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
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
KTBC v Stoke Fleming 13 August SHTL
Town welcomed Stoke Fleming in the South Hams Triples League. After a poor start, Town were 7-16 down after 7 ends but a better 2nd half saw the home team come back to win by 38-31. David Thorne’s rink was 5-all at 7 ends but a count of 5 on the next end gave them the momentum to win by … Read More
Totnes v KTBC 3 August
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
KTBC v Dartmouth 29 July South Hams Triples
Town returned to the top of the table with a home win over Dartmouth in the South Hams Triples League. After a slow start, David Thorne’s rink pulled away with 3 counts of 4 in the last 5 ends. Eric Fitch’s rink opened a 7-0 lead after 4 ends but the visitors came back to 10-9 before torrential rain put … Read More
Captain’s Day 28 July
Kingsbridge Town held their Captain’s Day on Sunday in glorious weather. The event is held for charity and the recipient was Cancer Research UK. It was organised by Captain David Thorne and his wife Marion and it proved to be a most successful afternoon. To begin with, 5 teams of 3 players played a Round Robin and the eventual … Read More
Plymstock v KTBC 15 July
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
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
Yealmpton v KTBC South Hams Triples 5 July
Town made the journey to Yealmpton for a match in the South Hams Triples League. Yealmpton always make things difficult on their green and a very tight match was played. After 5 ends the score was 5-14 to Yealmpton but Town steadily eased the deficit to 4 shots at the half way mark and after pulling level at 15 ends … Read More
Barbeque 6 July
On Saturday Town held their Annual Barbeque in glorious weather under the stewardship of Social Organiser Sue Allen. The chef was Keith Baston ably assisted by club captain David Thorne. The side dishes and sweets were provided by Sue Allen and Marion Thorne and club members too numerous to mention but well appreciated by some 40 players and guests. A … Read More