skelton -20Clive Goode bt Peter Stansfield +13Peter Moore lost to Norman Hicks -13Omied Hallam bt Mike
- [Nottingham High School play Oakham School](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-high-school-play-oakham-school/) - The 2014 Schools Champions Oakham were just too strong for Nottingham High School when they met in the first match of what is hoped will become a regular fixture. A Nottingham Club member played on each side: Tom Westhoff for NHS and Euan Burridge for Oakham. The visitors won 6-2. Two rounds of 14 point
- [Viv Staley won Jim Kirby Cup](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/viv-staley-won-jim-kirby-cup/) - The Jim Kirby beginners’ tournament took place on Saturday on a mild September day and attracted a record entry of eleven players. This year’s new beginners, Jan Draper, Carol Scott, Josh McIntyre, Andrew Beaumont, Andy Dixon, Alex McIntyre and Tom Westhoff competed courageously with our more established beginners, Shirley Ashtari, Justine Schneider, Viv Staley and
- [Nottingham players in the Selectors' Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-players-in-the-selectors-weekend/) - Three Nottingham players were among the 16 chosen by the Croquet Association's AC Selection Committee to contest this highly regarded event. The field was even stronger than usual this year, featuring three minus players: our squad of Omied Hallam (1), Beatrice McGlen (1.5) and Peter Moore (1.5) could not be expected to shine. So heartiest congratulations to
- [Water pressure restored](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/water-pressure-restored/) - I've been told by Roger Berkeley that the water pressure in the pavilion is now back to normal.
- [Water main repair to start 6th September](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/water-main-repair-to-start-6th-september/) - Wev'e been told that a new pipe to bypass the leaking water main is to be laid starting on Saturday 6th September. The work is expected to take 2-3 days and the water supply is likely to be interrupted for at least some of that time.
- [Tramworks Update](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/tramworks-update/) - It seems that the plan to close the junction at the south-western end of University Boulevard completely one weekend has been modified, so that traffic will still be able to flow between it and Woodside Road in both directions, but Queens Road East will be cut-off. This leaflet gives further information: the closure will be
- [Report of Annual Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/report-of-annual-tournament/) - Peter Death has submitted the following report of the August Week, which he managed:Thirty three players took part in the Nottingham week, ranging in handicap from -2 to 20, and in age from 12 to 80+. There were three parent-child combinations among the competitors - Ian and Euan Burridge, Peter and James Death, and Beatrice
- [Beatrice McGlen gains Gold Award](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/beatrice-mcglen-gains-gold-award/) - Congratulations to Beatrice McGlen on gaining a Gold Award for completing a triple peel in the open singles event of the annual week. James Death won the best of 5 final against Ian Burridge, in a possibly record time of 215 minutes. Euan Burridge would have gained a Bronze Award, for completing a 10
- [Club Social: pictures and quiz answers](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/club-social-pictures-and-quiz-answers/) - The very enjoyable Golf Croquet social managed by Cathy Turski included a quiz, with players' names as answers, which are given below. Christine Edwards also provided a quiz: watch this space for the results of that. Many thanks to Michael and Irmgard Finnigan for the Barbecue, and to Linda Death for the photo. Earlier in
- [Croquet Durham beat Nottingham 4-3 in Murphy Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/croquet-durham-beat-nottingham-4-3-in-murphy-shield/) - Croquet Durham took a 2-0 lead in the morning singles and had lost one of the afternoon ones before the doubles finally finshed (due to generous supplies of coffee and cake, heavy showers, lunch, a third game, and some deliberative play by the visitors). That left the match still live when the other singles started,
- [Nottingham win AC Federation League](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-win-ac-federation-league/) - A Nottingham team consisting of Michael Finnigan, Sue Wileman and Neal Bacon beat teams from Leicester and Pinchbeck to qualifiy for the Secretary's Shield again next year. Congratulations to them and thanks to Omied Hallam for organising the team.
- [GC All-England Handicap Area Final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/gc-all-england-handicap-area-final/) - Eileen Buxton managed the Northern Area Final of the Golf Croquet All-England Handicap on Sunday, 3rd August, 2014 and reports as follows:Twelve players from all over the Northern area took part. Our own Peter Elmes came second and will go into the National Finalin Pendle. Roy and Pauline Donner from the FEMCC club Woodhall Spa
- [Road closures for tram works](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/road-closures-for-tram-works/) - Please be aware that work on the junction at the west end of University Boulevard in connection with the tram work may affect access to the club over the next month or so, with additional delays likely. Initially, diversions will be in place overnight (7pm to 5am), though there will also be some lane closures
- [Report of Doubles Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/report-of-doubles-weekend/) - Omied Hallam has provided the following report and pictures of the Doubles Weekend he managed on 26th/27th July:20 of Nottingham’s elite players got together for the 2nd annual Hallam Handicap Doubles tournament, which was set up by Omied and Brian Hallam the year before to encourage up and coming players to play competitive association croquet.
- [Nottingham beat Chester in Mary Rose](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-chester-in-mary-rose/) - A Nottingham team travelled to Chester on a gloriously hot summer's day for a quarter-final match in the Mary Rose. Chester have four lawns, with a fall of about a foot from third to first corner on each, but with a generally good playing surface and well set hoops. Omied won his morning game quickly,
- [Northampton players win GC Tournaments](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/northampton-players-win-gc-tournaments/) - Leslie Heard won the GC B Level tournament on Wednesday 16th July and Lionel Tibble the (rain affected) Open one on 19th-20th July, beating Rachel Rowe in the final. Both the winners play at the Northampton club.
