WELLINGTON Pétanque Club have staged their Mixed Doubles competition. Unfortunately, the event started in the pouring rain but all games were played and there were some very close and exciting matches.

Teams played in two leagues; the top two teams then played for the main trophy and third and fourth played for the plate.

The club’s new doubles champions are Maggie Milton and Ian Kingsley, who are both previous winners of the competition with different partners. They won a very closely fought game against Kaye Clydesdale and Geoff Sully. Winners of the Plate competition were Jenny Summerside and Eddie Gozna, who also played a close game before triumphing against Mike Crew and Sheila Philips.

The trophies were presented to the winners by the club’s president, Rachel Fenwick, who is a former Olympic archer. Despite the conditions, the event was enjoyed by all who took part.