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Windsor Croquet Club

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 405 356 791

Address: 47 Blackmore St, Windsor 4030 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Under very extreme hot weather the Windsor Cup for 2017 was played in very good spirit. The competitors enjoyed the event and many will be back next year ( and hopefully a few more). Many thanks go to Terry Ericson for setting the lawns both days and for refereeing, and to Peter Stevenson for his tireless work behind the computer. There were three Groups and the winners and runners-up were as follows: Group 1 Winner Leslie Watson, Runner-up John Hardy Group 2 Winner Cynt...hia Tacey, Runner-up Rosemary Newsham Group 3 Winner Donna Manning, Runner-up Lynda Davies. See more

25.01.2022 Very entertaining and funny croquet video from the USA

25.01.2022 Party season has officially started at Windsor Croquet Club, with 3 parties in the past few days and quite a few more over the next month. Here are a few images of party people enjoying their first time at croquet. Watch as we post more images over the coming weeks.

25.01.2022 Sunday morning birthday get together at the croquet club, enjoyed by all, even if it was a bit warm. Thank you ladies.

25.01.2022 We've been practicing diligently for the inaugural Councillor's Challenge Cup tomorrow Windsor Croquet Club. Looking forward to hosting you and Brisbane Councillors, Vicki Howard and David McLachlan and co.

22.01.2022 Team Windsor representing Hamilton Ward!

22.01.2022 Windsor Croquet Anniversary Weekend. Saturday 1st July, and 24 members and invited guests from Merthyr, McIlwraith and Eildon clubs celebrated our 103rd birthday with games on the lawns well prepared by Terry and his aides. Each lawn was drawn up differently with all attendees vying for the best results. Mazes, Targets, Apexes, Circles all drawn into the lawn were navigated to the letter. All games were related to croquet strokes, not necessarily executed in strict obeyanc...e of the rules. Judging length of stroke is simple during the game where progression dictates the order, but much fun and laughter was heard as all joined in the fun and frivolity. As is Terrys want, we moved quickly from lawn to lawn. A barbecue lunch was prepared, and served with salad, followed by pavlova. Indoor brainteasers tested the skills of what do we know of our own members. Back to the lawns for Golf croquet doubles, and moving one or two players on to the next court during play to mix up the pairs made for more interesting games. This was a true Gala Day, full of fun and good cheer. Thanks to Terry for organising and hosting the day, and a big thank you to all helpers (especially Graham Wemyss), without whom we could not have enjoyed the day so much. Happy 103rd Anniversary. Cynthia Tacey President WCC 2017 See more

22.01.2022 Great day for a game. See you there. #windsorcroquetclub #brisbane #whatsonbrisbane... #brisbanelife #thisisbrisbane #visitbrisbane #livelocal #mybrisbane #bne #seedobrisbane #mustdobrisbane #croquet #croquetqld #croquetwindsor #croquetbrisbane #croquetaustralia #4010 #4007 #4030 See more

22.01.2022 The 2017 Windsor Golf Shield held the weekend of the 6/7 May, was highly contested and played in great spirit. Winners were not decided until the last 2 rounds. We had a full field of 16 divided into 2 groups. Winner of Group A Ron Schodel (Wynnum), Runner-up of Group A Graham McLean (Windsor) Winner of Group B Richard Pickvance (Wynnum) Runner-up of Group B Geraldine Trivett (Stephens)... Thanks go to Terry Ericson for setting the hoops and refereeing both days, Graham Wemyss for setting the hoops, Cynthia Tacey for help setting the lawns, Peter Stevenson for the computer work, and Glenda Hale, Margaret Allen for providing homemade goodies, and all the members that helped. Without the members volunteering the competition would not have been successful. See more