- [Garden Croquet Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/garden-croquet-tournament/) - The first ever garden croquet tournament at Nottingham Croquet Club took place on July 12th on a blisteringly hot Saturday. Eight new members competed over four rounds of timed games. The standard of play was excellent considering that the competitors only started playing croquet two months ago. About half of the games were pegged out
- [James and Paddy in Opens Semi-Finals](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/james-and-paddy-in-opens-semi-finals/) - James Death plays Reg Bamford and Paddy Chapman plays Rob Fulford to see whether the younger generation will be able to overturn the established order to reach the final of the AC Open Championship. The matches are being played at Cheltenham today, Saturday, 12th July, at Cheltenham. There is likely to be commentary at http://www.croquetscores.com.In
- [Nottingham beat Hunstanton in Murphy Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-hunstanton-in-murphy-shield/) - Nottingham eventually won 5-2 at home against Hunstanton on a warm, but overcast, day, with the hills starting to show as the lawns finally dry out.Results with Nottingham names first: Ian Vincent & Kath Wright lost to David Thirtle-Watts & Terrey Sparks 7-4 3-7 2-7Chris Jackson bt Tony Lee 7-3 7-5Omied Hallam bt Derek Cole 7-2
- [Nottingham beat Pendle and Craven in Mary Rose](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-pendle-and-craven-in-mary-rose/) - Nottingham won the first four games to finish to retain its interest in the Mary Rose. We play Chester in the next round.Nottingham, July 2Nottingham beat Pendle & Craven 6-1(Nottingham names first)Ian Vincent and Omied Hallam beat Robert Essler and Roger Schofield +7Martin Beacon beat Andrew Webb +17Peter Moore beat John Filsak +20Ian Vincent beat
- [Rachel Rowe now an AC minus player](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rachel-rowe-now-an-ac-minus-player/) - Rachel Rowe showed that she can play Association, as well as Golf, Croquet to a high standard by wining her first game in the East Midlands Championship with a triple peel, to gain her CA Gold Award, completing another the same day, and ending the event with a handicap of -1/2. Omied Hallam completed three
- [Watford beat Nottingham in Longman Cup](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/watford-beat-nottingham-in-longman-cup/) - Nottingham hosted Watford in a close match in the Longman Cup, but ended up being over-generous to the visitors, who went home with a 4-3 win. The results, with Watford names first, were:Mark Homan (7) & Nick Archer (14) beat Patricia Duke Cox (8) & Ian Dovey (8) +4Alan Clark (6) lost to Ian Draper
- [Nottingham relinquish Secretary's Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-relinquish-secretarys-shield/) - Bowdon beat Nottingham 5-2 in the Secretary's Shield, to end our 3-year run of winning the competition. The results, with Bowdon names first, were:Barry Keen(3) and David Holland(6) lost to James Death(-2) and Sue Wilemen(11) -8 tpoAdam Swinton(6) bt Ian Draper(14) +1Graham Good(14) bt Omied Hallam(1.5) +14Barry Keen by James Death +22Adam Swinton lost to
- [James Death won AC Mens Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/james-death-won-ac-mens-championship/) - James Death won the Mens Championship at Budleigh Salterton, beating Pete Trimmer 3-0 in the best of five final.
- [Pavilion Water Supply](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/pavilion-water-supply-3/) - The digging on 4th June failed to locate the supply pipe, so the Council have asked Severn-Trent to quote for installing a new supply from the main and cut off the old one. In the meantime, we continue to suffer from low pressure. I hope to post a further update when a date for the
- [Joel Taylor won AC B Level](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/joel-taylor-won-ac-b-level/) - Joel Taylor from Oxford won the AC B Level tournament, coming back from one down to beat Omied Hallam in a closely contested best of three final. Rob Edlin-White won the consolation event. Many thanks to Richard White and his family for managing and catering for the weekend.
- [Pavilion Water Supply](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/pavilion-water-supply-2/) - Repair work to the leak in the water main serving the pavilion is finally due to start on Wednesday, 4th June. It may take several days, with interruptions to the supply, depending on what is found. Please keep the urn and saucepans on the hob topped up when water is available and it may be
- [Nottingham concedes to Surbiton in Inter-Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-concedes-to-surbiton-in-inter-club/) - A breakdown in e-mail communication meant that Nottingham were unable to raise a team on the agreed date to play Surbiton in the AC Inter-Club, so have conceded the match to them.
- [Rachel Rowe won European GC Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rachel-rowe-won-european-gc-championship/) - Congratulations to Rachel Rowe, who won the European Golf Croquet Championship at Surbiton, beating the "swinging Swede", Jonatan Andersson, in a three and a half hour final.Photo of Rachel with the winner's shield taken by Bill Cannon
- [Glamorgan win 100th AC Inter-Counties](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/glamorgan-win-100th-ac-inter-counties/) - Congratulations to club member Ian Burridge, who played for the Glamorgan team which won the rather wet 100th AC Inter-Counties Championship this year, with Nottinghamshire unexpectedly finishing mid-table, despite what on paper was its strongest ever team. Members of the club also played for a number of other counties, including Cheshire, Essex, Lancashire, Shropshire, Surrey,
- [Nottingham beat Woodhall Spa 7-0 in Murphy Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-woodhall-spa-7-0-in-murphy-shield/) - Patricia Duke-Cox reports that:Visiting club, Woodhall Spa, were delighted to play their match at Nottingham where the courts had been prepared and cut by the groundsman that morning. The first round doubles match did go to three games, but other players waited for this closely contested match to finish before all lunching together. In the
- [Nottingham Players win Peel Memorial Bowls](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-players-win-peel-memorial-bowls/) - Beatrice McGlen won the Peel Memorial Ladies Bowl, beating Patricia Duke-Cox in the final (and Sophie McGlen, her daughter, in the semi-final). John Bee, a visitor, was runner-up in the Mens, but it was won by Omied Hallam, who dedicated the win to the memory of his late father, Brian. However, visitors triumphed in the
- [Pavilion Water Supply](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/pavilion-water-supply/) - The pressure in the water supply to the pavilion seems to have increased slightly, to the extent that the water heater in the kitchen is working again, but not the dishwasher. Severn Trent put in a stop valve yesterday (12th May), which should enable the Council's contractors to isolate the supply to work on fixing
- [Draws for National Club Competitions](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/draws-for-national-club-competitions/) - The draws for the national club competitions have been published on the Croquet Association website. Our first opponents are:Inter-Club (James Death): SurbitonMary-Rose (Martin Beacon): Pendle & Craven or EdgbastonLongman (Bob Thompson): WatfordSecretary's Shield (Omied Hallam): BowdonMurphy Shield (Patricia Duke-Cox): Woodhall SpaPlease contact the organisers of the Nottingham teams (whose names are given in brackets) if
- [MacRobertson Shield - NZ Win](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/macrobertson-shield-nz-win/) - The third and final pair of test matches for the MacRobertson Shield are about to start in Mt. Maunganui, on the East coast of New Zealand's North Island. The venue is a multi-sports and social club, with six lawns and a magnificant clubhouse (pavilion would be nowhere near doing it justice!). The weather is forecast
