The event was the South East Croquet Federations annual Team competion at Southwick, which this year was was billed as a Carnival (possibly to celebrate 20 years of the competition) so all the Teams were asked to dress up!  We took a team of five, Elaine, Mike, Richard, Tim and myself and Elaine had the idea of  going as The Lodsworth Morris Dancers. She brilliantly provided all the ribbons flowers and bells to kit us out. Although most other teams seemed to think we should have won (as did we!), we were pipped at the post by the Clan of Godhelm from Guildford and Godalming who had rather splendid Viking Helmets (but nothing else). In the competition itself we did not win despite the best efforts of Mike and Elaine ( both winning all their matches ) and Richard (who won 2 and drew one). It was all very enjoyable despite the rather drizzly and cold weather. Full results will be published later.