A BOWLS club held a special event to open its new changing rooms.

Shoebury Park Bowls Club, in Elm Road, Shoebury also took the opportunity to invite new members along during the opening ceremony.

The club now has its own changing rooms after previously sharing changing rooms with other sporting clubs.

Philip Morris, 66, committee member and press officer for the club, said it was a great day.

He added: “We had at least 20 people come along to the event which was many more than we had expected. We also hope some of those visitors will be joining our club as members.

“The changing rooms came about after an agreement with a housing developer who had granted money for the park and area.”

The club holds special sessions on Mondays from 2pm when prospective members can try out the game.

To find out more visit www.shoeburyparkbowls.club.