Tickled Squirrel December 2014 | Page 27

Bonalba Bowls Club Bonalba Bowls Club is now six years old. During this time the club has come a long way and achieved winners in the Spanish Champion of Champions in men’s singles and mixed triples, as well as finalists in the Ladies pairs in the Spanish Nationals. Our current membership is 70, although not all of these are permanently based in the Costa Blanca. We have eight rinks, which during October this year were renovated, the carpets lifted, the concrete base levelled, and then the carpets re-laid. We have now resumed play on much improved surfaces. The club first began with just one portacabin and the rinks but the now improved facilities include a club house with kitchen, an enclosed outside area with seating, a lodge for the storage of equipment. The paving and artificial grass was laid by our own members. Meals for 40+ people are regularly provided for players in our league games. October saw the start of our Winter and Northern League games where bowlers compete against other clubs across the Costa Blanca. However, some of our bowlers prefer social bowling on the home green where we also hold internal club competitions. The Bonalba Bowls Club also enjoy social activities which include barbecues, pub games nights, quizzes, horse racing etc. New bowlers of all abilities are welcomed at the club and three free sessions with tuition from our more experienced bowlers are offered to beginners. Practice sessions are Tuesday at 13.30hrs, and Friday & Sunday 10.00hrs. If you wish to try something new, want to meet new friends and enjoy some gentle exercise in the fresh air then come along to one of our practice sessions, wear casual clothing and flat soled shoes (no heels). If needed we can lend you some bowls. We look forward to seeing you at our club soon. Find us at