BOWLING clubs from across Renfrewshire are looking to capitalise on the interest in the sport that the Commonwealth Games has created — by taking part in the Try Bowls campaign.

Over 100 of Scotland’s bowling clubs will be taking part in the event organised by Bowls Scotland which is looking to get more people playing Scotland’s most successful Commonwealth Games sport.

And, Renfrewshire clubs Bishopton, Brookfield, Caledonia and J. G. Fleming have all signed up and will offer participants of all ages the opportunity to play at their local club, as part of the scheme officially launched on Sunday.

Colin Hutchison, Bowls Scotland development manager, said: “The Glasgow 2014 Games is providing our sport and clubs with a unique platform to raise the profile of the game.

“We believe that the Games will showcase the broad appeal of bowls to people of all ages and will encourage the general public to visit their local club to Try Bowls.

“It gives us great encouragement that over one hundred clubs nationally have committed to this campaign and are looking forward to beginners visiting their club.

“Try Bowls is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to play bowls to visit their local club and experience the sport. You can attend individually or with friends, family, colleagues or neighbours.” For all information relating to clubs taking part in Try Bowls visit www.trybowls.com