tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82736134385591131052024-03-18T21:29:34.115-07:00PETANQUE AT LITTLE OAKLEYLITTLE OAKLEYUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-42063422578504108562011-03-01T13:23:00.000-08:002011-03-02T12:44:27.942-08:00GREENE KING CUP FINAL 2010<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>GREENE KING CUP FINAL.</b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The final of the Greene King cup played each year by teams in the Rutland Petanque league took place on Thursday 9</span><sup><span style="font-size: medium;">th</span></sup><span style="font-size: medium;"> September 2010 at the Crown Inn Tinwell near Stamford. The cup was won by the Chimera team four legs to one over the White Horse Hunters of Morcott. Three players from Little Oakley, Barry Bright. David Bailey. Dave Ormshaw. All played for the Hunters, but to no avail Chimera were a far better all round team and on top form, still to come runners up in a competition between 60 league clubs is not a bad effort. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"> The biggest chear of the night came right at the end of the match with the opposition on twelve points my doubles partner David Bailey had to carreau the on boule at a full 9 metres with our very last boule to stay in the match, great shooting David!.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: medium;">But all to no avail, for up stepped Tony Moulding to play a superb high point stopping two inches from the cochonnet, game over, good bye.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"> The Hunters team would like to thank the Chimera team for making it a friendly and enjoyable final, and maybe if Little Oakley could enter the Rutland and district league with our village team we would do very well, but sadly the village is just one and a half miles outside the league boundry.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Barry.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-13332134347991555412010-10-05T02:37:00.000-07:002010-10-05T02:38:56.632-07:00I joined the Petanque Club<div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: orange;"><b>I joined Little Oakley petanque club and look what happened to me</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpD-Pu6cLdgVMr2jm80aNEHvmfRVKuzHQ7OvKojxplnR9g_YqFqAJawtG6uasjC2DBMJNAtZQXi2VlC43bIiAHdsl61UmhwEbFV31Zuy9rccV-OXgf-lp2D_6dr6i9WAKpIWih6sersPbf/s1600/062+pumpkin+Eric.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpD-Pu6cLdgVMr2jm80aNEHvmfRVKuzHQ7OvKojxplnR9g_YqFqAJawtG6uasjC2DBMJNAtZQXi2VlC43bIiAHdsl61UmhwEbFV31Zuy9rccV-OXgf-lp2D_6dr6i9WAKpIWih6sersPbf/s320/062+pumpkin+Eric.jpg" width="240" />lllll</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTFEakYwPXYoXcnME_C65-n5suFKpsUT2AZkvZfpEigP_k3fSGDwfZXZEj_LKAF5IfGwbv4QNvYNMh5ueyhbSDjBx4BuhY-pkU2F9EFBeO_Quch0BhoA3UchSD4OGnxXMhyphenhyphen8s76EygZYR_/s1600-h/062+pumpkin+Eric.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-47276883760751548572010-10-04T03:09:00.000-07:002010-10-04T03:09:52.490-07:00FRIENDLY MATCH V SONDERS.The return game against Sondes Rockingham was played on Tuesday the 28th September 2010 on the match piste at Little Oakley, it was a perfect Autumn evening for playing petanque warm and dry with no wind. Oakley got of to a good start and home advantage helped us to quickly win the first two legs, after the change over the sondes pointers got to grips with the terain and the last legs were very evenly fought, nip and tuck all the way, with the Oakley team eventually winning the match 3-1 49 points for 28 against. Two new players for the Oakley club Alan Bright and Paul Rowlett made their debut for the team with very creditable performances. After the match we all got together for supper, many thanks to Diane for the Catering, and to jill who only came along to watch the game and ended up helping serve and cleaning up afterwards. The club will try to arrange home and away friendlies with Iris Scullion's Sondes team in 2011.<br />
