Bridgend bowler to represent Scotland at Blind Bowling Championships New Zealand
William Caulfield from the small village of Bridgend in West Lothian has been selected to represent Scotland in the blind bowling championships to be held in New Zealand. William has been a blind bowler for about 15 years and has taken part in many competitions both here at home and in some far away lands including Africa
William unfortunately was hit on the head by an object at work which caused his blindness. For a while he was devastated by his condition. However William being William heard of The Blind Bowlers Association of West Lothian and decided to try it out.
He picked up the sport very quickly and due to the encouragement of his wife and friends his game went from strength to strength. He did well winning tournaments around West Lothian then spread his wings to competitions in Wales and as far away as Africa.
As you can see from his trophy cabinet he has done very well. He has now been chosen.along with some others, to represent Scotland in the World championships in New Zealand.
It’s a self funding event and we have started a Go fund me account to help him achieve his goal. He is really exited about it all and so much looking forward to taking part.