John Feeny is the new Bishop Monkton Croquet Club Men’s Champion after the annual tournament held on August 5th.
John won all three of his games in the round robin competition with Trevor Wood second (2 wins), Colin Philpott third (1 win) and Malcom Hanson fourth (no wins).
Matches in the tournament were longer than usual, played with the winner being the first to ten hoops and with no time limit. The game between John Feeny and Colin Philpott lasted an hour and a quarter!
Thanks to Lesley Wood for organising the competition.
“An excellent day’s croquet on a dry and mainly sunny day was enjoyed by fourteen members who took part in the annual club doubles tournament on July 31st.
Hilary and Colin Philpott ran out eventual winners in the seven pairs all-play-all competition. They won four and drew two of their matches. Lesley and Trevor Wood finished runners-up with three wins and a superior hoop difference to Chris and John Feeny and Kathryn and Martin Bethell who each recorded three wins as well.
Many thanks to Lesley Wood for organising the tournament.
The club men’s singles tournament takes place next Wednesday (5th August) and the Women’s Singles on Wednesday 26th August.”
A close result from our Friendly at Ben Rhydding on the 17th July. We were just 3 hoops behind at lunch, then fell back slightly, so the final score was Ben Rhydding 98 Bishop Monkton 90
Returning to Hunstanton as defending champion Chris Higgins found the first day tough narrowly missing the cut. However, Sunday proved more rewarding and despite a difficult opponent in the final and comedy lawn emerged victorious with victory in the Plate competition.
On a sunny day and perfect conditions we welcomed 6 members from Middlesbrough Croquet Club for a friendly match. Our team of 10 provided 2 extra players for them. We had a friendly and enjoyable day with plenty of light-hearted moments. Bishop Monkton prevailed with a winning score of 147 to 105.
A good day for Bishop Monkton in the League Level Play match with Ripon Spa. In blistering temperatures, we recorded an impressive victory – winning 11-1 (78-54 on hoops scored). Jo-Ann Hughes and Colin Philpott won all their games and Gill Brent won four out of five with her only defeat coming by the narrowest of margins (6-5). Well done team.
Yorkshire Federation Open Doubles Tournament, York 17 June
Amidst the playground full of screeches and laughter, Yorkshire Water digging up the road, and the chug of an old VW camper Bob Strover, Robb Wainwright, Chris Higgins and I honed in on each hoop like trophies.
Despite the constant noise, hoops were claimed and some not as we exchanged looks of disbelief in amongst the giggles.
It was a lovely day with familiar opponents from clubs across our beautiful county.
Lionel Stock (Manager) blasting time with his air horn gave the two extra shots before ending each game. What he didn’t realise was folk took more time to take those shots extending each game beyond the 45 minutes allowed. Nevertheless, he thoroughly enjoyed striding between the two lawns with the blaster above his head – with hundred of kiddies in the park thinking it was time to go back to class!
Seven games, all double banked, played in glorious sunshine, colour coded and beautifully designed on paper, charted us through the day. Only I got confused with the beauty of the displays and sent the guys to the wrong lawn! That’ll teach me to understand numbers! 😁
Double trouble reigned with Chris and I bringing home the trophy for the second year running with Robb and Bob a close second. I say bringing home the shield, but it was only a photo opportunity!
Thanks for a lovely day fellas – it was fascinating to hear all about men’s health on the bus back to Askham Bar! By the way – you’re the best!
