Fundraising starts for bowling green

Hammond Care Woy Woy assistant manager Ms Amber Miller participated in the recent City to Surf event in a bid to kick start fundraising for a new bowling green for the centre.

The new bowling green is estimated to cost $6000 and Ms Miller's participation in the City to Surf saw her raise $1270 towards the project with the help of Club Umina.

The idea of the new bowling green was inspired by the purpose-built artificial grass bowling green at Hammond Care's Hammondville location.

Many of the Woy Woy residents, who suffer from dementia, currently enjoy playing bowls in an area of lawn between some of the dementia cottages.

Ms Miller said she hoped other sponsors might see the opportunity to help make the bowling green a reality.

"Many of our residents with dementia enjoyed bowls in their past lives and to be able to play again, in a safe and supported environment, brings back fond memories and offers a great way for them to interact with family and friends," Ms Miller said.

Email, 5 Dec 2013

Peter Hallett, HammondCare