Croquet Club


Anyone for Croquet? Wrington Vale Croquet club starts the season again on Thursday 14 April. We play each Thursday at Wrington Recreation Ground from 2.30pm and we very much welcome new players. We have a keen, but by no means over-skilful list of members, so newcomers needn't fear not knowing too much about the game. We are all there to learn. Some people may have played years ago and have forgotten many of the rules. Others may have played elsewhere recently and could teach us all a few new tactics. Whatever your experience, everyone interested in the game will be most welcome. One of the essentials to have is a good sense of humour: we play, we learn and we also laugh. So we look forward to seeing you on Thursday 14 April and any subsequent Thursday. If you would like to find out more about the club please contact Peter Owen on 01934863180 or Richard Dent on 01934 861070.

Richard Dent 861070

Croquet is nothing if not a tactical game ....
	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 Thursday afternoon during the summer at Wrington 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. If you would like more details please contact either Peter Owen on 863180 or Richard Dent.