Club News
Greenhead Park Bowling Club are urgently seeking men over 60 years to join their Veterans teams for the 2022 season. The club was formed in 1927 but without more members, this season could be the last.
They are offering free membership for the 2022 season, membership normally costing £20. Anyone wanting more details or to follow up on the offer should contact Richard Pearcey on 07813 738 162.
I have placed notices on three Facebook sites and have had 5 men show interest. We held a taster session yesterday and three turned up and all said they wanted to join, but the new season is 6 months away, so time will tell. We know we are likely to loose at least 3 of this years members, one moving on and two who live at Holmfirth have indicated that they want to play nearer home, which is understandable.
Problem at the moment is that two of the interested parties are only 59 which disqualifies them till they reach 60, unless the management committee can help us out
I very much hope Greenhead can find some new bowlers to keep them going. I feel that, if not, then the two greens could end up falling into disrepair. If lost , they’ll not come back.
Perhaps if they could get some publicity for an open day around the start of next season it may bring in some new members , or what about an appeal to bowlers who only get the occasional game but would like to play every week which Greenhead could probably offer.
A couple of years ago we had two members who were occasionally selected but really wanted to play every week. One left to join Lindley Libs and the other to Elland and both a…