Kingsbridge Town let their hair down on Saturday when they held a Bingo and Bangers Evening at the Clubhouse. The caller was Sue Allen who invented quite a few new names for the numbers, some of which were supposed to rhyme. Apparently, she was inspired by Edward Lear and Dr Spooner. The evening turned out to be a hilarious event … Read More
St George’s Night 23 April
Town put their weather problems to one side as they celebrated St George’s Day on Monday. The Clubhouse was decked in red and white and a two-course meal was served. This was followed by a Quiz based on St George which proved to be a big success as no one knew anything about him, apart from the colour of his … Read More
Victoria v KTBC September 24
Kingsbridge Town travelled to Victoria in Torquay for a friendly Triples Match on Saturday, hoping to gain revenge for a 3 shot defeat at home in May. Things looked good at half time as Town held a lead of 6 shots at 31-25 and this was increased to 12 shots by the 14th end as the visitors led 52-40. However, … Read More
KTBC v Stoke Fleming SHTL 15 September
Kingsbridge Town played host to Stoke Fleming last week in the final match of the South Hams Triples League. Stoke Fleming were leading the league by one point at the start so Town needed to win 4 of the 6 points available to win the league for the 3rd successive year. The result was never in doubt as Town opened … Read More
KTBC v Kingsbridge Park SHTL 6 September
Kingsbridge Town welcomed neighbours Kingsbridge Park to Eastern Backway for a South Hams Triples match last week, knowing that a win could help the home side to retain the title that they have won in the last 2 seasons. A very close match was played with the lead changing hands on several occasions. At half time Town held a slender … Read More
President/Captain’s Day 4 September
Kingsbridge Town held their joint President’s and Captain’s Day on Sunday. This event is in aid of charity and all proceeds will be presented to Cancer Research UK. After the deluge on Saturday it was feared that the green would be waterlogged but the surface was found to be in perfect condition after an early inspection and the weather stayed … Read More
Lee Moor v KTBC 28 August
Kingsbridge Town travelled to Lee Moor on Sunday for a Triples match. Several regular players were missing for this match so the opportunity was taken to introduce some members to their first game and they did not let the side down as Town came within a whisker of a remarkable victory. The outlook did not look good at half time … Read More
Yealmpton v KTBC 22 August SHTL
On Monday Town travelled to Yealmpton to play a South Hams Triples League match. On Keith Baston’s rink, the scores were level 9-all at 11 ends but 7 shots in the next 4 ends gave them a 16-9 lead. The home side responded with 5 shots in the last 3 ends as Town just edged a tight finish by 16-14. … Read More
Paignton v KTBC 20 August
Having been successful at Paignton Torbay last week, Kingsbridge Town travelled to next door neighbours Paignton on Saturday with great hopes of a repeat but these were soon dashed as the hosts opened up a 19 shot lead, 21-40 at half time and this was extended to 52-78 at the end. Town won on only one rink, skipped by Keith … Read More
KTBC v Dartmouth SHTL 15 August
On Monday, Town welcomed Dartmouth in the South Hams Triples League. Things are very tight in the league so Town needed a good result against the leaders and this was duly achieved thanks to a great performance by Eric Fitch’s squad as the visitors were restricted to only one scoring end as Town won by 32-3. However, the other rink, … Read More