Burnham-On-Sea Bowling Club welcomed the town’s Mayor to formally launch the new outdoor bowling season on Saturday (April 11th).
Mayor Mike Facey rolled the first shot across the green on the opening day of the season alongside Town Crier Alastair Murray, as pictured here.
He said it was a “great honour” to roll the opening throw of the season and praised the club for its work and wished the club well in its matches and competitions this season.
The club’s Jim Bass said: “It was fantastic to have the Mayor along – he really enjoyed the visit and it was a pleasure to talk about the club and its activities.”
“They also took part in a game known as the ‘spider’ where the players have one foot in the ditch besides the green and one on the green, with a single jack in the middle.”
“On the sound of the bell all bowlers bowl their wood at the same time and the closest to the jack, Pat Cross, won a prize. It’s a great way to start the season.”
The club in St Andrew’s Road will be holding its open day on Sunday May 24th from 10am-4pm when all will be welcome to come and try out the sport.
The long-running club, which has over 100 members, was launched in 1906.
