HELMSLEY Bowling Club will open their 2015 season on Sunday, 12 April, with play starting from about 2.30pm.

The club is based at the bowling green alongside the Baxtons Road playing fields in Helmsley, and a free invitation is extended to people of all ages to try bowls or go along and find out what the club is like.

Any experienced bowlers new to the area would be particularly welcome.

Flat shoes are a must but there are some available, as well as bowls of different sizes to try out.

Spokesman John Gray said: “Plenty of friendly advice will be on hand and there is the chance to meet new people as well as learn new skills.

“Bowls is a gentle sport played with good spirit in a friendly atmosphere. You do not need to be a seriously competitive athlete. Come along and give it a try for free.”