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We are saddened to hear of the death of John Wilkinson of Bowdon Croquet Club. He joined Bowdon in 1993 and played in many league matches and tournaments across the region.
He was active within the Federation and was our League Manager from about 2000 until 2006. John was well known in the area and always a pleasant person to play against or engage in conversation.
He will be sadly missed and we extend our condolences to his family.
Here are some wonderful examples of Croquet skills displayed at Bowdon recently in an England v Elite Squad match.
Video courtesy of Mike Steer and the Bowdon CC website.
Many congratulations to Bowdon who beat High Wycombe (4-3) in the final of the CA Mary Rose Competition at Surbiton on Saturday 5th October.
Bowdon: Will Mellor (3.5) (Captain); Alan Mayne (0); Martin Granger Brown (2); Charles Harding (3).
High Wycombe: Stephen Wright (0); Mike Porter (0); Keith Pound (2); Richard Peperell (4).
| Alan and Martin lost to | Stephen and Mike -20 |
| Will beat Keith +4 | Charles beat Richard +7 |
| Alan lost to Stephen -17 | Martin lost to Mike -23 TP |
| Charles beat Keith +23 | Will beat Richard +25 |
The results of the earlier rounds of this knockout competition can be seen here