YOUTH bowls is alive and thriving after bagging a second successive lift from York-based funeral directors J Rymer Funeral Services.
The company, which is owned by SCI Funerals Limited, is to sponsor a bowls tournament for players under the age of 25 at the Bert Keech Bowls Club in York on Saturday, August 18.
It is the second year running that J Rymer Funeral Services have backed the event, which attracts players from across the north of England.
Organiser John Hargreaves, community manager for the company, said: "This gives J Rymer a chance to put something back into the community and to help young people.
"We hope this proves a unique opportunity for many young people to enjoy the delights of bowls."
Entry to the tournament is free and open to male and female bowlers who are under the age of 25 on August 1. Entry forms must be received by the organisers by Friday, August 3. For entry forms and further details contact J Rymer Funeral Services, 15 Penleys Grove Street, York, tel 01904 624320.
Updated: 12:28 Tuesday, July 10, 2001
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