Previous events
See below for details of past events from 2016 onwards, listed in reverse order, with the most recent at the top
2026
Saturday 28 February , from 9.30
Clean up – Tidying up court and surroundings, plus clubhouse. Plus trim back hedge further to make it less wide. Pls bring clippers, brushes, brooms etc. Big thanks to Nick Blanchard, of N.J.Blanchard Plant Hire and Groundworks*, who has significantly lowered the height of the hedge. Thank you!
Saturday 21 February 2026, 7.30pm, Warleggan Jubilee Hall in Mount
Skittles Evening – A light-hearted event, held in collaboration with the Reading Room in Mount, who are running a pop-up pub for this evening, with burgers and sausages also for sale – Free entry to venue, £3 a head (children free) for those playing – all welcome to come along: sports club members, friends and any others. Well equipped licensed bar. Any profits from the skittles will go to club funds – more info
The Jubilee Hall is in Mount, PL30 4ES
Saturday 10 January 2026, 7pm, Trethorne Leisure Park
Annual dinner and 10-pin bowling at Trethorne – eat at 7pm, bowling follows – always good fun, open to all members and their friends/families, must book in advance
2025
Sunday 7th September, 2 pm: Croquet Tournament at St Neot Cricket Field – ever popular event – CANCELLED
Saturday 30 August, from 9.30 am: Court Clean Up – unfortunately, the grass doesn’t cut itself, and hedges, brambles and trees continue to ignore our requests not to grow. Members are therefore asked to help in the annual clean-up; we want to keep membership rates low, and if we were to hire contractors to manage this, it would be expensive. Pls bring yourselves and/or any tools for clearing hedges, grass, etc., or for cleaning insider clubhouse. Do come along; if nothing else, it’s a great way to meet up with other members!
Wednesdays – weekly 6th – 27th August, starts 4.30pm, at the court
Children’s Summertime Tennis & Pickleball – Have a Go, – no experience necessary – give it a try, build your skills, and try a few games….
Saturday 5 July 2025, 2 – 4 pm, Cardinham Parish Hall
Community Event at Cardinham Parish Hall, where Cardinham Sports Club will be participating, with a tennis challenge and other games – raising funds for the hall and for the Club.
Annual General Meeting 2025 – Tuesday 29 April, 7 pm at the clubhouse – all members are encouraged to attend – agenda and details
Sunday 6 April, from 2 pm at the court
Open Tennis afternoon, free play – where priority is given to enable and encourage non-members to have a go, no charge payable – all ages welcome – come and play, whether to knock up, maybe try a series of games, or we may play a continuing doubles game where we rotate players one at a time. We will have spare balls and rackets available – just ensure you wear sensible non-slip shoes. Everyone will have the chance to play. If the interest is there, we can also set up pickleball at the same time, in the car park area. Please park on road. CHECK this webpage in the event of bad weather.
>> See report and photos of similar activity two years ago
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Saturday 29 March, Cardinham Parish Hall, 7pm for 7.15 (approx) start
Quiz Night – all welcome. Malcolm M will again be our quizmaster, and it promises to be yet another evening of fun and testing of your general knowledge – your chance to win the Vic Thomas Memorial Trophy. Entry £5 per person, can book teams in advance or form teams on arrival. Bring your own drinks and snacks – and a coin or two for our raffle.
It’s not only an important fundraiser for the club, but it’s great fun too, as anyone who has been to one of Malcolm’s quizzes will verify. There’s always a good mix of questions, so don’t worry if you “don’t know much” – who knows, you might just find it’s your answers that will win it for your team!
All welcome, friends, members, or strangers – we’re keeping it simple this time, just bring your own drinks and refreshments, snacks etc.,; all we’ll provide, through Malcolm, is the questions!. Plus of course some raffle prizes!
Please do spread the word. The more the merrier. If you want to be sure of your place, particularly if you want to come as a team (rather than join a table at random when you arrive), then please contact Lance, which you can do here.
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Friday 7 February – Ten pin bowling and dinner, Trethorne Leisure Park -It’s always a lovely chance to meet up and relax, so do come along. We will need to book places in advance, so if you would like to join us please contact Lance direct by email or phone, or through contact us. Please ask to see the menu and let Lance know your menu order – the meal will be at 7pm, and will be followed by a couple of rounds of bowling (to work out cost, it’ll likely be menu cost plus £10.50 per person for the two rounds of bowling).
