Author: huddersfieldpetanque

This does what it says on the tin. It’s the annual Ladies Day with no men involved unless in a supporting role. It’s been running for years now and is always a great day out that many HPC ladies have attended. Ask around the club to talk to ladies who have gone or plan to go and sort out car sharing. Stockton is around an hour from HPC and has a large terrain and clubhouse and car park.

A good day for HPC at Heckmondwike last Sunday. 10 club members played in a regional event and Margaret & Pete won 4.5 of their 5 games and were only beaten to the top spot by 2 points. This is still the best result for some time by a HPC pair. Brendan and Vero also put in a great performance.

Regional events are longer than club sessions (5 games instead of 3) and there are a few county level players and the occasional England international but it’s a great experience and your game improves by playing better players. Next one at Huddersfield is 26th July. Talk to those who play at regional events and think about having a go…

Enjoyable afternoon played in warm and dry conditions Amy was winner and Jan second. Keith and David also won all their 3 games but points difference sorted out the places.

Next monthly melee is on Easter Sunday 5th April so there will be Easter eggs for prizes.

Richard and Jackie were the winners of this competition with 3 wins and +27. Second were Terry L & Sue C also on 3 wins. Mel D & Mavis were 3rd. Margaret and Sue were organisers.

Next internal competition is St Patricks Day March 17th.

Twenty pairs from Yorkshire, Lancashire and beyond enjoyed a largely dry day’s play in the Yorkshire winter league. Shirley came 3rd, partnering Richard from Leeds. Nell and Vero came 7th. Six other HPC pairs competed, and a good time was generally had by all. To put the icing on the cake, we raised about £70 for the Sleeper Fund.

Milling around the clubhouse

Nice to see a strong representation from Ingbirchworth (and Marseille)

Yorkshire and England players were there

Some wearing their England shirts

HPC did us proud today, helped by the rain staying away until the closing moments. Thanks to all the members who raked and baked, stringed, made tea, flogged raffle tickets, kept scores, and those who came along to savour the tournament ambience. Thanks to the players some of whom travelled a long way to play. Great day.