Pen-Y-Coed Petanque

Our shop is open for customer visits and of course you can still order by telephone and e mail and we will be happy to help.

 

 

If you have any questions we will be happy to help as always. If you prefer to make an appointment then these can be made by telephone or e mail to the usual contact details.

 

Phil and Marion

 

If you have any questions please contact us on  01359 250829 or email pycpetanque@aol.com

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2023 PETANQUE COMPETITIONS AND FIXTURES AND CLUB NEWS

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MAY

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27th National Mens Womens Doubles Ferndown

28th National Mens Womens Triples Ferndown

29th National Mens Womens Singles and Shooting Ferndown

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29th Pen-Y-Coed Petanque East Anglian Air Ambulance Mixed Doubles British Sugar Sports and Social Club Hollow Road Bury St Edmunds In aid of The East Anglian Air Ambulance

Registration: 9.30am        Start of play:   10.00am                          

The competition will be five games run on a ‘snake’ format, followed by top four teams going into a 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 4th play off.

Licensed bar and food available

Entry fees    -    £20.00 per team

Please bring a raffle prize. No entries on the day. No refunds.

Entries strictly in advance with payment by Wednesday 24th May. All proceeds will go to the Air Ambulance.

Send registration form and cheques to: Pen-y-Coed Petanque, Up Street, Bardwell, Nr. Bury St.Edmunds, Suffolk. IP31 1AA

Tel:  01359 250829           e-mail:          pycpetanque@aol.com

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31st Bury and District Petanque League Singles British Sugar Petanque Club  Hollow Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

 

JUNE

 

3rd London Petanque Weekend The UK's biggest petanque competition is back. Our two-day petanque extravaganza will be held once more at Crystal Palace Park over the weekend of 3-4 June 2023.

Guaranteed total weekend prize fund of over £10,000!

Beat the rush and enter your team now!

https://www.londonpetanqueclub.co.uk/events

 

4th London Petanque Weekend Mark Barlow Memorial

Sunday, June 4, 2023 09:30  20:30 £30 per team. Enter your team now!

https://www.londonpetanqueclub.co.uk/events

Crystal Palace Park - Middle Terrace London - SE19 2GA

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4th June Coronation Precision Shooting Competition. Garnier Petanque Club Garnier Hall Station Road Eccles Norfolk NR16 2JG 11.00am  till 4.00pm  Closing date 26th May. Entry £3.00 per player.

Join the Garnier Pentanque Club for their very first Precision Shooting competition on Sunday, 4th June from 11:00.

Through a Breckland Council Coronation grant we have been able to purchase 2 shooting mats, precision boules and trophies to mark the King's Coronation.

£3.00 entry fee per person, and Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Each entry will also receive a commemorative King Charles III medal to mark the Coronation.

The Social Club Bar will be open for drinks and snacks throughout and toilet facilities will be available.

Come and join us to celebrate, and make this an annual event in the Norfolk County Pétanque Calendar.

Each person will be given a 15 minute slot, so please arrive 15-20 minutes before your slot so we can get as many people as possible shooting.

Either message our Facebook Page, or email scottwilson76@hotmail.co.uk to confirm your entry. Closing Date 26th May.

 

For further information and pre entry contact Scott Wilson e mail Scottwilson76@hotmail.co.uk. Limited to 24 players

 

10th Charity Melee in aid of Parkinsons Disease at Wanderers Petanque Club St Faiths Centre Manor Road St Faiths Norwich. NR10 3LF Registration at 1.00pm for 1.30pm start. All players welcome, no need to book just turn up on the day. Entry fees £5 per player
Competition will be 4 games untimed with a different partner each game. Please bring a raffle prize. Entries to Richard Green
 

11th Peter Westall Memorial Open Doubles Monkstone Petanque Club

 

Limited to 32 teams £7.00 per player In memory of Peter Westall - a great stalwart for Petanque in Wales - an open doubles competition is being held on 11th June in Cardiff at Monkstone PC which was the venue for the 2019 Home Nations. The invite extends far and wide so if you fancy a weekend in Cardiff please enter using our online form or further information visit http://www.welshpetanque.org.uk/?page_id=13

