Norwich bowls club loses appeal against church eviction

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:32 · Archive

The Mitre Bowls Club in Norwich has failed in a last-ditch appeal to overturn its eviction by East Church. The Archdeacon of Norwich met with church representatives in an attempt to persuade them to reverse the decision, but the church has confirmed it will press ahead with plans to remove the club from its Earlham Road home by February 1.

Neville Warnes, vice-president of the club, said the outcome was devastating. 'It is not just a bowls club. It is a whole community gone,' he said. He added that members anticipated the decision and are now searching for a new base for next season, although any move will be difficult.

Founded in 1896, the Mitre Bowls Club moved to its current site in 1901 and now has around 70 members. Members say the green forms an important part of the club's history, with some former bowlers having their ashes scattered there.

How it is being reported

• Devastated bowls club members' hopes dashed as church stands firm on evictionMembers of a Norwich bowls club say they are devastated after a last-ditch appeal to save their clubhouse failed.Eastern Daily Press · 14 Oct, 06:00
• Devastated bowls club members' hopes dashed as church stands firm on evictionMembers of a Norwich bowls club say they are devastated after a last-ditch appeal to save their clubhouse failed.Norwich Evening News · 14 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Mitre Bowls Club · East Church · Norwich · Neville Warnes · Archdeacon of Norwich

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