MEMBERS of Bolton's Gorses Crown Green Bowling Club have struck it lucky with a £6,000 facelift for their clubhouse.

The clubhouse in Leverhulme Park has new carpets, shutters, a fitted kitchen and other improved facilities, thanks to the East Bolton Regeneration Funding Programme and other grant schemes.

Club secretary Roy Sharrocks said: "Before this work was carried out, Gorses bowling hut was in a really bad state.

"Now we have excellent facilities that are a real benefit to the community and can be enjoyed all year round."

Pictured above are Cllr Donald Grime (front) with Norman Crampton and Roy Sharrocks.