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, played well above his ranking and Richard Huxley got the Croquet Association's gold award for his first ever triple peel in a tournament.
I can confirm that the catering, provided by Lorna Orton, Sophie McGlen and Gordon Hopewell, was well up to our high standards. Many thanks to them, and all those who helped in smaller ways during the weekend.