THE Bright Croquet Club welcomed visitors and locals to enjoy a fun day on the lawn during their recent Open Day, as part of this year's Bright Autumn Festival.
Club secretary, John Hart, said the club is open to new members of any age, and it would be nice to get some younger people involved.
Club president Joan Thompson said a group of visitors from the children’s home in Lilydale were among those who visited and "they certainly enjoyed themselves".
Bright resident, Dagmar Pankhurst, said the Open Day was a fantastic idea.
“It’s a very good game...there’s quite a lot of skill involved," she said.
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"I’m probably going to end up joining if they’ll have me.
“They were very welcoming when I walked up to the gate.
“I didn’t know anyone, so I was nervous about dropping in, but as soon as I was waiting at the fence, someone came over and welcomed me in.
“So, if you’re nervous about learning croquet, don’t be.”
Fellow Bright resident Glenys Papyat has been playing croquet with the club for six years.
"The thing I enjoy most about the game is the social side of it," she said.
"Plus it's held all year and doesn’t close over winter, like a lot of other sports do."
A visitor from Maitland, NSW, Pam Gentle said she heard about the Bright Open Day and dropped in to join them.
“I’m a member of my local croquet club in Maitland," she said.
“The best thing about croquet is the company, the tactics and skills required and the open air: it’s a beautiful day here in Bright.
“I first started playing 35 years ago.
“Most people should start playing croquet when they’re young.
“So come and have a go.”
