Kingsbridge Town Bowling Club opened their green for their 107th season last Wednesday at Eastern Backway. President Keith Baston delivered the opening ceremonial bowl and declared the green open. Town has withdrawn from league matches and now only play friendlies, the first of which will be a visit to Oreston on Monday May 13 followed by a short trip to … Read More
Quiz Night March 22
Kingsbridge Town held their first event of 2024 when they held a Quiz Night at the Clubhouse. The fiendish questions were written by Sandra Brayne who also compered the evening with great style while the scores were monitored by club captain Keith Brayne. The questions covered a wide area ranging from ferroequinologists to the distance from earth to the moon … Read More
Annual Lunch November 9
Kingsbridge Town finished their season when they held their Annual Lunch at The Cottage Hotel, Hope Cove. President, Keith Baston welcomed 30 members, spouses and friends to the occasion. A 3 course meal was enjoyed by all and this was followed by the presentation of prizes for this season’s competitions by the President. 5 competitions were held this season and … Read More
Annual General Meeting October 25
The Club’s Annual General Meeting was held and the following officers were elected:- President Keith Baston Chairman Ray Lancaster Captain Keith Brayne Treasurer Eric Fitch Secretary Mike Lidstone Fixture Secretary Keith Baston Social/Events Secretary Sandra Brayne It was decided to withdraw from the South Devon Mixed Triples League for the 2024 season.
Games Evening September 27
Town held a Games Evening in the Clubhouse on Eastern Backway. 10 teams played each other on 4 games made up of shuffleboard, quoits, magnetic darts and bar skittles. The evening was arranged by Keith and Sandra Brayne. Three of the games were made by Keith in his workshop. After 2 games a break was made for nibbles and refreshment … Read More
Fish and Chips Supper September 21
Town held their annual end of season Fish and Chips Supper. The evening was organised by Sandra Brayne and Ray Lancaster who arranged for and delivered the meal. Colin Harvey provided the muscle to carry 20 portions across Duncombe Park. A raffle was run by Carole Baston which was very successful.
Oreston v KTBC September 17
This match was cancelled due to heavy rain.
Plymstock v KTBC September 11
Town travelled to Plymstock for a Friendly Triples match but a terrible start left them playing catch up for the rest of the game. After 5 ends the home team had opened up a 16 shot advantage at 12-28 and the lead was extended to 22-46 at the break. Despite a great fight back on one rink the final score … Read More
KTBC v Dartmouth [SDMBL] September 9
After a disappointing campaign, Town played their last match in the South Devon Mixed Bowling League and they certainly saved their best till last when they entertained Dartmouth. Earlier in the season Dartmouth thrashed Town on their artificial carpet but they met their match on Town’s grass rink as the home side won on all 3 rinks with a final … Read More
Kingsbridge Park v Teignmouth Den. SDMBL Cup Final. September 8.
On Friday, Town were hosts to Kingsbridge Park and Teignmouth Den in the final of the SDMBL Cup competition. The winners were Kingsbridge Park who added the Cup to the League which they also won. So congratulations to Park for a fine performance.