Shepp Speaks | What makes lawn bowls enjoyable for you?

By Felix Harding

Oct 29, 2024

The News went and spoke to some of the region’s best lawn bowls players on a sunny morning this week.

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Here’s what they had to say about the sport.

Val Gibbs

I’ve been playing for about 10 years.

My husband loved lawn bowls, so I joined in with him and I found I thoroughly enjoyed playing it too.

Geoff Coad

I’ve been playing for 3 years.

My mates introduced me to it, and I found I really enjoy the competition of it.

Howard Tonkin

I’ve been playing for 20 years.

My next-door neighbour asked me to play with him, I have been playing ever since.

Alan Davis

I’ve been playing for 10 years.

I love the good company and my surroundings.

Ian George

I have been playing for 50 to 60 years.

I used to play it on carpet with my parents, and then I played at Kyabram for 20 years.

Felix Harding is a Greater Shepparton Secondary College student currently completing work experience with The News.

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