Pétanque comes to Lutterworth thanks to a significant investment

Following a significant investment over the last few months, Wycliffe Bowls Club (WBC) have hosted their first evening of pétanque.
By Phil Hibble
Published 8th Sep 2022, 10:06 GMT
Updated 8th Sep 2022, 10:30 GMT
Following a significant investment over the last few months, Wycliffe Bowls Club (WBC) were delighted to host their first evening of pétanque on Thursday, the first of September.Following a significant investment over the last few months, Wycliffe Bowls Club (WBC) were delighted to host their first evening of pétanque on Thursday, the first of September.
Following a significant investment over the last few months, Wycliffe Bowls Club (WBC) were delighted to host their first evening of pétanque on Thursday, the first of September.

The site is able to accommodate 10 pistes on a newly laid terrain and with wheel chair access.On September 1, some 25 members of Ullesthorpe WI, and their partners, received initial tuition from experienced county and national pétanque players and then played in a friendly competition on the new facility at Hall Lane.A spokespersons for the WBC said: "It is hoped that the Wycliffe Bowls Club pétanque facility will become a major centre of play for local and county competition, with WBC entering a team into the Leicestershire league next season."Further introductory sessions are being planned so if you would like to try this ‘new to Lutterworth’ sport, please contact 07863 797938 and/or monitor the club website, https://www.hugofox.com/community/wycliffe-bowls-club-15034/home/

"You will be made most welcome and can also test your skills with lawn bowls."

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