THE Nomads Mixed Bowling Association have recently made a donation of £1,200 to sight loss charity Somerset Sight.
The Nomads, the first mixed association for bowlers, started over 25 years ago when there was no mixed bowling. As their name suggests they have no fixed club and play across the whole of the West Country.
New players are invited to play by current members. People are chosen who have done a lot for the game.
They play for charity especially disability causes and help the many groups of blind and partially sighted bowlers.
Richard Northam, who lives in Wellington, is a founder member of the Nomads.
He was keen that the money would be spent locally.
He said: "After I was diagnosed with macular degeneration, I attended the Living with Sight Loss course at Somerset Sight.
"The support from the charity is brilliant so I wanted to give something back.”
If you would like to support Somerset Sight by fundraising, donating or leaving them a gift in your will contact Becky on becky@somersetsight.org.uk or call 01823-366147.
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