Kingsley Go Outdoors!

Last week a few bowlers took a trip to Bradworthy Bowling Club. Most of us had not bowled outdoors before and some found it quite challenging, especially when it started to rain. We will not mention the score but thank Bradworthy for a fun afternoon with great company.

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BBQ and Bowls Drive

On Saturday 3rd August our BBQ and Bowls drive was very well supported. The Club raised £187.56, of which £84.40 has been donated to VIBE (Visually Impaired Bowls England).

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Easter Coffee Morning

Today's coffee morning was an enormous success, with numerous members and visitors attending. The event raised a grand total of £373. Thank you to all those who gave prizes, gifts, cakes and donations. Also thanks to all social committee members and the catering team for their great effort today. A fabulous start to our new year!

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DCLIBA County Finals

Our ladies travelled to Torbay today, to take part in the DCLIBA County Finals. Plymouth ladies, our opposition, had won the competiton for the past two years but after sixteen or seventeen ends the teams were level at eleven all. Unfortunately as the match progressed Plymouth began to pull ahead, eventually winning the contest 22:13. Just getting to the County Finals is no mean feat so a big shout out to Jenny Rhodes, Jude Ford, Allyson Hayes and Jan Hines! Well Done Ladies! Congratulations to Plymouth for the hat-trick too.

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2024 Finals Saturday

Our Finals week-end kicked off today with Kelly Silcox and George Taylor playing Peter Dunstan and Jack Neville in the Open 4-Wood Pairs Final. In a tight game Kelly and George looked to be in trouble with two ends to go but picked up four shots to draw level on the 17th end and took the last to win 17:15.

Jim Evans and Bob Withecombe won the Final of the Mens Drawn Pairs, beating Clive Graves and Mike Down 19:17 in another close contest.

In the afternoon Leanne Evans initially raced away from Tina Miller in the Ladies Singles Final but Tina fought back well, eventually only losing 23:17.

George Taylor was in action again in the mens singles, beating Don Harris 21:12 and Peter Dunstan and Jack Neville made a second appearance, this time in the 2-Wood Pairs against Ken Pike and Ray Teape. Jack looked to have taken the match to an extra end, striking the jack into the ditch on the last end to hold two shots. However with less than a metre to play with, Ken Pike delivered a perfect pressure bowl taking shot and the match 15:12.

With Bacon butties, tea and coffee on tap, a large collection of spectators enjoyed the day. Master of Ceremonies, Richard Dewberry thanked everyone for attending and made special mention of Competitions Secretary Richard Hines for a well organised set of Competitions. He also praised the Kitchen and Bar staff for making sure everyone was well fed and 'watered' and President Graham Stroudley for making the presentations.

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Easter Coffee Morning

Easter coffee morning at Kingsley Indoor Bowling Club. Come and enjoy a tea/coffee and Hot Cross bun for just £1.00 (whilst stocks last)

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Kingsley v Cornwall Patrons

During their visit to Kingsley, Cornwall Patrons put up a good fight but couldn't quite match Kingsleys men on this occasion. Winning only one of the four rinks, the Cornish were gracious in defeat, losing 55:69. Playing on the day's highest scoring rink were Chris Paddon, Don Harris and George Taylor (Skip and Captain). Following the match the players enjoyed a 'bowlers tea', prepared and served by members of Kingsley's Social Committee. To avoid 'jam/cream first' conflict, hot cross buns were included, instead of scones.

Photo - Bowlers tea and raffle in progress

 

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Kingsley v Madeira

A tough day for our ladies in the Foxland League yesterday. Although scores on all rinks were respectable Madeira came out on top, beating us 99:65. There was some good news though, with Sue Atkins, Margaret Headon, Liz Blight and Jan Hines winning their rink at home 23:21.

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Kingsley v. DCIBA Presidents

On Wednesday Kingsley had the pleasure of hosting 'DCIBA Presidents' who had travelled from all over Devon to take on our men across three rinks. In a close fought contest the Presidents held on to win two of the three, recording a victory - Kingsley 55:65 DCIBA Presidents. A bowlers tea rounded off an enjoyable afternoon.

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Devon County Ladies Fours

Kingsley's Ladies played a blinder this week, beating Mid Devon Ladies in the Sector B Final!

Playing on Mid Devon's home green, Jenny Rhodes, Jude Ford, Allyson Hayes and Jan Hines enjoyed a comfortable win 25:11. They are now in the Devon County Ladies Final! Congratulations to all involved.

