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Mel is Club Singles Champion.

IMG_000118 members played today. 3 round snake followed by the final. Despite the expected moans about the handicaps awarded the fact that most games were closely fought demonstrates that the handicap system worked well and was fair.
6 members won 2 games but only 2, Marie & Melvyn won all 3 and went into the final. This was closely fought and finished with Melvyn winning the game 13:10. I presented the magnificent trophy then most members played another game or two. Quite a few park visitors dropped in to see what was going on and took away business cards with one couple very interested in joining
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The Generation Game

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We called it the generation game as the teams were made up of grandparents and grand children. All children involved were under 16 and all grandparents were around 64. There were 8 teams who all played 3 games and after we added up the scores two teams played out a final.
Overall winners were The Farraris (Kallum & Roger) who won every game they played including a 13-4 win in the final over Em & Im (Emily & Roy). The winners took home a handsome trophy, a large box of chocolates and a big bag of Haribo sweets.
Every child received a petanque medal and every child played some wonderful shots on the day. They’re already asking when the next event is.
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Triple Winners at the Lemonade Melee

IMG_0012Today the shed was painted and thanks to Roy, Sue, Brendan, Julie W and Robin. Many hands made light green work with an ash white trim. Or as one of the painters said “It’s like a bloody swiss chalet”

In the afternoon there were a few games but in the evening we held the first melee where members brought lashings of lemonade to drink.

The club provided crisps, peanuts and red hot chilli peanuts and a good time was had by all.  21 players in total and after 3 rounds there were 3 players, Robin, Colin & Paul all with 3 wins and all with a points difference of +21. With the sun past the yard arm and heading down to the sea there was no time for a playoff so we have triple winners. Jacob also won 3 and had a points difference of +12. We all enjoyed it so much we will hold another evening melee soon maybe with Ginger Beer as well!

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3 Results update

MeleeMidsummer melee was 23rd July and new member Colin won first prize winning all 5 games with a better points difference than Paul who also won all 5 games.

Malcolm was 3rd despite only playing 4 but winning them all.

Mystery Prize Tuesday 28th melee on saw Malcolm win all his 3 games to win a silver medal.

Monthly Members melee had a fantastic 25 players today and Roy, Julie L and Amanda all won all their 3 games but points difference meant that Julie L was the overall winner. New table on Winners tab. Roy is favourite to win the summer league but he is still being chased by 5 women.

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Shed of the Week

IMG_0003It arrived yesterday.  It looks good and we have to thank a host of people who put in the work to make it happen. The Committee, Fred, Reg, Sandra, Malcolm, David M and my son Ben who working as a team humped the flags in and out of the car, helped to barrow the sand and lay the flags.

It’s not finished. We need to think of security, more flooring, some decking in front, shelves, paint and probably more but it’s here so let’s all come down today and have a look and while you’re here play in our 5 game midsummer melee which starts at 10am. The weather looks dry (not like yesterday) and there’s cash prizes waiting to be won and a huge raffle to enjoy.

See you soon!