Kingsbridge Town finished their season when they held their Annual Lunch at The Cottage Hotel, Hope Cove. A minutes silence was observed to remember Tim Lewis who was Club Secretary and also Pierre Verniquet who was Club Treasurer for 18 years and also a Past President. They will both be sadly missed. President, Keith Baston welcomed 35 members, spouses and … Read More
Annual General Meeting October 26
The AGM was held and the following officers were appointed:- President Keith Baston Chairman Ray Lancaster Captain Keith Brayne Minutes Secretary Sandra Brayne Fixture Secretary Keith Baston Social/Events Organiser Sandra … Read More
Pierre Verniquet October 18
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