Time is running out to support a fundraiser for improvements to a popular Lancaster bowling green.
Palatine Bowling Club brought the sport back to the green in Palatine Park at Scotforth around seven years ago and after the green was vandalised, successfully applied for National Lottery funding to improve the facility.
Sport England has pledged £5,611 as long as the club can raise the other half, so earlier this year a Crowdfunder appeal was launched.
The deadline to donate is April 25, and because the campaign is “all or nothing”, the club must hit its target to unlock the 50% match funding already secured.
The club need around another £3,000 to unlock the funding.
The project – called Hands Up Who’s Playing Bowls? - aims to complete the revitalisation of the historic green, which has already seen new railings installed around the perimeter, the club is now seeking support to add benches, planters, bowls for adults and children, and essential upgrades to the playing surface.
Club member Barry Kendall said: “The green is looking absolutely lovely this season, and our first home win has given everyone a lift.
“We’re so close to bringing Palatine back as a thriving community space, but we need local people to get behind us in these final days.
“Palatine is on the up. With the community behind us, we can finish the job and make this green a real jewel for South Lancaster again.”
Club founder Janine Bebbington added: ‘’For generations, Palatine has been woven into the life of South Lancaster. Many locals remember growing up around the green, watching their parents and grandparents play, learning the game themselves, or simply spending long summers on the sidelines with friends.
‘’The Crowdfunder page has already attracted comments from people sharing their stories of family matches, childhood games, and the sense of community that the green has always offered.
‘’The club hopes that by restoring Palatine, those memories can be honoured, and new ones created for today’s families, neighbours, and schoolchildren.
Donate now at https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hands-up-whos-playing-bowls
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