CITY AND PORT OF BRISTOL BOWLING CLUB

Through the dark days of winter when the green is closed and the prospect of bowling is just a distant memory all bowlers look forward to the magic day when the gate opens once again and its possible to go bowling on the green once again.

This year’s opening day was Monday April 10th and woods did roll that day and on the days that lead up to the first game of the season against Bristol St. Andrews on Saturday April 15th.

But --- before the season could start there was work to be done and it was done by volunteering club members who carried out an amazing number of jobs that made first day bowling possible.

From cleaning and tidying to replacing ditch mats, repairing ditch protection, putting out benches and coat hangers, making safe the entrance to the green, jet washing the green surround and much more it was all done so that bowling could start on the day that had been declared. Ken Davies --- a stalwart of the club for many years ---set the green up.

It was great to welcome the first visitors of the season ---Bristol St.Andrews and new weekend Captain Lynn Burand did just that. It was her first game as captain and she did well in the roll.

The result --- not important in friendly games was a win for the visitors --- well done to them and it was a pleasant afternoon.

Friendly games – about 40 in all will continue until the end of September – some home and some away.

These games are played for the pleasure of bowling --- no big prize at the end of the afternoon but a pleasant experience and a meeting with like minded people --- maybe a drink and a chat about bowling – thats how it is.

Bowling is a unique sport in that it can be played at the level that suits the individual and it can be learned and played by people of all ages. Last year at the green in Shirehampton were Primary School Age children and people well over 80 years old bowling as evidence that bowling on a green is for people of all ages and all abilities.

The City and Port of Bristol Club is still offering free and without obligation sessions for anybody who would like to roll their first wood on a green. People of all ages can come and try --- maybe this really is the game for you. All equipment is supplies and advice given.

Would you would like to try then please call David Hinksman on 07932 387217 to arrange a session. This can be at a time to suit you and --- its completely free and with all equipment supplies.