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10th Veteran Triples Qualifier 1 Leicester Petanque Club. Western Park, Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 6HX

 

11th Veteran Triples Qualifier 2 Leicester Petanque Club. Western Park, Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 6HX

 

12 th June -23rd June. 2023. 12 Day Summer Petanque Tour to the South of France The Friendship Tour Dates  Accommodation - On the 4 star Campsite Camping Monplaisir ,Vendres Plage , nr Beziers. Petanque area Tour Details Matches visiting 5 French local clubs. Free transport and each club provide a competition, Travel. Self-Drive Flight - Ryanair flies into Beziers Cost £399 pp which includes accommodation, matches (but not the small payment for the meal), transport rtn to these matches. Use of all campsite facilities. Single accommodation is £100 extra. If travelling on your own it is usual, if required, that I try to find another person to share. Payment Method. April 1st £50 pp non-refundable deposit. This will be a small group of a maximum of 30 persons. Tour Organiser John Price For more details of this unique tour please contact me  email shunprice6@gmail.com .

 

17th Open Charity Triples for Thames Hospice and in memory of Paul Webb.
To be played at Whitnash PC on the 17th June 2023. Whitnash Sports & Social Club, Heathcote Road, Whitnash,  Leamington Spa, CV31 2NF
Entries are limited to 32 teams. 3 players per team. Entry is £30 per team Registration 9.00 for a 9.30 start Matching kit is required for all participants please. Format groups in morning with knockout in afternoon.  Food will be available from Club Entries to Clive de Silva to  info@petanqueevents.co.uk

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18th Anglia Regional Over 55’s Bob Carter Centre Drayton Norwich Norfolk NR8 6DW

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24th SSE Mens Womens Triples Worthing Pétanque Club West Worthing Tennis & Squash Club Titnore Way Worthing  W. Sussex BN13 3RT

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25th SSE Mens Womens Triples Worthing Pétanque Club West Worthing Tennis & Squash Club Titnore Way Worthing  W. Sussex BN13 3RT

 

25th Bob Bruce Memorial Pairs Great Ellingham Norfolk Registration 9.30 for a 10.00 start Pre enter please as entry limited to 24 teams.  Adults £3.00 Juniors £1.00 Format 5 x 45 min timed games. Medals and Prizes for 1st and 2nd. Raffle All proceeds from the raffle to East Anglian Childrens Hospice. Further details or to enter contact petanqueclub51@outlook.com

 

25th  June - Martin Birkhead Trophy (Doubles) Lincoln Branleys Petanque Club

Venue: Woodcocks, Saxilby Road, Lincoln LN1 2BE

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28th Bury and District Triples Meadlands Social Club Stowmarket IP14 2AD

 

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JULY

1st Petanque England Junior Doubles Championship on Saturday 1.7.23 at Oxshott Petanque Club, Steel's Lane, Oxshott, KT22 0RF.  The championship is open to PE members who are under 18yrs during 2023.  More details will be published shortly but if you wish to get an early entry in please send to Chris Chubb, chris@chubbfamily.net including the juniors date of birth and their PE number.

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2nd Bob Carter Prime Pairs Bob Carter Centre Drayton Norwich

 

2nd EuroCup Semi Finals

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8th 9th Caerleon RFC PC  Bastille weekend Petanque competition. Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th July 2023

The Event:  We are very proud of our Bastille Weekend which has grown from a small in-club event, to a full weekend of cheerful & competitive pétanque.  In the past few years we’ve welcomed players from Finland, Scotland, Germany, Sweden & France as well as Scotland & England – and we now have some folk who book next year’s place as they are leaving on Sunday evening!  We are based at Caerleon RFC, and we honour the competitive, community-focused nature of the Rugby Club in the spirit of our tournament.

