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Croquet is not a game for just the elderly retired and amiable Vicars. It combines thought, tactics, a decent eye and good humour. It can also be a trifle aggressive, depending on the players and the state of the game.
Wrington Vale Croquet Club will begin the new season on Wednesday 2 April at the Recreation ground at 2.30 p.m.
All existing members and, of course, new ones will be most welcome. We play form 2.30 until 4pm -ish, break for tea and, if weather and light allow, continue as long as players wish.
It is a friendly, not-too-skillful and enjoyable sport, and the club hopes to build up the numbers of members so we can also play on Thursday afternoons.
So, as Spring promises to be up and coming by the start of April, we look forward to seeing you. All kit is provided. Just come and be ready to have an interesting afternoon.
If you would like further details please contact me or Peter Owen (tel.863180).
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Wrington Vale Croquet Club, started in 2006, has had an active and enjoyable life so far. With 20 members (although not all are regular players) we meet every Wednesday afternoon (and sometimes Thursdays also) during the summer at the Recreation ground.
Croquet is a game that has a number of varieties, played on either a full-sized (48yard by 32yard) 'court' or a half- sized court. It is thought to have evolved from the game 'paille-maille' played in Languedoc, France in the 13th century. It came to England in the early 19th century and was one of the most popular outdoor sports by 1850. It is becoming very popular again and there are several active clubs in Somerset, Nailsea and Glastonbury being two of the best. There is also an excellent club in Bristol.
Croquet is not just a game for the aged with time on their hands. Many young people have developed great skill and play at international level. It is uncomplicated but, even at the lower levels, requires thought, a reasonable eye and definitely a sense of humour!
We do not yet play against other clubs although we are hoping to visit the Bristol 'courts' in the near future to see how the game is really played.
If you are looking for a pastime which is not too strenuous, is played in the open air, requires only a modicum of skill (and with very pleasant people!) please join us.
This season is just about to close for the winter but we shall restart in April 2008. If you would like more details please contact either Peter Owen on 863180 or me.
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