Four years ago, we hosted a visit from a group of members of Penrith and North Lakes Croquet Club. This year, they invited us to pay them a return visit. So at the beginning of May, four of our players braved the unseasonal weather for a trip to Cumbria where they were joined, delighfully, by Derek who ventured down from the frozen north.
Debbie reports that they had a great time. The croquet was played on good lawns to the sounds and views of sheep on the fells behind.
“We (Helen, Graham, Joe, Derek and I) played a mixture of full and short, singles and doubles. The oppo were warm and welcoming to our party (excellent scones and millionaire’s shortbread), and we had some testing match-ups. Over 2 days we played 26 games in total… and BERCC won 14-12.”
So, well done to all involved in a close-fought contest of friendly rivalry. The party exend their thanks to Penrith for their warm welcome and to John Henderson for organising the games.