22.01.2022 Recently we hosted the Queensland GC Open Men's Singles Championships. Photos includeBrian Rubock (runner up Qld GC Open Mens Singles) with Kevin Melksham (CAQ Director Golf Croquet) Dennis Green (winner of the Qld GC Open Mens Singles with the Pam Shepherd Mens Singles Trophy) and Kevin Melksham Peter Nicholson (winner Carmel Donley Plate) and Dennis Green... Peter Nicholson, Kevin Melksham and Geoff Hull (runner up in the Carmel Donley Plate) Congratulations to all winners and all who participated. #windsorcroquetclub #brisbane #whatsonbrisbane #brisbanelife #thisisbrisbane #visitbrisbane #livelocal #mybrisbane #bne #seedobrisbane #mustdobrisbane #croquet #croquetqld #croquetwindsor #croquetbrisbane #croquetaustralia #4010 #4007 #4030 #4053 See more

21.01.2022 Another beautiful Sunday in Brisbane which was just perfect for another group of croquet first-timers to try our great game. Thanks to Sue for organising her friends to come along to enjoy the sunshine and the croquet.

21.01.2022 The CAQ Womens Association Open Singles was hosted by Windsor Croquet Club over weekend 19-20th May. Eight women vied for the trophy over 2 fine and warm Autumn days. The lawns played well and all players enjoyed the experience. Willy Silk (Windsor), Heather Knight (Stephens), Deidre Hardy (Laurel Bank) and Cynthia Tacey (Windsor) progressed to the Championship. By the second round all four players had won one game each. Deidre won the day with Willy Silk was a close Runn...er up. Deirdre Hardy was presented with the Edna Rudder Memorial Trophy for 2017 by CAQ President Valda Wintzer. The remaining 4 played off and Barbara Northcott (Southport) took the consolation prize. Thanks to Windsor for putting on the event, and thanks to Greg Kerswell and Terry Ericson for refereeing one day each. No show without punch, so thanks also to the Hoop setters, Max and company, Manager, Aileen OConnor, Computer Record Keeper, Peter Stevenson, and all who assisted. It was a joy to play in such beautifully blooming grounds as shown from the group photo. Cynthia Tacey See more

20.01.2022 First day of QLD Golf Croquet men's singles featured 18 high level players, with quite a few compliments re the great condition of the lawns and the gardens.

18.01.2022 Looking for something to do over the long weekend, come and try croquet. Please scan down the notice for all the details. 47 Blackmore Street, Windsor.

17.01.2022 Ladies Cards Day (they play Hand and Foot) is 3rd Monday in the month from 10am-2pm, costing $10 including lunch. The clubhouse is available for all social groups for cards, mahjong, bridge, etc. Please see contact details on the About page.

17.01.2022 Some of the great work on our gardens by Paula and Graham over the summer.

15.01.2022 More information about Windsor Croquet Club

14.01.2022 SUNDAY FUN DAY All are welcome. Newcomers, remember to wear flat shoes (sneakers), sun protection and... a hat The club provides all the equipment and our members will show you the ropes. Cost $10.00 per person Children under 12 years old play for free. Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm. Coffee and Tea available in our lovely clubhouse. #sundayfunday #kidsplayfree #gooutsideandplay #sunsmart #windsorcroquetclub #brisbane #whatsonbrisbane #brisbanelife #thisisbrisbane #visitbrisbane #livelocal #mybrisbane #bne #seedobrisbane #mustdobrisbane #croquet #croquetqld #croquetwindsor #croquetbrisbane #croquetaustralia #4010 #4007 #4030 See more

14.01.2022 Held recently at the Windsor Croquet Club with Merthyr Croquet Club and our local councillors with their staff/family

13.01.2022 Windsor Croquet and Bowls Clubs Community Friendship Day Sunday 2nd July, we invited the Windsor Bowls club to join us for morning tea and Croquet. Twentyfour Croquet players welcomed 14 Bowlers and 6 guests. After some sumptuous food, provided by our members, we took to the lawns. Terry exerted his skills as Instructor and introduced the game. Windsor members played with the newcomers, and the Bowlers proved quite adequate with the mallet and balls. Some potential towa...rds the game proved how adaptable some sportsmen and women can be. We may have converted one or two. After the raffle was drawn, we were welcomed at the Bowls Club for a light lunch. Bowling a bowl is much different to croquet, but we jumped in for a try. Most of us did eventually learn the bias, but sending the ball too far was an obvious mistake, losing points previously earned. As in all sports, allowing for the wind, the drag, the bias, and of course doing something so foreign was payback for the bowlers, who joyfully said now you know how we felt with your game. What a great day, great friendship shared, we do not appreciate our neighbours enough. WCC extends a big vote of thanks to Wendy and the Windsor Bowls Club. I would like to thank all who attended, to make this a great weekend. May Windsor Bowls and Windsor Croquet be here another 103 years. Happy 103rd Anniversary. Cynthia Tacey President WCC 2017 See more

