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Short Mat Match Report: we 25/10/26 Final Match Report for 2026 Twilight Bowls Match Report: we 20/09/26 Match Report: we 13/09/26

Short Mat Match Report: we 25/10/26

Sunday 25th October 2026 3:05 pm
Match Reports, Short Mat

For those that are new to the club, the Short Mat Section has entered 4 teams into the East Kent Short Mat League this year. The league comprises 28 teams from 14 clubs, playing 2 wood triples both home and away, over 15 ends. There are 6 league points awarded for each match: 2 points for each winning mat, or 1 point each for a draw, plus 2 points for the highest overall combined score.

Final Match Report for 2026

Monday 28th September 2026 1:17 pm
Match Reports

56 members attended the Herne Bay Bowls club final day mixed drive. The event was won by the triple of Val Miller, Simon Child and Tony Rowson. Bay completed their match season with a 39 shot win at Ashford.

Match Report: we 20/09/26

Monday 21st September 2026 12:01 pm
Match Reports

In the final Catherine Wheeler league game of the season Herne Bay only managed to win 1 of the 6 triples played against Chislet. A fine win of 36-6 by the triple of Janet Packman, Christine Stuart and Dennis Plunkett gave Bay the 5 points by winning the overall score by 3 shots. Bay travelled to Greenhithe and came away with a 2 shot win over Empire.

Match Report: we 13/09/26

Monday 14th September 2026 11:19 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay played 3 friendly mixed games during the past week. Bay won 2 of the 5 triples played against Lenham and lost by 9 shots. They suffered a 28 shot loss away at Duke of Kent Court but won the home game against Hesketh Park by 9 shots helped by a 25-5 win for Tracy Bishop, Janet Procter, Dave Knight and Peter Bampton.

Finals Weekend Results and Match Report: we 06/09/26

Monday 7th September 2026 1:16 pm
Match Reports, Club Competitions

Herne Bay held their annual club finals over the weekend with the main competitions won by Bill Robb (pictured) beating Joe Kelly 21-7 in the men’s championship singles and Steph Crates (pictured) beating Mary Watson 21-4 in the ladies championship singles.

Match Report: we 30/08/26

Monday 31st August 2026 1:14 pm
Match Reports

The Annual Bernard Annand Finals were held at Herne Bay. In the Trophy event for non Kent County Badge winners, in the semi finals Folkestone Park beat Thanet 28-27 and Ramsgate beat Canterbury 37-27. In the final Ramsgate (pictured) beat Folkestone Park 42-30. In the semi finals of the Shield event Herne Bay beat St Lawrence 41-31 and Lenham beat Charing on an extra end. Lenham won the final against Herne Bay 39-29.
Bay won the Centenary cup against Faversham. Bay had won the away leg by 5 shots and added to it with a 18 shot home win. Bay won all the 4 home friendlies played but lost away at Cobham.

Club Mixed Triples Round Robin Results

Monday 24th August 2026 1:39 pm
Match Reports, Club Competitions

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Club Mixed Triples Competition at the weekend. It was a well-supported event and an enjoyable afternoon of bowls, and we are very grateful to all those who entered and helped the competition run so smoothly.

Match Report: we 23/08/26

Monday 24th August 2026 12:23 pm
Match Reports

Playing in the National championships at Royal Leamington Spa, representing Kent, the Herne Bay fours team of Alfie Lewis, Grant Allen, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly unfortunately lost their first round game 11-13 against Dorset. In a very close game the Bay quartet led early on and held 5 shots on the 5th end, only for the Dorset skip to kill the end with his last wood. Trailing 9-11 starting the 15th end Bay held 4 shots but with his last wood the Dorset skip took a lucky deflection off an outside wood that then rolled in for shot. Luck was truly against the Kent four and they were unable to close the gap on the final 3 ends.
Bay retained their Forest of Blean league title with a 35 shot win over Birchington. The seven and a half points gained gave Bay the title by 5 points.

A Successful Centenary Open Tournament

Wednesday 19th August 2026 11:03 am
Match Reports, Centenary

Herne Bay held a 2 day £2000 open pairs competition celebrating the centenary of the club. The format was a group stage on day 1 with the 10 group winners and 6 best runners up playing on a knockout basis on day 2. The final was between pairs from St. Lawrence with Ken Weyand and Dex Weyand beating Darren Burton and Sam Bellem in the 11 end final by 13-6. The winners received £500 each and the runners up £200 each. There was also prize money for the defeated quarter and semi finalists.
In the Forest of Blean league Bay were surprisingly beaten by 9 shots away at Boughton and only picked up 3 of the 8 available points. Bay go into their final match against Birchington needing 4 points to be sure of retaining their league title.

Fight Back by Crates just Fails

Sunday 9th August 2026 10:20 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay bowler Steph Crates was beaten on the penultimate end of her Kent County 2 wood singles final against Paige Dennis of Blackheath and Greenwich bowls club held at Empire bowls club, Greenhithe. After a slow start in the 21 end final, Crates trailed 3-12 after 11 ends and 6-14 after 14 ends. A strong rally pulled her back to within 2 shots at 12-14 after 19 ends only for Dennis to get the shot she needed to win the match on the 20th end.
On the domestic front Bay beat nearest challengers Canterbury by 26 shots to go four and a half points ahead in the Forest of Blean league with 2 games to go.
In the Catherine Wheeler mixed league Bay had a 14 shot defeat at Boughton but beat Thanet at home by 55 shots giving them 15 of the 17 available points.

Herne Bay Four Triumph In County Final

Monday 3rd August 2026 1:06 pm
Match Reports, County

Herne Bay bowlers Alfie Lewis, Grant Allen, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly were crowned County 4’s champions in a hard fought victory over St. Lawrence 19-13 at Horton Kirby Bowls club. St Lawrence led 5-3 in the early stages of the game but picking up 5 shots on the 7th end enabled Bay to edge ahead 8-7. Bay continued to edge ahead and at one stage led 15-8. St Lawrence staged a mini fight back and reduced the Deficit to 3 shots. Bay managed to gain a further 2 shots and were leading by 5 starting the last end ran out winners by 6 shots. They now represent Kent in the National Championships and will play against Dorset at Leamington Spa on 20 August.
In the Forest of Blean league Bay maintained their lead at the top with a 27 shots and were win over Aylesham & Snowdown winning 6 of the 8 available points.
The ladies played a match against Kent County Women’s Bowling Association marking the Centenary of the club. Bay only managed to win 1 and draw 1 of the 7 rinks played but a good day was had by all.

Bay foursome reach County Final

Monday 27th July 2026 11:48 am
Match Reports

The Herne Bay 4’s of Alfie Lewis, Grant Allen, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly got to the County Final in dramatic fashion at Empire Bowls Club, Greenhithe. In the morning quarter final the Bay 4 were trailing 14-2 to Blackheath and Greenwich. They gradually reduced the deficit but were still 4 shots adrift starting the final end when the fight back reaped its reward with them picking up 5 shots to win the match. In the afternoon semi final they were paired against Appleyard bowls club and were always in the lead finally winning 17-10. They will play the Final on Sunday 2 August against St. Lawrence at Horton Kirby Bowls club.
A win in the East Kent mixed triples league at home to Minster was followed by a heavy defeat against Thanet.
Bay won all 3 mixed friendlies that they played.

Steph Crates Progresses to Two-Wood County Final

Monday 20th July 2026 11:24 am
Match Reports

Steph Crates progressed to the County Final of the 2 wood singles with a 14-7 win over Jo Cartwright (Grosvenor Bowls club) in the semi final played at Lenham. In the men’s 2 wood singles semi final Grant Allen lost a close contest to Joe Sanford (West Wickham Bowls club) 14-15. Bay progressed in the Cox cup with a 29 shot win over Boughton and will play Folkestone Park in the next round. In the Bernard Annand Shield double 4’s Bay were trailing Ramsgate by 9 shots after 12 ends but fought back to win narrowly on the extra end played.

Bay Maintain Narrow Lead in FOB

Monday 13th July 2026 1:00 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay maintained a narrow lead at the head of the Forest of Blean league with a 43 shot win over Faversham winning 7 of the 8 match points. Bay travelled to Whitstable in the Catherine Wheeler league and shocked the leaders with a 1 shot win and 11 of the 16 available points.

A Good Week for Herne Bay in the County Competitions

Monday 6th July 2026 10:35 am
Match Reports

A good week for Herne Bay in the Kent County Divisional Finals. Grant Allen beat Jason Avery (Folkestone Park) 15-6 in the 2 wood singles. Alfie Lewis, Grant Allen, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly beat Folkestone Town 29-13 in the 4’s and Steph Crates won the Ladies 2 wood against Alison Manby (Thanet) on an extra end 17-15. The triple of Russell, Brian Bridges and Ian Robb lost to a strong St Lawrence triple 8-17.

Herne Bay Retain Millennium Cup Title

Monday 6th July 2026 10:29 am
Match Reports

In the Forest of Blean Millennium cup 1 day event held at Canterbury, Herne Bay retained the cup they won last season. Pictured: Herne Bay Captain Tony Knibbs and team with the Millennium club which they successfully defended.
Bay remain top of the Forest of Blean league picking up 6 of the 8 available points against Birchington.

Match Report: we 28/06/26

Monday 29th June 2026 10:20 am
Match Reports

It was a good week for Herne Bay men in the Divisional semi finals of the Kent County competitions. In the 2 wood Grant Allen beat Keith Gates of Hythe 17-7 and will play Jason Avery of Folkestone Park in the final. Russell Cooper, Brian Bridges and Ian Robb beat an Aylesham and Snowdown team 17-16 in the triples and will play St. Lawrence in the final. Alfie Lewis, Grant Allen, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly had a 15-13 win over Sandwich in the 4’s and will be playing Folkestone Town in the final. Grant Allen lost his 4 wood singles semi final to Shaun McCaughan of Sandwich. In the Forest of Blean league Bay beat Boughton by 40 shots to maintain their lead at the top of the league. The ladies lost a close encounter with Sandwich by 4 shots.

Bay through to National Area Final

Monday 22nd June 2026 2:49 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay are through to the Kent Area Final of the National Club Double 4’s with a 4 shot win over St. Lawrence. They will now play Appleyard at a neutral venue. The ladies visited St. Margarets in the National Top club. Bay won the pairs and triples but lost the singles and fours but had a 9 shot overall victory and are now home to Sandwich in the next round. Both teams won 3 of the 6 rinks played in the match against the Kent County Presidents team, with Bay losing by 42 shots.

Match Report: we 14/06/26

Monday 15th June 2026 6:04 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay are through to the Area semi finals of the National club double fours after beating Sandwich ‘B’ by 6 shots. They are now home to St. Lawrence at 6pm on Sunday 21 June. In the East Kent Mixed Triples league Bay managed to get a 5 shot victory at Ramsgate. In the Thanet league division 1 the Herne Bay ‘A’ team won both triples at home to Westbrook and picked up the maximum 6 points. They then won 1 triple and lost the other against Minster but lost the overall score.

Match Report: we 07/06/26

Tuesday 9th June 2026 12:04 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay are through to the Kent quarter final stage of the Top Club are winning 3 of the 5 disciplines at Lenham and will be at home to Marden. The wins were in 2 wood singles, triples and pairs which was won by 1 shot in a dramatic last end. In the East Kent Mixed Triples league the trip to Thanet ended in a 1 shot defeat with both sides winning 3 triples. In the same league Bay beat Canterbury by 40 shots picking up 6 of the available 8 league points. Bay managed a 1 shot victory in the mixed match played at Chatham.

Match Report: we 31/05/26

Monday 1st June 2026 1:45 pm
Match Reports, Centenary

Stephanie Crates won through to the Kent County Divisional final of the 2 wood singles in the Kent County 2 wood day held at Herne Bay. The final will be played at Canterbury Bowls club on Sunday 5th July. Herne Bay progressed to the 3rd round of the Club 2 fours with a 30-29 win away at Dane Park. In a very close contest Bay were behind starting the last end but managed to turn things round. Bay will be home to Sandwich in the next round. In the East Kent mixed triples league Bay won 2 and lost 2 of the 4 triples played at Barham with Bay getting the 2 bonus points by winning overall by 3 shots. Bay lost both Catherine Wheeler league games away at Westbrook and Broadstairs. The club visited the Royal Household at Windsor (pictured) as part of their Centenary celebrations and came away with a 7 shot win. To enable everybody that wanted to play in the game 6 couples played half a match.

Match Report: we 24/05/26

Tuesday 26th May 2026 9:26 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay suffered a surprise 3 shot defeat in the Forest of Blean league game at Aylesham. Defeats were also had in mixed triples league games against Birchington and Whitstable. The latter being by 1 shot. In men, lady and mixed friendlies Bay won all 4 games played.

Match Report: we 17/05/26

Monday 18th May 2026 10:41 am
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Herne Bay progressed to the next round of the National Top club event beating Maidstone in all 5 disciplines played. They will be away to either Lenham or Bearstead in the next round. Although winning 3 and drawing 1 of the 6 triples played in the Forest of Blean league game at Canterbury, Bay lost the overall shot score by 14 so only managed to pick up 3 and a half points. In their first East Kent mixed triples league game of the season Bay travelled to Ashford Town and won 4 of the 6 triples played picking up 6 league points in the process. The ladies game at Whitstable was reduced to 10 ends due to some heavy rain showers with Whitstable winning by 21 shots.

Match Report: we 10/05/26

Sunday 10th May 2026 2:01 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay went top of the Forest of Blean league with a convincing 31 shot victory against Whitstable. With Bay winning 5 of the 6 triples they picked up 7 of the 8 available points. Bay went down by 10 shots in the mixed league game against Birchington. In the first leg of the mixed trophy game Bay only managed to win 2 of the 6 triples and will go to Kearsney in July with an 11 shot deficit.

Match Report: we 03/05/26

Monday 4th May 2026 8:51 pm
Match Reports

In the National Club double rink Herne Bay progressed to the next round with a win on both 4’s against St. Lawrence ‘B’. In the Forest of Blean league Bay commenced the season with a 26 shot win at Faversham. Before the game league Chairperson Alan Jordan presented Herne Bay with the trophy for winning the league last season.
Bay lost the first leg of the annual Trophy match at Deal by 7 shots. The club won both of the mixed match friendlies that were played against Manor House and Cobham.

Centenary Year: Opening Day

Monday 13th April 2026 10:24 am
Match Reports, Centenary

Following the hoisting of the new club flag, which marks our centenary year, a successful opening day saw almost 60 members taking part in the opening drive. With the majority wearing the new club uniform, the afternoon started with a spider which was won by Fran Hollingsbee.

Short Mat Triples Competition Report

Tuesday 10th March 2026 6:39 pm
Match Reports, Short Mat, Club Competitions

The final short mat competition of the season took place on Saturday. It was great to see so many people, especially new members, enjoying playing or watching the game.

Final Short Mat Match Report: we 01/03/26

Monday 2nd March 2026 1:05 pm
Match Reports, Short Mat

Spitfires vs Aylesham Starlings 26.2.26 (Home) The Spitfires have had a stroke of good fortune this week. A discrepancy in the league table was identified which was to Spitfires benefit. Points earned at their match against Canterbury Bells had not been added. This meant 4 points were due and when added brought their total to 39 points before today’s match. This took the pressure off Spitfires and took them out of the relegation zone.

Short Mat Singles Competition Report

Tuesday 24th February 2026 6:58 pm
Match Reports, Short Mat, Club Competitions

The first HBBC Short Mat Singles Competition took place on Saturday. A very long but enjoyable day was had by all. Many thanks are needed: firstly, to all those that took part to make the day an enjoyable event, special thanks go to Glenis McNeely, Chris Stuart and Vicky Lewis who stood in at the last minute to replace people who withdrew for various reasons. Secondly, to all members who kindly came to cheer on the competitors, your support added greatly to the atmosphere of the occasion and was appreciated by all, so thank you.

Short Mat Match Report: we 22/02/26

Friday 20th February 2026 11:00 am
Match Reports, Short Mat

17/2/26 Lancasters vs Boughton Courtenays (Home) The Lancasters played the home leg of their last fixture of the Short Mat Season on Tuesday. Addy Sanni, Shaun Green and Dave Prior unusually played on the Blue Mat but had a very strong game winning by 20 points to 8. On the red mat, Jane Lee, Dave and Chris Stuart had a very close game. After 13 ends they stood 9-14 down; but dug deep to score 5 points in the last two ends to draw the game. Lancasters took 5 Leagues points from the 6 available for the game. This moved Lancasters into 4^th position in Division 3, just 3 points behind 3^rd position. The final return, away match will be played next week.

Short Mat Match Report: we 15/02/26

Friday 20th February 2026 10:58 am
Match Reports, Short Mat

Hurricanes vs Swalecliffe Seagulls 9/2/26 (Home) With their final two games having been voided by the withdrawal of ARCA from the league earlier in the season, the Hurricanes played their last match of the Short Mat League and had a runaway win against the Seagulls at home on Monday. Jacqui Cooper, Angie and Brian Gisby won eleven of the fifteen ends with a final score of 28-5 whilst Dave McNeely, Dave Knight and Russell Cooper won twelve of their fifteen ends to win by 30 points to 3. The overall score of 58-8 gave the Hurricanes the 6 match points they needed to secure the top spot in the Division. They can now not be beaten even if the two closest teams win all of their remaining games. Well done Hurricanes, Division one Champions!

Short Mat Match Report: we 08/02/26

Tuesday 10th February 2026 10:28 am
Match Reports, Short Mat

After a two week break all three teams were eager to return to play.

Short Mat Match Report: we 18/01/26

Sunday 25th January 2026 8:06 pm
Match Reports, Short Mat

12/1/26 Hurricanes vs Sturry Squirrels (home) With two games to play this week, both home & away, Hurricanes hosted Sturry Squirrels on Monday. With Jacqui Cooper, Angie & Brian Gisby on the blue mat and Dave Knight, Dave McNeely & Russell Cooper on the red mat, both teams secured runaway victories over the Squirrels 26-4 and 26-8 (including a ‘hot shot’) respectively. This maintains the Hurricanes top position in League Division 1.

Short Mat Match Report: we 11/01/26

Monday 12th January 2026 11:14 pm
Match Reports, Short Mat

Aylesham Magpies vs Spitfires 6/1/26 Having not played since the beginning of December, the Spitfires were eager to restart their matches in the short mat league, playing away to Aylesham on Tuesday. Aylesham play mat on mat; this makes the mats slower which can make it more challenging for us as we play on very fast mats. Spitfires took 2 points from the match with Jane Chubb, Derek Hewett and Colin Tobutt winning 14 – 11. Unfortunately, Maureen Tobutt, Marianne & John Offer struggled with the pace, losing 17-6. Hopefully they will pick up points on the return match next Thursday. Spitfires are standing 4^th place in Division 2 with 25 points.

Short Mat Match Report: we 21/12/25

Sunday 21st December 2025 3:17 pm
Match Reports, Short Mat

15/12 Hurricanes vs Broadstairs Buzzards (Home) Hurricanes played host to the Buzzards on Monday evening. Having won the away match 0-6 last week, Hurricanes felt secure in having a strong position for the home leg. On the blue mat Jacqui Cooper, Dave McNeely and Brian Gisby got off to a very strong start only dropping 1 point in the first 11 ends. They went on to win 20-4. On the red mat however it was a close-run game. Dave Knight, Angie Gisby and Russell Cooper made a strong start, but the Buzzards pulled back in the mid-section of the game to overtake the Hurricanes, leading 6-10 with 3 ends to go. Fortunately, the Hurricanes listened to their skip who urged them for 3 strong ends to finish. They picked up 2 points on each to take the game. Final score 12-10 to Hurricanes. This was an important win, Hurricanes keep the top spot, against the Capel Kiwis who lost their game to the Swalecliffe Oysters during the week. This keeps the pressure on the Kiwis who now only have one game in hand with the Hurricanes just 1 point ahead. All to pay for in the second half of the season.

Short Mat Match Report: we 14/12/25

Tuesday 16th December 2025 6:51 pm
Match Reports, Short Mat

Division 1- Hurricanes vs Broadstairs Buzzards 9/12/25 (Away) Hurricanes faced Broadstairs Buzzards away this week on Tuesday. On arrival at Broadstairs, you are faced with two mats laid on board and pushed right to the end of the clubhouse, there is nowhere to stand other than at the sides of the mats. This can be a bit off-putting as you can see people to the side of you as you bowl. Despite this Hurricanes secured a decisive victory (33-10) which solidified their top position in the League. Match points 0-6 to Hurricanes which maintains their lead on 37 points, closely followed by Capel Kiwis on 30 points with games in hand.

Short Mat Match Report: we 08/12/25

Monday 8th December 2025 12:53 pm
Match Reports, Short Mat

1/12/25 Hurricanes vs Boughton Acorns (Home) The Hurricanes played their first match of the week against Boughton Acorns at home. Dave Knight, Brian Bridges and Russell Cooper got off to a terrible start on the red mat, going 8-0 down after just five ends. Fortunately, they then scored a 5 which brought them back into the game. From then on, the tables turned and the home team won 6 of the next ten ends, each with a score of 2, 3 or 4 totally reversing the trend. Final score 21-12 to Hurricanes.

Short Mat Match Report: we 30/11/25

Monday 1st December 2025 11:05 am
Match Reports, Short Mat

24 /11 Barham Bears vs Spitfires On Monday Spitfires visited Barham. Pat Knight, Marianne and John Offer got off to a slow start but managed to win 7 of the 15 ends. Unfortunately, the Bears had the greater shot difference winning 22-15. Spitfires second team struggled with the Barham mats and went down 15-10. No excuses but Spitfires reported that the floor at Barham had been re-laid and there was a physical drop between the original part of the hall and the extension which meant going up or down a lump in the middle of the mats. This must have made playing there very challenging. Match points 6-0 to the Bears. Despite their loss Spitfires maintained their fourth position in Division 2.

Short Mat Match Report: we 23/11/25

Monday 24th November 2025 11:47 am
Match Reports, Short Mat

Barham Berches vs Lancasters (Away 17/11) With Jane Lee away and Christine out until after Christmas the gauntlet fell to the remaining team members to play the first of two Lancaster games this week. Unfortunately both triples struggled with the slow mats away and the Berches won 6-0.

Short Mat Match Report: we 16/11/25

Wednesday 19th November 2025 9:36 am
Match Reports, Short Mat

Capel Kiwis vs Hurricanes (Away 13/11): Capel le Ferne is the furthest away venue of the league and it is also one of the most difficult in the calendar as they have very strong players. In addition, Capel had new mats which proved to be quite challenging. Despite their best-efforts Hurricanes lost 6-0 but maintained their top position in Division One.
Spitfires vs Sturry Seals (Home 13/11): Sturry bought 16 visitors with them to view the match which may have seemed overwhelming and intimidating but the Spitfires took it in their stride. Pat Knight, Jane Chubb and Derek Hewett dominated their match winning 11 of the 15 ends with a score of 24-8. Whilst on the second mat Maureen Tobutt, Pauline Hougham & Colin Tobutt won 9 ends out the 15 with a score of 20-7 overall. Final result 6-0 to Spitfires moving them up in the table to 5th.

Short Mat Match Report: we 09/11/25

Wednesday 12th November 2025 11:13 am
Match Reports, Short Mat

In the return matches, Lancasters were first up playing against Boughton Challengers at home on Tuesday 4/11. On the blue mat with a change of position, Graham Packman played skip to Jane Lee's lead and Janet Packman two, they won 6 of the fifteen ends, unfortunately going down 15-9. On the red mat, with Dave Prior this time taking Chris Stuart's place as skip, with Pam Head 2 and Dave Stuart lead they made a tremendous start being 11-1 up after 6 ends. Unfortunately, they then dropped the next five ends but maintained the lead 11-10 after 11. The last 4 ends were neck and neck with each team winning two ends and each picking up 3 points. This meant the Lancasters held the lead overall by one point to win the red mat 14-13. Unfortunately, the bigger point difference on the blue meant the Boughton Challengers took the overall points. Final score 4 points Challengers, 2 points Lancasters.

