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Once a Month Ten-pin Bowling
The next game will be on Thursday, June 11th, at the Hollywood Bowl, time 1.45 pm for a 2 pm start.
Please let me know if you intend to come so I can book the lanes, Mike Smith. My phone number is 07939 178679.
Ten-pin Bowling Competition
Thursday 12th November 2026
To be held at Medway Valley Leisure Park. Rochester ME2 2SS
The cost is £11.40 per player. Teams of 3 players (Men's, ladies' or Mixed)
A maximum of 4 teams per ARA, subject to demand. The closing date for entries will be Thursday
the 10th September 2026
If you are interested in taking part in either of these, please call Mike Smith on 07939178679
Short Mat Bowls Triples Competition
KentARA are pleased to invite your club to enter the KentARA John Hardiman Short Mat Bowls Triples Competition.
VENUE
Ditton Community Centre, Kiln Barn Road, Ditton, Maidstone ME20 6AH
on Wednesday 16th September 2026
The doors will open at 8.30am and all teams are requested to book in by no later than 9.00 am for a 9.15 am start. The entry fee is £25 per team.
Each game will consist of 7 ends with 2 woods. The skips may NOT visit the head, and there will be no trial ends. 2 points will be awarded for a win, and 1 point to each team for a draw. The dress will be a white or club shirt above the waist and grey or black below. Team members are to wear the same-coloured shirts.
KCSM rules will apply.
Please bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be available.
Please complete the form below (any extra teams can go on a separate sheet). Send the entry form and the cheques, made payable to KENTARA, To Mary Hunt, (MarshARA), 28 Elm Road, St Mary’s Bay, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0ST
If you wish to pay by bank transfer, the details are Account Name: Kent Active Retirement Association
Account Number: 00166421 - Sort Code: 52 10 19
Please put the name of your ARA and “SMB Comp” in the reference box so that we know who has paid.
No later than Friday, 17th July 2026