13.01.2022 Photos from the Qld GC Open Men's Singles competition at the weekend. Won by Murray Tinker from Caloundra defeating David Scott from Cherry Street Ballina in a thrilling three match final which went down to the 13th hoop in the third. Sidney Bates in action against Geoff Jamieson. Lawrie Simpson concentrating and Hisham Elkomy with referee Cynthia Tacey.

13.01.2022 This is The Prime Minister Of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern. She's 37. She's the youngest female Head of Government in the world. She's also the first western wom...an to give birth while in this position of power. 2 days after the baby was born - with midwives, standard in NZ hospitals - she introduced her to the country during a press conference on the nightly news. It was really lovely. She named her Neve Te Aroha. Te Aroha means "The Love" in Maori. It represents ALL the names that were submitted (upon her request) from various tribes throughout the country, and was her attempt at capturing them all. This is her and her partner, no, he's NOT her husband (gasp!), walking to the press conference. He's TV fishing show Host Clarke Gayford, and HE will be staying at home with baby Neve when his lady goes back to running the country in 6 weeks. Clarke sports a snazzy sweater he picked up at the op-shop (second-hand store) in Gisborne, and thinks its just kinda logical that he gives up his day job to stay home and look after the baby. A week after the birth on July 1st Jacinda introduced a $5billion Families Package that she'd drafted on the floor of her friends house in Hastings - long before her pregnancy. It's based on the knowledge that the first few years of a babies life are the most important. The package gives an extra $60 a week to families with new babies, and an extra $700 to families for winter heating costs as well (it's cold as hell down there in the winter). It also increases the Paid Leave for new parents from 18 weeks to 22 weeks. She announced the details via Facebook live, from her couch, right after she'd finished breastfeeding the baby. Because Kiwis. Some of the most down-to-earth, no-drama-having, just-do-it kind of people you'll ever meet. And because Women. We really do know how to lead, and to do it well. #ManaWahine

12.01.2022 Come along and support QLD's top players in the Eire Cup and this week from Wednesday 18th to Sunday 22nd #windsorcroquetclub #brisbane #whatsonbrisbane... #brisbanelife #thisisbrisbane #visitbrisbane #livelocal #mybrisbane #bne #seedobrisbane #mustdobrisbane #croquet #croquetqld #croquetwindsor #croquetbrisbane #croquetaustralia #brisbanista #4010 #4007 #4030 #4053 See more

12.01.2022 Our neighbours our friends and our hosts at the recent 2019 Melbourne Cup gathering

12.01.2022 The Brisbane North Golf Croquet Doubles was scheduled to play at Windsor last Sunday 11th June. But the heavens opened and during the third round all play had to be called off. Winners of each Block was decided with Block A winners Elaine Rubock and Richard Pickvance from Wynnum, who were victors in 3 games. Runners up Terry Ericson and Steve Leach from Windsor. Winners of Block B were Glenda Hale and Cynthia Tacey with nett + 15. Runners up Graham McLean and David Hale from... Windsor . Congratulations to all. It had a great beginning, with 12 pairs vying for the BNR Cup. Unfortunately the weather was against us, and games had to closed down. All enjoyed the morning but they were more than happy to go home to dry clothes. Better luck next year. Cynthia Tacey. Manager BNR Event.

11.01.2022 On Sunday 23 May Nigel and Ann hosted a medieval-themed birthday party for around 30 friends at the club. Looked like a lot of fun and a pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Could almost be called a knight to remember.......

