Members paid their respects when the funeral was held today of Pierre Verniquet who passed away last week at the age of 96. Pierre has been a member of our club for over 40 years. During that time he was Treasurer of the club from 1987 to 2006 and President from 2013 to 2016. He played regularly until the age … Read More
KTBC v Oreston September 17
Kingsbridge Town played their final match of the season when they entertained Oreston. Town have been on a good run lately but on this occasion they were pipped at the post after a hotly contested contest. The visitors were just 2 shots up at the half time break, 30-32 but honours were even in the 2nd half as they held … Read More
Abbrook Park v KTBC September 5
Town travelled to Abbrook Park for the first ever meeting between the 2 clubs in a Mixed Triples friendly. The match started in sunshine but heavy rain was forecast for later in the afternoon. The green was immaculate and Town soon found their feet as the held a 32-25 lead at the break. Unlike early season, the visitors held their … Read More
KTBC v Ipplepen August 27 [SDMBL]
Town played host to Ipplepen in the final match of the South Devon Mixed Bowling League. Ipplepen had a resounding victory on their artificial green earlier in the season and Town hoped that the visitors would struggle on grass. Town opened up a 28-17 lead at the half way stage and looked to be on course for a large victory. … Read More
Brian Martin Triples August 24
These matches were postponed due to the wet green. The 1st round will now be played on Wednesday August 31 at 6pm and the date for the final will be announced later.
Dartmouth v KTBC August 22 [SDMBL]
Town beat Dartmouth on grass in the Cup Final last week but they were a different proposition on their artificial green. The match started in rain and Town held their own whilst the green was wet, but after the half time break the green dried out and the home side pulled away to win 41-56. Details:- Julie Hadley, Keith Brayne, … Read More
Marldon v KTBC August 21
Town continued their current good form when they visited Marldon for a Triples Match . After a fairly even 1st half Town pulled away in the 2nd half to win by 19 shots, 57-38. Town welcomed Mike Lidstone for his 1st match and he performed well despite finishing on the losing rink. Eric Fitch’s rink rushed out of the traps … Read More
Games Evening August 19
On Saturday the club held a Games Night in which players had to show their expertise on 5 games; target bowling, quoits, putting, bar skittles and shuffleboard. The games were hotly contested and Ray Lancaster and Keith Baston both finished on equal points. A play-off was then played on the shuffleboard, with Ray winning the contest with his last shot. … Read More
KTBC v Yealmpton August 14
Town played host to Yealmpton and won consecutive games for the 1st time this season as they came out on top by 43-29. Because of the hot conditions the match was reduced to 14 ends. Details:- Jocelyn Schirn, Peter Hadley, Keith Baston won 20-10. Julie Hadley, Bill Schirn, Tony Walters won 16-7. Brian Luscombe, Peter Handford, Eric Fitch lost … Read More
Dartmouth v KTBC August 8 SDMBL Cup Final
Town travelled to Buckfastleigh to meet Dartmouth in the final of the league’s Cup Competition with great trepidation as Dartmouth had beaten Town at home in the league only 7 days ago. Their fears proved to be groundless as a 4 shot lead at the interval, 20-16, was extended to a 21 shot victory in the 2nd half as they … Read More