 

Saturday 8th July is our Bastille Mêlée: it’s a chance to play with and against different people and make new friends: it’s a fantastic leveller, ideal for beginners and experienced players alike!  We play 4 games, with the legendary mad shooting competition during the break.  French themed fancy dress is encouraged (and rewarded!).  A generous buffet lunch is included, and there is a range of prizes.  Entry £7 per player Registration is 10.00am for an 10.15am start. Entry in advance to Barbara_393@hotmail.com

 

Sunday 9th July is the Caerleon Open Triples:  this is a more competitive but friendly event.  The prize pot is guaranteed at a minimum of £100, with prize money increasing with entries.   If you’d like to play the Triples but don’t have a team let us know and we will fix you up.  Entry £15 per team.  Registration is 9.30am for a 9.45am start. Entry in advance to Barbara_393@hotmail.com

 

9th Anglia Regional Qualifier 3 East Norfolk PC Open Doubles Lingwood Village Hall Lingwood Norfolk NR13 4AZ

 

15th East Norfolk PC Open Doubles Lingwood Village Hall Lingwood Norfolk NR13 4AZ Entry per player is £15 and entry fee includes food voucher which can be used to purchase refreshments at the Social Club.  Trophies and cash prizes.

Doubles Registration by 9.00am Play will commence at 9.30 and the format will be leagues, knockout and consolages. Licenced bar, BBQ and Catering facilities on site.

Entries to Peter Astle email enpc.open22@gmail.com

 

16nd East Norfolk PC Open Triples Lingwood Village Hall Lingwood Norfolk NR13 4AZ Entry per player is £15 and entry fee includes food voucher which can be used to purchase refreshments at the Social Club.  Trophies and cash prizes.

Triples Registration by 9.00am Play will commence at 9.30 and the format will be leagues, knockout and consolages. Licenced bar, BBQ and Catering facilities on site.

Entries to Peter Astle email enpc.open22@gmail.com

 

16th Yorkshire Open Mixed Triples 2023 Sunday 16th July 2023
Heckmondwike Petanque Club Registration 9.15 for 10.00 start.

The Yorkshire Open Mixed Triples promises to be a friendly bit competitive event with a minimum of 5 games for each team and prizes for gold, silver and bronze categories! Teams of 4 allowed as long as the team playing is 'mixed'.

Click the link below for more information and the entry form.

https://www.heckmondwikepetanque.co.uk/yorkshire-open-mixed-triples-2023/

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22nd IWD Champion of Champions Doubles Oxshott Village Sports Club Steels Lane, Oxshott Surrey, KT22 0RF.

23rd IWD Champion of Champions Triples Oxshott Village Sports Club Steels Lane, Oxshott Surrey, KT22 0RF.

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22nd Carreau-boule cup Triples John Street PC  Knutton, Staffordshire, ST5 6DT,

Registration will be open on the day from 08:30 with all captains to have registered by 09:15. We will not be accepting payments on the day so please keep a look out for an email with instructions on how to pay.

The terrain will be open on Friday 21st July from 14:00 for anybody looking to get familiar with the pistes.

The Club have negotiated a Concessionary deal with a local chain for £45 per room, per night. ( double or twin combining a kitchenette & self contained toilet & bathroom).

Food will be available both days and the menu will be sent to the team captains email address after registration.

Entry is £12 per person.

On Saturday evening, in association with Knutton Ex Servicemen’s club, we are having a karaoke/party which will be free entry.

We are accepting extra players if you wish to bring them, for example having a team of 3 in the doubles or 4 in the triples, please note this will still remain at £12 per person.

Payment details will be sent to team captains upon registration, we ask that you try to complete this within 7 days as your place is not confirmed until payment has been received. We are not accepting payments on the day.

Triples 22nd July - https://forms.gle/zBkhYkwam7LH6NWGA

Please note this is a first come, first serve basis and any teams over the limit will be added to a reserve list.

 

23rd Carreau-boule cup Doubles. John Street PC  Knutton, Staffordshire, ST5 6DT,

Registration will be open on the day from 08:30 with all captains to have registered by 09:15. We will not be accepting payments on the day so please keep a look out for an email with instructions on how to pay.

