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  November Newsletter

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  November Newsletter added.

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  Posted: 23 Nov 24
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  Quiz Night - 11 Dec 2024, 7pm

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Denise Rudgley

  Following our successful Bingo afternoon, we are having our first winter Quiz Night. All are welcome, come along and join in the fun!

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  Posted: 15 Nov 24
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  We are now a registered charity!!

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  As from today, 15 November 2024, Buckfastleigh Bowls Club has become a registered charity. This will bring many benefits to the Club and al...

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  Posted: 15 Nov 24
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  Function Room For Hire

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Denise Rudgley

  Our club room is available to hire for all with kitchen and toilet facilities. Seats 48. Disabled access and parking. Negotiable rates. To b...

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  Posted: 30 Oct 24
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  Social Events Programme

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Denise Rudgley

  Wednesday 13 November 24 – 2pm. Bingo £5 per person. Raffle £1 per ticket. Cream Tea £3 available. Wednesday 11 Dec...

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  Posted: 30 Oct 24
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  Buckfastleigh beat Victoria in a rain affected match.

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  A convincing win today in the drizzle 48-24, where we played 9 ends (except Foxy's rink where 10 ends were played) Rink scores: Ann Pe...

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  Posted: 10 Sep 24
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  We hammer Marldon!

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  Our RMTL team beat Marldon B 62-40 today, gaining an 8pts-2pts victory. Rink Scores: Peter Carter, Jenny Goss, Tom Bowden won 16-13. Denise ...

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  Posted: 29 Aug 24
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  Some recent results

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  We won at home against Plymstock last Tuesday, 71-64. Rink Scores: Darren Hughes, Rhoda Parker, Tom Bowden lost 18-23. Peter Carter, Ann Ped...

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  Posted: 26 Aug 24
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  A convincing win over Ilsington on Sunday, 78-67.

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  Rink Scores: Ann Martin, Ian Poole, Stuart Shaw won 24-13 Miles Grindrod, Andy Bowen, Kevin Murray won 24-9 Peter Carter, Ann Pedrick/Sue He...

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  Posted: 19 Aug 24
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  Over 55's lose at home to Bovey Tracey on 14/8.

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  Rink Scores: Andy Bowen, Ken Bamsey, Stuart Shaw lost 5-20 Peter Carter, Tom Bowden, John Fox lost 15-18

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  Posted: 15 Aug 24
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  Over 55's lose at Newton Abbot

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  Over 55's lost away last Wednesday at Newton Abbot 6-2. Rink Scores: Andy Bowen, Tom Bowden, Stuart Shaw lost 9-22 Peter Carter, Kevin M...

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  Posted: 12 Aug 24
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  Buckfastleigh win at home in a friendly v Kingsteignton

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  We won comfortably on Saturday in a friendly v Kingsteignton, 77-53. Rink Scores: Ann Martin, Ken Bamsey, Tom Bowden won 20-14 Miles Grin...

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  Posted: 12 Aug 24
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  Buckfastleigh well beaten at Plympton.

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  After leading on 3 rinks at tea, we fell to a heavy defeat 49-94! Rink Scores: Miles Grindrod, Ann Pedrick, Tom Bowden lost 14-29 Richard Ve...

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  Posted: 7 Aug 24
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  Over 55's beat Abbrook Park

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  Back to winning ways v Abbrook Park on Monday, with a 6-2 win. Rink Scores: Peter Carter, Ken Bamsey, John Fox won 21-14 Miles Grindrod, And...

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  Posted: 6 Aug 24
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  Buckfastleigh beat Torquay A

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  Back to winning ways today v Torquay A in the RMTL. Although we lost 2 rinks, we won overall by 75-41 shots giving us a 6-4 win. Rink Scores...

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  Posted: 25 Jul 24
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  We lose at home again!

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  Another disappointing result at home to Paignton Torbay on Thursday losing 6-4, especially after beating them on all 3 rinks at their place....

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  Posted: 20 Jul 24
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  Over 55's Result v Bitton Park on 16 July

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  We lose at home v Bitton Park in the Over 55's. Rink Scores: Miles Grindrod, Andy Bowen, Stuart Shaw lost 13-16 Ian Poole, Ken Bamsey, T...

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  Posted: 17 Jul 24
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  Over 55's Result v Starcoss on 17 July

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  We narrowly lost away at league leaders Starcross today, 36-38. Rink Scores: Ian Poole, Andy Bowen, Stuart Shaw lost 13-18 Peter Carter, ...

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  Posted: 17 Jul 24
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  Buckfastleigh lose at Kings in RMTL

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  Disappointing result at Kings yesterday losing 8-2, especially after beating them on all 3 rinks at home. Rink Scores: Ann Pedrick, Andy B...

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  Posted: 12 Jul 24
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  Buckfastleigh lose at Kingsbridge Town.

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  We lost 56-81, but over the 2 matches we won 156-135. Rink Scores: Denise Rudgely, Ann Martin, Tom Bowden lost 15-28. Toby Humphries, Ann Pe...

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  Posted: 8 Jul 24
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  We lost at Victoria in the RMTL

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  At our top of the table clash with Victoria, we lost by 37 shots to 62, giving them an 6-2 victory. We still have 2 games in hand over them ...

