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Yesterday 12 HPC players went to Mirfield for the last event of the summer season. The best performance was Kevin and Christine who won 4 out of their 5 games and came 5th out of 19 teams. Full results at https://www.yorkshirepetanque.co.uk/EventResults.aspx?Ty=CR&TN=1282

We now look to winter league for regional sunday events. It was encouraging to see so many HPC players there and hopefully more will try regional events in the future. If you’re thinking about it ask someone who played at Mirfield to tell you their story.

If you’re going to try a winter league you’ll need a partner, a chair, a full set of waterproofs and some solid shoes. There can be early starts and dark drives home and the occasional snow or rain shower but it’s a great day out. 4 of the venues are in Kirklees.

The Winter league table for 24/25 can be seen on YP website. Highest ranked HPC members are Brendan and Nell in 22nd place. Kevin is in 10th place but listed as a Mirfield player. 17 HPC members played at least one game last winter. The 25/26 winter league starts in 10 days.

Three players had 3 wins at Sundays Melee. In first place was Dominique with 21 points, Narrowly second was Mel D with 20 and 3rd was Amanda with 14 points.

Despite having to field 2 triples and 4 pairs against the mens 6 pairs the women took the Grail Trophy on Sunday afternoon overturning two years of wins by the men. Lovely afternoon and much drier than the forecast.

Steve, Amy & Mel C were the winners after 3 rounds on Sunday.

25 people turned up, Kevin, Senga & Doug were second, Terry L, Margaret R and Nell 3rd.

The second in a series of visits to HPC took place last week. Unity: One and All  is a community group supporting neurodivergent adults aged 18+ and their carers with creative and therapeutic activities. They also facilitate days and nights out doing social events one of which was playing the game of pétanque at Greenhead Park. Last week there were 12 clients and 8 carers and parents. A great 2 hours of fun in the sun with plenty of water and juice keeping everyone hydrated.

Find out more about their work at https://www.creativekirklees.com/en-UK