Oakley team. Barry Bright. Alan Bright. Ian Mabin. Kerry Palfrey. Paul Rowlett. Dave Ormshaw. <br />
Barry.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-59156677685526181362010-07-21T05:05:00.000-07:002010-07-22T09:54:11.679-07:00THE OAKLEY OPEN DOUBLES JUNE 2010.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieUzLxyFo0O23OpPnM3MYbe70bVOiSF5R95dVD9ozUzt-rej1UqiO70Wlaz2azNJhrDhbwwRtn6ywT6i_nPzynSv3LzCLu_v0toKfNTfsy_Vp_e9uZrdsmpJuVOqpNRXblssHGLbn-po1c/s1600/IMGP0886.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieUzLxyFo0O23OpPnM3MYbe70bVOiSF5R95dVD9ozUzt-rej1UqiO70Wlaz2azNJhrDhbwwRtn6ywT6i_nPzynSv3LzCLu_v0toKfNTfsy_Vp_e9uZrdsmpJuVOqpNRXblssHGLbn-po1c/s200/IMGP0886.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496331253321146578" border="0" /></a><style type="text/css"> <!-- @page { size: 21cm 29.7cm; margin: 2cm } P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm } --> </style> <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">This years Little oakley village open petanque doubles competition played on Sunday 6th June 2010 was the best attended so far, with forty four teams competing. We have now reached the maximum for the number of pistes at present available to us in the village . This meant that we unfortunately had to refuse some last minute bookings. As in previous years we will send out priority booking forms on the 1st April 2011 to all teams that competed in this years competition, with entrance available to other teams from 1st May 2011.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">The weather on the day was not kind to us, this year starting with light rain at the semi final stage and turning into a deluge just before the proposed start of the grand final . We then decided to share the 1st and 2nd prizes between the finalists. I am now in the process of trying to organise a play off over three legs between Tony Moulding + Eileen Riddington versus Steve Collins + Ian Binley one Saturday afternoon on the match piste and finishing with a fish and chip supper.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">TOP FOUR RESULTS. 5wins + 51 points Tony Moulding + Eileen Riddington 5 wins + 36 points Steve Collins + Ian Binley 5 wins + 36 points Sue Lawrence + Jane Herrick 5 wins + 34 points Richard Smith + Pat Summers.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">For information on the village open doubles competition telephone 01536 745013.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">DATE FOR 2011 OAKLEY VILLAGE OPEN DOUBLES COMPETITION SUNDAY 5th JUNE</p> NOTE. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE TO FULL PAGE>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-89522894189594393182010-07-17T11:50:00.000-07:002010-07-17T12:42:34.083-07:00INDIVIDUAL MELEE SUNDAY 25th APRIL 2010.A closed petanque competition restricted to club members and their invited guests was held on Saturday 25th April 2010. Five games were played, starting at 10.00am and finishing just after 4.00pm with an hours break for lunch .<br />The playing combinations of doubles and triples ensure that a player never plays with the same partner more than once and will never play against the same combination of contestants . However , it is possible that a player will play against another player more than once .This was petanque played for fun and was a good social pick and mix.<br />The day was won by Ian Mabin with five wins and the highest points difference,Barry Bright and Phil Day shared second place with John Vale in third. The weather was kind to us,and the twenty two competitors enjoyed a pleasant day out.<br /><br /> Barry.