- [MacRobertson Shield - 2nd tests - England and NZ win](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/macrobertson-shield-2nd-tests-england-and-nz-win/) - The second tests started on a very windy day at two venues in Hawkes Bay, which is on the East Coast of New Zealand's North Island. Two clubs are hosting the matches: England is playing the USA at Te Mata in Havelock North, and Australia is playing New Zealand at Marewa in Napier. Like Christchurch,
- [MacRobertson Shield - 1st tests](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/macrobertson-shield-1st-tests/) - The first round of matches of Tier 1 of the AC World Team Championship, for the MacRobertson Shield, was played at Christchurch, capital of the South Island of New Zealand. England played Australia and New Zealand the USA. Club members James Death (England) and Paddy Chapman (New Zealand) are playing at number two for their
- [Mary Rose and Longman Finals](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/mary-rose-and-longman-finals/) - At lunch, Nottingham led Hurlingham 3-0 in the Mary-Rose, but trailed 1-2 against Southport in the Longman.After an excellent beef casserole, Ian lost to Tom Coles, but Omied pegged out moments later to take a winning lead in the Mary Rose. Peter Death also won to give us a 5-2 victory.In the Longman Ian Dovey
- [Watford beat Nottingham 4-3 in Murphy Shield Final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/watford-beat-nottingham-4-3-in-murphy-shield-final/) - The Northampton club kindly hosted the final of the Murphy Shield on their lawns in front of St Andrew's hospital. They had a good surface, with firm hoops, and the pronounced slope down from the East to the West boundaries added an extra dimension to the game.On paper, the two teams looked evenly matched, and
- [Nottingham win Secretary's Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-win-secretarys-shield/) - The final of the Secretary's Shield was hosted by Wrest Park on their new lawns, which are reached by turning left from the drive as you enter the park. They have a much larger pavilion, with electricity and running water, and no need for a bicycle to reach the toilet! There are currently three lawns,
- [Irmgard Finnigan won GC C Level](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/irmgard-finnigan-won-gc-c-level/) - Nottingham Croquet Club and The Federation Of East Midlands Croquet Clubs held another “C” Level golf croquet Tournament for players of handicaps 7-12, contested by 24 players from ten Clubs. The outright winner wasIrmgard Finnigan from Nottingham Club: Cathy Turski and Bob White, also of Nottingham Club, were joint second. Grateful thanks to Lorna Orton and
- [Adrian Byrne won Jim Kirby Cup](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/adrian-byrne-won-jim-kirby-cup/) - Judith Moore wrote: The Jim Kirby Beginners’ Tournament started on a chilly note but became increasingly warm and lovely as the day progressed. As manager Peter Moore commented, the standard from all competitors was particularly high this year. Adrian Byrne was the clear champion by dint of intensively careful play, with 3 out of 3
- [Noittingham out of Inter-Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/noittingham-out-of-inter-club/) - Colchester beat Nottingahm 4-3 to meet Cheltenham in the final of the AC Inter-Club.On a glorious sunny day at home, Nottingham went 2-0 down before Sanaa won the other singles game before lunch. Ian and Debbie won in the afternoon to take us 3-2 ahead, but Rob and Colin won in quick succession to put
- [Chris Jackson won Centre Stage National GC Competition](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/chris-jackson-won-centre-stage-national-gc-competition/) - The following report is taken from the CA website:By Geoff Johnson at Ashby CC 7 September 2013:Sunday 8th September saw twelve hopefuls from all over the country arrive at Ashby CC to attempt to become this year's Centre Stage national champion.Despite being threatened with continuous rain, the weather was kind to us, (no rain at all!),
- [Nottingham reach finals of Longman Cup](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-reach-finals-of-longman-cup/) - Longman Cup Quarter-Final (played at Cheltenham Sunday 15th September 2013 and report by Paul Hands)Nottingham beat Bristol 4-3 (Nottingham names first)Bob Thompson & Nigel Hames-Keward(8) lost to Bob Scott & Marian Hilton (8.5) -12 (14-26)Dan Greenaway (9) beat Jill Hathaway (11) +10 (26-16)Ian Draper (20) beat Deirdrie Duggan (11) +15 (26-11)Bob Thompson (3.5) lost to
- [Nottingham reach final of Murphy Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-reach-final-of-murphy-shield/) - A Nottingham team beat Tyneside 4-3 at the half-way venue of Ripon Spa Hotel to reach the final of the Golf Croquet Inter-Club Shield (the Murphy Shield) against Watford. Arrangements for the final have yet to be made, but it is due to be played at a neutral venue.Ian Vincent & Patricia Duke-Cox bt John
- [Cheltenham beat Nottingham B in Inter-Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/cheltenham-beat-nottingham-b-in-inter-club/) - Cheltenham have beaten Nottingham A 4-1 in one semi-final of the AC Inter-Club competition. Our other team play Colchester at Nottingham on Sunday 22nd September, to meet Cheltenham in the final.The results, with Cheltenham names first, were: Chris Williams & Sarah Burrow beat Keith Aiton & Richard White +25tp(W)Chris Williams lost to Keith Aiton -26tp(5)Sarah Burrow
- [Nottingham beat Ashby to reach final of Secretary's Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-ashby-to-reach-final-of-secretarys-shield/) - Omied Hallam reports as follows:Ashby TeamNick Mounfield -1.5Arthur Rowe 2 (C)Derek Buxton 10Judith Rowe 20 Nottingham TeamOmied Hallam 1.5 (C)Roger Berkeley 9Judith Moore 18Ian Draper 20 ReportAshby hosted Nottingham in a Semi Final of the Secretary Shield competition. In the morning Ashby took the first win in a quick victory in the doubles +23. In the two
- [Nottingham reach Mary Rose final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-reach-mary-rose-final/) - Our Mary Rose team beat Wrest Park in a very evenly balanced match, to play Hurlingham in the final at Surbiton on Saturday 5th October. The doubles and Omied Hallam's singles finished quickly in our favour, but Peter Death's morning game was pegged down at lunchtime, with him two hoops ahead. We only took one
- [Selection Event Results](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/selection-event-results/) - Keith Aiton was joint runner up in the Presidents Cup, finishing with Dave Maugham and Stephen Mulliner on 8 wins, one behind the winner, Samir Patel.Pete Trimmer beat Marcus Evans in a play-off for the Chairman's Salver.Gabrielle Higgins won the Spencer-Ell, which the club hosted and was generously thanked for doing so.Ian Vincent also shared
- [Disruption to University Boulevard for Tram Works](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/disruption-to-university-boulevard-for-tram-works/) - Please don't shoot the messanger, but the following appears on the NeT website:NET works update – University Boulevard and Jesse Boot AvenueAs you may be aware, works have been taking place on University Boulevard as part of the expansion of the tram network to Beeston and Chilwell. Works to realign University Boulevard for the future
- [Annual tournament results](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/annual-tournament-results-2/) - Congratulations to the following players in the Annual Tournament, who reached the final stages of events as reported by Peter Death, who managed it:Event 1: Robin Hood Gold Cup. Handicap Singles. Flexible Swiss, followed by knockout.Semi-finals: Roger Berkeley (11) beat Peter Death (3) +19 Omied Hallam (2) beat Ian Draper (20) +3Final: Berkeley beat Hallam
- [James Death selected for Mac team](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/james-death-selected-for-mac-team/) - Congratulations to James Death, who has been selected for the England team in the AC World Team Championship, the MacRobertson Shield, which is to be played in New Zealand this winter. The team is: Jamie Burch, James Death, Robert Fulford, David Maugham, Stephen Mulliner and Samir Patel (Captain).
