Wetheral Bowling Club held its monthly coffee morning with more than 40 members and friends attending. 

The event was held in the bower on Saturday, August 6, with the guests being welcomed by President Ruth Hewitson. 

This was the first meeting since the bower had a complete refit with a new kitchen being installed and everywhere being decorated and revamped much to everyone’s delight.

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A spokesperson said: "Mrs Hewetson updated members on some upcoming events including the Ladies Day played on Wednesday and the Club Championship games played on August 13.

"She also announced that the club would be going on their annual tour to Perth next May and that the club had donated £320 to The British Heart Foundation as a result of the Jubilee Day held at the club.

"Winners of The Joker draws were Geoff Hall for July and Alison Armstrong for August each time The Joker wasn’t uncovered and it now goes over to the September draw.

"The monthly draw winners were for July, Margaret Fisher who won £20, Tom Sibley who won £10 and Gwen Johnston who won £5.

"The August winners were John Proctor who won £20, Hazel Jefferson who won £10 and Alison Armstrong who won £5."