The Newport Bowls Club is extremely pleased with its newly refurbished women’s club rooms, hoping the new facilities will entice more members to join.
Secretary John Mylonas said the redevelopment includes air conditioning, fresh paint and new lockers.
The new club rooms officially opened in mid October and have been well used ever since.
“It was primarily the women’s pavilion which needed a fix, there is a function room, a locker room , toilets and a change room,“ he said.
“The new rooms will service the 25 women members we have. We have recently recruited in the past few months and are always looking for more members, especially women bowlers.“
John describes the club environment as a friendly safe space for all to enjoy.
“We are a friendly welcoming club that is inclusive to all genders and ages.
“Prospective members can come from all over Melbourne, we have had lots of people join our club after researching and feeling our club is a good fit for them.“
John said the construction began in February with a $20,000 grant from the state government.
President Carol Fleming named the new ladies pavilion, which is now called the Baluk Room, in recognition of the traditional custodians of the land.
“In the local language baluk means many or a group of people, so we tried to recognise the First Nations who are the traditional custodians of the land.
“We are very positive and excited about the change rooms, and the opportunity of opening it up and having community groups and functions using the space and the club.
“Anyone who wants to join can come into the cub or go on the website and fill out a membership form.”
Details: www.newportbowls.com.au/
Jennifer Pittorino
