Come rain or shine, members of the Linden Bowling Club will be found on the greens.
Bowls player and well-known sports tour organiser, Stuart Weaving, brought rain with him when he and his touring group played 10 ends at the club on 8 February.
Weaving annually brings bowlers from the United Kingdom to play at various clubs under the Friendship Tour.
He founded the Weaving International Friendship Foundation in 1968 and has helped people living in the UK, South Africa, North America, Australia and New Zealand come together.
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During the isolation years of apartheid, Weaving organised international sports tours to South Africa. He also visited South African troops on the border and played in the South African Coloured Cord Band.
Weaving was also the recipient of the South African Order of Good Hope which is awarded to those who have distinguished themselves in the promotion of international relationships.
Only three other people residing in the UK have received the award which includes Margaret Thatcher and Queen Elizabeth II.
“Stuart, it is our honour and privilege to be able to host you and your party here today,” Linden Bowling Club chairperson, Marc Haley said during the welcoming on 8 February.
After Haley’s warm words, the bowlers took to the green and then the rain came down. A few ends in, the rain stopped and bowlers played under clear skies.
At the end of play, bowlers were treated to tea and snacks, and special guest, Ken Bavistock, 98, was honoured for his long membership at the club.
