LETTERS TO THE EDITOR WHAT–ER RELIEF! One of the pleasures I gain from our sport is to visit different clubs. The topic this year has usually been about the great job our volunteer lawn
DAY OUTING TO BRODSWORTH HALL (DONCASTER) CROQUET CLUB
managers have done in such difficult circumstances. When I got home I decided to do a bit of digging to see if there was any help on hand. Apparently around 60 clubs are affiliated to Croquet England and are also registered as *CASCs (Community Amateur Sports Clubs). That does not include multi-sports clubs which also may be CASCs. Water companies usually assume that 80-90% of water used is returned as sewage. That is not likely to be the case where a club is irrigating lawns. There is no exemption from water charges but it may be possible for CASCs to claim a refund in respect of two elements: 1. Non-return to Sewer Allowance (Effluent Allowance) If your club uses a water meter then the club can claim a “non-return to sewer allowance” 2. Surface Water Drainage Rebate It needs to be noted that different water companies will probably have their own rules and regulations. BTW – Is your club getting the business
Photos by Colin Barnes
After 2 months of excessive high temperatures in Norfolk I set off up the A1 to Doncaster and Brodsworth Hall Croquet Club for a 10 o’clock start. I was not disappointed; the sun never came out once during the day, and the temperature was a pleasant 20 degrees. Four lawns in front of the Hall were quickly set up, cards drawn for partners and play commenced. The range of croquet playing ability was consistently high but it was a 6 week beginner, Linda, who claimed the shot of the day when she played a jump shot, from a left side angle which was a “fluke”. The spontaneity of the unexpected never fails to delight and so it was that Brodsworth Croquet Club were delighted when I told them that they had been recommended as a club to visit for competitive recreational croquet; this was enjoyed by the spectators as they passed the lawns and by the players themselves, engrossed in their play until 3.15pm when it was time to pack everything away until next time.
Just by the croquet lawns, the autumn bedding plan gardens (which covered the area of about four courts) had just been planted with the deepest hues of russet browns, reds, oranges and yellows. A stunning autumn vista for the eyes, in contrast to the croquet players dressed in whites on the lawns. Lunch for me was a delicious baked potato with tuna mayonnaise ordered in Brodsworth Hall but eaten outside after a 3 minute wait, followed by Yorkshire strawberry ice cream. I have to say here that the water is so soft in Yorkshire it makes a cup of tea a treat. The welcome was warmly received, a new memory to add to my croquet memories. Thank you to Sheila and thank you to Brodsworth Hall Croquet Club for a great day out. Elizabeth Jarred Downham Croquet Club
rate reduction? By Klim Seabright
*If your club has been through CASC application this could make an interesting future article for the Gazette!
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