Bowls expert Bob shows youngsters how it's done
Commonwealth Games Para Bowls bronze medallist Bob Love, shows young disabled people how it's done at local bowls event, organised by Cerebral Palsy Sport and Sport Birmingham.
On Friday 4 March, Bob Love, Commonwealth bronze medallist from Kingstanding in North Birmingham attended a local Cerebral Palsy Sport junior SportStart event for young disabled people.
Bob (pictured below), who was born without arms and bowls with his feet, showcased his skills to over 50 children and young people with physical impairments at the event.
After a demonstration of his technique, Bob gave a talk to attendees and volunteers about his bowling career. He started out taking part in bowls at Erdington Court Bowls Club. Then after discovering a love and skill for the sport, he went on to represent England at the Commonwealth Games and now plays for Tamworth.
Members from Erdington Court Bowls Club were amongst a team of volunteers that supported the event, that involved a series of fun sports taster activities including bowls. It was held at the Nechells Wellbeing Centre and over 50 young disabled people aged 9-19 from local schools across Birmingham attended.
Volunteers from Erdington Court Bowls Club and Local companies Irwin Mitchell Solicitors and Nike at Perry Barr, supported disabled and non-disabled children to take part together in games of indoor bowls and skittles.
