Elite bowlers to descend on Powys spa town next month
The British Bowls Championships and International Series will be held at Llandrindod Wells Bowling Club from next month.
The showpiece event begins on Monday, June 23 and will conclude on Sunday, June 29.
Practice will dominate Monday before the championships take place on Tuesday and Wednesday with the international series beginning on Thursday after Wednesday morning's opening ceremony.
The event will bring over 300 bowlers from Wales, England, Scotland, Ireland and Jersey to Llandrindod Wells for a weeklong feast of bowls.
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The event will bring hundreds of bowlers and spectators to the event using the local bars and restaurants, pubs and accommodation within the town and the local area.
Entry to the event is free and is a great spectacle with action each day from 8.30am until 8.30pm.
Powys will be well represented with June Morgan, Barbara Sheers, Fiona Preece and Jo Weale of Presteigne Bowls Club competing in the ladies fours championship.
Berriew's Caroline Taylor captain's the senior women's side in the international series and is joined by club-mate Emma Gittins along with Naomi Evans from Llanidloes and Jo Weale from Presteigne.
Machynlleth's Andrew Fleming is included in the senior mean's squad alongside Sam Roff of Llandrindod Wells.
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