Bowls club in running for top award

A BOWLS club is in the running for a prestigious national award. Begbrook Green Bowling Club, which draws many of its members from the Frome Valley area, has been shortlisted for Bowls England's annual Club of the Year award, and is up against three other clubs from the 2,700 affiliated to the sport's governing body across the country.

Representatives of the club, which is based just off Frenchay Park Road in Stapleton, will find out if they have won the overall title at an awards ceremony in Leicester on February 25.

Ken Maynard, from the volunteer-run club, said it had had an "outstanding" year, attracting many new members, providing coaching and introducing newcomers to the sport through fun and open day events including the Bowls Big Weekend and Bowls Bash initiatives.

Ken said: "All this by voluntary members, who have worked particularly hard for the past year.

"Bowls is truly a sport for all – whether you are young or young at heart. There is no age barrier.

"It is a very social activity, which only takes a minute to learn but a lifetime to master.

"The club welcomes those that have never tried the game as well as more experienced bowlers."

The new season commences in April and the club is inviting anyone who would like to find out more or is interested in some free coaching to get in touch.

For more details visit the club's Facebook page, call Jane Warburton on 07712 315981 or email jewarburton12@gmail.com.