Wonthaggi Croquet Club

10/09/2026

This morning a few of us turned up for a singles practice and getting the courts ready for pennant next week only to be interrupted by a huge bang and smoke and flames coming from a house opposite the club and next door to one of our members homes. He shot of to see what was wrong while we rang triple 000, next moment we had 3 fire trucks, 2 ambos and 2 police cars blocking the road. When the fireman finished they were packing their gear into plastic bags. Very interesting.
Still all looked okay when we left.

17/08/2026

Over the weekend 2 of our members were asked to play at Cairnlea in the Victorian GC August Selectors Tournament, along with several others from Gippsland.
Virginia and Denise did the club around. With Virginia finishing up with 6 wins 5 losses -4 Net hoops, and Denise with 4 wins 7 losses -15 Net hoops. well done.

17/08/2026

Today we celebrated a fun day with the courts finally 95% dry and fit for play bar the usual area by the flagpole.
It was great to see so many members turn up, especially Michael who's been away in Queensland for 6+ weeks and Kathy who has been visiting family up North. Unfortunately no sign of the birthday boy who is probably still celebrating with family.
A big thanks to Sue P who instead of playing spent her time in the kitchen preparing lunch (party pies, sausage rolls, chips, pancakes with jam and cream) to celebrate our return to croquet.
See you all on Wednesday

10/08/2026

Today instead of playing we went swimming, some even tried playing croquet using a canoe. Both courts were flooded and with probably take a week or so to dry out. Having been with the club for many years this is the send time in many years were the greens have been under water. Even the road to Kilcunda was flooded.

Next weekend Virginia and Denise have been invited to play at Cairnlea, along with Mary from Traralgon and Kevin from Morwell. Great to see Gippsland so well represented.

Catch up soon friends

23/07/2026

23/07/2026

Yesterday we celebrated our traditional Christmas in July. Starting off early with a couple of games before getting down to business in the kitchen, setting the table and cooking.
A big thanks to Sue P on cooking the spuds, dessert, gravy etc. Marj for laying the tables, John for shopping and "Rosie" for picking up the chocks from IGA. Also everyone who bought either a dessert or salad and a mystery gift.
After the main meal we had a surprise visit from that guy dressed in red taking all the credit for such a great day. Gotta feel sorry for those members who missed out. Mind you the one in Queensland and one keeps on about how warm it is up there, snorkelling and now sitting back having a cold beer he will keep.

13/07/2026

The weather may have been a bit bleak but that did not stop the Wonthaggi doubles teams taking out the top three places in Division 2 at the weekend tournament hosted by Leongatha. Winners were Barbara Heesh and Virginia Wheeler (6wins 1 loss) with Neil Warburton and Rose Inglis (Sandringham) coming second (5 wins, 2 losses), and Phillip Bool, teaming up with Stephen Wilbourne, rounding out the results in 3rd place (4 wins, 3 losses). Sue and John Priller were placed 5th over all. Division 1 was taken out by Alistair and Denise McCougal from Boort. Wonthaggi's only representatives in Division 1 were Sue Baker and Tom Lacey managing 3 wins and 3 losses, the same as three other teams but beaten out of 2nd place on hoop difference.
Next week the club will be celebrating its annual "Christmas in July" with a fun day of croquet, indoor games and general chit chat over nice food.