by Hockey Admin | May 20, 2026 | Diaspora Hockey, Grassroots and Club Hockey, Men's Hockey
As we celebrate International Day of Families in 2026, 50 years ago Hockey Digest magazine reported that Southern Hockey Club in London held the accolade for the most unique club network in the UK with at least 11 father/son/brother combinations in their ranks back in...
by Hockey Admin | Apr 22, 2026 | Obituaries
10.09.1933–12.04.2026 Sukhdev (Sukhi) Singh Rao, a pioneering figure in London club hockey and a central presence in the development of the game among Britain’s South Asian community, passed away peacefully on Sunday 12 April 2026 at the age of 92. Born in Mombasa,...
by Hockey Admin | Apr 21, 2026 | International Hockey, Women's Hockey
Vera Machell Cox was an extraordinary woman – a talented hockey player, administrator and letter-writer who lived at Great Comp, a country house in Kent, during the early years of the twentieth century. Her fascinating story may not have come to light had her great...
by Hockey Admin | Apr 21, 2026 | 2026 News Items
The Hockey Museum (THM) held its second City Lunch last month (20 March 2026) at the same prestigious, sought after hotel location, The Skyline, London events space at Blue Orchid’s Tower Suites hotel. The Skyline has incredible panoramic views across London taking in...
by Hockey Admin | Apr 20, 2026 | From the Collection, Obituaries
3 March 1934 – 25 February 2026 Len Smith, founder of Len Smith’s Sportswear Ltd and a renowned figure in British women’s and schools’ hockey sportswear, died on 25 February 2026, aged 91. Born and raised in Twickenham, Len was educated at Dauntsey’s School in...
