POLOKWANE – The Polokwane Bowls Club hosted a special money-raising bowls evening on Friday in support of the Botha Shellhole of the Memorable Order of Tin Hats (Moths) in Polokwane.

The event, dubbed ‘Mothbowls’, was organised by club member Johan de Beer and brought together military veterans, bowls club members and their families for an evening of friendly competition and camaraderie.

De Beer said the event was organised for a worthy cause, with all profits raised going directly to the Moths, a non-profit organisation that supports military veterans and is actively involved in community service initiatives.

Building bonds on the green

Veterans joined club members and their families on the bowling green, with participants divided into four teams for the friendly competition.

“The veterans and the members played and had fun, and that’s all we wanted at the end of the day. We wanted to build bonds and also create awareness,” De Beer told Polokwane Observer.

More than just a game

He explained that the event had a dual purpose.

“With this event we want to spread the word about the good work done by war veterans, while also strengthening relationships and building friendships within the club.”

De Beer expressed his appreciation for the strong support received from the community.

“We’re very grateful that the event was successful and that the turnout was really good. We appreciate the support,” he said.

The evening combined sport, money-raising and social interaction, giving families an opportunity to engage with veterans while contributing to the organisation’s ongoing work in the community.

Organisers hope the event will not only assist the Moths financially, but also increase public awareness of the important role the organisation plays in supporting veterans and serving local communities.