Croquet Durham

Bright sunshine greeted the team from Auckland as we welcomed them to the Riverside park again last Saturday (27th June). Everyone was on good form and we completed a convincing win seventeen and a half to a half. The uneven scoreline reflects the fact that Auckland were unable to field all their lowest handicapped players, but I trust an enjoyable time was had despite that. Well done to everyone for surviving the heat and lasting until the end. Thanks also to the spectators who came and offered their support including our new players, Pam and Paul.

Croquet Durham's team of Kathleen, Libby, Richard and Andrew came 3rd in the Bamburgh 6's tournament

A lovely sunny day, delightful hospitality and a competitive match meant the long trip up north to Bamburgh this Friday, 19th of June, was very worthwhile. Durham Bede started well in the morning and went in to lunch with a good lead. However, after lunch fortunes were somewhat reversed and only a golden hoop win by Roger in the final match allowed us to come away with a narrow 10-8 victory. Wins and losses scattered throughout the team made for an enjoyable match with everyone to thank and everyone to blame. Here's to another fun day next Saturday at home to Auckland.

Hosting Beamish WI. Great fun!

Our Cuthbert (2nd) team visited Backworth last week. The weather was beautiful at the beginning but the heavens opened during the day, and the game had to be called off with Durham 8-7 up. Luckily the result stands!

Another enjoyable club day on Sat. 16/5

May Taster Sessions
We are running free taster sessions on all the Saturday mornings in May 2026 between 10.30 am and 12 noon.
Equipment provided, but please wear flat-soled shoes.
All welcome