THE Bowls Development Alliance have announced that Wiltshire has been selected as one of eight counties to become a Bowls Hot Spot Area.
The project, which will be led by Wiltshire and Swindon Sport, will see clubs able to enjoy a range of benefits and raise its profile as a sport anyone can take up.
During next year, some of the clubs in Wiltshire will be hosting open days and taking bowls into local communities to encourage people to give the sport a try.
There will also be support for clubs to increase the number of coaches and develop new skills.
Wiltshire and Swindon Sport CEO Steve Boocock said: “We have an active and successful bowls community in Wiltshire and with this additional funding, more people will be given the opportunity to take part.”
The project will run throughout 2016 and any community groups interested in hosting one of the Just Play bowls events can contact dominique@wiltssport.org.
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