- [Paddy Chapman reaches World Final](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/paddy-chapman-reaches-world-final/) - Paddy Chapman has beaten Reg Bamford 3-1 to play Robert Fletcher in the final of the AC World Championship at Surbiton.Robert won the final 3-0, +4, +3tp, +26..
- [AC World Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ac-world-championship/) - Nottingham have four members in the knockout stage of the AC World Championship being played in London this week: Paddy Chapman (the 4th seed), James Death (the 8th), Keith Aiton and Ian Lines.Two of them survived to the last eight: Paddy beat Pete Trimmer to reach the semi-final, but James lost 3-1 to Reg Bamford.
- [Nottingham won Federation 26pt AC League](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-won-federation-26pt-ac-league/) - Lawrence Whittaker has reported as follows:The Nottingham team of Omied Hallam, Edward Hine and Philippine Geissler have won the 26pt AC East Midlands Federation League for 2013, beating both Leicester and Ashby 3-0. This qualifies Nottingham for the Secretary's Shield competition in 2014, whether or not they win it in 2013.
- [Nottingham bt Leighton Linsdale 5-2 in Murphy Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-bt-leighton-linsdale-5-2-in-murphy-shield/) - Another Nottingham win, to keep the club alive in all the national competitions it entered this year! We meet Tyneside in the semi-final of the Murphy Shield.Ian Vincent (2) & Patricia Duke-Cox (3) bt Richard Keighley (3) & John Thorp (3) 7-4 7-3Kath Wright (4) bt John Cundell (4) 5-7 7-6 7-5Eileen Buxton (5) lost
- [Rachel Rowe won Nottingham GC Open](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rachel-rowe-won-nottingham-gc-open/) - Will Gee has submitted the following report:Nine fairly evenly matched players assembled at Nottingham to contest this year's Nottingham Golf Croquet Open. Although the players were happy to see some cloud cover on Saturday, fewer were happy to see the drizzle on Sunday.The format consisted of a single game, all play all block from
- [Nottingham beat Phyllis Court 5-2 in Secretary's Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-phyllis-court-5-2-in-secretarys-shield/) - Report provided by Omied Hallam.Nottingham hosted Phyllis court in a very close day with Nottingham winning with 6 out of 7 games going to time, of which 4 of them went to golden hoop. It was anyone's for the taking but Nottingham managed to pull the win out of the bag and get throw to
- [Schools open afternoon on Sunday](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/schools-open-afternoon-on-sunday/) - Pupils and their families from the Nottingham High Schools, introduced to the game in June by club members David Brydon, Will Gee, Rachel Rowe, Judith Moore, Dave Gunn and Keith Aiton, have been invited to the club at 2pm on Sunday, 14th July. The picture below shows some of the 110 participants from Nottingham Girls High School, with David Brydon and
- [Nottingham beat Woking in Inter-Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-woking-in-inter-club/) - Nottingham A beat Woking 4-2 at home on a gloriously sunny day to reach a semi-final against Colchester in the Inter-Club. Ian Vincent's first round match against Mike Town was unfinished when the rest of the field wanted lunch, so it was pegged down and later abandoned when the result no longer affected the overall
- [Rob Fulford won East Midlands Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rob-fulford-won-east-midlands-championship/) - Rob Fulford beat our member James Death +25sxp -18tp +14oqp in the play-off of the East Midlands Championship, after James had beaten David Maugham in the final of the draw, but lost to Rob in the final of the process. James Hopgood won the flexible swiss plate.Conditions were dry, hot and sunny throughout, though the
- [Sheriff to switch on sprinklers](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/sheriff-to-switch-on-sprinklers/) - The Sheriff of Nottingham, Cllr Ian Malcolm, is to switch-on the sprinkler system funded by a grant from Sport England's Inspired Facilities fund, at 2pm on Saturday 6th July.
- [Nottingham B beat Sussex County in the Inter-Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-b-beat-sussex-county-in-the-inter-club/) - Our team was Keith Aiton, Richard White, Ailsa Lines and Martin Beacon. It looks like we recovered from 1-2 down at lunch to win 4-3, with what I suspect were some rather tight endings!Dominic Nunns & Alan Cottle beat Keith Aiton & Richard White +12Ailsa Lines beat Simon Hayward-Tapp +22Luc Berthouze beat Martin Beacon +17Dominic
- [Nottingham beat Edgbaston 6-1 in Mary Rose](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-edgbaston-6-1-in-mary-rose/) - Nottingham were 2-1 up at an excellent lunch, and increased their lead with the first afternoon game to finish, but the match was a lot closer than the eventual score suggested, with the last three games all having single figure margins, two with pegged out endings.Results (with Edgbaston names first):Markham & Cawdell lost to Ian
- [Nottingham High Schools](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-high-schools/) - During National Schools Sport Week in June, our young internationals Will Gee and Rachel Rowe have been at Nottingham High School and Nottingham High School for Girls talking about croquet and giving pupils a chance to try the game. Staff, pupils and their families have been invited to an Open Afternoon on Sunday 14 July
- [Ian and Euan completed their tour](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ian-and-euan-completed-their-tour/) - Ian and Euan Burridge completed their tour of 21 clubs, playing a game of Golf Croquet at each, at Nottingham yesterday evening. Rachel Rowe, fresh from winning the AC B Level, beat Ian, and Euan beat Judith Moore, so that the tourists ended with exactly a 50% record against the home teams. Over £5,000 has
- [Sandy Brown won C Level GC Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/sandy-brown-won-c-level-gc-tournament/) - Congratulations to Sandy Brown on winning the C Level GC Tournament, which was completed despite the horribly wet conditions. I am hoping to recieve a fuller report in due course.
