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WESTON-SUPER-MARE ARE THE WINNERS
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyIan and Jim from the Weston-super-Mare team were the winners of the four team competion held at the opening of the new petanque terrain in V...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 18 May 26 -
IAN IS SINGLES CHAMPION 2025
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyAt the opening event held on the 14th May Jo and Richard from Wellington PC presented Ian with the trophy and medal for winning the 2025 Bri...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 18 May 26 -
HELLO, MY NAME'S EMILE
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyThe results of the sweepstake were announced at the openning of the terrain event. It was revealed that the name of our masct bear is Emile...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 18 May 26 -
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE BRIDGWATER PETANQUE TERRAIN
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyOn Thursday 14th May the new petanque terrain was officially opened by the Bridgwater Deputy Mayor, Cllr Leigh Redman. To mark the occasion...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 17 May 26 -
May Day Celebrations
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyOn Bank Holiday Monday the Bridwater Petanque Club will again be supporting the Town Councils May Day Celebrations in Blake Gardens. So why ...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 28 Apr 26 -
A Good Turn Out on Sunday
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyIt has been just over two weeks since we moved into our new home in Victoria Park and on Sunday we had a very good turn out of members. We a...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 20 Apr 26 -
Easter Egg Competition
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyOn Easter Sunday we held the second annual "Easter Egg Competition". Three rounds of fiercly contested games of skill and accuracy...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 15 Apr 26 -
Devon Petanque League
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyOn Sunday we played our first Devon Petanque League fixture away to Honiton. Despite Bridgwater winning the first of the triples Honiton wen...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 15 Apr 26 -
OUR NEW HOME
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyI am pleased to report that, after a short delay, work on the new terrain in Victoria Park has now been completed. As from Sunday 12th April...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 14 Apr 26 -
Delay in opening new terrain
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyUnfortunately, due to problems with the delivery of materials, work on building the new terrain in Victoria Park has been delayed. It will n...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 30 Mar 26 -
WORK STARTS ON NEW TERRAIN
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyThis morning the Bridgwater Town Council workforce started work on the new terrain in Victoria Park. If all goes well it is hoped that the w...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 2 Mar 26 -
Bridgwater TC Press Release
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyBridgwater Town Council will begin work in March 2026 on a new pétanque terrain in Victoria Park. The project is being funded by Brid...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 27 Feb 26 -
A Good Turn Out
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyThe promise of a rain free morning encouraged a good turn out by the members of the Bridgwater Petanque Club. The terrain was fully occupied...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 23 Feb 26 -
Mayors Quiz Night
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyLast night we entered two teams in the Mayors Quiz raising funds for the Mayors charity, "The Men's Shed". Unfortunatley we d...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 30 Jan 26 -
One step closer
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyYesterday we took one step closer towards having our new terrain. Some committee members met up with councillors and staff from Bridgwater T...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 27 Jan 26 -
All wrapped up for Christmas
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyDespite almost sub zero temperatures, several hardy members turn out for a post Christmas game.
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 29 Dec 25 -
Christmas fund raiser.
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyOn Saturday we had a stall at the St Mary's Christmas Fayre. Despite some very bad weather and so many other attractions going on at the...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 25 Nov 25 -
Bower Inn Reopens
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyNow that the major works have been completed to the pub we are able to return to the terrain and play petanque. Several members enjoyed the...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 6 Nov 25 -
Paris trip
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyLinda and I recently made a short trip to Paris. Whilst there I took the oppurtunity to visit the Obut shop and purchase some petanque goodi...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 15 Oct 25 -
2025 Singles Competition
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyThe clubs first singles competition got under way this afternoon in bright sunshine. Barry played Mike in the first qualifying match with B...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 24 Sep 25 -
Josh, a man of many talents
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyNot only is one of our newest members, Josh Lomen, a keen petanque player, he is also an accomplished photographer. Along with many other l...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 11 Sep 25 -
Terrain Closed for Outdoor Cinema
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyThe Bridgwater Petanque Club will not be meeting on the 24th and 31st August as the Bower Inn are having an outdoor cinema event. Things sho...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 17 Aug 25 -
Fun Day Competition
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyTwelve members plus two guests took part in Sunday's "Fun Day Competition". The competition consisted of three rounds of petan...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 29 Jul 25 -
Visit to the Wellington Terrain
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyRecently some Bridgwater PC members took the short trip to Wellington to play a friendly game or two against some of the Culm Valley U3A Pet...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 14 Jul 25 -
Devon V Kernow
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyPast and present Bridgwater Petanque Club members were part of the Devon Region Team that competed against the Kernow Region at the ISCA Cen...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 24 Jun 25 -
Cultural Festival attracts some possible new recruits.
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyDespite it being one of the hotest day of the year several people were attracted to the Bridgwater Petanque Club stall on Saturday. One of t...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 23 Jun 25 -
Local MP takes part in Town Twinning Competition
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyOur local MP, Ashley Fox, recently dropped in onthe annual Town Twinning Petanque Competition. This is what he had to say about the event in...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 19 Jun 25 -
Bridgwater Cultural Festival
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyBridgwater Cultural Festival will be taking place this week-end on Saturday 21st in Cranleigh Gardens. The Bridgwater Petanque Club will be...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 17 Jun 25 -
Pete: our raffle winner
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyThe raffle that we held in conjuntion with the annual town twinning petanque competition was won by Pete who was presented with his prize to...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 11 Jun 25 -
La Ciotat triumph in annual town twinning competition
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyEight teams representing the towns Bridgwater is either twinned or associated with competed for the 5th annual Town Twinning Petanque Compet...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 8 Jun 25 -
May Festivities in Blake Gardens
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyOn bank holiday Monday we had a stall at the Bridgwater May Festivities held in Blake Gardens. Despite the weather being a bit on the damp s...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 27 May 25 -
Bridgwater May Festivities
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyOn Monday the 26th May (Spring Bank Holiday) Bridgwater Petanque Club will be taking part in the May Festivities being Held in Blake Gardens...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 16 May 25 -
Weston-super-Mare match report
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyOn Wednesday six of us, Val, Rodney, Barry, Ian, Dave and Michael took the short journey to Weston-super-Mare to play in a "friendly&qu...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 10 May 25 -
Easter Egg Competition
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyAlthough several members were unable to be at the Bower Inn today those that were there enjoyed a very friendly and closely fought competiti...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 20 Apr 25 -
Fund raising boot sale
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyOn Saturday Linda and Michael went along to the Burnham car boot sale a a car load of items kindly donated by members of the club. Thanks to...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 7 Apr 25 -
Annual Town Twinning Petanque Competition
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyThis year will mark the 5th anniversary of the Bridgwater "Town Twinning Petanque Competition". This years event will be held on F...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 4 Feb 25 -
New equipment
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyTwo new rings and a measure arrived in the post today to add to our equipment box.
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 3 Feb 25 -
Grant
Bridgwater, SomersetArticle by: Michael WheatleyGRANT FROM BRIDGWATER TOWN COUNCIL The grant for £250 that we applied for from Bridgwater Town Council has now been received and p...
Bridgwater Petanque ClubPosted: 3 Feb 25