Group Leader - Ken Speakman

Barbara Hirst has kindly volunteered to arrange the refreshments again this year. For those wishing to partake of tea, coffees and a biscuit, she will be collecting £5.00 per person for the season (more may or may not be needed towards the end of the season).

We will once again be bowling at the HASSRA Bowling Green on Anchorsholme Lane, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 5EE. We meet every Monday morning at 09:50 to sort out the teams and then begin to play at 10:00.

We are a friendly bunch who enjoy getting out in the fresh air (when it is not raining) for a bit of exercise and friendly banter and of course a bit of bowling. All standards of players are welcome from the pure beginner to the fully experienced. I do have access to some extra bowls if necessary but having your own is preferential.

One of the first groups to be launched after the creation of Wyre u3a the bowls group has had several 'homes' including, most recently, the HASSRA bowling green during the Bowls 'season'. The group is open to any u3a member whether they have played before or not.

Don't worry if you have never played before - complete beginners or new learners are most welcome and if you fall into this category then one of the more experienced players will spend time with you getting you used to what is, after all a fairly straightforward game (as far as rules go, but quite the opposite when trying to get the woods to go where you want them to.)

You will need your own woods. However, if you are not sure and would like to try out bowls before getting your own - then I have a spare set which you are welcome to borrow. If you do decide to get your own scour the small ads and the free papers - there are usually lots of sets for sale often at very low prices and complete with a carrying case.

For further information on the groups or to start a new group please contact the Groups Coordinator