Although the outdoor bowling season still has a few more weeks to go, Purnell Bowls Club are already looking forward to the indoor season in September, and plans are well in advance for a start on Monday, 24th.
The beauty of indoor bowls is that it is a very healthy and social activity, particularly during the dreary winter months. Whilst indoor bowls can be played by almost anyone (we have wheelchair assistance if required), it is an ideal activity if you have recently retired from an active sporting life, or just retired, have no sports activity in the winter, or looking for a pastime that both husbands and wives can enjoy together.
Many of our existing members have not taken part in any previous sports activity, yet have found bowls an enjoyable pastime. Although bowls is seen as an activity for retired persons, our club has a lively youth section, meeting on Saturday mornings, and indeed, several youngsters have gone on to represent Somerset.
We are open all year, but the main season is from September to April, seven days a week from 9.15 a.m. to 10.15 p.m., with various leagues for singles, triples and fours for Ladies, Men and Mixed.
The bowls hall was opened in September 2006 by bowling legend, David Bryant, and former World Indoor Champion, Andy Thompson, and now provides members with one of the finest indoor two-rink facilities in the county. Members enjoy a friendly-yet-competitive atmosphere, taking part in the various leagues for Ladies, Men or Mixed formats, as well as taking part in county and national competitions. The club hosts the Bath Parkinsons’ Bowls Club and The Bath Visually Handicapped Club.
With the new winter season approaching, we are in a position to welcome new members and offer free membership for the first year for anyone not having played indoor bowls before. Contact John Hansford on: 01761 415957, Don Dart on: 01761 471019 or visit: purnellbowls.co.uk All you need is a pair of flat, sports-type shoes – everything else is provided.
You are never too old or too young – in fact, our membership ranges from eight to over ninety, so if you are looking for something different, where you can enjoy the game of bowls and make new friends in a very friendly atmosphere, come and give it a go.
John Hansford