Erskine and Bowls Scotland have joined forces to support Veterans and their families across Scotland. The two organisations have had affiliations for some many years, with a number of clubs already choosing Erskine as their charity of choice, so we are delighted to make it official.
The partnership see Erskine and Bowls Scotland work together to promote the mental and physical benefits of playing bowls. The two organisations aim to increase the opportunities for Veterans to take up bowls, while supporting Veterans who are already part of the nation’s thriving bowls community.
Future plans include maximising engagement and fundraising for Erskine among the bowls community, new projects to make bowls more accessible for residents within the Veterans Village, and the development of para players as part of the ongoing rehabilitation of ex-servicemen and women.
We hope that this partnership will raise the profile of both Bowls Scotland and Erskine, to open the possibilities for more Veterans participating in bowls, as well as better supporting our Veterans who are already part of the bowling community. All whilst continuing to raise vital funds for Erskine to continue supporting as many Veterans as possible for years to come!
For more information about Bowls Scotland, please visit https://www.bowlsscotland.com/
Are you a Veteran? Do you know someone in your club who is? Or maybe you have a hidden connection to Erskine now or in years gone by? We want to hear all about it!
The first year of the partnership will be our ‘roll up’ so, we would love you to share your stories and ideas of what you think will make the partnership great.
Email community@erskine.org.uk to get in touch.
