Now that summer weather has finally arrived, it is the ideal time to choose from a range of giant outdoor family games. If space is limited, quoits and tower building games are ideal. For anyone lucky enough to have a reasonably flat lawn, croquet is guaranteed to bring out the competitive spirit in grown ups as well as children and teenagers.
It is thought by many that lawn croquet probably originated in France. The name itself seems to be a derivative of croc or croch which means hook. A hook shaped stick may have developed into the modern mallet.
The Watford Croquet website (www.watfordcroquet.org.uk ), however, is quite clear that the game originated in Ireland during the early 19th century and spread from there across the English speaking world.
Croquet is often regarded as a genteel game but, whilst the highest standards of etiquette are required, in reality it is a highly competitive game. Many of the best shots are the ones give an advantage to a player by knocking an opponent’s ball into an undesirable position.
The croquet sets available from Spotty Boxes range from a Starter Garden Croquet Set for children and families at £44.99 (http://www.spottygiftboxes.co.uk/
All of the products are available from http://www.SpottyGiftBoxes.co.uk or 01962 889460.