- [Nottinghamshire won the AC Inter-Counties](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottinghamshire-won-the-ac-inter-counties/) - Nottinghamshire were declared to have won the first division of the AC Inter-Counties competition, which was played over the late May bank holiday in glorious sunshine ... until the final day, which saw the last of the eleven rounds abandoned due to flooding of the lawns at Southwick.Their team, all but three of whom are
- [Cathy and James won the 2012 Handicap Doubles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/cathy-and-james-won-the-2012-handicap-doubles/) - The final of the 2012 handicap doubles club competition had been held over, but was played on Wednesday evening. Cathy Turski and James Death won by 2 against Omied Hallam and Dan Greenaway, after Dan's ball had been pegged out.
- [Nottingham beat Middlesborough 6-1 in Mary Rose](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-middlesborough-6-1-in-mary-rose/) - When lunch eventually came (the delay being entirely the fault of the players rather than Martin, who kindly catered for us), Nottingham had crept to a 3-0 lead, though rather unconvincingly. Ian had a quick win in the afternoon to take the pressure off and we finally ended 6-1 ahead. Our next opponents are Edgbaston.Martin
- [Ian Burridge won One-Ball](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ian-burridge-won-one-ball/) - On a glorious spring afternoon, Ian Burridge won the John Hansen trophy for the one-ball competition, with 5 wins out of 6. James Death was runner up with the same score, but lost out on the who beat whom principle. Ian Draper was third with 4 wins out of 6. Thanks to Peter Death for
- [Irrigation installation report](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/irrigation-installation-report/) - The installation of the irrigation system funded by the Inspired Facilities grant is nearly completed, despite the wintry weather. All the sprinkers are now installed and connected up: we are just waiting for a soil moisture detector, to enhance control of the system, to be delivered. The first step was to dig a trench to install
- [Inter-club draws published.](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/inter-club-draws-published/) - The draws for the inter-club events have been published on the CA Website.In the AC Inter-Club (James Death), Nottingham A await the winners of Hurlingham v Woking, and Nottingham B play Wrest Park.In the (AC, Level Advanced for Handicap 0+) Mary Rose (Martin Beacon), we play Middlesborough.In the (AC, Handicap 3.5+) Longman (Dan Greenaway) we
- [Irrigation installation started](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/irrigation-installation-started/) - The installation of the irrigation system funded by the Places People Play Inspired Facilities grant got under way on Monday, 11th March, despite a blizzard soon after the contractors arrived.Charlie Paget, the groundsman employed by Nottingham City Council which maintains Highfields Park, came ready to dig the first sod ... ... and put a cheerful face
- [Croquet Association Millennium Award](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/croquet-association-millennium-award/) - The Croquet Association has announced that we will be given its biennial Millennium Award.This award is for clubs with 5 or more lawns, and in the two years 2011 and 2012 we have:taken on 3 bowling greens from the City Council, giving a total of 8 lawnsbeen able to offer year-round play for the first
- [Indoor Match against East Anglian Federation](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/indoor-match-against-east-anglian-federation/) - Patricia Duke-Cox has submitted the following report. The photo is by Duncan Hector.Six Nottingham members had a very early start to travel to the Ross Peers leisure centre at Soham on Sunday 9th December to play on the indoor mat. Warming up and practice started at 8.30 a.m. and the matches began at 9.00. This
- [GC World Team Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/gc-world-team-championship/) - Reports are that England came second to the USA in their block of four, to meet Egypt in the semi-finals.Sadly, England lost 3-9 to Egypt in the semi-finals, who beat New Zealand 7-6 in the final. England beat USA 3-2 in the third place play-off.Will Gee made an excellent start, being undefeated for the first
- [Women's AC World Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/womens-ac-world-championship/) - Both Ailsa Lines and Beatrice McGlen, our two members playing in the World AC Women's Championship, have qualified from the block stage to reach the 32 player knockout. There were 8 blocks of 6, from which the top four qualified. Ailsa was undefeated in her block, and Beatrice, who was drawn into the same block as
- [Debbie and Ian Engaged](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/debbie-and-ian-engaged/) - Congratulations to Debbie Cornelius and Ian Lines, who have announced their engagement.
- [2012 Federation GC League Tables](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/2012-federation-gc-league-tables/) - Derek Buxton, the Federation GC League Manager, kindly sent the following tables giving the final positions in the GC leagues:League: GC Div 1 POSNTEAMPlayedWonGAMESPoints1Ashby54373522Bakewell A54352423Woodhall Spa52.5293294Long Eaton Park A52.5292995Nottingham A41.5282606Richmond Park40.522252League: GC Div 2POSNTEAMMATCHESWONGAMESPOINTS1Leicester65.5554082Branston & District U3A64.5423553Nottingham B6438.53334Bakewell B63363345North Hykeham6228.53136Darley Dale61283387Long Eaton B6124292
- [Winter lawn usage](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/winter-lawn-usage/) - We currently have use of lawn 1, which can be divided into two half-sized lawns if necessary if players prefer or if necessary to meet demand. Eileen Buxton has also offered to bring some third colour balls if you want to try triple banking.If using the full size lawn, please use the Hopewell hoops that
- [Cheltenham won Inter-Club beating Nottingham B 4-3](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/cheltenham-won-inter-club-beating-nottingham-b-4-3/) - Chris Williams reported on the CA website that Cheltenham won a truncated match at Surbiton as follows:Williams & Kibble beat Chapman & Chapman +23tp (W)David Foulser beat Debbie Cornelius +20Louise Bradforth lost to Ailsa Lines -17Chris Williams lost to Paddy Chapman -26tpDave Kibble beat Miranda Chapman +25tpLouise Bradforth beat Debbie Cornelius +17David Foulser lost to
- [Nottingham won Secretary's Shield Final 4-3](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-won-secretarys-shield-final-4-3/) - Cheltenham, Saturday 30th September. Dry with sunny intervals but a chill wind.At lunch, Nottingham were 3-0 up against the Bear of Rodborough. Omied and Bob won their doubles comfortably, but Dan and David's singles were both single figure margins.All the afternoon games were tightly fougt, and at one stage Nottingham were behind in all of
