Mayor unveils community defibrillator at Hayward Heath and Beech Hurst Bowls Club's Open Day

Published: 24 April 2023

Mayor hits the jack at Haywards Heath & Beech Hurst Bowls Club’s Open Day and helps unveil their new community defibrillator

The Mayor had a brilliant time at Haywards Heath & Beech Hurst Bowls Club’s Open Day as he helped unveil the club’s new defibrillator, purchased with contributions from The Sussex Heart Charity, Haywards Heath Town Council and Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Club. The new community defibrillator was unveiled by the Mayor, MP Mims Davies and Haywards Heath & Beech Hurst Club Chairman, John Milsom.

A large crowd turned out for the Club’s Open Day to see what is available at the club.

Cllr Howard Mundin, Town Mayor, Haywards Heath comments:

“The Haywards Heath and Beech Hurst Bowls Club are such a warm and welcoming club and I had such a fun time meeting members and hearing about their experiences at the club over the years. There is a fantastic social and caring side to this club too and it was really lovely to hear how they all looked out for each other during the long Covid pandemic.”

Unveiling the new community defibrillator at the Club, the Mayor continues:

“The Town Council were delighted to help the club purchase this valuable piece of equipment for what is a very important facility for the local community. The sense of friendship, fun and engagement that is gained from belonging to a club like this is wonderful and I encourage local residents to go along and find out what the club is about. It’s such a social club too, with a lovely atmosphere, helpful people, a bar and a kitchen, where you can sit and enjoy a chat and a cuppa or try your hand at bowls. I found it such tremendous fun and I even managed to hit the jack on my first foray into the world of bowls! Why not pop along to the Bowls Club and have a bit of gentle exercise, some lovely company and a lot of enjoyment.”

Basil Larkins, Hon treasurer of the Haywards Heath & Beech Hurst Bowls Club says:

“We were thrilled that the Mayor and our local MP could join us for the unveiling of our defibrillator at the club’s open day. We currently have almost 70 playing members and are delighted that over 20 prospective new members attended the Open Day on Saturday. We are always keen to attract even more members so anyone interested in trying us out can do so via our website www.hhbowls.com or by emailing us at hhbowls@aol.com.”

Haywards Heath & Beech Hurst Bowls Club is a friendly mixed club, affiliated to Bowls England and Sussex County Bowls. They currently have almost 70 playing members as well as over 30 family and social members. The Club plays in the delightful setting of Beech Hurst Gardens, with the miniature railway running around the green and views as far as the South Downs. The club welcomes new members of all abilities.