Despite the misty rain, an enthusiastic group of 40 friends and families kicked off the first Friday night of the Barefoot Bowls season at Upwey-Tecoma Bowls Club on November 7.
The night was a fundraiser for the Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation, organised by five local women in partnership with the Upwey-Tecoma Bowls Club, and raised $670 for the charity.
Visitors ranging in age from eight years to seniors, and most of whom hadn’t played lawn bowls before, were treated to a short lesson on the rink from UTBC members before playing several ends throughout the night.
Organiser Judy Friguglietti from Menzies Creek said her team were very grateful for the generosity of the Club in supporting their fundraiser.
“In typical Hills fashion, everyone turned up despite the ordinary weather, and I think the Club can expect to see a few return players next Friday night for Barefoot Bowls!” she said.
“The money we raised will go to the Hamlin Foundation, which is an Australian charity set up to help women in Ethiopia recover from severe childbirth injuries.”