11.01.2022 Congratulations to Willy and Terry for winning the Queensland Open Association Doubles competition recently

11.01.2022 The CAQ Men's Golf Open Singles was played at Windsor Croquet Club on 22-23 May. The lawns were in excellent condition and the competition was played in great competitive spirit. I thank all players for their co-operation and making this event enjoyable and problem free for the management. The event was tightly contested with both the Championship and Plate results going to nett hoops. The Championship was won by Lawrie Simpson from Eildon followed by Peter Nicholson from M...cIlwraith and Brian Rubock from Wynnum. The Plate was won by Ross Rillie from Headland-Buderim followed by Bob Martin from Eildon and Graham McLean from Windsor. Congratulations to all players. Thank you Windsor members for giving up this weekend and volunteering your time. Willy Silk - Event Manager (and congratulations to Willy for a great job over the whole weekend) And the Knight from the Round Table is explained in the next post...

10.01.2022 We are back - Sunday 8th November Come and say 'hello' to our sausage sizzle experts #bunnings #bunningsstafford #4053 #bunningssausagesizzle #sausagesizzle

08.01.2022 Just a beautiful Brisbane autumn day for playing croquet with a great bunch of people, then a quiet review over a glass of wine.

08.01.2022 Some of the club members who recently travelled to Eildon for a gala day which was enjoyed by all

07.01.2022 The CAQ Women’s Association Open Singles was hosted by Windsor Croquet Club over weekend 19-20th May. Eight women vied for the trophy over 2 fine and warm Autumn days. The lawns played well and all players enjoyed the experience. Willy Silk (Windsor), Heather Knight (Stephens), Deidre Hardy (Laurel Bank) and Cynthia Tacey (Windsor) progressed to the Championship. By the second round all four players had won one game each. Deidre won the day with Willy Silk was a close Runn...er up. Deirdre Hardy was presented with the Edna Rudder Memorial Trophy for 2017 by CAQ President Valda Wintzer. The remaining 4 played off and Barbara Northcott (Southport) took the consolation prize. Thanks to Windsor for putting on the event, and thanks to Greg Kerswell and Terry Ericson for refereeing one day each. No show without punch, so thanks also to the Hoop setters, Max and company, Manager, Aileen O’Connor, Computer Record Keeper, Peter Stevenson, and all who assisted. It was a joy to play in such beautifully blooming grounds as shown from the group photo. Cynthia Tacey See more

06.01.2022 AGM Saturday 30 November 2019 10 AM Come along and see how our volunteer club committee functions and keeps the club running and then stay for the sausage sizzle catchup.

06.01.2022 We have to stop meeting like this......Gala day

04.01.2022 Congratulations go to Terry & Greg on winning the CAQ Open Golf doubles competition following their "come back". Well done.

04.01.2022 We have had regular rain the past couple of weeks topped off with 155mm last Thursday. The grounds are looking great and running fast. Also a full house for this afternoon's games.

03.01.2022 MERRY CHRISTMAS A lovely day was spent sharing food, laughs and some small gifts at the end of year Christmas Party. (A couple of extra photos in comments) Windsor Croquet Club is closed until later in January 2020. We wish all our members, guests and followers the best of wishes and lovely thoughts for the new year .... #windsorcroquetclub #brisbane #whatsonbrisbane #brisbanelife #thisisbrisbane #visitbrisbane #livelocal #mybrisbane #bne #seedobrisbane #mustdobrisbane #croquet #croquetqld #croquetwindsor #croquetbrisbane #croquetaustralia #4010 #4007 #4030 See more

03.01.2022 Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas.

03.01.2022 National Men’s & Women’s Singles Championship 2020 #windsorcroquetclub #brisbane... #whatsonbrisbane #brisbanelife #thisisbrisbane #visitbrisbane #livelocal #mybrisbane #bne #seedobrisbane #mustdobrisbane #croquet #croquetqld #croquetwindsor #croquetbrisbane #croquetaustralia #4010 #4007 #4030 See more

01.01.2022 Come and say Hello to our sausage sizzle experts - #bunnings #bunningsstafford #4053 #bunningssausagesizzle #sausagesizzle