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Just some of the regulars!!
Just some of the regulars!!
Introduction
Introduction
Melbourn U3A regulars play Golf Croquet on a Wednesday morning during the season with the emphasis firmly on enjoyment. Occasionally we will play the fun games of Crittles - a cross between Croquet and Skittles, or Croquennis - a cross between Tennis and Croquet.
Melbourn U3A regulars play Golf Croquet on a Wednesday morning during the season with the emphasis firmly on enjoyment. Occasionally we will play the fun games of Crittles - a cross between Croquet and Skittles, or Croquennis - a cross between Tennis and Croquet.
The regular group of players also runs social events during the year. We have a nearby pub after all!
The regular group of players also runs social events during the year. We have a nearby pub after all!
Joining the Group
Joining the Group
To join in, you must be a member of Melbourn U3A. Once a member of the U3A, you will receive the contact details for the Croquet group and you will receive a monthly newsletter that details what the Croquet group have been doing.
To join in, you must be a member of Melbourn U3A. Once a member of the U3A, you will receive the contact details for the Croquet group and you will receive a monthly newsletter that details what the Croquet group have been doing.
Unless you have played Golf Croquet before, you would normally take a Beginners course to familiarise yourself with the game. There is usually one course a year. It is popular, so you need to get in touch with the U3A Croquet Groups contact person as given in the Melbourn U3A literature and ask to be put on a register of interest. This will enable you to be one of the first to hear about new courses.
Unless you have played Golf Croquet before, you would normally take a Beginners course to familiarise yourself with the game. There is usually one course a year. It is popular, so you need to get in touch with the U3A Croquet Groups contact person as given in the Melbourn U3A literature and ask to be put on a register of interest. This will enable you to be one of the first to hear about new courses.
Bear in mind the number eligible to join the course is dependent on the capacity of the lawn to take new players. We can manage 16 in the group reasonably.
Bear in mind the number eligible to join the course is dependent on the capacity of the lawn to take new players. We can manage 16 in the group reasonably.
If you do decide to join the Croquet Group, also bear in mind there is a green fee per session of £3. This money together with the clubs other income provides for the upkeep of the lawn and equipment (good second hand lawn mowers of the right size are approx £4000) as well as the provision of or replacement of general use mallets (just over £140 each) and other equipment.
If you do decide to join the Croquet Group, also bear in mind there is a green fee per session of £3. This money together with the clubs other income provides for the upkeep of the lawn and equipment (good second hand lawn mowers of the right size are approx £4000) as well as the provision of or replacement of general use mallets (just over £140 each) and other equipment.
News
News
We have been playing since mid-Summer 2021
We have been playing since mid-Summer 2021
The Regular Season starts on the third week of April or thereabouts and ends on the last Friday of September, or earlier for lawn dressing if needed. Just occasionally we can extend play for a week or two!.
The Regular Season starts on the third week of April or thereabouts and ends on the last Friday of September, or earlier for lawn dressing if needed. Just occasionally we can extend play for a week or two!.
The U3A Melbourn Croquet Group is now at capacity on Wednesday mornings.
The U3A Melbourn Croquet Group is now at capacity on Wednesday mornings.
There might be a course for a limited number of beginners starting in 2022. To register your interest get in contact with John Hall on 01223 846351
There might be a course for a limited number of beginners starting in 2022. To register your interest get in contact with John Hall on 01223 846351
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