Club

Croquet

Wrest Park

Beds & Herts League 2025

v Watford (home)     1 May     won 4-2

John Bevington (½) and Peter Aspinall (12) beat Geoff Johnson (3) and Arthur Reed (4) +7t

George Collin (1) and Tim Brewer (2½) beat Simon Hathrell (-1) and Andre Machell (4½) +21

John Bevington lost to Simon Hathrell -12

George Collin beat Geoff Johnson +22

Tim Brewer beat Arthur Reed +10t

Peter Aspinall lost to Andre Machell -5

David Marsh had to pull out with a dodgy knee, but was able to come along and offer support. Peter Aspinall stepped in as replacement, and he and John held on for a win on time on lawn 4 after George and Tim’s win on lawn 2, which had everyone in trouble at hoop 2 where any approach had to allow for a distinct swing from left to right. 2-0 became 3-0 after lunch when George beat Geoff, but after two losses Tim got the better of Arthur to seal the win.

 A warm and sunny day - the Glorious First of May indeed - and we were grateful for the shelter of the gazebo. Elsewhere the farmer was busy cutting grass in the field opposite, which was raked and collected the following day.

Geoff Johnson and Tim Brewer watch their opponents on lawn 4, while David Marsh keeps an eye on Peter Aspinall and Andre Machell on lawn 2.

Another type of mowing. The six specks in the sky are red kites.

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