Lee Moor v KTBC July 25

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Town was due to play Lee Moor at home on Sunday but on inspection damp areas were found on the new green after heavy rain and a last-minute decision was made to transfer the match to Lee Moor.  Town made a good start, 14-8 up after 4 ends but the home side clawed it back to lead by 3 shots … Read More

KTBC v Victoria July 17

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Kingsbridge Town entertained Victoria of Torquay on Saturday for a Mixed Triples Friendly. The conditions were very hot so the captains decided to reduce the number of ends to 14. This was Town’s first match in 3 weeks as the previous 2 matches were cancelled due to poor weather. Any sign of rustiness disappeared as Town opened up a 26-15 … Read More

Paignton Torbay v KTBC June 26

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Town played their first match in a fortnight when they travelled to Paignton Torbay for a Mixed triples match. Last week’s match at Kingsbridge Park was postponed due to the weather but conditions on Saturday were ideal for bowling. At the half way mark Town had opened up a 31-23 advantage but a disastrous 14th end turned the match around … Read More

KTBC v Marldon June 13

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Kingsbridge Town finally opened their new green on Sunday when Marldon were the visitors for a Mixed Triples Friendly match on a sunny afternoon. A celebrity had been invited to bowl the first bowl but he had to pull out due to a meeting in Cornwall!  Captain Keith Brayne was still injured so Keith Baston took charge, but more of … Read More

Totnes v KTBC Summers Trophy June 5

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Kingsbridge Town played their first mixed match for 20 months on Saturday when they visited Totnes in the 1st Leg of the annual Summers Trophy, hoping to reclaim the Trophy that was won by Totnes in 2019. The weekend did not start well as new captain Keith Brayne had to pull out due to a sore foot, so ex captain … Read More

Yealmpton v KTBC 22 September

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Kingsbridge Town travelled to Yealmpton on Sunday for their last match of the season hoping to maintain their recent run of good form but despite a gutsy performance they fell just short, losing by just 3 shots, 78-81. This was a poignant occasion as club captain David Thorne and wife Marion were playing their last game, having decided to seek … Read More

Victoria v KTBC 7 September

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Kingsbridge Town visited Victoria club in Torquay on Saturday. Victoria are the only team to win at Eastern Backway this season so Town were keen to turn the tables in the return match. This proved to be the case as Town continued their recent run of away victories, winning on 3 rinks to take the match 79-58. The main reason … Read More