THE prestigious Trans-Tasman Pétanque Challenge between Australia and New Zealand will be held for the first time ever on the Mornington Peninsula on Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 March at the Mount Martha Bowls Pétanque & Social Club, 45 Watson Road Mount Martha. This day out with a difference starts with a rousing march-past by the Victorian Police Pipe Band followed by the official opening at 8.00am sharp on Saturday 21 March. Then the Mornington Peninsula Mayor Cr. Anthony Marsh will throw the first boule followed by two solid days of intense competition played at the elite level. Pétanque (‘Pay-tonk’)…
