Croquet match will settle centuries-old dispute over how to pronounce the name of the River Nene

Croquet match will settle centuries-old dispute between locals in Northampton and Peterborough over how to pronounce the name of the River Nene Locals in Northampton say ‘Nen’ but miles away in Peterborough they say ‘Neen’ First side to win five games in today’s match will decide the river’s pronunciation Both teams agreed to use the … Read more

CRAIG BROWN: Warning – don’t play croquet in front of the telly 

One of the most surprising beneficiaries of the current crisis is the game of croquet. The Croquet Association reports a 110 per cent rise in sales of croquet sets, along with a surge in inquiries from people wanting to join croquet clubs.  Meanwhile, John Lewis has apparently sold 600 per cent more croquet sets than … Read more