Visually impaired bowlers open day

People with visual impairments are invited to the Visually Impaired Bowlers Open Day on Wednesday 13 May, from 2 to 4pm. The friendly and fully accessible event will take place at White Rock Gardens (Green 3), Cambridge Road, Hastings, TN34 1EU, and is specially designed to welcome anyone with a visual impairment who would like to try a new sport in a relaxed, supportive setting. 

No previous experience is needed. The welcoming bowls team will be on hand throughout the afternoon to offer guidance, answer questions, and support you to take part at your own pace. All equipment will be provided.

Cath Donovan, Active Hastings Physical Activity and Health Strategic Lead, said: “This open day is all about helping people feel comfortable and confident trying something new. You don’t need any experience at all, just come along, enjoy yourself, and see what bowls is all about. Whether you are completely new to bowls, feeling a little curious, or simply fancy popping along for a chat and a cup of tea, you will be made to feel very welcome.”

Chris Price, Vice Captain of Hastings VI Bowls Club, said: “Bowls is a fantastic sport for people with visual impairments because it’s inclusive, adaptable, and open to everyone, whatever their experience or ability. Our open day is a great opportunity to give it a try in a relaxed and supportive environment. We’ll be there every step of the way to guide you, so all you need to bring is yourself and a willingness to have a go.”

Elsie Wilcox, Captain of Hastings VI Bowls Club, added: “One of the best things about bowls is how fun and social it is. It’s a wonderful way to meet new people, build confidence, and feel part of a friendly community. Whether you come along on your own or with a friend, you’ll be made to feel very welcome from the moment you arrive.”

Booking is recommended, to reserve your place, or call the Active Hastings Team on 01424 451051. 

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Notes to editor: 
Active Hastings works closely with local providers of physical activity to give you easy, fun ways to get your everyday dose of physical activity. It only takes 30 minutes a day for adults and 60 a day for children to get fitter, healthier and happier. You can even break it down into 10-minute slots!

Active Hastings coordinates the local Community Physical Activity Network, which brings together schools, sport clubs, National Governing Bodies of Sport, health organisations, the voluntary sector and the private sector to work together, unblock barriers to participation and improve the local sport and physical activity delivery system.

Active Hastings is hosted by Hastings Borough Council, in partnership with East Sussex County Council, and brings together a wide range of local and national partners to ensure that everyone in Hastings can get active.

Find out more or follow them on Facebook ‘Active Hastings.’