Torquay Bowls Club to host open day

TORQUAY Bowls Club will hold a Community Open Day on March 2.

The free event is a chance for people who have not seen or experienced what the club offers to come along and enjoy a day of activities.

These will include live music, a barbecue lunch, face painting and wildlife zoo for children, try bowls for everyone, plus a few more surprises.

“Everyone is welcome and it won’t cost anything to come and participate,” Torquay Bowls Club chair Peter Anderson said.

“Even if you simply come and enjoy the view from our deck, it is worth the visit.

 

“This is a great opportunity for a free family day out in these times where cost of living challenges us all.”

He said Torquay Bowls Club was a not-for-profit organisation that understood what an important role it played in the community and how much support it, in return, relied upon and received from the community.

“So this event is a chance to give something back, say thank you and show what the club has to offer to those who don’t already know.”

The club has over 50 small and medium sized local businesses who support it financially, and more than 700 members.

“Many of our members are, or become, active bowlers, some just choose to come to the club and enjoy the social atmosphere and connections, some come for a meal and some are happy to just have a casual bowl on our greens when they feel like it,” Mr Anderson said.

 

He said many people might not appreciate they did not have to be a member of the bowls club to visit or use its facilities.

“The club is open to the general public for a meal, drink or as many choose to do have a drink and a barefoot bowl.

“Since the COVID break, the club has been discovered as a great place to be on a Friday night and weekends and we welcome and value that support from the local community.

“The club is also a great venue for events including weddings, birthday parties and other celebrations.”

Torquay Bowls Club is also available for use by community groups in Torquay at no cost, and hosts the Torquay RSL as a sub tenant.

 

“We are keen to support local community activities and further promote the community hub concept that we have already partly become,” Mr Anderson said.

“We have occupied our current site on the Esplanade since 1924 so we are truly a Torquay local.

“The club is now the busiest it has ever been with membership and visitor numbers reaching unprecedented levels.

The bar and bistro will also be open on the day but charges will apply for any drinks from the bar and meals from the bistro.

Torquay Bowls Club thanked one of its newest sponsors, Summerset Group Holdings Limited, for its support this year for the open day event.