Peter Dowdall R.I.P.
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