Croquet is a great sport, and our club provides an environment to enjoy it both socially and competitively. For new members, we offer all the equipment, coaching, and playing facilities you’ll need to get going. For more experienced players we offer the chance to play competitively, both at home and representing the club outside.
There is a full programme of friendly matches with other clubs, competition play in the Yorkshire and Cross-Pennine Leagues, internal club competitions and a full calendar of social events.
Members can also book the lawns subject to availability.
Organised Sessions
We organise club afternoons during the playing season (April to September) as follows:
Monday: 2:00pm to 4:00pm followed by tea and biscuits in the Village Hall
Thursday: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Friday: 2:00pm to 4:00pm followed by tea and biscuits in the Village Hall
Saturday: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
On all these club afternoons members are welcome to turn up and play without booking in advance. We usually play a series of doubles games with everyone included and pairings changing for each game. All abilities are welcome to come and join in.
Club evenings
We organise club evenings as follows:
Tuesday: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Wednesday: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Again, all members are welcome to turn up and play without booking in advance.
Coaching sessions
We organise coaching sessions most Thursday lunchtimes during the playing season. Our registered coach helps members of all abilities between 12:00noon and 1:00pm to develop their play. Whether it be the basics for beginners or specifics around strategy, everyone is welcome. There is a WhatsApp group for everyone interested in these sessions to enable communication about when they are happening and who is planning to attend.
Social Events
The following social events will be taking place during the 2025 playing season:
- Pimm’s afternoons – Thursday 26th June and Thursday 28th August
- Afternoon teas – Thursday 22nd May and Thursday 31st August
- End of season annual supper – Friday 26th September
How to get in touch
The club is actively recruiting new members, either beginners or more experienced players, of any age. If you are interested please contact – Secretary, Lindy Wainwright 01765 676298, 07778 062344 or Chair, Jill Barraclough (01765 600687, 07801 258988).
Read more about and where we play and the history of the club.
Croquet Organisations
The club is a member of the Yorkshire Federation, which coordinates clubs in the region, and organises leagues, development and coaching throughout Yorkshire.
We’re also a member club of the Croquet Association, which is the governing body for croquet throughout England and Wales.