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  Posted: 5 Jul 24
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  Disappointing result v Kingsteignton

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  An 8-0 defeat by bottom club Kingsteignton. Rink Scores: Ian Poole, Tom Bowden, Stuart Shaw lost 18-21. Peter Carter, Kevin Murray, John ...

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  Posted: 4 Jul 24
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  Buckfastleigh thrash Kingsbridge Town

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  Well what a stunning victory today against Kingsbridge Town, winning all 4 rinks, 100-54! Rink scores: Ann Martin, Ian Poole, Tom Bowden won...

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  Posted: 30 Jun 24
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  Over 55's lose at Shaldon

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  We lost at league leaders Shaldon on Wednesday....... as expected! (They play MDL Premiership players!) Rink Scores: Peter Carter, Tom Bow...

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  Posted: 27 Jun 24
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  Another disappointing result at Victoria

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  After being only 3 shots behind at tea, it all went to pieces after tea with only Tom Bowden's rink winning. Overall a 46-78 defeat. Ri...

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  Posted: 24 Jun 24
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  Another win for Buckfastleigh

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  Another excellent win today, Over 55’s v Teignmouth Den, 40-28, and a 6-2 points victory. Rink scores: Andy Bowen, Tom Bowden, Stuart ...

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  Posted: 22 Jun 24
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  Disappointing result in Plymouth

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  We finally lost our unbeaten record at the Unity Club in Plymouth v Retired Civil Service on Friday. We lost 54-79 with only Stuart's ri...

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  Posted: 22 Jun 24
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  Buckfastleigh win again!

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  Our undefeated run continues with a stunning 66-51 win at Chudleigh, winning on all 4 rinks. Rink scores: Ann Martin, Andy Bowen, Tom B...

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  Posted: 15 Jun 24
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  RMTL v Brixham St. Mary's B - Postponed

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  The RMTL match today has been postponed due to the expected torrential rain.

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  Posted: 13 Jun 24
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  Buckfastleigh win at Bovey..... again!

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  We won today away at Bovey Tracey (again!) in the Men's Over 55's, beating them 32-31, and winning 6-2 in points. Rink scores: Andy...

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  Posted: 12 Jun 24
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  Buckfastleigh win at Bovey Tracey

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  We won today away at Bovey Tracey in a friendly, beating them 60 shots to 55. Rink scores: Jenny Goss, Andy Bowen, John Fox won 15-11. Ann M...

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  Posted: 8 Jun 24
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  Buckfastleigh draw v Newton Abbot

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  We came back well on the last 2 ends of both rinks to draw against Newton Abbot. A game we should and could have won were it not for Stuart&...

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  Posted: 6 Jun 24
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  Buckfastleigh march on at Torquay

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  In this mornings RMTL match at Torquay 'A', we triumphed 66-57, winning on points 8-2 to remain, undefeated, and top of the league! ...

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  Posted: 6 Jun 24
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  Buckfastleigh have convincing win at Paignton Torbay!

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  In our 3rd match in the Riviera Mixed Triples League, we had a convincing win at Paignton Torbay, 65 shots to 29, giving us a 10-0 pts victo...

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  Posted: 2 Jun 24
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  Buckfastleigh get well beaten at Kinsteignton

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  We suffered a heavy defeat on Kingsteignton's carpet this afternoon, with only Sue's rink gaining a well deserved draw. Overall, we ...

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  Posted: 2 Jun 24
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  Buckfastleigh win at Abbrook Park!

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  A superb win at Abbrook this morning, with Stuart's rink coming back from 14-0 down after just 5 ends to cut the deficit to 14-21 at the...

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  Posted: 29 May 24
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  Buckfastleigh thrash Kings in the RMTL!!

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  In our 2nd match in the Riviera Mixed Triples League, we thrashed Kings by 62 shots to 33! Results: Tom Bowden, Andy Bowen, Jenny Goss, wo...

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  Posted: 24 May 24
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  Big Bowls Weekend

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  Big Bowls Weekend - Saturday 25 May 2024. Come along and join in the fun!

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  Posted: 18 May 24
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  We start with a win in the Riviera Mixed Triples League!

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  In our 1st ever match in the Riviera Mixed Triples League, we won by 50 shots to 48 versus Victoria BC. It was down to the last bowl deliver...

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  Posted: 17 May 24
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  May Newsletter

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  May Newsletter

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  Posted: 11 May 24
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  April Newsletter

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  April Newsletter

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  Posted: 4 Apr 24
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  March Newsletter

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  March Newsletter

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  Posted: 15 Mar 24
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  January Newsletter

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  January Newsletter Published

  Buckfastleigh Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 21 Feb 24
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  February Newsletter

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  February Newsletter

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  Posted: 21 Feb 24
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  Opening Day

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  We are very pleased and honoured to have our green officially opened this year by Bill Smith, Men's President of BowlsDevon 2024. Openi...

  Buckfastleigh Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 21 Feb 24
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  Free Membership

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  Free 1st year Membership is available for those new to bowls.

  Buckfastleigh Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 21 Feb 24
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  2024 Fixtures Announced

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  2024 Fixtures Announced

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  Posted: 7 Jan 24
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  Riviera Mixed Triples League

  Buckfastleigh, Devon

  Article by: Tom Bowden

  We are pleased to announce that we have joined the Riviera Mixed Triples League (RMTL). We shall be playing on Thursday mornings at 10am. T...

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  Posted: 7 Jan 24