Short Mat Match Report: we 02/11/25

Wednesday 12th November 2025 11:13 am
Match Reports, Short Mat

The Hurricanes played their home match against the first of the two Swalecliffe sides in division one on Monday evening 27/10. Dave Knight, Brian Bridges & Russell Cooper were victorious over the Swalecliffe Oysters 21-6 on the red mat, whilst on the blue mat, it was neck and neck for 10 ends before Jacqui Cooper, Dave McNeely & Brian Gisby let it slip to go down 13-8. Thanks to the decisive victory on the red mat, the combined score meant Hurricanes took 4 points to the Oysters 2. In the division, Hurricanes and Oysters are tied at the top, both with 10 points, however, Hurricanes have only played 2 games to the Oysters 3, so maintain first place for now.

Short Mat Season Opener Match Report

Monday 27th October 2025 10:55 am
Match Reports, Short Mat

Our teams have had a mixed start to the season.
Fixture 1: Spitfires were first up playing Minter Hinds away. Unfortunately, Minster won both mats (28-4 & 25-6) so took the 6 points, but Spitfires are hoping to fare better in the home return match.

Final Match Report of 2025

Sunday 28th September 2025 12:18 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay completed their 2025 match season with a 13 shot win at Ash. 48 members attended the final day mixed drive won by the triple of Pat Knight, Richie Callanan and Jeff Graham.

Match Report: we 21/09/25

Monday 22nd September 2025 9:00 am
Match Reports

The Herne Bay men played against the Herne Bay ladies in the annual memorial game with the men running out winners by 155 shots to 115 shots. There was a comfortable 26 shots victory for the men at Whitstable but a 1 shot defeat in the away mixed game at Empire.

Match Report: we 14/09/25

Monday 15th September 2025 10:17 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay won both home mixed friendlies against Lenham and Maidstone but lost a close encounter at Duke of Kent by 4 shots.

Finals Weekend Results and Match Report: we 07/09/25

Monday 8th September 2025 11:38 am
Match Reports, Club Competitions

Herne Bay Bowls club had their club finals on Saturday and Sunday. Grant Allen won the men’s championship singles beating Joe Kelly 21-16. The ladies championship singles winner was Mary Watson beating Sylvia Sweeting 21-12. The Ladies won at Sandwich by 2 shots and having already won the home leg retained the ‘Rolling Pin’ that is played for each year.

Match Report: we 31/08/25

Thursday 4th September 2025 11:22 am
Match Reports

The annual Bernard Annand Tournament Finals were played at Herne Bay Bowls Club. The Trophy final was won by Broadstairs (pictured) beating Lenham 29-27 in a match that went down to the final end. The Shield Final was won by Birchington who beat Canterbury 35-28. Herne Bay lost 4 of the 5 friendlies played the sole victory being a 110 shot win over St. Chads where the triple of Dave Knight, Ellen Foster and Chris Dawson won 47-2.

Match Report: we 24/08/25

Monday 25th August 2025 11:18 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay lost the overall shot score by 4 in their final East Kent Mixed Triples league fixture at home to Faversham. Bay secured a 41 shots in their win over Boughton in the Catherine Wheeler League gaining 15 of the 17 available points. Bay won all 3 mixed friendly matches played during the week. In the annual ladies Captain versus Vice Captain challenge Captain Pam Heads team won 104-101.

Grant's Close Battle in the Nationals

Sunday 17th August 2025 8:07 pm
Match Reports, National

Herne Bay bowler Grant Allen beat opponents from Devon, Worcestershire and Northumberland to reach the quarter final stage of the 2 wood singles at the English National championships held at Leamington Spa. His quarter final was a close affair with the scores level at the allotted 21 ends resulting in an extra end decider being played which unfortunately Grant was unable to win. Bay were beaten by 28 shots at Birchington in the East Kent mixed triples league but beaten by Chislet by 103 shots to pick up 15 of the 17 available points in the Catherine Wheeler league. Bay won both away friendly games at Metropolitan Police and Woodlands Park.

Match Report: we 10/08/25

Monday 11th August 2025 10:38 am
Match Reports

Captain John Holland’s team were beaten by Vice Captain Tony Knibb’s team in the traditional annual challenge match with 48 bowlers taking part. Bay had a convincing 42 shot win at Boughton in the Catherine Wheeler league. The ladies completed their Heron league season winning both triples against Boughton.

County 2 Wood Success for Allen

Monday 4th August 2025 12:47 pm
Match Reports, Men's, County

Herne Bay bowler Grant Allen won the Kent County 2 wood final on Sunday. Playing at West Wickham Bowls club he beat Paul Quinney of Chatham Bowls club 15-5. He will now play in the National finals at Leamington with his first game being against Simon Jefferies of Devon on 13th August. Bay finished the season as champions in the Forest of Blean league but with a slightly under strength team lost by 33 shots in their final game at Birchington. In the East Kent mixed triples league Bay moved into second place winning 4 triples and by 8 shots at Canterbury to pick up 6 of the 8 available points.

Match Report: we 27/07/25

Monday 28th July 2025 9:32 am
Match Reports

Competing in the latter stages of the County competition the Herne Bay triple of Chris Dawson, Joe Kelly and Grant Allen won their quarter final against VCD but lost the semi final to Appleyard. Bay were confirmed winners of the Forest of Blean league with one game remaining winning all of the 6 triples played against Faversham. Bay managed to win the overall score against Thanet in the East Kent Mixed Triples league by 8 shots. Ray Chipperfield, Lyn Phillips and Bill Robb were losing 4-15 after 11 ends but staged a remarkable recovery to win 22-16. There were big wins for Jacqui Cooper, Peter Bampton, John Holland 22-11 and Peter Mann, Ronnie Phillips, Tony Bishop 24-10 giving Bay 5 of the 8 points available.

Allen into Kent 2 Wood Final

Monday 21st July 2025 11:24 am
Match Reports

Grant Allen is through to the Kent County final of the 2 wood singles competition. In the semi final held at Folkestone bowls club he comfortably beat his opponent Paul Clare of Swanley bowls club 17-1. The final will be held at West Wickham bowls club on Sunday 3rd August. Bay had a 5-3 points victory away to Canterbury in the Forest of Blean league and just need 2 points to secure the title. Bay won their final 2 matches in the Thanet Combination league winning the title in the process and remained unbeaten in all 14 games played.

Match Report: we 13/07/25

Monday 14th July 2025 11:16 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay’s Chris Dawson, Dave Mason and Grant Allen are through to the Kent County quarter final of the triples to be played at Halls bowling club on Saturday 26 July. They won their Kent Divisional final 21-14 against a strong Sandwich triple. Elliot Jones was defeated 21-8 in his unbadged singles final. Bay picked up the full 8 points in their 74 shot demolition of Whitstable and are now 12 points clear at the top of the Forest of Blean league. In the East Kent mixed Triples league Bay won 5 of the 6 triples played at home to Ramsgate. In the away game at Ashford Town rink honours were shared 3 each but Bay picked up the 2 extra points by winning the overall by 17 shots. Mixed results in the Catherine Wheeler league with a convincing win at home to Whitstable followed by a heavy defeat at Ramsgate.

Herne Bay win Millennium Cup

Sunday 6th July 2025 7:18 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay were victors in the Forest of Blean annual one day Millennium Cup event held at Boughton bowls club. Dave Knight, Elliot Jones and Tony Knibbs won all of the 5 games that they played and were well supported by Ged Higgins, Stuart Emert and Chris Dawson who won 2 and drew 1 of their 5 games giving Bay a 27 point haul in the event, 2 points ahead of runners up Canterbury.
It was a mixed week for Herne Bay bowlers in Kent County competitions. Chris Dawson, Dave Mason and Grant Allen are through to the Divisional final of the triples. Elliot Jones won his unbadged singles semi final and will now meet Tom Attaway of Canterbury in the final. Alfie Lewis and Ian Robb were defeated in the pairs semi finals and Lewis and Robb along with Elliot Jones and Scott Whiting lost in the semi final of the fours. In the Ladies competitions the fours of Chris Stuart, Pam Head, Jill Tipper and Lyn Phillips and Yvie Mann, Jane Chubb, Marianne Offer and Joyce Whitlock were both defeated at the semi final stage.
Bay picked up 7 of the 8 available points in a 20 shot Forest of Blean league win at Boughton and remain 8 points clear at the head of the table.

Match Report: we 29/06/25

Monday 30th June 2025 9:09 am
Match Reports

Several of Herne Bay’s men and ladies have advanced to the latter stages of the Kent County Divisional competitions. Grant Allen is in the final of the 2 wood singles and the following are through to semi finals. Alfie Lewis and Ian Robb in the pairs, Dave Mason, Chris Dawson and Grant Allen in the triples. Elliot Jones, Alfie Lewis, Scott Whiting and Ian Robb in the fours. Elliot Jones is also in the semi final of the unbadged singles. In the Ladies competitions Chris Stuart, Pam Head, Jill Tipper and Lyn Phillips are in the semi final of the fours as are Yvie Mann, Jane Chubb, Marianne Offer and Joyce Whitlock.

Match Report: we 22/06/25

Monday 23rd June 2025 11:01 am
Match Reports

Winning 5 of the 6 triples played at Faversham enabled Bay to pick up 7 league points giving them a 4 point lead at the head of the Forest of Blean league. Mixed fortunes for Bay in the Catherine Wheeler league. A 34 shot victory at home to Westbrook earned Bay 14 of the 17 available points. Although winning 4 of the 6 triples at Thanet the hosts beat Bay overall by 25 shots limiting Bay to only 8 of the 17 points.

Match Report: we 15/06/25

Monday 16th June 2025 11:34 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay progressed to the area semi finals of the National club 2 fours with a resounding win away at Marden. They will now be away to Kearsney. Bay are also in the area semi finals of the National Tony Allcock mixed fours competition with a 16 shot victory over Thanet. They will now be at home to Birchington. Elliot Jones is through to the Divisional semi finals of the badged singles. In the East Kent Mixed Triples league rink honours at Ramsgate were 3 each with Bay winning the overall by just 2 shots. Fortunes were reversed when Ramsgate were the visitors in the Catherine Wheeler league winning by 11 shots.

Match Report: we 08/06/25

Monday 9th June 2025 10:18 am
Match Reports

Although winning 4 of the 6 triples played, league points were shared 4-4 in the match at Thanet in the East Kent Mixed Tripes as the hosts got bonus points for winning the overall score. A 30 shot victory over Canterbury enabled Bay to pick up 6 of the 8 available points. Bay won the friendly mixed match away at Chatham by 4 shots. The ladies had a convincing 45 shot win over local rivals Whitstable.

Herne Bay Triumph in Close National Contest

Monday 2nd June 2025 9:52 am
Match Reports

In a tense encounter Herne Bay got over the line with a 4 shot victory over a strong Sandwich team in the National Club Double 4’s. Alfie Lewis, Scott Whiting, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly won 18-11 while the four of Chris Dawson, Brian Bridges, Eddie Allen and Grant Allen lost 13-16. Bay are away to Marden in the next round. Bay suffered an overall shot defeat at Barham with both clubs winning on 2 of the 4 triples played in the East Kent mixed triples league. The Catherine Wheeler league saw a victory at Westbrook but a narrow 3 shot defeat at Broadstairs.

Match Report: we 25/05/25

Monday 26th May 2025 10:57 am
Match Reports

A 31-10 win for Ray Chipperfield, Lyn Phillips and Bill Robb backed up by a 17-14 win for Stuart Emert, Joyce Whitlock and Tony Bishop enabled Bay to claim the overall victory by 8 shots in the East Kent Mixed Triples league game against Birchington despite the visitors winning 3 and drawing 1 of the 6 triples played. Despite lost 3 triples each by 1 shot a solitary point from a draw obtained by Ray Chipperfield, Stuart Emert and Lyn Phillips was all that Bay could take from a Catherine Wheeler league defeat at Whitstable. Bay remain top of the Thanet Combination league with a draw against Birchington and a win against 2nd placed Broadstairs

Match Report: we 18/05/25

Monday 19th May 2025 10:57 am
Match Reports

A mixed week for Herne Bay in National competitions a 34-21 victory over St. Lawrence saw them safely through to the next round of the club double rinks. However the following evening against the same opponents resulted in Bay losing by 4 disciplines to 1 in the Top club event. The sole point coming from the triple of Alfie Lewis, Scott Whiting and Ian Robb. In the Tony Allcock over 60’s double 4’s Bay beat Victoria Park and will play at home to Folkestone in the next round. In the Forest of Blean league Bay maintained their position at the top of the league with a narrow victory over Canterbury. With 2 victories in the Thanet League combination Herne Bay head the league standings by 2 points.

Match Report: we 04/05/25

Monday 5th May 2025 1:25 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay continued their early season form playing 5 matches during the week with the only defeat being the ladies game at Aylesham. Boughton were the visitors for the opening Forest of Blean league game with Bay winning all triples played and by 43 shots overall. The men also won the annual Trophy match against Deal by 18 shots. Both mixed games played at home were victories against Manor House and Cobham. In the National club Double 4’s the Bay ‘A’ team entertained the Sandwich ‘B’ team with Bay winning both 4’s and by 18 shots. Herne Bay will be at home to St. Lawrence in the next round

Season Opener Match Report

Sunday 27th April 2025 7:57 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay started their season with a busy week of matches. Bay came away with an 8 shot victory In the annual Trophy match first leg at Sandwich, thanks mainly to a 36-6 win for the triple of Peter Hogston, Russell Cooper and Chris Dawson. The 4 friendly mixed games all played at home resulted in wins against Empire, Victoria Park, Westbrook and Corringham and Fobbing from Essex.

Match Report: we 22/09/24

Sunday 22nd September 2024 3:47 pm
Match Reports, Club Competitions

The outstanding Ladies Championship pairs final curtailed by heavy rain on finals weekend was concluded with Edie Nichols and Lyn Phillips beating Christine Stuart and Jane Chubb 22-11. The Annual Gentlemen v Ladies memorial match was won by the men. In the match against Whitstable both teams won 3 triples but Bay won overall by 6 shots. Honours were also shared 3 triples each at Empire with Bay losing overall by 35 shots.

Match Report: we 15/09/24

Monday 16th September 2024 11:27 am
Match Reports

Despite winning 4 of the 5 triples played at home to Lenham, Herne Bay lost overall by 1 shot. In the game played at Duke of Kent Court, the triple of Shaun Green, Pam Head and Tony Knibbs scored a hotshot 9 on the seventh end of the game. Bay won 4 of the 6 triples played and by 16 shots overall. Bay lost on all 5 triples played away at Maidstone but the following day won 4 of the 5 triples played at Hesketh Park and by a narrow 2 shots overall.

Finals Weekend Results and Match Report we 08/09/24

Wednesday 11th September 2024 10:12 am
Match Reports, Club Competitions

Herne Bay Bowls club Finals week end took place and survived the heavy rain that was generally expected with only the ladies Championship pairs not being concluded. This will be completed at a later date. Eddie Allen won 3 of his 4 finals his only defeat being in the main Championship singles, which was won by Joe Kelly 21-12. The ladies championship singles was retained by Linda Riches. Bay won all of the 3 mixed matches played. The ladies won the ‘Rolling Pin Trophy’ in the 2 legged fixture with Sandwich.

Match Report: we 02/09/24

Monday 2nd September 2024 11:15 am
Match Reports

The annual Bernard Annand Finals were held at Herne Bay. In the Trophy semi finals Canterbury beat Wear Bay and Lenham beat Thanet. In the final Canterbury beat Lenham 41-32. In the Shield semi finals Hythe beat Sandwich and Charing beat Canterbury. In the final Hythe beat Charing 39-26. Bay lost their final East Kent Mixed Triples league match at Birchington with the triple of Peter Hogston, Joyce Whitlock and Tony Bishop being the only winners. In the 4 mixed matches play Bay won 2 and lost 2.

Match Report: we 18/08/24

Tuesday 20th August 2024 12:53 pm
Match Reports

Mixed fortunes for Herne Bay in the 2 league games they played. In the game at Birchington both teams won 3 triples but Bay lost overall by 10 shots. In the home game with Chislet rink honours were shared with Bay winning by 15 shots. Bay won 1 and lost 1 of the 2 mixed friendlies played.

Match Report: we 11/08/24

Monday 12th August 2024 9:10 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay’s Alfie Lewis lost 20-21 in the Kent County under 25’s final to Jamie Cooper of Petts Wood Bowls Club. Lewis started off well and at one time lead 13-4 and 16-9 but Cooper steadily fought back and edged out Lewis in a close finish. Bay picked up 11 of the 17 available points available in a 29 shot win in the Catherine Wheeler league game at Boughton. The ladies narrowly lost both Heron home league games to Whitstable and Boughton.

Match Report: we 05/08/24

Monday 5th August 2024 10:25 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay concluded their Forest of Blean league season with a convincing 36 shot win at Faversham. Winning 4 of the 6 triples gave Bay 6 of the 8 available points. Defeats followed in mixed league games away at Canterbury and home to Broadstairs. Bay won 2 and lost 2 of the 4 friendly mixed games played at home.

Match Report: we 28/07/24

Monday 29th July 2024 11:11 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay won 3 and lost 3 of the league fixture against Canterbury but managed to win overall by 19 shots. Following a big win in the home East Kent mixed triples league game against Minster, Bay came down to earth following home defeats against Faversham and Thanet. 3 mixed triples were played winning 2 and drawing 1.

Match Report: we 22/07/24

Monday 22nd July 2024 10:42 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay played a home fixture against the Kent County past Presidents losing a close game by 10 shots. Bay suffered defeat by 16 shots in the league match at Whitstable picking up 2 of the 8 available points. The men took a 10 shot lead to Kearsney in the 2 legged Graham Wright Shield and in losing by only 9 shots won the Trophy by 1 shot overall.

Match Report: we 14/07/24

Monday 15th July 2024 10:51 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay progressed to the 3rd round of the County Cox cup with a 10 shot victory over Boughton. The following evening Bay were playing Boughton again, this time in the Forest of Blean League where Bay won by 46 shots picking up 7 of the 8 available league points. The Ladies had a fine win over Ashford Rail by 3 shots in the County Molly Cleggett and will play Hythe in the 2nd round. Bay suffered home defeats in the Catherine Wheeler league against Whitstable and Ramsgate.

Herne Bay 122 Boughton 76 (Forest of Blean League)
Dave Knight, Russell Cooper, Brian Bridges 21-12 Peter Hogston, Tony Rowson, Tony Knibbs 21-13 Chris Twyman, Stuart Emert, Brian Dennis 33-9 Colin Hadlow, Paul Evans, Bob Day16-9 Ray Chipperfield, John Offer, Bill Robb 14-21 Ged Higgins, David McNeely, Jim Watson 17-12

Ashford Town 126 Herne Bay 72 (East Kent Mixed Triples League)
Ray Chipperfield, Stuart Emert, Linda Charlesworth 18-16 Peter Nash, Lyn Phillips, John Offer 13-20 Dave Knight, Jane Chubb, Roger Markwick 14-13 Peter Mann, Marianne Offer, Jim Watson 10-26 Jacqui Cooper, Dawn Harris, Russell Cooper 10-22 Anita Harding, Paul Evans, Tony Knibbs 7-29

Match Report: we 07/07/24

Monday 8th July 2024 10:09 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay only won 1 and drew 1 of the 6 triples played in the FOB league game with Birchington the only winning triple being Colin Hadlow, Stuart Emert and John Offer. In the Thane combination league Bay lost at home to Ramsgate but won away at Broadstairs. The ladies won both their home game against Sandwich and take a 17 shot lead to the second leg at Sandwich in August.

Match Report: we 01/07/24

Monday 1st July 2024 1:16 pm
Match Reports

The Herne Bay quartet of Ged Higgins, Elliot Jones, Alfie Lewis and Ian Robb lost in the Kent Divisional Final of the 4’s against a strong team from Sandwich. Bay played 2 Forest of Blean league games winning against Faversham but losing heavily at Canterbury. In the East Kent Mixed Triples league Bay suffered a shock home defeat to Ashford Town. Two Catherine Wheeler league games were played with a win against Thanet but narrow defeat at Walpole Bay.

Herne Bay Men Continue their Quest for County Honours

Monday 24th June 2024 10:23 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay men continued their quest for County honours with 2 teams winning through to Divisional Finals. Ged Higgins, Elliot Jones, Alfie Lewis and Ian Robb were victorious 18-12 in the fours against a team from Canterbury and will now meet Sandwich in the final being played at Lenham Bowls club on Friday 28 June. Both Higgins and Jones will be playing to win their County badge. The triple of Terry Kelly, Eddie Allen and Joe Kelly triumphed against a triple from Hythe and will play their final at Sandwich Bowls club on Wednesday 26 June. Alfie Lewis is through to the County Final in the under 25 singles and will represent Kent in the National Finals at Leamington Spa in August.
Bay played Barham at home and away in the East Kent mixed triples league winning both games on overall shots. In the Catherine Wheeler mixed league Bay had two outstanding results. At home to Westbrook they won by 47 shots picking up 13 of the 17 points and away at Thanet by winning 4 and drawing 2 of the triples picking up 15 points. The current Kent County President and Herne Bay member Bob Baldwin brought a team to play against the club which was well attended. The President’s side won by 1 shot.

Herne Bay Progress to Divisional Finals

Sunday 16th June 2024 11:55 am
Match Reports

Several of the Herne Bay men progressed to the Divisional Finals in the Kent County Competitions. Alfie Lewis and Ian Robb will play their pairs semi final at Victoria Park. Lewis and Robb along with Ged Higgins and Elliot Jones will play the 4’s semi final at Lenham. In the triples Eddie Allen substituted for Dave Mason and along with Terry and Joe Kelly will play the triples at Canterbury. Bay suffered a 18 shot loss at Ramsgate in the Catherine Wheeler League only winning 2 of the 6 triples played.

Match Report: we 09/06/24

Monday 10th June 2024 11:37 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay men progressed to the next round of the National Top club event winning all 5 disciplines in their game with Thanet. They will now be at home to Canterbury in the next round. Bay had mixed fortunes in the East Kent mixed triples league, losing all 6 triples away at Thanet but winning at home to Canterbury the next day. The ladies won 5 of the 6 triples played in the game against local rivals Whitstable, winning overall by 18 shots. They then won 2 and lost 2 of 4 triples played at Deal with shot score level at 65-65.

Match Report: we 02/06/24

Sunday 2nd June 2024 10:26 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay travelled to local rivals Canterbury for the National Double 4’s with Bay winning a close and tense affair by 8 shots. Bay will be away at either Sandwich or Ramsgate in the next round.
Bay won 4 of the 6 triples played in a 25 shot win at Westbrook in the Catherine Wheeler league. This enabled Bay to pick up 13 of the 17 available points. Bay did not fare so well in the Catherine Wheeler game at Broadstairs, losing by 16 shots and only picking up 4 points.

Match Report: we 16/05/24

Sunday 26th May 2024 7:33 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay lost both their mixed league matches during the week. The game at home was a close affair but the visitors managed to win the overall score by 10 shots. The game away at Whitstable was again close with Bay holding the upper hand for most of the game, but finally going under by 17 shots. Duke of Kent Court (Chislehurst) brought 10 triples with Bay winning 7 of them and overall by 64 shots.

Match Report: we 05/05/24

Monday 6th May 2024 3:11 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay commenced their Forest of Blean league season with an 8 shot defeat at Birchington. Bay won 2 and drew 1 of the 6 triples played. In the first leg of the annual trophy game at Deal, Bay won all 6 triples played and have a commanding 48 shot lead for the 2nd leg in August. The Ladies had a 1 shot win over Aylesham & Snowdown. Bay won both the mixed matches played against Manor House and Cobham.