The terrain will be open on Friday 21st July from 14:00 for anybody looking to get familiar with the pistes.

The Club have negotiated a Concessionary deal with a local chain for £45 per room, per night. ( double or twin combining a kitchenette & self contained toilet & bathroom).

Food will be available both days and the menu will be sent to the team captains email address after registration.

Entry is £12 per person.

On Saturday evening, in association with Knutton Ex Servicemen’s club, we are having a karaoke/party which will be free entry.

Payment details will be sent to team captains upon registration, we ask that you try to complete this within 7 days as your place is not confirmed until payment has been received. We are not accepting payments on the day.

Doubles 23rd July - https://forms.gle/toS9Wkhkxekq4KJX7

Please note this is a first come, first serve basis and any teams over the limit will be added to a reserve list.

 

23rd St Peter South Elmham Boules Championship 2023 To be Held at Ilketshall St Andrew Village Hall Sunday 23rd July Registration 9.30am – Please Note – No Entries on the Day Leagues followed by knockout Entry Fee £28.00 per team (4 people) Entries Close 16th July 2023 This a fun event aimed at all ages and abilities. No previous experience necessary. Food and drink will be available during the day. Enquiries tim.maycock@btinternet.com Proceeds in aid of St Peter’s Church Cheques payable to South Elmham St Peters Church. Cash accepted but please do not post.

BACS accepted this year, please ask for details.

No postal acknowledgement of entry will be sent and all information will be sent to the

email address specified on the entry form.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

•         This is a fun event aimed at all ages and abilities. No previous experience necessary.

•         Entry Fee £28.00 per team. Closing date for entries 16th July 2023.

•         Teams of 4. In each match 3 will be nominated to play and the fourth team member will act as measurer. This can be rotated.

•         During the morning a round robin will be played in leagues. During the afternoon the top 2 in each league will play in a knock out competition. Those not in the top 2 will play in a plate knock out competition.

•         Food and drink will be available for purchase throughout the day.

•         A place at the event will not be confirmed until a completed application form and the entry fee is received.

•         Metal boules to be used (6 per team.) Please bring your own metal boules. These price from less than £10 for recreational sets to expensive competition boules. Please mark them in such a way that you can identify them. If this causes difficulty please contact us.

•         Details of rules and timings will be sent out prior to the event.

•         We cannot refund entry fees to teams who have entered but do not eventually take part in the competition. There is a limit of 32 teams for this event.

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26th Bury and District Doubles British Sugar Petanque Club  Hollow Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

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29th PE Junior Singles and Shooting Championship will take place on
Saturday 29.7.23 at Leicester PC, LE3 6HX.  The format will depend on
entries.  More details to follow.

30th Anglia Regional Doubles and Shooting Qualifier Venue Great Ellingham Norfolk NR17 1HZ

 

AUGUST

5th PE National Mixed Doubles TBA

6th PE National Mixed Triples TBA

 

12th Home Nations Whitnash Sports & Social Club, Heathcote Road, Whitnash,  Leamington Spa, CV31 2NF
13th Home Nations Whitnash Sports & Social Club, Heathcote Road, Whitnash,  Leamington Spa, CV31 2NF
 

 

19th Eurocup Finals

20th Eurocup Finals

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20th The Tom Turner Coates Village Pairs.  It’s the big ONE! Regularly attracting over 100 teams this doubles event brings together some of the best teams in the country together with league, club and fun players. A unique annual opportunity, established in 1994 to play on gravel driveways in the village of Coates, centered at and around the Vine Public House. PE7 2BJ. This unique event is challenging as well as great fun. Hog roast, ice creams as well as food from the Pub or local shop make it a superb day to meet old and new friends in a village atmosphere. Bring a picnic and enjoy the village green. If you have never played here it is a must enter event. Entry is required in advance by 11th August please. Limited to 100 teams

5 games + final Registration 9-30am. Entries must be received with fee by 11th August to: Phil Hichens 3 Grebe Close, Whittlesey, Peterborough PE7 1UU. For further information: Email hichens547@btinternet.com Cheques made payable to Coates Petanque. Entry fee £15 per team. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAANAATV1ClFURFVQRlc2OVdSTUJVVUEyNlBRWVdDRjkwTC4u

