Lanarkshire bowling club able to welcome people with mobility issues after receiving £10,000 grant

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A Lanarkshire bowling club is now able to welcome people with mobility issues to its grounds after it received a massive £10,000 grant from a nearby wind farm.Entering its 125th year, Douglas Victoria Bowling Club has been awarded the cash from South Lanarkshire Council and Banks Renewables.The new access installation has been made possible by the Renewable Energy Fund (REF) – local funding that is managed and distributed by South Lanarkshire Council utilising funding from Banks Renewables and other developers’ nearby renewable projects.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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It lends itself to the ageing population and those that struggle with mobility due to its high health benefits and low injury risk.

That’s why an access ramp has proved so crucial to keep the club thriving.“The funding ensures we will continue to provide an inclusive experience for all of our members and maximise the usage of what really is an excellent facility for Douglas.”Nicknamed the villa,