Kington Langley Croquet Club is a village-based croquet club located in Chippenham, North Wiltshire. The club offers both league matches and social play, providing opportunities for players of all skill levels to enjoy the sport. The club's lawns are conveniently situated next to the tennis court on the Kington Langley Recreation Ground, while the clubhouse offers facilities for players and visitors.
The club has designated club sessions for Association Croquet on Mondays at 10. 00 am and Thursdays at 5. 30 pm. For Golf Croquet, club sessions are held on Tuesdays at 10.
00 am, Wednesdays at 5. 00 pm, and Saturdays at 5. 00 pm. In addition, members are welcome to play at any time, as long as there are no matches taking place.
Kington Langley is located just north of Chippenham, with the Recreation Grounds situated behind the village hall on Church Road. Ample parking is available for visitors. For directions or any inquiries, please refer to the contacts page on the club's website.
Established in 1984, the Kington Langley Croquet Club has been an integral part of the village community for over 35 years. The club draws members from Kington Langley and the surrounding villages and towns. With two full-size lawns, the club hosts social sessions for local groups and organisations.
The club offers coaching opportunities for players of all levels, ranging from beginners to improvers. Discounted introductory membership is available for the first two years, encouraging new players to join and immerse themselves in the sport. Kington Langley Croquet Club is proud to offer both Association Croquet and Golf Croquet, providing members with varied playing experiences.
The club actively participates in three South Western Area Leagues, competing against clubs from Worcester, Cheltenham, Dyffryn, Swindon, Bath, Bristol, Nailsea, Wells, and Weston Super Mare. Home and away matches allow members to test their skills against other clubs in the region. The club also organises club competitions for both Association and Golf Croquet, including singles and doubles events, as well as fun events to foster a sense of camaraderie among members.
Kington Langley Croquet Club is a member of The Croquet Association, a governing body for the sport in the United Kingdom. The club takes pride in its affiliation with the association and supports their initiatives and programmes in promoting the sport of croquet.
In recent news, the council of the Croquet Association has recognised the exceptional services of John Grimshaw, a member of Kington Langley Croquet Club, by selecting him as one of the first recipients of The Bernard Neal Award. John's involvement in croquet spans over 40 years, and he has made significant contributions to the sport at the local and regional levels. The club's president, Jane Hull, was also awarded a CA diploma at the 2020 Croquet Association AGM for her dedicated service to the club.
Kington Langley Croquet Club welcomes croquet enthusiasts of all ages and abilities to join their community. Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, the club provides a friendly and supportive environment for players to hone their skills, compete in matches, and enjoy social play.