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Kingsley v Wadebridge

Another fun Saturday friendly with Kingsley entertaining Wadebridge Bowling Club who travelled up from the depths of Cornwall. It was great to welcome a full squad of 16 players - thank you Wadebridge!

With wins on all four rinks, Kingsley made full use of their 'Indoor Club v Outdoor Club' advantage and won comfortably. The final score was Kingsley 97:44 Wadebridge. Top result of the day goes to Jude Ford, Royston Bettison, Pam Stroudley and Conrad Ford who won 28:6.

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Happy New Year!

Kingsley Indoor Bowling Club would like to wish everyone a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!

 

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Seasons Greetings

Seasons greetings to all our bowlers, past, present and future.

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CHRISTMAS BINGO

Come and enjoy. As this is usually well supported it is advisable to book a table if you wish to sit with a particular group of friends.  If so, please let Gill/Mike know asap.

Please note January’s bingo will be on Saturday 20th.

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The Kingsley Shield

 

This Sunday saw two matches played in the Kingsley Shield at Kingsley Indoor Bowls Club.

In a close match between a pair of Parks, Barnstaple's Rock Park and Bideford Victoria Park were neck and neck right up to the final end. With the final score of 63:67 it was Victoria Park who eventually clinched victory.

In the second match of the day it was Barnstaple (Ashleigh Road) who beat Combe Martin 66:59 in another close contest.

The lastest league table can be viewed HERE

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Kingsley IBC Racecourse

25th November saw the first night of racing at Kingsley Indoor Bowls Club

Around 50 people had booked their seats for the first Race Night to be held at Kingsley Indoor Bowls Club.

Punters were treated to six main races followed by a loser's race with eight entrants drawn from all of the losing betting slips.

Five video screens were set up and shouts were heard encouraging the punters horses with cheers and groans as the races progressed. Some saw their horses fall at the first hurdle which almost led to tears, along with some jeers - people can be so sympathetic, can't they.

Altogether a fine and fun evening which, if all the positive comments received show, was enjoyed by everyone present.

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Kingsley v Yeovil

Kingsley Indoor Bowling Club enjoyed a great win in the 'Denny Plate' on Saturday, beating Yeovil 79:78 after an extra end was needed to decide a tied match. With a rinks win and loss both at home and away, the Clubs were closely matched and it was down to Conrad Ford, Richard Dewberry, Martin O'Reilly and George Taylor to break the deadlock in Yeovil which they did on the 22nd end, winning the deciding point despite going down to their opponents 16:19.

Kingsley will now go on to meet Bristol in the Section Semi Finals.

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Kingsley IBC v Rock Park Bowling Club

A fun afternoon took place at Kingsley Indoor Bowling Club today where visitors Rock Park gave Kingsley a scare in a friendly Triples match, winning two of the four rinks. Although Rock Park started slowly, they soon became used to the indoor green and managed to claw their way back to within nine points of the home team. Strongest of the Kingsley Triples were Alan Austin, Richard Penton & Marie Botting (Captain for the day), winning 19:9. The overall final score was Kingsley 71:62 Rock Park.

Pictured are the two teams enjoying some post match refreshment.

 

 

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Kingsley v Combe Martin

Excellent friendly against Combe Martin Bowling Club today. A close match with each team winning two rinks. Final score Kingsley 67:55 Combe Martin

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2023 Macmillan Charity Craft Fair

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our coffee morning on Friday 29th September. £369 was raised for Macmillan Cancer Support, with over £100 from cake sales alone. The arts and crafts stalls were also a great success (see pictures).

It was good to have the support of so many members, and we welcomed some local residents who received our flyers.

Bideford Victoria Park Bowling Club held their end of season supper that evening and raised £56 which they kindly passed to us for inclusion, bringing the total to £425. We have left the donation boxes in the Club for a week for anyone wishing to add a contribution.

Our next coffee morning will be held on Friday 24th November and we look forward to seeing you then.

 

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Based just a short walk from the golden beach and sparkling sea at Westward Ho!, Kingsley IBC has four indoor rinks, a social room, kitchen, bar, changing facilities and toilets.

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Several Summer Competition Finals were played today at Kingsley and results are as follows: 2 Wood pairs - Conrad Ford/Shaun Doherty 24:8 James Crauford/Ron Miller Men's Singles - Conrad Ford 21:13 Ray Teape 4-Wood Pairs - Kay Albery/Charlie Simmons ...

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