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CROQUET: New club formed at Wantage
2:35pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
Wantage and Grove Cricket Club will be sharing their facilities with another sport following the formation of the White Horse Croquet Club.
Last week,15 enthusiasts met at the ground to establish the new club, whose secretary, Barbara Williamson.
The new club will play every Wednesday (10-am-12) and Thursday (2-4pm). Subscriptions were set at £20, including £5 for social membership of the cricket club, who prepared the green.
Alan Trinder was elected as chairman and other officers included David Morgan (vice-chairman) and Lesley Wilkins (treasurer).
Instruction in the basic fundamentals of the game was demonstrated by Jim Bartlett. For further information contact Barbara Williamson (tel 01235 762782).
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