Community initiative boost to bowls club

Published: 15:42, 19 June 2024

MEMBERSHIP of Avon Bowls Club is thriving and the link to its community bowls initiative is unmistakable when large numbers of members and visitors meet each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon throughout the summer for a recreational game of bowls.

For those wishing to experience the game for the first time, community bowls is the route. It’s informal and, for a small fee, equipment, tea and biscuits are all provided together with the coaching led by Maggie Hosking and supported by Derek Ridley and Colin Jarvis.

Avon Bowling Club members were pictured with potential new recruits, including Terry Pickering, right, to the sport on Tuesday at one of the club’s bi-weekly taster sessions run by Maggie Hosking, pictured right, along with colleagues Derek Ridley and Colin Jarvis. Photo: Mark Williamson

On the league from, Avon men had a great week in the Pickering League with wins against Wellesbourne and Stratford 2.

Avon 2 had home advantage against Stratford, winning 61-39 under the captaincy of chairman Peter Jones. Avon 1 were in commanding form at Wellesbourne winning on all three rinks. Adrian Boldy’s triple with Brian Wilson and Peter Coote led the way 23-8. Dave Waite, Chris Stoner and Mark Nevill won 25-15 and Peter Bentham, John Hathaway and Martin Hollands completed the success 23-12.

Other Sport Stratford-upon-Avon Sport David Lawrence