- [Nottingham players dominate Bowdon B Level](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-players-dominate-bowdon-b-level/) - Omied Hallam writes:Three Nottingham members ventured to the Bowdon B-level tournament last weekend and had success on foreign soil. All three members got to the semi final stage with Clive Goode easily winning his round, leaving Omied Hallam and Peter Moore to battle it out for the other place in the final. After a great
- [Nottingham in two finals](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-in-two-finals/) - The final of the Secretary's Shield (which we are defending) is scheduled to take place at Cheltenham on Saturday 29th September, against The Bear of Rodborough.Our Inter-Club B team beat Wrest Park 6-1 on home soil, to reach the final at Surbiton on Sunday, 7th October. The other finalists will be Bristol or Cheltenham, who
- [AC All-England Handicap Report](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ac-all-england-handicap-report/) - I went down to Ramsgate for the Final......won 2 out of 3 in my block on Saturday and won 1 out of 2 on Sunday. Very fast lawns and the windy got up on Sat afternoon to make them even more interesting!Charlie Martin (Ramsgate H/C 7) won the event, he had beaten Dave Gunn at
- [Ian Draper won the Jim Kirby Cup](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ian-draper-won-the-jim-kirby-cup/) - Judith Moore sent the following report of the Jim Kirby cup, which she and Peter organised. The Jim Kirby Cup, combined this year with Nottingham's Beginners' tournament, was held at Nottingham Croquet Club. Eight competitors in their first or second year of AC play enjoyed the warm sunshine. Four rounds of 14 point full bisque games
- [Roadworks and Marathon](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/roadworks-and-marathon/) - There is an update on the NeT website about the works in preparation for the tram extension along University Boulevard. As far as I can see, any complete closures are restricted to overnight, but the lane restrictions are clearly impeding traffic during peak hours.Note also that the Robin Hood Half Marathon comes past the club
- [AC Selection Events Roundup](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ac-selection-events-roundup/) - We hosted the Selectors' Weekend this year, in which four of our members: Beatrice McGlen, Richard Huxley (who managed it, making use of the floodlights in the warm evenings), Martin Beacon and David Brydon, played. Matt Holmes, from Bury, won it, beating Luc Berthouze in the final of the play-off. As to the other events, congratulations
- [Robert Wilkinson won Nottingham Advanced Singles Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/robert-wilkinson-won-nottingham-advanced-singles-weekend/) - Robert Wilkinson, who played at Oxford but now lives in Bristol, was undefeated in the Advanced Singles Weekend, beating James Death in what was effectively the deciding match of the Flexible Swiss. James would have won the peeling (and lunacy?!) prize, had there been one, with, among other finishes, a Sextuple peel on his opponent.
- [Annual Tournament Results](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/annual-tournament-results/) - David Gunn beat Alain Giraud by +26 to win the Robin Hood.Alain Giraud retained the Open Championship, beating John Davis +26tp +18 in the play-offOmied Hallam won the B class, beating Clive Good +13 in the play-offRoger Berkeley won the C class.Judith Moore won the D class.John Davis and Judith Moore won the doubles, beating
- [Nottingham  B beat Colchester in Inter Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-b-beat-colchester-in-inter-club/) - A Nottingham team of Keith AIton, Paddy and Miranda Chapman and Ian Lines beat Colchester 6-1 away.Ian Burridge (playing for Colchester) reported the results as follows:Ian Burridge and Jack Wicks lost to Paddy Chapman and Keithhe Aiton -3Jonathan Hills lost to Miranda Chapman -17Colin Hemming lost to Ian Lines -4Ian Burridge beat Paddy Chapman +17Jack
- [Nottingham beat Middlesborough 5-2 to reach final of Secretary's Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-middlesborough-5-2-to-reach-final-of-secretarys-shield/) - Dan Greenaway reports as follows:Secretary's Shield Match Nottingham VS Middlesbrough Saturday 11th Aug 2012Nottingham Team: Omeid Hallam (4.5), Dave Gunn (8), Dan Greenaway (10), Alan Scott (12).Middlesbrough Team: Roger Staples (4), Michael Akester (12), Nigel Roberts (14), John Fitzpatrick (16)Morning Games:Hallam and Gunn lost to Staples and Akester -22Greenaway beat Fitzpatrick +9Scott lost to Roberts
- [Ryan Cabble won first Nottingham GC Open](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ryan-cabble-won-first-nottingham-gc-open/) - Rachel Rowe managed the first Nottingham GC Open, for the new Diamond Jubilee Bowl, which had 12 entries, and has sent this report.We had the luxury of 5 lawns all weekend and most games were single banked with no time limits. There were some very tight games and a few upsets in the blocks, although
- [AC Selections Announced](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/ac-selections-announced/) - Club members Keith Aiton and Paddy Chapman have been selected to playin the President's Cup, the event for the best eight available AC players, which is being played at Colchester this year. Miranda Chapman has been selected for the Chairman's Salver, the second eight, at Ramsgate, Ian Vincent for the 4th eight, the Treasurer's Tankard,
- [Keith Aiton ahead in adjourned final of AC Eastern Championships](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/keith-aiton-ahead-in-adjourned-final-of-ac-eastern-championships/) - Keith Aiton is 2-0 up in the best of five final of the Eastern Championship, against David Maugham, who has won the event more than ten times. The final had to be adjourned, to a date and place to be decided, mid-afternoon, after the courts became inundated. It may well be the last time the event
- [Omied Hallam won Nottingham AC C-Level Weekend](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/omied-hallam-won-nottingham-ac-c-level-weekend/) - Thanks to Patricia Duke-Cox for the following report:Ten players entered the July C-class event at Nottingham in July, including a visitor from each of the Blewbury and Hamptworth croquet clubs. The event was well managed and catered for by Bob Thompson players enjoyed the luxury of playing on a court without double banking most of
- [Inter-Club Competitions Update](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/inter-club-competitions-update/) - This is a quick update on the progress of our various teams in the national inter-club competitions.Our Inter-Club A team lost to Wrest Park away , but the B team beat Hurlingham at home and meet Colchester away in the next round.Our first attempt to play at Pendle in the Mary Rose was washed out
- [Terrey Sparks won B Level GC Tournament](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/terrey-sparks-won-b-level-gc-tournament/) - Terrey Sparks won the GC B Level Tournament on Wednesday, 18th July, beating Roger Stroud 7-6 in the final.The players watching the final.Terrey Sparkes clearing Blue from hoop 12.The Treasurer's Bowl, which had been presented by John Handy, who managed the event. Previous winners have been:2007 W. Gee2008 P. Duke-Cox2009 R. Berkeley2010 C. Roberts2011 D.
