This is the time of year, when we look forward to regular Thursday Boules. 2012 was difficult, in that the weather spoiled our enjoyment to some extent, but nevertheless, most teams completed their fixture schedule.
Last year we had two divisions of 6 & 9 teams. This season, we hope to have an even number of teams, the number of divisions depending upon how many teams enter. It would be preferable to have leagues of six, playing on a Home and Away basis. For this to happen, we need three more teams to come forward, making 18 in all, whilst retaining those who played in 2012.
Please do your best to consider starting a new team either yourselves or by bringing along some new recruits to join in. In addition, if anyone would like to think about running a team at Claverton Down or Limpley Stoke, then please contact me. Both these villages have pistes of their own, but nobody was prepared to Captain the teams and do the legwork.
At present, I am aware that the Northey Arms propose building a new piste and enter three teams in the League, one more than last year. Diane Greenaway, is also to captain a new team, based at Alice Park.
The Doubles competition will take place, as in the past, following completion of the Leagues. The venue for the finals will be advised later in the year.
Please make most of the opportunity to play regularly on a Thursday. There is no doubt it has brought about a rise in playing standards, which will enable the club to develop and become a force, both in the Region and in a wider context, throughout the whole country.