A WOMAN who has been described as a trailblazer for leading the charge of getting more women in bowls returned to the club where she helped make history.

Sylvia Holloway, at Wilton Place care home, first joined the Wilton Bowls Club in the late 60s and went on to compete at county level throughout her sporting career.

She had always wished to go back to Wilton Bowls Club, so the activity coordinator at Wilton Place, Fiona, made her wish a reality.

Sylvia enjoyed talking to the current members, looking at old pictures of when she was a member and finding her name on the wall of fame multiple times.

Sylvia’s face reportedly lit up with enjoyment when she was at the club.

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Antoinette Roberts, general manager at the home, said: “We believe that every moment is worth cherishing.

“We want everyone we care for to know how important they are to us here at Wilton Place.

Sylvia looking at old photos Picture: Wilton Place/ Barchester

“It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team here in making our residents’ wishes come true.

“It was wonderful to see how happy Sylvia was – and the staff loved being a part of this as well.”

Sylvia has always lived in Wilton, and she has been living at Wilton Place care home for more than two years.

A care home spokesperson said: “Staff and other residents at the home were delighted to be a part of her wish, as they knew how much it meant to her, and they all wanted to see the smile on Sylvia’s face when her wish was realised.

“Staff were surprised with the skills of the other residents playing bowls, but they weren’t quite up to Sylvia’s standards.”