A SMALL group is trying to progress a new Petanque Court in the Ilkley Riverside Gardens, not far from the Riverside Hotel and are trying establish the number of players that might be interested, either in joining a club or in playing on an ad hoc basis. A group spokesman said: “Bradford Council and Ilkley Town Council are both supportive, as are the U3A. “We have the location and specification agreed and costed. The total cost will be around £8000 which we will need to raise.” Anyone interested is asked to email IlkleyPetanque@gmail.com Pétanque is a game that can be enjoyed by all the family and socially with friends for fun.