What's Coming Up?
Saturday 15th May
Mixed Away v Holmesdale WON 66 - 54
Sunday 16th May
Mixed Home v Cobham LOST 63- 78
Monday 17th May
KCBA Singles 6pm:
Duncan Hanmore v I Ferguson (Bearsted)
G Bell (Hunton) v Trevor Wells
West Kent League 6pm:
Wrotham v Borough Green A
Borough Green B v Westerham
Tuesday 18th May
BE Over55 Singles - Trevor Wells v Steve Medhurst 2.30pm
Wednesday 19th May
BE Senior Singles - C Hewison (Bromley) v Jane Cogle 2pm
Mixed Home v Townsend Hook 2.30pm - see 'Selections'
Ladies Away v Orpington 2.30pm - see 'Selections'
Thursday 20th May
KCBA Senior Fours - Steve Medhurst v Tony Cogle
Friday 21st May
Sevenoaks League 6pm:
Borough Green v Holmesdale
Tonbridge v Woodlands
Minters Orchard resting
Valley View resting
Saturday 22nd May
BE Mixed Pairs - E Pain (Orpington Excelsior) v Duncan Hanmore 10am
BE Champion of Champions - G Morris (Orpington Excelsior) v Duncan Hanmore 2pm
Mixed Away v Bearsted & Thurnham 2.30pm
Ladies Away v Tonbridge 2.30pm
Sunday 23rd May
Mixed Away v Queenborough 2.30pm (reduced to 4MxT by opposition!)
Monday 24th May
West Kent League 6pm:
Borough Green A resting
Borough Green B v Wrotham
KCBA(L) Singles:
A Forsyth (Homesdale) v Becky Banks WON (w/o)
Diane Sekjer v A Flint (Holmesdale)
Tuesday 25th May
KCBA Pairs 6pm:
Trevor Wells v T Goss (Headcorn)
S Knight (Marden) v Duncan Hanmore
G Brown (Bearsted) v Peter Flory
J Rowe (Maidstone) v Tom Ragan
I Parkes (Bearsted) v John Carter
KCBA(L) Pairs - Dawn Slater v M Sweeney (Maidstone) 2.30pm
KCBA(L) Unbadged Singles - Becky Banks v A Forsyth (Holmesdale) WON (w/o)
Wednesday 26th May
Mixed Away v Cobham 2.30pm
BE Senior Pairs - Rita Horn v Gail Barnes (West Wickham) 2.30pm
KCBA Triples - Peter Flory v M Scott (Marden) 6pm
Thursday 27th May
KCBA Unbadged Singles - Steve Medhurst v John Carter 10am
Men Home v Tonbridge 2.30pm
KCBA(L) Triples - Chris Wells v J Young (Holmesdale) 6pm
Friday 28th May
Sevenoaks League 6pm:
Hadlow v Borough Green
Holmesdale v Woodlands
Minters Orchard v Sundridge
Valley View v Wolfe
KCBA(L) Pairs
C Clark (Biddenden) v J Cogle WON (w/o)
Rachel Banks v C Brown (Townsend Hook) 6pm
Saturday 29th May
BE Senior Pairs - J Harwood (Bromley) v Duncan Hanmore 11am
Mixed Away v Wrotham 2.30pm (reduced to 3MxT by opposition!)
Sunday 30th May
Open Morning 10am to 12noon
KCBA 2-wood Singles - Duncan Hanmore, Trevor Wells (@ Maidstone 9.30am)
Mixed Home v Winget 2.30pm
Monday 31st May
Mixed Triples Competition Semi-Finals (am) and Final (pm)
(see Club Competitions 2021 page for draw)
Tuesday 1st June
KCBA Pairs 6pm:
G Brown (Bearsted) OR Peter Flory v Tony Cogle
A Tree (Bearsted) OR G Rowe (Maidstone) v Steve Medhurst
KCBA(L) Singles:
S Leigh (Maidstone) v Jane Cogle
A King (Queenborough) OR M Fitzgerald (Chatham) v Becky Banks
Wednesday 2nd June
Men Away v Tonbridge 2.30pm
KCBA Triples 6pm:
Tony Cogle v S Knight (Marden)
D Perry (Headcorn) v Tom Ragan
Thursday 3rd June
KCBA(L) Triples:
Jane Cogle v C Clark (Biddenden) WON (w/o)
L Stock (Maidstone) v Dawn Slater
Friday 4th June
Sevenoaks League 6pm:
Borough Green v Sevenoaks
Woodlands v Westerham
Knockholt v Minters Orchard
Acorns v Valley View
KCBA Unbadged Singles 6pm:
Peter Flory v A Baines (Bearsted) playing Thurs 3rd 10am
Steve Medhurst OR John Carter v J Rowe (Maidstone)
KCBA(L) Pairs - Dawn Slater OR M Sweeney (Maidstone) v Jane Cogle
Saturday 5th June
Men Home v Woodlands 2.30pm
Sunday 6th June
Mixed Away v OGF 2.30pm
Return to Bowls Guidelines
** Restrictions on numbers on the green has been removed - the green will revert to 6 rinks
** Spectators are allowed but should sign in (Book in 'jack shed')
** Car Sharing is allowed (see BE guidance)
** We will revert to cash payments for drinks, match fees etc.
** Changing Rooms may be used - limits have been set of 6 max in Mens and 4 max in Ladies - Masks should be worn, social distancing maintained
** Matches will continue in Greys until further notice
** Automated Rink Booking System - will continue all season
** Bar - inside table service, rule of 6 applies, Masks to be worn until seated, Masks to be worn by Bar staff
Bar Rota has been suspended until 21st June review - Members of Executive Committee will cover
** Pavilion - masks should be worn at all times other than when seated in the Bar. Social distancing should be maintained
The following will be reviewed by June 21st in line with Step 4 Guidance
** Teas
** Raffles -
** Kitchen - will remain closed
IF YOU HAVE THE NHS COVID APP - PLEASE SCAN ON THE QR CODE POSTER BY THE CLUB HOUSE ENTRANCE
2-metre self-distancing must be adhered to at all times.
Hand Sanitiser will be available around the green.
Disinfectant will be available to clean mats and jacks after play.
Anti-bacterial sprays and wipes will be available for door handles, gates and any other surfaces touched.
Take your rubbish, including tissues, home – do not leave at Club.
The Kitchen remains closed
The Changing Rooms will be open but CARE re SOCIAL DISTANCING, FACE-COVERING and MAXIMUM NUMBERS
Wash hands regularly and follow HMG hygiene guidelines.
RINK BOOKING
Rinks MUST be booked in advance via the ‘Rink Booking’ page on the Club website
do not turn up to play in the hope there is a free rink,
do not play unless you have received a confirmation email
only play on your allocated rink
SESSIONS
Every day – 2pm to 5pm and 5.30 to 8.30pm
Mornings 10am to 1pm except Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
PLAYING PROCEDURES
Use only your own bowls.
Do not handle your opponents bowls.
Each player should use a separate jack and mat.
Touchers should be chalked only with spray chalk
Do not shake hands, hug or High Five other members.
HEALTH GUIDANCE
Do not go to the Club if you are experiencing any coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptoms or any cold or flu-like symptoms, in particular a cough or a high temperature. Use the NHS 111 website or helpline and seek advice. For your own protection, follow the advice about self-isolation if you are, or are living with, someone in one of the vulnerable groups.
Anyone suffering Covid-19 symptoms after having played should advise an Executive Committee member immediately.
Bowls England guidance has been circulated to all members.
