Providing thirsty croquet players with drinks during tournaments is an important part of the club's business and David Gaitley's revamped bar area will certainly meet their needs.

Since David took over, the shelving has been improved and stocklist revised. Beer-lovers will be pleased to know that an extensive range of bottled specialty beers is kept and a new supply contract agreed with local Sussex micro-brewer Darkstar in Haywards Heath.

Outside of tournaments, members use an IOU system so NO cash is ever left in the club overnight.