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-45927773791378215352010-04-15T12:42:00.000-07:002010-04-15T13:33:26.070-07:00SONDERS ROCKINGHAM APRIL 2010.On Tuesday 13th April 2010 The Owls visited the Sonders Arms at Rockingham to play a friendly match against Iris Scullions newly reformed petanque team. It was a closely fought match with both teams introducing novice players.The new surface on the piste was quite difficult for the newcommers, but as the game progressed they began to master it,and played some very creditable boule. The Sonders won 3-1 points Owls 44.Sonders 43. Afters the games the landlord Leigh Maund provided a very nice supper for the teams, a perfect way to end the evening especially with excellent pint of real ale.<br /><br />TEAMS. OWLS. Kerry Palfrey. Jimmy Runcie. Alan Bright. Jane Lee. Ian Mabin. Dave Ormshaw. SONDERS. Iris Scullion. Debbie Mc Cardie. Wendy O'Brian. Brian Pearse. Leigh Maund. Peter Vine.<br /><br /> Barry. 15th April 2010.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-79308972294639647472010-04-08T13:57:00.000-07:002010-04-11T14:46:39.690-07:00CROWN TINWELL FRIENDLY APRIL 2010.On Tuesday 6th April 2010 the village petanque players travelled to Tinwell to play a friendly match against a very good Rutland Div. 1 team. I think Christian Grossel and his merry men are a hot tip this season to win division one and gain promotion to the premier league. After some hard fought legs we went down 3--1 34 points for,39 against. Its always a pleasure to play against a happy team that play the game just for the fun of it even though they are very professional in their approach. After the match we were treated to a ham egg and chips supper,a really good night out . Thanks to all those taking part and to the landlord of the pub for the evening . <br /><br /> OAKLEY PETANQUE. Barry Bright. David Bailey. Jimmy Runcie. Kerry Palfrey. Ian Mabin. Dave Ormshaw.<br /><br />CROWN TINWELL. Christian Gossel. Richard Bains. Pete Bell. Steve Marshal. John Marshal.Phil Moody.<br /><br /> BARRY. 8th April 2010Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-20951794257696878542010-04-08T12:40:00.000-07:002010-04-09T03:30:12.644-07:00VILLAGE PETANQUE COMPETITION. 2010.The forth annual Little Oakley open pairs competition will be played on Sunday 6th June 2010. The formula will be the same as in previous years, with 5 games folowed by the 2 semi finals and the grand final.Entrance fee same as last year £8-00 per team.<br />Signing on and registration from 9-30am folowed by the draw and start of play at 10-00am. Three games will be played in the morning,folowed by the lunch interval at approximately 1-00pm. In the afternoon the remaining two games will be played folowed by the two semi finals.<br /><br />In the semi finals the top team of the day will play the third placed team, and the second placed team will play the team placed forth, the winners then play in the grand final. Both the semi finals and the final will be played on the match pistes approximately between 4-30pm and 6-30pm. This is not to be missed so find chair or bench and watch some really good and exciting petanque.<br /><br />Catering for the day starts at 9-00am with hot bacon or sausage baps £1-50. tea or coffee @ 50p a cup plus other treats. The licenced bar will be open from 12-00 noon to 7-00pm, for cool beer and lager plus wines and soft drinks all at very resonable prices.<br /><br />MAKE YOUR REGISTRATION EARLY BECAUSE THE NUMBER OF PISTES AVAILABLE IS LIMITED. PRIORITY BOOKINGS FOR PREVIOUS ENTRANTS CLOSES SATURDAY 1st MAY 2010.BOOKINGS WILL THEN BE OPEN TO NEW TEAMS.<br /><br />PHONE 01536 745013 or E-MAIL petanque@whittakermedia.com FOR RESERVATION FORM.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-47702435443551328382009-11-25T09:05:00.000-08:002009-11-27T08:54:12.852-08:00AUTUMN FRIENDLY MATCHES 2009.The OWL'S played two friendly matches in November against The Crown Tinwell a Rutland League division one club. The first game was played at home on Tuesday 10th with the OWL'S winning 3 legs to 1. points for 39 against 24 p/d +15. Team. Barry Bright. / Ian Mabin. / Dave Ormshaw. ---- Kerry Palfrey. / David Bailey. / Jimmy Runsie. After the games we had a great evening in the hut playing Northamptonshire table skittles, supper for the evening was Kerry's home made tomato and tarragon soup with French bread.