Maldon U3A

Petanque (Boule) Group.

This group has been formed to enable the French past-time of Petanque (Boule) to be enjoyed by Members of the Maldon & District U3A.

The game is played on the recently made Petanque square near Maldon Quay.
All members are welcome – come along and share in the enjoyment.

Co-ordinators:     Barbara Arnold.     01621 853866   E-Mail:-  

Petanque Group's French Evening, June 29th 2010.

Photographs by Peter Beckett.

Playing on the lovely terrain in Maldon Promanarde Park.
Our Group designed and built the Boule Area on the land and using materials supplied by Maldon Distict Council.

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'Umpire' checking - start of the game

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Who is nearest?


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Sharing a joke.

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                                  Precision play.

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Enjoying a well earned rest with refreshments in the evening sunshine.

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Discussing tactics?


Details provided by Barbara Arnold.


Playing Petanque at Maldon on Friday, 7th May 2010.

Photographs by Peter Beckett.

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Start of the game

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Boul;e 2010

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