COLCHESTER Croquet Club claimed victory in the Kingstons Wealth Management Golf Croquet Trophy competition.

The Lexden-based club came out on top after winning a total of 62 hoops, at a sunny Rawreth Lane Cricket Club.

Opponents Maldon recorded 47 hoops while Southchurch Park recorded 58.

Winning husband and wife duo Marian and Michael Manning won the last game 7-0 against Maldon, to confirm Colchester’s grip on the competition.

The other members of the Colchester team were Audrey Durrani, Ann Brookes, Jill Mills, Jane Collier, Stephen Scrase and Stephanie Sadler.