Summer Sports - Bowls


It may seem like early days, but a green can take two to three years to come back to its best after major renovations, so we need plenty of time to put any new


programmes in place


Greens were gradually added over a period of 82 years, and had a chequered history, before a partnership approach was developed to improve the turf quality


weeks, a sizable undertaking in addition to the four weeks required for the Nationals. At every stage in the next four years standards will be scrutinised. At the moment, during a major tournament, STRI monitors the greens every two to three days and Bowls England inspect every day.


Mike started at the club in 2009 and comments that the council laid down the challenge to its contractor (then Glendale) and himself to raise standards. “Warwick District Council has made a significant investment in this venue, and have seen the results that can be achieved. It’s a


big undertaking, especially as many local authorities are reducing their support for sporting venues.”


“Bowls England also plays an important part in encouraging participation in bowls with family days and junior leagues, and the publicity from the Commonwealth Games can only be of benefit to bring new participants, particularly young people into the sport.” It’s hard to overstate the importance of bowls and parabowls to Royal Leamington Spa ‐ the pretty Victorian spa town is a well‐ known tourist attraction, with parks and gardens playing a major role. Bowls and


parabowls at Victoria Park is the ‘jewel in the crown’. Each August, hotels and B&Bs in the town are booked solid for ‘the Nationals’ as it throngs with spectators. The National Championships are estimated to bring in circa £2 million to the town each year, whilst the Women’s World Championships held in 1996 and 2004 brought in significant tourist trade. The arrival of the Commonwealth Games in this unassuming Warwickshire town in2022 is likely to have a much greater impact. Whatever it takes, Mike Finch, idverde and Warwick District Council will be ready.


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Verticutting Groomer/ Dethatcher 20” & 25”


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£2,100 - £2,400 +VAT


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2-year parts and labour warranty. All spares available next day.


Dual drive Greensmower 25” 12-blade £2,550 +VAT


Dual drive Teesmower 25” 9-blade £2,550 +VAT


Scarifier-Verticutter Groomer £1,750 +VAT


Multi-reel


Greensmower 6 or 9-blade 20” & 25”


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