Facilities at Gelligaled Bowls
The facilities at Gelligaled Park are first class and have been designed for all members of the community to enjoy playing and watching bowls.
Since April 2003 the game has been played on an all-weather outdoor carpet and not on traditional grass. It is therefore possible to use all the facilities throughout the year although normally the extended bowling season commences early March and finishes at the end of October. The pavilion is however used throughout the year as shown in the photograph of a pre Christmas Social event of the Wood'N'Hearts Group enjoying indoor carpet bowls.
Disabled and non-disabled are encouraged to use the facilities as access both onto the playing surface and into the pavilion is easy. A specially adapted wheelchair, provided from Lottery - Community Chest funds, is available for use on the green for those who wish to be seated when bowling.
The Wood'N'Hearts Group, comprising cardiac rehabilitation and stroke patients, meets on one afternoon (Wednesday between 1.00 and 3.00pm) each week and members of the Club assist with this group. During the Winter period until the end of March this group meets in the bowls hall of the Rhondda Sports Centre (adjacent to the outdoor facility) between 12 noon and 2.00 pm each Thursday.
The pavilion has a large Hall together with excellent changing and toilet facilities and a fully equiped kitchen. There is also a dedicated VIP car parking area at the rear of the pavilion.
Whilst the facilities are owned and controlled by the Local Authority, Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC, the bowling club assist where and when required to do so.
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