WORLD bowls champion Ellen Faulkner, was the star guest at a charity fun day at Littleport Bowls Club at the weekend. The former world champion teamed up with national champion Amy Monkhouse, to raise money for The Stroke Association by taking part in a s
WORLD bowls champion Ellen Faulkner, was the star guest at a charity fun day at Littleport Bowls Club at the weekend.
The former world champion teamed up with national champion Amy Monkhouse, to raise money for The Stroke Association by taking part in a series of exhibition matches against club members.
As well as a trying their arm at a host of novelty games, the two international stars also took on the club champions, much to the delight of the gathered crowd.
Club member Stuart Rogers, said: "A good day was hold by all and we managed to raise �600 on the day for the charity to go with �400 we raised for them previously.
"Ellen first took an interest in bowling as a nine year old watching her parents play here in Littleport so it was nice to have her here again.
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