New Members at Dumont Bowls Club
Sue Hawes • May 1, 2025
Club attracts 10 new members
With a little help from Grassroots, Dumont Bowls Club is delighted to report that it has been able to attract 10 new members. The club was awarded funds which were used to buy advertising in the local magazine and to purchse 2 banners promoting the club. The club meets regularly at Dumont Hall in Point Clear, St Osyth and now boasts 22 members some of whom are pictured enjoying their tea break. The funds also helped with hall hire and extra woods. Clubs like this are essential for keeping people active and providing social opportunities which are vital to good health. We wish the club continuing success.
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In February 2020 Grassroots gave £1000 to Tendring community Voluntary Services towards getting their Dovercourt Community Allotment up and running. The community allotment has been a life line for residents over recent days and weeks. Although the site has only been used by a few people during covid-19, the benefits to those people have been life changing. One said “without the allotment to visit life could have been much harder. I don’t know how I would have coped”. Members who have been shielding have been painting stones to label the vegetables whilst at home. This has given everyone things to do even if they have not been physically able to attend the site.
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Making the most of the summer weather, trustees, supporters and grant recipients came together in June 2019 to celebrate 30 years of supporting the local community through small grants and practical help.
