Richard Smith memorial event

With the aid of the best weather of the summer so far, Kernow Pétanque held a successful doubles competition on Sunday 27 July in memory of past Cornwall region president, Richard Smith. Richard was president of the region in the 1990s and died last November after a brave fight against Motor Neurone Disease.

Eleven teams competed in the event, including three visiting players from Leicester. The match took place at the Star Inn, Vogue, St Day.

Mike Hill and Simon Penna, both of Falmouth, won all their games in the five competition rounds; Graeme Kirkham and Susan Williamson from Tregony won four games but were well ahead of other teams on points difference. In the final Mike and Simon took an early lead, going to 6-1 before Graeme and Susan came back to win the game 13-6.

Funds raised during the event are being donated to the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Cornwall Singles competition

After a very wet day's play - by the end of the final most of the piste was under water - the new Cornwall Singles champion is Paul Rundle of Tregony. Runner-up was Lena Daddow of Carharrack.

Mike Hill, Kernow Pétanque playing officer and regional umpire, presents the Cornwall Singles shield to winner Paul Rundle of Tregony, with (right) runner-up Lena Daddow of Carharrack.

Kernow President's event

This event, previously scheduled to be played on 10 August, will be postponed to a future date, to be advised.

EVENING SESSIONS IN ST DAY AND TREGONY
Regular introductory and coaching sessions will be held through the summer in St Day and Tregony. New players are very welcome to come and try the game - boules are available to borrow - and existing players can take the opportunity to hone their skills.

The sessions are at the Star Inn, Vogue, St Day, on Tuesday nights, organised by the Star Inn Pétanque Club and at Tregony Sports Club, Back Lane (near the church), Tregony, on Wednesdays, arranged by members of Tregony Sports Club Pétanque Club. Both sessions begin at 6.30 and will take place each week, weather permitting.