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2024-10-29 Vale Owen EdwardsWe have lost a stalwart of croquet. Owen Edwards died peacefully on Tuesday 29 October 2024, aged almost 93. His funeral will take place at Le Pine's, 81 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe, at 10 am on Thursday 7 November. Croquet friends of Owen are most welcome. Please advise Owen's son Russell if you are coming - russell@ease.com.au. 2024-10-19 Lilydale Croquet Club 130th Celebration Saturday 19 Oct 2024Lilydale CC celebrated 130 years on Sat 19 October. In attendance was the Federal Member for Casey, Aaron Violi, the State member for Evelyn Bridget Vallence, the VCA President Kate Patrick, representatives from the 5 other EMCA Clubs and members of Lilydale CC. The Governor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, who is the Patron of Croquet Victoria, was unable to attend due to previous commitments, but sent her apologies. All attendees were presented with a specially made commemorative badge as a memento for this milestone occasion.
Posted by: Rita Jenkins Posted on: 2024-11-17 News Type: General VALE Helen Worladge OAMHelen was a member of the MCC Croquet Section Inc and the club has shared the message below (extract) with their members. It is with very deep sadness this morning, that I inform you that our dear friend and fellow member, Helen Worladge, passed away last night (8th November 2024). Updated Funeral information Helen's funeral and a celebration of her life will now take place at Malvern Town Hall on Friday 22 November 2024. Her family have asked Croquet Victoria to pass on this invitation: https://tinyurl.com/helenshurrah This site includes detail and an RSVP link. More from Angela Donato (Secretary, MCC Croquet): Helen faced many health challenges over the years, yet she showed remarkable resilience, always bravely pushing through. Sadly, this time, she was unable to do so. Helen was not only a dedicated member of our club but also a dear friend to many of us. Her loss will be felt deeply throughout our club and the broader community. Further to the above: Helen also made a great contribution to Croquet Victoria, both as an EMCA Regional Director, an elected member of the Committee of Management and an active member of various Sub-Committees, including Marketing & Publicity, Council Nominations, and the Tribunal Panel as well as contributing to successful grant applications. Always kind, respectful and courteous, Helen will be missed.
2024-11-11 The VCA Golf Handicap singles at Cairnlea on 30th Nov and 1st Dec 2024 is looking for entries please. We encourage anyone to come and try. If you have never played at Cairnlea you are more than welcome to attend.
2024-11-25 Croquet Australia has published the flyer and the registration form for the Under 21s in January. Both are linked from the URL below.
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