The friendly Angel Indoor Bowls Club members were at Tonbridge Farmers Market last weekend giving locals a chance to roll a ball, and get a feel of what it might be like to play the game for real. Their club is the long green building just behind Sainsbury's Car Park on Avenue du Puy, and being an indoor venue, rain never stops play.
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| Club members at Tonbridge Farmers Market |
Now you may think that the club is really for the slightly older members of our town, but you will be pleasantly surprised to find out that it's a club that attracts all ages. They even have a successful Junior Section. Once inside the building it opens up like Dr Who's Tardis to reveal a large indoor lawn (not real of course but green carpet), a fully stocked bar with seating area and even a restaurant too. The club also has a very strong social calendar with regular quiz, cabaret and comedy nights plus a variety of talks. This place really is rather a well kept secret.
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| Angel Indoor Bowls Club |
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| Restaurant and Cafe |
The club will be opening their doors tomorrow (Saturday 15 March) from 2 until 5pm when anyone who is interested can have a go, or simply take a look around the club. Members will be at hand to show you how to roll the ball, and tell you all about the social side of the club. I was told to bring some socks as in general bowling shoes need to be worn, and heels are definitely not allowed on the rink.
I'm sure nobody could be worse than me at having a go, as when I had a try at Tonbridge Farmers Market the ball curved really well (that's what I think it's supposed to do), but mine unfortunately curved in the wrong direction and into the bushes.
If you can't make the open afternoon tomorrow, regular open evenings are also held every first and third Wednesday of the month, between 7 and 9pm, and there's always a friendly face to show you the ropes.
Give them a call on 01732 771200 or 01732 771262 for more information.
