Rugby Thornfield Bowls Club transforms tired changing room
Rugby Thornfield Bowls Club has given its visitor changing room a fresh new look, with support from the Wickes Community Programme helping to transform the tired space into a brighter, more welcoming environment for members and visiting teams.
The club, which provides a friendly and inclusive space for people of all ages to get active, socialise and make new friends, has long been at the heart of the local community. However, its visitor changing room was beginning to look tired and dated.
As the first space opposition teams see when they arrive at the club, members felt the changing room did not reflect the warm welcome and community spirit that Rugby Thornfield is known for. They wanted to create a space they could be proud of, while helping to attract new members and challenge perceptions of bowls as a sport only for older generations.
Before After
With support from the Wickes Community Programme, the club was able to access donated products to help bring its plans to life. The transformation has turned the previously tired space into a clean, bright and inviting changing room, creating a much more positive first impression for visiting teams.
With bowls offering an opportunity to stay active while meeting people and building friendships, the club hopes the improved facilities will help it continue to attract new members and encourage more people, particularly younger generations, to give the sport a go.
Nicola Bradshaw, Secretary, Rugby Thornfield Bowls Club said: "Most people think bowls is just for older people, but anybody can play. First impressions are so important, and we wanted our visitors to feel genuinely welcome. We love our new changing room. Working with Wickes has been brilliant, and the transformed space makes a real difference to our club."
Hannah Randle Hockin, Community Engagement and Social Impact Manager, Wickes said: "We are proud to make a material difference in local communities through the Wickes Community Programme. Clubs like Rugby Thornfield bring people together and support physical and mental well-being. It is great to see the positive impact this simple transformation has made for their members and visitors."
Take a look at the project here: https://www.wickes.co.uk/community-programme