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Pendle Chair Wins Pendle B (NEW PICS ADDED)

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2019 – Robert Essler presents the Pendle B Level trophy to Andrew Webb (left)

On the weekend of National Croquet Day (12th May), Pendle hosted a tournament where players came from far & wide not only to give any potential visitors something to watch, but to contest the trophy in their own right – many of whom only play in leagues as part of a team, so it was interesting, since any error would cost them dearly.

2019 Contenders in the Pendle B Level Tournament

The event invited entries from B and C level players, however all entrants were B level. The weekend was bathed in bright sunshine and blessed with clear blue sky. 

After a 5 round swizz, three players finished on 4/5, but on who-beat-who; Member and Pendle Chair, Andrew Webb was the winner.

2019 Pendle B Level – “Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?” (compare with other pics!)


Round 1:
R Essler beat Ian Hall +21; A Webb beat Lorna Dewar +1T; T Vernazzi beat P Dowdall +14; R Schofield beat J Wilson +12; R Saunders-Robertson beat S Skelton +12.
Round 2:
I Hall beat P Dowdall +16; R Essler beat T Vernazzi +14; R Schofield beat Lorna Dewar +8; S Skelton beat J Wilson +11; R Saunders-Robertson beat A Webb +6T.
Round 3:
A Webb beat J Wilson +25; R Schofield beat T Vernazzi +1T; R Essler beat R Saunders-Robertson +23; I Hall beat S Skelton +12; L Dewar beat P Dowdall +26.
Round 4:
R Essler beat R Schofield +14; P Dowdall beat J Wilson +19; L Dewar beat T Vernazzi +15; R Saunders-Robertson beat I Hall +6; A Webb beat S Skelton +8.
Round 5:
A Webb beat R Essler +8; L Dewar beat I Hall +12; R Schofield beat R Saunders-Robertson +11; T Vernazzi beat J Wilson +10; S Skelton beat P Dowdall +1T

Richard Smith Wins Southport Tankard

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Richard Smith, winner of the 2019 Southport Advanced Jubilee Tankard

A field of nine entries became a paltry seven before a ball had been struck, with two dropping out on Saturday morning, predicting Southport’s surface would be flooded and unplayable due to heavy overnight rain. They were wrong! The work commissioned last autumn on improving drainage has paid huge dividends, even the manager expected to spend the first day of the weekend tournament sheltering inside the clubs historic hut, but no, play started promptly on timeat 9:30 – now in a all-play-all untimed single banked round robin.

Yes, I won’t mislead, some players wore multiple layers and waterproofs – others didn’t, conditions weren’t that bad really.

Food was provided by Margaret Flemington on the first day & Diana Williamson on the second – both hit the spot. Huge thanks to both. Ground and courts were established by Don Williamson, Peter Dunbar & Ray Lowe – again, thanks from me to them for their separate days efforts. 

As Day two (in sunshine) unfurled, a three way tie for the ‘Jubilee Tankard’ looked possible, but Richard Smith didn’t falter and took the pewter mug, winning all six rounds overcoming some serious challenges.

Two Easter Croquet Presents for Riggy

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John Beech Easter Tournament – 19-22 April 2019 at Pendle.

Kevin Wright – Winner of the Over 10 Handicap Trophy

Earby, the home of Pendle & Craven Croquet Club, basked in four days of 100% blue sky and 24C – to be fair, so did the entire country for the whole Easter Weekend. Despite the weather being as forecast, no late entries were received to play in this friendly (either Hcp or Adv) AC format tournament. Indeed some of the entered were only available for the first two days… that’s expected over a *family* Bank Holiday, it just needs management  flexibility, and this tournament is geared to offer exactly that – so it is a pity to report, that only nine entered this year.

Players enjoying the Pendle Lawns

In line with previous years of low entries, luxurious single banking was enjoyed for all rounds, as well as the more traditional food fare being offered – Hot Cross Buns for all on Good Friday & chocy Eggs on Sunday.

Pendle lawns bathed in sunshine

By Monday Lunchtime the calculations had been done with the following overall results:

John Beech Handicap Trophy – Paul Rigge
Peter Dowdall Cup (adv) – Paul Rigge.
Under 10 Handicap Trophy – Lee Hartley
10 & Over Handicap Trophy – Kevin Wright
Fastest Game – Lee Hartley (71mins Vs Betty Bates)
Most Games – not awarded.

John Beech 2019 – in play

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