Country & Western Style Bowls

On Sunday 10th of August 2025 on a glorious, sunny afternoon Resolven bowling green came alive with Cowboys and Indians and was transformed into a Country & Western scene with the outdoor marquee renamed the Saloon, along with the sounds of honky-tonk country music playing in the background.


The event was organised, for the second year, by ‘CHANGE STEP’, a support charity for military veterans in Wales in conjunction with Resolven Bowls Club and Resolven CC. The day was filled with laughter, good sportsmanship and fun bowling which was a great social get together for the Veterans and the Resolven bowlers.

The organisation :-

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The Event:-

The seated cowboy – “I cannot believe I am playing bowls with an Indian”

There was a good atmosphere both for the bowlers on the green but also for all of the spectators watching.

Mike shares a joke with a spectator

After the bowling, refreshments provided by the Veterans and RBC were enjoyed and a raffle was drawn with all proceeds and donations going to the Charity (No. 1039386)

Mike Duggan in charge of drawing the raffle
RBC’s Secretary and Captain for the day accepts the Winners Trophy from Kathleen Duggan
Mike Duggan lightheartedly congratulates Simon on the Resolven Bowls Club win

Simon Ace said it was a great privilege and pleasure to host the match again this year. Mike a Resolven resident, spoke on behalf of the Veterans and expressed his thanks to everyone at Resolven for their welcome and for making the event such an enjoyable experience.
On the day with the raffle and donations the sum of £170 was raised. All the proceeds go to ‘Change Step’ and help towards the funds for a trip to Normandy which they are planning for 2026.

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