Boules . . .
We resumed playing boules at Boscawen Park on 2nd August '20. It's a game that is easily played while social distancing, and since the 'rule of 6' came in we have taken care not to exceed that number.
Normally, TMTA play boules once a month in the summer, but this year we decided to play every Sunday that the weather permitted, avoiding the second Sunday in the month which is when U3A play there.
We have had to miss the County Boules and our own Eddie Jones Competition this year, unfortunately, but the group of us who have played have enjoyed the games and the company. We intend to continue for as long as the weather makes it enjoyable!
Margaret George
The Eddie Jones Annual Memorial Tournament, Sunday 25th August 2019
The tournament took place in Boscawen Park, Truro, in glorious sunshine.
Fourteen members of the Truro/Morlaix Twinning Association turned up to take part, ranging from a complete novice to much more experienced players.
After four rounds of concentrated playing, this year’s winner of the Eddie Jones Memorial Trophy proved to be Peter Coxwell, with Denis Hendy winning the Runner up Trophy. Brian Kirkpatrick won the Penrose Trophy.
Marian, the Mayoress of Truro, presented the trophies to the winners at the end of a perfect day.
Lilian Polkinghorne
Many thanks to Lilian and Mike for organising the boules competition.
The competition was followed by a barbecue, kindly hosted by Alison and Brian. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food and convivial company. Grateful thanks to Alison and Brian, and also to Peter who ran the bar, and Janine who organised the raffle.
The two events together made a profit of £238.92, which goes into the Association funds.
The Twinning Committee for Cornwall Annual Boules Tournament
Sunday 9th August 2019
This year’s tournament took place on Sunday June 9th at the piste in Boscawen Park, having returned to Truro after several years held at Seaton in south east Cornwall.
Gazebos, erected to give shelter from the sun, instead gave protection to players and spectators alike when in mid afternoon the heavens opened to prolonged heavy rain and hail, flooding the paths and the piste and causing a 20 minute stoppage until the tournament could be resumed.
13 teams from across the county competed for the shield with the eventual winners being Saltash. Callington were runners up and Truro won the lower tier trophy.
Lilian Polkinghorne
Sue Lumley (TCC Chairman, presenting the trophy), Anne Moodie.
Boules Programme 2019
When: First Sunday of every month from 11am, weather permitting.
During the summer months only.
Where: Boules Pitch, Boscawen Park, Truro
The Boules pitch is on the road side of the cricket pavilion at the far end of the park.
Come along, bring a picnic, and enjoy the fun!
The County Boules Competition takes place each year at various venues, and was held here in Truro
on Sunday 9th June '19.
For further information contact our Boules Organiser,
Lilian Polkinghorne pendewey@talktalk.net
Basic Rules of Boules (Pétanque):
Singles and Doubles - 3 boules per player
Triples - only 2 boules per player
Decide which team will start, and any player from that team may begin.
Stand with feet together in a small circle and throw the jack (cochonnet—piglet).
The same player throws a boule, palm down, to land as close as possible to the jack.
A player from the second team throws, trying to get closer to the jack.
The team farthest away throws next, and keeps throwing until they get closest.
When all boules have been thrown, then scoring takes place.
Count the number closer to the jack than your opponents.
The winner of that ‘end’ draws a circle at the other end and the game continues.
First to reach 13 wins (or whatever number is decided by the organiser).