2024
CANCELLED DUE TO FLOODING AT VENUE Friday 6 December, 7 pm – Skittles evening, London Inn, St Neot, £3 a head – if you’d like to eat there first, please book with the pub on 01579 326728 –more info
Sunday 6 October – CANCELLED Cycle ride – meet ready for 2pm departure – Bodmin Borough Arms car park to Wadebridge and back. See IMPORTANT NOTES CANCELLED
Tuesday 1 October, 6-8pm – Pickleball Evening – a chance to try your hand at pickleball, at the club tennis court in Cardinham – more info
Tuesday 17 September, from 5 pm – Court clean-up – unfortunately, the grass doesn’t cut itself, and hedges, brambles and trees continue to ignore our requests not to grow. Members are therefore asked to help in the annual clean-up; we want to keep membership rates low, and if we were to hire contractors to manage this, it would be expensive. Pls bring yourselves and/or any tools for clearing hedges, grass, etc., or for cleaning insider clubhouse. Do come along; if nothing else, it’s a great way to meet up with other members.
Croquet afternoon, 2 pm, Sunday 8 September, at the cricket field, St Neot –
CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN No experience necessary – you can learn as you go! We’ll ask everyone for a contribution of £3 a head for adults (children free) from which we’ll make a donation to St Neot cricket club. Non-members welcome to join us. Bring chairs etc if you wish; and your own drinks, and let’s bring food to share. If you have a croquet set (adults’ or children’s) then please do bring along.
>>> See our CROQUET page – photos/report previous tournaments
From St Neot, go east, past the shop, the London Inn and then past the church and fork left up the hill, signposted “St. Cleer, Colliford Lake, Dozmary Pool”. Proceed for ¾ mile and turn right at cross roads, opposite the bus shelter. Ground is on left just past the farm buildings
This year we’ll be playing the full rules for doubles croquet – this involves more strategy – not just racing to see who can get their ball through all the hoops fastest, but using others’ balls to help you achieve your aim. We’ll circulate the rules we’ll be using shortly – please do read them.
We’ll be asking each adult player to contribute £3, so that we can make a donation to the Taverners Cricket Club for the use of their field and clubhouse. We’ll provide tea/coffee, feel free to bring snacky food to share, bring picnic chairs etc if you wish, and remember to bring cold drinks for yourselves.
Please come promptly for a 2pm start – we will put names in a hat to decide who is pairing up with whom.
If you have one, please do bring along a croquet set – the more sets we have the better! If you have a children’s set, too, that you don’t mind other children playing with, then please bring that too.
In the event of bad weather we’ll announce HERE by 12.30pm on Sunday if we are going to cancel the event.
Do come along – you’ll be made very welcome.
Finally a big thanks to St Neot Taverners for allowing us to use their beautiful field once again for this event.
Saturday 20 July – Pickleball event – POSTPONED 10am to 12 noon, open to all, free entry – have a go at this easy version of tennis, great fun. See our pickleball page
Tuesday 16 July – Court/clubhouse clean-up, 6 pm start – all welcome to help. We want to keep membership rates low, so we maintain the court, clubhouse and the surrounding area ourselves. So please do come along; if nothing else, it’s a great way to meet up with other members. Pls bring any tools that might be useful (clippers, shears, barrows, rakes, brushes, cleaning items, etc.) – check this page nearer the time for latest arrangements in light of weather, etc.
with thanks to Viv and Steve for making the necessary arrangements
Saturday 6 July, Cardinham community event, 2 – 4 pm at Cardinham Parish Hall – you’ll see some of us there, running a few fun activities and helping spread the word about our club.
Tuesday 18 June, Committee meeting, 7pm at clubhouse
Saturday 20 April, 7 for 7.30 pm, Quiz Evening – £8 per person, including pasty – maximum is now six per team, can form teams on arrival –
Tuesday 16th April, 7 pm, AGM – at the clubhouse
Sunday 7th April, 2 pm Tennis open day –
2023
Friday 1 December – Pre-Christmas Bowling and Meal at Trethorne – get there for 7.30pm start – allow £11 for two games bowling, plus cost of menu for meals etc. Deposit of £5 to be paid to Lance, along with menu choices – details have been emailed to all members and friends of the club.
