A great event coming up – “In The Footsteps of Shackleton”, a lunch followed by a talk on Shackleton’s adventures by Martin Thomas. To book email emberjane2@btinternet.com or phone 07768 632684. Bookings open January 2nd and are £15pp.
We are delighted to announce that we shall soon receive a grant under the Members’ Community Allowance funding scheme of Surrey County Council, towards the cost of our new security shutters. This has been made possible by the generous sponsorship of Councillors Peter Szanto and Nick Darby.
Over the coming months, following approval by the recent Management Committee meeting, we shall be implementing this project, together with new flooring and internal doors, as well as considering what additional projects we may be able to undertake, including new seating and lighting.
If you would like to take up bowls, why not try our Beginners Course. It starts on Sunday 4th May at 10.00 am
For more details see here: Ember’s Beginners Course – Ember Sports Club
Do you enjoy being outdoors and want to try something new this Spring? Why not have a go at croquet in the beautiful and informal setting of Ember Sports Club? Come along to one of four taster sessions in April:
17 April 2025 – 2pm
19 April 2025 – 10.30am
27 April 20255 – 2pm
29 April 2025 – 5.30pm.
Each session starts with a group game which is easy to pick up, and fun to play. Email Simon Charrington croquet@embersportsclub.org.uk or book your free place directly on www.eventbrite.co.uk – search Ember Croquet.
No formal dress code. A pair of flat soled trainers or shoes is all that is required . All equipment will be provided.
Winter
Small Lawn Roll-ups for remainder of the winter – Thursdays from 12 Noon subject to lawn condition and confirmation each week via the WhatsApp group, or any other day/time you choose, and message the group accordingly.
New Season
New season roll-ups starting as listed below, continuing each week until the end of the season September/October:
Sundays 2pm – AC, with GC or SC (Short Croquet) on the small lawn
Tuesdays 6pm – GC
Wednesdays 5pm – AC, with GC or SC (Short Croquet) on the small lawn
Thursdays 2pm – GC
GC Fun Sundays
4 May
8 June
3 August
21 September
BBQ Sundays
18 May
22 June
20 July
17 August
Ember Bowls club would like to welcome our new sponsors, Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care!
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Just to let you know, we play indoor croquet once a month during the winter in the Clubhouse. It’s fun and everyone is welcome to join in. Next session is Wednesday 18th December 7.30pm start.
A tightly contested final finished in a well-deserved victory for Sue and Tom after just under three hours of play. Each of the three games went to 5-5 and both teams ran 19 hoops showing how very close it was. Tom hardly missed a run; Sue was on fire; and Roger skilfully guided Louise through a tactics masterclass to keep them in close contention.
Roger and Louise took the first game 7-5 with some good play from everyone and some very close hoops. The second game was even tighter and went to a Golden Hoop with Sue and Tom inching ahead. The lead in the final game changed hands several times and a wonderful shot from Sue clinched victory in the final Golden Hoop. So, 5-7 7-6 7-6 was the score after a very exciting but extremely enjoyable final.
Dodging the rain another successful fun day was held on Sunday 22nd September with a strong turn out of both members and guests, despite the weather. Thanks to Simon for setting it up and for bringing a new format.
This time we were all playing to win as many hoops as possible in every match so that the eventual winners would be the couple with the highest cumulative total of hoops. Three matches of 35 minutes were played giving a possible 21 hoops to play for.
Roger and Lena triumphed with a total of 16 hoops followed closely by Louise and Tony with 15.
It was another really fun occasion with tea and cakes throughout the afternoon and then a few finished off with a drink in the bar.
Ember’s last S League match of the season took place at the beautiful home of Reigate Priory Croquet Club.
Simon played Reigate’s Phil in the morning singles and sizzled at the start getting yellow to peg in no time. Phil was slower to get into his stride. Uncharacteristically, Simon missed several roquets on the red so Phil clawed his way back and eventually win 16-15.
Meanwhile in the doubles Roger and Steve of Ember played Simon and Carolyn. Both teams had moments of good play and not so good, but neither could get a significant lead. Steve, still struggling with hoop-running, should have put it out of reach for Reigate. Luckily, Ember clung on to a close 15-14 win.
Then we had lunch and a well earned rest. It had been a warm morning but now it was rather hot and humid. Water jugs were replenished regularly by our delightful hosts.
In the afternoon matches Roger took on Reigate’s Simon in the singles, while our Simon paired with Steve, against Phil and Carolyn. Simon was back on form and soon got his ball round. Sadly, Steve had more confidence issues with hoops so didn’t get far. Reigate’s Simon carried on with some solid hitting and despite a few blobs at a few hoops, did well for his team. The star however was Carolyn, who played better than her 20 handicap in this game. With time running out, Steve setup the four ball break and ran a few hoops before the wheels fell off again. Reigate were the winners.
So the match finish all square at 2-2. It was a great day.
Yes, we had twenty five people playing croquet this afternoon! We organised into eleven doubles teams, and one of three players taking it in turns to play as a pair. The main lawn was split into two so that we could have four teams on each of the three courts. Double-banking enabled us to have twenty four players playing at the same time. Each game was limited to thirty minutes, so we could finish our min-leagues (three games each) in two and half hours. Everyone had an additional game, playing another team from a different mini-league, based on their league position. The winners of each league played semi-finals and in the end Roger won. Well, actually Alison won, assisted by Roger. Okay they both won. Actually we all won, because it was fun!
That’s enough rambling. Here are some photos.
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