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Bowls comes to Peterston-Super-Ely

By Gareth Joy | Updated Monday 3rd October 2022 5:21pm |  Follow us @broradio

Weekly bowls sessions are being offered in Peterston-Super-Ely.

With funding from Sports Wales, Vale Council's healthy living team allocated Golden Fund money for the project which aims to combat loneliness and promote independence and physical activity for over 60s.

The sessions have been developed since Golden Activator volunteer, John Barnes recognised an opportunity for a recurring social sport for residents in the village. He has since worked closely with the healthy living team and led the first of the sessions last Friday at Peterston's village hall.

The sessions take place every Friday from 9:30am – 12:30pm and is available to all Vale residents over the age of 60.

Councillor Gwyn John, cabinet member for leisure, sport and wellbeing, said: ''I was delighted to hear that today's first bowls session was a success!''

''The scheme will provide a fantastic opportunity for residents to socialise whilst partaking in a sport. It's very important that we address issues surrounding health and loneliness that we know to be prevalent in the 60+ age group, and I'm sure that these sessions will make a real difference in the community.''

''Well done to everyone involved!''

The Golden Fund is a competitive grant fund available to organisations willing to offer new activities for the over 60s. The scheme focuses on improving physical activity and sport opportunities for communities of highest need across the Vale of Glamorgan.

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