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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.
2025 Club Competition Entry Forms
Monday 17th March 2025 6:07 pm
Ladies, Men's, Club Competitions
The entry forms for both the men’s and ladies club competitions for the 2025 season are now available for download on our competitions page.
2025 Men's County Competition Entry Form
Friday 4th October 2024 10:02 am
Men's, County
Please click here to download/print the entry form to enter the 2025 men's county competitions. Entry deadline Friday, 25th October 2024.
Home Counties Success
Sunday 12th May 2024 9:24 pm
Men's, County
Alfie Lewis and Ian Robb represented Kent in the Home Counties Championship finals played at Old Coulsdon Bowls club. Playing in the pairs competition they comfortably beat Berkshire 25-5 in the semi final and in a closer affair beat Oxfordshire 20-16 in the final.
Herne Bay had a close game in the Forest of Blean league fixture at Boughton. Rink honours were 3 each but Bay picked up the bonus points with an overall 4 shot win.
Both the mixed triples leagues that Bay play in commenced with a home defeat by Birchington in the Catherine Wheeler league but a comfortable 33 shot win at Minster in the East Kent mixed triples league with Bay picking up 6 of the 8 points.
In the Thanet Combination league Bay won both the triples played at Cliftonville to pick up maximum points. They then lost both triples in the home game with Margate,
2024 Men's County Competition Entry Form
Monday 11th September 2023 10:37 am
Men's, County
Please click here to download/print the entry form to enter the men's county competitions due to be played in 2024.
Men's Club Competition Entry Form 2023
Tuesday 4th April 2023 12:47 pm
Men's, Club Competitions
Please click here to download the men's club competitions entry form. The closing date is 14th May 2022.
Men's Club Competitions Entry Form
Monday 28th March 2022 1:01 pm
Men's
Please click here to down the men's club competitions entry form. The closing date is 8th May 2022.
2022 Men's County Competition Entry Form
Saturday 18th September 2021 10:38 am
Men's
Please click here to download the entry form for the 2022 county competitions. A hard copy of this form is available in the Men's changing room. The closing date is 30th October 2021.
County Finals 2021
Thursday 29th July 2021 12:55 pm
Men's
A big congratulations must go to our lads for reaching the county finals.
10:30
Triples: Dave Mason, Grant Allen and Joe Kelly (Blue stickers)
2pm
Singles: Grant Allen (Blue stickers)
2 Wood Singles: Dave Mason (Blue stickers)
The finals are being held at West Wickham BC on Sunday, 1st August. Spectators are welcome.
Please click here for direct link to the kent county website for more information.
West Wickham BC Address
Access to carpark via Corkscrew Hill, which is directly across the road from the following address:
77 Corkscrew Hill
West Wickham
BR4 9BA
Good luck to our lads.
2021 County Competitions Draw
Sunday 6th December 2020 3:59 pm
Men's
The draw for the men's 2021 county competitions has now been published and can be found under competitions.
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.
2021 Men's County Competitions
Monday 14th September 2020 5:17 pm
Men's
Everyone is hoping that by the time the season commences a vaccine will have been introduced to combat Covid-19 and the 2021 county competitions can go ahead.
There will be no County Diary for 2021 as KCBA have decided that the President and Council who were elected in 2019 for the 2020 season, will serve in 2021.
Although the closing date for entries has been extended to 31st October 2019, I would appreciate it if participants could get their entries to me as early as possible.
Please click here to download the entry form.
Bob Baldwin
Men's County Delegate
2020 National Competitions
Monday 28th October 2019 4:10 pm
Ladies, Men's
Entries are now being accepted for the Bowls England National Competitions in 2020. Please click here to be redirected to the Bowls England website for further information.
Finals Weekend Competition Winners
Tuesday 10th September 2019 3:12 pm
Ladies, Men's
Ladies 2 wood singles – Sara Trotter
Men’s 2 wood singles – Bob Baldwin
Ladies 10 point singles - Sara Trotter
Men’s 10 point singles – Dave Harris
Mixed pairs - Sara Trotter & Dave Mason
Ladies drawn pairs – Sheila Tibby & Sara Trotter
Men’s pairs (Handicap) – Len Brown & Scott Whiting
Ladies singles (Handicap) – Sara Trotter
Men’s Handicap Singles – Dave Mason
Ladies Gardner cup singles - Pam Head
Men’s Parkstone cup singles - Dave Harris
Men’s over 65 singles – Bob Baldwin
Mixed Triples - Lorna Garnham, Tony Bombone & Mike Trotter
Ladies Championship pairs - Lin Riches & Sara Trotter
Men’s Championship pairs – Scott Whiting & Grant Allen
Ladies Singles Championship - Sara Trotter
Men’s Singles Championship – Dave Mason
Men's County Competitions Entry Form 2020
Tuesday 13th August 2019 10:25 am
Men's
For any male full bowling member, wishing to enter to enter the county competitions next year, please click here to download.
