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Web Writer
May 27, 20241 min read
Tournament results as they happen
All of our results in one handy table and, if you are a detail nerd, go to our Results Archive for a breakdown of those results where we...
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Web Writer
Mar 23, 20241 min read
Tania & Vicky: International Women's Day, Doubles Champions London 2024
Congratulations to Tania & Vicky for their brilliant joint win. Seen here with their trophy at a celebratory lunch at our favourite club...
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Web Writer
Jan 31, 20241 min read
Competition opportunities
There are lots of events to satisfy competitive appetites including: London Cup: usually in late May at Vauxhall. Requires a minimum of...
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Web Writer
Jan 31, 20241 min read
Sitting down with our friend Norman
We set up a Just Giving page to raise funds to pay for a memorial bench for Norman in Priory Park. Do have a look at the link to learn...
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Web Writer
Dec 8, 20231 min read
Saucy Christmas Capers
December 6th 2023 marked the date of the club's first ever Christmas party at its favourite pub and sponsor, The Victoria Stakes. A long...
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Web Writer
Nov 18, 20231 min read
Vicky Victorious
Our heartiest congratulations to Vicky (left) on her brilliant joint win in November 23 at the Vauxhall Women’s Competition. Due to...
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Web Writer
Aug 12, 20232 min read
The John Durham Cup final - 11th August 2023
It may seem half a lifetime ago, though it was in fact in early June, that the first round of the singles competition began in the...
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Glanville
Jul 5, 20233 min read
Measuring - it's everything!
Determining which boule is closest to the jack is at the heart of pétanque. So, what's the best method? Here's an extract from an...
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Carl
Jul 2, 20232 min read
Training - the art of shooting
On the continent shooting is instinctive among pétanque players. The attacking side of the game is very important, not just to remove a...
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Web Writer
May 23, 20231 min read
Blast Off!
May 17th 2023 saw the formal launch of one of two new pétanque courts in Hornsey. Many of our partners and members of the Hornsey...
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John Wilkinson
Mar 29, 20235 min read
How Hornsey got its terrains
How Hornsey got its terrains. Hornsey Pétanque Club (HPC) is fortunate in having access to two purpose-built terrains. Club Treasurer...
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London Region
Mar 29, 20231 min read
London Region News
Click here to go to London Region - information, results and events
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Glanville
Feb 15, 20233 min read
Training Day February 2023
Led by Martin Hughes from Pétanque England, these are notes from the session: Opening chat Mindset is key and trumps technical...
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