Monday 11th May:    6 players today, three of each gender and the Ladies kicked off scoring 1 point in each of the first 3 ends.    The Gents retaliated with 2 points but the Ladies were back on form with a 1 and then a magnificent 5 points.  Over the last 6 ends the Ladies managed a further 5 point to the Gents 7.   

So, many congratulations to the Ladies who won by 14 points to 9. 

We next play on the Bank Holiday Monday at 10.15am on the pitch behind the library.    If you’re free for a morning’s fun why not join us.    We’d love to see you there.    If not, enjoy the Bank Holiday however you choose to spend it.   

Ken

 Bright sunshine shone on eight members this morning and with one male adopted by the Ladies as an honorary lady they kicked off the first end but it was the first boule pitched by the Gents that largely remained closer to the jack throughout that helped them win by 3 points.    The second end was, again, taken by them with 2 points.   

 End No. 3 was a comeback for the Ladies who won with a single point.  The following end began under a few light spots of rain and the Gents grabbed a further 3 points.  The precipitation increased during end 5  so much so that it seemed prudent to abandon the game after the ladies gained another point and we all made a run for shelter.

This was only the second time that we’ve had to abandon due to weather conditions though last year it was because of heat.    Despite feeling a bit damp we had enjoyed ourselves and look forward to the next meet on Monday 27th April at 10.15am on the pitch behind the library.    Why not come along and have a go?

 Ken

 A sunny but breezy morning (30th) but the six of us who showed eagerness to play boules were reasonably sheltered between the library and the hedges that surround the pitch.  Two teams - Ladies and Gents - and the Ladies commenced the first end but lost it with 4 points to the Gents.  The next 4 ends were also won by the Gents improving their score with a further total of 7 points.      There were some pretty close calls on the way with only fractions of inches between opposing boules at time.   

On the 7th end the Ladies succeeded gaining their first point but the Gents then scored a further 2 giving them the winning score of 13.

Time for another game when the Ladies found their scoring method but over 11 ends couldn’t prevent the Gent’s  overall win and we finished with a score of Ladies 7 to the Gents 15.    But it’s a game, only a game and a game of fun and laughs so why not join us in two weeks time (13th) at 10.15am  when again we play on the pitch behind the library.  All welcome including walking sticks and any other aids.  If you can throw a boule, you’re in!

In the meantime enjoy your Easter, whether on your own or with family and friends and I’ll see some of you at next week’s luncheon gathering.

Ken

 A dry but chilly morning saw six member couples  arrive at the boules pitch today so an easy division of teams.

Ladies kicked off the first end conceding 3 points to the gents but they must have eaten two Weetabix each for breakfast as they romped  through the next four ends to gain the required thirteen points to win (including a magnificent 6) much to the exasperation of their opponents.  Scores Gents 3, Ladies 13. 

The game having only lasted about 20 minutes another game was on the cards and the ladies - being the current champions - started end one but lost it and the next by 2 points each but won the third with a single. 

Gents then reached their stride and retaliated with a 4, two 1s and a 2.    The ladies came back with a 3 and a 1 but then lost the last end by a single point.  Scores 13 to  5 in favour of the Gents.    A satisfactory ending. 

There’s another opportunity to play  this month at 10.15am on the 30th on the pitch behind the library.      Do join us for a laugh or two.      Ken. 

 What a remarkably sunny morning I woke to today after yesterday’s bit of a washout.     It was ideal weather in which to play our first game of 2026.    Five members came together at the boules pitch to start off our new season.     The playing area was in pretty good shape considering that I doubt anyone had touched it since last November

However we were two gents and three ladies and that’s how we divided into teams with the ladies kicking of the first end  which they lost to the gents by two points.    Repeated in the second end and by 1point in the third but, undaunted, they grabbed a point on the next.    End five scored 2 for the gents but their opponents took a 1 in the following end.   

Ends 7& 8 scored 1 and 2 points to gents and ladies respectively before the ladies equalised the scores with a magnificent 4 points.      But that was their high spot as the gents finished the final three ends with 1, 3 and another 1  to reach the winning score of 13.  

Thanks to those who joined in today and I’m sure we’ll see more of you as the weather improves further    So mark your diaries for 16th March at 10.15am  and be on the pitch behind the library then.   

 It may have been bitterly cold last week but Monday (24th) dawned with a lot of welcome sunshine so although only two pairs of members arrived at the boules pitch it was enough to make a game worthwhile.   

So it was Farleighs -v- Benfields and Farleighs kicked off but it was the Benfields who dominated the early ends and by the 5th one they lead by 1point to 6 though several close calls had to be carefully measured.   

Continuing the game the Farleighs gradually recovered to reach 5 points to 6 before the Benfields bounced ahead with another point but it proved to be their last as their opponents steadily gained the necessary points to reach the magic 13. 

Handshakes all round and we look forward  to the 2026 season probably starting on the first Monday in March.      Thanks to all who joined in this year and hope that they and more will appear then. 

In the meantime you’re wished a Happy Christmas, Happy New Year and Valentine’s Day.

Ken

who dominated

 Bright sunshine greeted us this morning (27th) when 8 members came together for the last boules game of the season.    Easily dividing into teams of Ladies and Gents we were soon into play.   

Gents won the first two ends with a 2 and a 1 and feeling a bit smug but the Ladies came back extremely strongly by scoring 10 more points over the next four.

The Gents then managed 2 more points but then their luck ran out as the Ladies finished the last 3 ends by adding a further 4.      Final score Ladies 14, Gents 5.      Many congratulations Ladies - a fitting final. 

The weather being so unpredictable we may try to play again in two weeks (10th Nov).    If it seems feasible I’ll remind members during the week before.

Thanks to everyone who has joined in this year: it’s been a lot of fun.    Ken