Pétanque (Boules) in Billericay
Anyone
who has spent time in France will have played Pétanque, or at least seen it
being played in dedicated areas which can be found in all towns and
villages. Did you know that it is also widely played in the UK and many
Councils are now providing appropriate facilities as part of their
commitment to their local communities.
Pétanque is a game that can be played in small or large groups of people of
all ages and having various fitness levels and including wheelchair users.
It could appeal to those seeking an outdoor activity which is not too
strenuous but which provides a pleasant way to spend an hour or two in the
fresh air and it does not cost a lot. In addition it can be an opportunity
to make new friends.
The photograph shows a group of about 30 people, including 4 from
Billericay, enjoying a day out in February at a newly built ‘terrain’ at
Hoddesdon. These people and others get together for a few games several
times each week at this facility provided by Broxbourne Council.
A request has been made to Billericay Town Council and Basildon District
Council to consider providing such facilities at Lake Meadows and in
response the Town Council has asked, via the Billericay Town Crier, all
persons interested to contact them. To make it happen people must show their
support and register their interest with the Town Council.
Interested? Please contact the Council now and help to spread the word.
Billericay Town Council Tel: 01277 625732, e-mail:
townclerk@billericaytowncouncil.gov.uk or Lewis Paul
lewis.paul2@gmail.com
Animal Charity Indulgence Day
Remus
Memorial Horse Sanctuary is hosting its annual charity Indulgence Day on
Sunday 19th July 2009. There is fun to be had for all the
family! Meet the horses, donkeys, goats, sheep and cows. Spoil yourselves
with gentle holistic therapies including Reflexology, Massage, Shiatsu,
Aromatherapy and more; all these beautiful treatments starting from just £5
per session!
Watch
the animals as they receive holistic treatments and learn from our qualified
therapists. There will be fun activities for the children and an
opportunity to feed and touch the animals, plus a raffle, a quiz, stalls to
browse, delicious food, refreshments and a vegetarian BBQ. This is a must
for the diary!
Every penny raised goes directly to the sanctuary! Entrance - 12noon – 5pm,
Adults £2 children go free! Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary, Buttsbury, Nr
Ingatestone, Essex
www.remussanctuary.org