NELSON Bay Croquet Club members celebrated 29 years of active competitive and social croquet on 17 June.
In 1996 eleven members led by Margaret-Rose and Tommy Thompson plus Anne and Eric Bone established the sport in the local area.
Currently 94 enthusiasts have the choice of playing six days out of seven each week.
The game is played at the 4981 Nelson Bay Road courts.
Club members recently competed in the Croquet NSW Division 2 Golf Croquet State Championships hosted by Ballina Cherry Street Croquet Club with parts of the tournament held at Byron Bay and Lismore croquet clubs.
Nelson Bay members Marty Quirke and David Wilson finished runners-up in the Doubles held 11-12 June.
Results in the Singles championship 13th to 15th June were Marty Quirke claiming runner-up while Sherry Gordon’s 4th place in her block placed her in the final round of 16
Nelson Bay Croquet Club President Gary Allen congratulated the competitors followed by Margaret-Rose Thompson cutting the birthday cake made by club Social Secretary Faby Batho.
A huge Happy Birthday shout out by all attendees finished a day of special celebration.
By Ruth E WILSON
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