A BOWLS club celebrating 75 years has been boosted by a cash donation to pursue several projects to improve their home.

Studley Entaco, Eldorado Close, have received £600 from the team behind housebuilder McCarthy Stone Retirement Living's development Priory Place in Alcester Road.

It is part of a 12-month sponsorship deal and the company’s commitment to create a positive legacy in the community.

Home to 50 active members, some who have competed at county and national competitions, Studley Entaco have been a prominent feature in Studley for more than seven decades after forming in 1949.

They rely solely on fundraising and donations with the club putting the £600 towards several projects, including installing a rainwater system, solar panels and a new driveway.

Mike Bell, the match secretary, hopes this will improve the overall member and visitor experience.

He said: “On behalf of Studley Entaco Bowls Club, I want to say a huge thank you to McCarthy Stone for their generous support.

"Without these kinds of donations, we would struggle to keep our facilities to a high standard — in turn, reducing the quality we offer.

"This could have a knock-on effect on the club’s future.

"Together with the support of others we want to continue to provide an inclusive and friendly meeting place for local people to pursue their love of bowls.”

David Meachem, divisional sales director at McCarthy Stone, said: “An important part of what we do here at McCarthy Stone is support local activities and initiatives in the towns and communities in which we build to help create a lasting, positive legacy.

"Therefore, we’re delighted to lend our support to Studley Entaco Bowls Club by helping to improve its facilities for members and visitors.”

Anyone interested in the bowls club can find out more at www.entacobowlsclub.com.

Designed to meet the needs of the over 60s, there are 45 retirement apartments at Priory Place and regular social events take place in the communal lounge.

To find out more, call 0800 201 4384 or visit www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk/priory-place.