Berriwillock Bowling Club is a sports club located in the small town of Berriwillock, within the Buloke Shire in North Western Victoria, Australia. With a population of approximately 150 people, Berriwillock is known for its wheat farming community and is situated halfway between Bendigo and Mildura on the Calder Highway.
The bowling club is one of the main recreational hubs in the town, alongside the Golden Crown Hotel, the local Post Office, Landmark (a farm supplies retailer), and grain storage facilities. The club provides a welcoming and social environment for both locals and visitors to enjoy the sport of lawn bowls.
In addition to lawn bowls, Berriwillock also boasts other sporting clubs, including a tennis club and a golf club. The town also has a local swimming pool, ensuring residents and visitors have access to a range of recreational activities.
Berriwillock's location is further enhanced by its proximity to Green Lake, which is located just 20 km outside the town. After a long period of drought, the lake has been filled via a pipeline from the Murray River and now offers opportunities for water sports, recreation, camping, and caravan facilities.
The history of Berriwillock is an important aspect of the town's identity, and the club acknowledges this by actively participating in the preservation and documentation of the area's past. The Berriwillock Historical Group, a subcommittee formed by the Berriwillock Community Development Group, is responsible for gathering information, photos, and stories about the community to share with the public on the internet.
The club also encourages community involvement and welcomes suggestions or contributions to the Berriwillock Memory Bank project, which aims to gather and share the history and memories of Berriwillock and its residents. This includes conducting interviews, transcribing data, scanning photos and documents, and making them accessible on the internet.
Berriwillock Bowling Club is not only a place for residents to enjoy a friendly game of lawn bowls, but it is also an integral part of the community's identity and commitment to preserving and celebrating its history.