A Backwell estate agency has announced a new link up to sponsor West Backwell Bowls Club as part of its support for the local community.

Parker’s Estate Agents is backing the club, which starts its season this month with almost 100 local people as members.

Andrew Simmonds, Director of Parker’s, said: “The West Backwell Bowls Club are a key part of the Backwell community and have been running for a long time. Like all local social and sports clubs they have had a difficult time through Covid-19 and we wanted to help get the community together this summer by sponsoring them.”

It is the first of two major community initiatives by the firm, who have been in business in Backwell for over 30 years. In the summer they are hosting a dog show to coincide with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Dog lover Andrew, who has a miniature dachshund called Lili who is nearly 5 years old, had the idea of the show after seeing Crufts return after a two-year break due to the pandemic.

He said: “It will be a fun way to get everyone together during the long Bank Holiday to mark the Queen’s Jubilee. Around a third of households locally own dogs, so it is a great chance for a lot of people to get involved and show off their family pet.”

 The dog show is being held at Backwell playing fields on June 5th from 12 pm to 5 pm. Entry forms are available from Parker’s offices in Station Road, Backwell.