Yate and District Bowls Club supports dementia and foodbank charities.

Yate and District Bowls Club raised funds during its 2025/26 season for the Alzheimer's Society and Yate Foodbank, after the committee noted four members had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Yate and District Bowls Club raised funds for dementia support and a local foodbank during its 2025/26 playing season. The club chose to support the Alzheimer's Society and Yate Foodbank at Christ the Rock. Collections were held across the season's fixtures as the club played around 70 games. The committee's decision followed the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in four current members who continue to play. Key facts: - Proceeds from collections during the 2025/26 season were given to the Alzheimer's Society and Yate Foodbank. - Four current club members have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and remain active players, according to the club captain. - The club plays about 70 games each season and includes members of varied ages, with the oldest member reported as 97 and still playing regularly. - Yate Foodbank is part of the North Bristol and South Gloucestershire Foodbank network and provides three-day emergency food parcels, toiletries and pet food where available to people referred by agencies. - Alzheimer's Society regional fundraiser Zena Jones thanked the club and noted there are around a million people living with dementia in the UK and more than 4,300 in South Gloucestershire. Summary: The club's fundraising provided local support for dementia services and food aid and reflected members' experiences in the choice of charities. The article reports that club leaders are keen to become more involved in the community and to attract younger players as a next focus.