The Third European Club Tournament (our second) got underway for Reigate Priory CC on Wednesday 7 May 2025. We were drawn away at Vigo, in NW Spain, and joined by Ealing and German team Sudwest B from near Frankfurt. Our first challenge was to work out how to get to Vigo, which reminded us of the R.E.M song, All the… Read more →
It was back in April when John Bristow canvassed interest in taking part in the Croquet South East 14pt AC Doubles competition. “We have entered for many years with fluctuating fortune,” he wrote. “It is a good opportunity for the less experienced … with guidance in a doubles environment.” He reiterated his message as he and I plus Claire and Paul… Read more →
Nine players dressed in blue took to the lawn on Sunday 27th April for the Reigate heat of the national Charity One Ball competition. Blue is the colour of the Alzheimer’s Society which was the nominated charity this year. We raised a very impressive £146 from the entry fees, donations and sales of cake, which entitles two Reigate players to… Read more →
Seeing as there’s no croquet to be played at the moment, it means there’s some time for reflection on how some members got into croquet in the first place. First up is club Secretary Simon Ling, and his story (or at least some of it!) is below. If you have a croquet story you’d like to share (not just Reigate… Read more →