Bowls England Ladies squad practice on our carpet in preparation for Women’s Senior British Isles Championships & Senior International Series. 2017Kingsteignton Bowls Club est.1985 nestling in the old country village of Kingsteignton.
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Four trophies up for grabs! Winter Competitions Finals Day @ KBC. March 30th 2025Winner of the Bearne Trophy Mens Singles Kevin Taylor receiving cup from Chair Hilary. Runner up was Stephen Hewett.March 30th 2025Candish Cup Open Singles winner John Saunders receiving his trophy. Runner up was Brian Smith. March 30th 2025Winners of the Ron Hall Mens Pairs shield Bill Beech @ Rik Perfect who beat Martin Redfern & Derek Tout.March 30th 2025KBC bowlers enjoying the Chocolate Santa Roll-up Challenge. 16 Dec. 2024Ken Berry in action during The Chocolate Santa Roll-up Challenge. 16 Dec. 2024
KBC members at Xmas raffle16 Dec. 2024
KBC Xmas raffle & roll-up. Photo shows primary organiser Lizzy Maynard with donated raffle prizes. 16 Dec. 2024Winners of the Berry Cup Mixed Pairs Ellie Riley & Stephen Hewett 22 Sept. 2024Bill Beech busy cooking his BBQ, Finals Day. 22 Sept. 2024Bowlers enjoying Finals Day on a sunny afternoon. 22 Sept. 2024Mens singles Len Hooper Trophy winner Ken Johns, runner up Stephen Hewett 22 Sept. 2024Jackie Carr winner of the Len Hooper Ladies Singles presented by Chairperson Hilary. 22 Sept. 2024Runner up of the ladies Len Hooper Singles Trophy Ellie Riley, presented by Chairperson Hilary 22 Sept.2024Winners of the Ladies Pairs Pam Avery Cup, Margaret Sole & Jaquie Shorter 22 Sept. 2024 The Annual Xmas Mince Pie Challenge.KBC Skipper Bill Beech handing the trophy over to Shalson Captain Cliff Emes/. After a well fought match, Shaldon were victorious on this occasion. Dec. 2021The Squires Cup – Ladies 2 wood finalists. Runner up, Margaret Sole (left) & winner, Jackie Carr. Finals Day 7th April 2024Men’s 2 Wood Pairs winners, Ken Johns & Martin Redfern. Runners up: John Saunders & Stephen Hewett
Finals Day7th April 2024
The Bearne Trohy 2 Wood Challenge winner Rik Perfect (runner up Ken Johns)
Finals Day 7th April 2024
Candish Cup Open Singles winner Kevin Taylor. Runner up was Martin Redfern. Finals Day 7th April 2024The site for new bowls equipment shed. Previous shed dismantled and new base made & laid by Ian Westaway& Steve Maynard. March 2024New Shed assembled by ‘Toby Shed’ workers. March 2024
Steve Maynard employing carpentry skills on new shed. March 2024
Completed fixtures & fittings with all equipment in place. Two air vents were fitted by Barry Crocker. March 2024 All complete. Many thanks to Ian, Steve & Barry. Great work, guys! March 2024Players enjoying refreshments at half time when KBC hosted Shaldon for the Annual Xmas Mince Pie Challenge.
13 Dec. 2023
Presentation of Mince Pie Challenge . Shaldon’s Cliff Emes presenting the trophy back to KBC Skipper Bill Beech. KBC won back the trophy after 3 years, winning 108-79. 13 Dec. 2023Winner of the Kath Adams Cup Ellie Riley (again), presented with the trophy by Kath’s partner David Daniel.
Sept. 2023
Ian Westaway, Alan Witton & Stave Maynard, laying fresh tarmac on pathways around our club house.June 2023Maintenance workers extraordinaire! Ian, Alan & Steve continue to lay tarmac over existing pathways June 2023 , Freshly laid tarmac, which completes maintenance carried out by Ian Westaway, Steve Maynard & Alan Witton. The club is very grateful to these members/workers for their hard work & dedication for the benefit of all members. June 2023The Bonner Rose Bowl finalists Margaret Sole & Rik Perfect. Margaret progressed to beat Rik in the play off by one shot. 14th September 2023The Rose Bowl winner Margaret Sole being presented with the trophy by Club Secretary Lizzie Maynard. 14th September2023 The Len Hooper 4 Wood Singles Champion Rik Perfect. 30th April 2023The Len Hooper 4 wood runner up, Jim Bristowe 30th April 2023The Berry Cup Mixed Pairs winners Hilary Downing & Ken Johns. Runners up were Margaret Hawkings & Rik Perfect. 30th April 2023First stage of green’s carpet rerplacement. Fitters stripping off old carpet. April 3rd 2023Laying of new underlay. 5th April 2023Nearly there! New bowling surface laid and almost ready to bowl on. 10th April 2023KBC bowlers enjoying playing on the top quality All-weather surface. 30th April 2023
KBC Open Day. Kingsteignton Mayor Ron Peart casting the first bowl to open proceedings & to christen our new bowling surface. 30th April 2023
