The annual East Kent Scriveners Lodge No.9622 Croquet Match, which was held in July on the Cliffs at Minster on the Isle of Sheppey, saw the Worshipful Master’s team inflict the first defeat on the Provincial Grand Master’s team in five years!

The Provincial Grand Master’s team of twenty able-bodied men and women dressed in red and yellow, took an early lead over the inexperienced Scrivener’s team playing in blue and black and led by Worshipful Master John Lloyd, but the ‘Blue & Blacks’ fought back hard under the magnificent guidance of the Team Coach, and came through to win the match comprehensively by two hoops - despite barracking from the losing side.

Agood afternoon was enjoyed by all involved, with a threat that the Provincial Grand Master’s team would gain its revenge next year on the flatter greens of Tunbridge Wells!

Unfortunately, no photographs are available of this fiercely fought event, as they were confiscated by the members of the losing team.

WBro Roger Odd PAGDC
‘Blue & Blacks’ Team Coach

From Ed44, P11