Almost half the crown green bowling facilities in Leeds could close under money-saving plans being considered by the city ...

Almost half the crown green bowling facilities in Leeds could close under money-saving plans being considered by the city council. People are being asked to have their say on the proposal as part ...

And Neil Jameson, secretary of Grove Hill Park Crown Green Bowling Club in Otley, said "For many older people, it’s a way of life. They wait for summer to come around, when they can play bowls.

“It was an old penny to hire the bowls, and I loved the way people were so friendly and welcoming. “I was hooked from my first game and that was nearly 40 years ago.

Bowls is for all ages and is bringing generations together, says 17-year-old enthusiast Jake Tinmurth of Grimsby.

"A lot of work has been done to get crown green bowls back on television, ... which has a thriving under-18s team, while for older people its never too late to start.

A crown green bowling champion who was thrown out of a well-heeled village social club for 'sexual impropriety' has received a fourth restraining order in a month after puncturing club members' tyres.

Bowls players will see season ticket fees double after councillors voted to press ahead with a shake-up of crown green provision. All Sections News you can trust since 1754 ...

Almost half the crown green bowling facilities in Leeds could close under money-saving plans being considered by the city council. People are being asked to have their say on the proposal as part ...

And Neil Jameson, secretary of Grove Hill Park Crown Green Bowling Club in Otley, said "For many older people, it’s a way of life. They wait for summer to come around, when they can play bowls.