Over 70 boulistes and friends attended the 2026 BoP Challenge, themed Bastille day, hosted by the  Tauranga Petanque Club. I was a sunny, fun relaxing. Many thanks to the club for inviting Francophones and Francophiles throughout the Bay of Plenty to join them in their Bastille Celoebration.  See you again next year.

Theme: Bastille Day

Date: Saturday 18^th July 2026
Venue: Mount
Start Time: 10.30am registration for 11.00am start
Cost: $10 per person – pay cash or IB on the day – Hot soup and bun included. Bring cash for $2 raffles.
There will be 4 x 50 minute randomly drawn games.  All ages and abilities welcome.
Single entries welcomed – partner will be arranged. Bring your friends.
Bring your own boules if you have them, but there will be plenty available if you don’t.
Entries to Bruce dbinglis1@gmail.com or 022 309 9143 by Thursday 16^th July would assist with planning.