BOB BURNETT WINS CRAKE ADVANCED (13/8/06)

Great weekend, as ever, at Crake. There were 16 players in four blocks of four with handicaps ranging from -2 to 3. Block winners and runners-up to go into knockout. Three block games on Saturday and quarters, semis and final on Sunday.

Burnett played Nick (again) in quarters winning +15. Burnett played Lines in semi winning +26TP. Burnett played Rigge in final winning +20 so regaining the Rock Clock Trophy (with instructions to get it engraved as he forgot last year!). Burnett handicap reduction from -1 to -1.5, just passing the 2400 trigger point due to the 17 points won from Ian Lines (-2)

DAVE NICK RETAINS CUMBRIA CUP

After a glorious weekend croquet at the picturesque Crake Valley club in the Lake District, Dave Nick survived a few wobbles in his block to win the final +7 against Bob Burnett. Both players were soon at four back with their first balls with Dave gaining the first opportunity of a break with his backward ball. He played a perfect break, completing his triple by peeling rover whilst going to three back only to blob the hoop and hand the innings to his opponent!! Bob picked up the break and went to four back where he attempted a straight triple only to run the hoop with the peelee but land against the wire with the backward ball, favour returned! Dave picked things up to finish.

Everyone enjoyed themselves at this excellent venue where the hospitality and socialising are second to non.

Some good croquet was played with Mark Miller gaining his silver badge and a handicap reduction from 5 to 4.5, whilst Barbara Haslam has a reduction from 3.5 to 3.