By Paul Rogers of the Hereford Times.
BROMYARD Bowls Club have officially opened their new
artificial bowling surface.
The ceremony was carried out by Clive Richards, under whom
the Bromyard Sport Foundation operates.
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| Performing the ceremonial duties are, from left: David Brown, Clive Richards and Richard White, with Eileen Powell and Margaret Brown holding the ribbon. Photo: Bromyard's own DENIS TEAL |
The provides the running of Bromyard Rugby Club and Bromyard
Archery Club, as well as the Bowls Club.
Mr Richards spoke before cutting the ribbon and bowled the
first wood.
A short speech was also made by Richard White of Dales
Sports Surfaces and representatives of other bowls clubs in the area played a
few ends to get a feel for the new surface.
The opening was the final day of two years of hard work by
club members, which enabled them to obtain a grant of nearly £50,000 from Sport
England.
The money went towards the removal of the old carpet, which
is more than 15 years old, the levelling of the sub surface and the laying of
the new carpet.
The work was carried out by Dales Sports Surfaces, to whom
the club is grateful for the way in which they operated.
A raffle was also held at the grand opening, raising £130
for the Mayor of Bromyard's charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
It is hoped the new playing surface will attract new members
to the club.
The club days are normally held on Tuesday and Friday afternoons
or evenings.