<br /><br />The second game was played at Tinwell on the 24th November, a cold windy evening, but this did not stop the team from attaining a very hard fought draw away from home against the team that finished third in the league. OWL'S team. Barry Bright. / Ian Mabin. / Jane Lee.----Kerry Palfrey. / David Bailey. / Jimmy Runsie. result 2--2. points for 40.against 37. p/d +3.<br /><br />We are in the process of arranging home and away matches with the Tinwell team in March / April 2010. <br /><br />Wednesday 25th November 2009.----------BARRY.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-73253536802245018052009-11-24T02:39:00.000-08:002009-12-01T09:43:54.115-08:00OAKLEY OWL'S PETANQUE TEAM.OAKLEY OWL'S PETANQUE TEAM.<br /><br />The Oakley Owl's Petanque Club was formed on the 1st April 2006 from members of the Little Oakley Social Club, with the objective to play friendly games and have some fun on Friday and Sunday evenings. We have in the past three years challenged local petanque league clubs to try our tactics and skill against old established teams. After what could best be described as a steep learning curve we had our first win on match number fifteen, since then we have won over half of the matches played.<br /><br /> <br />Team players for our first match on Tuesday 11th April 2006. Barry Bright. / Ian Mabin. / Denise Bailey. + Joe Mahase. / Mandy Mahase. / Dave Ormshaw. (Kerry Palfrey played for the Marquess) away. Lost. 1 – 3.<br /><br />To date 18 team members have played for the “OWL'S in the 23 matches against league teams. Players listed below.<br /><br />Denise Bailey. David Bailey. Barry Bright. Jill Barrington. Gerry Griffith. Jane Lee.<br /><br />Robin Lee. Eric Longhurst. Ian Mabin. Joe Mahase. Mandy Mahase. Elisabeth Mahase.<br /><br />Jack Noland. Sean Noland. Dave Ormshaw. Kerry Palfrey. Jimmy Runsie. John Vale.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-1346417258932382009-11-24T02:25:00.000-08:002009-12-02T09:53:25.372-08:0011/04/06 Marquess Lyddington away lost 1--3 35--46 -09<br />18/04/06 Marquess Lyddington home draw 2--2 38--48 -10<br />13/05/06 Lord Nelson Stanion home lost 1--3 33--45 -12<br />23/05/06 Collyweston Whibbits home lost 0--4 17--52 -35<br />12/09/06 Collyweston Whibbits away lost 1--3 36--47 -11<br />21/09/06 Marquess Lyddington away lost 1--3 29--47 -18<br />17/10/06 Lord Nelson Stanion away lost 1--3 23--42 -19<br />05/12/06 Old Plough Braunston away lost 1--3 27--44 -17<br />27/12/06 Lord Nelson Stanion home lost 1--3 33--47 -14<br />13/01/07 Marquess Lyddington home lost 0--4 29--52 -23<br />27/03/07 Collyweston Whibbits home draw 2--2 34--41 -07<br />13/04/07 Marquess Lyddington away lost 1--3 35--49 -14<br />30/08/07 Sonders Rockingham away draw 2--2 30--44 -14<br />09/09/07 Exeter Arms Barrowden away lost 1--3 27--41 -14<br />14/09/07 Exeter Arms Barrowden home won 3--1 47--36 +11<br />19/09/07 Old Plough Braunston home won 3--1 48--30 +18<br />02/10/07 Sonders Rockingham home lost 1--3 32--44 -12<br />06/10/07 Crown Tinwell away lost 1--3 37--44 -07<br />04/12/07 Crown Tinwell home won 4--0 52--33 +19<br />15/04/08 Marquess Lyddington away lost 1--3 34--48 -14<br />31/03/09 Morcott Hunters away won 3--1 39--38 +01<br />09/10/09 Crown Tinwell home won 3--1 39--24 +15<br />24/10/09 Crown Tinwell away draw 2--2 40--37 +03<br /><br />HOME----Played 11. won. 4. lost. 5. drawn. 2. p/f. 402. p/a. 452.<br /><br />AWAY----Played 12. won. 1. lost. 9. drawn. 2. p/f. 402. p/a. 540.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-33235841840369046812009-11-15T09:03:00.000-08:002009-12-03T12:19:33.736-08:00RUTLAND PETANQUE LEAGUE.