Tamworth Legacy hosts Diggers charity bowls day

Split into teams of four, the competitors came together to compete for the trophy that had thought to be lost forever.

Lost for the last 42 years, the trophy was recently discovered at a local garbage dump and revitalised for Sunday's competition.

Part of the team that won the trophy in 1971, 103-year-old Nev McDonald was on hand to bowl the first ball of the day.

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After an action-packed morning of competition, the team of Jim Bettesworth, Anne Sanders, Robert Henderson and Peter Vyner proved to be a cut above the rest, finishing in first place.

Tamworth Legacy president Greg Roese said "the event went extremely well".

"It was really great to see a lot of experienced players and some new players get involved," Roese said.

"I think everyone really enjoyed the format - in fact we've been told a few people enjoyed it so much they joined the bowling club so they can continue the sport.

"All in all, it was a really great day."

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The day raised more than $3500 for Legacy, which will go towards supporting local returned servicemen, servicewomen and their families.

"We were really pleased with the amount we raised from the bowls, luncheon and auction we hosted," Roese said.

"The club was also really happy with how it all went- so much so, they want it to become a permanent day on their calendar.

"We're certainly looking forward to hosting it again next year."

Roese said Tamworth Legacy would now turn its attention to more upcoming events.

"We are always pretty busy, but our next big event is a well being session on November 3," he said.

"We're hosting it with the RSL and essentially it is aimed at helping returned servicemen and women from around our area.

"The event is at Wests between 10am and 2pm, and we would love to see everyone there."

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