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Chris Turnbull

Lawn Bowls

Date of Birth

28 May 1948

Age

75

Place of Birth

Snainton

Commonwealth Appearances

Chris Turnbull and guide dog James first got involved in bowls at Scarborough Indoor Centre in 2000.

Two decades on, he combined with Alison Yearling and won bronze in the pairs event at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

The duo are directed by mother and son duo Sue Wherry and Mark Wherry, from Cornwall.

Lawn Bowls
It was a hugely successful campaign at Leamington Spa’s Victoria Park and some thrilling games saw Team England leave the plush lawn with six medals including two gold, two silver and two bronze.

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