A list of the important 2019 Club, GWR, and PE events and competitions is now available here.
Further details are available on the Boule UK, GWR and PE websites.
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Author: Mike Woodward
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Club Subscriptions are now due for 2019
Club subscriptions are now due and must be paid before the end Jan 2019.
Members will have received email notifications from Petanque England (PE) about their new on-line payment system and this has been configured to allow City of Bath Club members to pay their Club subscriptions via the PE system. Please note this is only possible for full Club members and Associate members will have to pay Club subscriptions separately.
The City of Bath Petanque Club is a PE affiliated Club and membership will lapse if their PE and Club memberships are not renewed by the end Jan 19. This is essential for insurance purposes and 2018 members will be prohibited from playing at any Club sessions at LSC, or Queen Sq, until they have a valid 2019 licence – sorry!
Please contact Cary Bush if you have any membership queries or require help in using the new system.
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Charlcombe Lane Closure – Feb/Mar 19
A warning for those of you who travel to LSC via Charlcombe Lane – the lane will be closed to through traffic from early February for 6 weeks for the annual toad migration!
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Bath Open – Raffle prizes required
Chris McGinn is still looking for prizes for our Bath Open raffle. The raffle is a major source of income for the club, so please see if you can help by donating a prize.
Please contact Chris McGinn if you can help. Items can be brought on the day or, alternatively, can be left in the shed for safekeeping.
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Family Fun Day – Saturday 9th June
This Saturday is a Family Fun Day at the home of the Larks. Come and have fun with the family and enjoy the day with games, many fun stalls, and local bands to entertain you. Costs you nothing to pass the ticket office – just you and your family required. Oh, just one thing, please bring smiles and sunny weather (smile).
Two local bands Savvy Soul and Skidmarks will entertain you in the evening. Be there to support the unity of Larkhall this Saturday from 1.00 pm to 10.00 pm.
A reminder that the LSC Family Fun Day is this Saturday, 9th June, from 1.00 pm to 10.00 pm.
There has been a remarkable response to their appeal for help – and although they have received lots of items they are still looking for Raffle Prizes, Tombola Items, Bric a Brac, Books / CDs / DVDs
Bottles, Cakes, etc. If you can help please contact Clive Burge.
In addition to the many stalls and games for children and adults (including an outside skittles alley), there will be a number of display groups to watch, plus food and drinks throughout the day.
We are going to be showcasing our pétanque facility by having ‘come and try’ sessions throughout the afternoon and evening. We are still looking for volunteers to assist so if you can spare some time then please speak to Di Greenaway.
The climax to the day’s entertainment will be sessions by two of the finest local bands in the area
“Savvy Soul” and “The Skidmarks” They will perform between 6.00 pm & 10.00 pm and should not be missed.
Entry to the event is “FREE” with plenty of car parking so please do try to come along and support this event.
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Tonight’s AGM is on!
The mini Beast from the East which disrupted events yesterday has passed and Clive kindly assessed the state of the lanes from Larkhall to LSC for us early this morning, which were passable with care.
As the snow is now melting rapidly the decision has been taken to proceed with tonight’s AGM, starting at published time of 7.00 pm, so please do make every effort to attend.
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Newsletter No 36 – January 18
City of Bath Pétanque Club
Newsletter No 36 January 2018
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Note from the Chair – Chris McGinn
We are now looking forward to an exciting 2018, when I believe we will become of age, in the playing sense, with the recent appointment of Clive de Silva, as Playing Manager. You can be assured that he will improve our play, increase our competitiveness and make us a Club people are proud to join.
Everyone is welcome to attend the End of Year Dinner, to be held at Larkhall Sports Club on 11 January 2018, when I’m sure we’ll eat and be merry. We will also be recognizing our members who have either played exceptionally well, improved the most or contributed in different ways to the running of the club, this year. Applications forms have been sent out and they should be returned to the address quoted asap.
In the meantime, I hope all of you will achieve your aims for 2018 and enjoy all the benefits, COBPC can offer you.
Executive Committee
There was no Committee meeting in Dec. The next meeting is on 18th January. If you wish an item to be raised please contact sally@bathboules.co.uk and she will add it to the agenda.
Information on Playing Events 2018
Melees
The next melee will be on the 6th January at LSC – Registration 9.45 start at 10.00. Entry fee £3 winner receives £20. All members welcome together with friends and family.
Competitive Doubles League
There is still time to sign up for the new competitive doubles league starting from 1st January 2018. If you would like to enter then please contact Clive de Silva with your entry. All details can be found at www.petanquebath.co.uk. Please also note that the current and recently updated documentation for the doubles league and the new rankings system can be found on the website.
Thursday Night League
All members who have not been part of a team in the Thursday League may wish to consider getting together with other like-minded members and form a new team, in this very enjoyable competition. It is quite low key and taking part can only improve your play, whilst enjoying, the camaraderie of your team members and the opposition. A meeting of the Thursday League prior to the season will take place in March 2018 at Larkhall, when prospective teams should attend and join in the formulation of the plans, for the forthcoming season.
