Revelations the Robertson Bowling Club’s debts of more than $250,000 had sparked talks of voluntary liquidation - as published on the front page of Friday’s News - have been met with an outpouring of community support.

Approaching both the News and the club’s directors, residents are determined to fight for the institution that has long supported them.

Former board director Judy Fisk said as a third generation Robertson Bowling Club member she was hopeful the community would dig deep to save the central hub.

“I urge all those who are able to support the club to come forward and let the club know, whether it be making a monetary donation or offering your time and skills,” Ms Fisk said.

“Robertson Bowling Club started with a small group in a small club house built in Caalong Street, and 26 years ago the committee and members purchased and built the building, infrastructure, fittings, fixtures and facilities that are now open for everyone to use.

“That is an incredible achievement for a small working township, especially considering all the funds were raised by a simple community barbecue.”

Last year the bowling club spent more than $16,000 on sponsorship of various sporting groups in the village.

Ms Fisk said while that level of generosity might have to be cut back in the short-term, the community would benefit in the long-term by its doors remaining open.

“It is a business that provides at least 14 jobs each week and should this facility close it would mean the loss of these jobs as well as a flow-on effect to other jobs and businesses in Robertson,” Ms Fisk said.

“I would urge all members to vote against sending the club into voluntary liquidation.

“We have to remember the club stands on 3.5 acres of land owned by the club in the centre of town and is now worth more than a million dollars.”

With an exclusive contract to provide the club with meat for raffles and the bistro, Robo’s Butcher Shop owner Rick Fitzgeralt said if the club were to close it would be a huge blow to his business.