Bowls’ Big Weekend is returning for its fifth year and is set to be the biggest yet with a record-breaking 800+ clubs signed up to take part, including 28 clubs in Devon.
Taking place from May 23 – 26, the annual national event is designed to introduce more people to the sport of bowls, with clubs nationwide opening their doors for the bank holiday weekend, offering free taster...
100 Year old Burrington resident Gordon Short and his family have been regular supporters of Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) over the years and have been personally affected by the life-saving service. Family members have organised numerous charity golf days, donated diamond wedding anniversary gifts and most recently gave £1000 in celebration of Gordon’s 100th birthday, now this amazing...
Friends have rallied around after blind lawn bowls player Steve Cook had given up hope of competing in next year’s Visually Impaired World Bowls Championships in South Africa when he was selected to represent England but was told he’d have to pay all his costs – and that of his guide.
Devonport-born Steve, who now lives in Saltash, has been national champion three times in the past six...
