Wilmslow

u3a

Croquet

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
When: Weekly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: Wilmslow Phoenix Sports Club
  • A game for 2-4 players which involves moving balls around a court using a mallet. 
  • The group plays two forms of the game to offer something for both beginners and those with experience.
  • The group only plays games between members and does not currently arrange matches against other croquet clubs.
  • Meets weekly between 2-4pm on Mondays between early April and the end of September
  • Meetings are held at the Wilmslow Phoenix Sports Club in Styal SK9 4HP
  • Charge of £3 per person per meeting
  • How many members: 10/12; Maximum size:12/15.
  • Waiting list: No. Potential new players should get in touch with Peter to ensure there is enough space on the day.

Latest News

We started this season in April with lots of new members from Cheadle & Gatley and Bramhall u3as. Unfortunately with May came Bank Holidays, personal holidays and rain which continued into June. So we had quite a few weeks without any play but the good weather has returned and I expect that we will play regularly.

I will keep this page updated, particularly regarding the weather and whether that will affect play.

Next Meeting

13th July - We're back in another heatwave which looks to continue into next week so this Monday should be another fine day for playing. If there is anyone interested in playing but who hasn't played for a while - or at all! - please come along you will be welcome.

The group taking a well-earned break during the heat

Groups listed alphabetically

  • Art and Crafts Group
    Status: Active
    On Monday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
    At Oakmere; Contact Dena Glass, Group Leader for more information.
  • Book Group 1
    Status: Waiting list
    On Monday mornings 11:00 am
    2nd Monday of the month, normally at the Group Leader's House.
  • Book Group 2
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday afternoons
    2nd Wednesday of the month; At one of the homes of members', check time with Group Leader
  • Book Group online
    Status: Active
    Check times and online connection details with the Convenor
  • Bowling
    Status: Full
    Weekly on Friday afternoons 12:30 pm-4:30 pm
    Meeting times vary according to the time of year, so does the venue - Alderley Edge Park (summer), Festival Hall, Alderley Edge (winter)
  • Bridge Beginners and Improvers
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Mondays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Bridge Improvers and Players
    Status: Active
    On Fridays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Coffee Morning
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday mornings 10:15 am-11:30 am
    3rd Tuesday of the month
  • Croquet
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Cycling
    Status: Active
    Weekly
    Tuesdays and Thursdays, two to three rides to choose from
  • French Conversation Group
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesdays
    Meet at the Group Leader's home in Wilmslow. Contact Convenor for further details.
  • Gardening Group
    Status: Active
    Meets on various days at various venues. Joint Group Leaders - Judy Van Langenberg, Jean McGregor and Tress Atwell
  • Have Your Say
    Status: Active
    On Wednesdays
    1st Wednesday of every month. Meeting time 10am to 12Noon. Contact Group Leader
  • Pickleball
    Status: Waiting list
    Weekly on Thursdays
  • Play Reading
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Tuesdays
  • Rummikub (A new Group on)
    Status: Active
    Twice-monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
    2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
  • Science and Technology
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
    Meets on: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2pm @ Wilmslow Library 1st Floor Meeting Room
  • Scrabble
    Status: Active
    Twice-monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st and 3rd Monday of the month
  • Spanish intermediate
    Status: Dormant
  • Stitchers and Knitters
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Wednesday of each month
  • Sunday lunch
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Sunday afternoons
  • Table Tennis
    Status: Active
    Weekly mornings 10:00 am-11:00 am
    Mondays and Fridays, 10am to 11.00am, for further detail contact Chris Foreman, Group Leader
  • Theatre visits and day outings
    Status: Active
    Contact Group Leader for upcoming outings, where and when. See News for you in the 'Welcome' page
  • Tuesday tea
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:00 pm
    Except in July, August and December
  • Walking easy
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursdays
    See Time table or contact Group Leader for time table. Walks in the localities of Wilmslow
  • Walking Intermediate
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Fridays
    Walks take place on the 2nd Friday of the month. Contact Group Leader for Time Table and other information. All walks are led by volunteers from the membership
  • Whist and Canasta
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
    2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month