Pencarrow Croquet

Once again the RNA minibus was put to good use by taking the croquet players to the match at Pencarrow House and Gardens. Although the minibus has a very good satnav, it is only as good as the programmer. Pencarrow House and Gardens is about 10 miles from Pencarrow Camelford. After a brief detour we arrived in plenty of time for the start of play.
As defending champions, John Hunt and John Lennon were first on the lawn and confidently won their first match against Delabole B.
Myself and Warwick Belfitt played Bodmin B and we won in one of the fastest times of the day. Considering I had never played before, I can only put it down to the excellent coaching from Warwick.
Then it was the turn of the girls with Lisa and Marie reluctantly taking to the lawn. Unfortunately they were beaten by  Delabole A team.
The two Johns faced Bodmin A in their semi final, a re-run of last years final. This time the result was reversed, with Bodmin coming out on top.
Myself and Warwick soon found ourselves in the final against the Bodmin A team. After a strong start from Bodmin, we were able to fight back and take the win. Thus keeping the trophy in Liskeard.

A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon in the beautiful surroundings of Pencarrow House on a very hot sunny day.

Receiving the trophy from Helen