GRANT AWARDED - Kirkby Lonsdale Bowling Club

The 3R Foundation recently awarded £250 to Kirkby Lonsdale Bowling Club towards the cost of purchasing a defibrillator (AED) for their clubhouse. The club has six summer teams in various leagues: three teams in the Kendal league;
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two teams in the South Westmorland Seniors League (over-60s); and one team in the South Lakeland Rural League (beginners). In the autumn they turn on the lights and play in the Lune Valley Floodlight League. These league matches are supplemented by various weekend friendlies against local clubs and club competitions.

They always welcome potential new members, from experienced players to absolute beginners and have a Drop in on Club Night – Wednesdays from April to August. Full equipment is provided as well as tuition to get started and they are keen to state that Crown green bowling is not just a game for the elderly. It is a sport that people can play throughout their whole lives and find a new challenge each time they step onto the green.

The British Heart Foundation recommends that a defibrillator should be available within 4 minutes and they estimated that it would take more than 10 minutes to access and retrieve the previously nearest one from Kirkby Lonsdale. ​

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