Beginning lawn bowls
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Bookings essential. Try lawn bowls, a sport that helps to build leg and core strength, stability and coordination in a friendly social environment.
This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
What You'll Need
Flat soled shoes or bare feet.
Meeting Point
At the clubhouse.
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