On 18th May, a day with 3 seasons’ weather, Hucknall U3a Petanque team were Gold winners in both doubles and triples matches in Monday’s U3a Petanque competition with entries from eight U3a teams.
Our success was a result of great teamwork. Four new players played like naturals, playing together with our more experienced players who offered excellent coaching tips. Great playing, nerves of steel, and all planning was done on an empty wooden cutlery packet. All taking part should be proud of our success. No trophies, no prizes, just well deserved prestige.
Hucknall team players were:
Shirley Towle
Julie Bridges
Janet Pickering
Richard Smeathers
Howard Bodill
Jo Ferguson
Peter Chantry
Anne Boucher
Chris Eagle
The U3a groups who entered were:
Burton Joyce – 2 teams
Worksop – 2 teams
Hucknall
Southwell
Ashfield
West Bridgford
Thanks to Neil Hunt of Arnold U3a for organising the competition and Nottingham City Petanque Club for hosting the event.
Chris Eagle