Perth Voice Interactive

THE members of the Bayswater Bowling Club have turned to Facebook to attract a new generation of bowlers.

Facing an uncertain future in the face of a review of local sports clubs, they’ve launched a Facebook page called “Save the Bayswater Bowling Club”.

The council is reviewing the level of support it provides the various tennis, croquet, bowling and soccer clubs that use Frank Drago Reserve.

Spiralling maintenance costs on old council-owned buildings and plummeting membership have resulted in pressure on clubs to merge and become more self-sufficient.

Bowling club president Clive Baldwinson wants to get the word out about the club being a great function venue.

“The club is available to non-members to hire out for functions,” he says. “We want to bring more people in and widen our scope.”

Last year the club was set to merge and share facilities with the neighbouring tennis club, but it fell apart at the eleventh hour.

by STEPHEN POLLOCK