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Hello all.

We’ve had fabulous weather over the last few days and everyone wants to know when the lawns will be ready for play again.

The new groundsman, Rupert, made some fantastic improvements to the grass last year but the ground is still soggy and spongy and he has been unable to do the first cut until today.  Even if we don’t get much more rain in the next few weeks it will still take a while to get the grass sorted and for the ground firm enough to play on.  

Paul is planning to mark out the hoop holes over Easter but that’s no guarantee we’ll be able to play. We don’t want to undo the progress we’ve made with the grass by trampling it into mud! 

All things being equal it’s unlikely we’ll be playing before the AGM on 10th April but we will keep it under review and let everybody know if that changes.

While our own lawns are closed for the winter, don’t forget that courses are available at The Sussex County Croquet Club, Victoria Road, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4DJ  Tel: 01273 591874

Here is the academy prospectus

This is just to confirm the date and time of the Croquet Club Christmas Dinner on Wednesday 16th December at 7:30. (this date has also been added to the Diary)

The menu choices are here: 
http://foxandhoundsfuntington.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/XMASMENU2015b.pdf

Look forward to seeing you there.

​Peter Raper

The results are in.

The weather turned out cool but sunny and twenty participants all played five rounds of our very own version of croquet, “The Fishbourne Game”. 

The result was in doubt until Joan Simms took the final hoop of the day to win three of her five games with a total hoop score of 11. Joyce Parkin also won three games and was declared runner-up with 10 hoops.

Thank you Brian, for organising the competition and presenting the trophy to Joan, who now has her name on it for the second time in five years. It was great to see such a large turn out for the last tournament of the year.

The Full Results Sheet can be downloaded here.

Just a quick post to remind everyone about the final club tournament of the year. We have 20 players lined up to take part in our very own Fishbourne Game on Sunday, competing for the “Fishbourne” Trophy.  This is the fifth year of the competition which will be managed by Brian Shipman who sponsored the trophy.

The action starts at 10:00 a.m.  Bring your own lunch and there is a £3.00 entrance fee to compete. 

Note on Dress Code. We are aware that the weather is likely to be cool and cloudy on Sunday, so “Warm” is more important than “White”.

Peter Raper

Last years results are here.

Well, despite the heavy rain that started at 9:45, three hours before the weather forecast suggested, we did play today as promised, “come rain or shine”. We started just after 10:00 and finished about 3:00 in glorious sunshine.

After everyone had played five games, Paul Robinson emerged as a clear winner having won all five. 
Former club chairman, Brian Shipman was second with four games. 

John Uwins, who won the event last year, presented the Simon Parkin Cup to Paul Robinson.

Thanks to Paul for organising the “order of play” and to Ena for keeping score and everyone who turned up to play or support us.

Photos by Margaret Cooper

Peter Raper

Thanks also to Joyce Parkin and her family for the Simon Parkin Cup in memory of her husband who passed away last year.

The Simon Parkin Cup tournament is on tomorrow Sunday 23rd July, come rain or shine!

The weather forecast is currently showing light showers in the afternoon, but who knows!

Please come along in time for a briefing at 9:45 a.m. and we can make a prompt start at 10:00.

Don’t forget the £3.00 entrance fee and lunch.

Good luck to all.

Peter Raper

Hi everyone,

Congratulations and thanks to all club members who have taken part in matches against our neighbouring clubs.

We have been slow to update the results, but it’s time for a catchup.
May 8. Bognor Golf Friendly (home) – Won – 7/2
May 15. Littlehampton Golf Friendly (away) – Won – 6/3
June 5. West Worthing SECF Golf Handicap League (home) – Won 5/4
June 9. Worthing SECF Golf Handicap League (away) – Lost 4/5
June 23. West Worthing Golf Friendly (away) – Lost 4/5 
June 29. West Wittering Golf Friendly (away) – Won 7/5. The team was Lynne, Edward, Joyce, John, Margaret and Linda.

So Won Four and Lost Two to date. We look forward to the rest of the season.

Peter

p.s. If anyone has further details to add about individual matches, please add a comment here.

Just a quick reminder that entries are now closed for this competition which will tale place on Sunday 5th July. Be prepared for a prompt start at 10:00 a.m. and don’t forget your lunch.

It could be a long hot day!

Peter

Many apologies to Jane who won this on Wednesday 17th June. Sorry Jane, but you might have to write your own match report.

Update 1/7/2015
Still no details of the scores, but Margaret has now sent me a couple of pictures of the prize giving so here is a little picture gallery.

Peter

The Rankings for the Level Play Golf Ladder on Friday 5th June were as follows.
Starting positions in column 2.

 1.   1. Brian S
 2.   5. Neil H
 3.   8. Edward
 4.   2. Linda
 5.   3. Carole
 6.   4. Colin La
 7.   6. Brian P
 8. 10. Peter
 9.   7. Joyce
10. 12. Sally
11.  9. Lynne
12. 11. Jane H
13. 13. Janet M

Peter