CA Diplomas Awarded in 2005
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John Beech - Pendle and Craven Croquet Club
The CA Diploma was presented to John, by Ian Vincent, at the official opening of the Club on the 12th July 2005. John was awarded the Diploma for his tireless effort and inspirational leadership in ensuring that new facilities, including five lawns and a clubhouse, came into existence. He continues to work hard to ensure that the lawns quickly reach the standard required to attract major competition.
Derek Buxton - Ashby Croquet Club
Derek learned to play croquet in 1995 and since then he has been at the centre of transforming the club, which now has the facilities and players to be part of the national scene. He has been a pioneer in playing in external events and returning to his club to encourage others and to coach and manage club teams. Derek is a patient, good-humoured member of his club. He is liked by all and participates in all aspects of club life. Since retirement in 2002, Derek has become the club secretary and also Vice-Chairman of the East Midlands Federation Committee.
Iris Dwerryhouse - Sidmouth Croquet Club
Iris, at 40 years, is the longest serving member of Sidmouth Croquet Club. She was Chairman of the Committee for 10 years. In order to increase the membership of the club, she became a coach, referee and member of the Handicap Committee and is still active in all of these areas. Iris has been Secretary of the South West Federation and a Trustee of the main club. She has recently accepted the Presidency of the main club, which covers Tennis, Cricket and Hockey in addition to Croquet.
John Hatherley - Sidmouth Croquet Club
John has been a member of Sidmouth Croquet Club for 25 years having served two terms as Chairman. He is a coach, Handicapper and referee. He has given countless sessions of coaching and has a very strong knowledge of the laws. His health now prevents him from playing as often as he used to but he can still be seen at the club encouraging members and offering help and advice.
Rose Jenner - Sussex County Croquet Club
Rose used her culinary skills to raise funds for the club. The club Building Fund has benefited from Rose's efforts over a period of 15 years. Her steak and kidney pies, provided for the Inter-Counties Championship, have become "legendary". Catering plays a pivotal role in fund raising for the club and Rose, now in her eighties, has been central to this effort for nearly 20 years.
Margaret Roberts - Plymouth Croquet Club
Margaret is a founder member of the club but is no longer able to play. For many years she has been the Social Convenor. She leads a team of helpers who provide an extensive social programme including strawberry teas, pasty suppers and ploughman's lunches. The catering is superb and has become a very important part of club life. Plymouth Croquet Club has become noted for its hospitality and this is due in no small part to the effort of Margaret.
Jill Austin - Sussex County Croquet Club
Jill joined the Croquet Club nine years ago and since that time has gradually taken over the care and maintenance of garden areas in front of the pavilion and clubhouse, the 100-metre border alongside the railway line and the borders of the car park. She has also taken on responsibility for other gardening aspects of the club grounds. She keeps the garden areas well stocked from her own cultivations and the gardens are always beautifully tended and a colourful sight. Jill is also the club's "recycler" and ensures that nothing goes to waste. Jill organises Golf Croquet afternoons twice per week and also helps with club competitions. She is a steadily improving player.
John Morgan - Cheltenham Croquet Club
Ever since John "discovered" Croquet he has supported the sport, more especially Cheltenham Croquet Club with remarkable energy and enthusiasm. When other club members were reluctant to take on the role of Honorary Treasurer, John volunteered himself with enthusiasm and without hesitation. He devoted considerable time to the job and produced immediate benefits as he set about identifying areas of profit and loss as well as maximising returns for Club reserves. Whatever his contribution he makes things really "hum" and his broad range of experience led him to take on the role of Bar Manager. Not only did he bring organisation to the bar but also turned loss into profit. Despite periods of ill health, which has forced him to give up the position as Treasurer, John continues to demonstrate his keen interest and support for croquet and the club.
William Hill - Tyneside Croquet Club
Bill has been a member of the Tyneside Croquet Club for over 15 years. He has been Hon. Secretary for 12 years. He was largely instrumental in organising a successful move to the new site in Exhibition Park. He has developed a cooperative relationship with the club landlord ensuring that the lawns are maintained in good order. His duties in this respect seem to encompass both rabbit and child control! Bill's expertise in the DIY field has been put to good use both in respect of croquet "furniture" and on the two occasions when the club kitchen had been vandalised.
Rick Davis - Nottingham Croquet Club
Rick retired from the post of Hon. Treasurer in April, after seventeen years service, during which time he not only kept the books meticulously, looked after the equipment (reshafting mallets, making bisques and painting pegs), managed tournaments and the Mary Rose team, and not least, stocked the bar!
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