The Eldorado Indoor Carpet Bowls Club is set to receive a $3000 to replace their indoor carpet bowls mat.

The club is one of 41 local community groups and not-for-profit organisations awarded a share of $166,000 in the Rural City of Wangaratta’s 2025–2026 Community Grants Program.

Doug McIntyre said replacing the mat is well overdue, having clear lines on the mat is key to play the game properly, especially for those in their group who are elderly and have a disability.

"We're very fortunate in that we have all manner of people from our community join in, we like to encourage people to come along even if they feel like they've gotten a bit beyond being able to bowl."

Doug said community connection is a big part of the club.

"We love coming together to catch up and have some friendly competition," he said.

"For many people in our club, our game is the thing we look forward to throughout the week, I don't know of a better entertainment for cheaper.

"It's really about social engagement and community involvement, this club is part of the pulse of our community.

The club meets for weekly social games on Thursday afternoons at 12:30pm at the Eldorado Memorial Hall and is part of monthly regional competitions across the North East with 12 clubs.

The first week is free, after that it's $4 per week for an afternoon of bowls, community and connection, just bring along a plate of afternoon tea to share.

Judy Scoullar said the club is open to everyone.

"We're very inclusive, we're happy to adapt to include people who are less able," she said.

"We encourage anyone who is over the age of 18 and interested to come along and give it ago."

For more information about the club or to get involved contact eldoradoindoorcarpetbowls@gmail.com, visit their Facebook page or call Judy Scoullar at 0429 354 783.