Fort Matilda Bowling Club holds opening day celebrations

The club kicked the season off on Saturday with members, sponsors and guests attending the venue on Newark Street.

Around 50 people joined in with the celebrations, with 30 of them playing on the day.

Five triples competed, and the opening bowl was delivered by Catriona Glen on behalf of president John Brady.

The season got underway on April 8 (Image: Alex Craig)

Speeches followed the Wappenschaw afternoon tea later in the day.

The club is open to new members, with secretary Norrie Mungin telling the Telegraph that its numbers have been increasing lately.

He said: “Just come in and try bowling. We are in no hurry to pin you down. The bowlers there will get you organised and take you through everything.

“It’s a friendly invitation rather than a ‘join now’.

“There’s been quite a number of ladies who have come in recently. A couple come in and then their friends come in too.”

Around 50 people attended the opening day event (Image: Alex Craig)

The club also welcomed some new faces during its close-season in its recently revamped clubhouse.

As part of its efforts to engage members of the community, other groups from the area were welcomed to use the venue between October and March.

Anyone interested in trying out bowls at Fort Matilda is asked to call 07907076142, or pop in to the club for an introductory chat.