Thursday, 19 June, proved to be very challenging in terms of the hot weather for both the Chester Chariots level play golf croquet team and their opponents, Bowdon Bombers visiting from Bowdon.
It also proved challenging for Chester in terms of the croquet, as the Bombers brought along some very experienced players. The Chester team of Sarah Clements (captain), Edward Baskerville and Chris Thomas on handicaps of 2, 4 and 5 faced Nigel Mathews, Alan Mayne and David Beddy on handicaps of 0, 0 and 5. Despite the differences in handicaps the Chariots took the Bombers all the way with many games being very close and taking a long time. The games were played in a lovely friendly way and there were many laughs along the way, with Bowdon claiming victory at 13 – 5.
