8on dry landbowlshow about...Have a go at bowls, the comeback sport
of the 8220noughties8221! Thanks to classic
comedy films like Mel Smith8217s Blackball
(which was also filmed on location in
Torquay), the sport has sparked an
interest across the generations with
young and old alike taking to the
greens! The English Riviera offers first
class flat green and short mat bowls
from beginner to professional level all
year round at a number of indoor and
outdoor venues. Bowling holidays are
also available at some hotels with their
own dedicated facilities.Who Can Do It?Whether you8217re eight or eighty, bowls can
be a fun-64257 lled couple of hours with family
and friends.Required KitFlat, comfortable shoes, sun hat, whites/greys
(check with club) and your lucky set of bowls
(some venues will offer sets for hire but it is
best to check this out before you arrive). Sport RatingTHRILL2/5DANGER1/5FITNESS1/5Furzeham, Brixham
8211 Spectacular vistas
over Brixham Harbour.
Abbey Park, Torquay
8211 Set within
beautiful palm-fringed gardens with views
out to sea.
Kings, Torquay
8211 Superbly situated on
Torquay Seafront.3 Most Picturesque GreensDo it now...Turn to bowls listings on page 22don8217t mis
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