07/12/11 Christmas Lunch - nineteen members met for Christmas Lunch at the Inn on the Lake. The weather would have been perfect for a game of croquet but nonetheless members enjoyed the meal and those who were hibernating for the winter season also had an opportunity to catch up with the hardier ones who continue to play in the Winter League.
02/10/11 Triumph in the Longman Club Team Cup 2011 for Guildford & Godalming. Saturday saw the team of Mark Godfrey (captain), Arthur Lindley, Mike Thompson and Stephen Stuart Matthews defeat Ealing in the semi-final at Surbiton. This was the second time the club had reached the final and on Sunday the same team met Nottingham. At lunchtime Guildford & Godalming were 2-1 down but tension rose as the teams came level at 3-3 later in the afternoon with just one game to complete. It was a nail biting time as scores in this last game were level as time was called. All eyes were on the players, the captain telephoned a running commentary back to the club as in the closing moments Mike Thompson clinched matters winning the game on the ‘golden hoop’. Congratulations to the team on winning our first national competition and also to Andrew Fewster, Robert Bateson and Ian Fugeman who played in the earlier rounds which enabled the club to reach the semi-finals.
27/09/11 New for 2011 - October 2011 to March 2012 Golf Croquet Handicap Competition open to all GGCC members with a golf croquet handicap. Entries by 5 October please.
26/09/11 End of Season Social & Presentation of Awards
Who: members and their partners
What: a social evening with a ‘bring and share’ buffet
When: Tuesday evening, 18 October 2011
25/09/11 Twenty members turned out for the End of Season Golf Croquet Competition. Members played as many games as possible and there was fierce but friendly competition throughout the day, spiced by the mystery of the formula the manager was applying to determine the outcome. Andrea Huxley was the clear winner whilst Barry Gould won the prize for the most games played. Congratulations to Andrea and thanks to Mark Godfrey who devised and managed the competition.
20/09/11 All England Final - Andrew Fewster reports that it was a very enjoyable tournament despite some awful weather at times. He won some and lost some and comments that he had some close games that could have gone either way. Handicaps ranged from 0 to 20, and the youngest competitor (the winner) was a 14 year old on a handicap of 14.
11/09/11 Ian Fugeman retained the Chapman Challenge Cup at this weekend’s Intermediate/High Bisquers’ Tournament. Following the ‘all play all format’ there was a tie between Ian and Eileen Gallagher resulting in in a final play-off between them. The result for Ian was +3 on time. Photos....
06/09/11 Mike H reports .... the Golf Croquet Handicap squad played their 4th and final match in the SECF Golf Croquet League on Tuesday, 6 September against Woking. Conditions were, to put it mildly, somewhat taxing! A mixture of strong winds and virtually horizontal rain for the first two hours of a three-hour match. Everybody got soaked! The teams were relatively evenly balanced. G & G got off to a good start, winning the two opening doubles, but Woking fought back, winning the round of four singles by 3-1, leaving the match nicely balanced at 3-3 going into the final round of one double and two singles. Time to gird the loins, and G&G duly obliged by making a clean sweep, thus winning the match 6-3.
Summary of our first season in the SECF Golf Croquet Handicap League: Played 4 Won 3 Lost 1
Thanks to the eight people who played in the matches this year – in no particular order, Colin Ellery, Barry Gould, Joan West, Charles Martin, Tony Mrozinski, Mike Thompson, Andrea Huxley and Mike Huxley. We’ll try to involve more players next year.
Thanks to the eight people who played in the matches this year – in no particular order, Colin Ellery, Barry Gould, Joan West, Charles Martin, Tony Mrozinski, Mike Thompson, Andrea Huxley and Mike Huxley. We’ll try to involve more players next year.
05/09/11 All England Area Final - Stephen Stuart Matthews and Andrew Fewster went through to the area finals at Surbiton. Stephen reports that whilst he unfortunately was not on form, Andrew played well and came 2nd in the area final, winning 4 out of his 5 games. Congratulations to Andrew on reaching the final at Sidmouth and best wishes for the event on 17 & 18 September.
02/09/11 A disappointing result in our 3rd SECF U League match losing at home to Surbiton 3:5.
