THE bowling season is underway in Builth Wells and it’s a momentous season for the club as it celebrates its 100th year.
An open day was held on Sunday, April 16, with the celebrations kicking off with a series of opening day games, as well as a raffle and afternoon tea.
“Sunday was a great start to our 100th year,” said Builth Wells Bowling Club member David Sutherland.
“Around 50 people attended with all 6 rinks playing triples for 2 hours, along with a raffle and afternoon tea.
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“Thanks to Powys County Council for providing the materials. You can find a photograph of the gates at the entrance to the Groe from 1910 in the book ‘Photographs of Old Builth Wells’ from Builth Wells Heritage Society.”
A huge amount of work has been completed over the winter months to improve the club’s facilities as it gets ready for its landmark 100th anniversary.
The town gates, which were originally on the Groe and which now sit at the end of North Road on the approach to the bowling club, have been painted by club members, a new club store has been built, everything has been redecorated, with new planters from local firm Preserved Timber Products installed.
Rob Wall is the club captain and Ken Francis the chairman this year. The club welcomes old and new members as well as non-members and anyone who is interested in trying out bowls, and club chiefs are encouraging anyone keen on bowling who is not a member or anyone who wants to try something new for a hobby to come and give it a go.
The first big event in the club's calendar is this Sunday, April 30, when Builth host the Barbarians.
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