INTRO COURSE GIVES MEMBERSHIP A BOOST
"We had a really super group this year " said Penny. "They worked so hard, paid attention and were very focused and motivated to do well." The new graduates mixed and mingled with other players over a Pimms or two and tried out their skills with skittles and tricky croquet games organised by committee member Jackie Green. Golfer Polly Smith rose to the new challenge and can't wait go get playing. "The course was very good and a lot of time and effort went into our training," she said. " I had never played croquet before, but I really like the strategy involved." Fellow graduates Liz Armstrong and Lucy Shaw were also keen. "It was a super course," said Lucy. " I had never played before and everyone concerned was so friendly and helpful."
By Stephanie Ferguson
Ben Rhydding Croquet Club have boosted membership by coaching members of the local U3A. As part of their community outreach programme they have built up a firm relationship with Ilkley and District U3A and this year's Introduction to Croquet course has been the best ever. Out of the sixteen newcomers learning the basics of golf croquet, fourteen The four-week course was led by club coach and captain Penny Clark and her team. The students braved the cold and spring rain as they got to grips with mallets, hoops, balls and more. But they had to cope with blazing heat on the lawns beside the River Wharfe in June when they were welcomed with a Pimms and Nibbles party. were so impressed that they immediately joined the club.
New recruits from left: Lucy Shaw, coach Penny Clark, Liz Armstrong and Polly Smith
With so many of the class of 2026 signing up, the BRCC membership now tops sixty, which bodes well for the future.
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