This page recognises and appreciates the work and generosity of the Club’s present and past members, and includes dedications for those dear members who have died recently.
THANK YOU
To all our Club members who work behind the scenes to make the Club one to which we are proud to belong.
The Croquet Association (now Croquet England) has accepted the Committee’s recommendation in 2024 to award the following two members a Diploma recognising their services to croquet and their Club:
Mr John Crisford for his untiring contributions on the lawns and grounds, his being a huge resource into where to find things in the Clubhouse and maintenance sheds, how they work and how they got there. He has been a loyal member of the Club committee for many years, has captained one of the SECF League Handicap teams and continues to be a member of the recruitment team introducing potential new members to the game of croquet.
Dr Mike Cockburn who qualified as a coach and as a referee, joining the Committee in 2008 and undertaking an 8-year term as Chair two years later. He led the renovations of the Clubhouse with the determined efforts of Caroline and Ray Cosham below. Mike was elected vice president in 2018 and his wise counsel throughout his membership is always appreciated.
In 2022 the following members received the Croquet England Diploma:
To Ray and Caroline Cosham in particular for their project management of the recent restoration and development of the Clubhouse.
To Sandra Rowe for her administrative skills, in particular in managing and organising visitor events and coordinating catering.
DEDICATIONS
Lest we forget
Jim and Pat Lawford, long time members and supporters of the club.
THIS WEBSITE
This website has kindly been donated in memory of Tim Smith, beloved husband of Hilary Smith. Tim served as Club Treasurer for eleven years.
Tim's dedication