And They Are Coming Into The Final Furlong!!

With the majority of teams having only 2 or 3 matches left in the 'regular' season, we take a quick look at how things are 'panning out' in each division as we near our Leagues Play-Off Day.

Blyth Division
With the Bell Inn Walberswick (12 points from 7 matches) leading the way by one point over Three Horseshoes North Cove (11 from 8), only the Harbour Inn Southwold (7 from 7) and Laxfield B (8 from 8) have any mathematical chance of catching them and perhaps being in contention for a play-off position. Walberswick & Southwold have 3 matches left whilst the others have two but a lot will depend on who plays who in the final few weeks of the season.

Orwell Division
In this section, there are probably just 3 teams left with a chance of qualifying mathematically. Hollesley Shepherd & Dog (12 points from 8 matches) lead the way but have played 2 matches more than second placed Ipswich PC '09 (10 from 6) whilst Ye Olde Coach & Horses Melton (9 from 7) are just a point behind with 3 matches left. Melton & Ipswich meet next week in a Monday night fixture, so Hollesley will be keeping fingers crossed for a draw between these two I'm sure.

Deben Division
The tightest of all 3 groups with 4 out of the 5 teams still jostling for a play-off spot, with only Pettistree Greyhound out of the running this year. Suivre Les Boules Playford (9 points from 7 matches) lead currently but only have one match left whilst second placed Bealings Exiles (8 from 6) have two still to play. Aldeburgh Boules Club (7 from 5) are tucked in third whilst newboys Golden Key Snape (6 from 6) could feature in the final shake-up.

LATEST RESULTS

Blyth Division
Sunday 16th August
Bell Inn Walberswick 3 Kings Head Laxfield A 1
Kings Head Laxfield B 0 Three Horseshoes North Cove 4

Thursday 20th August
Harbour Inn Southwold 4 Kings Head Laxfield 0

Orwell Division
Monday 17th August
Deben Vikings 1 Shepherd & Dog Hollesley 3

Sunday August 16th - Forest Heath Charity Pairs

On Sunday August 16th at the world famous Tattersalls yard at Newmarket, Exning PC in association with Forest Heath District Council are hosting their annual Charity Pairs, in aid of the CLIC Sargent charity.

Several of you, like myself, met young Liam at last years event and whilst being young in years, showed great maturity in facing up to what lie ahead of him. Sadly Liam lost his fight earlier this year but meeting him has left an indelible mark on myself and others and will long remain an inspiration.

If you are looking for something to do next Sunday, log onto www.newmarketpetanqueleague.webeden.co.uk/ for further details regarding the competition and entry requirements.

Open Day Sunday August 16th @ Ye Olde Coach & Horses Petanque Club

Ye Olde Coach & Horses Petanque Club
Melton, Woodbridge

Petanque (pronounced Pay-tonk) derives from pieds tanque,
or tied feet. It is a great social game and for those who wish
to take it further there is a lively Suffolk Coastal League with
some 17 teams competing, as well as numerous local open
tournaments throughout the season. We can’t promise you
sunshine but there will probably be some Pastis at the bar!
Heath Lodge, Elmham Drive,
Nacton, Ipswich,
Suffolk.
IP10 0DG.
Telephone: +44 (0)1473
659756
Facsimile: +44 (0)1473
659354
E-mail: mike@itcbusiness.com


You have probably seen boulistes playing Petanque whilst on
holiday. Now it is your turn to have a go. If you are over eight
years old and under 120 years old, the recommended age for
retiring from Petanque, Then come along and throw a few
boules with us on


SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH
FROM 12 NOON UNTIL EARLY
EVENING
Young or old, male or female,
able bodied or disabled, all can
play. The game was developed
so that those in a wheelchair can
participate at the same level as eve-
ryone else. A truly inclusive game.

OUR CLUB OPEN DAY
COME AND TRY YOUR HAND AT
PETANQUE
IT’S GREAT FUN AND IT’S FREE!

Petanque Club
members will be on
hand to offer advice
and instruction and all
equipment will be
provided
For further information and instructions on how to find the venue, you
can either look on the website at http://www.yeoldecoachandhorses.co.uk/
or contact
Mike Rios-Hall on 01473 655187 or email to mike@itcbusiness.com

Aldeburgh Carnival Boules Tournament...Places Left

Saturday 15th August 2009
Starts at 10.30am

Maximum of 16 teams of 2 players
Deposit of £5 per team

Please arrive at the Moot Hall piste (opposite The White Lion Hotel) at 10am to find out the order of play.

There are a few spaces left for this tournament, so to enter please contact Councillor Caron Hill on 07890 159320

August fixtures & results service

The following matches are due to be played during the month of August.

Blyth Division
5 August - Laxfield Kings Head L 0 Laxfield Kings Head B 4

16 August - Harbour Inn Southwold v Laxfield Kings Head Lovelies
16 August - Bell Inn Walberswick v Laxfield Kings Head A
16 August - Laxfield Kings Head B v 3 Horseshoes North Cove

30 August - Harbour Inn Southwold v Laxfield B
30 August - Laxfield L v Bell Inn Walberswick

Orwell Division
2 August - Ipswich PC'09 3 Hollesley Shepherd & Dog 1

9 August - Deben Vikings v Hollesley - POSTPONED TO BE RE-ARRANGED
9 August - Ipswich v Ye Olde Coach & Horses Melton POSTPONED TO BE RE-ARRANGED

16 August - Royal Oak East Bergholt v Rushmere Rugby Rollers

30 August - Royal Oak v Ipswich
30 August - Rushmere v Deben

Deben Division
9 August - The Exiles Bealings 4 Pettistree Greyhound 0
9 August - Aldeburgh Boules Club 3 Suivre Les Boules Playford 1

23 August - Pettistree v Aldeburgh

30 August - Bealings v Playford
30 August - Golden Key Snape v Aldeburgh

Normal service resumed - Recent Result Updates

Following a short break, here are the latest received results (other matches may have been played but I've not received either a telephone call or posted scoresheet);

19 July - Rushmere Rugby Rollers 1 Ye Olde Coach & Horses Melton 3
22 July - Bell Inn Walberswick 3 Laxfield Kings Head Lovelies 1
26 July - 3 Horseshoes North Cove 3 Bell Inn Walberswick 1
26 July - Laxfield Kings Head A 0 Harbour Inn Southwold 4
26 July - Suivre Les Boules Playford 2 Golden Key Snape 2
27 July - Ye Olde Coach & Horses Melton 4 Deben Vikings 0
28 July - Hollesley Shepherd & Dog 2 Royal Oak East Bergholt 2
2 August - Ipswich PC '09 3 Hollesley Shepherd & Dog 1