Petanque - Any takers?

[marcusantonius]

Friends - The Barry Barry Run was an outstanding day for all (thanks for organising it, people), and a 'Tour de Dulwich' could be another fine mess for spectators, but the strenuous nature of it daunted me and I wondered whether there'd be any takers for a more sedate pursuit like a bit of Petanque on some suitable ground in the park? I don't profess to be any good, but have poked it up a couple of frogs in the past and would love to get some practice in before returning to the crucible in Nimes.

While not totally up to speed on the legislation, I don't think the local bobby would quibble with a tall glass of Pastis, nor a troupe of befrocked ladies and crevatted gentleman throwing weighty metal objects around in a public place... If anyone likes the idea of this, or if there is already a suitable local league in Dulwich, please let me know.

[Tony.London Suburbs]

Anything that involved " poking it up a couple of frogs in the past" is worth a punt imdo.

[Tony.London Suburbs]

We have more replies than views.

Is this a record?

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Sounds fun. Wasn't Big Phil going to install a rink (or whatever it's called) at the Prince Albert?

[marcusantonius]

I think the noun is 'terrain', although could be talking twoddle. We can use the dirt in the park... What's important is the numbers as I've had enough of playing with myself!

[charliecharlie]

piste will do!

there is a big tournament in Brockwell Park on Sundauy 28th June, starts 10.30

Teams of three

Polish your boules and come on down!

ps think you need to register (but not sure how)

[charliecharlie]

http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?20,290826,290826#msg-290826

here's a link to Horsebox's post

He's the main man when it comes to Petanque!

[woofmarkthedog]

Yeah now sling yer' ook

[woofmarkthedog]

I mean boules