Petanque - 29th July 2019

(Copied from Chinwag report)

Our visit to the Towers Petanque Club in South Weald could become an annual event ,it appears. Twenty three came along on the 29th,taking the place of one of our monthly ‘informal’ meetings. And this included five members from KHV. Chairman Michele ensured we got the pronunciation right– Its Paytonk. So now you know.
As usual we were playing for the JOE GRANT ROSE BOWL. Joe joined us approximately three years after our inauguration, and like Ian, became heavily involved in all things Rotary, rapidly becoming President, and seemingly destined for District Governor at some point. However, one night after a Rotary committee meeting he was driving home, when he was involved in a head on collision on the straight mile alongside Hanningfield reservoir.

So, on a more cheerful note, the evening was highly enjoyable. Twenty one of our number played at least one game, and the knockout contest resulted in past winner Gill, and Jackie Smith (KHV) v. Lindesay and myself (IRC). By this time those eliminated had retired to the club house to enjoy the sandwiches provided, and some very cheap liquor. Thereafter, most of them did not re-appear for the final. I was so glad for that, as Lindesay and I lost-and by a fair margin.

Well done KHV. IRC needs to win this trophy back next year! A great social, informal occasion –AND ALL FOR £14 PER PERSON