View of our bowling green, nestling in the old village of Kingsteignton. Established 1985Bowls England Ladies squad practice on our carpet in preparation for Women’s Senior British Isles Championships & Senior International Series. 2017Chairman’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. Nov. 2017Committee members with Chairman Dave Freston at Kingsteignton Town Council on occasion of being awarded cheque for £800 towards our all weather benches. APRIL 2018 Pupils 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 2018 Sheila Stokes standing next to Alec’s cherry tree. MARCH 2019 Sheila Stokes with lady members to honour Alec Stokes, stalwart member of our club. The cherry tree was planted in Alec’s honour. KBC MARCH 2019
This photo shows Sheila & Alec Stokes who hosted the KBC social evenings, taken during a hilarious Xmas event at the club. DECEMBER 2014
Chairperson Lesley Brooks receives cheque for grant from KTC Mayor Ron Peart for KBC improvements. MARCH 2019Kingsteignton 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 2019
Bill 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. SEPT. 2019
Winner of the Mens singles Kev Taylor receives the cup from Deputy Mayor Cllr Beryl Austin. SEPT. 2019 Winner 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 2021Winner 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 2021Annual Xmas Challenge (Over 55’s – Mince Pie Challenge) V Shaldon. KBC Captain Bill Beech with Shaldon Captain. DEC. 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 2022
Men’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.
Carpet fitters stripping off old carpet April 3rd 2023.
Laying of new underlay 5th April 2023
Nearly there! New bowling surface laid & almost ready to bowl on 10th April 2023
Bowlers enjoy playing on the new all-weather carpet. 30 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
Finalists – from left: Lady Mayoress June Peart, then: Stephen Hewitt, Bill Beech, Kev Taylor, John Saunders & Mayor Ron Peart., (fifth finalist, Ken Johns not shown)
30th April 2023
Kevin Taylor in action, who went on to be 2 wood champion. 30th April 2023
Winner of the 3 wood competition, Bill Beech, being presented by Mayor Ron Peart.
30th April 2023
Men’s Pairs Champions, Kev Taylor & John Saunders, being presented by Mayor Peart.
30th April 2023
Two of the Founder Members of KBC, Doreen
& Ken Berry.
Winners of Kingsteignton in Autumn Bloom. 2007/8.