IT was a lovely sunny day for the opening of the green at North Tawton Bowling Club, the first wood laid by President Gordon Denham.

After the official opening members held a spider, which was won by Paul Reed.

Chairman John Kinsey explained that the season was going to be a busy one with play taking place a few evenings each week.

From left at North Tawton Bowling Club, secretary Anita Lamey, Ladies Captain Jan Summers, President Gordon Denham, Chair John Kinsey, Treasurer Robert Arscott, Greenskeeper Dave Cooper and Captain John Beer. AQ 0502
From left at North Tawton Bowling Club, secretary Anita Lamey, Ladies Captain Jan Summers, President Gordon Denham, Chair John Kinsey, Treasurer Robert Arscott, Greenskeeper Dave Cooper and Captain John Beer. AQ 0502 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

He said that up to 10 league games take place each week with men’s, ladies, shield, league and over 60’s competitions.

He explained that anyone wishing to try bowling for the first time or returning to bowling would be welcomed to attend on a Monday evening from 6pm.

In addition, he added that an Open Day would be held at the Club between 11am and 3pm on Sunday, May 12 for anyone to attend to “come and try bowling”, adding that snacks would be available and the bar would be open.

The first wood of the season was bowled by the President at North Tawton Bowling Club, Gordon Denham. AQ 0516
The first wood of the season was bowled by the President at North Tawton Bowling Club, Gordon Denham. AQ 0516 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

He thanked the greenskeeper Dave Cooper and volunteers who had put in many hours of work to maintain the green and to take it to a high standard.

New Club Captain for the year is John Beer with Jan Summers as Ladies Captain.

Anita Lamey is Secretary with Robert Arscott as Treasurer.

North Tawton bowlers listening to speeches at the opening of the season. AQ 0514
North Tawton bowlers listening to speeches at the opening of the season. AQ 0514 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The Club, established as a flat green bowling club in 1955, is located in North Street, North Tawton.

Anyone not able to attend the Open Day can arrange a Monday evening introductory session by contacting John on 07707 807136 or email: [email protected] .

Alan Quick