Anyone for a game of petanque? (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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New court built at Firth Park, Heckmondwike
8:50am Friday 20th January 2012 in Spen
The French game of petanque is being played in Heckmondwike following the building of a new court in Firth Park.
Enthusiasts of the sport, also known as boules, are hoping to form a club and hold regular meetings as well as teach the game to community groups.
They are also looking into the possibility of a pub summer petanque league.
The game is easy to learn and equipment will be provided. For more information, e-mail info@heckmondwikepc.co.uk.
Comments(15)
SM Bingley
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10:09am Fri 20 Jan 12
Albion.
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10:20am Fri 20 Jan 12
Joedavid wrote:Along with water table tennis?
Bradford Council what about that for the City Park?
shaunp2112
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10:46am Fri 20 Jan 12
BD16
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11:13am Fri 20 Jan 12
Albion. wrote:And the fag packet regattas.
Joedavid wrote: Bradford Council what about that for the City Park?Along with water table tennis?
Apollo
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11:58am Fri 20 Jan 12
DCarbz
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12:55pm Fri 20 Jan 12
A good way to while away the hours.
BD16
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1:16pm Fri 20 Jan 12
DCarbz wrote:I've seen it played outdoors in Sweden as well. It looks a bit of fun, and like you say, you don't have to spend a fortune on a pitch or the equipment.
Actually Joedavid's idea is not all that bad. We play it out here in Cyprus more or less on any sandy/earth surface and boules can be had for about £20. A good way to while away the hours.
Prisoner Cell Block A
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1:22pm Fri 20 Jan 12
Mr Blonde
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2:11pm Fri 20 Jan 12
SM Bingley wrote:Would you really?
I'd like to point out that the correct word is Pétanque not Pentanque
Google it, I think you'll find you're wrong.
But hey, if it makes you feel good, who am I to argue?
Joedavid
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2:29pm Fri 20 Jan 12
What was wrong in suggesting this game be installed in the City Park?
Albion.
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2:33pm Fri 20 Jan 12
Joedavid wrote:Looks like a change of heart.
Why my comment on this story deleted?
What was wrong in suggesting this game be installed in the City Park?
SM Bingley
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4:10pm Fri 20 Jan 12
Mr Blonde wrote:T&A - I noticed that you have corrected the mistake. Thank you
SM Bingley wrote: I'd like to point out that the correct word is Pétanque not PentanqueWould you really? Google it, I think you'll find you're wrong. But hey, if it makes you feel good, who am I to argue?
Mr Blonde - QED. You must have been using the Heckmondwike version of Google?
Patrick Bateman
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4:50pm Fri 20 Jan 12
BD16 wrote:Ah yes, 'the fag packet regattas':how could we forget those?
Albion. wrote:And the fag packet regattas.
Joedavid wrote: Bradford Council what about that for the City Park?Along with water table tennis?
Monsieur Pompompidou
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7:01pm Fri 20 Jan 12
SM Bingley - 1 : 0 - Mr Blonde
Allez!!!
Joedavid says...
9:47am Fri 20 Jan 12