Saturday 14 October – Skittles Evening, this time at the London Inn, St Neot. Starts 7.30pm, £3 a head (children free) – all welcome: members, friends and any others. Drinks and snacks available at the pub. they aren’t charging for use of alley. If you want to eat a meal at the pub too, best to eat beforehand, booking is advisable (call 01579 326728) – see photos
Saturday 30 September, 10am til approx midday: Court/clubhouse clean-up – all welcome to help. We want to keep membership rates low, so we maintain the court, clubhouse and the surrounding area ourselves. So please do come along; if nothing else, it’s a great way to meet up with other members. Pls bring any tools that might be useful (clippers, shears, barrows, rakes, brushes, cleaning items, etc.) – check here for latest arrangements in light of weather, etc.
Sunday 10 September, 2 pm: Croquet afternoon, St Neot Cricket Club field. No experience necessary – you can learn as you go! We’ll ask everyone for a contribution of £3 a head for adults (children free) from which we’ll make a donation to St Neot cricket club. Non-members welcome to join us. Bring chairs etc if you wish; and your own drinks, and let’s bring food to share. If you have a croquet set (adults’ or children’s) then please do bring along.
>>> See our CROQUET page – photos/report previous tournaments
From St Neot, go east, past the shop, the London Inn and then past the church and fork left up the hill, signposted “St. Cleer, Colliford Lake, Dozmary Pool”. Proceed for ¾ mile and turn right at cross roads, opposite the bus shelter. Ground is on left just past the farm buildings.
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Wednesday 14 June, 7 pm, clubhouse: Committee Meeting
Sunday 4 June, 2 pm: Bike Ride, Camel Trail – Not organised by the club, this is an informally organised opportunity for individuals who wish to to come together for a gentle ride along the Camel Trail, starting at Dunmere, Borough Arms in Bodmin (2pm) – more info
Saturday 20 May, 7 pm: Skittles Evening – A light-hearted club event, held at Warleggan Jubilee Hall in Mount – £3 a head (children free) – all welcome to come along: members, friends and any others. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Any profits will go to club funds – more info
Sunday 23 April, from 2 pm at the court: Open Tennis afternoon, free play – members and non-members welcome, no charge payable – come and play, whether to knock up, maybe try a series of games, or we may again play a continuing doubles game where we rotate players one at a time. See report and photos
Wednesday 19 April, 7 pm at the clubhouse: AGM – annual general meeting – all members are encouraged to attend – details.
Saturday 25 March, 7 for 7.30 pm: Quiz Evening, Cardinham Parish Hall – general knowledge quiz, max four per team, can form teams on arrival – £8 per person incl. pasty – bring your own drinks – raffle with quality prizes – your chance to win the Vic Thomas Memorial Trophy!
>> See photos and report
Wednesday 1 February 2023, 7 pm: Committee meeting – Rob’s house
Saturday 26 November, evening: Pre-Christmas bowling & meal, Trethorne – must be pre-booked – a meal at 7 pm, followed by two rounds of bowling. A provisional booking for 14 people has been made. First come first served, let Lance know (or contact via this website) and you can be one of those 14. If the demand is there, we can book a third lane, allowing another seven players. But don’t leave it last minute – book now! Open to all members and their families/friends.
Saturday 15 October, from 2 pm: Round Robin Tennis, free play – members and non-members welcome – a continuing doubles game where we rotate players one at a time. It was great last time (24 Sept), we had seven people playing, of whom four had not played before for ages. We will again include ‘slow tennis’, allowing two bounces for the less agile. So whether you’re fast or slow, do come along! And bring your friends. A great chance to meet up again with old friends and to make new ones. No charge payable. Bring your own refreshments.
Saturday 8 October, 7 pm: Skittles Evening – A light-hearted club event, held at Warleggan Jubilee Hall in Mount – £3 a head (children free) – all welcome to come along: members, friends and any others. Bring your own drinks and snacks. We can form teams on arrival. Any profits will go to club funds – more info
Saturday 24 September, from 2 pm: Round Robin Tennis, free play – members and non-members welcome – a continuing doubles game where we rotate players one at a time. We hope also to try ‘slow tennis’, allowing two bounces, slower balls, perhaps walking tennis? So whether you’re fast or slow, do come along! And bring your friends. A great chance to meet up again with old friends and to make new ones. No charge payable. Bring your own refreshments, picnic chairs, etc.
