GILWERN Bowls Club are urgently in need of new players to keep bowls alive in the village, and are inviting anyone looking for an enjoyable friendly outdoor pastime to come and try their hand at the sport.

By doing so you will be helping to keep this sporting activity available in the Gilwern area, for present and future residents to enjoy.

The club start their season this Saturday and will provide newcomers with free coaching given by accredited coaches from the Welsh Bowls Coaching Association.

Newcomers will also receive reduced membership fees in their first year.

If you would like to give bowls a try, contact club secretary Jean Rosser on 01873 811311 for more information. Or pop along to a practice session held every Monday at 2pm and 5.30pm at the bowling green next to the Community Education Centre, Lower Common, Gilwern.