- [Dan Greenaway won Summer Handicap W/E](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/dan-greenaway-won-summer-handicap-w-e/) - Peter Death, the manager of the Summer AC Handicap Weekend, reports as follows:Dan Greenaway, a fast-improving Nottingham member, won the Nottingham Handicap Weekend with 7 wins out of 7. Andrew Brandwood from the Bury club was runner-up with 4 out of 5, losing only to Dan.Full results:
- [Baby Talitha born](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/baby-talitha-born/) - Congratulations to Phillippine and Sanaa on the birth of their first child, a girl they have named Talitha, at 6.04 CET on 12th July. Both mother and daughter are reported to be very healthy and happy.
- [James Death and Rob Fulford won Open Doubles](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/james-death-and-rob-fulford-won-open-doubles/) - James Death and Robert Fulford won the (AC) Open Doubles (for the second time, having previously won the event in 2008). In the semi-final, James only had to run six hoops in each game, as Rob finished them with sextuple peels. However, in the final, Rob pealed and pegged out David Maugham in both games,
- [Four Nottingham players qualified for Opens Knockout](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/four-nottingham-players-qualified-for-opens-knockout/) - Keith Aiton, Paddy and Miranda Champman, and James Death qualified for the main event in the (AC) Opens at a rather soggy Cheltenham. Paddy and Keith are drawn to play each other, Miranda plays Reg Bamford (one of the top seeds) and James plays Martin French. You can follow their progress on the CA Website.
- [Rachel Rowe won National Forest GC Open](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rachel-rowe-won-national-forest-gc-open/) - Rachel Row won the National Forest GC Open Tournament at Ashby. For details please see the report and results on the CA Website.
- [Will Gee selected for England GC Team](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/will-gee-selected-for-england-gc-team/) - Will Gee has been selected to play for England in the WCF Golf Croquet World Team Championships in South Africa in November this year.The team is:Jacob CarrWill GeeJames GoodbunStephen Mulliner (captain and manager)
- [Nottingham beat Hunstanton in Longman Cup](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-beat-hunstanton-in-longman-cup/) - Nottingham are still alive in all four AC inter-club competitions, having travelled to Hunstanton, a five lawn club on the West coast of Norfolk, to play them in the Longman Cup. A narrow, 4-3, win ensued:Nottingham TeamOmied HallamDave GunnIan DoveyDan GreenawayHunstanton TeamBryan SanddingtonTim RaceNeil ChalmersSteve LewisMorning GamesOmied and Dave beat Neil and Steve +21Ian lost
- [Paddy Chapman won the East Midlands Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/paddy-chapman-won-the-east-midlands-championship/) - Club member Paddy Chapman won the (AC) East Midlands Championship, beating visitor Robin Brown in the play-off after completing two sextuple peals in earlier rounds. The other two finalists were James Hopgood, who had travelled down from Edinburgh despite the disruption to train services caused by the landslips on Thursday, and Ian Lines, the holder
- [Borehole update](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/borehole-update/) - The borehole pump has now been connected to a starter switch in the pantry, which in turn is wired back to a new circuit on the distribution board. It is now operational for manual use ... but given the weather in June we needn't have rushed!The pictures below were taken on the day the drillers
- [Nottingham B beat Hurlingham 4-3 in Inter-Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-b-beat-hurlingham-4-3-in-inter-club/) - We narrowly kept our interest in the Inter-Club alive by beating Hurlingham 4-3 in windy conditions before the deluge last night. Ian Lines won the deciding match, finishing from 4-Back and peg. We play Colchester in the 2nd round.The full results, as reported on the CA website, were:Ian Lines & Debbie Cornelius lost to Gabrielle
- [David Gunn won National Forest AC Handicap at Ashby](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/david-gunn-won-national-forest-ac-handicap-at-ashby/) - David Gunn won the National Forest AC Handicap Tournament at Ashby. For details please see the report on the CA website.
- [Wrest Park beat Nottingham A in Inter-Club](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/wrest-park-beat-nottingham-a-in-inter-club/) - Nottingham A lost very narrowly to Wrest Park in the Inter-Club. There are full results and a report on the CA website.
- [Club members win both Mens and Womens](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/club-members-win-both-mens-and-womens/) - James Death won the AC Mens Championship, beating Stephen Mulliner with three Sextuples in the final, and Ailsa Lines the Womens. Ailsa also won the mixed doubles with David Maugham. Congratulations to both of them.
- [Sanaa Hallam won B Level](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/sanaa-hallam-won-b-level/) - Sanaa Hallam won the AC B level tournament, beating Rachel Rowe in the final. The trophy, the Sage Bowl, and the court were decorated with the herb to mark the event. Richard White yet again both manged and catered for the tournament, with assistance from his daughter Georgia.
- [Belsay Hall beat Nottingham 5-2 in Murphy Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/belsay-hall-beat-nottingham-5-2-in-murphy-shield/) - A Nottingham team made the journey to the delightful location of Belsay Hall (NW of Newcastle and possibly the most Northerly croquet club in England!) and were fortunate to find the courts playable after torrential rain. The morning session was close: we took the doubles and narrowly lost the two singles, but the home team
- [Nottinghamshire won Inter-Counties](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottinghamshire-won-inter-counties/) - A Nottinghamshire team of Richard White (Captain), Keith Aiton, Gary Bennett, James Death, Patrick Hort and Richard Huxley won the Diamond Jubillee AC Inter-Counties competition.
- [Borehole drilled and produces 1litre/second](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/borehole-drilled-and-produces-1litre-second/) - The drillers brought their rig on Tuesday, 29th May, getting access through a gap in the fence between the Rhododendren bed and the cycle track, which had been created by the Community Payback team. Drilling was underway by 10:15 am, but at 1:30pm they were 9m down and still in sand and gravel. At 3pm
- [Nottingham through to sem-final of Secretary's Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-through-to-sem-final-of-secretarys-shield/) - Nottingham beat Ashby 7-0 to reach the semi-finals of the Secretary's Shield in the roasting heat of Sunday, 27th May.Omied Hallam and Clive Goode played together in doubles, against Mike Haytack and Richard Sandville, winning comfortably within time. Meanwhile in the morning, Dan Greenaway beat Derek Buxton and Dave Gunn beat Mike O'Brian, who had
- [Marathon Successfully Completed](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/marathon-successfully-completed/) - The marathon finished as scheduled at 4pm on Sunday, 20th May, with a total of 806 points having been scored on lawn one. The Sunday, although still cool, attracted more visitors and we have a good number signed up for the beginners' course.The lighting tower provided by A-plant functioned well overnight and fears that it
- [Sheriff visits croquet marathon](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/sheriff-visits-croquet-marathon/) - The Sheriff of Nottingham, Councillor Merlita Bryan, and her consort visited the Nottingham Croquet Club in Highfields Park during its marathon in aid of Home-Start. She was welcomed to the club by its President, Peter Death, given some of Irmgard Finnigan's strawberry cake, met Home-Start volunteers at their marquee, and, after changing from high heels
- [Lighting installed for marathon](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/lighting-installed-for-marathon/) - The broken floodlight on the pavilion was repaired yesterday and A-plant hire delivered the lighting tower they are lending us, in preparation for the overnight play in the marathon this evening.
