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Close Pendle B Tournament Goes to Liz Wilson

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Liz Wilson Wins Pendle B Tournament (15 May 2016)

Barry Keen presents Pendle B Level Trophy to Liz Wilson (photo: Peter Wilson)
Barry Keen presents Pendle B Level Trophy to Liz Wilson (photo: Peter Wilson)

Liz Wilson (Fylde CC) and Andy Brandwood (Pendle & Craven CC) both achieved 4/5 in this weekend Swiss tournament. The tie break resolved it in Liz’s favour, (who beat who – Liz beat Andy). The play was generally of a high standard although everyone had problems with running the tightly set hoops which made for interactive games. The whole atmosphere was convivial and the catering was very well received all helped on by Sunshine.  The event was well managed by Peter Wilson.

CA Women defeat Fed Fellas’

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Boys Second Best at Bury

Miranda Chapman in action against David Openshaw (photo: Derek Deadman)
Miranda Chapman in action against David Openshaw (photo: Derek Deadman)

The CA Women won an inaugural match against the reigning Division 2 Inter-County Champions, Lancashire. The match was held to be a success and it is hoped that it can be repeated next year.

Of the match itself, James Hawkins writes:

The CA Women’s Squad played members of the Lancashire Inter-Counties squad at Bury’s Whitehead Park on 7/8 May. The Women won the match 6-3. The new lawns needed particular care from the players, resulting in several long matches. The outcome could have tipped in favour of either team, but congratulation to the Women for a deserved victory.

Results (Lancashire names first):

Paul Rigge and Lee Hartley beat Ailsa Lines and Beatrice McGlen -6T +17 +17;  James Hawkins and John Haslam beat Annabel McDiarmid and Liz Wilson +14 +11;  Dave Nick and Peter Wilson lost to Miranda Chapman and Sylvia Steer -1T -2T.

David Openshaw lost to Miranda Chapman -23 -20; James Hawkins lost to Annabel McDiarmid -12 -23;  Paul Rigge lost to Ailsa Lines -18 -8;  Dave Nick beat Beatrice McGlen +2 +21;  John Haslam lost to Liz Wilson -2T app ret;  Peter Wilson lost to Sylvia Steer -11 -1T.

 

A Croquet Opportunity For You

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TOO LATE – Post now filled by James Hawkins and John Haslam

URGENT – SITUATION VACANT – URGENT

The Federation Festival of Croquet takes place at Southport on the weekend of 25/26 June 2016.

Festival crowd enjoying the Southport sunshine
Festival crowd enjoying the Southport sunshine

HELP !!!

We do not have anyone to manage the Festival this year – can you do it?

Before you say NO, think about it, this is what you need to do:

* Liz Wilson will send you the team entries for each Croquet discipline
* You work out a schedule for each discipline competition
* Liaise with Southport Secretary to identify the lawns required
* Produce the paperwork to give to each team captain on the day.
* There will be Manager Assistants to help you on the day(s)
* All you need do on the day is welcome everyone and get them started
* Throughout the event keep an eye on results coming in from your Assistants.
* At the end, say a few kind words and announce the Winners
* You then receive a huge vote of thanks from the assembled multitude
* You go down in history as a hero, nay a legend, and with grateful thanks from the Federation.

Can you do it?  It is a challenge, but not impossible, and plenty of support will be available – Liz, Garry, myself,  in fact any member of the Federation Committee.

Interested ? – Please contact Liz Wilson (Liz@palnet.co.uk ) or Garry Wilson (garry.wilson@vodafoneemail.co.uk) as soon as possible.

Think not what the Federation can do for you, but what you can do for the Federation !!!

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