Match Report: we 28/04/24

Monday 29th April 2024 9:10 am
Match Reports

A busy opening week for Herne Bay bowls club with 5 matches played. In the men’s trophy match Bay visited Sandwich in the first leg and were beaten by 20 shots. Home mixed friendlies produced a victory against Victories Park but defeats against Empire, Westbrook and Corringham & Fobbing from Essex.

Final Match Report of 2023

Monday 2nd October 2023 10:31 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay Bowls club finished the season with a 4 Triples mixed match away at Ash. The home team won on 3 of the triples and by 20 shots overall.

Match Report: we 24/09/23

Monday 25th September 2023 9:45 am
Match Reports

In the annual memorial match Herne Bay men beat the Herne Bay ladies by 25 shots. Bay men won 4 of the 5 triples played against Whitstable with a 31 shot overall win. Bay were defeated in the away mixed games at Empire and Dane Park

Match Report: we 18/09/23

Monday 18th September 2023 9:34 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay secured the runners up place in the East Kent Mixed Triples league with a victory away at Birchington. Winning 3 and drawing 1 of the 6 triples played gave Bay the win by 7 shots. Bay secured wins in all 3 mixed games played against Lenham, Duke of Kent Court and Maidstone to round off a fine week.

Finals Weekend Results and Match Report: we 10/09/23

Monday 11th September 2023 9:35 am
Match Reports, Club Competitions

Herne Bay Bowls club held their annual finals days on Saturday and Sunday. For the men Ged Higgins (in his first year at the club) picked up 2 titles, 10 point and handicap singles. On the ladies side Lin Riches picked up 3 titles, 2 wood singles, mixed pairs and the Championship singles. The men’s Championship singles was won by Scott Whiting. Comeback of the weekend was by 19 year old Eliot Jones. He was losing 1-15 in the Parkstone Trophy singles but came back to win 23-17. Bay won all 3 of the mixed matches they played during the week.

Match Report: we 03/09/23

Monday 4th September 2023 10:19 am
Match Reports

The annual Bernard Annand Finals were held at Herne Bay. In the main event the Trophy, Sandwich won a close encounter with Broadstairs in the semi final and beat Victoria Park in the final. In the Shield, Canterbury beat Aylesham in the semi final and beat Lenham in the final. On the domestic front Bay beat Minster by 50 shots in the East Kent mixed triples league winning 5 of the 6 triples. Bay managed a 5 shot win on the artificial surface at Cobham but lost games at Manor House and Folkestone.

Match Report: we 27/08/23

Tuesday 29th August 2023 10:37 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay picked up all 17 points in the Catherine Wheeler league match against Boughton winning all 6 triples played and by 41 shots overall. Bay won 3 of the 4 mixed friendlies all played at home, the only set back being against Halls with a 4 shot defeat.

Match Report: we 20/08/23

Monday 21st August 2023 10:50 am
Match Reports

A quiet week for Herne Bay with only 2 mixed matches played. Both resulted in victories. Away at Woodlands Park, Gravesend where Bay won 3 of the 4 rinks played and by 1 shot overall and at home to Chislet where Bay won 4 of the 6 triples played and by 24 shots.

Match Report: we 13/08/23

Monday 14th August 2023 10:32 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay had a good win at Boughton in the Catherine Wheeler league. Both clubs won 3 of the 6 triples played with Bay winning overall by 10 shots. Bay won 4 of the 5 triples played in the home leg of the annual trophy winning overall by 24 shots and retained the trophy.

Herne Bay Pair Lose County Pairs Final on the Last End

Monday 7th August 2023 9:45 am
Match Reports

Alfie Lewis and Ian Robb were beaten on the last end of their Kent County pairs final played at Maidstone BC. Having been 7-13 down after 14 of the 18 ends the Bay bowlers made a stirring recovery and started the final end only 1 shot down. At one point they held 3 shots for a match lye but a stunning draw shot by the opposing skip Sean Coyle of Appleyard BC was enough to condemn the Bay pair to a 2 shot 12-14 defeat. In the morning session, Lewis played with Tom Attaway of Whitstable bowls club in the under 25 pairs final and lost a close game 12-17.
Bay played their final Forest of Blean league match at Canterbury where a 21 shot defeat left them as league runners up. Bay also visited Canterbury in the East Kent Mixed Triples league winning 2 and drawing 1 of the 6 triples and losing overall by 4 shots.

Match Report: we 30/07/23

Monday 31st July 2023 11:40 am
Match Reports

Two East Kent mixed triples league matches took place with a win over Faversham and defeat at Thanet where both teams won 3 triples but Thanet won the overall score. Bay lost the mixed match against the Borough of Croydon by 21 shots. The final game of the week against Woodlands Park was abandoned after 9 ends due to the heavy rain.

Match Report: we 23/07/23

Monday 24th July 2023 9:44 am
Match Reports

Alfie Lewis and Ian Robb have reached the Final of the Kent County pairs. On a nerve racking day at Tonbridge Bowls club they overcame a pair from Blackheath and Greenwich on an extra end in the quarter final and beat opponents from Bearsted and Thurnham in the semi final 18-15. The County Final will be at Maidstone Bowls club on Sunday 6 August. They will now represent Kent in the National Finals to be held at Leamington Spa commencing 13th August.
Herne Bay ‘A’ beat Herne Bay ‘B’ 36-26 and will now play Boughton in the 4th round of the Kent County Cox Cup.
Bay overcame local rivals Whitstable in their Forest of Blean league fixture, winning 5 of the 6 triples played and by 14 shots overall.

Match Report: we 16/07/23

Monday 17th July 2023 9:54 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams are both through to the 3rd round of the Cox cup where they will be playing against each other. Bay had a narrow 4 shot win in the Forest of Blean league game with both teams winning 3 triples. Bay put up a battling performance to overcome Ashford Town in the East Kent mixed triples league by 10 shots, winning 4 and drawing 1 of the 6 triples played. Two home Catherine Wheeler league fixtures took place with 1 win and 1 loss.

Match Report: we 09/07/23

Monday 10th July 2023 11:05 am
Match Reports

Winning 5 of the 6 triples against Boughton and by 23 shots overall gave Herne Bay 7 points in their quest to retain the Forest of Blean league title. 2 Catherine Wheeler mixed league games were played a home win against Walpole Bay by 12 shots was followed by a 20 shot defeat at Birchington. Bay won 4 of the triples in the annual Trophy match at Canterbury and by 49 shots thus retaining the Trophy.

Match Report: we 02/07/23

Tuesday 4th July 2023 1:00 pm
Match Reports

Alfie Lewis and Ian Robb won their County Divisional Final at Canterbury and will now play in the County quarter final at Tonbridge Bowls club on Sunday 23 July where they will play a pair from Blackheath and Greenwich. Bay suffered a narrow 2 shot defeat to Canterbury in the men’s league. 3 Catherine Wheeler mixed league games were played during the week with defeats at Thanet and Walpole Bay but a victory in the home return with Thanet. Bay convincingly won the East Kent mixed triples league game against Ashford Town by 45 shots.

Match Report: we 25/06/23

Monday 26th June 2023 5:03 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay have progressed to the Kent final of the National Top Club competition with a nail biting finish against St Lawrence. Having lost both the 2 wood and 4 wood singles, Bay needed to win the remaining 3 disciplines, pairs, triples and 4’s. A 20-1 win in triples was followed by a win in the 4’s. The pairs was a close fought affair with Bay getting home on the final end. The Kent final will be a repeat of last years final against Appleyard on a neutral green to be decided.
In the County competitions Ian Robb and Alfie Lewis will play in the Division Final of the pairs at Canterbury on Tuesday and along with Scott Whiting will play the triples final at Sandwich on Wednesday.
Alfie Lewis partnered with Tom Attaway (Canterbury) is through to the under 25 County pairs final.
In mixed league games Bay managed a victory by 28 shots over Barham in the East Kent mixed league but suffered a narrow 1 shot loss to Westbrook in the Catherine Wheeler league.

Match Report: we 18/06/23

Monday 19th June 2023 10:49 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay have multiple bowlers through to the Kent County Divisional semi finals. They have 2 pairs playing at Canterbury on Tuesday. Joe Kelly (substitute for Alfie Lewis) and Ian Robb and Dave Mason with Grant Allen. In the triples at Sandwich on Wednesday Alfie Lewis, Scott Whiting and Ian Robb play a triple from Aylesham. On Thursday at St Lawrence Alfie Lewis will play Alan Morton (Lenham) in the 2 wood and to complete a busy week the four of David Knight, Russell Cooper, Brian Bridges and Carl Akers will play against a four from Sandwich at Lenham. In the Catherine Wheeler mixed league Bay travelled to league leaders Ramsgate and won 4 of the 6 triples played and also won overall by 4 shots giving them 13 of the 17 points on offer.

Match Report: we 11/06/23

Monday 12th June 2023 11:02 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay men have reached the Kent semi final of the National Top club winning 4 of the 5 disciplines away at Folkestone Park. They will be at home to St Lawrence in the semi final. Bay lost ground in their quest for the East Kent Mixed Triples league with a home defeat by Thanet. However, a win at home to Canterbury the following day gave Bay 6 of the 8 points. Bay lost 4 of the 6 rinks played in the mixed match at Chatham but a 30-8 win for the rink of Cath Watson, Dennis Plunkett, Sheila McDowell and Derek Judd gave Bay a 6 shot overall victory.

Match Report: we 04/06/23

Monday 5th June 2023 10:58 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay won 3 of the 4 triples played in the mixed league fixture at Barham winning a close match by 12 shots. Catherine Wheeler League fixtures at Westbrook and Broadstairs ended in defeat although at Broadstairs both clubs won 3 triples with Bay losing overall on shots. A rare Thanet League victory was achieved away at Ramsgate. Bay came away from the mixed friendly at Lenham with a 8 shot win.

Match Report: we 28/05/23

Monday 29th May 2023 4:14 pm
Match Reports

In the National Double 4’s Herne Bay were defeated 50-16 by a strong Sandwich team. Bay won 4 of the 6 mixed triples against Birchington in the mixed triples league match with the overall scores level at 95-95 giving Bay 5 of the 8 league points. The ladies enjoyed a Heron League success at Faversham winning on both triples and by 17 shots. Both the men’s and ladies matches at home to Danson Park ended in defeats.

Match Report: we 21/05/23

Monday 22nd May 2023 9:42 am
Match Reports

Bay visited Dane Park in the second round of the Top Club. Wins in the 2 wood singles, triples and 4’s gave Bay a 3-2 win. They travel to either Folkestone Park or Kearsney in next round.
In a tricky League fixture at Whitstable both teams won 3 triples but Bay managed to pick up 5 of the 8 points by winning overall by 23 shots.
The ladies game at Whitstable was very close with both clubs winning 3 triples but Bay managed to win the overall shot score. Bay won 1 and lost 2 of the mixed friendlies played.

Match Report: we 14/05/23

Monday 15th May 2023 3:04 pm
Match Reports

In the National double 4’s Herne Bay ‘B’ and Canterbury ‘B’ were level 30 shots apiece after the 18 ends with Bay winning the extra end. They are now home to Sandwich in next round. The Herne Bay ‘A’ team also played Canterbury ‘A’ team but lost by 12 shots. In a busy week of other fixtures Bay won the Forest of Blean league match against Faversham by 37 shots picking up 6 of the 8 available points. In the mixed leagues Bay had a comfortable win at Minster but lost at home to Birchington. The men were also defeated in the games against Aylesham & Snowdown and the first leg of the Trophy match with Kearsney.

Coronation Cup Winners

Tuesday 9th May 2023 1:43 pm
Match Reports

Congratulations to John Toms and Peter Hogston, for winning the Coronation Cup!
The competition was organised by our Social Secretary, Jim Watson, on bank holiday Monday to commemorate the crowning of King Charles III.
The format chosen was three wood pairs over 18 ends, utilising all rinks. Those who participated had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon.
Thanks go to Lyn Phillips for providing tea and biscuits at the interval and of course, the bar staff who remained on duty for the duration.
Peter and John were worthy winners with an astounding score of 39 to 1.
Can anyone remember a better winning score +38 at any of our mixed drives over the years?
If not, guess we’ll just have to wait and see…….!

Match Report: we 07/05/23

Monday 8th May 2023 11:13 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay progressed to the next round of the National Top club competition winning 4 of the 5 disciplines played at home to Aylesham and Snowdown.
Bay picked up 7 of the 8 available League points winning 5 of the 6 triples played at Boughton. Bay won 4 of the 6 triples in the Trophy match at Deal with the shot scores level at 88-88 in advance of the home leg in August.
Herne Bay ladies won 1 of 3 triples played at Aylesham & Snowdown losing by 24 shots.

Opening Week Match Report

Monday 1st May 2023 12:19 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay opened their season with a home game against Victoria Park and lost 5 of the 6 triples played. The men visited Sandwich for the 1st leg of the annual trophy but were only able to win on 1 rink and lost by 56 shots. In the final game of the week Bay got into winning ways with a 46 shot win over Corringham and Fobbing from Essex.

Last Match Report of the Season

Sunday 2nd October 2022 11:31 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay men travelled the short journey to Whitstable. Winning 4 of the 6 triples played Bay ran out winners by 24 shots. At Dane Park both sides won 2 triples but the home side won overall by 23 shots.
The final match of the season was at Ash played with 3 triples and 1 pair. Bay won 1 of the triples, losing by 15 shots overall.

Whitstable 82 Herne Bay 106
Colin Hadlow, Paul Browning, Derek Hewett 19-11 Peter Hogston, Alan Jordan, Stuart Emert 18-20 Peter Nash, Alan Jordan, Jim Covill 12-26 John Grogan, Richie Callanan, Dave Knight 15-6 Chris Twyman, Alan Day, Bill Robb 26-6 Dennis Plunkett, Paul Evans, John Offer 16-13

Dane Park 77 Herne Bay 54 (Mixed match)
Peter Nash, John Phillips, Jill Tipper 13-19 Lorna Garnham, Alan Jordan, Richie Callanan 5-33 Colin Baker, Gill Baker, Stuart Emert 18-12 John Dryland, Shaun Green, Lyn Phillips 18-13

Ash 73 Herne Bay 58 (Mixed match)
Richie Callanan, Alan Jordan, Alan Day 10-22 Dave Stuart, Shaun Green, Jill Tipper 13-18 Christine Stuart, Derek Judd, Jim Covill 24-13 John Offer, Marianne Offer 11-20

Match Report: we 18/09/22

Monday 19th September 2022 9:17 am
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Herne Bay played 3 mixed games away from home winning narrowly by 1 shot at Duke of Kent but losing at Victoria Park with the only winning triple being Julia Elsden, John Grogan and Bill Castle 22-7 and at Maidstone where John Grogan, Marianne Offer and Jim Watson won by 9 shots and Pam Head, Paul Evans and Jill Tipper won by 8 shots. Bay won the mixed match at home to Lenham by 15 shots which included a win of 36-3 for Ray Chipperfield, Marianne Offer and Bill Robb.

Match Report: Finals Weekend

Monday 12th September 2022 10:08 am
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Herne Bay Bowls President Bob Baldwin obtained an arm injury during the first of 4 finals that he was due to play in on finals weekend and unfortunately had to concede each of the games. It was a good weekend for Dave Mason with 4 wins and Mary Watson with 3 wins, both winning the main singles championships.

Mixed Triples - Mel Plunkett, John Locke & Tony Rowson beat Cath Watson, Alan Jordan and Bob Baldwin (walkover)
Ladies 2 Wood Singles – Dawn Harris beat Christine Stuart 15-12
Men’s 2 Wood Singles – Dave Mason beat Tony Bishop 15-4
Ladies 10 Point Singles - Mary Watson beat Jane Chubb 79-61
Men’s 10 Point Singles – Dave Mason beat Bill Robb 101-89
Mixed Pairs - Vicky Lewis & Alfie Lewis beat Lin Riches & Bob Baldwin (walkover)
Ladies Drawn Pairs – Edie Nicholls & Lyn Phillips beat Jean White & Dawn Harris 19-14
Men’s Pairs (Handicap) – Paul Green & Dave Mason beat Dave Harris & Scott Whiting 15-14
Ladies Singles (Handicap) – Mary Watson beat Jane Chubb 25-22
Men’s Handicap Singles – Joe Kelly beat Dave Harris 21-12
Ladies Gardner Cup Singles - Christine Stuart beat Cath Watson 21-16
Men’s Parkstone Cup Singles - Tony Rowson beat Alan Day 21-16
Men’s over 65 Singles - Bob Day beat Bob Baldwin (walkover)
Ladies Championship Pairs - Lin Riches & Anita Harding beat Cath Watson & Pat Knight 24-14
Men’s Championship Pairs – Scott Whiting & Grant Allen beat Bill Robb & Eddie Allen 22-15
Ladies Singles Championship - Mary Watson beat Vicky Lewis 21-20
Men’s Singles Championship – Dave Mason beat Bob Baldwin (walkover)

Men Triumph in Bernard Annand Trophy

Wednesday 7th September 2022 10:25 am
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Having dispensed of Lenham on an extra end in the semi-final, Bay played Canterbury in the final. In a tense match Bay were always trailing and with 3 ends to go were 5 shots adrift but picking up 6 shots on the 19th end and 5 shots on the 20th end on Bob Days rink finally saw Bay home by 2 shots overall. The Herne Bay double rink was Colin Hadlow, Dave Knight, Steve Brown and Tony Knibbs lost 15-16 Dave Harris, Russell Cooper, Paul Evans, Bob Day 27-24. In the Bernard Annand Shield Folkestone Park beat Canterbury in the Final 47-36. The presentation evening was attended by double Commonwealth gold medalist Sian Honnor.

Match Report: we 28/08/22

Monday 29th August 2022 10:06 am
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Honours were shared in the Catherine Wheeler league game with Boughton with 111 shots each. In the 3 mixed games played Bay won 1 and lost 2.

Match Report: EKMT League Victory

Monday 22nd August 2022 11:10 am
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Herne Bay retained their East Kent Mixed Triples league title. Although losing at Birchington and at home to Ashford Town, the points gained from the games were sufficient to confirm winning the league from runners-up Thanet. Bay also won both of the mixed matches played away against Woodlands Park and at home to Westbrook.

Match Report: we 14/08/22

Monday 15th August 2022 9:16 am
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Herne Bay secured the Forest of Blean league title with a narrow home win over local rivals Whitstable. Needing only 1 point to win the league Bay obtained 4.5 points from the game, winning 2 and drawing 1 of the 6 triples played and by 17 shots overall.

Grant Allen Defends County Singles Title

Monday 8th August 2022 5:21 pm
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Herne Bay bowler Grant Allen defended his Kent County singles title with a 21-15 win over Steve Marrett of VCD bowls club. In the game played at Halls bowling club, Allen had a 8-5 lead early on but then trailed 10-13 and 14-15. He went on to pick up all the remaining shots to triumph 21-15. (Picture of Grant Allen having been presented with the Kent County Singles Trophy).
Although Bay lost by 9 shots in the Forest of Blean league at Canterbury, winning 4 of the 6 triples played gave Bay 4 points. They now only need 1 point in their final game to win the title.
In the East Kent mixed triples league Bay won 5 of the 6 triples played at home to Canterbury. The 7 points gained took Bay a step nearer retaining their title.

Match Report: we 31/07/22

Monday 1st August 2022 10:01 am
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Two Herne Bay triples played their County quarter finals at West Wickham bowls club. Dave Mason, Grant Allen and Joe Kelly got of to a slow start and fell well behind but came back well to only lose 21-13 to a triple from VCD. Likewise Alfie Lewis, Scott Whiting and Ian Robb were always trailing in their game against Gravesend and were beaten 26-9.
In the Cox cup, Bay progressed to the next round with a win over Ashford Rail.
In the East Kent Mixed Triples league Bay extended their lead at the top by beating Minster and Faversham picking up 14 of the 16 points available.

Match Report: we 24/07/2022

Monday 25th July 2022 11:14 am
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In a close National Top club Area final played on a neutral green at Lenham, Herne Bay were edged out by Appleyard. Bay won the Triples and Pairs but narrow losses in the 2 wood, singles and fours put paid to progression to the Regional final.
Grant Allen is through to the area final of the Champion of Champions National singles and will play Harry Goodwin from Appleyard.
Herne Bay ‘A’ progressed to the 3rd round of the Cox cup and will play Ashford Rail.
In the Bernard Annand Trophy Bay had a good away win at Kearsney and will be away to Victoria Park in the next round. In the Shield Bay had a home win over Faversham.
Bay played 2 East Kent mixed triples league away games in quick succession winning at Faversham picking up 5 points but losing at Ashford Town gaining only 3 points.

Match Report: we 17/07/22

Monday 18th July 2022 2:37 pm
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Grant Allen has reached the Kent County singles final again, having won the event last year. In the quarter-final he defeated Max Fisher of Empire bowling club 21-8 and in the semi-final he won 21-8 against Josh Rowe of Borough Green bowling club having trailed 3-8 at one time. The Final will be played at Halls on Sunday 7 August.
The club progressed to the Kent Final of the National Top club with wins in the singles, pairs and triples at Aylesham and Snowdown.
Both the Herne Bay ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams progressed to the 2nd round of the Cox cup.
Herne Bay ladies beat Sellindge in the Mollie Cleggett competition and will now play Ashford Rail.

Match Report: we 10/07/22

Monday 11th July 2022 9:16 am
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Herne Bay men won 3 of the 5 Divisional Finals that they were in and are now in the County quarter finals. Grant Allen the reigning County singles champion beat Jason Avery of Folkestone Park 21-15. Both of Bay’s triples progressed Alfie Lewis, Scott Whiting and Ian Robb beat a triple from Ramsgate 23-7 and Dave Mason, Grant Allen and Joe Kelly beat a triple from Sandwich.
Bay continued their attempt to win the Forest of Blean League with a 42 shot win over Boughton giving them 7 of the 8 available points. Mixed fortunes in the Catherine Wheeler league with a home win over Walpole Bay by 10 shots and an away defeat at Birchington by 14 shots.

Match Report: we 03/07/22

Monday 4th July 2022 10:28 am
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Herne Bay men will have representatives in 5 of the County Divisional finals in the coming week. Grant Allen and Dave Mason are in the singles, Alfie Lewis, Scott Whiting and Ian Robb (Triples), Dave Mason, Grant Allen and Joe Kelly (Triples) and Graeme Allen, Terry Kelly, Bob Baldwin and Eddie Allen (Fours).
On the domestic front Bay won 5 and drew 1 of the 6 triples played in their Forest of Blean league fixture with Canterbury, opening up a gap as league leaders. Bay also had a good result at Thanet in the East Kent mixed triples league picking up 5 and a half of the 8 available points. The club enjoyed a day trip to Windsor where they played a match against the Royal Household who won by 20 shots.

Match Report: we 26/06/22

Monday 27th June 2022 10:40 am
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Herne Bay progressed to the Regional semi final of the National Top Club winning 4 of the 5 disciplines played at St Lawrence. They will now be away to either Aylesham and Snowdown or Thanet. Honours were even in the East Kent mixed triples league fixture at Barham with both clubs winning 2 triples and scoring 65 shots. In the Catherine Wheeler league a home win against Westbrook was followed by defeat at Thanet.

Match Report: we 19/06/22

Monday 20th June 2022 10:17 am
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In a close fought contest Herne Bay managed to overcome Canterbury by 7 shots to progress to the next round of the National double 4’s and will be away to either Dane Park or Gateway in next round. Bay suffered a heavy defeat in the Catherine Wheeler league match at Ramsgate but had wins in the mixed games against River and St Chads.

Match Report: we 05/06/22

Sunday 5th June 2022 4:32 pm
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Herne Bay men progressed to the next round of both the National double 4’s and National Top club with wins over Sandwich and Gateway. Although losing 4 of the 6 triples Bay won the overall score by 2 shots in the mixed league match at Broadstairs. Bay also won the 4 mixed triples friendly match at the same venue. A 60 shot victory and a win on all triples played gave Bay the full 8 points in their East Kent mixed triples league match.