POSTPONED Sunday 11 September, 2 pm: Croquet Tournament – St Neot Cricket Club field. No experience necessary – you can learn as you go! We’ll ask everyone for a contribution of £3 a head for adults (children free) from which we’ll make a donation to St Neot cricket club. Non-members welcome to join us. Bring chairs etc if you wish; and your own drinks, and let’s bring food to share. If you have a croquet set (adults’ or children’s) then please do bring along. POSTPONED
>>> See photos/report previous tournaments
From St Neot, go east, past the shop, the London Inn and then past the church and fork left up the hill, signposted “St. Cleer, Colliford Lake, Dozmary Pool”. Proceed for ¾ mile and turn right at cross roads, opposite the bus shelter. Ground is on left just past the farm buildings.
FLEXIBLE DATES & TIMES: Court clean-up – unfortunately, the grass doesn’t cut itself, and hedges, brambles and trees continue to ignore our requests not to grow. Members are therefore asked to help in the annual clean-up; we want to keep membership rates low, and if we were to hire contractors to manage this, it would be expensive. Les is free on Saturday and will be there with strimmer and lawn-mower; others will come at times convenient to them. We might have machine operators (strimming, mowing, hedge-cutting) gathering at a different time from the quieter gardeners and cleaners (cleaning and repairing clubhouse, clipping hedges, removing rubbish etc.). So please do come along; if nothing else, it’s a great way to meet up with other members. Let us know if you’d like to come and join us in any aspect of the court clean-up – contact us. Thank you!
Saturday 23 July, from 2 pm: Round Robin Tennis, free play – members and non-members welcome – a continuing doubles game where we rotate players one at a time. A great chance to meet up again with old friends and to make new ones. No charge payable. Bring your own refreshments, picnic chairs, etc. Might evolve into a monthly event? see poster above
Sunday 15 May, 10 am: NEW ROUTE ! – A group of friends (including members) will be going on a cycle ride, from Pentewan to Wheal Martyn. This follows the old railway track, and is rated as ‘easy’ (see www.claytrails.co.uk/pentewan-valley-trail ) – and if have difficulty bringing a bike there, you can arrange to hire a bicycle at Pentewan. It’s about three and a half miles each way. They will meet at 10 am at Pentewan car park, from where the riders start cycling. You’re welcome to join them, but note that this is not a club-organised event. Anyone coming along has to be responsible for their own safety etc.; the club accepts no responsibility for the welfare of anyone joining in. Contact Lance 821641 for more info.
Saturday 7 May, 7 pm: Skittles Evening – A light-hearted club event, the Skittles Evening will be held at the Warleggan Jubilee Hall in Mount, £3 a head for adults (children free), open to all. All welcome to come along: members, friends and any others. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Tea/coffee will be available. We can form teams on arrival. Any profits will go to club funds to help maintain our tennis court and clubhouse.
The Jubilee Hall is in Mount, PL30 4ES – see directions.
Sunday 26 September 2021, 2 pm – Some friends members will be going on an informal cycle ride, Camel Trail, Bodmin towards Wenford Bridge and back. You’re welcome to join them, but note that this is not a club-organised event. Anyone coming along has to be responsible for their own safety etc.; the club accepts no responsibility for the welfare of anyone joining in. They’ll be departing trail car park next to Borough Arms in Bodmin at 2 pm.
Sunday 12 September 2021, 2 pm: Croquet Tournament, St Neot Cricket Club field – Our friendly croquet tournament is back, again on this beautiful field . No experience necessary – you can learn as you go! We’ll ask everyone for a contribution of £2 a head for adults (children free) from which we’ll make a donation to St Neot cricket club. Non-members welcome to join us. We ask that everyone brings enough drinks and other supplies for their personal use (we will again not be sharing this year); access to clubhouse may be limited to toilets only. Do not come if you are isolating or suspecting that you or anyone in your household may have symptoms of covid. Bring chairs etc if you wish; we shall maintain social distancing to the extent possible. If you have a croquet set (adults’ or children’s) then please do bring along – and let Les know on 01208 821591. For latest details and directions, see posters or website – see photos/report previous tournaments
From St Neot, go east, past the shop, the London Inn and then past the church and fork left up the hill, signposted “St. Cleer, Colliford Lake, Dozmary Pool”. Proceed for ¾ mile and turn right at cross roads, opposite the bus shelter. Ground is on left just past the farm buildings.
