So how did I come to be playing bowls, I have played many sports throughout my years from Rugby, Boxing and Triathlons to Archery. Each of these has led to some reason I couldn't do them anymore, injury, age etc. I had recently had to give up Archery after a number of years due to a shoulder injury that would not go away and I needed an outlet and something to do.

It just so happens there was an advert in the local paper for Turpin's Open Day, in September 2019 so with a little apprehension I went along not knowing what to expect, I was met by Bill who took me round to the rack of Woods (not balls) that new players can borrow along with shoes. I was given a bright yellow set of woods to play with and off we went.

Bill rolled up the jack to what seem miles away, and I let my first wood go.....I was hooked, I saw it roll up to the jack and straight past into the ditch but we kept going and with each wood I got closer, before that session had finished I was certain I wanted to carry on playing.

Since then I have played in Club friendlies, Club league matches and the Club Championships. Bowls is a great sport, both for young and old. The club has a great bar and social side where people can relax, restaurant where you can get a bite to eat.

Come and have a go, the club is friendly welcoming and especially in the Winter somewhere you can go that is warm and dry and still get some gentle exercise.

Adrian