The club has still been affected by the pandemic in various ways. Last month it had to postpone its Golf Croquet Social Day when the five-day snap lockdown was announced, and the club has had to adapt to various COVID-safe protocols.

However, club secretary Barb Shannon said the club has grown during the pandemic.

"We've actually gotten some new members," she said.

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"I think people were looking for something to do, even though we had strict rules where we could only play for two hours, had to wear masks, and couldn't go into the clubhouse.

"I think it was more for the social aspect; they didn't want to go too far away but were keen to go down to croquet and catch up with a few people.

"It's a good friendly game and it gets people out of the house."

In addition to its new members, the club has also hosted a diverse range of groups.

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Marian College has Year 10 students who play at the club as part of their curriculum, with some St Mary's Primary School students to begin playing next term similarly.

East Grampians Health Services also often contacts the club to arrange for a group of its Parkinson's patients to play.

All these groups are assisted by club members eager to help people learn the game.

With travel gradually increasing, a growing number of people from out of by are also frequently stopping to play.

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"The club's not just for us members," Ms Shannon said.

"We always like to invite others to come and play."

The club plays Tuesday and Saturday at 1.30pm if the weather permits.

People are welcome to turn up on these afternoons and join in, with the club happy to loan free mallets to new players.

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