 

Anglia Gin Trap Doubles Venue TBC

 

 

SEPTEMBER

2nd Golden Boule pairs competition held at British Sugar Petanque Club  Hollow Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Back By Popular Demand Golden Boule Doubles ON Saturday 2nd September 2023

£12 PER TEAM    9.30am for 10am START

Cash Prize for the winners (tbc based on entries)

Prizes for 2nd and 3rd place

5 Timed Games

Entries to Kevin Moss Email kevinmoss69@sky.com

Limited to 20 teams, registration in advance,

closing date for entry is Wednesday 30th August

 

We will be holding a raffle, donated prizes are welcome, Thanks

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3rd Veterans Mixed Doubles Whitnash Sports & Social Club, Heathcote Road, Whitnash,  Leamington Spa, CV31 2NF
 

 

3rd Anglia Regional Triples and Shooting final Venue Meadlands Social Club Stowmarket IP14 2AD

 

10th to 13th World Singles, Doubles and Mixed Cotonou, Benin

 

14th to 17th World Mens Triples Cotonou, Benin

16th PE Inter Regionals Pakefield Suffolk

17th PE Inter Regionals Pakefield Suffolk

 

17th to 19th Euro Vets Triples Albertville France

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23rd Norman Guest Doubles The Cottage PH Thunder Road Norwich Afternoon competition starting at 1.00 pm Played over four timed games with number of wins then points difference deciding the winners.

Pre-register to contact@norwich-petanque.co.uk

 

21st to 24th  Euro mens Triples Albertville France

 

24th Anglia Regional Singles Bob Carter Centre Drayton Norwich Norfolk NR8 6DW

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30th PE Veterans Doubles Rainworth Petanque Club, Petanque Way ,accessed off Kirlington Road, adjacent to the childrens playground Use Sat Nav NG21 0UR

 

OCTOBER

 

1ST PE Veterans Doubles Champion of Champions Rainworth Petanque Club, Petanque Way ,accessed off Kirlington Road, adjacent to the childrens playground Use Sat Nav NG21 0UR

 

7th IWD Home nations Qualifier held April - July

8th IWD Home nations

 

12th to 15th Euro Espoir Men Womens Triples Monaco

 

14th Champion of Champions Doubles John Street PC John Street Knutton, Staffordshire, ST5 6DT,

 

15th Champion of Champions Triples John Street PC  Knutton, Staffordshire, ST5 6DT,

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22nd  October - Stimpson Autumn Trophy (Doubles) Lincoln Branleys Petanque Club

Venue: Woodcocks, Saxilby Road, Lincoln LN1 2BE

 

NOVEMBER

 

9th to 12th Euro Cup for Clubs Saint Yrieix France

 

23 to 26th World Championships Womens Triples Juniors Bangkok Thailand

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PS  Keep an eye on our page of the month as the fixtures will soon be coming in thick and fast for the tournaments next year. If you are organising competitions please let us know and we will put them on our site free of charge.

Also www.winningpetanque.com has all the coaching tips featured on these pages from the past.

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UK PETANQUE CLUB INFORMATION

 

This new section is designed to promote clubs and their activities as well as contacts.

 

Scotland

The Carnoustie Petanque Club, situated at The Aboukir Hotel, 38 Ireland Street, Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland DD7 6AT (entrance off Arbroath Road).

Affiliated to the Scottish Petanque Association.

The Club playing times are: Tuesdays & Thursdays  2pm to 4pm and Wednesdays 6:30pm to 8:30pm.  Visitors welcome.

Contacts are: Chairman- Harry Ritchie, tel; 01241-852281    e-mail: harryritchie@ymail.com

                Secretary John Davidson, tel: 01241-853666   e-mail: johnldavidson@hotmail.com

 

 

If you would like your club here please ask. During holidays petanque players love to pop into local clubs to have a game or two!

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