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Shelley-Anne Salisbury and Judy Marcus in competitive mode
(Photos: Judy Marcus and Shelley-Anne Salisbury)
Anyone for… Bowls? equipment and relaxing rules
JUDY MARCUS by allowing the use of adaptive
s part of my role as a Suburb where necessary. Shelley-Anne
News roving reporter I am and I spoke to a member with
A sent out by the editors to ball) to try to hit smaller balls started to relax into it and noticed Parkinson’s disease who couldn’t
discover hidden treasures of the (Jacks) previously rolled by the how my aim really improved. play for the full two hours and this
Suburb. A few weeks ago I was teams to certain predetermined The day’s worries disappeared as was accommodated without any
lucky enough to be invited, along positions on the Green. The Bowls I concentrated on getting the issue. The emphasis is very much
with co-editor, Shelley-Anne are designed to curve making positioning correct. Time on getting people in to play. Michael
Salisbury, to Bishopswood Bowling achievement of the objective a somehow slowed down and we Spiro, in his role as president, has
Club for a complimentary bowls real skill. were in another world and then introduced an open gate policy to
lesson, tea and biscuits included. Long term member and trainer there was the sudden clanging encourage passers-by to pop in
The Club is in a secluded Michael no.2, explained a careful sound of an old-fashioned school and see what’s going on. He wants
corner of Lyttleton Playing Fields, yet slinging movement was bell calling everyone in for half- to appeal to a younger demographic
backing onto Norrice Lea and needed: this movement was time tea. A much needed hot and has invited local schools in to
the synagogue. surprisingly tricky and I needed to drink and chocolate biscuit – try out the game. Michael would
Upon our arrival, we were crouch and really hold my balance bowls is surprisingly demanding. also like to encourage more
greeted enthusiastically by two while throwing – excellent for The tea break was also a lovely female members.
ABOUT
Michaels – Michael Spiro (Michael those core muscles!. When I tried opportunity for everyone to catch I remember walking past the
no.1) and Michael Hart (Michael a hard lob it would send the ball up and have a natter. Club over the years and thinking it
no.2), the Club president and Club out of ‘court’ but a too restrained Tea break over, Shelley-Anne was not aimed at someone like me
captain respectively. The rest of throw resulted in the ball falling and I (we had both demonstrated but I could not have been more
the Bowls players were just setting very short of where I was aiming excellent tea drinking skills) went wrong. Bishopswood Bowling Club
up on the immaculate Green; they (all a bit embarrassing). Michael back onto the Green and watched is an open, welcoming space,
seemed very happy to be there. no.2 remained patient and non- some of the more experienced bringing together people from all
We were definitely the new kids on judgemental. He was just concerned players. We saw one gentleman walks of life to the Suburb, some
the block but were made to feel that we were enjoying the game. use a specially adapted ‘grabber’ local and some from afar. I can
extremely welcome. Watching the other players, I could to prevent overarching his back. see why they make the journey.
The Club was an oasis of calm, see that they were serious about The Michaels explained how they For more information speak
a park within a park. The sun came the game and complied with the have been successful in supporting to Michael Spiro on 8058 2212 or
out and there was a gentle breeze. rules, but they were also there to members with physical challenges email info@bishopswoodbc.co.uk.
We were in for a treat. enjoy themselves, and there was a
The aim of the game is strategic real sense of camaraderie. After
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