Match Report: we 29/05/22

Monday 30th May 2022 10:27 am
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Kent County Bowling Association visited Herne Bay in recognition of the achievements of Grant Allen, Dave Mason and Joe Kelly in last years County competitions. Bay won 4 and drew 1 of the 6 rinks played and won by 6 shots overall. In the Men’s National Double 4’s Herne Bay ‘B’ progressed to round 2 with a 39-34 win against Birchington ‘A’. In the National Tony Allcock over 60’s mixed double 4’s Herne Bay ‘B’ had a 14 shot win over Lenham ‘A’.

Match Report: we 22/05/22

Monday 23rd May 2022 9:30 am
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Herne Bay men progressed to the next round of the National Double 4’s with a 36-30 victory over Sandwich. Triples honours were shared 3-3 in the Forest of Blean league match at Whitstable with the home club winning overall by 12 shots. The triple of Dave Knight, Alf Collar and Bob Day won by 21-17 having been behind by 10 shots at one stage. Bay started their Thanet league combination season with a win at Dane Park but followed up with a loss at home to Cliftonville. In the ladies Heron league Bay had a 5 shot victory at Chislet.

Match Report: we 15/05/22

Monday 16th May 2022 9:36 am
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Herne Bay won 4 of the 6 triples against Faversham in the Forest of Blean league picking up 6 of the 8 available points. A 37-7 win for Pam Head, Jim Covill and Jim Watson gave Bay a 22 shot win over Birchington in the Catherine Wheeler mixed triples league. Bay began their defence of the East Kent Mixed Triples league with a convincing win at Minster with the triple of Peter Hogston, Ronnie Phillips and Steve Brown winning 37-9. Although winning 3 and drawing 1 of the 5 triples played in the annual trophy game against Kearsney, Bay still went down by 2 shots overall.

Match Report: we 08/05/22

Monday 9th May 2022 12:05 pm
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Herne Bay ‘A’ team played at Lenham ‘B’ in the preliminary round of the National Double fours and following a very close match came away with a 6 shot win. In their first Forest of Blean league game of the season Bay travelled to Boughton. Both teams won 3 of the 6 triples played but with the triple of Dave Knight, Bob Day and Scott Whiting winning 31-5 Bay came away with the overall win by 22 shots and gaining 5 of the 8 points available. In mixed friendlies Bay beat Corringham and Fobbing and also Cobham but lost to Westbrook and Manor House. The Ladies lost all 3 triples at home to Aylesham & Snowdown.

Match Report: we 01/05/2022

Tuesday 3rd May 2022 3:11 pm
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Herne Bay started the season with a Catherine Wheeler league match away at Whitstable and only managed to win 2 of the 6 triples played going down by 12 shots overall. In the mens Trophy match at Sandwich the hosts were overall winners by 26 shots with Bay winning 2 and drawing 1 of the 6 triples. Bay also suffered defeats in the mixed games against Empire and Victoria Park.

Final 2021 Match Report

Monday 4th October 2021 9:33 am
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Herne Bay concluded the 2021 season with victories in the 2 mixed games that they played away at Ash and home to Potten.

Match Report: we 26/09/21

Monday 27th September 2021 9:56 am
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The Herne Bay men won 3 of the 4 rinks played against Hesketh Park winning by 24 shots. The ladies played 1 rink against Hesketh Park which they lost. Bay only won 2 of the 6 triples in the local derby with Whitstable but only lost by a 7 shot margin. Bay won both mixed games played during the week.

Match Report: we 19/09/21

Monday 20th September 2021 3:38 pm
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With the season winding down Herne Bay only played 2 matches during the week. The men were beaten in a home game with Maidstone, rink honors were even 2 each but the visitors won by 16 shots overall. Bay lost the mixed match at home to Lenham by 30 shots.

Match Report: we 12/09/21

Monday 13th September 2021 10:34 am
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Herne Bay Bowls club held their club finals over the weekend with results as follows.

Ladies 2 wood singles – Ellen Foster beat Sylvia Sweeting 17-13
Men’s 2 wood singles – Dave Mason beat Bill Robb 13-8
Ladies 10 point singles - Ellen Foster beat Christine Stuart 79-61
Men’s 10 point singles – Eddie Allen beat Jim Watson 103-97
Mixed pairs - Steph Crates & Dave Mason beat Mary Watson & Jim Watson 19-7
Ladies drawn pairs – Jean White & Lyn Phillips beat Marianne Offer & Ronnie Phillips 23-15
Men’s pairs (Handicap) – Dave Harris & Tony Bishop beat Mike Head & Rod Stevens 26-8
Ladies singles (Handicap) – Ellen Foster beat Mary Watson 27-11
Men’s Handicap Singles – Eddie Allen beat Terry Kelly 21-14
Ladies Gardner cup singles - Mary Watson beat Joyce Whitlock 21-14
Men’s Parkstone cup singles - Rod Stevens beat Peter Hogston 21-15
Men’s over 65 singles - Jim Watson beat Paul Browning 21-20
Ladies Championship pairs - Val Miller & Ronnie Phillips beat Dawn Harris & Joyce Whitlock 25-11
Men’s Championship pairs – Terry Kelly & Joe Kelly beat Ray Chipperfield & Colin Hadlow 22-12
Ladies Singles Championship - Steph Crates beat Linda Agnew 21-8
Men’s Singles Championship – Grant Allen beat Dave Mason 22-19

Match Report: we 05/09/21

Monday 6th September 2021 9:01 am
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Herne Bay won one and lost 2 of the 3 away mixed match games played. The match at Cobham was played on an artificial green and Bay did well to win on 2 of the 5 rinks and only losing by 12 shots. Rink honours were shared at Manor House (Crawford) with Bay winning by 6 shots overall.

Match Report: we 29/08/21

Monday 30th August 2021 9:21 am
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Herne Bay won 3 of their 4 mixed matches with close wins over Medway Bowling Association and Halls and a resounding win over White Hall. The only defeat was at the hands of the Metropolitan Police.

Match Report: we 22/08/21

Monday 23rd August 2021 9:43 am
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Herne Bay won the East Kent Mixed Triples in a nail biting final week. Victory against Minster, gaining 7 points left Bay needing 3 1/2 points in their final game against Birchington. This was achieved with 3 winning triples and 1 drawn triple and an overall shot win giving Bay 5 1/2 points and the league title.

Match Report: we 05/08/21

Monday 16th August 2021 10:19 am
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In the East Kent Mixed Triples league against Thanet both teams won 3 triples with Bay winning the overall by 15 shots. With 2 games to play Thanet lead the league with Bay in second.

Match Report: we 08/08/21

Monday 9th August 2021 10:07 am
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Herne Bay concluded their Forest of Blean league season by winning 4 of the 6 triples played, but with Whitstable winning overall by 1 shot the points were shared 4 each. Bay beat Canterbury by 34 shots in the East Kent Mixed triples league and picked up 5 and a half of the 8 available points.

County Success for Bay Bowlers

Monday 2nd August 2021 10:33 am
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Represented in 3 County Finals Herne Bay bowlers registered wins in both the singles and 2 wood singles played at West Wickham bowls club. In the singles, Grant Allen beat Rob Ferguson of Bearstead and Thurnham 21-17 in a closely fought game. Dave Mason beat his opponent Jason Haskins of VCD 16-10 in the 2 wood singles. Earlier in the day Mason and Allen along with Joe Kelly had been beaten in the triples final by a team skipped by Roger Kendrick from VCD.
This was the first time since the club was formed in 1926 that the club has enjoyed 2 County wins in the same season. All 3 Bay bowlers will be representing Kent in the National finals at Leamington later this month.

Match Report: we 25/07/21

Monday 26th July 2021 10:48 am
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Following an historic week for Herne Bay bowls club they will have representatives in 3 Kent County Finals to be held at West Wickham bowls club on Sunday 1 August. Grant Allen will contest the singles, Dave Mason the 2 wood and along with Joe Kelly, Mason and Allen will play the triples. All 3 are already assured of playing in the National Finals to be held at Leamington Spa.

Match Report: we 18/07/21

Monday 19th July 2021 1:54 pm
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Herne Bay beat Folkestone in the 1st round of the County Cox cup and will now play Wear Bay. Bay won 4 of the 6 triples played against Canterbury in the Forest of Blean league picking up 6 of the 8 points up for grabs.

Match Report: we 10/07/21

Tuesday 13th July 2021 12:19 pm
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It was a week of mixed fortunes for Herne Bay bowlers in the Kent County Divisional Finals. Dave Mason won the 2 wood singles beating club mate Grant Allen 16-12. Earlier in the week Allen won the singles beating Ken Weyand of St Lawrence 22-14. Mason and Allen then teamed up with Joe Kelly to win the triples against a Sandwich trio 16-5. In the pairs Mason and Allen lost and in the 4’s Alfie Lewis, Elliot Jones, Eddie Allen and Ian Robb were defeated 15-8 by Dane Park.

Match Report: we 04/07/21

Monday 5th July 2021 8:56 am
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The Herne Bay men had great success in County competitions. Dave Mason and Grant Allen will play each other in the Divisional Final. Mason and Allen then won their pairs semi final and will compete in the final at Sandwich. The same pair along with Joe Kelly will contest the triples final at Canterbury on Wednesday 7 July. The 4’s of 18 year old Alfie Lewis, 17 year old Elliot Jones, Eddie Allen and Ian Robb reached the 4’s final at Deal Victoria Park on Friday 9 July. If they win that Jones will qualify for his Kent County Badge. Grant Allen reached a 4th final by winning his badged singles game.

Match Report: we 27/06/21

Monday 28th June 2021 9:44 am
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Herne Bay bowls club men had a successful week in County competitions and will all compete in Kent semi-finals week commencing 28 June. Grant Allen is contesting both 2 wood and 4 wood singles and Dave Mason 2 wood singles. Allen and Mason are together in the pairs with Dave Harris and Tony Knibbs also contesting that event at Sandwich bowls club. Bay have 2 triples through Dave Mason, Grant Allen and Joe Kelly and also Alfie Lewis, Eddie Allen and Ian Robb to be held at Canterbury bowls club. Finally in the fours they have Alfie Lewis, Elliot Jones, Eddie Allen and Ian Robb at Deal Victoria Park bowls club.

Match Report: we 20/06/21

Tuesday 22nd June 2021 10:05 am
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Herne Bay started their Thanet League campaign with a full haul of 8 points at Birchington in a match they won by 9 shots, winning all 3 triples played. In the home league game with St Lawrence the visitors had a 9 shot victory with Bay picking up 3 points.

Match Report: we 13/06/21

Monday 14th June 2021 10:24 am
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Herne Bay were only able to win 2 of the 6 triples against Canterbury in the East Kent mixed Triples league and lost overall by 19 shots.

Match Report: we 06/06/21

Monday 7th June 2021 12:27 pm
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In the National Double 4’s Herne Bay won on both rinks against Canterbury ‘B’ and will now play away at either Canterbury’A’ or Ramsgate. The winning rinks were:
Len Brown, Richie Callanan, Steve Brown, Gordon Kent 17-11 and Dave Harris, Colin Hadlow, Bob Baldwin, Jim Watson 13-12

Herne Bay’s men and ladies both suffered defeat on the away trip to Broadstairs. The men losing by 28 shots having only one winning triple that of Rod Stevens, Paul Evans and Tony Rowson by 15 shots. The ladies losing by 31 shots also having only 1 Winning rink that of Val Miller, Sheila McDowell and Lyn Phillips by 4 shots.

Match Report: we 30/05/21

Monday 31st May 2021 10:06 am
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Herne Bay suffered a setback in their East Kent Mixed Triples league match losing 92-120 to Birchington, the only winning triple for Bay was Paul Browning, Lyn Phillips and Bill Robb.

Match Report: we 23/05/21

Monday 24th May 2021 9:40 am
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Herne Bay picked up all 8 points in the league match with Boughton with a resounding 49 shot win. Bay won 2 and lost 2 of the mixed games played during the week and the ladies had an 11 shot win at Whitstable.

Match Report: we 16/05/21

Monday 17th May 2021 9:18 am
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Herne Bay only gained 1 1/2 points in the Forest of Blean league game against Canterbury winning only one of the 6 triples played. However, Bay fared better in their opening East Kent Mixed Triples league match of the season winning 5 of the 6 triples played against Minster to get 7 of the 8 points on offer.

2020 Club Competitions

Wednesday 16th September 2020 2:13 pm
Match Reports, Ladies, Men's

We held a one-day 10-point singles tournament on Saturday 12th September in the format of a round-robin. Vicky Lewis and Rodney Stevens came top of their respective groups who went on to play the final with Vicky Lewis being the victor. Well done Vicky. Despite the COVID procedures in place, the day was a great success, the weather was perfect and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

The Mixed Pairs League has also come to an end. After 6 weeks in the running, Vicky Lewis and Alfie Lewis claim victory. Congratulations to you both and a big thank you to everyone who took part.

Final Season Report

Monday 30th September 2019 10:00 am
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In their final game of the 2019 season Herne Bay only managed to win on 1 of the 5 triples away at Ash. The winning triple was Derek Judd, Dawn Harris and Tony Ackland. The triple of Dave Brice, Barbara Morris and Jim Watson were losing 18-4 at one time but fought back to draw 19-19

Ash 100 Herne Bay 72 (Mixed match)
Dave Stuart, Christine Stuart, Rod Stevens 11-29 Val Miller, Gill Baker, Bill Robb 10-20 Derek Judd, Dawn Harris, Tony Ackland 19-17 Bill Gibbon, Joyce Whitlock, Colin Hadlow 13-15 Dave Brice, Barbara Morris, Jim Watson 19-19

Match Report w/e 15/09

Monday 16th September 2019 11:18 am
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Herne Bay played Herne Bay Probus in the annual challenge match with the Bowls club running out winners by 7 shots.
Bay won 2 of the 4 Mixed friendlies played during the week.

Match Report w/e 08/09

Tuesday 10th September 2019 3:10 pm
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Cobham 127 Herne Bay 123 (Mixed match)
Mary Watson, Danny Keleghar, John Grogan, Vicky Lewis 9-31 Jean White, Sheila McDowell, Gill Baker, Steve Brown 21-22 Pat Knight, Sue Grogan, Tony Ackland, Jim Watson 16-14 Cath Watson, Dave Stuart, John Phillips 29-28 Richie Callanan, Derek Judd, Dave Knight, Lyn Phillips 26-15 Val Keleghar, Tony Bombone, Alan Jordan, Diane Wiltshire 22-17

Match Report w/e 01/09

Monday 2nd September 2019 10:29 am
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The annual Bernard Annand Tournament Finals were held at Herne Bay BC. In a close fought encounter Folkestone eventually overcame Minster 53-34 in the Trophy final. In the Shield Final Sandwich beat Deal 52-27.

Bay only won 2 of the triples at Birchington in the East Kent Mixed Triples League losing overall by 12 shots.

Birchington 113 Herne Bay 101 (East Kent Mixed Triples League)

Match Report w/e 18/08

Sunday 18th August 2019 9:42 pm
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Herne Bay finished their Thanet League fixtures with a home defeat by champions St Lawrence. In the East Kent Mixed Triples League Bay Won 3 and lost 3 of the 6 triples but won the overall score by 10 shots.

Match Report w/e 11/08

Monday 12th August 2019 11:33 am
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Herne Bay bowler Sara Trotter reached the quarter final stage of the Ladies Senior singles in the National Championships held at Leamington where she lost a close game 21-18 to an opponent representing Somerset.

Match Report w/e 04/08

Monday 5th August 2019 1:10 pm
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Herne Bay confirmed their position as winners of the Forest of Blean League with a resounding 79 shot victory over Whitstable. Bay also had wins in their East Kent Mixed Triples League games at home to Cliftonville and away to Canterbury.

Match Report w/e 28/07

Monday 29th July 2019 10:02 am
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Herne Bay’s Dave Mason and Sara Trotter have qualified for the National Finals at Leamington Spa by winning the Kent area final in the mixed pairs. Played on a neutral green at Maidstone they beat a pair from Bromley Bowls Club. Bay won the Forest of Blean Millennium Cup one day event held at Boughton with Ashford Town runners up.

Team Managers Bugle

Wednesday 24th July 2019 10:21 am
Match Reports, Men's

After all the euphoria of last week suddenly we come down to earth with a tremendous thump. It appears as if a massive black cloud descended on Spenser Road last night and threw all its contents on the bowls green. Although both of our sides suffered overall defeat there were some sterling performances that are worthy of mention. Our home 'A' side of Terry Kelly, Bob Baldwin, Eddie Allen and Joe Kelly scored a good victory over Ashford Rail by 28 shots to 18. Unfortunately, our away side could not reduce their deficit and took a painfully beating. The pride of place must however go to Bob Day's men in a magnificent win over a very, very strong Canterbury side. My hat goes off to: - Dave Nash, Alf Collar, Tom Attaway and of course the evergreen Bob Day. 27 - 20 they won to a side that have aspirations of winning the Cox Cup outright. Well done lads a credit to "The Bay". As with the 'A' side the 'B' away leg could not reduce their deficit.

Match Report w/e 21/07

Monday 22nd July 2019 10:35 am
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Herne Bay’s Dave Mason, Scott Whiting, Grant Allen and Joe Kelly were beaten 17-19 at the quarter final stage of the County 4’s held at Canterbury.

Team Managers Bugle

Tuesday 16th July 2019 12:53 pm
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There was dancing and merriment in the streets around Spencer Road last night and lights in houses were shining well into the early hours as supporters celebrated a great night for "The Bay". Unfortunately, I was at Folkestone so my report is reasonably limited to the action that I witnessed. So, starting with The Bay 'A' v Folkestone Park. Our away side of Alfie Lewis, Les Mason, Scott Whiting and Grant Allen struggled all evening against a Folkestone side who were obviously very familiar with a tricky green. Credit must be given when 8 - 19 down after 15 ends they fought back and won the remaining 6 ends 8 - 3. that produced a final score of 16 - 22 to Folkestone Park who played their green well and deserved the home win. But "The Bay" had a home side of Terry Kelly, Bob Baldwin, Eddie Allen & Joe Kelly, and what a magnificent performance they provided to win 36 - 15.

Match Report w/e 14/07

Tuesday 16th July 2019 9:23 am
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Both Herne Bay teams progressed to the 3rd round of the County Cox Cup. Herne Bay ‘A’ won 35-23 at Whitstable and lost the home rink 15-17 winning by 10 shots overall. They will now play Folkestone Park. Herne Bay ‘B’ won 19-13 at Wear Bay and the home rink won 35-12. They will now play Lyminge.

Team Managers Bugle (Extra)

Wednesday 10th July 2019 9:25 pm
Match Reports, Men's

It has just been confirmed that Herne Bay 'A' will be playing Folkestone Park home and away next Monday 15 July in the Cox Cup, and Herne Bay 'B' will be playing Lyminge home and away. All matches will commence at 6pm. All support will be more than welcome.

Tony Bishop
Team Manager

Divisional Winners

Tuesday 9th July 2019 2:05 pm
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Herne Bay bowlers Dave Mason, Scott Whiting, Grant Allen and Joe Kelly Won the Divisional Final of the County 4’s held at Canterbury Bowls club beating Canterbury’s Fisher, Vanderpeer, Cornfoot and Wells 21-19. They will now contest the County quarter final at the same venue on 19th July. Earlier in the week Mason and Allen lost the Divisional Final of the County pairs to Cornfoot and Wells on an extra end.

Team Managers Bugle

Tuesday 9th July 2019 12:42 pm
Match Reports, Men's

Whilst we had two teams at home in the Cox Cup last night it also meant we had two away. For my sins I paid the short trip to Whitstable with The 'A' team whilst The 'B' side made the long journey to Wear Bay which for those unaware is in the Folkestone area. My main ramblings are therefore confined to the action at Whitstable. The green? As agreed by both sides (Alfie Lewis, Les Mason, Ian Robb & Grant Allen representing The Bay) can best be described as challenging. A grand total of 58 shots between the two sides probably tells a story. There was great excitement on the 13th end when Grant fired and caught the jack perfectly, only to see it bounce off a back wood and charge about 8 yards forward - 5 down. From 16 - 15 up The Bay were 16 - 20 down. That seemed to vitalise the team and led by Alfie took a 4 followed by another 4,2,3,2, and a 1 before completing the game with a 35 - 23 win. At home the rink of Terry Kelly, Bob Baldwin (naughty boy playing on rink 6 earlier in the day - take a reprimand), Eddie Allen and Joe Kelly in difficult circumstances lost 15 - 17.

Match Report w/e 30/06

Monday 1st July 2019 9:18 am
Match Reports, Ladies, Men's

Lin Riches and Sara Trotter were 22-16 down after 19 ends of their Kent County Divisional Final at Ashford Rail. Winning 3 shots on both 20th and 21st ends led to an exciting extra end which unfortunately went to their Ashford Rail opponents. Earlier in the day Trotter had lost her singles final.

Match Report w/e 23/06

Tuesday 25th June 2019 2:16 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay have several men and lady bowlers through to the latter stages of County competitions. Sara Trotter is in the Divisional final of the singles and with Lin Riches the final of the pairs. These will be played at Ashford Rail Bowls club on Sunday 30 June. Grant Allen is in the Divisional semi finals of both 2 and 4 wood singles. Along with David Mason he will be contesting the pairs semi final. The Kent County champions from last season David Mason, Scott Whiting, Grant Allen and Joe Kelly are in the semi final of the fours.

Team Managers Bugle

Tuesday 25th June 2019 2:15 pm
Match Reports, Men's

Round 1 of the Cox Cup saw 2 Herne Bay sides draw together. The selection committee and myself decided that as a Club, there being no game on last Saturday afternoon that we would use this date to fulfil the Cox Cup fixture. We also decided that as far as we could we would pick two sides of equal standing. Due to unavailability Dave Nash stepped in at the last minute to replace (in the end with good result) Dave Harris. It was a game played throughout with good humour and sportsmanship with pieces of skill thrown in for good measure. The rinks of Russell Cooper, Ray Chipperfield, Paul Evans and Jim Watson gained victory over Dave Knight, Bill Gibbon, Stuart Emert and Brian Gisby whilst Mike Trotter, Tony Knibbs, Dave Nash and Bob Day triumphed over Richie Callanan, John Offer, Tony Rowson and John Toms. My thanks go to the many supporters who attended the game on a nice hot sunny afternoon who were well entertained by the standard of bowls provided. Also, thanks to Dave Harris who although not fit enough to play did a Stirling job behind the bar and also Colin Hadlow for attending as the no playing reserve. Thank you Colin & Dave.

Match Report w/e 16/06

Monday 17th June 2019 9:04 am
Match Reports

During a very wet week Herne Bay had 3 matches cancelled. Bay won 4 and lost 2 of the triples played in the away game at River the best winning triple was Paul Reddock, Joyce Whitlock and Stuart Emert 26-6.
Bay had a 57-shot win against St Chads winning on 5 of the 6 rinks with a win of 33-6 by the rink of Val Miller, Martin Maguire, Richie Callanan and Jim Covill. The final match of the week was a draw with St Lawrence with both clubs winning 3 triples and the overall score level.

Match Report w/e 09/06

Monday 10th June 2019 11:11 am
Match Reports

Grant Allen has reached the Divisional semi-finals of the County 2 wood singles. The event was held at Herne Bay Bowls club. Semi-final will be at Sandwich.

Match Report w/e 02/06

Monday 3rd June 2019 9:07 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay progressed to the next round of the National Double 4’s with a 49-31 win at Kearsney. They also reached the next round of the National Top Club with a home victory over Gateway. The men won 5 of 6 triples played against Broadstairs and by 36 shots. The ladies also beat Broadstairs by 9 shots.

Excitable Puppies

Sunday 2nd June 2019 3:05 pm
Match Reports

A lovely June morning saw our 2 rinks at Kearsney Bowls Club for the second round of the EBA Top Club. The game itself was probably more for the purest than the enthusiastic follower. A very experienced Herne Bay side eased themselves into the next round against a very keen opposition. Without being disrespectful it was a little like the excitable puppy who would keep biting your ankles and not going away. "The Bay" would take a respectable lead and then Kearsney would chip away but not quite get near enough to cause an upset. "The Bay" finally ended up winning 49 shots to 31 in reply. Terry Kelly, Eddie Allen, David Holmes & Joe Kelly winning 28 - 17 and Alfie Lewis, Scott Whiting, Dave Mason and Grant Allen winning 21 - 14. After the game we were presented with a superb chicken pie & veg and our thanks go to the staff who provided the meal.