25/08/11 Through to the semi-finals of the Longman Team Cup ..... Congratulations to our team on winning their quarter-final in an away match against Sussex at Southwick. This takes us through to the semi-finals for the second year running. The semi-finals and finals will be played on Saturday and Sunday, 1 and 2 October at Surbiton. For further details see the CA web site.
25/08/11 A surprise ‘cake and champagne’ tea was laid on to celebrate David & Joan’s Diamond Wedding Anniversary. After torrential rain in the morning the skies cleared to a glorious blue, David & Joan turned up on time for a pre-arranged match and members had the pleasure of raising their glasses in celebration. Photos....
20/08/11 SECF U League - our second match of the season was away to Ealing. The weather was dry in the morning but the afternoon games started in fairly heavy rain which gradually cleared by mid-afternoon. Arthur Lindley was in good form throughout the day but other members of the team were less consistent. The match went to Ealing 4 games to 3. Our next match is at home to Surbiton on Friday, 2 September.
17/08/11 Once again we had pleasure in hosting the mid-Surrey Federation of Townswomen’s Guilds annual croquet tournament. 18 teams played a total of 78 matches and competition for the cup was close right to the end when team ‘Jack Jones’ aka Barbara won by a hairsbreadth. Competitors and supporters relaxed over a leisurely picnic lunch and best of all the weather stayed fine, if cloudy, throughout the day. Photos....
11/08/11 Another success in the SECF Golf Croquet League...... Today we played our third match in this league, away to Surbiton. The team report that they won 8 games to 1, 59 hoops to 40. Once again we congratulate our team (Mike Huxley, Andrea Huxley, Barry Gould & Joan West)on their performance.
06/08/11 SECF U league - Arthur Lindley reports that our team had a successful day in our home fixture against Reigate. The final results were Guildford & Godalming 4, Reigate 3. Congratulations to the team and thank you to Arthur for arrangements on the day.
31/07/11 Longman Cup - we’re through to the quarter-finals. Congratulations to our team who won their match against Watford on Saturday.
26/07/11 Mike Huxley reports on our second match in the SECF Golf Croquet League. ‘Not quite such a good result as our first match. Dogmersfield were our second ever opponents in the SECF Golf Croquet League on 26 July. A very enjoyable match was won by Dogmersfield 5 games to 4 (though G&G actually scored more hoops 49 to 46). A good time was had by all, though.’
25/07/11 David Marsh was the winner of the B-Level Advanced Weekend Tournament held on 23-24 July 2011. He was presented with the Frank Rendall Trophy by Tony Mrozinski, Hon President of GGCC.
18/07/11 Congratulations to Mike Huxley who won one of the Hamptworth B-Level handicap Golf Croquet Tournaments (16 & 17 August). The weekend was split into two separate one-day tournaments, with handicaps ranging from 3 to 9. Mike was runner-up in the Saturday tournament and winner of the Sunday tournament. He reports it was tough going, giving bisques away to everybody else!
27/06/11 The weather for the Advanced Open Weekend Tournament on 25 & 26 June was perfect for those who like the sun. The tournament was won by Chris Farthing and so the Godalming and Guildford Crown will grace his trophy cupboard for a further year. For full details of the tournament follow the link to the CA web site.
15/0611 Forty members and guests enjoyed a candle lit buffet by the lawns and as the full moon rose played croquet by moonlight well into the night.
01/06/11 Croquet by Candlelight
Who: members and their partners
What: an evening of croquet with a ‘bring and share’ buffet following the successful format of our end of season social.
When: Tuesday evening, 14 June 2011 - starting with our club evening and playing on by moonlight and candlelight (it’s the closest Tuesday to full moon)
Where: around the lawns at the club
25/05/11 SECF Golf Handicap League - Mike Huxley reports that Guildford & Godalming beat Preston Manor 8 games to 1 and by 62 hoops to 34 in a home match. This is the first time we have entered this league and our first game. Congratulations to our team (Colin Ellery, Andrea Huxley, Mike Huxley and Tony Mrozinski) on their success.
22/05/11 Our team, comprising Mark Godfrey, Mike Huxley, Arthur Lindley, Stephen Stuart Matthews and Alan Brown, successfully competed in the SECF Team Doubles (Association) held at Southwick. It is good to see the trophy back at our Club for the third time.