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Villagers Kerry Palfrey, Dave Ormshaw and myself all play for the White Horse Hunters in the Rutland petanque league. After many years playing in the premier division we dropped down into division one at the end of the 2008 season. The summer proved very difficult for the Hunters. Having to move to the new venue at Morcott after the start of the season,we lost our home advantage which meant that all but three matches had to be played on the opponent's pistes. <br />After a shaky start in 2009 we had a very good summer and won promotion back into the premier division. This coming season our main objective will be to stay up, but with the number of first class regional and national players joining the top clubs it's not going to be easy. It may be that we rename ourselves the "yo-yos". Hopefully playing on regular Friday and Sunday nights down "The Hut" will ensure that we gain the necessary skill to maintain our position and perhaps improve it . It won't be for the lack of trying .<br /><br />November 2009. Barry. </span></span><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-67634170580485246692009-08-24T13:02:00.000-07:002009-08-24T13:50:43.800-07:00PETANQUE ASSOCIATIONS, BOULE AND EQUIPMENT<span style="font-weight: bold;">Here listed are some web /telephone contacts you might find useful</span><br /><br />Uk buole importer. www.obutuk.com or telephone 01359 250829.<br /><br />Petanque shop.com (web only) www.petanqueshop.com<br /><br />Boule Partner (web only) www.boule-partner.de/shopping<br /><br />British Petanque Association. www.britishpetanque.org<br /><br />English Petanque Association. www.english petanque.org.uk<br /><br />Leicestershire petanque association. www.leicestershire-petanque.co.uk<br /><br />East Midlands Petanque. www.beehive.thisisleicestershire.co.uk<br /><br />Rutland Petanque League. www.rutlandpetanque.com <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">For more information on the game visit the web site of wikipedia.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">www.wikipedia.org/wiki/petanque</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">BARRY.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-57348468302344171752009-08-20T12:40:00.000-07:002009-08-21T09:50:19.376-07:00COACHING AFTERNOON AT THE WILLOW.On Saturday18th July 2009 nine petanque players from Little Oakley village attended a coaching afternoon at the Willow Leicester. We all enjoyed the session and found it very beneficial to both experienced and new players, we allways find our game improves by being coached by some of the best British Patanque Association coaches in the midlands. The team led by Richard Pratt, who last year attained his international coaching badge in Marseilles France, asissted by Tony Moulder and Lisa Edminton both first class English international players. Petanque is an amature sport and the coaches give their time free, so we each made a donation to the East Midlands Petanque Association which will be put towards equipment for junior coaching. <br /><br /> BARRY.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-16330479432682016632009-06-18T09:18:00.000-07:002009-07-02T09:50:33.371-07:003rd Little Oakley Village Petanque Tournament<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FMeJhqFy8TeM_Zs7SXtq3OsRhkWhk4zA-qMEAmqA-MEeQ64CTclA0AwP0zX0swLNVgzsnP5HB_CCgGPp8Yz5SqD6MWaN2nHZ2g6PUMCJUr3ZCaJFLKMbttvF_QY-M4E7t_iFBFp0T3BY/s1600-h/petanque+comp+2009+006veiw+from+road.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 101px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FMeJhqFy8TeM_Zs7SXtq3OsRhkWhk4zA-qMEAmqA-MEeQ64CTclA0AwP0zX0swLNVgzsnP5HB_CCgGPp8Yz5SqD6MWaN2nHZ2g6PUMCJUr3ZCaJFLKMbttvF_QY-M4E7t_iFBFp0T3BY/s200/petanque+comp+2009+006veiw+from+road.