Team Managers Bugle

Friday 31st May 2019 12:23 pm
Match Reports

What a pleasure it was last night to see virtually every rink at Herne Bay in use twice in the last 7 days (Duke of Kent last Thursday). Also, my thanks go to all players who moved to the other green allowing The EBA National Top Club taking place on rinks 2,3,5 & 6. This late addition was due to the acceptance of our opponents, Gateway BC, accepting this date for the fixture two days previously.

Team Managers Bugle

Tuesday 28th May 2019 9:22 am
Match Reports, Men's

Fingernails were bitten to the quick in this thrilling EBA Top Club when "The Bay" visited Lenham. We opened with high hopes of a good win in all our disciplines, but this was soon smashed as Dave Mason came in what can be described "as a cropper" in the 2 wood. The next to finish was Grant Allen in the Singles. Grant lead most of the time until on the 20th end, leading 19 - 15 he dropped a 2. The following end with one bowl to play he was 4 down (game to his opponent). With not a particularly easy shot to play Grant managed to get 4th bowl and thus became 20 - 19 down. 2 shots on the 22nd end enabled him to win 21 - 20. Lenham 1 the Bay 1 overall. Our pair of Les Mason & David Holmes never looked like losing from end 1. Indeed, it was 10 ends before Lenham troubled the score board. Lenham 1 The Bay 2 overall. Our 4's of Alfie Lewis, Bob Baldwin, Tom Attaway & Gordon Kent were the next to finish. Having led for most of the game 5 shots on the last 2 ends enabled the Lenham Rink to claim victory. Lenham 2 The Bay 2 overall. All down to our triple of Terry Kelly, Scott Whiting & Eddie Allen. Everything had looked rosy in the garden at 12 ends with The Bay holding a 16 - 8 lead. Unfortunately, Lenham then scored 6 shots in the next 5 ends to The Bay's 1. 17 - 14 to The Bay with one end to decide the match. It was at this time that I must thank David Holmes for his total and utter faith in a Bay win. With all of the players from the other completed matches watching plus supporters who had witnessed the morning play together with players arriving for the next fixture, totalling about 30 personnel, David announced to all and sundry "There is no doubt whatsoever Herne Bay will win". Lenham scored 2 shots, Herne Bay won the Triples 17 - 16 and consequently the match 3 - 2.

Match Report w/e 26/5

Tuesday 28th May 2019 9:09 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay men progressed to the next round of the National Top Club competition with a victory at Lenham. Bay won the 4 wood singles, pairs and triples but lost the 2 wood singles and fours for a 3-2 victory.

Match Report w/e 19/5

Monday 20th May 2019 2:23 pm
Match Reports

Bay picked up 5 of the 8 points in the Forest of Blean league match. Both teams won 3 triples with Bay winning the overall by 6 shots.

Team Managers Bugle

Wednesday 15th May 2019 9:25 am
Match Reports

Prior to the start of this game Herne Bay 'B' would have had to play at their very best and Canterbury would needed to have an "off day" for to progress further in this 1st Round of the EBA Double 4's at Spenser Road last night. Unfortunately, it was not a blue moon in the sky and a very experienced Canterbury side thoroughly deserved to progress into the next round. A special mention should go to Gordon Kent who ensured his rink of Steve Brown, Paul Evans and Bob Day kept in close touch throughout the game, indeed at 10-ends they were leading 14-10. Alas 2 x 3's and a 2 towards the end allowed Canterbury the luxury of not having to play the last end. The other rink of Mike Trotter, Brian Gisby and Jim Watson had young Tom Attaway making his first senior and very impressive appearance for The Bay, there is a definite talent there.

Match Report w/e 12/5

Monday 13th May 2019 9:18 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay progressed to the second round of the National double 4's with a 31 shot win at Aylesham & Snowdown. Alfie Lewis, Scott Whiting, Dave Mason and Grant Allen won 30-6 and Terry Kelly, Les Mason, David Holmes and Eddie Allen won 26-19. Bay will be away to Ramsgate or Kearsney in the next round.

Reveille has Sounded

Sunday 12th May 2019 12:47 pm
Match Reports, Men's

Reveille has sounded and "The Bay" are on the march. An early draw saw Herne Bay 'A' take the reasonably long trip to Aylesham & Snowdown in the 1st round of the EBA Double 4's. We saw the pleasing return to Herne Bay colours of Les Mason and David Holmes (well almost with Dave, he hasn't purchased a club shirt yet). Speaking as the Team Manager the return of these two fine bowlers plus the emergence of Alfie and a couple of youngsters holds exceptionally well for the future of our Club.

Match Report w/e 5/5

Monday 6th May 2019 12:28 pm
General, Match Reports

Bay won 3 and drew 1 of the 6 triples at Ashford Town in the first game of the Forest of Blean League campaign. A 24-shot win for Dave Knight, Russell Cooper and Eddie Allen gave Bay the overall shots points.

Opening of the Season

Sunday 28th April 2019 4:00 pm
General, Match Reports

Herne Bay Bowls Club opened their season on a beautiful Easter Saturday afternoon with 72 members attending a mixed drive.

Overall Victory

Tuesday 25th September 2018 9:43 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay won 2 and drew 1 of the 6 rinks played against Whitstable but a 14-shot win for Sam Hardy, George Johnson, Bob Baldwin and Jim Watson gave Bay the overall victory.

A Busy Week

Wednesday 19th September 2018 3:22 pm
Match Reports, Ladies, Men's

Herne Bay Bowls Club had a busy week. The men won 5 of the 6 triples played against Probus and won by 54 shots. They then only 1 of 5 rinks at home to Maidstone losing by 40 shots. The game against Hesketh Park was close. Although Bay won 3 of the 4 rinks they only won by 8 shots overall.

Match Report w/e 9th Sept

Wednesday 12th September 2018 12:58 pm
Match Reports, Ladies, Men's

Bay won 4 of the 6 triples at Folkestone winning overall by 26 shots.

Shield Champions

Monday 3rd September 2018 10:36 am
Match Reports

The Bernard Annand Finals were held at Herne Bay Bowls Club. In the semi-finals of the Trophy (for non-County badged players) Whitstable beat Ramsgate 35 - 30 and Birchington best Sandwich 45 - 20. In a closely fought final Birchington ran out winners 40 - 30.

Clinched the Title

Tuesday 28th August 2018 9:14 am
Match Reports, Ladies, Men's

Herne Bay clinched the East Kent Mixed triples league title with 1 game to go. They beat Minster by 87 shots, winning all 6 triples and picking up the maximum 8 points.

A Step Closer

Tuesday 21st August 2018 11:21 am
Match Reports, Ladies, Men's

Herne Bay have moved a step closer to winning the East Kent Mixed Triples League. They shared rink honours 3 a piece at Birchington but lost overall by 8 shots. All 8 points were then picked up in the home game with Ashford Town with Bay winning all 6 triples. They now only need 2 points to secure the title.

Mid-August Match Report

Monday 13th August 2018 12:48 pm
Match Reports, Ladies, Men's

Bay won all 6 triples played in the 1st leg of the Trophy match played at Deal and take forward a lead of 79 shots to the 2nd leg.

FOB Champions

Monday 6th August 2018 10:25 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay won home Forest of Blean league games against Whitstable and Canterbury and in doing so won the league title.

Glorious Failure

Tuesday 31st July 2018 2:08 pm
Match Reports, Men's

The worst thing about writing "The Bugle" is that whenever, unless we achieve the ultimate, it must conclude with failure. The good bit about the 2018 Bugle is that it ends with "Glorious Failure". Our remaining rinks: - Bill Gibbon, Tony Knibbs, Gordon Kent and Bob Day together with Ritchie Callanan, Roy Chillingworth, Ray Chipperfield and Alf Collar eventually had to succumb to a very strong Canterbury side in the Area Semi-Final of the Cox Cup. Gents, the hats of all Herne Bay members go off to you in what must be classed as a magnificent run in the competition beating other clubs, some of whom only entered one side in the competition. I also include Paul Evans and Peter Gibson who both played in earlier rounds.

Strange Twist of Fate

Tuesday 24th July 2018 6:48 pm
Match Reports, Men's

First an apology for the lack of bugle last week. Having arrived late back from Lenham and off early the following morning to Gravesend and then immediately off to Faversham for a FOB game it completely went out of my mind. Or in other words I lost the mouthpiece, so I couldn't blow the thing or get a note out of it. Suffice to say two of our sides suffered defeats to Lenham and Lyminge whilst our other team consisting of Bill Gibbon, Peter Gibson (in for the unavailable Tony Knibbs), Gordon Kent and Bob Day, and Ritchie Callanan, Roy Chillingworth, Ray Chipperfield (in for the unavailable Paul Evans), and Alf Collar completed a fine win over a very strong Ashford Rail side.

Mixed Fortunes

Monday 23rd July 2018 9:45 am
Match Reports, Ladies, Men's

Herne Bay bowlers had mixed fortunes in the final stages of the County competitions. Shaun Woolford lost 21-14 in the quarter final of the singles. Dave Mason and Grant Allen lost by 3 shots in the pairs quarter final. Alfie Lewis, Shaun Woolford, Ian Robb and Paul Woolford were beaten in the 4’s quarter final. However, the 4 of Dave Mason, Scott Whiting, Joe Kelly and Grant Allen beat a team from Gravesend in the quarter final and Chatham in the semi-final to reach the County 4’s final to be played at Halls (Dartford) on Sunday 29th July.

Well and truley "Sandwich'ed"

Sunday 15th July 2018 6:56 pm
Match Reports, Men's

Our interest in the EBA Double 4's ended this morning in Sandwich. Both of our rinks of Dave Mason, Scott Whiting, Eddie Allen and Grant Allen and Terry Kelly, Shaun Woolford, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly although leading at 10 ends had to succumb to some excellent bowling from Sandwich in the second half. On reflection the players and myself agreed that on the day the best side won. So, after congratulating the lads from Sandwich and wishing them well in the next stage of the competition we will lick our wounds and continue our quest for honours tomorrow in the Cox Cup. My thanks to Lyn and John Philips for their support and their offer of a black cup of tea.

Tony Bishop
Team Manager

Team Manager's Trumpet

Wednesday 11th July 2018 2:08 pm
Match Reports, Men's

Success for "The Bay" means further matches in our calendar.

On Sunday 15th July at 10am we have two rinks at Sandwich in the County Semi-Final of the English Bowling Association Double Fours. Once again some of the best bowlers in Kent will be on view. All support for the lads would be gratefully received.

On Monday 16th July at 6pm in the Cox Cup we have three teams in the 2nd Round. Whilst the three home rinks do battle at Spenser Road their opposite halves will be doing battle at Lyminge, Ashford Rail and Lenham. For those unfamiliar with the rules of the Cox Cup. One rink plays at home and the other plays away and the combined score determines the winner. Herne Bay have entered three teams in this competition and as far as we can remember this is the first time "The Bay" have three teams in the 2nd Round. Any support at any of the venues would be gratefully received.

Tony Bishop
Team Manager

Smiles All Round

Tuesday 10th July 2018 11:24 am
Match Reports, Men's

There were smiles all round in the bar area of Spenser Road last night as our two remaining sides in the Cox up experienced excellent victories in the 1st Round. They join our other successful side who demolished Folkstone Park on “Super Saturday” morning. Old cobwebs were blown away as one old timer was heard to remark "Never 'appened in my lifetime son, three through to the 2nd round of the Cox? 'Un'eared of". The rink of Mike Trotter, Len Brown, Bob Baldwin and Brian Dennis had a great victory at Hythe winning 26 - 14 whilst their home pairing with David Knight, Steve Brown, Brian Gisby and Jim Watson (who took a six on the final end) won 22 - 18. Making a total victory of 48 - 32. Our final double rink eased to a 55 - 23 victory over Whitstable with Les Mason, David Mason, Paul Woolford and Grant Allen thrashing their opponents 35 - 11 whilst the home rink of Alfie Lewis, Eddie Allen, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly easing to a 20 - 12 win. The team and I would like to thank Sandra, Mo and Angie for the food and drink supplied last night and the numerous supporters including Alf and Joyce who joined me at Whitstable - your support ladies and gents is really appreciated. One interesting fact emerged was that whilst Herne Bay entered 3 teams with reserves, two sides (Hythe and Folkestone Park) entered only 1 (their best?). At the time of writing our next opponents are not known.

Tony Bishop
Team Manager

Club Mixed Triples Results

Monday 9th July 2018 9:47 am
Match Reports, Ladies, Men's

After an enjoyable afternoon of bowling in the Club Mixed Triples competition yesterday, we are pleased to announce the first set of finalists in the line-up for Finals Weekend. A big congratulations goes to Val Keleghar, Chris Adams and Sara Trotter who will play Mary Gibbon, Russell Cooper and Terry Kelly in a full 18 end match in the finals. Well done.

Thank you to all the players for their support, and to everyone who helped out to make the afternoon run smoothly.

Super Saturday

Saturday 7th July 2018 11:41 am
Match Reports, Men's

If you read our Presidents article on Fabulous Friday, we managed to have a Super Saturday to follow. Herne Bay entered three teams in this year’s Cox Cup and at the request of Folkestone Park one of our rinks was requested to play on Saturday morning instead of the usual Monday evening. What followed can only be described as a total destruction. I was fortunate enough to witness Bill Gibbon, Tony Knibbs, Gordon Kent and Bob Day complete 30 shots to 10 win at Spenser Road. Communication with the away rink was not at its best but late in the game the message came through that the rink of Ritchie Callanan, Roy Chillingworth, Paul Evans and Alf Collar were winning by a similar score to our lads at home. They eventually won by 27 shots to 10. Considering Folkstone Park only entered one side I think that this reflects the all-round strength of "The Bay". Very well done to both the home and away sides you did "The Bay" proud. The next round will see the same 8 selected (Ray Chipperfield replacing the unavailable Tony Knibbs) play either Canterbury 'A' or Ashford Rail 'B' on Monday 16th July at 6pm.

Tony Bishop
Team Manager

Fabulous Friday!

Friday 6th July 2018 11:20 pm
Match Reports, Men's

We all knew about Super Saturday when GB won all those golds at the London Olympics in 2012. Well today was FABULOUS FRIDAY for Herne Bay BC. This morning Mike Trotter, Len Brown, Bob Baldwin and Brian Dennis had a convincing win in the Divisional Final of the over 55 fours and progress to the County semi-final to be played at Kemsley BC on Saturday 28 July.

Putting HBBC on the Map

Thursday 5th July 2018 10:03 am
Match Reports, Ladies, Men's

On Sunday our fours team of Pat Knight, Cath Watson, Gill Baker and Ellen Foster contested the County Divisional Final at Boughton where they unfortunately lost to a strong 4 from Ashford Rail.

On Monday evening Shaun Woolford won the Divisional Final of the badged singles beating Gordon Charlton 21 - 15 at Birchington. Shaun will play his County quarter final and hopefully semi-final at OGF Bowls Club, Gravesend on Tuesday 17 July in his attempt to reach the County final.

Last night Dave Mason and Grant Allen won the Divisional Final of the pairs at Ashford Rail and will play their County quarter final at Ditton on Wednesday 18 July.

Tomorrow night Shaun is in another Divisional Final (2 wood) at Folkestone.

On Friday of this week Len Brown, Mike Trotter, Bob Baldwin and Brian Dennis will play the Divisional Final of the over 55 fours against a 4 from Victoria Park. This will be held at Herne Bay starting at 10.30. For this match it has been agreed that the main green will play away from the pavilion and then be turned on completion of the match. Any support for the men would be appreciated.

On Friday evening at Aylesham & Snowdown we have two 4's through to the Divisional Final. Alfie Lewis, Shaun Woolford, Ian Robb and Paul Woolford will play a 4 from Sandwich and Dave Mason, Scott Whiting, Grant Allen and Joe Kelly will play a 4 from Canterbury.

Don't forget that the Cox Cup gets under way starting on Saturday morning where our home rink will be playing Folkestone Park at 10.30 and on Monday night when home rinks will be playing Whitstable and Hythe.

Finally our Ladies commence their Mollie Cleggett campaign next Tuesday against Ashford Town with the home rink starting at 2.00.

These are exciting times for the club, show your support when you can. It is much appreciated.

Bay to Face Sandwich in Crunch Tie

Tuesday 3rd July 2018 2:20 pm
Match Reports, Men's

Round 5 of the English Bowling Association sees the lads from Spenser Road travel to Sandwich on Sunday 15th July at 10am. A feast of bowls is promised as two of Kent's finest fight it out for a place in the semi finals. Anyone in the area will be more than welcome to cheer the lads on together with our regular away support.

A further reminder that the Cox Cup is about to get underway with one rink playing home and away at Folkestone Park at 10am next Saturday morning 7th July at 10am. Two further rinks will be playing Hythe and Whitstable home and away on Monday 9 July at 6pm. All supporters welcome to attend.

Tony Bishop
Team Manager

Team Manager's Bugle

Monday 2nd July 2018 9:57 am
Match Reports, Men's

The Bay eased themselves into Round 5 of the English Bowling Association Double 4's at Spenser Road this morning. After 5 ends we lead Ramsgate by a combined score of 17 shots to 2. From that point onwards, the result never appeared in doubt. Ramsgate eventually conceding defeat after both rinks had played 14 ends. The rink of Terry Kelly, Shaun Woolford, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly winning 20 - 7 and the rink of Dave Mason, Scott Whiting, Eddie Allen and Grant Allen winning 26 - 6. A special thank you from the team and myself go to Lyn & John Phillips for giving up their Saturday morning and ensuring we were well fed and watered. Plus, John turning the green twice just for our pleasure.

Round 5 will see us visiting Birchington or Sandwich who play off Sunday morning.

Tony Bishop
Team Manager

Team Manager's Trumpet

Thursday 21st June 2018 10:23 am
Match Reports, Men's

Round 4 and the last 8 in the county await our lads in the English Bowling Association Top Club 4's. We have been drawn at home to Ramsgate on Saturday 30th June at 10am. All support will be most welcome ( I will ensure the bar is open), I guarantee the team really appreciate friendly faces around the green during play. Even if you are new to the game come along and see how the top boys do it, I am sure you will be impressed.

Tony Bishop
Team Manager

Last Wood Triumph

Monday 18th June 2018 9:45 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay men are through to the 4th round of the National Double 4’s competition with a 1 shot victory over Canterbury. The overall lead changed several times during the course of the match and bowling the final wood of the match Bay skip Grant Allen was a shot down which would have given Canterbury victory. However, with the jack only a yard or so from the ditch he managed to draw the shot. Bay will now be home to either Hythe or Ramsgate.

Team Manager's Bugle

Friday 15th June 2018 4:32 pm
Match Reports, Men's

I promised a spectacular at Spencer Road last night in the English Bowling Association Double rink 3rd Round game against Canterbury, and what we got was a classic. Whether or not I would have classed it as such had Grant's last bowl had a different ending remains to be seen. However, those fortunate enough to attend were rewarded with a bowls match between two evenly matched sides that lived up to what one would expect from some of Kent's finest.

2 Wood Spectacular

Monday 11th June 2018 5:29 pm
Match Reports

Kent County Divisional 2 wood singles for ladies and men were held at Herne Bay on Saturday and Sunday. In the men's competition Bay's Grant Allen and Shaun Woolford qualified for the semi-finals to be held at Birchington in July. The other 2 qualifiers were Dex Weyand (St Lawrence) and Jason Trow (Folkestone Park). Bay had a convincing 84 shot victory over Canterbury in the East Kent Mixed triples league giving them 7 of the 8 available points. 4 mixed matches were played during the week with Bay winning each of them. The ladies were also victorious in the 3 matches they played against local rivals Whitstable, Deal and Chislet.

Team Manager's Trumpet

Monday 11th June 2018 11:10 am
Match Reports, Men's

A festival of bowls is promised next Thursday the 14th June at 6pm at Spencer Road when we host Canterbury in the 3rd round of English Bowling Association Double 4's. For those who are unaware some of the finest bowlers in Kent (representing both sides) will be on view. All supporters will be most welcome, and I know the lads would appreciate the view of friendly faces in and around the green.

Team Manager's Bugle

Monday 4th June 2018 11:01 am
Match Reports, Men's

It is always easier to sound out the bugle when I have a win to report. Today was such a day when in the English Bowling Association 2nd round of the Double Rinks we defeated a Canterbury side by 53 shots to 29. It looked as if it was going to be a very close contest after 9 ends with Canterbury leading overall by 2 shots. Obviously superior fitness then took over as The Bay took a further total of 39 shots in the remaining ends to Canterbury's 12. Team scores - Terry Kelly, Scott Whiting, Eddie Allen and Grant Allen won 30 shots to 11 whilst the rink of Shaun Woolford, Bill Robb, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly won 23 shots to 19. Canterbury conceding defeat after 18 and 20 ends. The team and myself thank Mo and Angie for the ploughman’s it was really appreciated.

Team Manager's Bugle

Saturday 2nd June 2018 1:44 pm
Match Reports, Men's

Herne Bays interest in the Top Club ended on Thursday evening when our remaining side deservedly went out to a better Sandwich side. Whilst the 2 - 3 reverse may have appeared close, in all fairness I felt that Sandwich always held the upper hand. Our two single players suffered reasonably heavy defeats and our fours were always playing catch up. Unfortunately, excellent wins in the Pairs (Scott Whiting and Paul Woolford) 18 - 12 and the triples (Terry Kelly, Bill Robb and Joe Kelly) 23 - 11 were not enough to see us through. A mention must be given to Alfie Lewis who came into the rinks at the last minute and gave a most impressive debut at this level. Well done Alfie maybe the singles next year?

Bay in Narrow Defeat to Birchington

Tuesday 29th May 2018 2:33 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay only managed to pick up 2 1/2 of the 8 points in a 12 shot defeat by Birchington in the East Kent Mixed Triples League.

Full House

Wednesday 23rd May 2018 2:20 pm
Match Reports

In the Forest of Blean league Herne Bay picked up all 8 points in the home game with Faversham, winning all 6 triples and by 84 shots. Bay won 2 and lost 2 of the triples played in the Thanet league match against Broadstairs going down overall by 4 shots.

Bay Beat Local Rivals

Monday 14th May 2018 12:01 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay 'B' team beat local rivals Whitstable in the National Top club competition winning 3 of the 5 disciplines played. They are away at Minster in the next round. The 'A' team beat Dane Park in the National double 4's and will play Canterbury in the next round.

Bay are on the March

Monday 14th May 2018 11:23 am
Match Reports, Men's

The Bay are on the march. Friday night saw two Bay representative sides compete in England Bowling Association ties.

Comfortable Opening FOB Game

Sunday 6th May 2018 10:04 pm
Match Reports

Bay had a comfortable win at Whitstable in their opening Forest of Blean league match by 63 shots. Winning 5 of the 6 triples gave Bay 7 of the 8 available points.

Team Managers Bugle

Saturday 5th May 2018 4:12 pm
Match Reports

The Preliminary Round of the English National Double Fours Competition drew Herne Bay 'A' at home to a very strong Sandwich side. The game took place last night at Spencer Road on a bright sunny evening after a delayed start. Whilst the rink of Richie Callanan, David Knight, Alf Collar and Brian Dennis kept their four in close contention all the way through (they were leading 8 - 4 after 9 ends) it was a match that our visitors eventually won by a total of 15 shots. Brian's rink eventually ending a very creditable 11 - 14. The rink of Bob Baldwin, Mike Trotter, Bob Day and Brian Gisby needed that little bit of luck that teams need at a vital time and it just didn't happen. An example of this was on the 16th end with the home side holding a 6, Sean McCaughan played a shot that one would expect from a Middleton Cup Skip to cut the deficit to 1. An excellent shot. I thought both of our sides put up a very creditable performance against a strong opposition who in fairness turned out worthy winners. I would like to thank all the supporters who turned up to see a fine game played in the right spirit. My thanks and that of the team go to Joyce, Mo and Angie for the meal plus Sue and Paul behind the bar.

