We would like to thank John Bell for brightening our summer with his 6 Hoop Challenge. John is the founder member of our Croquet Club and, until his recent illness, a committed and inspirational player. The challenge he gave us, which ran throughout August, was that the person who ran their ball the fastest through all six hoops would win a bottle of wine. We could have as many attempts as we wanted but only the last one counted.
Pictured below are the two winners receiving their prizes. Nick Batho, for the gentlemen, with a time of 1 minute 12 seconds, and Sarah Fox, for the ladies, with a time of 1 minute 20 seconds.
Runners-up were Pete Noble with a time of 1 minute 16 seconds and Sue Loftis with a time of I minute 37 seconds.
Thank you, John, for presenting us with this fun challenge, and for making me face the realisation that I can’t run! We miss you…
Mary Noble
and members of The Wootton Courtenay Croquet Club
PS We are looking for new members. If you are interested contact Mary on 841067. No previous experience is necessary.
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