Roll up as bowls brings generations together

COMMUNITY members of the greater Inverleigh area are invited to try lawn bowls next month.

Inverleigh Bowls Club is hosting a casual social intergenerational lawn bowls afternoon on Friday, 14 April from 12pm to 2pm.

Club secretary Jenny Peel said the sport is perfect for people from all walks of life, from the young to the young at heart.

“It’s also not an overly physical sport, so you don’t have to be a gun sportsperson to be good at bowls,” she said.

“It’s good for young people to mix with the older generation. My own son started playing bowls when he was 14 or 15, and still plays now.

“He was able to step away from the phone and computer and have conversations with adults.

“Older people really enjoy having the younger ones around because they help keep them young, and can share their stories, ideas, and values with them.”

Ms Peel said Inverleigh Bowls Club is a small, but welcoming and supportive community of about 40 members, including some new young players.

They have a Mid-Week Pennant team in the Geelong Bowls Region, two Saturday Pennant teams, and run barefoot sessions once a month.

“If any of our members have any difficulties or health issues, we are always there to support them,” she said.

“We also run a school program, which starts this week, with the Inverleigh Primary School.”

The come-and-try day is free to attend, and there will be a barbecue and two drinks provided to attendees.

Some transport support will be available and contact the Golden Plains Shire’s active ageing and inclusion staff on 5220 7151 for more info on that.