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Geoff Young R.I.P.

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Geoff Young RIP-1Bury Croquet Club are sad to announce the death of Geoff Young. Geoff was one of the earliest members of Bury Croquet Club and supported the club as a player and officer in many capacities, including Tournament management. Geoff was well known throughout the Federation from playing in tournaments and league matches. He loved the game and served the Federation well as an Officer and also as our representative on CA committees. On the lawns, he was always a very fair and friendly opponent, he will be sadly missed. The Federation extend out condolences to Barbara and his family.

The funeral will take place at 11.30 on Tuesday 17 November at Radcliffe Crematorium, with refreshments afterwards at the Goat’s Gate, Radcliffe New Road. The family request no flowers but donations to The Christie would be appreciated.

North West Croquet Hopes

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Nathan Baker (Fylde) winner of the regional All England held at Pendle being presented with trophy by Tournament Director Peter Wilson
Nathan Baker (Fylde) winner of the regional All England held at Pendle being presented with trophy by Tournament Director Peter Wilson

All England Handicap Regional Final 5/6 September 2015

The All England Association Handicap Croquet regional final was held at Pendle on 5/6 September 2015.  The event was managed by Federation chairman Garry Wilson.

The winner was Nathan Blake from Fylde and runner-up John Henderson of Penrith & North Lakes.  Both players go onto the national final to be held at Chester on 19/20 September.  The North West  Federation wishes them every success in the next stage.

John Henderson (Penrith & North Lakes) Runner Up of the All England Regional held at Pendle being presented with Certificate by Tournament Director Peter Wilson.
John Henderson (Penrith & North Lakes) Runner Up of the All England Regional held at Pendle being presented with Certificate by Tournament Director Peter Wilson.

Garry Greenwood from Chester reaches National Golf Croquet final

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National B Level Golf Tournament – Regional Heat at Bury.

Garry Greenwood (Chester) with the Regional B Level Golf Croquet trophy, accompanied by tournament manager David Barrett and organiser Jean Hargreaves.
Garry Greenwood (Chester) with the Regional B Level Golf Croquet trophy, accompanied by tournament manager David Barrett and organiser Jean Hargreaves.

Following a late drop out, 13 players enjoyed the mainly fine weather and sunshine at Whitehead Park to battle it out for the Bury CC National B Level Golf tournament. Play was in two blocks, all play all, with many keenly fought games several of which went to the Golden Hoop.

The eventual winner from Block A was David Widdison (Bishop Monkton)with 5 out of 5 wins. Block B winner was Garry Greenwood (Chester) with 6 out of 6 wins. Garry played Mags Crossland (Sheffield), who had 3 out of 5 wins having beat Ken Eccles who also had 3 wins, in one semi-final whilst David played Keith Terry (Pendle and Craven), who had 4 out of 6 wins, in the second semi-final. Both ended in 7-5 wins for Garry and David. In the play –off for 3rd and 4th places Keith beat Mags 7-6. The final between David and Garry was eventually quite a nail biter. After hoop 2 it was 1 all. Despite good play from both players David went on to win the next 4 hoops making it 5-1. At this point Garry staged a comeback and again with excellent play from both players clinched the game on the Golden Hoop to win the tournament.

Congratulations to all and good luck in the final Garry.

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