6 Facts You Didn't Know About Pétanque
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September 2025 Club of the Month Award winners, Macduff Pétanque Club, talk us through 6 facts that you might not know about the inclusive sport of petanque.
The last fact is contentious as to whether Sir Francis Drake actually playing petanque when the Spanish armada was sighted, but hear us out...
History well documents that he was taking part in a game of bowls, traditionally played with wooden ball... however... it is reported that he was actually using a metal ball, placing the nature of the game and equipment closer to that of petanque. So that gets our vote and as Shelley say's, "prove me wrong".
Learn more about the rules and history of petanque in our handy guide here,
You can also see more highlights from EBM's visit to Macduff Petanque for our Club of the Month shoot. A truly amazing and welcoming community helping to create inclusive participation in this amazing sport.
Feeling empowered to take part in petanque or be more physically active in a way that suits you?
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