Part two of the Burgundy Friends petanque took place at the Promenade des Marbes in Autun. A good number of members and friends arrived, teams chosen and play began

We ajourned, as before, to the nearby Brasserie de la Promenade for a small libation to celebrate the winner.

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With the heat of summer and the threaat of storms we gathered at the Promenade des Marbres in Autun. The saying goes that “the sun shines on the righteous” and so it did, staying dry and hot for the whole afternoon.

Members arrived, enough for 3 teams and several spectators to encourage the players.

We ajourned to the nearby Brasserie de la Promenade for a small libation to celebrate the winner.

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Even more members than last time arrived for afternoon tea at Jane and Norman’s home with some new visitors and 3 dogs! A good selection of food was brought by those attending including chocolate cake, sausage rolls, pork pies, cheesy biscuits, savoury swirls, smoked salad and cream cheese bites, tortilla, scones and walnut and banana cake.

Today was the long awaited and jolly afternoon book swap hosted by Lyn and Nick in their splendid home that wasn’t really very difficult to find. Even Jim and Amanda managed to get there without being wrong footed, thanks to Lyn and her excellent directions. Sorry we missed the red man who isn’t there though.

A delightful afternoon at chez Nancy and Dennis, in good company with good food and drinks provided by members and a majority from the hosts. The day had got off to a chilly start but by the afternoon rendezvous it had warmed up considerably and the sun shone brightly into the garden, not too hot and importantly not too cold.

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I know you’ve been on tenterhooks to know how our coffee morning went on Monday, 6 June (Whit Monday, as it turned out). Well, it wasn’t the most exciting day to have chosen, as everything was closed, but the choice was constrained by circumstances, so we had to go with a National Holiday! Luckily, L’ Augusto, next to L’ Annexe was open, as, despite what they told me on the phone, L’Annexe itself was shut when I arrived just before 10 am, and didn’t open until 11.

A marvellous turnout from the members for todays Petanque competition at the Promenade des Marbres in Autun.

Three teams fought it out with the winner from each team going forward to the final.

Well done to everyone, I am sure we are all delighted at the numbers present.

With the local hostellerie being closed we decanted to The Annexe for a small libation.

A happy occasion, tinged with sadness as 2 couples are selling up their holiday homes, but we are sure to be seeing them again, in the words of the song, some sunny day.

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In contrast to the poor weather of the last few days this particular Wednesday dawned bright, warm and sunny. There was a good turnout for the visit, most members arriving at midday for the picnic, then all of us assembled for the off from Cordesse-Igornay station to Manley station by velorail, described as a light rail vehicle, propelled by the muscular energy of the passengers by means of pedals.

We enjoyed our picnics in the grounds before climbing into the 4  “velorails” booked and set off on our 22km journey. The visit was a most enjoyable affair, unlike anything anyone had tried before,  passing though Gare de Barney and Gare de La Croisotte.

The convoy arrived at Gare de Manley safely and were able to have a chat while turning their velorail for the return journey. The return was much more to everyone’s liking as we sped down the slight incline and back to the starting point.

A grand time was had by all, no injuries or muscle strains were reported. A very enjoyable afternoon out was had by all! Thanks were given to Amanda for organising the event.

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