A BOWLING club will next month give over-50s the chance to try out the traditional Lancashire sport.

From Friday 18th May Lower Darwen Bowling Club will providing a free taster course them to learn crown green bowling.

The scheme is supported by Age UK Blackburn with Darwen.

The special sessions will take place each Friday 10am to 12 noon for 12 weeks.

The club is behind the United Reformed Church Church at the bottom of Sandy Lane.

Places are available on a first come, first served basis.

To find out more or to book a place, would be bowlers should contact Alison Hartley at Age UK Blackburn with Darwen on 01254 266620.

Flat shoes are essential.