Sheffield’s Lord Mayor is backing an international sporting tournament that is returning to the city.

 

Councillor Arthur Dunworth is supporting the engage International Open Bowls Tournament - back in Sheffield for the seventh time.

The tournament, which will feature the world’s top bowls players, is being held at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre from November 4 to 11.

 

The Lord Mayor said: “We’re lucky to have such fantastic facilities in Sheffield both for public use on a daily basis and for hosting such high profile events. The world’s best players will be in the city and as a bowls fan I cannot wait for the action to start.”

 

The engage International Open has been brought to Sheffield by Sheffield City Council’s Major Sports Events Unit and is the latest in a string of high-profile events this year.

 

Bowls is a sport that appeals to people of all ages from young children through to grandparents, an ethos reflected by title sponsor engage – a family focused financial services provider.

 

To book tickets for the tournament contact the Hallam FM Arena box office on 0114 256 5656 or visit www.hallamfmarena.co.uk .