An event took place at the Recreation Ground in Tickton to celebrate the grand opening of the village’s Coronation Pétanque Terrain.
Earlier this year, with support from East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Active Communities Team, Tickton & Routh Parish Council secured funding from the Routh Wind Farm Community Fund, the Do It For East Yorkshire Fund, Dogger Bank Community Fund and the Smile Foundation East Riding Community Action Grant.
The funding, along with donations from Wyke Millennium Lodge, FITTA Group, Tickton WI, the Warren and Whymant families and several residents, has been used to create a new pétanque court for community use.
The event was open to people of all ages and abilities and included demonstrations of the boules sport and opportunities to give it a try.
“We are committed to providing additional facilities for our community,” said Howard Sinkler, chair of Tickton and Routh Parish Council.
“After consulting with our residents, we saw the need to build this fantastic new facility and are looking forward to hosting an event to show the community what we have and give them a chance to have a go.
“Local groups and residents are very excited to have this facility in Tickton, after seeing the success in other areas and know this will benefit everyone in the community.
“This is another opportunity to see children and adults alike enjoying this new space.
“Another sporting facility on the playing field complements the outdoor exercise area and younger children’s play area, all designed to provide facilities locally for all ages to improve health and social wellbeing.”
