Author: huddersfieldpetanque

The first game took place today.

Conditions underfoot – wet; Conditions overhead – wet; Condition of boules – wet; Condition of players – wet. The rain changed from light to heavy during the game.

Despite all this a game took place with 3 people who happened to be passing and fancied a go. next weekend we’ll try again. Weather forecast looks better.

I talked to this journalist last month and gave him some background and the following piece appeared in the paper. Not a bad article  – the usual puns and the odd mistake but it all helps spread the word.

http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/ooh-la-la–youll-6066885

KMC have emailed me and a few others saying the terrain is open to the public so we can try it out.

They haven’t added the extra gravel yet but I’m sure it’s on its way. So let’s do it this weekend!

I’m free Saturday and Sunday so let’s see if we can find 4 people to play on those days. Weather seems cold but dry on Saturday and more chance of rain Sunday. If it rains we can have a cuppa and a chat in the cafe.

I’ll be there at 1pm on both days. I have 15 sets of boules (don’t ask) which we can lend to anyone who turns up out of the blue. Bring your own chair and waterproofs. This invite going to a few people who have emailed me as well.

Meeting yesterday attended by yours truly, Alan Swift (Northern Petanque Regional President) John Fletcher Head of Parks, Landscapes and Streetcleaning, KMC) & Robert Whitaker from Parks.

Agreed the terrain looked good;  extra dressing of gravel/granite chips needed; noticeboard to be erected with details of the game & the Club; Discussions on provision of tables & chairs. Meeting planned soon for steering committee to help in development of club;

3 local residents make contact by email…   It’s started!

Finally things are happening. The terrain is very nearly finished. There will be a technical meeting soon to agree final works then it will be signed off as ready for play. The terrain is level but with the slope of the ground has quite a wall at the far end. Surrounding areas are level and seeded with grass. There is provision for 2 benches and I think planting has been done but maybe not. It’s cordoned off at present but very nearly there…

Meetings are planned to get things moving but it is expected to put on some taster sessions at weekends in October for people to try the game and sign up to join the club. Some PR is also being considered.  Click photo to enlarge it.