Kevin Taylor in action, eventual 2 wood champion. 30 April 2023.Three wood winner, Bill Beech, being presented by Mayor Ron Peart. 30April 2023Winners of Mens Pairs Kevin Taylor & John Saunders. 30 April 2023All finalists, from left: Lady Mayoress, Stephen Hewett, Bill Beech, kev Taylor, John Saunders & Mayor Ron Peart. Fifth finalist ken Johns not shown. 30 April 2023Committee members with Chairman Dave Freston at Kingsteignton Town Council on occasion of being awarded cheque for £800 towards our all weather benches. April 2018Pupils at St Michael’s School visiting for a day of instruction on our bowls green. May 2018KBC members at Kingsteignton Ram Roast. From left: Jim Coker, Jenny Higham, Rik Perfect, Margaret Hawkings, Marcia Aldworth, Dave Freston, Linda Lamble, Bill Beech & Ron Lamble. May 2018Chairman’s Presentation Lunch. KBC chairman Dave Freston presenting cheque for almost £1500 to Macmillan Nurses rep. from funds raised by KBC throughout year. November 2018Sheila Stokes with lady members to honour Alec Stokes, stalwart member of our club. The cherry tree was planted in Alec’s honour. KBC March 2019Sheila Stokes standing at the cherry tree newly planted in honour of husband Alec. March 2019Sheila with husband Alec, at a hilarious Xmas function.December 2014
Chairperson Lesley Brooks receives cheque for grant from KTC Mayor Ron Peart for KBC improvements. March 2019
Kingsteignton Town Mayor delivering the first bowl at Captain’s Day. KBC April 2019The winning rink on Captain’s Day, from left: Sheila Stokes, Marcia Aldworth & Roy Shapland. Fourth winner was Larry Arreco (not shown). KBC April 2019Dedicated green cleaning team at KBC. April 2019Bill Beech at the Kingsteignton Ram Roasting Fair May 2019Jim Coker with the star prize. Kingsteignton Ram Roasting Fair. May 2019Rose Bowl winner Roy Shapland and runner up Debbie Dobing. June 2019Kingsteignton Town Councillors show off the rink cleaning equipment purchased with a KTC grant, along with KBC committee members. June 2019Winner of Kath Adams Cup, Marcia Aldworth. Runner up was Jaquie Shorter. Trophy presented by Kath’s partner David Daniel. August 2019
Ex Kingsteignton Mayor & KBC rep, Ron Peart with Captain’s Day finalists: Kev Taylor, Ron Milne, Hilary Downing, Margaret Hawkings & Ken Johns. Margaret Sole not shown. Sept2019
Winner of the Mens singles Kev Taylor receives the cup from Deputy Mayor Cllr Beryl Austin. Sept. 2019Winner of the Ladies singles Margaret Hawkings receives the cup from Deputy Mayor Cllr Beryl Austen. Sept. 2019Winners of the Captain’s Day Mixed Pairs, which is also the Annual Berry Cup, Margaret Sole & Ken Johns. Ken Berry, widower of Doreen is far right. Sept. 2019Chairperson’s Presentation Lunch. Showing KBC trophy winners, from left: Kev.Taylor (blue Shirt), Dave Edge, Margaret Hawkings, Cherry Shapland, Marcia Aldworth & Roy Shapland. November 2019Over 55’s Mince Pie Challenge V Shaldon. KBC captain Bill Beech handing the trophy to the Shaldon captain. December 2019
GIFTS FOR THE DESERVING. Secretary Bill Beech & Treasurer Hilary Downing presented with gifts from the club for outstanding work. March 2021
Winner of the Kath Adams Trophy Evelyn Elliott. Cup presented by Kath’s partner David Daniel. August 2021.Winners of the Mixed Pairs/Berry Cup. Rik Perfect & Marcia Aldworth. Summer 2021Winner of the Kath Adams Cup, Elly Riley, being presented with the trophy by David Daniel who was Kath’s partner. Runner up was Jackie Carr. August 2022Men’s singles champion Alan Witton, receiving his trophy from Captain John Saunders.
KBC Finals Day, Sept. 2022
Winners of the Mixed Pairs/Berry Cup Sue Hardy & Ken Johns, receiving the trophy presented by Ken Berry.
KBC Finals Day. Sept. 2022
All winners, from left: Margaret Hawkings Ladies Single Champion; Marcia Aldworth/Jim Bristowe Mixed Pairs runners up (Jim not shown); Sue Hardy/Ken Johns Mixed Pairs winners & Alan Witton Men’s Singles Champion.
KBC Finals Day Sept. 2022
KBC Ladies came runners up in Division 5 of the SDLBL, showing certificate & trophy.
From left: Elly Riley, Margaret Hawkins, Evelyn Elliott, Captain Margaret Sole, Muriel Waldron, Marcia Aldworth, Debbie Dobing & Hilary Dowding.
Presented at KBC AGM Nov. 2022.
Over 55’s Xmas match V Shaldon (Mince Pie Challenge). KBC Skipper Bill Beech handing the trophy over to Shaldon Captain Cliff Emes. December 2022
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Chairman’s Lunch with prize winners. From left: John Wouters, Tony Elliott, Ken Moist, Anne Lonsdale, Bill Beech, Linda Lamble, Chairman Dave Freston, Ray Blair, Roy Shapland & Marcia Aldworth. November 2017Two of the Founder Members of KBC, Doreen
& Ken Berry.
Winners of Kingsteignton in Autumn Bloom. 2007/8.
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