- [Omied Hallam won Hopewell Tray](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/omied-hallam-won-hopewell-tray/) - Omied Hallam won the Nottingham May Handicap weekend with 7 wins out of seven, Everyone else had at least two losses.Omied Hallam being presented with the Hopewell Tray by Peter Death, the club President.Overall results were; Omied Hallam 7/7Clive Goode and Mike Bowser 5/7Dave Gunn 4/6Peter Moore, Bob Thompson and Arthur Rowe 4/7Mark Ormerod 4/8David Woodhouse
- [Womens GC Open](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/womens-gc-open/) - Several Nottingham members headed up to Ripon for the 11th Women's Golf Croquet Championship. There was a strong field; 7 of the quarter finalists played in New Zealand (including Cheryl Bromley, the lone US female contestant from the Women's Worlds, who had made it over to the UK for the event!).Rachel drew Sue Lightbody in
- [Marathon News Release](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/marathon-news-release/) - NEWS RELEASECroquet MarathonThe Nottingham Croquet Club are staging a Croquet Marathon at their Club based at Highfields Park, University Boulevard, Nottingham. The Marathon starts at 10.00am on Saturday 19th May and will finish on Sunday 20th May at 4.00pm. Spectators are welcome and the Club are hoping for some guest appearances from local sporting
- [World Championship Update](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/world-championship-update/) - As far as I can see at the end of the block stage of the AC World Championships in Adelaide, three of our five members playing in the field of 80 qualified for the knockout stage: Miranda Chapman, Paddy Chapman and James Death; Ian Lines will be involved in a play-off; and Keith Aiton just
- [Dan Greenaway won One-Ball](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/dan-greenaway-won-one-ball/) - Dan Greenaway was undefeated on 5/5 in the one-ball tournament for the Hansen trophy on Saturday, 27th April. Rachel Rowe was runner-up on 4/5, in a good entry of 20 players, raising £100 for the Breast Cancer campaign. Peter Death managed the event, and Linda, Peter and Roger Berkeley provided a welcome tea.The full results
- [Town v Gown match report](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/town-v-gown-match-report/) - The match was won by Nottingham Croquet Club 20-0 (119 hoops - 46 hoops),earning a valuable point for the Town side - the overall Town v Gowncompetition ended in a draw - 6 wins to each side and 2 draws.The University fielded an inexperienced but enthusiastic team, all of whomwere eager and quick to learn,
- [Miranda and Paddy Married](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/miranda-and-paddy-married/) - Congratulations to Miranda Morgan and Paddy Champman, who were married on Thursday 26th April in Adelaide, Miranda's home town, two days before the start of the World Championship there. The photo below was taken by Ian Lines.
- [Town v Gown match](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/town-v-gown-match/) - A match as part of the University of Nottingham's Olympic inspired Town v Gown sporting event is being held at the club this Saturday morning at 11 am. It might just attract some visitors, so if anyone is, or can get, down, please make them welcome. There are introductory leaflets available on the bar cupboard.
- [Nottingham bt Fylde 4-3 in Secretary's Shield](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/nottingham-bt-fylde-4-3-in-secretarys-shield/) - A Nottingham team of Omied Hallam, Dave Gunn, Sue Wileman and Dan Greenaway beat Fylde, who they had played in last year's Secretary's Shield final, 4-3 in miserably wet conditions. They won the doubles and two singles in the morning, then Dave Gunn was first to finish in the afternoon to clinch the tie. We
- [Report of AGM](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/report-of-agm/) - There was a record turnout for the AGM. The meeting, chaired by the President Peter Death, finished just before 1pm.During the annual report, the Secretary gave details of access to the hockey club car park, should the gates be locked. There is a key to the gate padlock kept on the large wooden fob in
- [New Shelter for Bowls Greens](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/new-shelter-for-bowls-greens/) - The new shelter for the bowls greens was erected this afternoon, Thursday 12th April, 2012, just in time for the start of the season.In February, Omied and Sanna dug out the base ....and then raked out the concrete, which was being mixed near to the bowls pavilion and barrowed in. Don Martin and Michael Finnigan then
- [Water supply test 17th April](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/water-supply-test-17th-april/) - In connection with the tram works, water and drainage pipes along University Bouldevard are being investigated. A 4" private water main is shown on Seven Trent's plans as running along our side of University Boulevard, but they have no record of what, if anything, it serves. To try and find out, they are going to
- [AGM Saturday 14th April](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/agm-saturday-14th-april/) - A reminder that the AGM will be held at 11am in the pavilion this coming Saturday, 14th April. The main decision to be taken is whether or not to proceed with the proposed borehole, but it is also an opportunity to discuss any issues you wish to raise relating to the club. If you are
- [Lawns 3 and 4 available](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/lawns-3-and-4-available/) - As a result of the good spring weather and a Civic Exchange visit yesterday, the groundsman has marked out lawns 3 and 4 earlier than usual and is happy for them to be used before the official start of the season. Lawn 3 is available for general club play, and lawn 4 (which will have
- [Club Website Enhanced](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/club-website-enhanced/) - The Nottingham Croquet Club website has been enhanced to add dynamic content such as news (like this), an events calendar, and additional resouces for members which can be accessed by logging into the site. Details of how to do so will be notified seperately. The additional resources currently include minuutes of general and committee meetings.
- [Rachel Rowe won 4th WCF Women's Golf Croquet World Championship](https://nottinghamcroquet.org.uk/ncc_news/rachel-rowe-won-4th-wcf-womens-golf-croquet-world-championship/) - Congratulations to Rachel Rowe, who won the 4th WCF Women's Golf Croquet World Championship, which was played at Bay of Plenty in New Zealand at the end of November, 2011.Rachel is a Maths graduate from Warwick University and works as a Data Analyst for Experian in Nottingham. She started playing croquet at Ashby in 2005,

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