Want to get active? Want to have fun? Come and try bowling at one of the best greens in the County.
Marden Bowls Club will be holding an Open Day on Sunday 26th May from 2pm.
Suitable for all ages. No experience required, coaching is available .. just wear flat soled shoes or trainers.
Interested? call Colin Smith on 07941 485089 – or just turn up on the day.
Outdoor Roll-Ups take place every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday prompt 2 PM start.
Please give yourself a little time to help getting the equipment in place for the Roll-Up.
Dress code – Greys.
Have fun and happy bowling!
Firstly, another victory for the team of nine who played away against Horsemonden on Thursday last. Good stuff! Sorry for the two who turned up to roll-ups!
Now, this coming week we are also away at Ditton on Tuesday (20th) so make your roll-ups on Monday and Thursday.
We need more names for the match away at Harrietsham on Monday March 4th, again at 2pm. Please sign up on the sheet in the clubhouse when you’re next there. It’s a 3 mat venue so more names needed!
How are your matches going in the club competitions? Finals afternoon is Wednesday 10th April so just 7 weeks away. Some triples have 4 matches to play before then so get some dates in the diary soon please!
But mostly, enjoy your bowling!
Malcolm
It will soon be time to open our outdoor green in April. Work has been underway all winter with spraying to control moss and hollow tining to improve drainage. It won’t be long before the grass is cut 3 times a week. Dare I say it, Marden does have one of the best bowls greens in Kent?
The official opening of the green for the summer season is Saturday 27th April. Our Open Day is later this year, Sunday 26th May. If you are interested in coming along sooner then please contact me. We are a very sociable crowd and have a mixture of casual and more serious bowling.
Finally, cheques were presented to the two local hospices at our Christmas Social in December. The total amount split between them was £1,010 raised at our Charity Day last August.
Presentation of charity cheque to the Heart of Kent Hospice by Ray Lane and Peter Collins.
Some pictures of the Winners and Runners up from the clubs 2023 final weekend
Finals Schedule
| Day | Time | Competition | Competitors | Marker | Winners |
| Sat 16th Sept | 09:30 | Mixed Pairs | C. Neve & M. Pantony v S. Lander & T. Brooks | C. Neve & M. Pantony | |
| Mens Pairs | R. Niblock & A. Stallman v M. Horlock & P. Hutson | M. Horlock & P. Hutson | |||
| Over 65 Singles | P. Collins v R. Baker | R. Thew | R. Baker | ||
| 12:30 | Mens Singles | T. Uys v A. Stallman | R. Lane | T. Uys | |
| Two Woods | R. Thew v M. Pantony | T. Brooks | M. Pantony | ||
| 15:30 | Over 65 Pairs | M. Buller & D. Davies v J. Lander & G. Packer | J. Lander & G. Packer | ||
| Ladies Singles | C. Neve v J. Cook | J. Cook | |||
| Sun 17th Sept | 09:30 | Stan Lovell | D. Davies & M. Pantony v J. Lander & G. Packer | J. Lander & G. Packer | |
| Ladies Yardstick | S. Lander v J. Cook | TBA | J. Cook | ||
| 12:30 | H’cap Singles | T. Uys v M. Pantony | R. Thew | M. Pantony | |
| Novice | C. Bingley v P. Hutson | T. Brooks | P. Hutson | ||
| Ladies Pairs | S. Lander & C. Neve v J. Cook & K. Hadlow | J. Cook & K. Hadlow | |||
Maidstone League Finals Day –
Pairs:
Congratulations to Bob Dibley and Peter Collins who won the Pairs beating Bearsteds Andy Tree and Richard Southbury.
Fours:
Mike Pantony, Pete Collins,Bob Dibley and Rob Thew just lost out after playing an extra end to a Bearsted four.
Thanks to Loose B C for hosting event.