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Eccles Double Croquet Celebration

14 July 2014 by Jean Hargreaves

Ken Eccles Wins Regional B Level Golf Croquet

Ken Eccles Receiving his trophy from David Barrett
Ken Eccles Receiving his trophy from David Barrett

Following a late drop out 7 players enjoyed the beautiful sunshine at Heaton Park to battle it out for the Bury CC National B Level Golf tournament. Play was all play all with many keenly fought games several of which went to the Golden Hoop.

The eventual winner with 5 out of 6 wins was Ken Eccles. Keeping it in the family Margaret Eccles came second by virtue of winning her last game. There was a tie on wins for third place but taking into account net points and then who beat who David Widdison took the honour.

Congratulations to all and good luck in the final Ken.

2014, Bury, Federation, News

Brian Storey – Last Croquet Winner in Heaton Park?

7 July 2014 by Paul Rigge

Heaton Park 5/6th July, Mid Summer Advanced Croquet Tournament

Hosted by Bury CC, Managed by Bury member Paul Rigge.
Advanced Summer Silver Trophy: Winner – Brian Storey.
Players at Bury Advanced Summmer Tournament
Players at Bury Advanced Summer Tournament

This last advanced croquet tournament at Heaton Park was almost a mini county affair with Middlesex, Cheshire & Lancashire all well represented. The bowling greens are still being badly damaged by rabbits but the courts were created to avoid the worst sand filled pits and transplanted areas.

Saturday morning broke gray & dull as all gathered, but before the first games had finished the sun had broke through and the clouds rolled back. This being the only tournament in the country played this weekend (again) to be bathed in sunshire for the duration.

The format was all play all in untimed games across two balanced blocks leading to a KO. Brian yet again remining unbeaten and retaining the silverware for another year.

Nick Parish bt Tom Griffith +17
Dave Nick bt David Barrett +26
Brian Storey bt Derek Knight +14
Paul Rigge bt Francois Garcia +3
Andy Brandwood bt Eugene Chang +14
Nick Parish bt David Barrett +17tp
Paul Rigge bt Derek Knight +26tp
Brian Storey bt Eugene Chang +17
Dave Nick bt Andy Brandwood +11
Tom Griffith bt Francois Garcia +6
Paul Rigge bt Eugene Chang +24tp
Brian Storey bt Dave Nick +8tp
Tom Griffith bt Derek Knight +22
Nick Parish bt Andy Brandwood +14
David Barrett bt Francois Garcia +17
Dave Nick bt Tom Griffith +11
Nick Parish bt Paul Rigge +26tp
Derek Knight bt Andy Brandwood +25
Brian Storey bt Francois Garcia +14
Eugene Chang bt David Barrett +9
Paul Rigge bt Dave Nick +23
Brian Storey bt Nick Parish +3otp
Tom Griffith bt Eugene Chang +9
Derek Knight bt David Barrett +4
Andy Brandwood bt Francois Garcia +8
Brian Storey bt Paul Rigge +4
Dave Nick bt Nick Parish +24
Eugene Chang bt Derek Knight +8
Andy Brandwood bt Tom Griffith +1t

2014, Bury, News

THE PODS ARE COMING

5 July 2014 by Chris Alvey

Join a Coaching Pod Now!

Free informal Advanced play coaching for A and B class players at North West Clubs

 

The North West Federation and the CA are setting up 2 “coaching pods” in the North West.  These are relatively informal groups that will facilitate the sharing of knowledge, help establish informal mentoring arrangements and generally raise the standard of play of A and B class players.

 

Each pod session will be two to three hours long covering a particular topic e.g. lift leaves, openings, pegged-out endings and generally held on weekday evenings but might also sometimes be held at weekends.

 

Bury Croquet Club will host its first pod on the evening of Thursday 17th July.

Bowdon Croquet Club will host pods on the evenings of Tuesday 12th August, Tuesday 9th September and Tuesday 14th October (the second Tuesday of the month).

 

All North West players are invited to attend either or both venues at no charge.

If you are a CA member and wish to participate please register now.

Full details and registration at – www.croquet.org.uk

or Email Matt Holmes at Bury – themattholmes@aol.com

or Email Christine Irwin at Bowdon – christine.e.irwin@gmail.com

2014, Bowdon, Bury, Coaching, Federation, News

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