Kingsbridge Town travelled to Paignton Torbay last week for a Triples Friendly hoping to complete the double as Town won the corresponding fixture at home. Things looked bad for the visitors at half time as Paignton led by 8 shots, 28-36 but a great performance on 2 rinks in the 2nd half gave Town a fine victory by 67-61. Tim … Read More
KTBC v Totnes 7 August
Kingsbridge Town played host to Totnes on Sunday in the 2nd Leg of the Summers Trophy. Having won the first leg at Totnes by 22 shots, Town were very confident in retaining the Trophy and this proved to be the case as they won the match 86-51 to give an aggregate score of 168-111. Eric Fitch’s rink was only 9-6 … Read More
President’s 90th Birthday
Kingsbridge Town celebrated the 90th birthday of their President, Pierre Verniquet this week with the presentation of a personalised cake and a card signed by all the members. Pierre still enjoys playing bowls and he is looking forward to playing in the club’s centenary year next season. He thanked all the members for the presentation and said how he took … Read More
Barbeque
Town held their annual barbeque last week in glorious weather and the event was very successful, raising over £350 for club funds. The event was organised by Sue Allen and Marion Thorne with willing help from other members in the provision and cooking of the food and running various games.
KTBC v Yealmpton SHTL 29 July
Kingsbridge Town entertained Yealmpton on Friday 29 July in the South Hams Triples League. The match had been reorganised as the original fixture in June was rained off. Everything seemed to be in favour of the visitors as they held an overall lead of 9 shots after 12 ends but Town then got their act together as 20 shots were … Read More
KTBC v Kingsbridge Park 7 July
Kingsbridge Town welcomed neighbours Kingsbridge Park for the 2nd Leg of the Cup Competiion between the 2 sides. Town were 11 shots down from the 1st Leg and they hoped to make up the arrears as they did last season. Town led by one shot at half time and, at 56-49, were 7 shots up with only 4 ends to … Read More
Duncombe Trophy 3 July
Kingsbridge Town travelled to Plympton on Sunday to participate in The Duncombe Trophy. This is a tripartite event and has been contested by Town, Plympton and Stoke Fleming since its inception in 2003. However, Stoke have now pulled out of the event and have been replaced this season by Lee Moor. Despite the poor forecast, the match was played in … Read More
Kingsbridge Park v KTBC 27 June SH Triples League
On Monday, Town travelled to Kingsbridge Park for a South Hams Triples match and despite falling behind in the early stages, came back to win by a single shot, 31-30. Eric Fitch’s rink held a lead of 5 shots at the halfway mark but Park fought back to lead 13-14 with 2 ends to play. however, 2 shots in the … Read More
KTBC v Yealmpton 26 June
Kingsbridge Town welcomed Yealmpton On Sunday for the 1st Leg of the Cup Competition between the 2 sides and then amassed a lead of 45 shots to take into the 2nd leg as Town ran out winners by 89-44. Town won on all 4 rinks and the best performance was by David Thorne’s trio. From 9-6 on end 7 a … Read More
KTBC v Paignton Torbay 18 June
In the absence of the captain, Vice-Captain David Thorne took charge for the 1st time in organising the visit of Paignton Torbay for a Triples Friendly. David had to alter the line-up due to 2 last minute withdrawals but the changes proved successful as the home side pulled out all the stops to record a fine victory by 66 shots … Read More