Town travelled across town to Park for the 1st leg of the competition between the neighbours. Park won on all 4 rinks to take a 24 shot advantage to the 2nd leg. Details:- David Peters, Sandra Brayne, Eric Fitch 15-17. John Guest, Michael Lidstone, Keith Baston 13-19. Julie Hadley, Peter Hadley, Steve Ellis 10-16. Dee White, Colin Harvey, Ray Lancaster … Read More
Opening Night April 16
Kingsbridge Town Bowling Club opened their green for their 108th season last Wednesday at Eastern Backway. President Keith Baston delivered the opening ceremonial bowl and declared the green open. Town only play friendlies, the first of which will be a visit to near neighbours Kingsbridge Park on Monday 19 May followed by an away match at Buckfastleigh on Saturday 24 … Read More
Quiz Night April 11
Last Friday, Town held a quiz night which was organised by Sandra and Keith Brayne. Sandra was the quizmaster in her inimitable style and the scores were recorded by Keith. There was a wide range of questions ranging from quite easy to downright impossible and the evening was enjoyed by all. The eventual winners were a team led by Club … Read More
Annual Lunch, Cottage Hotel, November 7
Town held their annual lunch at Cottage Hotel with 28 members and guests attending. All were treated to a fine 3 course meal. The event was organised by President Keith Baston and everyone was pleased to see Christine Lancaster who reported that Ray was on the road to recovery after his accident. She was presented with a bouquet of flowers … Read More
AGM October 30
All the officers gave their reports including one from Chairman Ray Lancaster from his hospital bed. The President thanked Eric Fitch who was standing down from his role as Treasurer and welcomed Peter Hadley who was taking over. The green was now in good condition after the drainage works in September. The Captain thanked Ray for his organisation, David for … Read More
Quiz Night October 25
This popular event was again organised by Sandra and Keith Brayne. Sandra wrote and asked the questions in her own inimitable style. Four teams competed and the winners were Peter and Julie Hadley, Nick and Dee White and David Peters. The questions covered a wide range from the length of Hadrian’s Wall to the month and year when Elvis died. … Read More
Drainage Works September 16-20
The green was closed early to allow for more drainage works on the green. The third of the green at the shed end was completed last year and the middle third has now been completed. This should complete the work as no problems have been encountered at the pavilion end. Boards were placed on the green for protection and work … Read More
KTBC v Kingsbridge Park September 15
Town hosted near neighbours Park to another rearranged match and they managed to lose again despite leading for some time for the 3rd match in a row as the visitors finished stronger to win by 62-66. Details:- Bill Guest, Sandra Brayne, Eric Fitch won 21-13. Mike Lidstone, Reg Anning, Keith Brayne won 17-14. David Peters, Colin Baker, Keith Baston lost … Read More
Victoria v KTBC September 14
Town travelled to Victoria in Torquay for a rearranged match and despite leading for much of the match, went down by 14 shots in a poor finish as they lost on all 4 rinks. Final score 51-65. Details:- Mike Lidstone, Colin Povey, Sandra Brayne 11-12. Peter Hadley, Brian Burcher, Keith Baston 14-16. David Peters, Steve Ellis, Eric Fitch 14-19. Julie … Read More
Plymstock v KTBC September 9
Town visited Plymstock looking to add to the victory in the home match against this opposition but after a closely fought encounter the home side prevailed by one shot, 60-61. Details:- Julie Hadley, Jeff Bailey, Eric fitch won 19-8. David Peters, Sandra Brayne, Keith Baston won 19-9. Mike Lidstone, Ray Lancaster, Keith Brayne lost 12-18. Steve Ellis, Reg Anning, Tony … Read More