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Ainsworth Bowling Club hosted a bowls match in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) raising more than £500. For more information follow the links below.
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)
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Bury Vet’s League honoured Ainsworth Bowling Club with a request to host the final of the Jim Verity Cup. Stanley Conservative Club and The Buchanon Club were the finalists. The weather was poor, but the match continued in a friendly manner. The scores were level after seven games with Stanley winning the eighth match by four points.
The picture shows the winning team.
The Landlord of the Duke William pub Nick Zanella arranged a bowling match at Ainsworth Bowling Club. His colleagues and friends played bowls in the afternoon and then retired to the "Duke" for a curry prepared by their host. Proceeds from the match, £250 were donated to the charity CRY.
On May 22nd members of the Manchester City FC Tour Guide Staff along with sports writer Andy Buckley had a morning bowling, followed by bacon sandwiches, washed down with a good brew.
20th June 2026
Winners of todays competition Paul Burrows & Nick Zanelli.
Charity Bowls Match August 2026
Once again Ainsworth Bowling Club organised a charity bowls match in aid of "CRY".
This years effort gave a bumper result, the total raised as of September 3rd is £1987.
Several companies helped raise this figure.
The Duke William sold raffle tickets and had collection tins on the bar. They also provided sandwiches and sausage rolls at lunch time.
Companies who provided raffle prizes.
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Industrial Doors & Security Shutters.
Duke William.
Morrisons Supermarket. Harwood.
Black Bull
Lowercroft
Rose and Crown
Lowercroft.
Casa Lingo Restaurant
Ainsworth
SK KIts
Sports Accessories
Tottington.
Trotters Butchers
Walshaw R'd
Bury.
Arthur Lane Nurseries
Ainsworth.
Andrews Continental Delicacies.
The winners of the competition were Nigel Mills and Tony Green, seen here being presented by CRY representative, Heather Reid and organiser Roger Sharp.