Final 2017 Match Report

Monday 2nd October 2017 10:31 am
Match Reports

In the final match of the season Herne Bay won 4 of the 6 triples played at Ash but due to a heavy defeat by one of the triples, Bay lost the match by 1 shot.

Match Report w/e 24/09

Monday 25th September 2017 9:20 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay failed to reach the final of the Kent County Cox cup losing to Milton Regis in the semi final played at Folkestone. Both Herne Bay rinks were always under pressure and at 1 point were 15 shots adrift. The rink of Terry Kelly, Sean Woolford, Paul Woolford and Grant Allen finished with a win by 19 - 14. The other rink of Dave Mason, Scott Whiting, Eddie Allen and Ian Robb having been well behind suddenly picked up 10 shots with a 4 and 6 count. This meant that playing the last end Bay were only 1 shot down overall. In a tense final end Milton Regis held their nerve to get the shot and win the rink 26 - 19 winning by 2 shots overall.

Match Report w/e 17/09

Monday 18th September 2017 7:22 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay will be making their second successive semi final appearance in the County Bert Cox cup against Milton Regis, to be played at Folkestone Bowls club on Sunday 24 September. The winners of the tie will play either Bromley or Cobham in the final in the afternoon.

Match Report w/e 10/09

Tuesday 12th September 2017 12:20 pm
Match Reports

Sara Trotter won all of the 6 finals that she contested during Herne Bay Bowls club finals weekend. Her singles victories were in the Handicap singles, 10 point and 2 wood. In addition she won the ladies pairs with Sylvia Sweeting, ladies drawn pairs with Pat Knight and mixed pairs with Dave Mason.

In addition to the mixed pairs, Mason won the 10 point and men's handicap pairs with Roy Chillingworth.

Barbara Morris won the ladies single championship in beating Pat Baldwin and Grant Allen beat Ian Robb in the men's singles championship.

Shield Winners

Monday 4th September 2017 9:43 am
Match Reports

The Bernard Annand finals were held at Herne Bay Bowls Club. In the semi finals of the Trophy Westbrook beat Cheriton and Thanet beat Folkestone. Westbrook won a closely contested final against Thanet 31 -29. In the Shield semi finals Herne Bay beat Whitstable and Lenham beat Ramsgate. Herne Bay beat Lenham in the final 45 - 32.

Match Report w/e 27/08

Sunday 27th August 2017 12:33 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay shared rink honours with Halls 3 each but Bay went down by 4 shots overall.

Match Report w/e 20/08

Monday 21st August 2017 3:54 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay secured 2nd place in the East Kent Mixed Triples league with a 74 shot win over Ashford Town. Winning 5 and drawing 1 of the 6 triples played gave Bay 7 1/2 points.

Match Report w/e 14/08

Monday 14th August 2017 9:18 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay are through to the semi final of the Annual Bernard Annand Shield to be played on finals day at Herne Bay on Sunday 3rd September commencing at 10am. Bay won on both rinks played at Tilmanstone 21 - 6 and 22 - 16. Their semi final opponents will be local rivals Whitstable.

Match Report w/e 08/08

Monday 7th August 2017 9:24 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay have reached the Semi Final of the Kent County Cox cup for the second year running and will play on finals day at Folkestone Town bowling club on Sunday 24th September. They played St Lawrence in the Divisional Final on a neutral green at Ashford Rail and in a close and tense match came out on top with wins on both rinks played. Terry Kelly, Shaun Woolford, Paul Woolford and Grant Allen won 20 - 15 and David Mason, Scott Whiting, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly won 17 - 14.

On the March

Monday 7th August 2017 9:22 am
Match Reports

"The Bay" are on the march. For the second year in succession we have reached the final 4 of the Cox Cup. An excellent display at this morning at Ashford Rail saw us triumph over a very good St Lawrence side. By a coincidence it was the same opponents that we met at the same stage last year, the only difference being that this year the game was completed in daylight. The early ends were keenly fought by both sides with "The Bay" just edging the points scored. Suddenly out of the blue St Lawrence took a 5 on both of our rinks. This gave them a overall lead of 6 shots. With due credit to our two sides they went up to the next gear and slowly fought back. This was a game that apart from the 2 x 5's no big scores looked possible, and in fact that is how the game continued with ones and two being scored by either side. Fortunately it was "The Bay" getting the two's and St Lawrence the one's. With the rink of Dave Mason, Scott Whiting, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly drawing 14 all on the 19th end we found at the same time the rink of Terry Kelly, Shaun Woolford, Paul Woolford and Grant Allen having played only 15 ends, also level at 15 all. What appeared to be heading for a thrilling finish in the end turned out for a stroll as "The Bay" went up into a further gear and did not drop another shot. Joe's rink ending winning 17 - 14 and Grant's 20 - 15.

Team Managers Bugle

Tuesday 1st August 2017 11:55 am
Match Reports

The Bay are once again through to the Divisional Final of the Cox Cup. A breakdown in communications in messages from the home-front to New Romney meant that messages had to be received by telephone and not text which restricts me in giving a fuller home report. It appeared that both of our sides struggled against a New Romney side buoyant in their previous Cox Cup victory over a very strong Canterbury side. Away from home our regular side of Terry Kelly, Shaun Woolford, Paul Woolford and Grant Allen found the initial ends hard word work on a lush and very heavy green. It always seemed that at some stage they would take control of the game and from 8 - 11 down on the 13th end they never looked in danger. Ends 14 - 20 resulted in them acquiring 12 slots with no reply from their opponents. New Romney scored 1 shot on the final end to bring in a closing score of 20 -12 to "The Bay". At Spencer Road Dave Mason, Scott Whiting, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly won by the comfortable margin of 21 shots to 14.

Match Report w/e 30/07

Monday 31st July 2017 9:30 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay progressed to the Divisional semi final of the Kent County Cox cup with a remarkable come back against Ashford Rail. With one rink played at home and one away Bay were 6 shots adrift starting the 21st and final end. But the away rink of Terry Kelly, Shaun Woolford, Paul Woolford and Grant Allen picked up a 4 to win 24 - 19 and the home rink of Dave Mason, Scott Whiting, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly also picked up a 4 and although losing 18 - 21 gave Bay an overall victory.

Team Managers Bugle

Tuesday 25th July 2017 12:13 pm
Match Reports

Phew, that was a bit close.

Match Report w/e 23/07

Monday 24th July 2017 12:03 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay bowler Sara Trotter will be competing in the National Championship singles at Leamington next month having beaten Barbara Whitehead of Danson Park. She will also be representing Kent in the Johns Trophy competition.

Team Managers Bugle

Tuesday 18th July 2017 3:21 pm
Match Reports

The "Bay" are on the quick march again. Last nights 3rd round tussle against Folkestone Park saw us advance to the 4th round. Taking my seat at the end of rink 3, I witnessed what one can only describe as a weird phenomenon. After 5 ends the rink of Terry Kelly, Shaun Woolford, Paul Woolford and Grant Allen were involved in a very tight struggle with the score at 3 - 3. The news filtered through from Spencer Road that the home rink of Dave Mason, Scott Whiting, Ian Robb and super sub Eddie Allen were leading 8 - 2 also after 5 ends. At 10 ends with our away side holding a narrow lead of 8 - 6 the devastating news from Spencer Road crept in "The Bay were leading 22 - 5". Suddenly it was if a bolt of lightening had hit the coastal port. Gone was the skillful arts of Stanley Matthews, Tom Finney and Denis Law style bowls to be replaced by the cast of "Last of the Summer Wine". The match was over as a spectacle as Clegg, Compo and Foggy took to the field. Please dear reader do not take this as a criticism of the play I was watching, it was the only way I can describe the change of atmosphere in one end of what was a close game of bowls. On the conclusion of the 15th end the Folkestone skip decided he was unfit to continue playing due to illness so the game conclude with "The Bay" leading 12 - 8. The home side romped home by 30 - 7. We retired to the bar were we were very well fed on burgers and chips. The talk around the table was not on the saving shot that saved a 6 or 7, nor the "drawing" shot that trails the jack 8 yards, but the 1st episode of Game of Thrones, the first female Dr. Who and risque programs on channel 4. An unusual end to a "different" game of bowls.

Match Report w/e 16/07

Monday 17th July 2017 2:20 pm
Match Reports

Bay shared honours 3 triples each in the Forest of Blean league encounter at home to Canterbury with the visitors winning by 22 shots overall.

Team Managers Bugle

Tuesday 11th July 2017 4:46 pm
Match Reports

It was a case of "some you win, some you lose " with our two sides in the Cox Cup. I was at Canterbury last night to watch a comfortable 18 - 6 victory for Grant Allen's rink of Terry Kelly, Shaun Woodford and Paul Woodford. 3 - 4 down after 5 ends when the news came through from Spencer Road that the home side of Dave Mason, Scott Whiting, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly were leading 10 shots to 1. This had a sudden effect on the side who only dropped 2 shots in the next 11 ends ending up victors by 18 shots to 6. Hearing the score of 25 - 7 after 16 ends to Joe's side Canterbury decided to call it a day.

Match Report w/e 09/07

Monday 10th July 2017 10:13 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay's Sara Trotter put up a valiant effort against England International Wendy King going down 21 - 16 in the Kent County singles semi final held at Maidstone Bowls Club.

Team Managers Bugle

Monday 3rd July 2017 9:41 am
Match Reports

When a club is strong enough to enter 3 separate sides in the Cox Cup it is inevitable that at some stage two of those sides will meet. It so happened this year as early as the 1st round. Last night Herne Bay 'B' met Herne Bay 'C'. I will allow others to ponder on how the make up the sides were selected. Suffice to say that Bob Simcock's rink was selected as a whole on their efforts in the County Fours. When two sides do meet we are guaranteed that one will succeed whilst the other will be eliminated. My congratulations on a splendid win by 49 shots to 32 go to Dave Nash, Len Brown, Alf Collar and Brian Gisby (20 - 15) and Richie Callanan, Roy Chillingworth, Dave Knight and Bob Simcock ( 29 - 17). Well done gents - now for Folkestone on 10 July. With regards to Herne Bay 'B' - I think we can put this one down to "A bad day at the office".

Team Managers Bugle

Tuesday 6th June 2017 10:12 am
Match Reports

The Last Post from the Managers Bugle rang out loud and clear last night as "The Bays" interest as a club in the EBA Competitions finally ceased at St Lawrence. Needing to win at least 3 of the disciplines, only the Pairs and the Triples were successful. Wins for Shaun Woodford and Ian Robb in the Pairs and Terry Kelly, Scott Whiting and Grant Allen in the Triples gave us a gimps of what might have been. Well done lads you were magnificent. The team and myself would like to thank the fine support of Rebecca, Marion, Harry, Joyce, Graeme, Lyn, John and Bill. The team did their best but on this occasion not (only just)quite good enough. Our congratulations however must go to St Lawrence on a fine win.

Our thoughts now transfer to July and the Cox Cup.

Team Managers Bugle

Tuesday 30th May 2017 3:14 pm
Match Reports

In the 2nd Round of the EBA Double Rink Herne Bay made the short visit to St Lawrence. It was a game that swung first one way and then the other. For the first 6 ends the "Bay" were ahead. Then St Lawrence pulled back to level the scores. First one side went ahead followed by the other side pulling level. At 16 ends each the "Bay" were ahead overall by 27 shots to 21. This was the point when St Lawrence pulled out the stops and in the remaining 8 ends scored 17 shots to the "Bays" 3. An overall score of 30 shots against 37 to our opponents allow them to continue in the competition. Our winning rink of Les Mason, Bob Baldwin, Gary Allen and Jim Watson certainly played exceptionally well against a strong experienced St Lawrence side. Steve Brown, Peter Gibson, Bill Robb and Brian Dennis managed to keep the score close until they seemed to "run out of puff" in the final few ends. The team and myself would like to thank Marian & Harry Algar, Joyce Whitlock, Lyn and John Phillips plus Terry Kelly for their support.

Match Report - w/e 21/05

Tuesday 23rd May 2017 11:55 am
Match Reports

Bay progressed to the 2nd round of the National double 4's with a 40 shot victory over Kearsney. The rink of Les Mason, Stuart Emert, Gary Allen and Jim Watson scored hotshot 8's on the 16th and 17th ends to win 36 - 12. Bay now face a tough away tie at St. Lawrence.

Team Managers Bugle

Sunday 21st May 2017 5:52 pm
Match Reports

The "Bay" are on the march. On a bright sunny Sunday morning in the Top Club, The "Bay" A side gained a splendid 5 - 0 win at Folkestone. Dave Mason set us on the way with a resounding 19 - 7 win in the 2 wood. Joe Kelly followed him home with a 21 - 17 win in the singles. A game that Joe kept the upper hand all the way through despite his opponent striking back late in the game to make the score 18 - 17 in Joe's favour. But our little hero kept his nerve and didn't drop another shot. The Pairs of Les Mason (welcome back again Les) and Paul Woolford were never in trouble winning 23 - 8. The Triple of Terry Kelly, Ian Robb and Grant Allen always had control of the game partly due to Terry's selection of green selection not always appreciated by some. They ended up with a 25 - 13 win.The Fours of Bob Baldwin, Gary Allen (welcome back again Gary), Shaun Woolford and Eddie Allen kept a steady lead throughout winning by 22 - 17 in the End. Well done lads, a good mornings work.

Kearsney away awaits us in the next round.

Team Managers Bugle

Saturday 20th May 2017 11:21 am
Match Reports

It was well overdue but tonight "The Bay" recorded their first team win of the season in the EBA Comps. Both rinks in the Double Fours achieved fine wins allowing us to continue into the next round where we travel to St Lawrence. The rink of Steve Brown, Peter Gibson, Bill Robb and Brian Dennis won 27 - 11. But pride of place must go to the rink of Les Mason (welcome back Les), Stuart Emert, Gary Allen (also welcome back Gary) and skipped by that well known Millwall supporter Jim Watson. In their winning score of 36-12 they achieved the rare distinction of gaining two maximum shots (8) on two consecutive ends (the 16th & 17th). Well done to all players a fine deserved win. The team & myself would like to than all the supporters and to Joyce and Mo for an excellent meal after the game and to John Toms a first class "washeruperer".

Tony Bishop
Team Manager

Team Managers Bugle

Monday 15th May 2017 12:37 pm
Match Reports

The doom arrived early over Spenser Road as "The Bay" A side crashed out at home to Gateway Friday night. The rink of Terry Kelly, Scott Whiting, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly dominated their game, never behind and ending up winning 17 - 9. well done lads. The rink of Dave Mason, Sean Woolford, Eddie Allen and Grant Allen were always struggling against a Gateway rink, that in fairness, played exceptionally well. Always behind but gaining a 7 on the 14th end bringing the deficit to 10 - 16 was only a false dawn . They kept it close to play the final end needing 1 shot to play the extra end. Unfortunately for "The Bay" Gateway took the end and subsequently the game.
Despite what can only be classed as a disastrous opening start to the season for all our EBA matches the Team Manager has been given a vote of confidence from "The Bay" management.

Match Report - w/e 14/05

Monday 15th May 2017 12:33 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay won 4 of the 6 triples in the Forest of Blean league match at Canterbury but lost overall by 8 shots meaning both clubs getting 4 points.

Team Managers Bugle

Friday 12th May 2017 2:30 pm
Match Reports

What started off a bright sunny Thursday evening in Sandwich, turned into a cold wet night which matched the Herne Bay 'B' sides hopes of advancement in the Preliminary round of the EBA Top Club. A sign of things to come came in the 17th end of Bob Simcock's 2 wood singles. Holding 2 shots with one wood touching the jack his opponent put up a firm bowl, hit Bob's shot out the head and took 2 shots himself. If Bob had kept the 2 shots the game would have been level at 12 all. But 10 - 14 down with a couple of ends remaining was too much to ask. The triple of Colin Hadlow, Peter Gibson and Brian Dennis led 12 - 3 after 10 ends only to succumb to a 2 shot defeat on the last end at 14 all. With the Pairs and Fours suffering defeats it was left to Stevie Brown to restore some pride to "The Bay" with a fine 19 - 16 win in the Singles.Well played Steve. We were, after the game, rewarded with a splendid hot buffet and our grateful thanks go to Gordon & his team. On reflection we must accept that overall the best side won and as many school reports say "Must Try Harder".
On behalf of the team and myself we would like to thank Alf, Eunice, Lyn & John for your support

Match Report - w/e 07/05

Thursday 11th May 2017 12:51 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay Bowling club will be holding an 'Open Day' on Saturday 13th May between 10am and 2pm. Club coaches will be in attendance to guide and advise any potential new bowlers or anybody wanting to have a bowl. Address of club is Spenser Road CT6 5QL.

Team Managers Bugle

Monday 1st May 2017 2:29 pm
Match Reports

The first blast from the bugle is to let members be aware of the English Bowling Association Competitions. Herne Bay have entered 3 teams in the Double Fours and 2 teams in the Top Club.

Match Report - w/e 02/10

Tuesday 4th October 2016 10:46 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay 127 Probus 60
Colin Tobutt, Mike Tibby, Jim Covill 21 - 10 John Dryland, John Phillips, Bill Robb 14 - 14 Paul Green, Roy Chillingworth, Stuart Emert 21 - 11 Colin Hadlow, Paul Evans, Brian Gisby 19 - 9 Paul Bryson, John Offer, Jeff Graham 23 - 9 Alan Jordan, Danny Keleghar, Jim Watson 29 - 7

Match Report - w/e 18/09

Monday 19th September 2016 10:29 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay won all 6 triples played in the mixed match against Lenham winning by a comfortable 45 shots. Bay won 3 and drew 1 of the 6 rinks against Panteg, a touring club from Pontypool in Wales and won a close fought match by 1 shot. The best winning rink was that of Val Miller, Cath Watson, Colin Hadlow and Stuart Emert by 16 shots.

Match Report - w/e 28/08

Tuesday 30th August 2016 3:26 pm
Match Reports

Boughton 96 Herne Bay 119 (FOB League)

Match Report - w/e 21/08

Wednesday 24th August 2016 2:07 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay retained their East Kent Mixed Triples league crown with a convincing away win over their nearest rivals Birchington by 16 shots. The following day Bay completed the league season with a win over Ashford Town.

Match Report - w/e 14/08

Monday 15th August 2016 12:00 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay played in the Kent County Cox cup semi final against Bromley at Met Police, Hayes and in a very tight match ending up losing by 1 shot. The rink of Terry Kelly, Scott Whiting, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly won 21 - 16 whilst the other rink of David Mason, Shaun Woolford, Paul Woolford and Eddie Allen went into their last end with Bay having an overall lead of 2 shots, but unfortunately dropped 3 shots on that end to end Bays dream of reaching the final for the first time ever.

Team Manager's Bugle

Monday 15th August 2016 11:58 am
Match Reports

The final blast of the 2016 Bugle comes with the sadness of defeat but the most successful run (as far as I know) achieved by any Herne Bay side ever. This morning having led for most of the game and by 2 shots on the last end, Bromley grabbed a 3 and a place in the Cox Cup Final against Cobham. In what turned out in the end to be a very close game the one difference in the two sides was probably my old mate Gary Brock one of the Bromley skips. Credit must be given to all those who represented "The Bay" in the Cox this season - Dave Mason, Steve Brown, Shaun Woolford, Paul Woolford, Eddie Allen, Bob Baldwin, Scott Whiting, Ian Robb, Terry (AKA Tom) Kelly and Joe Kelly. Gents, you gave your all and "Bay" players and supporters salute your efforts. We will come back stronger next year, we have big unfinished business to complete. The team and myself would like to thank those who made the long trek to my old stamping ground at Hayes to support - John & Lyn, Bill & Linda , Les (welcome back mate), Rebecca and I believe relatives of Paul & Shaun. Also to all those who over the course of the season have given up their time to support, cater and assist - a very big Thank You.

Team Manager's Bugle

Tuesday 9th August 2016 8:54 pm
Match Reports

For the first time I am at a complete loss as to where I should start on the saga that unfurled last night at Victoria Park in the Cox Cup against St. Lawrence. I did state to Bill Robb that I would be contacting him to ensure I got everything in the correct order. A delayed start saw Dave Mason, Shaun Woodford and Eddie Allen open proceedings on Rink 1 (a County Divisional Final on an outside rink?) and Terry Kelly, Scott Whiting, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly on rink 3. The first 19 ends saw each side edge slightly ahead in turn although at one stage "The Bay" actually lead by 10 overall. The 20th end saw the tie level and the skies black, it was 9.10pm. Eddies rink lead by 9, Joes trailed by 9. A firm bowl by the St Lawrence skip saw the advantage switch from "The Bay" to the opposition where they held several shots and the jack in the ditch. Joe drew close - enough for a measure. 1 shot and advantage to St Lawrence after an umpires measure. on rink 1 "The Bay" held several - the opposing skip fires- the jack shoots to the left - The umpire is called. With St Lawrence holding 4 shots a string is called for to determine whether or not the jack is in or out. The umpire cannot see from the end of the rink - he has to follow the string along the edge of the green. Umpires decision - its out "The Bay" breath again. Spectators sit back on their seats as the end begins again. "The Bay" win the end by 1 so an extra end is played by both rinks. Joes rink are down until he draws shot - "The Bay" win the end by 1 shot. Rink 1 is still going, the houses at the end of the green have disappeared in the darkness, it is 9.20pm. Shaun draws shot and the sees the opposition clip his second bowl in for 2 shots to "The Bay". Try as they might St Lawrence cannot get close so we win by 3 shots on the extra end.

Match Report - w/e 07/08

Monday 8th August 2016 10:02 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay reached the Area final of the Cox cup with a superb victory over a strong Canterbury team. The home rink of Terry Kelly, Scott Whiting, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly won 26 - 7 while the away rink of Shaun Woolford, Steve Brown, Paul Woolford and Eddie Allen recorded a 19 - 9 victory having been behind 9 - 3 earlier in the match. Bay will play St Lawrence in the final.

Team Manager's Bugle

Tuesday 2nd August 2016 6:49 pm
Match Reports

After what can best be described as an "eventful" morning Herne Bay sent out 2 sides in the Divisional Semi Final of the Cox Cup. Having attended the away fixture I can only report directly as the game panned out at Canterbury. After 5 ends the away rink of Shaun Woolford, Steve brown, Paul Woolford and Eddie Allen were really struggling against a very strong Canterbury rink. it would not be amiss to report that Paul & Eddie were keeping us in the game. The news from Spencer Road came in that The Bay rink of Terry Kelly, Scott Whiting, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly were leading 8 - 2. At 9 ends the away rink looked as if a beating was on the cards as they were 9 - 3 down. The news from home was better with The Bay leading 11 - 4. The Bay gained the mat at Canterbury and from that moment they never looked back. With the mat one quarter of the way up the green The Bay never dropped another shot. With news coming in from home that they were leading 18 - 6 after 15 ends and Canterbury finally conceding the tie at 26 - 7. At the time the away rink was 19 - 9 up after 18 ends. A total win of 45 - 16, a magnificent win. Brilliant result and congratulations to all players.

Match Report - w/e 31/07

Tuesday 2nd August 2016 6:44 pm
Match Reports

David Mason narrowly failed in his quest for County singles glory with a 21 - 19 defeat in the final to Simon Green of Sandwich bowls club. Mason will now represent Kent in the National Championships at Leamington at the latter part of August.

