Sir,

Have your readers ever played short mat bowls? I never thought I would!

A few months ago I was persuaded, reluctantly, to try a taster evening at the new Amroth village hall in Summerhill. The evening was set up by some of the then committee members and was a great hit with those of us who went. Some bowlers from Llanteg kindly helped with instruction and gave us a lot of support. Tuesday nights can't come fast enough, we are all hooked.

We are new to the sport and we hope that some of your readers might read this letter and join us on a Tuesday evening, from 7 pm, because we really need more players (beginners or experienced) and it is a good way to spend the evening now that the darker nights are coming.

If you have never played before, we have some bowls at the hall so you can have a go, and you can play in your socks, as we all did when we started.

Viv Bramhall,

Amroth.