"Friendly and enthusiastic" North Tyneside bowls club given national recognition by sport governing body
A North Tyneside bowls club has received one of the sport’s highest national honours.
Crawford Park Bowling Club, in Monkseaton, was recognised for its welcoming atmosphere, strong community spirit, and the high standard of its facilities.
It has been named Bowls England’s Club of the Year for 2025.
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the club has worked to become more inclusive and accessible, nearly doubling its membership in the past year and attracting more women, families, and new players.
Funding secured by the club has supported improvements to the clubhouse, including step-free access and accessible facilities so people of all abilities can take part.
Another factor in the club’s success has been the quality of its bowling green, maintained by North Tyneside Council.
Following a review of maintenance practices two years ago, the Council introduced improvements to strengthen the playing surfaces, supporting local clubs to grow.
Club Secretary Brian Bell said: “I would like to thank North Tyneside Council for all their support. I was delighted to accept the Club of the Year award on behalf of our members.”
He added: “We are a friendly and enthusiastic club that is passionate about giving people of any age in the community the opportunity to try bowls. We will be having free taster sessions once our Green reopens in April - visit our Facebook page or website for details.”
The Bowls England Awards celebrate clubs that make an exceptional contribution to the sport and their communities, with winners selected from across the country.