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Bowling Greens Vandalized: Elderly Players Abused
22 Jul
Summary
- Bikes skid on grass, damaging bowling greens.
- Volunteers face abuse when confronting vandals.
- Annual national championships venue targeted repeatedly.
Vandals have repeatedly targeted the North Parade Bowling Greens in Skegness, causing significant damage and making play difficult. The community group managing the greens reported instances of bikes skidding on the grass, concrete blocks being thrown, and an equipment store being broken into.
Volunteers have also faced abuse from young people when challenging them about the damage. This ongoing anti-social behaviour has plagued the greens for years, with the last reported incident occurring in June. Several young individuals have received warning letters from the police.
The greens, which are maintained at an annual cost of £20,000, are crucial for hosting the English Bowls Federation's national championships. The community group took over operations in January, aiming to expand facilities, but the persistent vandalism hinders these efforts and impacts the local economy, which benefits from events held there.
