Local bowls club hosting fundraising drive for baby bereavement charity

The gala takes place at the same time as Bowls’ Big Weekend, on 25 May, an annual national event that aims to introduce more people to the sport of bowls, with clubs nationwide opening their doors for the bank holiday weekend, including Ibstock.

The weekend’s official charity partner is Cancer Research UK, with clubs across the country raising funds for the charity. Ibstock’s gala is an independent event that hopes to build on the Bowls’ Big Weekend experience.

Hosted at the club across the May bank holiday weekend, the fundraising event has been organised alongside Sands Utd FC – Ashby, one of 30 teams that were designed to offer a save environment for bereaved fathers to interact and engage with others.

The club will be offering free bowls sessions for all, part of the national campaign organised by Bowls England, which offer a great day out for families or people just wanting to try something new. The sport is a great way to stay active and socialise, and the day will conclude with the gala.

A donation page has been set up for those who can’t attend, with a number of raffle prizes from local businesses and individual supporters up for grabs for those who do get along for the gala.

To find out more about the Bowls’ Big Weekend and sign up, visit: www.bowlsbigweekend.com/

To donate to Ibstock’s fundraising event, visit: sands.enthuse.com/pf/ibstock-charity-gala