A love for community and the lure of competition are bringing the 12 Bay of Plenty Lions clubs out in force for the second annual Lawn Bowls Tournament on Sunday, February 26.

The charity fundraiser is a competition for all the Lions clubs from Te Puke to Katikati, says Greerton Lions member and tournament organiser Terry Molloy.

The inaugural event held in 2022 was a success, with a significant trophy and prize money again being put up this year.

Ray White Greerton is the main sponsor, having supported the Greerton Lions for many years as Crockford Real Estate, and continuing on their backing of local events.

Super Liquor Greerton and Tauranga South Bowls are also sponsoring the tournament.

'The money raised goes towards the prize money for the winning club,” says Terry.

'They will be dispense it out to whatever charity they are working with.”

The public are invited along to be spectators at the competition, which will go ahead 1pm on Sunday, February 26, at the Tauranga South Bowling Club, 15 Tutchen St, Greerton.