Short Mat Update

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

Latest News & Presentation Charity Cheque

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.

2023 Finals Pictures

Some pictures of the Winners and Runners up from the clubs 2023 final weekend

Finals Weekend – Schedule & Winners

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

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.

Annual Charity Family Fun Day

We held our annual Charity Day on the 5th August and unfortunately the weather was less than charitable. Despite the rain we had a good attendance but less than previous years. The raffle prizes were extensive and a big thank you to the Little Marden Farm Shop for the hamper they donated.
Final total raised £1,010. This will be shared equally between the Weald of Kent Hospice and the Heart of Kent Hospice. Thanks to all those members that donated so generously to our raffle and cakes.

 

Clubhouse Naming Ceremony

At the end of May we had a ceremony to name our Clubhouse “The Mick Collins Clubhouse”. This took place following a Millennium League match against Ditton Bowls Club. Sadly, Mick passed away last November after spending many years working tirelessly at Marden Bowls Club and Marden Village Club.

Our President Ray Lane and Geoff Chapman, General Secretary and past President of Kent Bowling Association, made introduction speeches about Mick’s contribution over the years to both his Club and the County. Mick’s widow, Carol Collins then unveiled the commemorative sign.