Osian Williams of Chester played in the Oxford University AC croquet team which defeated Cambridge University this summer. He won his doubles but lost his singles.

Osian joined Chester last summer but with Covid had limited opportunities for competitive play both at Chester and Oxford. Nevertheless he got his AC handicap down to 14 to make the team.

The back drop to the photo is of course not the Chester club house but Hurlingham where the Varsity match is played.

The Half Blue which Osian gained for representing Oxford is a useful addition to his CV

Playing his first game of association croquet this year in warm spring sunshine Derek Bell Jones came across an unusual prize at hoop 1.  It was a bottle of good red wine to mark his retirement from the committee after more than ten enjoyable years helping the Club.  We trust Derek and his wife will enjoy it.
John Dawson 
Ps Pity about the hair. But then again may be it is just jealousy on my part

All Go at Chester 28 March 2021

Chester croquet lawns have been cut and white lined; hoops and pegs put in place. Covid regulations are clear; croquet is go at the Chester club from Monday 29th March 

Chester lining up, ready to go. Note the strict observance of covid precautions – five plus photographer equals Rule of Six, all social distanced. Eight short lawns x four players per lawn equals potentially 32 players, wey hey!