It’s roughly half-way through the year, so at CPCC, members have been taking part in a range of competitions against other clubs.
So far this year, CPCC has won a number of matches. The High-Handicap Team, including some of this year’s beginners, are on a winning streak. One match was won by 13-to-7, and the other by 11½-to-8½.
Both matches took place in the recent hot and humid weather, but that did not stop the CPCC team from playing some of their best croquet. The team had to hold their nerve as our opponents started to ‘pull back’, but our steadfast play won the day. In both matches every member won a game – some won them all! It is certain that handicaps will tumble and other members will have to improve their skills!
The Club also takes part in National Competitions – a team of four travelled to Nottingham to take part in the Murphy Cup. This match of singles and doubles brought out our best play and many games were won or lost by just one or two points.
Eventually CPCC won by four, and so we are looking forward to meeting our opponents in the Semi-Final – watch this space!
Brian Wilson