Come and try lawn green bowls at Bridlington Alexandra BC
Anyone newly retired, or who has just moved to the area, has been invited to try their hand at lawn green bowls by Bridlington Alexandra Bowling Club.
And one new pensioner has said that the club has given him a new lease of life, and enabled him to get out and about in the summer sun.
Hull-based Stewart Talbot, 68, picks up the story: ‘‘I was walking around Bridlington and was having a stroll along the promenade when I saw the bowls club.
‘‘I didn’t know at the time, but the club is council owned, and so open to the public a couple of times a week, and there was a member on duties near the gate.
‘‘I got talking to him, and I was invited in to give it a try, and the rest is history!’’
Mr Talbot, who also enjoys fishing, said: ‘‘It’s taken over my life during the summer, in the two years that have gone by since I joined.
‘‘Quite a few of the members have helped me develop my game and I can’t wait on a morning to get in my car and get to the club to practice.’’
The retired building site safety inspector, from West Hull, had his most successful year in 2025, reaching the semi-finals of two of the club’s traditional competitions, and getting a run-out in the A team, the top-tier side at the club.
‘‘It can be a very frustrating game,’’ added Mr Talbot, ‘‘but it can also be very rewarding when you have a good day, it’s great exercise and we have such a great location for the club, being just one cross of the road away from the beach and sea – although it can get a bit breezy!’’
He added: ‘‘I’ve also made some good friends at the club and we have a thriving social scene, with roll-ups on Saturday and Monday and often impromptu sessions in the week.’’
Club Captain John Mitchell said: ‘‘Stewart has been a great addition to the club and he is a great example of what hard work and enthusiasm can do.’’
Based on South Marine Drive, new members are always welcome at the club, which offers a chance to play the sport at different levels. Apart from local leagues, the club plays friendlies, has fun social sessions, a number of official club competitions, and casual competitions.
Although coaching isn’t available per se, the club is open to the public every day of the week during the summer, and woods and bowling shoes can be hired as part of the overall £5 fee, and members are always on hand to pass on hints and tips about playing the sport.
For further details about the club, go to bridlingtonalexbowling.weebly.com or contact club secretary Paul McGinley on 07749570802 or email [email protected]