The UK's biggest outdoor bowls festival has raised hundreds of pounds for charity.

The Visit Great Yarmouth Festival of Bowls 2024, which ran from August 25 to September 21, collected £635.52 through a charity raffle.

The money was donated to The Well foodbank in Gorleston.

Centre 81, which provides a transport service for people who cannot access public transport, also raised £450.30 at the tournament with a tombola.

The festival, organised by Great Yarmouth Borough Council and the Festival of Bowls Committee, included 12 tournaments.

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Ruth Cockrill, Great Yarmouth Borough Council’s marketing and events officer, said: ‘’The festival was a huge success again, with keen competition across all the events.

‘’We’d like to thank everyone who contributed to the charity fundraising at the festival.

"The money raised has enabled these generous donations to help people in the community.’’

Applications are expected to open soon for the 2025 festival.

Businesses who would like to sponsor and support the long-standing Great Yarmouth festival are urged to contact marketing@great-yarmouth.gov.uk to discuss opportunities.