Match Report w/e 11/08
Monday 12th August 2019 11:33 am
Match Reports, Ladies, Men's
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
Match Reports, Ladies, Men's
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
Match Reports, Ladies, Men's
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.
Team Managers Bugle
Tuesday 16th July 2019 12:53 pm
Match Reports, Men's
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.
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
Match Reports, Ladies, Men's
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Finals Weekend
Tuesday 4th September 2018 9:36 am
General, Ladies, Men's
Herne Bay Bowling Club will be hosting their annual Finals Weekend - 8th and 9th September. The programme for the weekend can be downloaded by clicking here. Congratulations to all those that have reached the finals and good luck.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
Men's Club Competition Entry Form 2018
Wednesday 1st November 2017 12:14 pm
Men's
The Men's Club Competition Entry Form for 2018 is now on the website for download. Please click here to view.
Mens County Entry Form 2018
Tuesday 8th August 2017 9:35 am
Men's
The Mens County Entry form for 2018 can now be viewed and printed here for anyone who would like to enter the counties next year (2018).
Men's Club Competition Form
Tuesday 10th January 2017 9:59 am
Men's
The entry form for the Men's Club Competitions is now on the website for anyone who wishes to enter, the closing date is Saturday 22nd April 2017. Click here to download your copy.
Men's Captain vs Men's Junior Vice-Captain
Monday 26th September 2016 10:47 am
Men's
A fun day had by all yesterday playing the annual Men's Captain vs Men's Junior Vice-Captain, there was even a sneaky appearence and a half game played by the Men's Vice Captain which might have tipped the overall score in the Captains favour 130 - 112. The Men's Captain's Team would like to convey their thanks to all the players for their support, the kitchen and bar staff and anybody else who helped to make the afternoon enjoyable.
Men's Club Competitions
Friday 29th January 2016 5:46 pm
Men's
A reminder to all Men who wish to enter the Club Competitions, the closing date is Saturday 23rd April (Opening Day). A copy of the application form can be found here. Also to view the list entries already received please visit the Competition tab above.
County Entry Form 2016
Monday 17th August 2015 4:11 pm
Men's
Please click here to view and download the County Entry Form for 2016. If you wish to enter please return the completed form to Bob Baldwin no later than 3rd October.
National Competitions
Wednesday 29th April 2015 8:43 pm
Men's
The Men are away to Ashford Town tomorrow night (30th April) in the National Double Fours, and home to Sandwich in the Double Fours also this Friday, both 6pm start. We are then away to Sandwich in the Top Club Friday 22nd May at 6pm, all support welcome.
Mens Team Manager
Monday 8th December 2014 9:08 pm
Men's
The Captains team along with the President interviewed the 2 applicants for the new post of Mens Team Manager. Following the interviews one of the applicants withdrew their application. Based on this we can inform members that Tony Bishop has now been offered the post and has confirmed his acceptance of the same.
East Kent Trophy Winners
Sunday 17th August 2014 8:27 pm
Men's
Well done Herne Bay BC on winning East Kent Finals at Queenborough BC. Good day had by all! http://t.co/dBsQHiCOej
Men's Club Competition Entry Form
Saturday 14th December 2013 1:52 pm
Men's
Please click here to download the Men's Club Competition Entry form for 2014.
2014 County Competitions Application Form
Saturday 7th September 2013 2:40 pm
Men's
Please click here to download the 2014 County Competitions Application form. Please get your entries in before 29th September.
Men's Evening Triples Results
Saturday 10th August 2013 12:51 pm
Men's
Congratulations to the Magpie's (Bob Baldwin, Robbie Irons, John Rawlings, John Phillips, Paul Bryson, Nick Lockwood and Brian Dennis) on winning the Club Men's Evening Triples. Please click here to view the final standings of the league.
Last Wood heartbreak for Bay pair!
Monday 22nd July 2013 3:48 pm
Men's
David Mason and Ian Robb came up against former indoor World champion Andy Thompson partnered by Paul Field in the Kent County pairs quarter final held at Duke of Kent, Mottingham. Having lead 10 – 1 and 16 – 7 earlier in the match the Bay pair were one shot behind going into the final end and with Mason and Robb holding a match winning count of 4 shots were looking good to progress when Thompson with the final wood of the match drew to the jack to take a 22 – 20 victory.
Thanks from the Captain
Thursday 4th July 2013 3:18 pm
Men's
A big thank you to all those that turned up as spectators for the National Double 4's Kent Quarter Final. For those not aware we managed to win the match against Borough Green 37 - 33. We were 5 shots adrift after 17 ends played on both rinks but the support given to the lads I am sure carried them through. Thanks again.
Men's Club Competition Entry Form
Wednesday 21st November 2012 2:32 pm
Men's
The Men's Club Competition Entry Form is now ready for download, please click here to view and print. DEADLINE FOR ENTRY SATURDAY 20TH APRIL (OPEN DAY).