Torquay United Indoor Bowls Club
Sport
We need to update our facilities by replacing ancient, inefficient heating and replacing fluorescent lighting with modern LED lighting.
About this cause
We currently have 252 members, and over 3000 other users/visitors during a year with the age of users ranging from 6 to 96+. We improve people’s health and well-being through social interaction and physical activity – we are much more than a Bowling Club! The aim is to have fun, keep active and make friends. Playing bowls keeps people physically, mentally and socially active, many members have told us they are there for the company. The British Heart Foundation quote 'reasons to play bowls: Bowls is a social sport, suitable for all levels of fitness, and it’s a gentle way to get active'. We have members who have been widowed and are lonely, and young people involved in crime who have changed their lives around through playing.
How this cause brings people in the community together
Located amongst the 40% most deprived neighbourhoods in the country, we run this fabulous facility that we wish to promote for the use of everyone in our community, we work with all ages and support those with disabilities to play. Bowls brings together people of all ages, working in teams, helping people reduce loneliness and create friendships, reducing crime through playing sport.