Time for Wimbledon

No, not that running around hitting soft balls sport.  Today was the day when Wimbledon came to High Wycombe in the form of four delightful guests from the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club AELTC.  This continues an enjoyable collaboration of annual friendly matches between our two clubs. There are benefits in each direction. High Wycombe members who are lucky enough to get into the ballot get to play croquet at Wimbledon and are treated to splendid hospitality and good fellowship there. AELTC Members get a chance to play during their truncated season, when their lawns are turned over to practice courts for the running around hitting soft balls stuff (see above).

In perfect weather, everyone enjoyed some friendly and competitive Croquet. Punctuated by a range of delicious meals, including a superb lunch prepared by Alan Clark, assisted by drinks supremo Andrew Maclay.

The final result? A win by 9.5 : 6.5 to AELTC. But it was one of those days when it really was the taking part that mattered.
And I am hopeful that we will receive a return invitation for next summer to continue the relationship.  

My thanks go to the whole of the HWCC team who contributed to making the day so successful.

​Chris Webbley