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Leicester Croquet Club


Dr Lawrence Whittaker, founder member of the Croquet Club, being interviewed by Radio Leicester
 
The Leicester Croquet Club was founded at Victoria Park in 1985 with the encouragement of the City Council.  Following expansion, the club moved to Mowmacre and then to Desford.  In 2003, the club returned to Victoria Park Bowling Green and now have about 30 members.  The club competes in the East Midlands Association Croquet and Golf Croquet leagues, and over the years have produced two winners of the All England Handicap and had team successes in national competitions.  Most of the current members are in the early stages of learning the game and we offer a course for absolute beginners each spring.  The picture shows Dr Lawrence Whittaker, founder member of the Croquet Club, being interviewed by Radio Leicester in 2006.
 
This season starts on Sunday, 19th April 2008
 
Opening times:
Monday for Golf Croquet 6pm - 9pm
Wednesday 6pm - 9pm
Thursday - coaching 6pm - 9pm
Sunday 2pm -5pm
 
Introductory courses available:
Call 0116 270 7396 to book a place
 
For further information please contact Joy Mellors - 0116 270 8226
 

Winners of the Green Flag Award 2007 and also Britain′s Best Parkforce 2007