Ealing Croquet Club Continues Restoration of Historic Buildings
'White Room' given makeover by volunteers
Volunteers finishing off the painting of the shed
May 16, 2024
The ongoing work by volunteers to restore the building of the Ealing Croquet Club continues. This Sunday, (12 May), taking advantage of the belated arrival of fine weather, , some enthusiastic Croquet Club members embarked on painting the exterior of the 'White Room' club building, giving it a much-needed makeover, ready for the season ahead.
The painting was made possible with the support of West Ealing Timber, a local independent DIY, Hardware, Timber & Builders Merchant based on Uxbridge Road, who donated the painting materials.
The initiative comes a year after the club held its ‘Help Paint the Pavilion’ event as part of The Big Help Out to mark the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Croquet has been played in Lammas Park since the early years of the twentieth century and the Edwardian Pavilion and croquet lawns form part of the heritage of the park.
The club continues to expand its programme of activities and this year are offering a new Taster Membership package, which starts with a 2-hour Introduction to Croquet course followed by a one-month trial membership all for only £20.
The popular “Pay and Play” sessions are also back for a fun hour of playing croquet with family and friends on Saturday afternoons. Croquet can combines gentle exercise, with a friendly social atmosphere and a game that is both fun and challenging to play. See the club's website for more details.
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