{"id":5250,"date":"2019-07-19T00:10:10","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T14:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/?page_id=5250"},"modified":"2019-07-19T00:10:13","modified_gmt":"2019-07-18T14:10:13","slug":"bardon-bowls-club-bids-goodbye-to-pokies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/index.php\/bardon-bowls-club-bids-goodbye-to-pokies\/","title":{"rendered":"Bardon Bowls Club Bids Goodbye to Pokies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><b>Bardon Bowls Club is gearing up for more enhancements following their decision to get rid of their last &#8216;pokies.&#8217;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The club finally decided to remove the last gambling machines in the premises in June 2019. This m<g class=\"gr_ gr_84 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"84\" data-gr-id=\"84\">ove<\/g> makes it possible for the club to offer more spaces for social gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bardon-Bowls-Club-poker-machines.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bardon-Bowls-Club-poker-machines.jpg 472w, https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bardon-Bowls-Club-poker-machines-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 85vw, 472px\" \/><figcaption> <em>Photo credit: The Bardon Bowls Club\/Facebook <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bardonbowls.com\/\">Bardon Bowls Club<\/a>\u2019s volunteer president Trevor Worth, the poker machines saw a decline in users over the years. Revitalising the area to accommodate function spaces can possibly generate more income for the club compared to its previous use as a gaming area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Significant changes are already noticeable in the former gaming area. In fact, the club already hosted a kid&#8217;s disco on the said space after the removal of the machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"related\"><b><i>Read: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/index.php\/community-convenience-and-comfort-at-the-bardon-shed\/\"><b><i>Community, Convenience, and Comfort at The Bardon Shed<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"related\"><b><i>Read: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/index.php\/bardon-kid-gets-recognition-for-parcels-of-hope\/\"><b><i>Bardon Kid Gets Recognition for Parcels of Hope<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bardon-Bowls-Club-improvements.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bardon-Bowls-Club-improvements.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bardon-Bowls-Club-improvements-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 85vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption> <em>Photo credit: The Bardon Bowls Club\/Facebook <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In connection with their move away from gambling, the club will be adding new activities in addition to bowls for families to enjoy. Whilst the club has no current plans in re-opening their restaurant, food trucks can now be seen regularly on-site from Fridays to Sundays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The club also plans to create a kids&#8217; playroom in the corner room next to the family green. This <mark class=\"annotation-text annotation-text-yoast\" id=\"annotation-text-e15dba03-fd4e-4006-919e-5adb4aabf8d8\"><\/mark><mark class=\"annotation-text annotation-text-yoast\" id=\"annotation-text-e15dba03-fd4e-4006-919e-5adb4aabf8d8\"><\/mark>will be accessible from inside and out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clubgoers can also enjoy a selection of drinks from the club&#8217;s improved wine lists and craft beer offers. Currently on-offer are locally-sourced beers from independent breweries including Eumundi, Newstead, and Green Beacon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bardon Bowls Club is hopeful that these changes will help the community hub prosper and allow families to enjoy the club much more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bardon Bowls Club is gearing up for more enhancements following their decision to get rid of their last &#8216;pokies.&#8217; The club finally decided to remove the last gambling machines in the premises in June 2019. This move makes it possible for the club to offer more spaces for social gatherings. 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