Team Manager's Bugle

Sunday 31st July 2016 12:19 pm
Match Reports

"The Bay Are On The March". Another fierce encounter in the Cox Cup saw us conquer our distant rivals Folkestone, a side who put us out the same competition last year. The green at Folkestone can best be described as "sporting" If it was your night great - if it wasn't - hard luck. The opposition did agree that most of the "fortune" was shared among their 4 and my congratulations to the Bay 4 of Steve Brown, Bob Baldwin, Paul Woolford and Eddie Allen of sticking to the task when "lady luck" did not smile on our lads. At 6 ends we were 1 - 8 down but cheered by the report from the home rink of Dave Mason, Scott Whiting, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly leading 15 - 1 at the same stage. With "Lady Luck" continuing give a glace let alone a smile the news from Spencer Road 23 - 6 up after 15 we knew that to keep it tight awayfrom home and the result would come. Whilst "Lady Luck" did not change sides she deserted our opponents on the last 2 ends where we took an eventual deserved total of 6 shots to draw the game 16 all. The home rink won by 27 shots to 15 which places us nicely (if I am correct) in the Divisional Semi Final where we play Canterbury next Monday ( 1 August) 6pm. All supporters who witnessed our game in the Top Club will know what to expect. I promised then a top class exciting game with some of the top bowlers in Kent appearing. I again promise the same for this fixture. So come along next Monday to Spencer Road or Canterbury Bowls Club you will not be disappointed.

Team Manager's Bugle

Thursday 21st July 2016 9:56 am
Match Reports

At last we have been informed (thanks Bill) of our next opponents in the Cox Cup - Folkestone Town. The home rink will be at "The Bay" at 6pm next Monday 25 July whilst I will be at Folkestone Town, keeping in touch with the away rink. So if you have the chance to give the lads a cheer please come along to either venue where you will be most welcome. Any new bowler who wishes to see how the game is played by our more experienced bowlers , I know you will be in for a treat.

Team Manager's Bugle

Wednesday 20th July 2016 11:42 am
Match Reports

We read in the papers when Manchester United/ Chelsea etc win in unspectacular fashion the old adage comes out "They did not play at their best - but still won". I think this reflects what happened on Monday evening against Canterbury. Whilst I was watching the away fixture our home side suffered a one shot defeat. I heard several explanations but at the end of the day the lads stuck to it and got what must be considered a reasonable result in the circumstances. Our away side of Bob Baldwin, Shaun Woodford, Paul Woodford and Eddie Allen ground out a 25 - 13 win which on the surface appears very comfortable but in reality certainly was not. On a very fast green which initially suited the hosts it took some time for our lads to master the conditions. Trailing for most of the game experience and ability finally came in to acquire the victory.

Match Report - w/e 17/7

Wednesday 20th July 2016 11:38 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay progressed to the 3rd round of the Bernard Annand Trophy double rink with a 45 - 40 shots victory at home to Lenham. They will now be away to Sandwich or Deal.

Team Manager's Bugle

Friday 15th July 2016 3:50 pm
Match Reports

The Bay march on in the 3rd round of the Cox Cup next Monday 18 July at 6pm when we entertain Canterbury. All supporters are welcome to cheer the lads on at home or if you are in the Canterbury area why not pop in to give a cheer to the away side and see if Eddie Allen can keep up his amazing sequence of results. His last three games have resulted in wins by over 20 shots.

Team Manager's Bugle

Thursday 14th July 2016 4:41 pm
Match Reports

The Cox Cup last night came and went for some and created fireworks for others. Whilst two of our sides put in creditable performances against Whitstable and Canterbury our success was against Ashford Rail. In our defeats a special mention must go to Ray Day, Dave Knight, Richie Callanan and Bruce Clayton who took Canturbury to a 1 shot defeat ( 19 - 18 ) on their own soil. This was Canterbury's top side who have aspirations of winning the Cox Cup. Well done gents, you did Herne Bay proud. Our top side annihilated (I can think of no other word ) Ashford Rail 48 - 9. The home rink of Dave Mason, Scott Whiting, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly winning 26- 6 and Bob Baldwin, Shaun Woolford, Paul Woolford and Eddie Allen winning 22- 3. Ashford Rail conceded the game after 16 and 15 ends respectively. So in two games Bob and Eddie have been in sides that have totalled 51 shots for and 4 against.

Team Manager's Bugle

Monday 11th July 2016 11:41 am
Match Reports

So our EBA Top Club run finally comes to an end at our old friends and rivals Sandwich. Â Dave Mason was the first to complete his disciplines in the 2 wood where he was very narrowly defeated by Mark McCaughan. This was a game that could have gone either wayÂ and Dave was unlucky insomuch as Mark played some excellent bowls at the right time to just edge the match. Joe Kelly put us back in contention with a fine win in the singles. Joe has been especially impressive in every round of the singles. Finally special mention must go to the rinks who recorded what must be a record breaking win of 29 - 1. Bob Baldwin, Jim Watson, Scott Whiting and Eddie Allen - gents, the club take our hats off to you. Sandwich got the better of us in the pairs and triples so we mustÂ wish them well in their quest forÂ furtherÂ EBA honours. The team and myself would like to thank Joyce, Angie, Brian and Bill Robb (good to see you back Bill) for their support.

Match Report - w/e 10/7

Monday 11th July 2016 11:33 am
Match Reports

Cup Triumph for Bay
The Forest of Blean league Millennium Cup was played for at Whitstable bowls club with Herne Bay proving worthy winners from runners up Canterbury.

Team Manager's Bugle

Wednesday 6th July 2016 11:59 am
Match Reports

The Cox Cup season has arrived and to start the time off well a win by both rinks at Sellindge. Due to our green being used by the Kent Ladies for their finals we were obliged to play both rinks away. Bill Gibbon, John Phillips, Roy Chillingworth and Alf Collar on one rink and Colin Hadlow, Dave Knight, Bruce Clayton and Ray Day on the other ensured a great start to the campaign with wins. I was pleased to hear that Sellindge provided an excellent after match fare which was apparently thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Match Report - w/e 03/07

Monday 4th July 2016 2:55 pm
Match Reports

As part of their 90th anniversary celebrations Herne Bay entertained the Kent County Bowling Association going down by a close 4 shots.

Team Manager's Bugle

Tuesday 28th June 2016 10:58 am
Match Reports

The 4th Round of the EBA Top Club sees us away to Sandwich on Sunday 10th July at 6pm. If the game is anything like the last round, supporters (who are most welcome) will be rewarded with a feast of bowls.

Match Report - w/e 26/06

Monday 27th June 2016 3:55 pm
Match Reports

In the Kent County competitions Herne Bay have several men through to the Divisional semi finals.Eddie Allen and Dave Mason in the badged singles. Mason along with Ian Robb in the pairs. Mike Trotter, Bob Baldwin and Brian Dennis in the triples and Trotter, Baldwin and Dennis along with Eddie Allen in the 4's.

Team Managers Bugle

Monday 27th June 2016 3:37 pm
Match Reports

On the previous Bugle I promised close, keenly fought, class, fast and exciting bowling. Those fortunate enough to take my advice saw exactly that. The Bugle was blowing well into the night as The Bay recorded a magnificent 4 - 1 win over Canterbury. Anyone who reads the result and did not witness the game will think "an easy stroll on the green". This win was anything but. David Mason got us off on the right foot with a 14 - 13 win in the 2 wood. He was one shot down on the last end and secured a full house to win the game. The Triple ( Steve Brown, Shaun Woolford and Paul Woolford) were next to finish with a comfortable 19 - 9 win. Then came the excitement. The fours lost by a couple of shots ( 2 - 1 overall to the The Bay). The Singles ( Joe Kelly 19 - 19 after being 7 - 0 down and trailing all game) and the Pairs Terry Kelly & Ian Robb ( after leading all game held a one shot advantage on their final end). Joe secured the 2 shots necessary with Terry & Ian taking that all important last end. It would be wrong to single out one person but I thought all four players in the single disciplines (Dave & Joe from The Bay & Mick Fisher & Alan Cornfoot from Canterbury) deserve special mention. Gentlemen your bowling was outstanding an absolute masterclass. All the lads from Canterbury were exceptionally gracious in defeat especially as the result could so easily have been reversed. So onto the next round - Sandwich away (6th or 10th July at 6pm). Finally the team & myself would like to thank Joyce, Maureen and Angie for an excellent meal, Andrew for turning up as reserve, Stan for umpiring, Brian & Roy for marking, Bob Day for locking up (another member failed to appear) twice thanks to Terry Kelly, Carol & Eddie for washing up, Alf & Roy again for standing in on the bar and last but certainly not least the many spectators who witnessed last nights spectacular.

Match Report - w/e 19/06

Tuesday 21st June 2016 9:58 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay 'A' have reached the Kent semi final of the National over 60's double rink with a superb 12 shot victory over Lenham 'B'. It looked a forlorn hope when the rink of Diane Melford, Colin Tobutt, Dawn Harris and Stuart Emert were trailing 17 - 4 after 8 ends, but a stirring fight back saw them win the game 23 - 21. Bay will now play at home to either Peninsula or Lenham 'A'.

Team Managers Bugle

Tuesday 21st June 2016 9:57 am
Match Reports

A big game looms on the horizon when Herne Bay entertain Canterbury in the 3rd Round of the EBA Top Club next Sunday 26th June 2016 at 6pm. This promises to be a very close and keenly fought encounter with many of the best players in the county on view. All spectators are welcome and are guaranteed an evening of class, fast and exciting bowling.

Match Report - w/e 12/06

Monday 13th June 2016 10:05 am
Match Reports

In the National Top Club competition Herne Bay men progressed to the 3rd Round with a 4 - 1 win over Deal. Bay won the 2 wood singles, singles, triples and fours, their only loss being in the pairs. Bay now play at home to Canterbury in the next round.

Team Managers Bugle

Monday 13th June 2016 10:04 am
Match Reports

The latest edition of the Bugle brings good and bad news. First the bad - Herne Bay 'A' lost to Sandwich in the EBA Double 4's. It was unfortunate that 5 members were obliged to represent the club in a mixed triples league game that same afternoon. Playing two games one directly after the other was not the best preparation to play against a very strong Sandwich side who obviously have strong aspirations of winning the EBA title outright. The team and myself would like to thank Joyce for once again supplying a splendid meal.

Match Report - w/e 05/06

Monday 6th June 2016 11:20 am
Match Reports

In the East Kent Mixed Triples league Herne Bay picked up 7 of the 8 points available with a 36 shot win at Barham. The best winning triple was Richie Callanan, Dawn Harris and Jim Watson 25-8.

Team Managers Bugle

Monday 6th June 2016 10:27 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay 'A' will be entertaining Sandwich in an EBA Double 4's on Thursday 9 June 2016. Depending on availability Herne Bay will be represented by Bob "The Kent Rep" Baldwin, Stuart "The Cabbie" Emert, Brian "The Builder" Gisby, Brian "The Whitstable Reject" Dennis, Mike "I'm a better barman than my wife" Trotter, Bob "I'm The Real greenkeeper" Simcock and Jim "The only Scots Millwall supporter" Watson. All supporters will be most welcome.

Team Managers Bugle

Friday 3rd June 2016 7:22 pm
Match Reports

The Bay are on the march again when our 'A' side entertain Deal in the 2nd Round of the EBA Top Club on Saturday 11th June. We will be starting at 10am and all spectators are promised an absolute feast of action in the 2 wood, singles , pairs, triples and fours. So get along early for a front seat - who knows the excitement could start in the trial ends.

Assistant Team Managers Bugle

Tuesday 31st May 2016 11:22 am
Match Reports

On Sunday 29th our top Men's EBA Double Rink team entertained Gateway athome. After a good start by the Bay, Gateway quickly caught their bearings andtightened up the scores on both rinks. Towards the end of the game with a bit ofluck flying around and the devastating "last wood" on many ends, theBay unfortunately last overall by 12 shots.

Team Managers Bugle

Tuesday 31st May 2016 10:59 am
Match Reports

A grey morning saw Herne Bay 'A' defeat Deal 44 - 37 in the 2nd Round of the EBA Double Fours. The rink of Bob Baldwin, Stuart Emert, Brian Gisby and Brian Dennis led the lads home with a fine 29 - 16 win. Having been allowed a grandstand view of the game special mention must go to Mike Trotter, Ray Day, Bob Baldwin and Stuart Emert the four front end players. Playing in the usually unsung positions of lead and 2. I thought they set up the rest of the rink to a very high standard. The team and myself would like to thank Angie and Maureen for a splendid ploughman's, Bob Day for a timely piece of umpiring and all the supporters (too numerous to name individually) for their attendance.

Match Report - w/e 29/05

Tuesday 31st May 2016 10:57 am
Match Reports

In the Over 60 National mixed double rink Herne Bay gained a 22 shot victory over Lyminge.

Team Managers Bugle

Wednesday 25th May 2016 10:21 am
Match Reports

The Bay are on the march again this weekend with 2 home fixtures in the EBA Double Fours.

Team Managers Bugle

Monday 23rd May 2016 10:20 am
Match Reports

The Bay march on in the Top Club when our 'A' side obtained what on paper appeared to be a very convincing win over Lyminge on Sunday morning. There were convincing wins in the Pairs ( Terry Kelly and Ian Robb) 20 - 8 and the Triples( Steve Brown, Scott Whiting and Shaun Woodford) 27 - 4. The other disciplines were a lot closer. David Mason started a good Herne Bay day with a 14-12 shot win in the 2 wood singles and Joe Kelly completed a fine win in the 21 end singles with an 18- 17 win. Finally the 4's(Tony Bishop, Paul Evans, Jim Watson and Eddie Allen) having been loosing all game took a single on the final end to chalk up a 17 - 16 win. The team and myself would like to thank Roy and Brian for their marking duties, Stan for another faultless display in his umpiring duties, Mo and Angie for the food (excellent as usual) and finally all those (too numerous to mention) who came and offered their support it was well appreciated.

Match Report - w/e 22/05

Monday 23rd May 2016 10:19 am
Match Reports

In the Bowls England National double 4's, two Herne Bay teams progressed to the next round. Herne Bay 'A' got the better of Betteshanger by 3 shots and will host Deal in the next round.

Team Managers Bugle

Monday 23rd May 2016 10:18 am
Match Reports

A very well earned victory over Birchington sees our 'B' side into the second round of the EBA Double Rinks and a home tie v Gateway. The rink of David Mason, Scott Whiting, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly eased to a 23 - 14 victory and Terry Kelly, Steve Brown, Shaun Woolford and Eddie Allen won 24 - 18. Due to modern technology the match was beamed back to Bill Robb in his bed at St Thomas' Hospital. A recording of the match is available on CD with interviews with some of the players. The cost is Â£15 with the profits going to the Herne Bay Hostel for Wayward and Loose Women.

Team Managers Bugle

Friday 20th May 2016 12:11 pm
Match Reports

At last a loud blast from the bugle as our EBA season eventually kicks off with a win, away to Bettshanger in the EBA Double Fours. Mick Trotter, Ray Day, Bob Simcock and Jim Watson saw us home with a fine 22 - 13 win. Although our other rink lost by 6 shots it was the overall win that is the important fact. Well done lads we are on the way. The next round will be a home encounter between the winners of Canterbury 'B' and Deal. Our game must be completed by 5 June.

Team Managers Bugle

Monday 16th May 2016 10:49 am
Match Reports

Unfortunately personal circumstances dictated that I should miss last nights Top Club encounter at home to Hythe. However my "spy in the sky" informs me that a 1-4 defeat could so easily have been reversed. In the two single disciplines both Bob Simcock and Mike Trotter played extremely well and only slipped up on the last few ends. Mike Trotter deserves special mention insomuch as holding 3 or 4 shots his opponent came in for shot and game with his last bowl. A good win 21 - 16 by Dave Knight, Alf Collar , Ray Day and Bob Day in the 4's was our single victory on the night. My thanks go to Robbie for marking both singles, Stan for officiating in the Umpire stakes , Bob Day & Brian Gisby for taking over the official duties, Roy for acting as reserve and bartender, Chippers for his support on a cold night and last but by no means least Angie for what I am told was an excellent meal.

Team Managers Bugle

Tuesday 10th May 2016 10:59 am
Match Reports

Saturday 21 May 2016 at 10am, Herne Bay will be entertaining Birchington in the 1st Round of the EBA Double 4's. As you know all local derbies are closely fought affairs and this game promises to be no different. In my opinion this side has every chance of qualifying for Leamington and here you have the chance to be able to say "I was there in the first round when .......................". The rivalry between these to clubs is immense so get along early, get a front seat and watch the action. Has anybody been shown a red card in bowls? Who knows this could be the first.

Team Managers Bugle

Friday 6th May 2016 8:51 am
Match Reports

A disappointing result tonight at Dane Park in the early round of the EBA Douible Fours. Whilst we had one winning rink of Dave Knight, Richie Callanan, Dave Nash and Alf Collar, the margin was not quite enough to make up the deficit. From an spectators view the green appeared exceptionally heavy which the Dane Park lead exploited to to the full. Once bowls were in the head it was not the green to be able to play shots on. However my congratulations go to Alf & his team on a well fought victory. On behalf of the team & myself I would like to thank, Lyn, Mo, Joyce,Paul & my two fellow selectors Bill & Robbie for their attendance & support.

Match Report - w/e 01/05

Tuesday 3rd May 2016 10:30 am
Match Reports

In the first leg of the annual trophy match away at Sandwich, Herne Bay won on 2 and drew 1 of the 6 rinks played but came away with a 7 shot overall victory. This was mainly down to a 34 â€“ 9 win for Terry Kelly, Terry Taunton, Dave Mason and Scott Whiting.

Team Managers Bugle

Saturday 30th April 2016 9:20 am
Match Reports

Our quest to get a team to Leamington for the English Bowling Association Finals commences next Thursday 5 May 2016 when we send a double rink to Dane Park Bowling Club. It is a 5.30pm start for anybody wishing to attend. Myself and at least 3 others will there to give the lads a bit of support so if anybody fancies a little trip out to Dane Road, Margate, CT91RG, I'm certain your presence will be well appreciated.

Final Season Match Report

Sunday 27th September 2015 4:05 pm
Match Reports

Bay won 4 and drew 1 of the 6 rinks played against Deal in the second leg of the annual trophy match, winning by 41 shots. Having won the away leg by 11 shots Bay comfortably retained the trophy. George Johnson, John Offer, John Grogan and Tony Rowson had a fine 37 â€“ 10 win.

Match Report w/e 20/09

Sunday 20th September 2015 4:02 pm
Match Reports

Bay won 4 and lost 2 of the 6 rinks played at Whistable running out winners by 15 shots. The best winning rink was Richie Callanan, John Phillips, jeff Graham and Brian Gisby by 12 shots.

Match Report w/e 13/09

Tuesday 15th September 2015 4:13 pm
Match Reports

Having already won the East Kent Mixed Triples league, Herne Bay signed off in style winning all 4 triples played at Faversham for an 8 â€“ 0 victory. The best winning triple was Lyn Phillips, Ray Chipperfield and Bill Robb 25 â€“ 10.

Match Report w/e 06/09

Tuesday 8th September 2015 7:02 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay won 7 of 12 triples played against the touring team Bocking Alliance and by 18 shots overall. The triple of John Grogan, Pat Baldwin and Tony Bishop got a hot shot on the 6^th end of their match.

Match Report w/e 30/08

Monday 31st August 2015 5:32 pm
Match Reports

The Bernard Annand Finals were held at Herne Bay. Ramsgatebeat Sandwich 48 â€“ 42 in the final of the Bernard Annand Trophy and in a veryclose fought match Birchington beat Kearsney 37 â€“ 35 in the final of the Bernard Annand Shield.

Match Report w/e 16/08

Monday 17th August 2015 7:39 am
Match Reports

Any chance Herne Bay had of winning the Forest of Blean league evaporated with a 19 shot defeat at Canterbury. Bay won 2 of the 6 triples played picking up 2 points.

Match Report w/e 09/08

Tuesday 11th August 2015 2:54 pm
Match Reports

Bay picked up 7 of the 8 East Kent Mixed Triples league match points beating Ashford Town by 67 shots. The triple of Jan Remmington, Bob Simcock and Brian Gisby won by 25 shots. Bay remain top of the league by 6 Â½ points from Birchington with 2 games remaining.

Match Report w/e 02/08

Wednesday 5th August 2015 5:17 pm
Match Reports

Bay picked up 7 of the 8 Forest of Blean league match beating Ashford Town by 57 shots. The triple of Len Brown, Stuart Emert and Eddie Allen won 31 -9.

Match Report w/e 26/07

Wednesday 5th August 2015 5:08 pm
Match Reports

Sara Trotter put up a good show in her County 2 wood final held at Hesketh Park losing by only 2 shots (14 â€“ 16) to Amy Banes of Sheerness St. Georges. By reaching the final Trotter will be representing Kent in the National Championships 2 wood event at Leamington.

Final Team Managers Bugle

Wednesday 22nd July 2015 1:41 pm
Match Reports

So to my final 'Bugle' of the 2015 season which had to end either in "Magnificent Glory" or as in this case "Heartbreak Defeat". Last Monday saw our final Cox Cup side lose a very close game by 3 shots to a Canterbury side who now play their other rink in the area final. After 18 ends we were in actual fact ahead overall, but unfortunately the gods were smiling a little to the west of Herne Bay and the rest becomes history. The rinks of Ray Chipperfield, Mike Trotter, Bob Day and Brian Gisby - Peter Nolan, Ray Day, Bob Sincock and Steve Brown did the club proud and having spoken to several of the players and seen the look of despair and concern even a day after says it all.

Team Managers Bugle

Friday 17th July 2015 7:35 am
Match Reports

Next Monday 20 July at 6pm our one remaining side in the Cox Cup play the area Semi Final against Canterbury. Canterbury have entered two sides and this is not the side that defeated our 'B' side last week. So if anybody fancies joining Bill Robb and myself cheering the lads on at Herne Bay you will be most welcome. Alternatively you could join Mike Ward at Canterbury cheering the lads on in the away leg.

Match Report w/e 12/07

Thursday 16th July 2015 3:59 pm
Match Reports

Sara Trotter reached the Kent County final of the 2 wood competition with a 16 â€“ 7 victory over Jean McCallum of Borough Green in the semi-final played at Maidstone. In the County Final to be held at Hesketh Park, Dartford on Saturday 25^th July (2.30pm) she will play Amy Banes of Sheerness St. Georges. Having reached the final Trotter will now represent Kent at the National Championships to be held at Leamington.

Team Managers Bugle

Thursday 16th July 2015 7:33 am
Match Reports

A week of mixed fortune in the Cox Cup. First the bad news - Team 'A' lost both at home and away to a very strong Canterbury side who have high hopes of Â winning the competition outright - and from a personal point of view they have an excellent chance of achieving this. However congratulations must go to the 'A' side who had a good run for their money with some members doing their chances of Â further Â representation in club games no harm.Â

Team Managers Bugle

Friday 10th July 2015 7:41 am
Match Reports

Apologies for a late Bugle but the bugler had a job finding his mouthpiece. A bit of good, bad with a touch of ugly in the Cox Cup results. Excellent and apparently superb efforts resulted in wins for Herne Bay 'A' v Sellindge and Herne Bay 'B' v Lyminge. The 'B' side of Ray Chipperfield, Mike Trotter, Bob Day and Brian Gisby eased to a home win of 28 - 14 whilst the away side of Peter Nolan, Ray Day, Bob Simcock and Stevie Brown did the job away (sorry I haven't seen the card for the result). Herne Bay 'A' achieved a great result with Dave Knight , Stewart Emert, John Melford and Jim Watson winning 22 - 19 at home whilst the away rink of Roy Chillingworth, Mike Ward, Tony Rowson and The ex Bar Manager himself - Mr Alf Collar winning by 15 -12. They were then rewarded by being told "sorry lads no food and no bar". I somehow think a speedy return to "The Bay" with a win in their pockets made up for the lack of good fare. As for the bad with a touch of ugly was the one disappointment of the night. The 'C' side going out of the competition at the first hurdle to Folkestone Town. Our home rink scrapped home by 4 shots although most onlookers agreed that the "lap of the gods " did favour our guests on several occasions and the win should have been by a greater margin. Whilst away on a "sporting" surface our lads kept into the game until the last end with our home side having completed their game and the total scores level. We held shot with 3 bowls remaining. The opposing skip used weight and clipped the jack to the side where it could have gone anywhere. Once again the "lap of the gods" (where have I heard that before) favoured our opponents and the rest becomes history.

