THE weather was glorious when over 60 people turned up at Clevedon Promenade Bowling Club to try their hand at lawn bowls.

THE weather was glorious when over 60 people turned up at Clevedon Promenade Bowling Club to try their hand at lawn bowls.

This event was held to encourage those who had never played bowls before to experience what is sometimes perceived as an old person's game.

Participants, right across the age spectrum, had a fun day in the sunshine. Basic tuition in the morning was followed by a lunchtime barbeque that provided sustenance before the afternoon match, which allowed the skills learned in the morning to be put into practise. Much laughter was mixed with concentration and the odd competitive streak came to the surface.

Overheard was the comment "This is ideal for me, I could never aim in a straight line and in this game I don't have to."

The general consensus was that it had been a successful day, thoroughly enjoyed by those who took part, and that bowls is definitely a game for all ages. The winning team, The Scrummy Grechos, were presented with certificates to mark their success and bottles of wine to toast it. Members of the club were thanked for their hospitality, hot dogs and excellent cakes.

Although free coaching is available on most Saturday mornings at the Promenade club for anyone interested in joining, it was agreed that a similar event will be held in the future to allow a large number of people to come together and have a go at an informal and fun event.

Clevedon Prom 73, Clarence 63 (Four Dimensions): E Nash-Clark, H Williams, D Knowles, C Crees 24-12; R Cranshaw, D Demery, F Perry 19-14; J Powell, A Pine 25-16; E Furze 5-21.

Clevedon Prom Vikings 104 (6 points), St Andrew's Trojans 105 (14) (Weston Over-60s Triples League): G Ward, D Hampton, B Baldwin 24-13; A Elsy, T Derrick, T Deakin 6-23; K Faithfull, C Bethune, A Young 11-28; T Foster, B Quantrill, G Robinson 14-19; E Nash-Clark, R Jenkins, E Furze 22-12; K White, T Trace, D Demery 27-10.

Clevedon Prom 103 (9), Yatton 50 (0) (Deverilll Black League): A Symes, A Young, G Robinson, D Demery 17-10; J Powell, M Rowsell, M Chivers, E Furze 18-9; A Elsy, R Wood, H Williams, C Pearce 27-15; E Cranshaw, T Deakin, J Bartlett, A Pine 20-8; E Nash-Clark, N Brooks, D Knowlels, C Crees 21-8.

Clevedon Prom Saxons 97 (3), Mark Moor 110 (17) (Weston Over-60s Triples League): J Warr. D Loveridge, K Chandler 15-24; M Cordwell, M Thorne, B Rogers 12-14; P Packer, A Coombes, K Low 20-18; C Powney, C Bethune, P Rowley 16-19; G Sheppard, S Harvey, J Parish 19-19; N Arney, G Giles, R Cranshaw, 15-16.

Clevedon Prom 111, Victoria 66 (mixed friendly): P Packer, D Cranshaw, C Tovey, A Young 18-19; Be Quantrill, J Alvis, B Baldwin, R Cranshaw 22-9; A Johnstone, m Ward, T Foster, D Tovey 23-9; B Young, K Low, Br Quantrill, R Wood 21-15; M Wood, A Banks, G Sheppard, P Bissett 27-14.

Clevedon Prom 61, Winscombe 76 (friendly): E Nash-Clark, G Ward, P Rowley 16-11; M Cordwell, K Chandler, J Powell 15-10; N Arney, D Loveridge, R Jenkins 6-26; D Warry, G Giles, N Brooks 10-16; D Higley, C Bethune, D Hampton 14-13.

CLEVEDON 82, West Backwell 80 (Deverill Black League): F Leonard, R Palmer, R Sweet, G Jay 16-19; D Harding, PA Branfield, J Johnstone, N Neath 13-18; G Drewitt, B Squire, A Morgan, M Short 21-14; E Kitchen, K Parkins, C Folland, PJ Branfield 22-15; R Williams, G Woods, D Bessant, R Pitts 10-14..

Clevedon 6, Severn Vale 86 (friendly): A Scott, AN Other, K Parkins, M Say 11-18; G Drewitt, M Archer, P Hussey, G Woods 4-23; J Drewitt, S Savage, B Wrightson, C Seward 14-9; M Hussey, G Day, D Pratten, A Morgan 11-12; J Morgan, E Dawson, R Palmer, R Day 11-13; D Taylor, J Brown, J Freeman, J Weeks 12-11.

Clevedon 112, Dunstable Tourists 107: D Taylor, G Day, B Wrightson, C Folland 22-16; J Morgan, K Parkins, A Birtle, A Morgan 12-33; P Hussey, M Say, J Freeman, V Perry 25-12; K Summerell, E Dawson, J Fowler, P Cast 18-20; J Drewitt, M Hussey, G Drewitt, R Day 21-10; A Ford, M Archer, R Palmer, P Stevens 14-16.