The latest Bonus Ball winners
Gill Soames won £507 on week 26 (7/9/24)
David Head won £78 on week 30 (21/9/24)
There is still 5 weeks to go and £195 in the pot to be won.
Sept Newsletter Update
The outdoor season is quickly coming to an end,we have been blessed with some better weather over the past few weeks, thank heavens!
Club Competitions are in the latter stages with the Finals being held over the weekend of 14th & 15th September.
Needless to say, your support to those in the finals would be greatly appreciated?
We had a visiting Touring side from Essex on the 21st August, a great day involving our members, we narrowly lost the game but they were very complimentary about our Green, hospitality and our refreshments, Thank you for all those who helped on the day and and those members who stepped forward to help the club in fulfilling the fixture?
We hosted the finals of the M&D Competitions yesterday at the club. The weather was on our side and some of you missed some great bowling?
Peter Collins & Rob Thew won the pairs beating Loose in a fiercely fought game coming out victorious in the end.
The pair were joined by John Gardener and Paul Hutson playing Ditton in the 4’s Final again, coming out winning quite comfortably in the end.
Well done and congratulations to all those involved.
A big thankyou to all those volunteer members who helped on a busy day for the club which brought in needed additional income to the club. Jenny, Norman & Sylvia, Peter, Rob, George and Sue Collins who worked hard days before to produce some extremely tasty cakes & scones which were enjoyed by all, just a pity some of our members missed out!
It was great to see some past members in attendance who looked to have enjoyed the day?
I will be in touch again with some important dates for your diary?
On a totally different theme, we have some 4oz Burgers available for sale packed in boxes of 4 which were donated by Iceland. If anyone is interested Please speak to a committee member Cost @£3.00.
Friday Night Triples Knockout Cup
Marden A & Marden B both reach the semi finals of the Friday Night Triples Knockout Cup to be held on Sunday morning 8th September at Maidstone BC. The final is scheduled for the afternoon. along with the 3rd & 4th Play off.
In the Quarter finals Marden A were awarded a walkover, whilst Marden B beat Bearsted by 4 shots overall.
We have been drawn against each other!
May the best team win?
All support would be appreciated.
M & D 4’s League
Marden Bowls club have won the Maidstone & District 4’s League with one game to play.
Congratulations to all the players who took part
M & D Triples League win
M & D Friday Triples League
Congratulations to Marden A who won the 1st division title last Friday with a 4-2 win at Bearsted.
It has been some years coming, but we hope there are many more successful campaigns to come?
Well done to all of you who took part.
Well Done and Commiseration to Ray Niblock & Michael Doorey
Kent county Pairs finals held at Empire BC, they lost in the quarter final, losing to a pair from Sandwich
Kent County Comps
Success in the Kent County Comps Mens Pairs Ray Niblock & Michael Doorey are through to play in the Divisional Finals at Maidstone next Tuesday 16th@ 6pm.
They travel back to Maidstone the next day the 17th at the same time to play in the County Triples accompanied by Paul Hutson(alias Bob the builder!) Sadly a Fixture Clash as we are playing Ditton in the M&D at home the same evening!
Congratulations Lads for a great achievement, , They will come up against the qualifiers from around Kent, and we wish them every success, Play well?
Needless to say Members support is always welcome, Maidstone is not too far away?
On the same note, support when playing at home is always welcome for any game, it helps our members and helps the club going forward promoting our club to the bowls fraternity in Kent?
2024 Charity Day
Join Us for Marden Bowls Club Charity & Fun Day!
Date: Saturday, 3rd August
Time: 2:30 PM
Bring your friends and family for an amazing afternoon filled with:
BBQ – Delicious Cake – Raffle – Have a Go at Bowling!
Important: Please wear flat bottom shoes.
Parking: Available in Southerns Field.
Let’s come together to support a great cause! All proceeds will benefit Heart of Kent Hospice and Hospice in the Weald
Don’t miss out! See you there!
#MardenBowlsClub #CharityEvent #FunDay #SupportLocalHospice #CommunityEvent
Sad News
Sad News
Ray Lane’s wife Anne has passed away after illness on Monday 24th June 2024.
Everyone at Marden Bowls club sends their condolences.
Ray has requested that he is given time to mourn and has some time to reflect on their life together.
Please by all means send cards and the odd email, but requests no phone calls at this time?