Starting in April, the Camerton and Peasedown Croquet Club are offering a beginners course for anyone wishing to take up a new sport.
Croquet has been a quintessentially British sport, dating back to the early 1800s. For most people, it invokes the memory of the famous scene from Alice in Wonderland in the Queen of Hearts garden, however, when it comes to the real thing, there are no flamingos in sight. Instead, it is both a battle of skill, tactic and often, a large dollop of luck, doing what you can to beat your opponent to the hoop to win the game. It is a game that can be played by both young and old, making it a family-friendly activity for all.
The club is always looking to introduce the sport to more people across the area, and this year it is no different. They will be running their Annual Beginners Course, which runs over five Sunday afternoons, from 2nd April to 7th May (excluding Easter). At the end of the course, you have the option of joining the club to learn even more at a cost of less than most gyms, as well as having the opportunity to take part in competitions throughout the region.
One person who took up this offer last year, Andy Loaks, said: ‘The beginners’ course is excellently tutored by highly qualified and experienced players. You learn the ins-and-outs of this intriguing game in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. If the course was on TripAdvisor, it would get five stars!’
With the freedom to play at any time, even after work, as well as at weekends, Andy has progressed and will be playing in the Golf Croquet Association’s Southern League Tournament this year. You could too if you so wished.
For more information, prices or to book your place, please contact Brian Wilson: on 01225 708540 or Mo Boys, on: 07929 733640, or visit the website: www.camertonpeasedowncroquet.co.uk
Malcolm Evans