Author: huddersfieldpetanque

Tuesday 29th July was our first big event where players from around the region were invited and they came from York, Bridlington, Wetherby and even Heckmondwike.

24 players took part so there were 6 games on the terrain – the most ever at one time. We played 5 rounds and the best performance from a Huddersfield player was Sandra who won 4 of her games.

But the first three were experienced players from other clubs who won all their 5 games and took away the prizes. Overall winner was Ted, Alan was second and Mick was third. Well done everyone. Pictures in the Gallery.

Today Councillor Judith Hughes handed over the keys to a room  near the cafe where the club can congregate and also to a store room where we can keep our stuff instead of the boots of committee member’s cars.

The room is about 6m by 6m and has a toilet, a mini kitchen and although there are desks in it at present they will be taken away soon and replaced with some trestle tables. We have to share with Park rangers and police but that’s not a big issue. Down stairs under the room we have part of a store room which we will share with various groups but will hold gazebo, tables and chairs quite easily. We hope to see you Thursday at 5-30pm to view the room and to play a game or two thereafter.

A magnificent turnout of 18 people so the maths was easy. After 3 rounds no team had won all three matches so it was down to 2 wins plus points difference. And thanks to a 13-1 victory in round 1 the winners were 3 in a bed (Robin, Rita and Pauline). The runners  up were the Ferrets ( John, Marcia and Sue).

Well done all. Next big event Tuesday 29th an all day melee – bring your own lunch – start 1030 – 5 games in one day.

Two events now have their own page and a gallery of photos. York and bastille. Click to enlarge.

Anyone with more photos please send them to me (Paul) and I can upload them.

This will be to Stockton Fox petanque club and starts at 1030 so we’ll need to leave from Marsh gates at 9am. The cost is £3-50 which includes a buffet lunch. It lasts all day.

It’s a melee so you get a different partner every round and play 5 rounds. They’re a friendly lot and there could be 50 people there. Bring a fleece and a waterproof and a chair if you really want.

Leave in convoy but if you get lost it’s up to Ainley top, M62 to M1, then A64 past York to the roundabout where it becomes a single carriageway and first right after about a mile into a small road called Barr Lane. At T junction turn right and look out for the village hall on your right. Free parking. If you need a lift let Paul or Roy know.  07977772971 or 07867940340. No need to book – just decide on the day if you’re going. It will definitely go ahead whether HPC is there or not.