Team Managers Bugle

Thursday 2nd July 2015 2:03 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay have entered 3 teams in the Cox Cup and next Monday 6 July at 6pm all sides will be appearing at home to Selinge BC, Folkstone Town BC and Lyminge BC. There are also 3 sides attending the away legs at the same time. I will be attending the game at The Sports Centre, Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 5LD, so if any supporter is nearby and wants to join me there or at 69 Swan lane, Selindge,TN256HB or Woodland Road, Lyminge, CT18 8EW they will be most welcome.

Tony Bishop

Team Manager

Match Report w/e 28/06

Tuesday 30th June 2015 4:03 pm
Match Reports

Sara Trots up in 2 wood final

Herne Bayâ€™s Sara Trotter won her Kent County badge with success in the 2 wood divisional final at Canterbury. Playing against Barbara Maxted from Ash, Trotter recorded a narrow 13 â€“ 12 win.

Team Managers Bugle

Tuesday 30th June 2015 3:19 pm
Match Reports

A lovely Sunday morning produce a well earned victory for the only (we have 3) side to be obliged to play in the Preliminary Round of the Cox Cup, against Hythe Bowling Club. I was fortunate enough to witness an excellent 24 - 11 win by Dave Knight, Stuart Emmert, John Melfort and Jim Watson. All the players played their part in a fine display that apart from the 1st and 13th ends saw them always ahead. Due to the away rink of Roy Chillingworth, Mike Ward, Tony Rowson & skip Alf Collar winning 19 - 15 prior to the completion of the home game, it was only necessary for 20 ends being played. The team & myself would like to thank Bill, Bob & Maureen Day, Angie, Joyce & Bob Simcock for their support. The same side now plays home & away v Sellinge Bowls Club on Monday 6 July at 6pm.

Cox Cup

Thursday 25th June 2015 7:55 pm
Match Reports

The club have entered 3 teams in the Cox Cup and next Sunday 28 June at 10am Team 'A ' plays Hythe. This competition is run on a rink at home and a rink away basis with the combined score deciding who goes through to the next round. So whilst we welcome supporters to the home fixture, anybody in the Hythe area next Sunday morning can pop into Hythe Bowling Club, Canal Bank, Ladies Walk, Hythe, CT21 5HL and give the away lads a cheer.

Match Report w/e 21/06

Thursday 25th June 2015 2:59 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay have representatives in 4 Kent Divisional semi -finals. Terry Kelly and Steve Brown play at Aylesham in the badged singles. Dave Mason and Ian Robb play the pairs at Thanet and Dave Mason, Brian Dennis, Scott Whiting and Ian Robb contest the 4â€™s at Sandwich. Sara Trotter is through to the Ladies 2 wood final to be played at Canterbury.

Match Report w/e 14/06

Wednesday 17th June 2015 3:03 pm
Match Reports

Bay had two away games in the East Kent mixed triples league against Cliftonville and Barham and picked up 6 points of 8 available at both venues putting them in close proximity to the current leaders Birchington, with a game in hand. The win at Cliftonville was by 32 shots with Joyce Whitlock, Peter Nolan and Tony Bishop leading the way with a fine 15 shot win. At Barham the victory was by 19 shots thanks to a superb rink win for Marian Algar, Paul Evans and Brian Dennis 33 â€“ 4.

Team Managers Bugle

Monday 15th June 2015 2:04 pm
Match Reports

I don't think that in all my years bowling I have ever seen a side walk off the green so dejected. It wasn't the fact that they had been defeated but the manner in which the game had been lost. I do not think there was anybody present at Herne Bay tonight who didn't think that "The Bay" deserved something from this game. Fair enough Gateway kept their nerve at the end but I think "The Gods" did not smile on our lads tonight. With good wins in the singles & pairs The Bay needed a win in either the Fours or the Triples. The Fours led by one shot until the 21st end when the opposing skip drew shot with the last wood to tie the game. An extra end was played at the same time as the Triples played their last end with the scores level. The end result is now history and we must turn our attention to the Cox Cup - a competition I think we have a very good chance of having a very good run.

National EBA Top Club

Wednesday 10th June 2015 1:28 pm
Match Reports

Follow "The Bay"......!!! National EBA Top Club @ Home vs Gateway (3rd round) - Sunday 14th June at 6pm.

Match Report w/e 07/06

Wednesday 10th June 2015 1:15 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay men visited Whitstable to play the National Top Club competition with Bay winning 3 events (Singles, Triples and 4â€™s) to 2 events (2 wood and pairs) to progress to the next round where Bay will be at home to Gateway.

Mens National Top Club

Monday 8th June 2015 9:51 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay will play Gateway in the 3rd round of The National Top Club at home on Sunday 14 June 2015 at 6pm. The team (which is unchanged) sheet will appear on the notice board in the mens dressing room ASAP. All support is most welcome.

Team Managers Bugle

Saturday 6th June 2015 8:06 pm
Match Reports

A nice sunny morning, a picturesque surround and a good green was provided to "The Bay" Top Club side at Whitstable this morning. Both sides provided a game to match the friendly ambiance. All of the games were close affairs but with Dave Mason winning the singles we always had the edge. With other wins in the Triples ( Andy Godsell, Brian Dennis & Eddie Allen) and rinks (Steve Brown, Bob Baldwin, Brian Gisby & Bill Robb) saw us home by 3 - 2. One shot & a measure in the 2 wood & pairs went against "The Bay" on the last ends - so very close to a 5 - 0. Special mention must go to Bill Robbs rink who took an 8 on the final end . Great way to end the game lads - cream on the cake - congratulations.

Team Managers Bugle

Monday 1st June 2015 4:24 pm
Match Reports

A disappointing evening at Sandwich saw our last side in the "EBA Top Four" crash out to a very strong side containing 5 players who thrashed Middlesex 6 - 0 in the Middleton yesterday. A pleasing point was that at no stage did I notice a dropping of heads from the Herne Bay lads. Was there anything to take out of this game? I think there was - a reminder of the consistency necessary to get bowls in the head as admirably displayed by our opponents. A special mention for Peter Nolan who played his first game against "the big boys". He was never overawed by the occasion and gave as good as he got. Well done Peter. The team & myself would like to thank Maureen, Sandra, Joyce, Marian, Harry & Bill for their support - it really was appreciated.

Match Report w/e 31/5

Monday 1st June 2015 4:15 pm
Match Reports

Bay won 3, drew 2 and lost 1 of 6 triples played at home to Broadstairs the best winning triple being Sam Hardy, John Melford and Jim Watson by 15 shots.

Match Report w/e 24/5

Wednesday 27th May 2015 7:48 pm
Match Reports

Bay shared the rink honours 3 each in the East Kent Mixed Triples league match with Birchington, but by winning overall by 5 shots Bay won 5 of the 8 points available. Marian Algar, Paul Evans and Brian Dennis had an 11 shot win.

Team Managers Bugle

Saturday 23rd May 2015 5:57 pm
Match Reports

Readers of my comments will notice that the EBA had informed me that in the next round of the Top Club we would be away to Betshanger. It will suprise a few that in the 2nd Round of the EBA Top Club we are in fact away to Whitstable. The date has been agreed for Saturday 6 June 2015 at 10am. The team will be unchanged and a notice will go up in the Mens dressing Room ASAP. For those with an interest in Buttons The Cat - we enjoyed a perfect night watching Kent thrash Hampshire at cricket after the Sandwich game.

Team Managers Bugle

Saturday 23rd May 2015 12:22 pm
Match Reports

A comprehensive 4 - 1 win over Sandwich on a warm summer evening sees us advance to the 2nd round of the EBA Top Club where a visit to Betteshanger awaits us in the next round.

Team Managers Bugle

Tuesday 19th May 2015 6:04 pm
Match Reports

The next round of the EBA Double 4's is away to Sandwich on Sunday 31 May at 6pm. The team is on the notice board in the mens dressing room.

Tony Bishop
Team Manager.

Team Managers Bugle

Sunday 17th May 2015 10:41 pm
Match Reports

Sunday morning brought about a fine win for Peter Nolan, Mike Trotter, Bob Day, Steve Brown, Ray Chipperfield, Peter Gibson, Brian Gisby and Robbie Irons by 49 shots to 36 against a fairly strong Kearsney side in the 1st round of the EBA Double Fours. It was nick and tuck for threequarters of the game until both rinks took a 4 at about the same time. From that point onwards the result never seemed to be in doubt. Sandwich away awaits us in the 2nd round. I await dates from Gordon Charlton. My thanks go to Bob Simcock and Bob Baldwin who attended as reserves plus the many home supporters "Your support was appreciated by all the players". Last year in the Top Club we were treated to a superb lunch by Kearsney. I can only say the good meal was reciprocated. Our grateful thanks to Joyce and her team.

Match Report w/e 17/5

Sunday 17th May 2015 8:38 pm
Match Reports

In the Forest of Blean league match Herne Bay won 5 of the 6 triples played at Ashford Town. Winning overall by 48 shots gave Bay 7 of the 8 available points. The triple of Terry Kelly, Bob Simcock and Andrew Godsell had a 23 shot victory.

Match Report w/e 10/05

Monday 11th May 2015 1:57 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay Bowls Club held their annual open day on Saturday. Thanks are sent to Homebase and Canterbury Garden Centre for donating plants for the plant stall.

Match Report w/e 03/05

Sunday 3rd May 2015 10:38 pm
Match Reports

In the National Double rink competition Herne Bay â€˜Aâ€™ progressed with a win at Ashford Town and will now be at home to Kearsney. The Herne Bay â€˜Aâ€™ team were beaten by Sandwich.

Team Managers Bugle

Sunday 3rd May 2015 9:32 pm
Match Reports

A week best described as The Good, The Bad and the Ugly.

We got off to a good week with a win at Ashford Town in the Preliminary Round of the EBA Double Fours. Congratulations must go to Peter Nolan, Mike Trotter, Bob Day, Steve Brown, Ray Chipperfield. Peter Gibson, Brian Gisby and Robbie Irons. My thanks also go to Bill Robb. Bob Simcock, Alf Collar, John & Lyn Philips & Mike Ward who made the long journey to support the team on a cold night. The next round has been arranged for Sunday 17 May at 10am at home to Kearsney (team sheet up in the dressing room).

First Match Report of the Season

Sunday 26th April 2015 3:02 pm
Match Reports

In their first mixed match of the season Herne Bay won on 4 of the 7 rinks played against Belvedere Social running out winners by 15 shots. The best winning rink was that of Marianne Offer, Diane Wiltshire, Bob Simcock and Alf Collar by 27 â€“ 14.

Match Report w/e 31/08

Monday 1st September 2014 9:25 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay made the long trip to Mottingham to play Duke of Kent Court and won on 4 of the 6 mixed triples played and by 32 shots. The best winning triple was Richie Callanan, Bill Robb and Lyn Phillips. They were losing 14 - 13 after 12 ends but won the last 6 ends to win 30 â€“ 14.

Match Report w/e 17/08

Sunday 17th August 2014 6:00 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay won the East Kent League Finals played at Queensborough. Competing against Sandwich, St. Georges (Sheerness) and New Romney, three Bay Fours won seven of the nine 15 end matches played. The event was based on points gained for winning matches and with 20 points out of an available 24 Bay were winners by 6 points.

Match Report w/e 3/08

Monday 4th August 2014 5:15 pm
Match Reports

Bay won 5 of the 6 triples played in the Forest of Blean League match with Faversham and by 45 shots. This enabled Bay to pick up 7 of the 8 points. The best winning triple was Jamie Helyar, Alf Collar and Bill Robb 28 â€“ 6. Terry Kelly, Peter Nolan and John Melford were losing 15 â€“ 4 at the halfway stage but staged a comeback to win 23 â€“ 20.

Match Report w/e 27/7

Wednesday 30th July 2014 9:10 pm
Match Reports

Bay pair go down fighting in County Final
Herne Bay pair David Mason and Ian Robb were beaten by 2 shots in their Kent County Pairs final at Marden. Trailing by 11 â€“ 1 and then 17 â€“ 7 the pair fought back well to be just 3 shots behind starting the last end, where with their opponents having only 2 bowls left to play they were holding the 3 shots that would have got them to an extra end. Unfortunately the 1 shot they finally won only left them wondering what might have been.

Match Report w/e 20/7

Tuesday 22nd July 2014 4:45 pm
Match Reports

County Final beckons for Herne Bay pair:
David Mason and Ian Robb have won through to the final of the Kent County pairs to be held at Marden Bowls Club on Sunday 27 July. The quarter and semi- finals were held at Milton Regis bowls club. In the quarters Mason and Robb beat Milton Regis bowlers Barnicott and King 17 â€“ 15 and in the semis they beat Hunt and Goord from Bromley 26 â€“ 13. Herne Bay have not won a County title since 1972 and last won the pairs in 1947 so this is a notable event in Herne Bay history. Having reached the County final the pair will also represent Kent at the National Finals to be held at Leamington starting on August 25^th.

Match Report w/e 13/07

Sunday 13th July 2014 8:38 pm
Match Reports

Bay won 3, drew 1 and lost 2 of the 6 triples played in their Forest of Blean League encounter at Boughton and won overall by 11 shots

Match Report w/e 06/07

Friday 11th July 2014 2:41 pm
Match Reports

In County competitions David Mason and Ian Robb won the Divisonal Final of the pairs with a 21 â€“ 9 victory over Bradley Drake and Gordon Charlton from Sandwich. They will now be playing a County quarter final at Milton Regis on Wednesday 16 July.

Match Report w/e 29/6

Sunday 29th June 2014 9:07 pm
Match Reports

In County competitions David Mason and Ian Robb progressed to the Divisonal Final of the pairs with a 16 â€“ 8 win over a pair from River. Mason was unlucky to lose his semi final in the singles 21 â€“ 20 to Alan Cornfoot of Canterbury. Gary Allen, Aaron Mairs, Ian Robb and Eddie Allen were beaten in the semi-final of the 4â€™s.

Match Report w/e 22/6

Monday 23rd June 2014 11:00 am
Match Reports

Herne Bay progressed to the last 4 in Kent in the National over 60â€™s mixed double 4â€™s with a thrilling win over Lenham. They are now home to Marden in the next round.

Match Report w/e 15/06

Wednesday 18th June 2014 7:46 pm
Match Reports

In the National club double 4â€™s competition the Herne Bay â€˜Câ€™ team progressed to the last 8 in Kent with a superb 4 shot victory over St. Lawrence. The rink of Steve Brown, Len Brown, Bill Robb and Robbie Irons won by 17 -10 while the rink of Les Mason, Bill Gibbon, Andrew Godsell and Tony Bishop lost 18 â€“ 21. They will now be home to Sandwich conquerors of the Herne Bay â€˜Aâ€™ team.

Match Report w/e 08/06

Monday 9th June 2014 4:42 pm
Match Reports

It has been a good week for Herne Bay in National competitions. The menâ€™s B squad reached the 3^rd round of the National Top Club with a 3 â€“ 2 win at Deal. They are now at home to Sandwich in the next round. In the Tony Allcock over 60â€™s mixed double rink Bay beat Canterbury by 36 â€“ 33 to proceed to the 3^rd round where they will be at home to Lenham or Hythe.

Match Report w/e 01/06

Monday 2nd June 2014 7:33 am
Match Reports

Both Herne Bay teams progressed to the next round of the National Doubles 4â€™s competition. Bay â€˜Câ€™ had an outstanding win at Canterbury â€˜Aâ€™ by 6 shots and will now be at home to St. Lawrence. Bay â€˜Aâ€™ had an 18 shot win over Kearsney â€˜Aâ€™ and will now play at home to Sandwich.

Match Report w/e 25/5

Wednesday 28th May 2014 2:15 pm
Match Reports

Herne Bay had mixed fortunes in the National Top Club event with the â€˜Aâ€™ team winning 4-1 at Ashford Town but the â€˜Bâ€™ team (Bayâ€™s top squad) losing 3-2 at Deal. The Bay â€˜Aâ€™ team now travel to Deal for the next round.

Match Report w/e 18/5

Wednesday 21st May 2014 2:06 pm
Match Reports

In the National Club double 4â€™s Herne Bay â€˜Câ€™ progressed to the next round with a 2 shot victory at Ramsgate. They will now be away at Canterbury in the next round.

Match Report w/e 11/5

Wednesday 14th May 2014 2:16 pm
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Reigning champions Herne Bay opened their Forest of Blean League title defence with a victory at home to local rivals Whitstable. Wins on 5 of the 6 triples played gave Bay 7 of the 8 available points.

Match Report w/e 4/5

Tuesday 6th May 2014 2:21 pm
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In the Bowls England National Club Two Fours competition the Herne Bay â€˜Câ€™ team progressed to the next round with a win at Deal. The â€˜Bâ€™ team were eliminated at St. Lawrence.

Match Report w/e 27/4

Tuesday 29th April 2014 1:39 pm
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Herne Bay only managed to win 1 of the 5 rinks played away at Sandwich in the first leg of the annual Trophy match. The win of the rink of Aaron Mairs, Alan Day, Bob Baldwin and Bill Robb by 13 shots restricted the hosts to an overall 4 shot victory.

Match Report w/e 20/4

Monday 21st April 2014 1:12 pm
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The bowling season opened at Herne Bay with a mixed drive in which 92 members played. The winning team on the day were Al Burt, Lyn Riches and Gill Baker.

Heavy rain seem certain to curtail the first match of the season against Belvedere Social, but fortunately it abated sufficiently after tea to allow the game to be completed. Bay won only 2 of the 6 rinks played and went down by 25 shots. The best winning rink was John Phillips, Danny Welch, Sara Trotter and Bill Robb 24 â€“ 8.

Match Report w/e 29/09

Sunday 29th September 2013 8:07 pm
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The final mixed match for Herne Bay for 2013 was away at Ash where Bay only managed to win 2 of the 6 triples played and lost by 17 shots.

Match Report w/e 22/09

Monday 23rd September 2013 12:37 pm
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18 teams played in the annual Herne Bay Open Mixed Fours with the event being won by Steph Crates, Terry & Joe Kelly (both Herne Bay) and Perry Martin (Milton Regis). Runners up were Ann Moon (Oyster), Lyn Phillips & Bill Robb (Herne Bay) and Vic Field (Margate)

Match Report w/e 15/09

Monday 16th September 2013 1:16 pm
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Herne Bay played 6 triples against Bexleyheath and Belvedere with the honours shared 3 each. Bexleyheath won over by a single shot. The best winning triple for Bay was Steve Caruth, Al Burt and Len Brown 20 â€“ 8.

Bay Clinch League Title

Monday 2nd September 2013 7:55 pm
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Herne Bay won the Forest of Blean League title in style with a victory over Ashford Town. Needing 4 points to be assured of the title Bay won on all 6 triples and by 54 shots, picking up all 8 points in the process.

Match Report w/e 25/08

Monday 26th August 2013 9:57 pm
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The annual Herne Bay Mixed Triples open Tournament attracted 18 team entries. Each team played 6 games of 50 minutes duration with 2 points for winning, a point for each end won and all shots scored during the day counting as 1 point each. The winners were a Queenborough triple Jack Jarvis, Gina Shoebridge and John Crouch with 99 points. Runners uo were from Birchington, Pam Back, Alan Back and Alan Robinson with 89 points with 3^rd place money going to Lyn Phillips and Bill Robb of Herne Bay and Vic Field of Margate with 84 points.

Match Report w/e 18/08

Monday 19th August 2013 7:30 pm
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Herne Bay returned to the top of the Forest of Blean league with a 75 shot victory over Boughton. Dave Mason, Robbie Irons and Ian Robb had an outstanding 32 â€“ 5 win. Bob Baldwin, Bob Day and Bill Robb were down 13 â€“ 2 after 8 ends but staged a stunning comeback to win 22 â€“ 15.

Match Report w/e 11/08

Sunday 11th August 2013 11:06 pm
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Herne Bay got their Forest of Blean league challenge back on track with a 47 shot victory at Charing. Winning all 6 triples played enable Bay to pick up the full quota of 8 points.

Match Report w/e 04/08

Saturday 10th August 2013 12:40 pm
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Herne Bay suffered a surprise home defeat in the Forest of Blean league encounter with Canterbury by 7 shots. Only winning triple on the night was David Mason, Robbie Irons and Ian Robb 24 â€“ 8.

Match Report w/e 28/07

Saturday 10th August 2013 12:37 pm
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Herne Bay continued their quest to win the Forest of Blean League with a 56 shot victory at Faversham. Winning 5 of the 6 triples played gave Bay 7 of the 8 available points. The triple of Terry Kelly, Alf Collar and Brian Dennis were losing 8 - 2 early on but fought back to win 36 â€“ 10.

Match Report w/e 21/07

Monday 22nd July 2013 3:49 pm
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Having progressed to the Kent semi final of the national Double 4â€™s, Bay played at Folkestone Park but the hosts proved too good on the night and Bay were eliminated from the competition.

Match Report w/e 14/07

Tuesday 16th July 2013 4:16 pm
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Bay continued their good form in the Forest of Blean League with a 62 shot win at Ashford Town. Winning 5 of the 6 triples played gained Bay 8 points and leaves them 6 points clear at the top at the halfway stage of the season.

Match Report w/e 07/07

Monday 8th July 2013 3:39 pm
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Bay reached the last 4 in Kent in the National Double 4â€™s competition with a victory over Borough Green. The match had been nip and tuck all the way but with 4 ends to go on both rinks Bay were 5 shots adrift. However, spurred on by a vociferous home support Bay managed to overcome the deficit to win by 4 shots.

Match Report w/e 30/06

Monday 1st July 2013 6:45 pm
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In the County competitions 2 Bay teams are through to Divisional finals, Dave Mason and Ian Robb in the pairs and Terry Kelly, Bill Robb, Brian Dennis and Steve Brown in the 4â€™s

Match Report w/e 23/06

Sunday 23rd June 2013 10:15 pm
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Herne Bay progressed to the 4^th Round of the National Double 4â€™s with a victory over a strong Sandwich team by a total of 15 shots. Bay are now at home to Borough Green.

Match Report w/e 16/06

Monday 17th June 2013 12:41 pm
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Anita Harding is through to the 4^th round of the Kent County singles where she will be at home to Siona Hucksted of Sandwich. A victory will put her into the Divisional Finals.

Match Report w/e 09/06

Monday 10th June 2013 12:17 pm
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Ian Robb has progressed to the 3^rd round of The National Champion of Champions with a 21 â€“ 9 win over Clive Bishop (Ditton Bowls Club)

Hot shot Bob leads the way

Sunday 2nd June 2013 9:13 pm
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Herne Bay proceeded to the next round of the National Double 4â€™s competition with a 53 â€“ 27 win over Tilmanstone

Match Report w/e 19/5

Monday 20th May 2013 10:54 am
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A superb victory by 42 shots over reigning champions Canterbury won Herne Bay 6 of the 8 available points in the Forest of Blean League encounter. Bay won on 4 of the 6 triples with Ray Chipperfield, Bob Day and Peter Gibson being the highest winners 31 â€“ 7.

Match Report w/e 12/5

Monday 13th May 2013 10:55 am
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Herne Bay started their Forest of Blean league campaign with a convincing 60 shot victory over Faversham. Winning 4 and drawing 1 of the 6 triples played gained Bay 6.5 points.

Match Report w/e 5/5

Monday 6th May 2013 8:34 am
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Herne Baywon the first leg of the annual trophy match at home to Deal by 14 shots mainlydue to a 15 shot victory by the rink of John White, Mike Ward, Ray Chipperfieldand Bill Robb.

Match Report w/e 28/4

Monday 29th April 2013 9:42 pm
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Herne Bay Bowls Club opened their season with a mixed drive which 80 members attended.

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