Guernsey Open Competitions 2018
If you are thinking of travelling to play pétanque take a look at the following link for advance notice of Guernsey 2018.
Tea and Coffee Rota
We still need more helpers to take turns on a rota, to set out tea & coffee every Tues and Sat morning at Larkhall. We’d appreciate your help so please email Mary at mary@bathboules.co.uk
Social
New Year’s Eve
Larkhall Football Club and City of Bath Petanque Club are jointly hosting at LSC, a fun evening of games and a quiz. Complementary glass of fizz at the stroke of midnight on the terrace to watch fireworks over the city of Bath. Bar open from 8 pm. – 1 am. Music to dance along to. Bring along finger food to share. Tickets £5 each, see Terry or Clive for tickets.
New Year’s Day Boules & Meal
Boules in Queens Square on New Year’s Day, 12 noon. Players usually bring along wine and light nibbles to share on the piste before the game, (fancy dress optional). The deadline of 15 December has passed on which to give Christine your name if you wanted to attend the meal at Brasserie Blanc, Francis Hotel at 1.15 pm. There may still be a few places available. Please contact Christine asap if you haven’t already done so. If it’s too wet to play, the meal in Brasserie Blanc will still go ahead. Her email is: chrisw57@blueyonder.co.uk
End of Year Dinner
Our end of year dinner will be held on January 11th at the Larkhall Sports Centre 7pm for 7.30pm. Please contact Mary Bradridge marybradridge@hotmail.co.ukfor all information.
Promoting Pétanque to Women
A small group of women from our club will be shortly meeting to discuss how we can promote our sport to women in the locality.
If you would like to be included in this very informal discussion group please contact Di Greenaway di@bathboules.co.uk . All are welcome.
Please note that new postings have been made on the club page, you do not have to have a Facebook account – just click on the link.
http://www.facebook.com/bathboules
Weekly times of play:
Larkhall Sports Club
Saturday 10.00am – 12.00pm
Tuesday 10.00am – 12.00pm
Queen Square
Wednesdays11.00am – 1.00pm
Dates for your diary
1st January – New Year’s Day boules & meal
6th January – Melee, LSC, Registration 9.45 am.
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Upcoming Competitions and Events
This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the Club, GWR, and National competitions/events. It shows a rolling four month window of all significant Club, local and GWR competitions, plus some National events. The aim is to provide members with a short list of competitions and events you may be interested in entering – club events are highlighted in red. Details of all relevant competitions are shown in the Events Calendar.
More information on all events and competitions can be found on the Boule UK, GWR, and English Petanque websites.
March – Events and Competitions
- Thursday 8th March – Women in Petanque Melee at LSC (09.30am registration)
- Saturday 10th March – GWR Winter League 7
- Sunday 11th March – GWR IRCQ1 (ENTRY FORM)
- Sunday 18th March – GWR Winter League 8 and AGM
- Saturday 24th March – Club Championships – Triples (ENTRY FORM) (ENTRIES)
- Sunday 25th March – GWR IRCQ2
April – Events and Competitions
- Monday 2nd April – DON GRIMES Memorial Trophy – LSC
- Saturday 14th April – Tollgate Inn Doubles – Holt (ENTRY FORM) (ENTRIES)
- Sunday 15th April – GWR IRCQ3
- Saturday 21st April – Club Championships – Doubles (ENTRY FORM) (ENTRIES)
- Sunday 22nd April – GWR Over 50’s Doubles and Shooting
May – Events and Competitions
- Saturday 5th/ 6th May – Jersey Open Doubles
- Monday 7th May – Jersey Open Triples
- Sunday 13th May – EPA Home Nations Qualifier
- Saturday 19th May – Bath Spring Open – Larkhall
- Sunday 20th May – GWR Ladies Doubles and Shooting
- Saturday 26th May – EPA National Ladies / Men’s Singles – Gravesend
- Sunday 27th May – EPA National Ladies / Men’s Doubles – Gravesend
- Monday 28th May – EPA National Mixed Doubles – Gravesend
June – Events and Competitions
- Saturday 2nd June – Club Championships – Singles (ENTRY FORM) (ENTRIES)
- Sunday 3rd June – GWR Singles and Shooting
- Sunday 10th June – GWR Triples
- Sunday 17th June – EPA Men’s and Ladies Day
- Sunday 24th June – GWR Doubles
- Saturday 30th June – Invitational event – LSC
This is an LSC sponsored event being organised by Clive Burge. The auction will be held in the New Oriel Hall in Larkhall Square.
He is looking for ‘promises’ which can be auctioned on the 20th. Please contact Clive if you have anything you can offer.
There is no entry cost and timings are yet to be advised.