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353901465526773250" border="0" /></a><br /> <span style="font-size:180%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Oakley 2009</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85kJKwjw_oVPr2y85xW21lhOCMkZzgzTU9kFiULdxbYU5GHP15jWJ8AByL2MyP_fZ0USsv5bH7QKR-7eTwstymNfIftAEm-FQ6yqOceRIRRXmj8ocSrc2muGuYXUjTalykebnNzOARHuc/s1600-h/petanque+comp+Moat+piste..jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85kJKwjw_oVPr2y85xW21lhOCMkZzgzTU9kFiULdxbYU5GHP15jWJ8AByL2MyP_fZ0USsv5bH7QKR-7eTwstymNfIftAEm-FQ6yqOceRIRRXmj8ocSrc2muGuYXUjTalykebnNzOARHuc/s200/petanque+comp+Moat+piste..jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353899272232548594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">36 Teams competed in a Pairs Competition</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Winners Steve Collings & Ian Bindley from Stamford </span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Losing Finalists Pat Summers & Lisa</span> Emondson<br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Semi Finalists Paul Wicks & Matt Wick </span><span style="font-family:verdana;">Sue Lawrence & Jane</span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> Herrick<br /><br />Best Team from Little Oakley Village </span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> Ian Mabin & John Vale </span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-84888961445803720812009-04-12T13:14:00.000-07:002009-05-28T09:30:21.907-07:00Petanque melee April 09 results.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6hNfwgv2Sa58ONA9lUSkWtaB9jbtc5Evwh5nlhCe4YcJUaWwh8XaZ4MoUja_rsszi4PYNmCvXjNwtUayZlVJIYSG3NvEyLCQ6-CbeRsGq-rzVdbyYMZdh0PK_bQphwohSG3zfu7sUb99/s1600-h/HPIM0132.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 285px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6hNfwgv2Sa58ONA9lUSkWtaB9jbtc5Evwh5nlhCe4YcJUaWwh8XaZ4MoUja_rsszi4PYNmCvXjNwtUayZlVJIYSG3NvEyLCQ6-CbeRsGq-rzVdbyYMZdh0PK_bQphwohSG3zfu7sUb99/s320/HPIM0132.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324232570907010818" border="0" /></a><br />The sun shone down on Little Oakley for our first ever individual petanque melee on Saturday 4th April 2009. The day went very well, with everyone both experienced and new players mixing together for an enjoyable day out. The pistes around the village provided quite a challenge, with many different surfaces and slopes, but this is village petanque played for fun and a great way to meet other players. We enjoyed Diane’s home made soup and roll at lunchtime and finished the day with fish and chips from the Oakley Chippy. Super day. We will have to have another in the autumn.<br />Top six players after five rounds. Points scored.<br />(1) Lyndon Whittaker +37. (2) Phill Day +33. (3) Ian Mabin +29.<br />(4)Kerry Palfrey +23. (5) Keith Lyddal +22. (6) Trish Day.+14.<br />Photograph, Measuring a close end for points. BARRY.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-90811669254715623202009-02-16T11:59:00.001-08:002009-04-13T10:44:18.090-07:00THE WOW FACTORI have just been watching some petanque video clips on youtube, and all i can say is wow!, this is just not the game we play at Little Oakley. Maybe we can all learn something from watching the top players in action. GO TO YOUTUBE. CLICK IN PETANQUE. Then click on to these titles<br />FOYOT-LACROIX. a high point with length and side spin. (superb) 64,358 views.<br /><br />TIRO CLUAD. WEBEL (Belguim) V QUINTAIS (France) Shooting Competition. 73,585 views.<br /><br />PETANQUE SEMI FINAL DEL MUNDIAL LOS MEJORES TIROS. 111,000 views.<br />The video clip (1.13 seconds) of one end played is absolutely fantastic, not to be missed.<br /><br />Aah ! well , back to reality, our season starts 1st April 2009. All the best Barry.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-16988102768349541632009-02-12T09:31:00.000-08:002009-05-28T09:27:58.071-07:00THE OAKLEY 2009<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKs_Bybu_0ZXKpE3uEVjCp_56uuHzafcy9HHVkysmClCnuiyu8qW6oFVg9pCr786BSgRApl6kglFI5obUBtNoUlmqnlfY4Y3C6ynE8hgOwdAiE2D4_mkmvm6I31frUoPKjVBGOdddUoJ6v/s1600-h/semi+final+07+from+hut.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKs_Bybu_0ZXKpE3uEVjCp_56uuHzafcy9HHVkysmClCnuiyu8qW6oFVg9pCr786BSgRApl6kglFI5obUBtNoUlmqnlfY4Y3C6ynE8hgOwdAiE2D4_mkmvm6I31frUoPKjVBGOdddUoJ6v/s200/semi+final+07+from+hut.