Fresh from a narrow defeat against a strong Shrewsbury side last week, Kenilworth returned to winning ways with an impressive 4–1 victory over Church Stretton on the Crackley Lane lawns.

The morning session opened with the doubles, where captain Mervyn Harvey partnered Philip Wood in a tightly contested match. Both pairs exchanged hoops throughout a tense and finely balanced game, but the Church Stretton duo edged it narrowly, 19–18.

In the morning singles, Adrian Morris delivered a confident performance, securing a comfortable 26–15 win to restore momentum for Kenilworth.

The afternoon session saw Morris continue his strong form, producing a commanding 26–3 victory to put Kenilworth within touching distance of overall success.

Harvey's afternoon singles match began evenly, but as play progressed he steadily took control, closing out a well-earned 26–12 win to secure the match for Kenilworth.

The final game proved the most dramatic of the day. With both players trading errors and strong breaks under pressure, Philip Wood held a slender one-hoop lead going into the final stages.

Church Stretton needed a single hoop to level the match but, despite achieving a promising position in front of the hoop, the decisive shot was missed. Kenilworth therefore sealed the final game and an overall 4–1 victory.

Upcoming Matches & Club Events

The club now looks ahead to a busy programme of fixtures and social events across June, July, August and September:

• Tuesday 23 June 2026 – WMCF Kenilworth (Castle) v Broadwas (at Kenilworth)
• Thursday 25 June 2026 – Hospitality Event (18:00, Out and About Warwickshire)
• Tuesday 30 June 2026 – WMCF Kenilworth (Abbey) v Eardisley (away)
• Wednesday 08 July 2026 – WMCF Kenilworth (Castle) v Stourbridge (away)
• Wednesday 15 July 2026 – Hospitality Event (18:00, Wolston WI)
• Friday 17 July 2026 – WMCF Kenilworth (6+) v Stourbridge (away)
• Tuesday 21 July 2026 – WMCF Kenilworth (Abbey) v Stourbridge (at Kenilworth)
• Wednesday 22 July 2026 – Hospitality Event (18:00, Kenilworth and Balsall Common Lions)
• Sunday 26 July 2026 – Doubles Competition #2 (All Day)
• Tuesday 04 August 2026 – WMCF Kenilworth (Abbey) v Himley (at Kenilworth)
• Wednesday 05 August 2026 – Hospitality Event (18:00, Kenilworth Soroptimists)
• Sunday 16 August 2026 – Ladies Competition (All Day)
• Tuesday 25 August 2026 – WMCF Kenilworth (Castle) v Eardisley (at Kenilworth)
• Sunday 06 September 2026 – Kenilworth Festival Tournament (Provisional)

With a full calendar of league fixtures, competitive events, and community hospitality evenings, the club continues to welcome both players and visitors throughout the summer season.

Anyone wishing to find out more about croquet in Kenilworth can visit the website here.

Or email our Croquet Membership Secretary:- [email protected]