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Parklands Bowling Club has a excellent record of improving club facilities. These improvements benefit our members, non-members who come to try bowls and local organisations that use the hall for functions.
Some of the work is contracted, but much is achieved by our members who have the necessary skills. Money is found from various sources, including members donations, donations from other sports clubs for help with their events, raffles, commercial sponsorship and corporate bowls events. In addition we are grateful for the support of a number of Trusts who are listed further down.
Recently a group of members constructed a large viewing deck outside the club house. The deck is off high quality construction and should last the club for many years.
Photo - The new deck. Many members donated the cost of the furniture
The members also constructed a concrete apron to number one green, under a recently provided shade sail. New grass surrounds were then installed to give a good finish. New seating, under the shade sails, was installed in May 2010.
Photo - The new concrete and grass surrounds; a job well done.
Early in 2009 a double mesh wind break was constructed around both greens. This improves the bowling experience in an Easterly wind, especially for those new to the sport.
Photo - The double mesh windbreak is especially useful to new bowlers.
Also in 2009, three large heat pumps were installed in the club house for winter heating. These have enabled the club house to be used and hired in the winter months. At the same time the club power board was upgraded.
In April 2010 the irrigation scheme to both greens was extended and improved so that the playing surface can be kept in good condition in all weathers.
Photo - April 2010, Finding the existing irrigation pipes was a problem.
Photo - April 2010, Laying new pipes under number 2 green.
Last year a small section of spare land at the club was placed under lock and key so that it could be offered to individuals and organisations as a convenient outdoor storage facility. A charge is raised that goes towards future improvements.
The club's Kitchens have also been upgraded, such that they have been approved by the Council for use by commercial caterers. This will be of benefit to the clubs members and anybody who hires the club facilities.
The Club has a business plan and a number of future improvements are intended. These include the sealing of the clinker car park, the use of which is shared with other local organisations including the School, the Kindy and visitors to the adjoining reserve.
Parklands Bowling Club is very grateful for the support of a number of trusts over the last few years. Without their help we would not have been able to complete all the above work. The trusts are:-
The Canterbury Community Trust
Christchurch City Council Small Grants Fund
