COMMUTED SUMS HELPS HESSLE’S RIVERVIEW BOWLING CLUB

Riverview Bowling Club in Hessle has completed improvements to the club, using an award of £53,137 from East Riding of Yorkshire Council as part of Commuted Sums.  

Riverview Bowling Club contributed £5,904 towards the £59,041 project. The improvement works included a refurbishment of the clubhouse with improvements made to the toilets as well as installing a new kitchen to the lounge area to allow easy access for players and officials.  

The club also purchased an aerator to help with the maintenance of the bowling green and some steps to help access onto the green for players. 

Mr Harold Kennedy, president of Riverview Bowling Club said: “We were delighted and grateful to receive a grant from East Riding of Yorkshire Council Commuted Sums team.  

“The grant enabled us to do major refurbishments to our club. The work is now completed, and we are thrilled with the outcome.” 

Councillor Gary McMaster, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Cabinet member for planning, housing and infrastructure added: “I am very pleased that this award of Commuted Sums has been able to help Riverview Bowling Club in Hessle.  

“From helping to refurbishing club houses to upgrading facilities to aid others to enjoy playing a sport they love; Commuted Sums can make a real difference in areas across the East Riding.”