KTBC v Paignton Torbay 31 August

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Kingsbridge Town made the journey to Paignton Torbay for the 2nd time in a month. This was Town’s ‘home’ match but it was transferred to Paignton due to the poor condition of Town’s green which has been affected by a sewer leak. Having lost the previous match by 15 shots, Town hoped for better things and this proved to be … Read More

KTBC v Marldon 25 August

Keith BastonFriendly Match

This match was also transferred to the proposed visitors. In the earlier match with Marldon, Town had lost by 2 shots and history repeated itself as Town went down by 3 shots in a very tightly contested game, 60-63. The result was disappointing as Town held a 37-25 advantage at the break but Marldon raised their game to pip Town … Read More

KTBC v Paignton 24 August

Keith BastonFriendly Match

This home fixture was transferred to Paignton due to problems with the home green. Town had triumphed at Paignton early in the season and they continued their recent run of good form to achieve the double with another victory by 75-47. Keith Brayne’s rink led the way with a fine performance as they restricted the home side to just 2 … Read More

Paignton Torbay v KTBC 11 August

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Kingsbridge Town made the trip to Paignton Torbay hoping to reverse their recent run of narrow losses but despite holding their own for much of the match, they were found wanting in the last phase of the game. At the half-time break, Town were 27-31 down but  they rallied to lead 47-43 by the 12th end. This only inspired the … Read More

Lee Moor v KTBC 18 August

Keith BastonFriendly Match, Uncategorized

Kingsbridge Town visited Lee Moor on Sunday hoping to reverse their poor run of away defeats. Several key players were missing so Town took the opportunity to introduce players to new positions. This proved to be a good policy as Town went on to win on all 4 rinks with a final score of 71-44. Colin Baker, in only his … Read More

Totnes v KTBC 3 August

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Kingsbridge Town travelled to Totnes on Saturday for the 2nd leg of the Summers Trophy. The match was transferred to Totnes due to the poor state of the green at Eastern Backway. Having lost by only 3 shots in the 1st leg , Town were hopeful of retaining the Trophy for the 5th consecutive year but home advantage played a … Read More

Plymstock v KTBC 15 July

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Town visited Plymstock  and for the 3rd away match in a row they just fell short of victory losing by 7 shots 58-65. The match was very closely contested and the home side held a lead of only one shot going into the last end but Town failed to add to their tally when it mattered as they dropped a … Read More

Kingsbridge Park v KTBC 9 July

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Kingsbridge Town were due to play Kingsbridge Park at home in the Cup Competition between the 2 neighbours having won the 1st leg at Park by one shot. However, the recent dry period has had an effect on the green at Eastern Backway so Town reluctantly asked if the tie could be played at Park. Unfortunately, lightning did not strike … Read More

Duncombe Trophy 30 June

Keith BastonFriendly Match

On Sunday, Town travelled to Plympton to take part in the annual tripartite competition with Plympton and Lee Moor for the Duncombe Trophy. As holders, Town were hoping to retain the trophy but despite a spirited effort they just fell short as Plympton won by just 2 points from Town in an exciting contest that went right down to the … Read More

Marldon v KTBC 23 June

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Town travelled to Marldon on Sunday hoping to continue with their good form. This fixture has been reinstated this season after a gap of 8 years so Town did not really know what to expect. They soon found out as the home side held an 11 shot lead at the break 24-35, but Town dug  deep to get back in … Read More