TracyWalker published Historic Nottingham bowls club could fold unless new members are...

It's survived two World Wars, the demise of the local lace industry and hike in season tickets, but Vernon Park Bowls Club could fold if new members aren't found. The historic club, which plays at Vernon Park bowls green in Basford, was founded in 1904. It has 14 members, aged 45 to 75, but more are desperately needed.At the time of being established, the club's honorary secretary was an AE Smedley and the assistant secretary was G Risebury.The club's documents reveal that in 1914, members paid.