MEMORIES

Nostalgia: Club steeped in history has become a staple of North Wales sport scene

The Menai Bridge Bowling Club team of 1953-54. Photo: Ann Banks
The Menai Bridge Bowling Club team of 1953-54. Photo: Ann Banks
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THIS week’s nostalgia rolls back the years to look at the Menai Bridge Bowling Club/Clwb Bowlio Porthaethwy.

The club was founded in 1934, and was opened by Edward, Prince of Wales (who would later rule as King Edward VIII before abdicating shortly after ascending to the throne).

North Wales Chronicle: Members of the club pose with a trophy. Photo: Ann BanksMembers of the club pose with a trophy. Photo: Ann Banks

It was designed by George Baxter, later landlord of the Mostyn Arms pub.

Situated on Beach Road, close to the Suspension Bridge, the club has long offered brilliant views of the Menai Strait, Anglesey and North Gwynedd, acting as a soothing backdrop for bowls players to enjoy the game.

North Wales Chronicle: Old photographs of the club’s opening. Photo: Ann BanksOld photographs of the club’s opening. Photo: Ann Banks

Throughout the years, the club has become a fixture of the town, with its pristine green and cosy clubhouse now a staple of the Menai Bridge community.

The club regularly held local bowling meets, seeing success on a number of occasions.

Their teams are still competing regionally, and the club remains in good hands as they look to add more history after 88 years.

North Wales Chronicle: The beautiful view from the club. Photo: Ann BanksThe beautiful view from the club. Photo: Ann Banks

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