Wednesday 4 August 2021 – Members’ Court Clean-Up– from 3 pm, help clear up the area, sort out the hedges etc…
Friday 4 June 2021, 7pm: Annual General Meeting, outside the clubhouse
Sunday 2 August 2020 – Members’ Court Clean-Up– NOW STARTING 2 PM due to this morning’s rain – help clear up the area, sort out the hedges etc… Bring tools , implements and suitable wear as we strim, cut grass, repair seats, clear scrub, tidy up clubhouse … Keeping our social distances of course!
Saturday 18 January 2020, 7 pm: Members committee meeting followed by nibbles, hosted by Chris & Theresa.
2019
Saturday 12 October 2019, 7 pm for 7.30 pm start: Skittles Evening – A light-hearted Skittles Tournament at the SWEB Club, £3 a head for adults (children free); there is a licensed bar.
The SWEB Club is in the ‘Western Power’ complex, on the lower side of Lostwithiel Road Bodmin, between Bodmin College and Dragon Centre, postcode PL31 1DE. Enter the complex and go downhill. The SWEB club is at the bottom of the hill, where the lights will be shining.
Sunday 8 September, 2 pm: Croquet Tournament, St Neot Cricket Club field, £2 a head for adults (children free) from which we’ll make a donation to St Neot cricket club; please bring a plate of food to share; and bring own drinks – and if you have a croquet set (adults’ or children’s) then please bring along – and let Les know – From St Neot, go east, past the shop, the London Inn and then past the church and fork left up the hill, signposted “St. Cleer, Colliford Lake, Dozmary Pool”. Proceed for ¾ mile and turn right at cross roads, opposite the bus shelter. Ground is on left just past the farm buildings.
Thursday 5 September, 7 pm: Members’ meeting, at the clubhouse next to tennis court
Saturday 29 June, 2 pm – Tennis and fun open day – barbecue, soft drinks, etc. available – bring your own drinks – and if you have one, a tennis racket! Depending on numbers and interest, we’ll have tennis (newbies, have a go); tennis (American-style tournament); boules; smite.
Sunday 9 June: Members’ meeting (from 2pm) and court clean-up (from 2.30pm) – all welcome; bring tools for clearing, gardening, woodwork repairs, etc.
Thurs 2 May, 7 pm: Committee meeting, tennis court clubhouse Cardinham
Tuesday 5 February 2019, 7 pm: Meeting and AGM – all members and players are invited to attend, at the Clubhouse next to the tennis court
2018
Monday 12 March, 7 pm: Cardinham Sports Club AGM, at Westover house in Cardinham
Saturday 25 March, 7 pm: Quiz Evening, Cardinham Parish Hall – with a chilli and baked potato supper (vegetarian option also available) – max four per team – £7 per person incl supper.
2017
Saturday 14 January: Cardinham Sports Club Dinner, St. Mabyn Inn
Saturday 25 March, 7 pm: Quiz Evening, Cardinham Parish Hall – with a chilli and baked potato supper (vegetarian lasagne also available).
2016:
Saturday 16 April, 7 pm for 7.30 pm start – Chilli and Quiz Evening, Cardinham Parish Hall, teams of four, chilli (or lasagne veggie option), baked spud, salad, tea/coffee – £7 per person
Sunday 15 May, 1 pm: Cycle Ride, sets off from Guineaport gate in Wadebridge, 1pm; all welcome; intending to head towards Wenford Bridge
Saturday 25 June: ClubHouse Day – cleaning up, renovation work, etc. at clubhouse from 2 pm; followed by meeting 6 pm; then barbecue for members 7 pm – bring a banger (or whatever) and bottle (or whatever).
Sunday 31 July, from 1 pm: Croquet afternoon – St Neot Cricket Ground, bring your own drinks and a plate of something to eat/share (we’ll have access to the pavillion there). There will be at least three croquet sets (plus a children’s set), so we can play many games at the same time. If you have a croquet set, do bring it along if you can (let Les know on 821591, or Chris 812409). Adult players will be invited to contribute £1 each towards the donation to be made to St Neot cricket club for the use of their grounds.
DIRECTIONS: From St Neot, go east, past the shop, the London Inn and then past the church and fork left up the hill, signposted “St. Cleer, Colliford Lake, Dozmary Pool”. Proceed for ¾ mile and turn right at cross roads, opposite the bus shelter. Ground on left just past the farm buildings.
Sat 8 October, 7 pm, SWEB club: Skittles Evening ~ £1 a head, all welcome – members and non members. £1 donation for adults, children free!
Tues 18 October, Club House: Members’ Committee Meeting