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335723249669376322" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRXTH1_g1NPSqMbqq1eBmnsJd4s2zFDv178b1EV-pmcK1jymSqAY8Y6vrovTSmcOsqgexrnH-eXxLbzhv3ZL6bbos1thG8bw6cmGCWv0qBaAZaVR4_TJwq0bQQhN17E8yuGGiFIZNdM7Q/s1600-h/semi+final+from+corner.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRXTH1_g1NPSqMbqq1eBmnsJd4s2zFDv178b1EV-pmcK1jymSqAY8Y6vrovTSmcOsqgexrnH-eXxLbzhv3ZL6bbos1thG8bw6cmGCWv0qBaAZaVR4_TJwq0bQQhN17E8yuGGiFIZNdM7Q/s200/semi+final+from+corner.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335722555942655842" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOidwsKCFpfTuYYt2vw6jfVRn6ZFaaWB4oeuzqWrDPKzWZw5cZoiZMKTXphGxR0fy4lmzTVaaz2jPPEPNw9bO4cRol9vuEW28t8cn51I3r1Odh69J3pe_t8n02FE4LaLilSJihUea0wm-e/s1600-h/petanque+07+Barry%27s+pistes.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOidwsKCFpfTuYYt2vw6jfVRn6ZFaaWB4oeuzqWrDPKzWZw5cZoiZMKTXphGxR0fy4lmzTVaaz2jPPEPNw9bO4cRol9vuEW28t8cn51I3r1Odh69J3pe_t8n02FE4LaLilSJihUea0wm-e/s320/petanque+07+Barry%27s+pistes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335721682667460482" border="0" /></a><br />The third annual open doubles Petanque competion will take place on Sunday 7th June 2009 using pistes, drives, and open spaces arround the village. As in the past ,teams that played in last years competion have priority registration during the month of April. After May 1st teams will only be accepted on a “first come , first served” basis , owing to numbers being limited by the availability of playing areas . The competition fee will be £8.00 pr team which will be payable in advance . Signing on will be from 9.30 a.m. And play will start at 10.00 a.m. Three games will be played in the morning followed by a lunch break , and then by two games in the afternoon . The top four teams will compete in the semi finals , followed by the grand final . The semi final and the grand final will be played on the match piste at approx 5.00 p.m – 6.30p.m.<br />Prize money this year will be down to sixth place , with a special prize for the highest placed team containing a Little Oakley player .<br />Food and drink will be available from breakfast in the morning , a barbecue at lunchtime and tea and cakes in the afternoon . A licensed bar will be available from lunchtime onwards so even if you are not playing you will have the opportunity to sit back , relax watching others play and enjoy a great day out .<br />For more information and registration please contact Barry Bright on 01536 745013.<br />P.S. Villagers Kerry Palfrey and David Bailey have finished Sixth and fifth in the last two years , could this be their year ?.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273613438559113105.post-12920286118540216012009-02-09T04:44:00.000-08:002009-02-09T05:32:00.705-08:00PETANQUE AT LITTLE OAKLEYPETANQUE AT LITTLE OAKLEY<br />An individual petanqe melee will be played on Saturday 4th April 2009 using pistes around the village also the match piste at the village "Hut". Signing on will be from 9.30.-9.50a.m. Playing will begin at 10.00a.m with three 45min. games played in the morning , a break for lunch, and then two games played in the afternoon . The final result is therefore determined by an individuals effort .The playing combinations ensure that a player never plays with the same partner more than once and will never play against the same combination . However , it is possible that a player will play against another player more than once . This is petanque played for fun and a good social pick and mix.The playing fee for the day will be £4.00 , half of which will go in prizes and the rest towards social club funds . Afer the competition we will be having a fish and chip supper in "The Hut". If you wish to have fish and chips please contact Barry with order before the last game starts . Best of luck . Barry.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0