A HAMPSHIRE bowls club has been given a boost after completing a new sponsorship deal with a motor group.

Banister Park Bowls Club, in Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, now have new match whites following the move by family-run firm Snows.

Joyce Snow, the wife of Snows founder Geoff Snow, is a long-time member and trustee of Banister Park Bowling Club, which has 400 members and was established more than 100 years ago.

Stephen Snow, Snows chairman, said: “Mum has a fond affection for the game of bowls, with wonderful years at the club. Snows’ sponsorship of the match kit is therefore a way of helping this great club to continue to thrive at grass roots level.

“Snows is proud to be an active member of the community, with the investment in Banister Park an example of how local and loyal businesses can make positive differences.”

The business represents the automotive brands of Abarth, BMW, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Kia, Lexus, Lotus, MINI, Peugeot, SEAT, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen Commercial and Volvo, as well as seven used-car outlets named Too Good to Auction.

Club president Ashley North said: “We’re grateful to Snows for its long-term sponsorship of our club, enabling players to be as immaculately turned out as the motor retailer’s cars.

“It is also fitting that a company headquartered in Southampton is supporting us – the oldest lawn bowls site still being played on is here in the port city, dating back to the 13th century,” added Mr North.

Facilities at the club include two six-rink outdoor bowling greens and an eight-rink indoor bowls arena, with under-18s catered for and coaching offered to schools.