24 June - Sad News - Philip Allison
It is with sadness that I have to inform you that our member Phillip Allison passed away on Sunday at the Sue Ryder Home, Nettlebed.
Philip was a well liked and valued gentlemanly player within our Club, where he as a very good supporter of our teams, tournaments and social play – he will be much missed by us all.
He was one of the best supporters of the new competitions and tournaments that we introduced in the past few seasons since he took up the sport, and for that I am particularly grateful.
One could always rely on Philip to participate if he possibly could.
Philip achieved some good success with his croquet too:
Last season, he graduated from the 'all comers' social play, to represent Phyllis Court in a competitive friendly
fixture, away against Ryde on the Isle of Wight, and then 'moved up' again to appear in League action for the
Phyllis Court C team at Blewbury and Harwell.
Back at Phyllis Court, Philip's first croquet triumph was in 2014. That season, he reached two 'Drawn Partners'
finals, finishing runner-up in the second event that year and then winning the third tournament, which got his name
on the (prize) 'Hugh's Mallet' which on permanent display in the croquet pavilion (as remembered in this picture).
But his biggest win was just last year when he won the Handicap Singles season-long competition, beating a
string of more experienced players along the way.
Philip’s funeral service is to be held at 2 pm. on Thursday, 6 July at Reading Crematorium at 2.00 pm.
I understand that those attending are requested wear bight colours and bow ties have also been mentioned,
rather than black attire. No flowers please but donations if desired to Sue Ryder Hospice.