Ripponden Petanque

08/12/2025

So what do you do with that weird Limbo time after the turkey and presents and before the New Year Celebrations?

You come and join us for Pétanque of course!

17/11/2025

A tribute to Peter aka Macca. RIP Peter 😘

It is with a very heavy heart that we pass on the sad news of Peter McDonnell's passing. Peter was an integral part of Ripponden Pétanque and caught the bug when we were in our infancy several years ago. Prior to Pétanque, Peter was a pioneer of Stones Cricket Club.

For over 30 years he held the role of chairman of the club.

During his tenure he devoted himself to promoting the junior side of cricket, dedicating his time to developing youngsters and throwing his heart and soul into all training sessions to make them the best that they could be and instilling his love of the game into them. When Peter stepped down from his role as Chairman, his commitment didn't cease, as he took on the role of President of his beloved club and held this position until his passing in October.

As life moved on, Peter's enthusiasm didn't wain and he embraced his second favourite pastime - Pétanque. Just like Peter though, it wasn't a pastime - it was a passion. We welcomed groups along to try their hand at this game that most people hadn't even heard of, and Peter oiled the wheels to make sure everything ran smoothly. We welcomed WI, Rainbows, Basement Project, and many other groups and this would not have been possible without Peter and his tireless efforts.

Quietly working behind the scenes, never needing to be asked, it was just what he loved to do; raking, weeding, strimming the grass around the piste. Peter just got on and did it and always with a smile on his face and a song in his heart.

Peter's life will be celebrated on Friday 21st November, at 11:15am at St Patrick's Church, 12:45pm at Park Wood Crematorium, and a gathering at The Beehive to remember him and share our memories.

From all at Ripponden Pétanque: we will miss you dearly Peter. Keep smiling, keep singing and keep shooting those Boules xx

11/11/2025

For full details & to register please click the link
https://rochdalepetanque.com/index.php/christmas-jumper-doubles-competition

16/08/2025

15/08/2025

Tonight we welcome our friends from Rochdale Pétanque to our little home on the hill. Pop along to find out what Pétanque is all about. The clubhouse at Stones Cricket Club - Ripponden will be open and it promises to be a lovely evening ☀️

17/02/2025

Fantastic 🤩

21/01/2025

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17/09/2024

The sun has got his hat on, so folks will be playing on the Piste this afternoon. Pop along from 1.30pm if you fancy shooting some boules.
Everyone is welcome to pop along and give it a try👍

12/09/2024

The Ultimate Ladies Night SHOW IS COMING TO Ripponden Club THIS SATURDAY FROM 7PM

HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TICKETS YET??

BOOK NOW

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM THE VENUE OR ONLINE VIA THE LINK BELOW

www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-ladies-night

14/06/2024

Fabulous photographs taken by our guests from Rochdale Pétanque. A great evening (apart from the midges). We look forward to many more matches with our friends from over t’hill. Thank you for coming and we are glad you enjoyed

11/06/2024

We are looking forward to it too😊

On Friday evening members of the Rochdale Pétanque squad will be heading over to Ripponden for a friendly game with Ripponden Petanque We are really looking forward to our visit.