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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.

Winners of all 3 games on 1st February were Steve R, Alan, Mavis & Amy. Steve had best points difference. No picture of the winner but here’s the third place. League table so far.

This was on February 1st at Heckmondwike. The squad was Brendan, Pete, Margaret, Vero, Shirley, Melvyn, Carol, Paul & Keith. Each player played 4 games and had 2 rest periods. The scoring system is complicated but after 1 fixture out of 4 we are in 3rd place. This may change when official scores are released.

First melee of the new season with 24 members and Brendan won all 3 games with a massive points difference of +35. Marie, Terry B, Kevin and Amy also won 3 games. Thanks to Robin and Rita for scoring. Volunteers needed for the 11 remaining monthly melees.

Huddersfield Pétanque Club wishes all members and followers the compliments of the season. Don’t forget the mulled wine and mince pies event on Tuesday 23rd December and we look forward to another exciting new year of boules in 2026. Next Monthly Mêlée is Sunday 4th January.