Boule

Two Ians test their rakes before action, whilst Neil is eager to start the first game.

Simon gets used to the controls of the "digger"

Boule

(or Pétanque for our French friends)

The game of Boule has come to Cattistock. In fact, it came to the village in 2019, when a Boule Court was made in the Open Spaces area, opposite the Fox and Hounds.Since then the game has been played regularly by the men and women of Cattistock, either as an occasional personal challenge between friends, or as part of the weekly get-together: ladies at 5.00 on Thursdays and the men at 4.00 on Fridays – weather permitting.

A Boules competition has also become a highlight during Cattistock’s annual Fete week.

In 2024, a further investment was made to our Boule Court, to expand the court size and to upgrade the surface. As usual, the task was undertaken by a team of volunteers from across village and these pictures show the team’s efforts and the finished product – something they can all be proud of.

So, if you are interested, get yourself a set of Boule balls and come along on a Thursday or Friday evening and join in a friendly game, we will pleased to see you.

Simon clears the turf and soil from the extended area.

The turf and soil from the new widened area is packed into a trailer under close supervision.

Delicate adjustments by Phil with only the smallest of lump hammers. Luckily, there is an emergency number on hand.

Weed proofing is laid on the new extension.

Simon can't find anything else to dig up, so has a go on the wacker plate!

Terry & Simon make fine adjustments to the new surface.

Phil has a turn on the compactor, but he's fine now.

Amazing symmetry in the lie of the boules.

It's close. Tess has to resort to hi tech to decide this one!

All eyes, well almost all, are on the flight of Simon's throw!

Ian finds he is much more accurate if he gives it a nudge with his foot!

Intense concentration as an outcome is decided!