CREDITON Bowling Club took part in Bowls England Bowls’ Big Weekend, hosting an open “have-a-go” event on Sunday, May 25.

About 50 people ranging in age from 10 months old to 80 plus attended.

Billie, aged 18 months, enjoyed having a go at bowling, pictured with Emma Peake, centre and her grandmother, Marilyn Carpenter, left. AQ 2687
Billie, aged 18 months, enjoyed having a go at bowling, pictured with Emma Peake, centre and her grandmother, Marilyn Carpenter, left. AQ 2687 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Matilda (8) and Arthur (11), had fun at the taster event at Crediton Bowling Club. AQ 2694
Matilda (8) and Arthur (11), had fun at the taster event at Crediton Bowling Club. AQ 2694 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Fixture Secretary Sue Hendy explained: “It has been a a great communal social thing to do.

“Lots of people came to enjoy a taster session to get a feel for playing bowls and nearly 30 of the 90 club members came along to help them out by giving free advice and coaching.

Some of the Crediton Bowling Club members who helped out during the family ‘have-a-go’ day. AQ 2699
Some of the Crediton Bowling Club members who helped out during the family ‘have-a-go’ day. AQ 2699 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

A learner doing really well at the taster event held at Crediton Bowling Club. AQ 2691
A learner doing really well at the taster event held at Crediton Bowling Club. AQ 2691 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

“More than 800 clubs nationally have taken part in the initiative this weekend.

“We hope that some will become members and for new members we offer the first year of membership at half price.

Learning how to bowl at Crediton Bowling Club open day.
Learning how to bowl at Crediton Bowling Club open day. (Mike Canning)

Having fun at the bowls taster session at Crediton Bowling Club.
Having fun at the bowls taster session at Crediton Bowling Club. (Mike Canning)

“Children’s bowls with smaller bowls was also greatly enjoyed.”