A memorable day of bowls, friendship and community support for Cornerstone Library.
On Sunday 30 August 2026, Derek Ainsworth took on a 12-hour sponsored bowls marathon at Hesketh Arms Bowling Club in support of Cornerstone Library.
From 8am until 8pm, Derek bowled throughout the day, joined by members of the local bowling community, friends and supporters. Cornerstone Library volunteers were there too, helping with refreshments, homemade cakes, stalls and the raffle.
The day had everything: sunshine, heat, a sudden deluge, plenty of laughter and, finally, the satisfaction of reaching the end of a very long twelve hours.
