I WAS looking for a new interest when my wife saw an advert in The Northern Echo for the Darlington Indoor Bowls Club inviting us to come and try our hand at the sport.

That is exactly what I did, dragging my son-in-law along with me, and I am so glad that I did.

We went along to the open day on September 17, where we were met with a very warm welcome, which has been extended by all the members we have since come across.

We attended a short four-week course and received some very good instruction after which we both enrolled as members and have since found that other members are very friendly and keen to pass on their knowledge of the game.

What also surprised me was the range of the age groups from the very young through to senior citizens.

If like me you are looking for a new interest, why not come along and give it a go. The club is holding another open day on January 28.

I am sure that a warm and friendly greeting will meet you just as it did for me.

Ron O’Reilly, Darlington.