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Peter Dowdall R.I.P.

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Peter Dowdall R.I.P.

Peter Dowdall

Pendle & Craven Croquet Club has been deeply saddened by the death of its vice-president, Peter Dowdall, at the age of 79, after a 15 year battle with cancer.

He was introduced to croquet by a friend at Gargrave and soon became a member of the newly formed Croquet in Pendle club. The club changed its name to Pendle & Craven Croquet Club when it re-located to Earby, a move in which he was fully involved from the outset. With two other members he fitted out the interior of the newly built clubhouse. Over a number of years he served in many capacities including secretary, treasurer and finally vice president, maintaining his commitment to the end.

Always outgoing and friendly he was a true English Gentleman who will be sorely missed by his friends and colleagues in the croquet world and our sympathy is extended to his wife, Ann, and the family.

Geoff Whitaker

John Mawdsley wins Millennium Short

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John Mawdsley Wins Millenium Short

John Mawdsley being presented with the Millennium Short Trophy by Martin Bradshaw, Fylde Chairman.

Twelve players from six clubs played in three blocks. In the Semi finals, Fylde’s own Ken Harper was beaten up by Bury’s Bob Whittle who was playing dazzling Croquet and John Mawdsley steady and accurate style from Southport was enough to get the better of Howard Bowron from Penrith. Ken went on to win the plate event and was presented with a wonderful ‘plate’ of Blackpool rock. There had been a a cloudburst (conveniently) after round one, and this gave the club the chance to show off (and the players to avail) the new canopy which has been generously funded by the CA. The sun then came out and for the final the spectators drew up their chairs and settled in to watch Bob and John play. After an entertaing and close battle John pegged out. Fylde’s Chairman, Martin Bradshaw presented the trophy to John. The general tenor of the event was relaxed and fun and several players made their tournament debuts, which was one of the aims of the event.

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