From John Hampson, the Group Leader:

"My wife and I moved to Southport just over a year ago and haven't regretted it for a moment.  And joining U3A has really helped us to meet new people and make new friends.  Southport U3A has such a wide variety of activities to keep us entertained at all times.

But one activity that I have discovered and have really enjoyed is playing Croquet.  I was surprised that many people don't know that there is a Croquet Club in Southport; it is hidden away just off Rotten Row in Victoria Park in a beautiful setting with lawns and a clubhouse built in 1904.

Croquet is easy to learn and great fun to play.  It is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors, get gentle exercise, and meet new people in a friendly and relaxed setting.  And it can be played by anyone: no physical strength or stamina is needed; the Croquet mallet does all the work.

So I thought that I should give something back to the U3A and give members the opportunity to play and enjoy croquet by setting up a U3A Croquet group.

I plan to run the Croquet group on Tuesday afternoons from 2 pm to 4 pm at a cost of £8.  No experience is needed; all tuition and equipment will be provided; all you have to do join this group and then get yourself down to Victoria Park on a Tuesday afternoon.  Please wear flat shoes or trainers"