13 Sep Short League Pendle v Southport
Team: Paul, Libby and Catherine (P) v Tina, Gail and Eileen (S)
We had a lovely day by the seaside for this away match against Southport – the last match of the season. There were a couple of heavy showers but on the whole a fine, albeit windy, day with blue skies and sunshine. At lunchtime the scores were even but in the afternoon the home team pulled out all the stops and the end result was a very close 5-4 to Southport. An early finish and therefore more time for tea and cake!
27 Aug August Weekend Handicap AC Tournament
This year’s tournament had 10 entries, after several withdrawals and replacements to keep the numbers even.
All games were to be 2½ hours with bisque difference meaning three games could be finished on the first day and two on the Sunday. Handicaps ranged from 3½ to 20
On the final day both Libby Dixon and Paul Dowdall had four wins each but Libby took the cup having beaten Paul in their match. Paul, however, did get the Fastest Game trophy (1 hour and 20 minutes)
August Handicap winner. Libby Dixon
August Handicap Fastest Game, Paul Dowdall. Trophy being presented by David Magee(Tournament Manager)
7 Aug Short lawn league match: Pendle v Westmorland
Teams: Paul, Mark, Andrew and Catherine v Mike, Sue, Phil and Roger.
A day of all weathers with waterproofs one minute and (almost) sun cream the next saw the eight players through four very well played rounds on the Pendle lawns today. By lunchtime the score was 5-3 to the home team. A good third round brought the score to 8-4 but Westmorland were not giving up and won 3 of the last 4 matches. The final score was a win for the home team with 9 games to 7.
An enjoyable day had by all.
31 Jul Yorkshire Federation Level Play Golf League Match
Pendle and Craven CC played Sheffield Croquet Club today in mixed weather of sunshine and cloudy cool conditions.
Pendle Team Paul Dowdall(1), Andrew Gould(4) and Libby Dixon (4).
Sheffield team John Crossland (0), Richard Hulme(2) and John Tidy(5).
The match commenced at 10.30 allowing Sheffield some extra time for their long(two hour) trip and by lunch Pendle & Craven were 5/1 up.
The afternoon play saw Pendle 5/1 again, therefore the match was won by Pendle 10/2. It also saw Andrew gain enough points to trigger to a handicap of 3.
Afternoon tea was enjoyed before the Sheffield team set off for home.
26th July Short League Pendle v Bury (away)
Teams: Libby, Paul and Catherine v Vi, Roger, Phil and Richard.
An intrepid team of three Pendlers wended their way to Whitehead Park on Saturday to play the next match in the short lawn league.
There was excellent play on both sides and some very close game results throughout the day. Super hosting as always and good weather too. Nonetheless, after four rounds the final score was Bury 12, Pendle 4.