Abbie Wood
15 May, 2025
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Thornbury opticians celebrates more than a decade of sponsorship

An opticians in Thornbury has sponsored a club night at a local bowling club as part of its ongoing support for the community.

Olveston Bowling Club night was a huge success

Specsavers in St. Mary’s Shopping Centre, which is locally owned and run, has been sponsoring the Olveston District Bowling Club for more than 10 years and recently supported its competitive club night.

‘We’ve built a brilliant relationship with the club over the last decade,’ Sarah McGowan, store director at Specsavers Thornbury, says. ‘We’re really pleased to continue supporting them and the club night is an exciting way to kickstart another year of sponsorship.

‘The Club plays an important role in the local community so we’re pleased to be able to show our support so that they can continue to offer members, both existing and new, an opportunity to come and play bowls at what is a fantastic facility.’

George McDowall, sponsors co-ordinator at Olveston District Bowling Club, comments: ‘We’re extremely grateful for all the support Specsavers Thornbury has given us over the years and for sponsoring another successful club night.

‘The rinks were full, and the competition was close, but the winning team put on the pressure and with steady nerves, took home the prize at the end of the evening.

‘We’re looking forward to working closely with the team moving forward for what is set to be a competitive year for everyone at the club,’ George concludes.

To book an appointment with Specsavers Thornbury, visit the website or call 01454 414341. Alternatively, you can visit the team in-store at 12 St Mary’s Way, Thornbury, GLS, BS35 2BH.