Epping Bowls Club celebrates in style

Epping Bowls Club celebrated the launch of the 2023 season on Saturday 15th April with special guests Cllr Barbara Scruton, Mayor of Epping, and her husband Roy. Together with members they declared the club’s 112th season open.

After a glass of fizz, the ribbon was cut for the official opening. The Mayor fired bowls across the green and managed to hit the bell target, having never played before. Club President Peter Bates, and Club Captains Ron Perryman and Margaret Hopkinson welcomed members who then enjoyed their first roll up of the season.

Barbara Scruton said: “It’s great to be at your club today especially as you got started in 1911. I do care about Epping. It needs places like this in order to keep it thriving with so much to offer the local community.”

Epping Bowls Club is based in Lower Bury Lane, opposite Epping St John’s School’s back entrance. The Club is keen to recruit new members for this season. Free to attend ‘Come & Try’ sessions at the Club are on Sunday 14th May 10.30-3.30pm and Tuesday 30th May 6.00-7.30pm. Club President Peter Bates said, “We are delighted to welcome the Mayor and her husband to help us promote the joy of playing bowls to a wider audience.”

Bowls is for everyone. Whether retired, semi-retired, younger, or working from home, everyone is welcome to try bowls. It is a fun and friendly activity and good for health and well-being. Just wear flat soled trainer type shoes. Visit: www.eppingbowlsclub.com